F-14 Q1 2020 Mini-Update

That's a very good update. Timing of everything is disappointing but oh well.

Please don't forget guys, there is always a bigger picture if one takes a step back and observes from a greater distance: we had approximately 1 patch note per day since release (breaken down in average), with some of these fixes taking well more than 1 day to solve, we've been practically invested in sustainment of the module full time, around the clock - spread among our devs of course.

Everything we have promised will come till final release. Necessities like reacting to shifting grounds as once again proven with 2.5.6 or the new SC integration can either set back or simply alter the development of new assetts and additions. But eventually we get to it. And we will not let you down.

However, the less room you give us to breathe, the more we feel compelled in giving you dates, which are hope dates as much for us as they are for you. Basically we share our internal goals with you, which then get shifted per reasons as described above and others. It does not mean we work less, or care less, we're keeping at it, just as before. And, I know how hard it is to wait for the good stuff, I have been a sim customer myself my entire life haha, I feel you 100%. But getting to know the development side is eye-opening to say the least, it really changes perspective. There are so many "wants" floating around in the air, while the supply of "cans" just goes that far.

And sometimes it is a stupid trade off: I neglected the forums a lot in the past weeks, to concentrate more on work, which immediately has that reversed effect of the customers feeling neglected, most likely perceived in "nothing is happening" while the opposite is true. Just as an example. And I have to throttle myself hard to not reply to every comment, because I'd love nothing more to keep you informed and involved around the clock, as prolly any of our devs would, but it is just not feasible always.

The more time we spend here, the less time we spend on developing stuff, and vice versa. It's a bit of a catch 22 hehe.

In any case, I really hope though that we show you that in the end we do come true and hopefully always to your utmoust satisfaction. That always was, and always will be the goal.

Please don't forget guys, there is always a bigger picture if one takes a step back and observes from a greater distance: we had approximately 1 patch note per day since release (breaken down in average), with some of these fixes taking well more than 1 day to solve, we've been practically invested in sustainment of the module full time, around the clock - spread among our devs of course.

 

Everything we have promised will come till final release. Necessities like reacting to shifting grounds as once again proven with 2.5.6 or the new SC integration can either set back or simply alter the development of new assetts and additions. But eventually we get to it. And we will not let you down.

 

However, the less room you give us to breathe, the more we feel compelled in giving you dates, which are hope dates as much for us as they are for you. Basically we share our internal goals with you, which then get shifted per reasons as described above and others. It does not mean we work less, or care less, we're keeping at it, just as before. And, I know how hard it is to wait for the good stuff, I have been a sim customer myself my entire life haha, I feel you 100%. But getting to know the development side is eye-opening to say the least, it really changes perspective. There are so many wants floating around in the air, while the supply of cans just goes that far.

 

And sometimes it is a stupid trade off: I neglected the forums a lot in the past weeks, to concentrate more on work, which immediately has that reversed effect of the customers feeling neglected, most likely perceived in "nothing is happening" while the opposite is true. Just as an example. And I have to throttle myself hard to not reply to every comment, because I'd love nothing more to keep you informed and involved around the clock, as prolly any of our devs would, but it is just not feasible always.

 

The more time we spend here, the less time we spend on developing stuff, and vice versa. It's a bit of a catch 22 hehe.

 

In any case, I really hope though that we show you that in the end we do come true and hopefully always to your utmoust satisfaction. That always was, and always will be the goal.

Just give me jester A/G already lol :thumbup:

Just give me jester A/G already lol :thumbup:

:megalol: come at me bro!

I just did BTW will that be by a Jester wheel like for A/A ??

I just did BTW will that be by a Jester wheel like for A/A ??

Yes, it will be integrated into the Jester command menu ofc.

Would it be possible to tell Jester to do comms? (Contact ATC for landing, etc) so we could avoid the function menus?

Would it be possible to tell Jester to do comms? (Contact ATC for landing, etc) so we could avoid the function menus?

This is an excellent idea, indeed. We'll take it on board, but please do not expect anything in this direction for now.

Would it be possible to tell Jester to do comms? (Contact ATC for landing, etc) so we could avoid the function menus?

I remember reading from this forum that in real life pilot handled all the comms. RIO just handled the radar and weapon systems. Of course it would ease the pilots tasks but would it be then realistic.

This is an excellent idea, indeed. We'll take it on board, but please do not expect anything in this direction for now.

Great! I know there's a big list to get to first, especially of high profile items. I use Voice Attack sometimes but think this could be a great way for at least the F-14 to handle it. Thanks!

I remember reading from this forum that in real life pilot handled all the comms. RIO just handled the radar and weapon systems. Of course it would ease the pilots tasks but would it be then realistic.

There are anecdotes both ways, including specific references that the RIO handled most comms. Probably a squadron SOP, if not pilot/RIO preference.

Steve Petro Petroski indicates "the RIO has primary communications authority in the F-14."

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/what-its-fly-f-14-tomcat-just-one-engine-74266?page=0%2C1

I remember reading from this forum that in real life pilot handled all the comms. RIO just handled the radar and weapon systems. Of course it would ease the pilots tasks but would it be then realistic.

I do not recall ever reading that myself. As far as I know it is the other way around per NATOPS. I am sure it was flexible, but all accounts I have read or heard were more in line with it than not.

According to:

NAVAIR 01–F14AAP–1 dated 1 AUGUST 2001

CHAPTER 40

Flightcrew Coordination

40.2.3 RIO Responsibilities. The RIO will

constitute an extension of the pilot observation facilities.

By intercommunication, the RIO should anticipate

rather than await developments in flight. The RIO will

be a safety backup for the pilot. In this capacity, he shall

offer constructive comments and recommendations, as

necessary, throughout the mission in order to maintain

the safest and most effective flight environment. The

RIO will be responsible for the reading of the checklists

utilizing a challenge and reply system. The RIO will

normally be responsible for all communications except

in tactical situations.

Salute,

Where's Merlin at during all this?,

Cougar Lost it and turned in his wings, so he has nothing to do............

Please don't forget guys, there is always a bigger picture if one takes a step back and observes from a greater distance:

Ha!!!

I see what you did there, played the "Social Distancing" card:megalol: