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I can't overstate how impressed I am with the Apache module warts and all tbh, I've noticed the same issue as @schoolio64D and thought it was off but I've no doubt it can't be adjusted. Thanks for reporting it and look forward to the flight model improvements.

what a nice end to the week roll on June/July

I'd agree with @Turd Ferguson comments above, I installed the damper kit myself yesterday replacing the K-51 DIY damper mod

Some initial thoughts and mounting for those interested as I go through my journey of getting it setup:

I don't see how that can be true as Somnium are manufacturing their own lenses i.e. its custom to the VR1, but if you're interested the CEO is very active on Twitter and Discord easy enough to ask him

So when I 1st tried the Crystal the picture was amazing but the performance was dreadful, now I've got it setup properly its simply a stunning experience. Coming from an HTC Vive Pro 2 originally with a 3080 now 4090 I was expecting the Crystal to be better of course but actually seeing it and with decent frame rates I'd say its exceeded my expectations. The only thing I'm a bit meh about is the horizontal FoV (vertical has improved a lot for me of the VP2), however I am hoping/expecting the new wider FoV lenses to get that right as its nowhere near the advertised values. I don't know what experience you saw but for me I can sit in the Apache (still needing optimisation imho) and without moving my head or body, just my eyes I can see/read every instrument clearly whilst very clearly seeing objects through the window. This is the 1st time I've been able to do that in DCS... whilst keeping obviously decent framerates in flight especially close to the ground which obviously in a heli you can do at 5-10m Alt. If you are not seeing that then imho: 1. Something is not setup correctly, HAGS in particular kills framerate in DCS. In fairness this isn't an easy process there is quite a lot to go through but if you lookup TallyMouse on YouTube he did a really good video recently that walks you through it. 2. Your PC needs more oomph, my PC for reference is 7800X3D/4090/64GB DDR5 CL30 6200

if price is a concern with the height adjustable desk you can try what I did... 1. Buy a decent used/2nd hand height adjustable desk system i.e. the base and electrical parts (I used a product from ConSet) but you can get these from used office furniture places 2. Unscrew and throw away the crappy desktop surface that comes with it, so it doesn't matter if its marked/damaged in anyway 3. Attach your own new desktop, you can get kitchen counter tops cut to size or in my case I bought someone's damaged old oak dining room table, chopped it to size with a circular saw, sanded it down and re-varnished it result = huge, rock solid sit/stand computer desk with a 1 inch think solid oak desk which cost £350 I use Virpil desk mounts with it though if you want a center mount joystick on the 200mm extension its right on the limit and likewise the Warthog or CM3 throttle has to be about as far back on the mount as it can go.... but it works well and is stable tbh I think the only way to improve on that configuration is to opt for the MonsterTech chair (and obviously simpits but you need the space for that)

but the YT video you posted at the start @HC_Official then goes on to explain in his next video how to essentially fix the issue by disassembly and the application of Nyogel 767a grease around the clutch rings: Now I fully agree if people are of the opinion "but its a super expensive product I shouldn't have to do this..." but if it works (spoiler alert I think it does) then go for it. What I would say is a genuine ball ache though is if you want to move from a deadstick heli configuration to jets and space sims because I've found it better to disengage the cams completely rather than live with a de-tensioned spring so in that situation you can't quickly loosen the clutches and tighten the springs. I'm still experimenting though so more for me to learn as well.

I would like to apply your dampening mod to my virpil pedals @K-51 I'm based in the UK fyi

So what is the word on that? I saw something about moving to a Vulkan based rendering engine some years ago but not heard much since though I may have missed it...

well we have some early numbers in and there is a sizable jump in VR personally, I would still advise waiting for RDNA3 because once you strip away all the Nvidia propriety tech (which DCS doesn't use anyway) their top card is possibly faster and cheaper. Nov 3rd is only 2.5weeks away now and I'm sure Nvidia is desperately trying to restock the 4090 whilst they hold an uncontested lead in the GPU market.

You're ok for now, you can't buy em even if you want one

I looked at getting a Founders Edition but there were non for sale, usual Nvidia drip feed of product and no way to pre-order not exactly a customer friendly experience but I guess it will pickup in a few weeks and it gets ever closer to the AMD launch