C-130 Hercules Mod: Cold Start, Taxi, Takeoff, Autopilot, Landing & Shut Down Guide | DCS WORLD

[@SVTL4799]

I hope Eagle Dynamics notices how fun and interesting this mod is! It’s not all about fast jets with missiles!

[@PatrickRatman]

The reason ED doesn't do aircraft like the c-130, b-1 or other long range tactical aircraft is because the maps aren't big enough for strategic aircraft. that c-130's fuel tanks could probably take it FROM the persian gulf to the Caucasus in one trip.

[@SVTL4799]

@@PatrickRatman the C-130 would still work as evidenced by these mod videos. C-130 missions aren’t all about long flying hours. Sometimes they have to resupply a FARP that’s 45 minutes away, RTB to load up and resupply another FARP that’s 60 minutes away. Very doable in a DCS map.

[@kestrel16c32]

@@SVTL4799 Just imagine using those badass assist rocket motors (forgot how those were called) for STOL which they used on the real C-130.... or have a multicrew AC-130 as an option! Imagine the fun.

[@haedubabaganush]

@@kestrel16c32 Jato or Rato...jet assisted take off...or rocket

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@PatrickRatman Well, from Al Dhafra to Anapa is 2780km / 1727mi / 1501nm. A Viper can do that with bags and still have another 1000km of range left. Even a MiG-29 with bags can do 2900km. So that's not really the argument at least in case of the C-130 series. As a gunship alone it would fit perfectly into any DCS battlefield after gaving gained air superiority, just like an A-10. And adding capabilities to have actual supply chains in scenarios without having to use the comparably small and slow helos would be another great reason. Adds so much to a mission probably, simply because shooting them down or protecting them actually will matter significantly.

[@cbzgn38]

Good video guys. Keep up the good work. On a nitpicky note: In the real world, the C-130 engine start sequence, including J model, is 3-4-2-1.

[@michaelkrock1091]

That's the typical start sequence and you wont see many pilots stray from that, theoretically you can start with any engine though nowadays on Js.

[@cprogrck]

[@20b3rdgen]

@@michaelkrock1091 I was just about to make that comment and saw you beat me to it👍

[@sibzy1]

I love this mod, it's already highly functional for a free mod, but imagine how good a high fidelity mod would look with proper renders and switching; I am all for this type of military aircraft in DCS! I want to be able to fly the refuelling missions, boring though that may sound! Also... as if this aircraft has a working FMC in it, that's mad, kudos to the devs for this. To change altitude under A/P, think the V/S is not yet functional by the looks of it, normal procedure would be to set the desired altitude and then select V/S and use another scroll wheel to choose your desired vertical speed to the set altitude, aircraft would then hold on ALT once it gets there.

[@marcdraco2189]

It's FREE!?! For DCS!

[@kevinm.n.5158]

I definitely like these boring support missions. A modern imperialist army marches on its cargo planes

[@Saber721]

Excellent mod. REALLY accurate flight deck. (At least as far as switch positions, for the most part) All I kept noticing was the inaccuracies though. :P (Suppose that's what happens when you spend 10+ years working every variation of C-130 you can think of)

[@OldManGaming69]

Same here mate, spent from 1999 (First Customer RAF) to 2012 working on the J and this mod is quite good and the best I've seen on any flight sim. What we want to see now is the sound of the AE2100-D3 and the Dowty prop rather than the more T56 sound. Also, I wonder if they could simulate taking the engine down to Hotel mode for offloading troops and get the AMU's working for frequencies and seeing your PLA and blade angles? :)

[@milanjerald2947]

Hey guys, just how close to the real thing is this mod? Just the cockpit. I've been flying it and I love this more than the fighters. It would be nice to do missions with friends in this plane.

[@user-el1gp8ht5r]

@@milanjerald2947 its pretty much 100% accurate, just small things, like the aux pressure rising slowly, irl it goes to 3000 in like 2 seconds

[@ggrigo33]

ED please look into this mod and make it a full-blown module, this is amazing.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

10:37 I've seen that on the dashboard right below the engine indicators where there's 3 gauges next to each other and a slightly larger one below those - that's a flaps indicator and it seems to be working as far as I can tell from the video. 15:04 Just my wild and uneducated guesses here from observing those things: - The W thing probably is the waterline, where the nose is pointing at - The thing that looks like a TVV/FPM is just that - The caret left of that is an accelerometer, pretty much like in the Mirage, just that it's one instead of two - In between the TVV/FPM and the accelerometer caret seems to be an AoA indexer, split up into 3 areas which probably represent what you'd see on indexer lights in other planes. So basically works like the E bracket in the Hornet or Viper with gears down - Then there also seems to be a ghost TVV/FPM, pretty much like in the Hornet and Harrier that shows where you're actually going with wind calculation incorporated - Then there's the "house" shaped thing pointing from below at the TVV/FPM. Still trying to find out what that could mean ... pretty much looks like it's some kind of slip indicator that vanishes when perfectly coordinated and gets another rectangle which is centered when it's off a bit more

[@grimreapers]

Thxx RD, it's an interesting HUD.

[@SoggyBigfoot]

I'm a J pilot. I can teach you guys the proper startup if you want

[@LongTran-em6hc]

That would be great!

[@mendodsoregonbackroads6632]

Shouldn’t you have #2 & #3 at 100% speed for taxi?

[@TheF4PhantomProject]

Can you please show the real process?

[@suecobandito8954]

For Beta and Reverse Controls on Controls All but Axis page: Set first rear throttle detent = Beta. Second or all the way back stop = Reverse. This way you can utilize Low Speed Ground Idle (LSGI), for taxiing. Set LSGI once clear of the duty runway, turn on the AUX Pump if not on already, open and close the flight deck window (ensure depressurized), and shut down the inboards so the crew door can be opened once parked so you can get to the club that much sooner...

[@yanholland315]

Good intro but that APU should have over temped and chucked a warning. Engine start as mentioned is 3,4,2,1, engine start should be at low speed ground idle power to start. Due to the way power is generated in the engines they won't produce power until out of low speed ground idle, that should display on head down display 3 (above landing gear). Apu remains on and provides power prior to pre take off checks and is only shut down post upshifting the engines out of low speed ground idle. Take off power selection should also start a 5 minute timer below each engine hp output indication and leak around 4700hp at sea level. The aux hyd pump also provides emergency braking and primary braking until engines 1 or 2 are running as these drive the utility hydraulic system. Also worth noting that there are airspeed limits for ramp and door open,can't recall what it is right now but it's around 160 KTS. Bank angle etc special alerts should be a female voice referred to as 'Betty' a LM employee who was at the company when J was built.

[@cbzgn38]

Spot on. I couldn't remember what they were either. But found these on the interwebs. They are for the H3, but I can't imagine they would be different. Max Speed - 0.64 Mach T-Storm Penetration - ≤ 180 (65 ↑ PO Stall) Windmill Taxi Start - 100 kts until last 4000 ft Flaps 10% - 220 kts Flaps 50% - 180 kts Flaps 100% - 145 kts Flap Formula - 230 - Flap % = A/S Door Only - 185 kts Ramp and Door - 150 kts Air Deflector Door - 150 kts w/o elev hyd assist - 170 ind. or less Crew door Bailout - 150 kts Gear and Lights - 165 kts Airstart - ≤ 180 / < 200°C Airstart (no NTS) - 130 kias below 5000 ft Max Bank Angle - 60° Max Bank w/Flaps - 45° Painted Control Surfaces (not stencil) - 250 kias Max Nose Tire Rotation - 139 kts Max Main Tire Rotation - 174 kt

[@yanholland315]

As another minor point all text used on displays etc is in capital letters not initial caps or lowercase.

[@terrorofsteroids]

ahh bitchin betty

[@mitchtange8029]

Finally a C-130 in DCS! One of my favourite aircraft!

[@puddingking2141]

Oof, all 4 engines in low speed ground idle with no APU running, classy

[@kerbalairforce8802]

APU clear? (Spectre MX)

[@lboyd0512]

Proper engine start-up sequence is 3-4-2-1 if you want to do as real event. The reason is the internal engines start first in case of fire and the person using the fire extinguisher us not harmed by outside engine.

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@trucktrucker5043]

This reminds me the good ol'days of FSX,with Boeings and Airbuses..This particularily remind me the DH dash 8-400!

[@cydonia3420]

Lead off the runway. Q-3 for the entire flight deck.

[@crackerjack777]

J models are pretty slick. I work on the EC-130H so no cool hud or anything.

[@chipmister3]

Ahhh the 755th

[@ssmith1259]

This level of realism would have made for great chair flying during pilot training. Several folks have already mentioned the proper start sequence.. but you can also upspeed #3, and start the remaining engines simultaneously. Im so curious if the game would process that, give it a shot and let me know.

[@cutliss]

Gunship version of this would be crazy in multiplayer

[@AdsDem0n]

What a mod, just brilliant. You just need a Mach Loop map now :)

[@TheDgdimick]

I just downloaded this mod last night, it's pretty damn nice for a free mod.

[@chipmister3]

C-130 mechanics here! Ps. HI MIKE!

[@grimreapers]

AWesom!

[@jameshewitt8828]

This is brilliant, gagging to see you do some low level tactical flying through hilly terrain RAF style Cap

[@abdullahazhar1054]

Can a co-pilot be set up in this mode, It would really interesting to see flying with RC.

[@grimreapers]

Currently doesn't work.

[@aishaazhar7685]

@@grimreapers TY for replying.

[@andreyugarov1853]

@@grimreapers even if it did you wouldn’t be able to force RC in

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@andreyugarov1853 Even 10 Seahorses wouldn't get RC into that thing :)

[@473rdtacticalfightersqn5]

Good job Capt Gamn (HI-MX)!

[@hostettervideos]

thanks guys!

[@Halozocker104]

I cannot find the switch for the cockpit dashboard lighting, where is that located? havent found anyone else mentioning it either.. youre the only one with them on

[@kenhelmers2603]

Very cool! I've heard pilots say the C-130 is great to fly. I've seen demo films showing off some amazing aspects of it. Thanksguys!

[@OldManGaming69]

Correct start sequence for Fat Albert is 3, 4, 2, 1 :) Top torque on the aircraft is 4700 SHP on the J (AE2100D3) although the engine is rated to 4760.

[@pinkfloyd7572]

If the Captain Sim C-130 for FSX could be ported over that would be perfect!

[@Lasperus]

Wow it’s crazy how accurate it is to the real thing!!

[@kerbalairforce8802]

The J model throttle is digital. All older C-130s have mechanical linkages running back into the plane.

[@AirspotterUK]

I would buy this if the cockpit was improved visually, Great aircraft! Would love to be a refueling KC130 during missions.

[@dillonmurray3212]

I’ve been asking for heavies for so long. Would love to start up a C130 crew with some buddies.

[@pbr2805]

The center of the HUD is your angle of attack in degrees. UP and down.

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@ferdievanderwalle7631]

I'm going to try to edit a Through The Inferno Caucasus mission incorporating the C-130 Hercules somewhere this week. I've got a basic plan set, which would go as follows: There are only a few owned airbases; the majority is neutral. One is for the fighter (CAP and CAS) spawns, the other has spawns for the C-130s, AWACS, Tankers and large support aircraft. The fighters will all spawn on that one airbase, but with limited ammunition, and only A2A weaponry in store. The Hercules pilots will have to fly in everything else, ranging from more A2A missiles and 20mm ammo to A2G armaments and vehicles for Combined Arms users. And there's stage 2 coming into play: Combined Arms. Players with Combined Arms are encouraged to take control of vehicles dropped in by C-130 pilots (which would be players!) to capture more airbases for the coalition, for the jets to use to rearm/refuel. However, the Hercules here will keep playing an integral role and will show how important logistics actually are. This mission however doesn't 100% entirely depend on the Hercules, but then all aircraft will have to land and rearm at the supply base, which is rather far in the back compared to the front lines. If anyone is interested, feel free to add me on Steam ( steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198295728572/ ) and tell me you're from here. As of right now I've actually got a testing mission up, which seemingly works pretty well so far, but I'm going to need players willing to test it with me on a larger scale!

