DCS F-16 questions

Yeap, thanks, think that is the problem, was not confirming the ICP coordinates. but, do i have to wait 8mins? won't be ready in 4?

A full normal align takes 8 mins, stored heading align takes 2 mins roughly.

what about the external centerline tank? i add one but when i move the switch to EXT CTR it always shows 0 fuel, is this normal?

I presume you mean on the analog fuel gauge, when you select EXT CTR one of the two needles in that gauge will read your fuel level the other will go to zero. Take the reading from the highest of the two needles.

Question for the F-16 radar function. Is the F-16 capable of target identification based on radar signature similar to F-15 (or at least estimation of target size based on RCS)?

Thanks.

Yes NCTR. I think it's mostly JEM signature from frontal aspect but it could be a blend of techniques.

Thank you sir! Thats what i was looking for.

Is this function already implemented and if yes is there any guide for how to use it? Cant find it in the Early access guide.

Thanks

I don't know if it's in but it's automatic in operation. It's best looking down the intakes, STT, and shorter range the better.

Understand the function. Hopely someone could tell us if its implemented and how it works in this plane... someone? :dunno:

Understand the function. Hopely someone could tell us if its implemented and how it works in this plane... someone? :dunno:

It's not implemented yet.

Hi

All preconfigured loadouts in DCS and also on real life pictures visible, the Vipers carry the AIM-120 on station 1 and 9, the 9X on station 2 and 8.

Why is this?

Wouldn't it be better to have the lighter missiles on the most outward stations?

Is there a reason behind this?

Hi

 

All preconfigured loadouts in DCS and also on real life pictures visible, the Vipers carry the AIM-120 on station 1 and 9, the 9X on station 2 and 8.

 

Why is this?

 

Wouldn't it be better to have the lighter missiles on the most outward stations?

 

Is there a reason behind this?

Discussed at length here: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=241142 ;)

In short: The main reason seems to be to reduce wing flutter:

Interesting, thanks.

Guys, question for you, what is a jet fuel starter exactly, and how does it start the f-16 engine? Thanks! Cheers, Vincent.

Guys, question for you, what is a jet fuel starter exactly, and how does it start the f-16 engine? Thanks! Cheers, Vincent.

It is a single compression stage, single spool, centrifugal flow small jet engine use to start the F-16.

How does it start the engine? short answer

It starts it through the Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG).

Long winded answer

This won't be a complete account, since there are a lot of variation on the JFS system. For example, in the late 1990 the JFS was normally change every 500 flight hours, by 2012 this was change to over 1500 hours, proving the reliability changes on the system.

Got it! Thanks! Cheers, Vincent.

Guys, question for you, is that the other DED just above the caution/warning lamps? I hope that other DED will work eventually! Thanks! Cheers, Vincent.

Page 27 of the manual describes the PFLD. Only information from Pilot Fault List (PFL) are displayed there

Got it! Cheers!

As this seems to be a "general questions" thread, I suppose hijacking is not an issue here.

Just recently stepped into the Viper again, after not touching it since release. Currently trying to operate the tpod. 2 questions:

Can someone tell me how to recenter the tpod after slowing it?

If I recenter, will my waypoint on the hsi also go to its original position?

As this seems to be a "general questions" thread, I suppose hijacking is not an issue here.

 

Just recently stepped into the Viper again, after not touching it since release. Currently trying to operate the tpod. 2 questions:

 

Can someone tell me how to recenter the tpod after slowing it?

If I recenter, will my waypoint on the hsi also go to its original position?

Keep in mind the weapons system level of working progress, for me in Open Beta version 2.5.5.41962, to recenter the TGP to the waypoint, I switch from CCRP to CCIP and the back to CCRP using the NWS/AR disconnect/missile step switch on the HOTAS. You have to press it longer than .5 sec (IIRC) in Air to Ground mode to switch delivery.

I would venture to guess this won't be the final version, just the way it works in OB 2.5.5.41962.

Keep in mind the weapons system level of working progress, for me in Open Beta version 2.5.5.41962, to recenter the TGP to the waypoint, I switch from CCRP to CCIP and the back to CCRP using the NWS/AR disconnect/missile step switch on the HOTAS. You have to press it longer than .5 sec (IIRC) in Air to Ground mode to switch delivery.

 

I would venture to guess this won't be the final version, just the way it works in OB 2.5.5.41962.

Ah thanks, sounds like a good work around :thumbup:

I guess it's still too early to try and "learn" the Viper, considering its current state

Hold on, I am full off it. I just tried in NTTR and it did not work. I guess we need to wait for the systems to advance. The main thing do not press TMS aft, since the pod will center to the HUD and move the waypoint with it. I guess you can try that and then re-enter the waypoint original lat/long but I did not try that.

Guess it's back to dumb bombs for now then ;)

I assume that irl, waypoints don't move when you slew the tpod anyway :P

Guess it's back to dumb bombs for now then ;)

 

I assume that irl, waypoints don't move when you slow the tpod anyway :P

Waypoints can, just depends what your doing, for example position updates. But non of that is in DCS currently on Open Beta version 2.5.5.41962.

Anyway:

I just tried again in NTTR, open beta 2.5.5.41962

Lets say you press TMS aft with the TGP as SOI in CCRP. The TGP will move the waypoint to the HUD. Switching to CCIP ( pressing NWS less than .5 second, not more like I erroneously posted) and re-entering the waypoint coordinates is the only way I see right now to recenter the waypoint. After re-entering the coordinate and switching to CCRP the TGP should go back to the correct waypoint location.

Is there a way to override the AoA limiter? My guess was the manual pitch override but it doesn't seem to do anything at high speeds. Overspeeding the Viper is a real issue and if you let it go too far there's no way to avoid a crash.

Is there a way to override the AoA limiter? My guess was the manual pitch override but it doesn't seem to do anything at high speeds. Overspeeding the Viper is a real issue and if you let it go too far there's no way to avoid a crash.

Nope. It's there for a reason, because of the aircrafts divergent nature in pitch, above the AoA limit the aircraft departs from controlled flight and rather enjoys flying backwards.

Manual pitch override is for getting the aircraft out of the deep stall/falling leaf/flat spin that usually follows once you somehow overcome the AoA limiter. You have to hold the MPO switch on and then rock the nose up and down like a swing in order to get it back under the AoA limit and get it flying again.