DCS: F-16C Viper | Air-to-Ground Helmet

[@MattWagner]

Pinned by Matt "Wags" Wagner NOTE As always, these videos provide a preview of an upcoming feature to assist you in understanding a new feature. Later, it is quite possible that the feature will change, and the feature functionality has changed. As much as I’d like to, I lack the time re-record these videos.

[@MattWagner]

Whilst I planned the next video to be about Viper ECM, we discovered an issue that must first be addressed before I can create such a video.

[@D31TCJG]

Hope we get the video and the ECM pod in the next patch! Thanks for everything Wags, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy new year!

[@startrekmike]

Hopefully the ECM is still on track for the upcoming patch.

[@hunter-c3r]

Hope you can get that issue fixed, nothing better then to send some xmass music to the enemy!

[@kruegerbnu]

I was really looking forward to this video. Can you say how effective it'll be? The harrier pod doesn't do much of a difference...

[@SDsc0rch]

whilst??

[@JTACRIFLE]

This is a wild development for anyone looking to own the close air support and strike space!

[@Dan20q]

Doesn't the A-10C already fulfill those?

[@Jason608]

@@Dan20q Yes. And also the F-16C is a multirole aircraft capable of CAS.

[@mfmees]

@@Dan20q F-16 is cooler

[@JTACRIFLE]

@@Dan20q To some degree. Depending on the area and how contested it is. Variety is the spice of life!

[@ImpendingJoker]

@@JTACRIFLE To some degree? That is the A-10's sole mission. And it does it better than any other aircraft in the inventory.

[@DoradoFever]

Long anticipated feature for many! Thank you ED team for knocking out the Viper Roadmap

[@Impact117]

That ocean surface / sun reflections looks great !

[@SmukY123]

I can't unsee the B008.5. I just can't. Sorry.

[@Brokkolesz]

Like on a calculator in high school.

[@chrisvanegmond3157]

Came here for this.. lol.

[@DRgolf895]

exactly what i thought lol

[@rabbi_dragon_slayer]

SAME 😂

[@CoyoteOne]

Im most excited for being able to SEE our selected steer point in the helmet now :)

[@SQUID_2259]

Another great video showcasing the wonderful integration work ED is doing for our modules. Bravo Zulu Matt and the ED team on a job WELL DONE!

[@plokkum]

Yesss, these features are the ones I’ve been missing the most. Makes impromptu ground attacks so much easier. Thanks!

[@MrPhantom453]

F-16 getting a tonne of love right now!

[@TrickerDCS]

A welcoming surprise 🤓

[@olereidar]

This will be a game changer 😃

[@aperturedelements8789]

I can't wait, the F16 is really starting to come together as a full module.

[@blakeerickson514]

YES! This is number one feature I've been waiting for!

[@tinuzz88]

Am I right in assuming that designating through the helmet would automatically slew the TPOD to that location as well? It would make sense, but would just like to confirm.

[@MattWagner]

Yes, the TGP slaves to the SPI.

[@benargee]

Not always what you want though.

[@jeeveseventynine9263]

This is going to be so much fun for strike missions. Thanks ED!

[@noahschaefer9635]

Wags is Santa clause for dcs players. I've been waiting for this for a while

[@jasonosmond6896]

I'm a simple man, I see BOO8.5, I upvote.

[@Pricklyhedgehog72]

Exciting stuff, Wags. Appreciate how much work has gone into this. Hopefully the ECM issue can be rectified soon!

[@FuriouslyFurious]

Damn, this F-16 is turning into quite the beast. Good work on getting it updated!

[@sigis72]

The Viper is maturing nicely

[@RailgunCyclops]

this is incredibly helpful! can definitely get on targets way faster by using this and also staying out of their engagement zone

[@jesser6471]

Been waiting for this for a long time. Stoked. Time to do some ECAS! Thanks ED!

[@milipedecentipede2005]

NGL the functionality of the helmet with the MAV is gonna be really really useful

[@ashlittle4545]

It’s got the same stick as the A-10 and now we have the HMCS designation that took the hog to the next level for me. If you don’t have this awesome plane yet? Think it may be time to ask Santa 🎅

[@JasonBourne1227]

Keep these coming! Loving the new bits being added to this module.

[@lilkris3008]

Yes finally the hmd was really rough I wondered why the a10 and fa18 were so much better for hmcs

[@chipwillis]

Awesome. Pretty amazed your videos seem to be one take as well. Wonder how many bloopers ya got hahaha

[@cellokid5104]

That's EXACTLY what I wanted for so long

[@johanverhoeven3661]

Hope the manual gets updated soon since either I'll have to look this videa a 100 times or ready it a number of times while making notes not to forget a single step

[@skatterpro]

All you have to remember is TMS up long

[@peytonhastreiter6866]

Thank the lords finally, I've been waiting for this forever.