[@nateowens227]

Your flap indicator is to the left of your landing gear panel so you do not have to look backwards at the flap handle

[@kittykatmann]

now add breakable parts and you have to wait 4+ realtime hours for the ingame maintainers to fix it and you'll have an accurate J model experience!

[@grimreapers]

lols

[@kerbalairforce8802]

J model? Just cycle power on the Mission Computer. The old "off and on again" fixes most things.

[@TFT-bp8zk]

Engines should be started 1, 4, 2, 3 to avoid asymmetrical torque on the airframe. If one and two are on with 3 and 4 off, even at idle that could be enough to jump chocks and turn.

[@914va]

Great Flying plane.....Anyone with "Heavy" experience in MS Flight sim can fly this right out of box,,start up..inflight and shutdown are very similar.

[@victorlayman5519]

That looks like fun...hopefully they will come out with an AC-130 gunship next. Good flying for first round Cap ! Love the videos...

[@cbzgn38]

The Anubis mod has the gunnery station and guns in the loadout section. There are some videos of it in use.

[@hasina1461]

I see a new GR Heavy Squadron inbound, get Kingston on the check rides straight away Cap

[@grimreapers]

lols

[@khaliunaIll]

Is this you, Batman?

[@lance_the_avocado9492]

ED PLEASE, MAKE THIS AN OFFICIAL MODULE IT WILL BE AMAZING

[@grimreapers]

agree

[@racatck7835]

hay cap could you do a video on the multi crew capabilities of the c-130?

[@maxwellfulton8855]

its currently not working

[@sniperlif3]

How do they have power with no APU and in Low Speed? That is not a thing. Then a flaps up take off, again, not a normal thing. I could actually point out hundreds but these are big things. Grim, you overspeed the aircraft on landing multiple times. Curious how this feels overall though. Wait, I feel like I tried this.

[@kaisfishin9124]

Does anyone know why my hydraulics aren’t even turned on? I don’t even have the green zero?

[@Gambler1-1]

Thank you

[@DaOchi85]

It is so strange. It looks like, fs2020 becomes DCS. And DCS to fs2020 😂

[@jameshewitt8828]

So on the bleed air overhead panel, guessing that APU switch controls a Load control Valve?

[@Mrdoughlicious]

Where is the T/O power? Cant figure that out, is it a button or something?

[@ironknobair]

In the main options under special is a checkbox "Tick the box to enable for steam users". Could you explain this more please. Where is the main options.

[@jacobbrockman6627]

Better distinguish those e-lights after shutdown or else AVI is gonna come after you

[@motochabz8578]

How can i fly that beast using only keyboard and mouse?

[@THEGHOSTMAKER1]

How do you walk /move around or turn around when in the main body or at the ramp area as i can only tturn using my head in Vr seated, the mouse doesn't do it

[@davidladner4271]

has anyone done a hotas profile for a t16000.

[@cerealeggvr6942]

How do you get this camera movement inside the cockpit mine isn’t like this

[@twisted_pickles]

TrackIR tracks your characters head to yours, like VR but no goggles just an IR clip on your headset and cam on the monitor, really cool for games like DCS, Arma, Star Citizen etc.

[@bigsmoke7054]

Do you also know how to fly an Airbus or boeing?

[@kentuckyboyz9731]

FYI each rolls Royce engine produces about 4700hp

[@grimreapers]

that's a lot yo.

