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Secret Documents #200: F-4E Guide - Radar

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It only took what seems like a million years, but here is the draft for the (hellish) AN/APQ-120 Radar section. This is one complicated beast, and I hope the current format makes th...

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December 2024 - Smudges, smudges everywhere!

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The Phantom's sensor chapter is progressing slowly but surely. I had to re-write a few sections since I wasn't pleased with the initial draft, which was too cumbersome and lacked an...

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Secret Documents #199: F-4E Guide - WSO Cockpit

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There comes the thinking man's office: the WSO (Weapon System Officer) cockpit.

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November 2024 - It's Go Time!

Hi folks!

Work continues on the F-4 Phantom. I am having an absolute ball. I haven't had this much fun in a long time! I recently completed the cockpit description section for the Pilot, and ...

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Secret Documents #198: F-4E Guide - Pilot Cockpit

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The F-4E Phantom II guide is finally under way! Let's start with the pilot cockpit.

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October 2024 - Month of the Lead Sled

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With the latest round of updates and miscellaneous projects out of the way, I can finally get back to our regular programming: the F-4 Phantom. Better late than never, as people say...

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Secret Documents #197: CH-47F Guide - Start-Up

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Here is an overview of the start-up procedure for the CH-47 Chinook. Since there are still a number of important systems missing, I will put the Chinook guide on hold for a while un...

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Secret Documents #196: OH-58D Guide - Start-Up, Takeoff & Landing

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Here is an introductory guide for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. It includes the start-up procedure, takeoff and landing.

2024-09-20 11:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

AH-64D Apache Guide Updated

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The Apache module was given a few new features in the last months, so I thought it was about time to include them in the guide. It's a fairly chonky update; the page count increased...

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Secret Documents #195: AH-64D Guide Update - Datalink

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I have been waiting to sink my teeth into the AH-64's datalink for a long, long time. I have been quite impressed by the sheer amount of functionalities embedded into this helicopte...

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September 2024 - Month of Whirlybirds

Hi folks!

This month should be exciting for helicopter fans. There are currently three main things on my plate:

  • Updating the AH-64D Apache guide

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Secret Documents #194: AH-64D Guide Update - FCR (Fire Control Radar)

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Let's talk about the long-awaited AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radar (FCR). Overall, it is a surprisingly simple sensor to use with very powerful capabilities. However, you will have to u...

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A bit of Housekeeping for summer 2024

Hi folks,

Just letting you know that I have just updated a few things that might be of interest. Enjoy!

F-16C Viper Guide Changelog (14/08/2024): 

  • Up...

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Secret Documents #193: MB-339 Guide - Start-Up, Takeoff & Landing

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Here is an introductory guide for the MB-339. It includes the start-up procedure, takeoff and landing. I had worked on it a while back when I had a little time and I thought... why ...

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August 2024 - Pucker Factor

Hi folks!

I have been very quiet lately and I apologize for it.

Recently, there have been a few tragic events in my personal life. Rest assured, I am surrounded by friends and loved one...

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F-15E Strike Eagle Guide Released!

Greetings, everyone!

The long wait is over, the F-15E Strike Eagle guide is finally here. The page co...

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July 2024 - Freedom!

Hi folks,

The Strike Eagle guide will release on July 17. The draft is complete and I am currently reviewing things to fix typos, find mistakes, etc. If anyone feels like lending a helping ha...

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Secret Documents #192: F-15E Guide - Navigation

Hi folks!

Let's navigate to the finish line, shall we?

2024-07-09 11:00:32 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #191: F-15E Guide - Air-to-Air Refueling

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Even if the F-15 can carry a most unreasonable amount of fuel, air-to-air refueling is still a useful skill to acquire when flying missions in DCS. As you may realize, we're almost ...

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Secret Documents #190: F-15E Guide - IFF & Radios

Hi folks!

Time to identify friend from foe and talk on the radio!

Feel free to consult the...

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Secret Documents #189: F-15E Guide - Flight Controls & Autopilot

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Even if the F-15 is a real "pilot's plane", there is still some measure of control augmentation throughout the aircraft. We'll talk a bit about how the aircraft is flown, its limit...

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Secret Documents #188: F-15E Guide - Defensive Systems

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We have talked about weapons for so long... sometimes one could almost forget that the Strike Eagle can actually defend itself! In this draft, we'll explain the TEWS (Tactical Elect...

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Secret Documents #187: F-15E Guide - Weapons (All Parts)

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I did a first revision pass on the Weapons section and thought that maybe some of you might want to have it all in a single file. After all, that's roughly 300 pages worth of stuff....

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June 2024 - The Elephant in the Room

Hi folks,

I have always seen honesty as the best policy when it comes to communication.

Since these last few weeks, there have been statements made by RAZBAM and Eagle Dynamics regardin...

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Secret Documents #186: F-15E Guide - Weapons (Part 4)

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The F-15E air-to-air weapon section is complete. We employ the M61A1 Vulcan Cannon, AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow, and AIM-120 AMRAAM to gre...

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A Phun Phriday Phor Phantom Phans

Hi folks!

So, the Phantom's out and you want to get this baby up in the air? Check out this quick guide! See attached pdf.

2024-05-24 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #185: F-4E Guide - Start-Up, Takeoff & Landing

Hi folks!

Apparently, the Heatblur F-4E Phantom II is releasing tomorrow.

Since the F-4 release is dear to my heart and I feel like celebrating, I thought it wouldn't really be fair to ...

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May 2024 - The Big Picture

Hi folks,

This month started with the difficult task of finishing the F-15E air-to-ground weapon employment procedures. I grossly underestimated the amount of work involved, bringing the curr...

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Secret Documents #184: F-15E Guide - Weapons (Part 3)

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I have finally wrapped up the F-15E air-to-ground weapon section. We dig in deep into JDAM (GBU-38, GBU-31, GBU-54) and JSOW (AGM-154) territory......

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Secret Documents #183: F-15E Guide - Weapons (Part 2)

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The journey through F-15E air-to-ground capabilities continues. This time around, we employ various cluster munitions (Mk-20 Rockeye, CBU-87, CBU-97), laser-guided ...

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