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[BUG/ DCS ISSUE] Cannot launch using the catapult after patch


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When hot or cold starting in SP or MP I have issues with either:

 

1) Hooking up to the catapult at all.

2) Getting the catapult to launch once I am connected.

 

#1 seems to be random depending on the exact starting conditions of the mission. #2 is reproducible 90% of the time, though I found one instance where if you air start it will allow you one catapult shot, but the second time you trap and attempt at cat shot, you cannot.

 

Before I get the slew of "you just don't know how to do it right." I've done hundreds if not thousands of catapult launches in the F-14 since launch. Myself as well as all of my F-14 squadron mates are having this same issue.

 

I'm also aware of similar catapult problems for the F-18, so I assume this is a DCS level bug, but I wanted to make sure HB was aware in case there were fixes needed on their end.


Edited by IronMike

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Ok, thanks, I doubt this is on your side. During the preparation for 2.5.6 cat launches did not work, however ED fixed it and they worked again. Now as it got released it seems broken again, also for the AI.

 

 

 

Thanks for the report.

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+1 on this.. It's happened to me many times since the update. Just yesterday, I latched, unlatched and relatched again with all 4 Catapults on the Stennis with no ability to launch. I then had to go into the (ME)Mission Editor and put some Tomcats on a land base :( Looking forward to the fix from whomever needs to fix it.

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Well...

 

This is one of the F14 problems. Besides the fact I cannot launch even after cleared. I saluted until my arm fell off and ran down the tanks of fuel. But hey, I had the starter cart in tow since the ground crew refused to disconnect it. Guess it's a "No Fly Day" on the Stennis. (Those former navy guys who served on a carrier will know that). Although maybe we should just "shoot no loads"

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I have a mission built, launching from the carrier, and I can launch fine since 2.5.6. Haven't tried today, since the patch. I will try when I get home.

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+1. Unable to launch after latest patch released today. I am able to hook up to the catapult, but when my pilot salutes, nothing happens. Tested in training mission and Mig28 mission.

 

I was able to launch by spamming the kneel button when hooked up to the catapult. My wingman never figured out how to launch, though. He stayed on the catapult for the entire mission.


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+1. Unable to launch after latest patch released today. I am able to hook up to the catapult, but when my pilot salutes, nothing happens. Tested in training mission and Mig28 mission.

 

I was able to launch by spamming the kneel button when hooked up to the catapult. My wingman never figured out how to launch, though. He stayed on the catapult for the entire mission.

 

You got the point.

 

I tested it just now - it can be launched by holding the Nose Strut Compression Switch down, but AI F-14B still won't work.

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