[@forsaturn4629]

1:41 Took a moment on how photo-realistic this is

[@flashfire157]

Thanks Wags! Have a Merry Christmas

[@TrevorPotjer]

I can’t wait for the multi threading update! 😬😬

[@kylelaravia1407]

Aw man, this is gonna be awesome. Can't wait for this. You guys are doing great work. Any plans for an updated flight model for the 16?

[@azrzgaming]

Great video Matt!

[@neytria6182]

Finally! I have been waiting for this :)

[@SteveSurgenor]

Sea looking beautiful.

[@theonefrancis696]

This makes bombing much easier. Thanks!

[@b0bl00i]

Such an awesome addition. No more loosing eyesight of those pesky SAMS the same way again. Also, it seems like the aircraft is pulling G's better than before? Maybe an illusion? Thanks Wags.

[@AliBaba-tz1hf]

I thought the same about pulling Gs. But I guess its Wags unmatched F16 skills coming into play here ;)

[@ReflectedSimulations]

At 1:16, what was the button you pressed to go to CCIP? It seemed to me you didn't use the OSB.

[@MattWagner]

Nosewheel Steering/Missile Step Button on the control stick. Cycle CCIP/CCRP/DTOS.

[@ReflectedSimulations]

@@MattWagner Cool, I didn't know that, thanks!

[@MattWagner]

@@ReflectedSimulations It's a very handy function.

[@ReflectedSimulations]

@@MattWagner I find the F-16 is a lot like Microsoft Excel. If you don't know any of the key-shortcuts and cheat combos it's quite complicated, but once you do, you're lethal :D

[@ahnkoo3570]

Oh yea... finally there... we got it baby!

[@topgun5054]

Wags ... what values do you have set for your radar cursor slew? Slewing the radar works fine for me ... not too slow, not too sensitive. But when I use it to move the box around in the TGP or HUD/Helmet like that it is WAY too sensitive. But upping the curve or saturation in axis to tame it down makes the slewing in the radar too slow.

[@SDsc0rch]

this looks really fun

[@Arkayify]

Woo more goodies! Any ETA for the DTC as previously mentioned? Thanks!

[@joachimbrand2314]

Awesome. Thank you very much!

[@chrisjohanning5624]

So many B008.5 in this video.

[@DL-bp7jp]

I can't make the helmet SOI... I am in VIS mode for the maverick, HUD is soi & I press TMS up > 0.5sec. the markers stays in the middle of the HUD

[@MrStefanbojan]

what is TMS forward??? So I can lock the target? I have target management up,down,left,right but no forward

[@biffrapper]

This is badass!

[@BryanDenham]

nice, thank you for the news

[@halops117]

Nice work!

[@thefruitbat111]

Awesome, have been waiting for this for ages, A10 and F/a 18 have spoiled me! I presume the TGP will slew to the SPI created by the Helmet?

[@MattWagner]

Yes

[@thefruitbat111]

@@MattWagner awesome :)

[@_DANZIG_]

Is there waypoint creation also possible with this method? And when will we be able to share Markpoints with wingmen? thx and happy holidays!

[@MattWagner]

Create a Mark point and set it as your SP. Mark sharing will come later.

[@Marcin79W]

Is there or will be in the future an option for HMCS to have some preset or easier way to change amount of data available on HMCS? Especially for AA, since on MP servers it would be nice to quickly get desired settings without too much of running thru DED with ICP. Thank you.

[@swatb2719]

Thank you so much!

[@cuttheloop]

Awesome... will the TGP auto slew to the the SPI once designated?

[@MattWagner]

Yes

[@keithbriscoe99]

I wish the Mav Weapon screen view would slew that smoothly...

[@dorian4219]

hi can i ask when PFL (the green display right of right knee) is planned to be implemented? its not mentioned in the roadmap

[@777coletrain]

When you TMS up for more than .5 seconds, does it switch to the HMD on release of TMS up or .5 seconds after you start holding it?

[@parc5257]

I believe it is after release

[@ashlittle4545]

You will have to release it. No different than setting the radar to TWS with long press right we currently have.

[@MattWagner]

@@ashlittle4545 Correct

[@777coletrain]

@@ashlittle4545 yeah, I'm just curious because 'other games' have it swap after .5 seconds I don't know which way is correct

[@g.skouras2599]

Awesome stuff thank you...

[@MattWagner]

Keep the great videos coming!

