Well, the Mig-29 flight model has been out for a few days and I've had time to mess with it. It's good once you learn some of it quirks. It's good in a turn once you get to a slower speed, but if you get too slow you'll have major trouble keeping it flying properly. Also it's throttle is very powerful (perhaps a bit too powerful). I've noticed if I move my slide throttle just a small amount I end up picking up a lot of speed almost immediately. That's a big problem when you're trying to taxi or adjust your speed to land. Also while taxing you need to us just small amounts of rudder. Using full rudder will send you sliding around.
On takeoff you'll need to be very careful. For me, the plane's nose will bob up and down and it get's very difficult to get it under control. I also notices a small problem with the stick input. I'll hold my flight controller perfectly still and the stick (and control indicator when Right Control + Enter is used) shows it's bobbing up and down. Of course the nose will also bob making it difficult to control.
Landing is a pain right now but I saw some good advice by a commenter on one of the Grim Reapers YouTube videos. Instead of following the HUD information and landing around 250 km/h touchdown between 290 and 300 km/h. You might bounce a small amount but you'll make it down safely. Of course, if your plane is bobbing around and seems to be unstable don't try to land. Just raise your gear, put on the afterburner and go around for another try.
For now, I'm hanging up the Mig-29 until a new update comes out where the bobbing and the bouncing is taken care of.
Take a look at the Mig-29's new flight model.
Anyway, enjoy and have fun.
13 October, 2018
08 October, 2018
DCS: Pre-Order Your F-14 Now!!!
This is it! As of 2:15am Beijing/Manila time the F-14 is open for pre-ordering. I just ordered mine and I'm very excited for it to be released. The cost for pre-order is $69.99 USD. The full price is $79.99 USD so I'd get on to the ED Store or Heatblur's store right now and get that $10 off.
If you go to Heatblur's store you'll have 3 options. You can get one copy of the F-14 for the same $69.99 discount they have at the ED Store, You can get a 2 pack bundle so you can share it with a friend or family member for $129.99 USD right now (full price is $159.98 USD), or you can pick up the single copy of the module along with a special T-shirt for $89.99 USD (full price is $109.98 USD).
With this module you don't just get 1 aircraft with features missing. You'll receive the F-14B fully completed right on release. After that you'll get the F-14A after it's developed enough to be considered Early Access acceptable. You'll also receive a soundtrack with the module downloaded right into the F-14 file in your DCS folder. Personally, I don't care about the soundtrack. I more interested in the aircraft itself.
It's a good day today. And the day of release will be even better. I'd expect a long wait while downloading though. There's going to be a lot of people trying to download it right when it's available and it will likely eat up the bandwidth available.
For those who missed the reveal, here's the video:
I hope this makes all of your days bright.
See you in the skies.
If you go to Heatblur's store you'll have 3 options. You can get one copy of the F-14 for the same $69.99 discount they have at the ED Store, You can get a 2 pack bundle so you can share it with a friend or family member for $129.99 USD right now (full price is $159.98 USD), or you can pick up the single copy of the module along with a special T-shirt for $89.99 USD (full price is $109.98 USD).
With this module you don't just get 1 aircraft with features missing. You'll receive the F-14B fully completed right on release. After that you'll get the F-14A after it's developed enough to be considered Early Access acceptable. You'll also receive a soundtrack with the module downloaded right into the F-14 file in your DCS folder. Personally, I don't care about the soundtrack. I more interested in the aircraft itself.
It's a good day today. And the day of release will be even better. I'd expect a long wait while downloading though. There's going to be a lot of people trying to download it right when it's available and it will likely eat up the bandwidth available.
For those who missed the reveal, here's the video:
I hope this makes all of your days bright.
See you in the skies.
06 October, 2018
DCS: Big Day's to Come
Tomorrow at 2pm EST or October 8th 2am Beijing/Manila time Heatblur will be announcing the F-14 Tomcat. You can bet I'm going to stay up until 2am to see if they put it up for pre-order. I intend to order it the moment it goes on sale.
But there's more to this post than just a reminder for the F-14 reveal. Eagle Dynamics has finally announced that on October 10th we will finally receive the professional flight model, new cockpit, and more features on the Mig-29 for Flaming Cliffs 3. They will also be making the Mig-29 available for standalone purchase. Honestly, if you only want the Mig-29 then go ahead and get the standalone on the 10th. But if you get the full FC3 module you'll be able to fly the Mig-29 along with the F-15C, Su-25A, Su-27S, Su-33, and A-10A.
Of course, if you want to wait just a little bit longer you could pick up the Modern Air Combat module instead and get all of the FC3 planes along with the Mig-21bis, Mig-15bis, F-5E 3, A-10C, F-86F, and the L-39. As for me, I have FC3 and all the other planes except the L-39 already as full fidelity modules.
I'm sounding like a salesman on this post. 😛 I'm not meaning too, I'm just really excited about the F-14 and Mig-29. I've been waiting for over two year for the new Mig-29 flight model and over a year for the F-14. This is a good year for DCS in my opinion. I hope everyone is as excited about these planes as I am. Once I have the F-14 and the new Mig-29 in hand I'll try making some videos to share with you all.
Along with the announcement of the Mig-29 Professional Flight Model Eagle Dynamics announced a new WWII plane they are making. That's the Fw-190 A-8. I'm not sure why they are making an Fw-190 A-8 since we already have the Fw-190 D-9 but if that's what they want to make, then more power to them. I can honestly say I won't be buying that one. I'll save my money for the F-4E, Mig-19P, Mig-23MLA, and the JF-17. Those should be out within the next year or 2.
Keep an eye out for these new planes and others to come.
Enjoy Heatblur's reveal on the 7th/8th and happy flying.
But there's more to this post than just a reminder for the F-14 reveal. Eagle Dynamics has finally announced that on October 10th we will finally receive the professional flight model, new cockpit, and more features on the Mig-29 for Flaming Cliffs 3. They will also be making the Mig-29 available for standalone purchase. Honestly, if you only want the Mig-29 then go ahead and get the standalone on the 10th. But if you get the full FC3 module you'll be able to fly the Mig-29 along with the F-15C, Su-25A, Su-27S, Su-33, and A-10A.
Of course, if you want to wait just a little bit longer you could pick up the Modern Air Combat module instead and get all of the FC3 planes along with the Mig-21bis, Mig-15bis, F-5E 3, A-10C, F-86F, and the L-39. As for me, I have FC3 and all the other planes except the L-39 already as full fidelity modules.
I'm sounding like a salesman on this post. 😛 I'm not meaning too, I'm just really excited about the F-14 and Mig-29. I've been waiting for over two year for the new Mig-29 flight model and over a year for the F-14. This is a good year for DCS in my opinion. I hope everyone is as excited about these planes as I am. Once I have the F-14 and the new Mig-29 in hand I'll try making some videos to share with you all.
Along with the announcement of the Mig-29 Professional Flight Model Eagle Dynamics announced a new WWII plane they are making. That's the Fw-190 A-8. I'm not sure why they are making an Fw-190 A-8 since we already have the Fw-190 D-9 but if that's what they want to make, then more power to them. I can honestly say I won't be buying that one. I'll save my money for the F-4E, Mig-19P, Mig-23MLA, and the JF-17. Those should be out within the next year or 2.
Keep an eye out for these new planes and others to come.
Enjoy Heatblur's reveal on the 7th/8th and happy flying.
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