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Work continues on the "quick guide" for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Currently wrapping up the taxi & takeoff section, which will be followed by the visual approach & landing tutoria...
2025-11-27 18:32:14 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
A lot of stuff is going on behind the scenes. With the recent release of the MiG-29A Fulcrum, I simply could not resist to try it out. I'm sorry, I just can't help it! I am currentl...
2025-10-28 23:15:26 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This month, work continues on the Chinook. The research phase is still going well but I am not quite where I want to be. There are still many things I want to learn about, mainly be...
2025-09-12 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
I have decided that the next project will be the CH-47F Chinook. While the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior is in a more complete state and would probably be an "easier" module ...
2025-08-08 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
With the recent release of the F-4 Phantom II guide, I have reached an important milestone: the library has now more than 15,000 pages. I've been writing about flight sims since 201...
2025-07-11 10:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings, everyone!
The long wait is over, the F-4E Phantom II guide is finally here. The page count ...
2025-07-04 10:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
As per tradition, here comes the most annoying part to demonstrate in DCS: air-to-air refueling.
2025-06-20 11:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Let's wrap up the navigation section with a tutorial for low-visibility landing and JESTER AI navigation features.
2025-06-13 11:00:10 +0000 UTC
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The F-4E's inertial navigation system came at an interesting time in aviation history. While only a single waypoint could be memorized (technically two waypoints if you count TGT 1 ...
2025-06-06 11:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
The F-4 Phantom's guide's completion is within reach. The Navigation section is coming along nicely, and the list of items to complete is becoming smaller by each day. The revision ...
2025-06-03 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This week, we will start talking about navigation basics with the Phantom. We'll start with general concepts and the usual navigation aids. It is a versatile aircraft with a surpris...
2025-05-23 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This week, we finally learn to map various controls and how to use the rudimentary autopilot of the F-4E.
2025-05-16 11:00:11 +0000 UTC
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How do you communicate in the Phantom? Let's find out!
Feel free to consult the attache...
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This month, work continues on the F-4 guide's radio communication, autopilot and controls sections.
As a side note, I have also begun to fly a bit in the virtual skies of Germ...
2025-05-02 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This week, we will talk about the engines and fuel systems. The F-4 has some seriously impressive performance for the time. Despite its unconventional appearance, this "flying brick...
2025-04-25 11:00:25 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This week, we will talk about flight controls, aircraft limits and emergency procedures (also known as "bold face" items).
2025-04-18 11:00:05 +0000 UTC
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This week, we will talk about the Phantom's defensive systems. Chaff, flares, RWR (Radar Warning Receiver), ECM (Electronic Countermeasures) Jammer Pod... the usual suspects are all...
2025-04-11 11:00:16 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This month, I keep throttling up towards the completion of the F-4's guide. I am planning on completing the following sections:
Powerplant & Fuel Systems
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I thought some of you might like a consolidated version of the sensors and weapons sections, especially after I've done a first revision pass. Enjoy!
2025-03-26 11:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Time to clear the skies with the Phantom's air-to-air weapons. History remembers the F-4's prowess in air combat from the Vietnam War. I am sure some of you might have heard of Oper...
2025-03-21 11:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This week, we talk about SEAD, also known as Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. Forget about those fancy AGM-88 HARMs used by the F/A-18... the Phantom works with something... err.....
2025-03-14 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This is one of my favorite parts to write about so far: the "weird weapons" sub-section. How were air-to-ground missiles when they were first introduced? Well, most of you might alr...
2025-03-07 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This month, work on the weapons section continues. We will talk about more advanced types of ordnance like missiles and TV-guided bombs. Once that's done, we will continue with ever...
2025-03-05 12:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
The air-to-ground saga continues. This time, we will use laser-guided bombs, anti-runway bombs, rockets, the internal M61A1 cannon and SUU-23 external gun pods.
2025-02-28 12:00:03 +0000 UTC
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This is it, folks, that's the part where things go boom! (proceeds to burst into an unhinged, maniacal laughter) We'll start with the simple stuff: dumb bombs and cluster munitions....
2025-02-21 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
The F-4E has an impressive list of toys to play with. However, I thought it would be important to explain a few things before using them. Bomb delivery methods are... a complex subj...
2025-02-14 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
This month, I finally give the people what they want... Phantom weapon tutorials. This jet is mainly remembered for its air-to-air role in the Vietnam War, but some of you may not k...
2025-02-07 12:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
Before we start launching missiles left and right, let's make sure we can figure out who the friendlies and the baddies are, shall we? Plot twist: it's not as simple as it sounds. 2025-02-05 12:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy new year, everyone!
2024 is a year that is difficult to describe. It's been a year of incredible highs and absolute...
2025-01-18 12:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
When it comes to clunky old sensors, the AN/AVQ-23 "Pave Spike" targeting pod really takes the cake (at least in DCS). Those of you who are used to modern pods like the LITENING or ...
2025-01-15 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post