DCS: F-16C Viper - Taxi and Takeoff

In this DCS: F-16C Viper video, we'll take a look at how to taxi and takeoff in the F-16C Viper. This is from a pre-release build and is very much work-in-progress. We plan to release the Early Access version in early Autumn 2019.
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[@socratesa2536]

“Oh wow cool, a chart for the rotate speed and take off” Day 1 release: *full afterburner* “it’ll take off when it takes off”

[@romakrelian]

Socrates A truth

[@unsaved013]

Release day +100: still full burner take off because i can

[@PLHarpoon]

This is so true :D

[@EvanWeeks]

Me, after full burner takeoff: Dangit, now I need to learn to AA refuel in this thing...

[@migkillerphantom]

Wait, people actually take off without full burner in jets that have a burner?

[@frederf3227]

Small note on takeoff technique: Begin raising the nose 10 (15 AB) knots prior to computed liftoff speed. Don't wait for liftoff speed before raising nose. In this case 145 knots for 155 liftoff. Pitch rate should remain positive (~3 dps) throughout the liftoff and normal pitch at moment of liftoff is usually 8-12 degrees. The initial climb out is often at a higher pitch than was the case at the moment of liftoff. This takeoff was at a pitch of about 5 degrees and at a low or zero pitch rate which resulted in a faster than desired takeoff which did not positively leave the ground. Notice the tires recontacted the runway briefly. In order not to over-rotate the airplane when using the technique described above an absolute pitch limit of about 15 degrees should be observed near the ground as well as ensuring that initial rotation is not less than the recommended speed or rating the nose up too aggressively. An example takeoff using this technique might be after burner takeoff beginning at 145 knots, rotating at 3 degrees per second until an attitude of 12 degrees pitch. During this maneuver and due to the combined effects of acceleration and pitch rate the airplane lifts off with transient parameters of 160 knots and 10 degrees pitch. Other tip is that for most taxiway turns I find keeping the yellow centerline at the 135 degree corner of the eyebrow shield keeps the nosewheel on the paint. Other than those two additions everything looks spot on. Well done and godspeed.

[@anomaly_echelon7994]

tbh I was doing this mistake for quite a while now on the F-15s i used to wait too long that the tire flattens and have to make a emergency landing and realized it recently on the grim reapers video anyways thanks for the advice hope it helps more ppl like me

[@MorganMR2]

The ground crew finally learned how to polish the damn canopy

[@NWestmoreland]

Were you hoping for some streaks or bugs? That would be cool. Add a algorithm to start clean and increase amount by low level flight time. 🤓

[@leightons4500]

Is anyone else just dying for an external of this thing on the ground

[@phantom_a3205]

Leighton S I was hoping to hear that things awesome sounding idle from the outside.

[@TheBananaminge]

A taxi/takeoff video without a "what's that X doing there?" moment?! unacceptable! Awesome stuff Wags, can't wait for this one to come out!

[@Funeral_Potatoes]

Two tornados can be seen at 2:45.

[@Cailean556]

@@Funeral_Potatoes I was thinking the same thing: The Tornados were definitely the odd ones out in that video.

[@dietcoke759]

loving that bubble canopy

[@cowboy10uk]

So how many sim pilots out there are getting a Huge falcon 3 / 4 Vibe from these videos. Like many I cut my teeth on Falcon spending many many many hours flying over Korea. Seeing the F16 cockpit again after all this time, feels like coming home. It just looks and feels like an old friend. Having a full fidelity F16 is a dream come true even for this Mud mover, Now if ED can also manage to implement or better the dynamic campaign engine of the Falcon series, then my god The dream will be complete.

[@BingoSim]

My favorite part was when you called us Doug Masters.

[@tiaria9677]

I had to fire up Iron Eagle last night because of it. Have 1 and 2.

[@oldfrend]

doug masters vs maverick who wins?!?

[@BingoSim]

@@oldfrend Is Goose in the back seat? Does Doug have his Walkman turned on? So many variables to consider...

