DCS A-4E Intro to Navigation Tutorial | Digital Combat Simulator

[@saber8156]

almost 2 years ago (jan 2022)I was hospitalized because of a broken arm this video and the takeoff tutorial helped lighten the mood for me, thank you dcs sport.

[@SportDCS]

Well I’m glad you got that broken wing fixed and hope you’re back in the virtual skies!

[@TrickerDCS]

Navigation? I just use f10 map and the knee board for all my real life needs

[@caduguimaraes]

Lol

[@fabiolean]

Just like daddy did in Vietnam 🙃

[@williamleadbetter9686]

As an F-16 pilot once told me,"If you not cheating your NOT trying"

[@Leroy092]

Hey, Just wanna say thanks for making these A-4E videos. I never really looked into the DCS modding scene because I thought it was all reskinned F-15's and the like. Seeing the work that went into this craft is impressive for a free mod and I am sure to give it a try now, all thanks to you! This is my favorite era of aircraft to fly, where the computer helps but doesn't do everything! And it isn't as quirky as the Viggen's cartridge system, so I might actually be able to get some flying in rather than all the accounting work a Viggen requires before you take off :).

[@blaineburgess]

I have never stopped on a youtube video to comment in regards to the production, but with you being a smaller channel in the grand scheme of things, I feel inclined to let you know along with the many others that the quality of these tutorials are fantastic. I appreciate the concise explanations, all delivered in a professional standard that allows beginners to move into understanding the entire aircraft. If this type of work isnt your primary focus, I would strongly recommend it, permitted you enjoy making the content.

[@nbr1rckr]

Phenomenal work. Perfectly illustrated and easy to follow. Thank you. Forgot to sub last time but you've definitely earned it, don't worry.

[@l0nelypixel]

Your Tutorials are top class. Thank you for the great effort and content.

[@nima33333]

The best tutorial I have seen on DCS, really clear and educational

[@rileyfitzsimons8875]

Woooooooo, yeah baby that’s what I have been waiting for, That’s what it’s all about, whooooo!

[@nic_the_grekk0262]

dude you are a godsent your tutorials are so informative yet so easy to understand

[@the_real_bin_chicken]

excellent tutorial! thank you! I especially love the intro! it's got that old school training/documentary vibe to it!

[@rybo9494]

What is the background song used in the intro (the one before you roll the tape)? It's so dreamy, I need it in my playlist

[@SportDCS]

I’ll have to go back and check. It’s a royalty free track via Epidemic sound. They have some excellent vibes on there

[@rybo9494]

@@SportDCS Alright thanks, let me know if you find it. And thanks for the incredible tutorials!

[@amandafisher4233]

Great presentation style and very well produced! Lots of fun to watch and informative.

[@philbivins7133]

Hello great video, love this little giant of an aircraft. I’m retired Navy and Vietnam veteran. I remember the A4 very well. May I ask what in your opinion is the best video to download and install the latest version of the A4. Thank you and well done.

[@SportDCS]

Best video for downloading and installing would be by my buddy Sidekick65 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6WcmqhtrLCKqMk

[@roundabout2926]

Sport, I'm really enjoying this series of videos. Keep up the great work!

[@tommy5285]

Gotta hand it to you. The opening with the 80's style intro is absolutely Mint! and bang on from every training video I ever watched in the military! Thank you for doing these tutorial series for the A4!

[@EagleSQN]

Very helpful and simple with a clear explanation. I hope besides AAR, you also provide tutorials related to Air to Ground and control tips / tricks for this aircraft. Good Work. Thanks!

[@SportDCS]

All in the works! Appreciate you checking it out!

[@davidarcher943]

Thanks for covering this aspect of Tacan navigation!

[@theflyingfool]

Your videos are really well constructed and informative Sport! Thanks a lot!

[@breaky011]

Great video thanks. Do you know what the "NAV PAC" on the BDHI is used for, and also do you know what the #1 BDHI needle does? Haven't seen a good answer on that so far.

[@yappydawg8985]

I know that the TACAN in the A4 mod is a bit of a code hack since the devs don't have access to all of the DCS internals and I was wondering are there any limitations or special considerations when setting up AAR missions with the A4?

[@SportDCS]

There are not (as far as I know). A2A TACAN is a bit of a mess in DCS right now as it is, but head on over to the discord and see if you can get a little better answer than from me!