[@suecobandito8954]

Used to be Allison T5700’s making 4500hp each. The props are coupled to the turbine and thru the reduction gear drive rpm remains constant at 1020rpm in flight range. Power is made with blade angle. Never had one decouple, but did have a fire on #3 launching a Russian Bear intercept in 1985. Had to shut it down and dump fuel (full air refueling tank installed). Was a KC130R if I recall correctly. I was the pilot in the left seat. The A/C was in the right seat to control the rendezvous with the F4 fighters who do the intercept. We can’t catch a Bear even downhill with the wind. We had to jump into another plane and complete the mission. The Bears would fly down the east coast on way to Cuba, sight see and roust us by crossing theADIZ. Unknown Riders.

[@vrbnjakd]

I guess Gaming showed it can't take off using reverse thrust

[@themuffinbluffin3706]

WERE GETTING AN OFFICIAL ONE NOW!!!!!

[@rkentblackwood]

If you use the honey bucket, you are required to carry the poopy-bag off the aircraft yourself.

[@suecobandito8954]

True that.

[@bspendergraass]

I heard you say that you cannot occupy the right seat in multiplayer. Are there plans to make it possible to fly as pilot and co-pilot in multiplayer at some point.? As usual, thanks for the great informative (and entertaining Lol) videos.

[@grimreapers]

Unknown but will advise if it changes

[@anzanadeem1777]

I hope they do an H model :(

[@tebl5383]

I have massive lag problems when I try running it, am I the only one? (I don't use reshade)

[@sibzy1]

I do to, I think it is to do with launching the game through Steam rather than standalone. I have contacted the devs/asked on their discord for a fix. I just received a message: Steam compatibility added. (To enable, simply install the latest version of the mod, and navigate to the Hercules Special Options page in DCS. You will see a “Steam Version” checkbox that, if enabled, utilizes the new audio implementation. All steam users should check this box. Standalone users should not enable this feature, as it reduces the quality of the external sound effects. This is a limitation of the alternate sound API, and is out of our control.)

[@tebl5383]

@@sibzy1 omg I'll try it later but if it work it's awesome thank you sssooooo muuuccchh I'll finally be able to enjoy this beast of a mod

[@tebl5383]

@@sibzy1 i just tryed it and it works !! thanks a lot for the help

[@needsanewname414]

I cant get any of my HDDs to work. Powers on, engines running, all other systems working, but no HDDs. HUDs work, AMUs work, CNBP works, everything. But no AMU's... ANyone know anything about this?

[@generallee011]

hey guys do you think you can try Operation Eagle Claw. where the u.s tried to land and take off a c-130 in a football stadium.

[@armyrules1995]

That wasn’t Eagle claw, that was credible sport

[@cre8ive34]

Any chance they are working on a AC 130 gunship for the future?

[@paulh3679]

You should try the raid on Entebe no engine landings

[@FunteX]

All you hear when your speaking is saliva, please wipe the drool and try again . . . XD

[@telecleez]

I wonder if you're gonna be able to drop Paratroops out of the plane at some point in time?

[@raakeshsingh7852]

There is mod by Cuesta which can

[@pancakeoperator]

Already working kzbin.info/www/bejne/moisnmOarL-Gatk

[@joeds3775]

Rather drop polititians... blue ones preferably.

[@homeworxchannel4120]

They just added it. We did it yesterday and it was sick! Also added flares also sick! Lol

[@raakeshsingh7852]

@@homeworxchannel4120 try dropping flares on paratroopers 😉

[@Alfred_pl]

Hello. Im really enjoying this C-130 mod, but I have 1 issue. My hercules still falls down when Im flying (Im on keyboard), and I want to ask is there any setting or swich or something to hold it upright. Pls don't be mad if this is stupid question but ussualy Im a weekend player so if someone could help I'd be veary gratefull. (sorry for my terrible english)

[@pancakeoperator]

Mod has been updated to 5.9 Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moisnmOarL-Gatk Reddit link to download and changelog: www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/k4scbj/anubis_hercules_mod_59_updated/?