[@tiaria9677]

@@oldfrend Maverick wins, hands down. Dough was killed in an F-16C by some shitty F-4 Phantom. Who loses to a Phantom in a Viper??

[@robjohnson3437]

Thank you ED for bringing the viper to DCS. I remember 10 years ago playing Falcon 4.0 and being obsessed. This is going to be next fucking level.

[@LIKWID]

The engine sounds absolutely beautiful on the power movements, I'm in absolute love and cant wait for this beast!

[@TGR34SOCMD]

HE said DOUG MASTERS, Great pilot I herd

[@everythingman987]

Also a felon for stealing USAF property and using it to attack a foreign country lol

[@Ostsol]

I had to pause and laugh. :D Favourite film of my childhood!

[@Devil-mn3dc]

I’m waiting to hear Chappie’s name dropped

[@mink1097]

Clicked as fast as I could! Beautiful and informative video as always Matt!

[@_Matsimus_]

This looks amazing!! I need this simulator in my life. Shame I just don’t have the time to master it ❤️

[@maantje2100]

Heey look whose here!! Try it out and record it for ur channel haha

[@gturn234]

You forgot to say, "What's that fully clickable Eagle doing there?" on the taxi out.

[@Colin0221]

Still waiting on that carrier landing video lol

[@schweizerluchs7146]

Lol

[@ComdrStew]

Unlike the other aircraft in VR, I bet the view is amazing in the F16.

[@MattWagner]

Stew. It is.

[@anthonyj5298]

it's weirdly awesome, i have flown the f16 in prepar3d and xplane 11 just to get ready for this one.

[@Viper81]

That big GE engine sounds glorious, already. Awesome work, Wags! And keep those videos coming...

[@joec4106]

Yoooo! Not expecting the next vid this early! Thank you MATT!

[@nielsmallant2710]

Matt loving the videos, and the frequency of publishing too! Hyping up done right!

[@tinglydingle]

Listen Wags, I've never done a mil power takeoff in my life, and I'm not starting now.

[@tinglydingle]

@@Matthew83128 That's why god gave us KC-10s

[@krippz7980]

Great video Wags. Really looking forward to Viper Early Access

[@ThaWhistle]

My birthday is the 26th. Thanks in advance for releasing it by then ;)

[@shafrirkashi7]

I bet AtA refueling is going to be a treat with this one

[@therealcharliesix7126]

Great work! Gotta love attention to detail.

[@moxbox6]

Haha loved the “Doug Masters” quip! Funny thing is, Iron Eagle is what inspired me to absolutely love the F-16! I immediately went out and bought a 1:48 scale model of it and a 1/16 scale model of the cockpit! Thought about that movie the whole time I built those! And now, so many years laters thanks to ED’s incredible sim platform, I, and so many others, get to unleash the “Doug Masters” within us. I know, I’m being stupid, but man I’m excited for this! I love the F-15, F-18 and so many others, but the F-16 is a fighter pilot’s fighter! Like the Spitfire and the Mustang, it was made with every consideration to give the pilot the edge in a dogfight. Power, visibility, maneuverability and firepower - for it’s small size, it is a BEAST! Thank you for this. I can’t wait to become Doug, but without that cheesy tape player strapped to my leg! I bought my Rift S just for this & I hope everybody has as much with this as I plan to.

[@MattWagner]

Thanks for the support and we hope you love DCS: Viper!

[@moxbox6]

@@MattWagner I know there is a lot of negativity surrounding the early access aspect of this (and other modules in the past) but people need to realize that these things take time and money. If this module is going to look and feel as good as the others I have purchased, take your time and do it right! My relationship with my wife can handle the strain! Haha. Peace.

[@saiajin82]

I was expecting this video to be release this Thursday to be honest, that was a quick turnaround by the ground crew, September 25th release date here we come!! :)

[@saiajin82]

The cockpit looks fantastic you can actually get a sense of depth when you look at the MFD's and the center console as well as the left and right Aux panels, outstanding.

