NOW AVAILABLE: Community A-4E-C Mod

Well, in a previous life I was a technical writer and I have written NATOPS spec Flight Manuals, Pilot's Pocket Checklists, Functional Check Flight Manuals, Advanced Handling Characteristics training Pamphlets and such.

 

SO, I have undertaken to develop a NATOPS style Pilot's Pocket Checklist for the Community Scooter - will be a WIP for a while but with a full NATOPS Flight Manual available it will be quick to draft the PCL then modify for DCS limitations. Intent is to be KneeBoard Builder friendly when done.

 

I'll post up the WIP as it is developed but here is the cover.... we'll test it in the Diamondbacks to ensure it is accurate.

 

'Gimp | DISCO CO vVMA-131 Diamondbacks, CSG-1

Nice!

Fix the damage model so the scooter can be shot down!

Master light switch is a pinky switch on the outside of the throttle.

thanks ! :thumbup:

can some clarify why its called A4E-C?

Is it because its a former A4C model upgraded to A4E standards, instead of being a factory fresh A4E?

can some clarify why its called A4E-C?

 

Is it because its a former A4C model upgraded to A4E standards, instead of being a factory fresh A4E?

C = "Community"

C = "Community"

Lol i see, i thought that was some sort of official designation of the sky hawk type

another question will this A4E have a Radar warning reciever added at some point?

There are already controls within the ECM box ( albeit not functional yet) for the AN/APR 25 its just missing the RWR display.

After all itl be kind of hard to utilize the AGM45 Shrike if you dont know where radar sources are emitting from :P

another question will this A4E have a Radar warning reciever added at some point?

 

There are already controls within the ECM box ( albeit not functional yet) for the AN/APR 25 its just missing the RWR display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://books.google.ca/books?id=ubDgAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA97&lpg=PA97&dq=a4+skyhawk++an/apr+25+radar+warning&source=bl&ots=zC3IFWwtWf&sig=6lolBVi10Wtnk9loobXiHIPyXrY&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj66oKloILfAhVPbKwKHTjQD0wQ6AEwAnoECAAQAQ#v=onepage&q=a4%20skyhawk%20%20an%2Fapr%2025%20radar%20warning&f=false

 

 

 

 

 

 

After all itl be kind of hard to utilize the AGM45 Shrike if you dont know where radar sources are emitting from :P

for the interim, you're using this: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=225667&highlight=a4+rwr

agreed though, a directional indicator would be awesome (if it was equipped with one).

Hey guys, is there any thread in which eventual updates/new versions of the A-4E mod are posted?

for the interim, you're using this: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=225667&highlight=a4+rwr

 

 

agreed though, a directional indicator would be awesome (if it was equipped with one).

Given A4E represented here is "humpback" model it would get the goodies that an A4F would

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3709023&postcount=19

Also to note if this skyhawk is going to be a AGm62 carrying variant ( Its included in this mod as an armament option) then a portion of the cockpit needs to be remodeled

AGm62 capable skyhawks had the Radar Scope refitted for a TV screen display.

Mind you this appears this would only be for Skyhawks with AN/APG53B radar versions.

Fix the damage model so the scooter can be shot down!

Um maybe ask nicely or go fly another plane. These guys put in a shit load of work and gave it to you for free.

another question will this A4E have a Radar warning reciever added at some point?

 

There are already controls within the ECM box ( albeit not functional yet) for the AN/APR 25 its just missing the RWR display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After all itl be kind of hard to utilize the AGM45 Shrike if you dont know where radar sources are emitting from :P

The A-4E did not have a RWR display other than a flashing light. But it'd be nice to have the RHAW receiver fully implemented, the inoffical mod shows it should not be too hard :)

should not be too hard :)

as a coder there is NOTHING i love more than phrases like that.... :)

Hey guys, is there any thread in which eventual updates/new versions of the A-4E mod are posted?

If they don't change their MO surely in the first page of this thread

"Please" fix the damage model--- what good is a a/c in a combat sim if it can't be damaged?:)

"Please" fix the damage model--- what good is a a/c in a combat sim if it can't be damaged?:)

It has been sent as bug report long ago, no point keeping buzzing about that

The A-4E did not have a RWR display other than a flashing light. But it'd be nice to have the RHAW receiver fully implemented, the inoffical mod shows it should not be too hard :)

It could have, considering this A4E model represented has the "humpback" retrofitted allowing to the same CM suite, ECM, and additional avionic suites the A4F models

And from what i gathered some A4F squadrons did in fact get AN/APR 25 RWR scope displays sent to SEA theatre. at some point as an upgrade over the basic flashing and audio warning, So A4E's could have easily had them as well.

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3709023&postcount=19

It could have, considering this A4E model represented has the "humpback" retrofitted allowing to the same CM suite, ECM, and additional avionic suites the A4F models

 

And from what i gathered some A4F squadrons did in fact get AN/APR 25 RWR scope displays sent to SEA theatre. at some point as an upgrade over the basic flashing and audio warning, So A4E's could have easily had them as well.

 

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3709023&postcount=19

I do not see them mentioned in the A-4E/F NATOPS anywhere, that's what I based my post on.

as a coder there is NOTHING i love more than phrases like that.... :)

No offence intended (btw I am a software dev as well ;) ) But the guy with the mod shows that it obviously can be done. Yes, implemented in the A-4 it would require an amount of tweaking (ranges, detector type etc), but I am quite sure it will take less effort than implementing the missing ILS for instance. And as the panel is included, I am sure the team plans to bring the functionailty. Or well, I hope.

But the guy with the mod shows that it obviously can be done. Yes, implemented in the A-4 it would require an amount of tweaking (ranges, detector type etc),

true but i am also lazy, so i at least wait for merker to make an official statment what type he intends to have in the Community A4 befor going further :)

Thank you all for making this truely amazing free aircraft :-)

One qestion:

Am I the only getting a big performance hit with this aircraft in VR?

(sorry if it have been discussed earlier in this thread)

Thank you all for making this truely amazing free aircraft :-)

 

One qestion:

Am I the only getting a big performance hit with this aircraft in VR?

(sorry if it have been discussed earlier in this thread)

I am not see any performance hit but i decide today to leave this mod and not fly it any more :cry:

I have big issue with Mouse alignment in cockpit switches and cant fly it like this .

did u have this problem also ?

I am not see any performance hit but i decide today to leave this mod and not fly it any more :cry:

I have big issue with Mouse alignment in cockpit switches and cant fly it like this .

 

 

did u have this problem also ?

Didn't get that far yet.

Just tested it in VR and it was stuttering on my rig dipping below 45fps.

(I7 9700k with RTX2080)

Other planes runs smooth well above 90 fps.

I am not see any performance hit but i decide today to leave this mod and not fly it any more :cry:

I have big issue with Mouse alignment in cockpit switches and cant fly it like this .

 

 

did u have this problem also ?

No mouse alignment issue with my A-4. I hover, find the green “go” color, and click. The color is more important than being absolutely centered.