[@KJ-kn8pg]

Hey cap, I am new to this game and because I don't have a very good pc I play the 1.5 version of dcs and its not lagging. I am on a budget (don't want to spend too much money on video games but I love that Sim) and believe it or not, I am flying with mouse and keyboard,and for my surprise its actually flyable and I did the training missions without struggle controlling the su 25. ( your video about flying without joystick encouraged me not to give up). So I am probably going soon to buy my first aircraft. Because I am on a budget I want an aircraft for 15 dollars, basically the FC3 aircrafts. Until now I like most the f-15 and the su 27? Which would you recommend me to buy? Recommend me one of these 2 and any aircraft from the FC3, thanks again. I am new also to flight Sims so consider me as an absolute begginer.

[@kestrel16c32]

Well if you don't have a joystick yet I recommed the F-15 because the Su-27 is a little less stable in the air from my experience.

[@KJ-kn8pg]

@@kestrel16c32 I have seen the same recommendation on reddit. As I can see, the f-15 is easier to fly. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@KENNYB322]

Just to let you know 5.8 & 5.9 work on my laptop, but neither work on my desk top. Hope someone comes up with a solution. thanks

[@sethr371]

IAS climb

[@musicmandz]

Engine start order 3 4 2 1

[@LocalJobStealer]

WHats does view 2 do?

[@fla1230]

Força Aérea Brasileira.

[@saule_8008]

We always started the #2 engine first. Then 3 4 1

[@saule_8008]

I was hydro at ittle rock and ramstein

[@suecobandito8954]

Agree, #2 next to the GTC (gas turbine compressor). Made for most air to turn n burn. Also primary dc bus and I think aux pump for brakes on that bus. Did my initial pilot training at LRAFB, 1982.

[@cgjimeneza]

hi, is this still valid for V6.8.2?

[@grimreapers]

Think so.

[@a47mlb]

Is there an auto-start key bind by chance?

[@grimreapers]

Dont think so :(

[@Rich3862]

In the real world you would've lost all power because low speed ground idle doesn't allow generators to make power and you had the APU turned off..

[@cedrictaylor08]

Dose it tank

[@marcdraco2189]

I googled this and it talks about server/client. Is it possible to have this for a "Bill No Mates" like moi?

[@sibzy1]

You can use this single player if that's what you mean?

[@marcdraco2189]

@@sibzy1 Yeah. It's just when you see "client/server" that usually means multiplayer only. I'm not that well up on DCS - I've only recently bought a Tomcat and the Persian gulf - to find my workload increase to the point where I don't have time to play!

[@trutymeproductions5478]

Autopilot is similar to 747

[@jacobnewman2189]

Is this 5.9????

[@danielpray6049]

Sent this link to a c130 pilot

[@Mrv9019]

Why it lags so much?

[@SmartyKD]

Anyone tried this successfully in VR? I tried and it crashed DCS :(

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Not yet... have you tried running in pancake just to see if it's VR related? Run DCS World OpenBeta\bin\DCS.exe --force_disable_VR to check that while keeping your VR HMD enabled switch on :)

[@SmartyKD]

@@CakePrincessCelestia I think it was my screw up in the mission I created, all works in VR fine!

[@ciberthej]

My Hercules gives me a horrible frame rate pls help.

[@mobgoblin9023]

me too

[@Masteroftee]

Guide for mod?

[@erfguuipo8084]

So bad teaching how to put into ground idle.

[@Rlaxox]

So another video of someone else teaching you how to do something so you can teach others on how to do this? I'm sorry what?

[@LiamTucker]

At least people are learning, doesn't matter where from. Plenty of different people to learn from, so just chose the one you like. And don't watch the ones you don't like. Simples :)

[@kestrel16c32]

Look at the positives: If he had to to learn this stuff for himself first there would be way less uploades because it's more time consuming.

[@Rlaxox]

@@kestrel16c32 GR in general would get actually less shit then they do now if they uploaded less with higher quality ...