[@thunderace4588]

Thank you for making this A-4E navigation tutorial for us.

[@Ferkal]

Hi, algorithm. This channel rocks. ;)

[@SportDCS]

I like to think of it as a person. Al G Rithm

[@gwalker3092]

Been cheating using 540 but will use Nav as intended. Thx for mod and channel its great plane to fly, thx for your work on this

[@williamleadbetter9686]

Wow! You got the Aloha Snackbar club extension pack

[@Snowy57]

This is excellent. So clear and on point. Thank you!

[@anytimebaby917]

Great instructional technique, making complex, simple!

[@willhartsell2283]

these videos are top notch...please continue the series

[@therobgrady]

Fantastic Tutorial Sport! Thanks and keep them coming!

[@ronaldwatson1951]

Excellent explanation I'll soon will be joining the DCS community not sure about what spec computer to purchase, any recommendations would be appreciated. Absolutely navigation will be my primary learning step. Good video and two the point 👌

[@pyroscot]

Love your videos sport, quality fella. Pyroscot

[@calvinmulraine736]

Great quality videos, keep up the good work pal.

[@catdaddy57]

Love your videos my man....keep them coming!!!

[@Tetemovies4]

So it's like an INS but the speed is measured with the radar rather than integrated from the measured acceleration?

[@SportDCS]

Correct. It works great, so long as the radar can reach the ground.

[@juniorgretzky]

Great video Sport! Do you mind if I share this with my coworkers? (Keep up the good work)

[@Sidekick65]

Nice work. Thanks!

[@klightfoote]

Awesome intro video

[@SPFLDAngler]

I still can't believe this is FREE

[@Altra2503]

what does the two needle mean in the bdhi? The needle with the gap points to where you want to go but what does the arrow needle do?

[@jameshd8373]

Hey man, just wondering if you're planning on doing anymore tutorials on the A4? I've recently been trying to get to grips, and trying to look for a hand with all the weapons systems! Thanks for the great tutorials so far, really helped:)

[@SportDCS]

I am! Probably cover air-to-air refueling next followed by weapons employment

[@jameshd8373]

@@SportDCS thats great! Thank you fir the reply, I look forwards to your new vids!

[@jameshd8373]

@@SportDCS also just a quick one, but are you aware you have a paracord bracelet tutorial in your a4 tutorial playlist? Just thought I'd let you know

[@gradycdenton]

I appreciate the VHS effects

[@nezihcakir6459]

Thanks. Very very nice

[@phreak2424]

Is there a cold war server where you can fly this plane?

[@caduguimaraes]

Love you videos dude.

[@Jacobruxo]

Quality content!

[@octobre79]

great tutorial, thanks!

[@ToastGaming1779]

How do i know what frequency the tacan is? Like is it on the kneeboard somewhere?

[@SportDCS]

Yep, tacans are shown on the F10 map and are usually a 2, or 3 digit number, followed by an X or Y designation

[@mayurmanudhanya934]

Hey @DCS Sport, Can you please make a video on other radar modes like Terrain Clearance, Plan and search mode, Also can you show us more on adding wp in flight

[@SportDCS]

I need to learn the terrain clearance modes myself, but I’ll start looking into it

[@CrazyRussianPilot]

TOP VIDEO ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@saber8156]

Ery nice

[@wraith444]

Ah, so that's what the second BDHI needle is for... I have to admit it really messes with me to not have a course needle or heading bug.

[@rose415]

is there a tutorial for radar bombing?

[@nyandyn]

For those wondering, if the doppler sea/land switch does not match your underlying terrain the built-in drift is doubled in the sim. Don't ask what happens in real life as I don't know. 😅

[@avm263]

Does anyone know how to fix dead flight computer? everything says 000000 and does't respond

[@noobie6516]

Noice

[@romanostrov3040]

you did fantastic job >W< but need rethinking about how taxi plane on carrier >W

[@SportDCS]

I’ll be doing a carrier ops video. It’s not easy, for sure, but it’s very doable

[@romanostrov3040]

@@SportDCS yep ,not easy is "EASY WORD" 🤣,in practical people make turn to catapult and suddently realize they cant turn back gear in time the A-4 make lop and then BULK! 🤣 But still whit all this I realy love what you did for us all >W< I hope see more of you'r works in future >W

[@Enigma89]

For the algo

[@soldierjonny]

When you are dialing in your frequency, where do you find it?? Im bew to DCS.