[@Sushiconnexion]

Incredible

[@CmdrMoros]

I still cannot find what switch it is you are using to so easily change from the modes. CCIP/CCRP etc... I thought it was the missile step but that sends me straight over to AA mode. :(

[@its-kemo]

Nosewheel Steering/Missile Step Button on the control stick. Cycle CCIP/CCRP/DTOS.

[@clericneokun]

Will you be implementing DTOS for the other planes as well?

[@stevo905]

Fantastic!!

[@davidpetrela383]

Is this new HMCS functionality going to be rolled out in the next update or is it already available?

[@TheKhakikid]

I’ve waited so long :’)

[@BigStevieStyle]

TMS forward? Is that right or up? On my hat switch?

[@Xcal131]

Usually up

[@alcmann]

Did I miss the Easter Egg this go around ? Need more coffee. Really looking forward to this patch. Are Offsets in the HUD going to come with DTOS next year? OA1 OA2 etc. Thanks Matt.

[@UorpvxOboela]

Something changed on my f16. It disappears when my landing gear is out. It appears when i tow away my landing gear. This started to happen when I edited my countermeasures profile file which is totally weird. How to I reinstall the F16 module to fix this?

[@MattWagner]

Already know, please use our forums for such matters, please.

[@wraith444]

Oh hell yes, this will help so much with my SA! Out of curiosity, does the real world viper have the ability to select existing waypoints as the SPI with the HMCS? That would be nice if you have a bunch of tightly grouped mark points that are too close together to differentiate on the HSD.

[@Archer00777]

Yes in RL they can. All MLU models have this as well as the 52+

[@monkatron]

are you using track ir in this video?

[@ianboys1000]

awesome!

[@tierIIstudios]

FINALLY!!

[@thesquishywafflesanddoopvi1277]

I think the Viper is about to take over the Hornet for my go-to plane. Shame it can’t do carrier ops though.

[@Dcs-Brasil]

Great!

[@P90F55]

YAY! Wow.

[@Silent_Productions]

Is feature working now?

[@bossco8264]

HI Matt has this been implemented in game as of 21.12.21? Love the video's please keep em coming, top work!

[@MattWagner]

TADS will be next.

[@LtShifty]

Can we create multiple mark points by slewing and hitting TMS up again, and again?

[@MattWagner]

Yes, 26 to 30 and then warps.

[@TridiverParanormal]

Has this been implemented yet? cause Im not able to recreat what your doing.

[@MattWagner]

COMING SOON

[@Cornflake520]

It says 1337 on the DED and B008.5 on the HUD.

[@pyroscot]

Good video Wags many thanks, question? Shouldn't the selection of the HMCS from the HUD be done via the DMS switch instead of the TMS? Seems a bit weird that DMS is used for all screens selection and we then have to use the TMS for this one in particular? Pyro

[@MattWagner]

No, TMS.

[@ghostdog688]

Logically, yes. But bear in mind that the HMCS setup was added on top of existing software for engaging visually using the HUD. It’s very much something that was added to the Viper after it’s development.

[@МихаилПетров-о3к]

Прекрасно. Когда жеж будет компания для f-16?

[@JackD02061979]

sorry, but.... what does this B008.5 mean???

[@Sirmellowman]

how do you employ the tgp onto that mark point?

[@MattWagner]

The TGP will slave to the SPI. So, simply set the desired cue source (mark point, FCR, etc.) as the SPI.

[@Sirmellowman]

@@MattWagner cool, got it. thanks

[@pooshoveler]

Sweet

[@skybirdnomad]

Is that altitude in meters or feet? You seem awfully high for 14 000 feet

[@Syd536]

Waggy Daddy delivering us gifts a little early!

[@HobelDcs]

is the mav smoke new? :o

[@mikkelkeller6210]

Can you also use it to assign the TGP??

[@MattWagner]

The TGP cues to the SPI, so yes.

[@junak8823]

1:25 7.2G with bombs? Seems to me like an over-G (for bombs) :)

[@chasecarter2346]

i came watching this video god i want to play dcs agian

[@fede_dale]

👏👏👏

[@Dawesy252]

B008.5 …. lol, nice one wags

[@Scorpac]

Hey Matt, would you do some videos about WW2 birds and then discover a list of bugs i could send you, which prevents you from making these videos so ED fixes them finally after years and years?

[@flightsimstuff5417]

J-DAM, J-SOW, "WICK-MID", "MAVRICK", "SPEE".. I love when you talk naughty to me ;)

[@Travis_125]

F-16 getting more and more sexy.

[@flyguy1237]

I see that B008.5 there. I see you Wags =p.

[@slpkntmggt06]

What is the B008.5?

[@DeltaGolfProductions]

B008.5 Nicely played