Hi folks!
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 things understandable. Since this is one of the most obscure and complex radars simulated in DCS, I de...
2025-01-02 02:27:04 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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 any sense of cohesion. It's a tedious process to always return back to the drawing board, but I really...
2024-12-06 19:50:46 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
There comes the thinking man's office: the WSO (Weapon System Officer) cockpit.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2024-11-15 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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 I am now going through the WSO cockpit and miscellaneous equipment. In my characteristic twisted way...
2024-11-05 11:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
The F-4E Phantom II guide is finally under way! Let's start with the pilot cockpit.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2024-10-30 10:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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.
Hi folks!
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 until the product matures a bit.
2024-10-04 11:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks!
Here is an introductory guide for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. It includes the start-up procedure, takeoff and landing.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2024-09-20 11:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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 from 770 to 920+ pages. I hope you guys enjoy the read!
2024-09-07 11:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks!
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 helicopter... and now is the time to explore what a good team of Apache pilots can do. Sharing targets, vario...
2024-09-04 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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
Creating a "quick guide" for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
Creating ...
2024-09-03 21:32:34 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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 use it in conjunction with others sensors like the TADS to ensure you are firing at a valid target, w...
2024-08-29 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostHi 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):
Updated Datalink section to reflect new TNDL (Tactical Network Datalink) implementation
Hi folks!
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 not share it? I don't intend to work on it for a while, but I think it was something cool to show. 2024-08-10 21:25:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ones to go through it, but this means I have to take a bit of time to recover, slow things down and tak...
2024-08-10 19:08:13 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings, everyone!
The long wait is over, the F-15E Strike Eagle guide is finally here. The page count is above 900 pages.
2024-07-17 10:00:14 +0000 UTC
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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 hand in proofreading parts of the document, please let me know. This will only make the final product ...
2024-07-10 10:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
Let's navigate to the finish line, shall we?
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to...
2024-07-09 11:00:32 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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 within reach of the final section... almost there, I can smell it! Or are those jet fuel vapes takin...
2024-07-02 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
Time to identify friend from foe and talk on the radio!
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2024-06-25 11:00:33 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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 limitations and how to reduce your workload when flying complex missions.
The pilot can employ a nu...
2024-06-18 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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 Electronic Warning System), which comprises countermeasures, radar warning receiver and electronic warfar...
2024-06-13 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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.
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 regarding the state of the Strike Eagle, and ongoing "issues" between both parties that have yet to be solve...
2024-06-05 16:48:41 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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 great effect. This is one HUGE gordian knot finally untangled.
2024-06-04 10:00:07 +0000 UTC
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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.
(Seriously, this trend of misspelling everything needs to stop). 2024-05-24 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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 keep this post locked behind a paywall for who knows how many months before a complete guide is rele...
2024-05-20 11:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostHi 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 current page count in the 600s already. Utter madness. I think I may have gone a bit overboard in terms ...
2024-05-15 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
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... and air-to-ground gun runs for good measure.
2024-05-14 04:01:24 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks!
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 bombs (GBU-12) and anti-runway penetration bombs (BLU-107 Durandal...
2024-04-30 03:45:37 +0000 UTC View Post