[@TheRobo]

I can't get over how awesome that bubble canopy is going to be. Never again will I have to dance around in my seat like a Mexican mariachi band when I lose sight of a bandit because of cockpit frame masking. Edit: Curious wags, will there be a similar option for Milpower to Afterbuner detent like the hornet has with the finger lifts? That feature is incredibly useful for me and would love to see something similar if the viper has a similar option.

[@clankilpatrick4417]

Very nice way to build the anticipation in a constructive way. I'm a big fan of Hornet, but Falcon is lookin' really good!

[@Wolfkin18]

Those sounds. Awesome.

[@GetSeriousMedia]

I can't wait for this...and I can't wait to see what is coming next!

[@zackbenson7658]

Hi Matt, I am glad you are doing these videos for the F-16 now. They inspired me to go ahead and buy the F-16 now while it is still on sale. I have been meaning to buy it before the end of the month to get the 20% off but had kinda gotten wrapped up in RL stuff and almost forgot about the deadline that is coming up. Really looking forward to the Viper! Please keep the videos coming. I am enjoying them :)

[@MattWagner]

Thanks for the support!

[@GumbosFlyingCircus]

Looking nice...enjoying the videos :) Think will pre-order on Friday and seems not too far off now.

[@ivo5581]

DCS and F-16 the best ever, thank Matt

[@deRunenz]

Can't wait for the cold start

[@anthonyj5298]

Good video as always! Let the f16 vs f18 rivalry begin!

[@montrose699]

Everyone has their preference but they are both amazing jets - we are so lucky. I feel for the guys who like to fly red and the lack of hi fidelity aircraft :(. I am not a Navy guy but love the F18. I too was a Falcon flyer back in the early 90s and cant wait for the F16.

[@PiperFishing]

Id love to see what Matt"s cockpit setup and VR is like.

[@Ryan-pm5ss]

he actually has 2 setups. In this video, he is not in VR (using TrackIR)

[@Nirvi_gspb]

forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=227616

[@jamesspeigner1110]

Looking good man! Really looking forward to flying this baby. Still in the learning curve on the Tomcat though.

[@rileykenyon3626]

Looks great Wags!

[@CapitanTavish]

In the last few years I never opened KZbin so fast as much as when Matt Wags notification rings

[@spacextreme1]

Also waiting for the JF-17 module. All screen interior.

[@joshlambert3327]

Thing sounds amazing from inside the cockpit.

[@v44n7]

I love to watch DCS video of modules that I will never be avaiable to afford. DCS it's the best!

[@everythingman987]

I'm old enough to rock and roll!

[@lukew2031]

Another great video sir! Clearly you are at full reheat with Viper development. I was silently hoping that it would be filmed in one of the air bases of Syria map since you mentioned it was your favourite one. I know that Syria map is off topic, and up to the 3rd party, but any chance you can show us more of that map in the next Viper video?

[@grendul4497]

I have the self control of a 5 year old. My first T/O will have throttle pinned to the firewall and I hope it’ll be a struggle to gear up before I over speed them. Then I’ll tilt this thing 9Gs to vertical and see what happens as I look out over the horizon as she climbs.

[@frayz2980]

Thank you Wags, very unexpected)

[@tommyzDad]

"Chaaappiiiiiiiieeeeee!"

[@nocod100]

he killed me at Doug masters

[@artiqk1736]

With all those videos, i hope the Viper will be out this month !

[@pillowsocket]

I am ready!

[@kevin1873]

Iron Eagle reference. Nice!

[@Channel-jj7os]

Tornados at 2:45

[@adamrasmussen1839]

Geekin out over here! Best.Jet.Ever

[@teknetinium]

Great Model! I wish It was my favorite bird, but its the opposite in my case, best wishes for Su27x!

[@aitke12]

Which tape are you running?. Dont think the HUD and Alt reads out that way. But then again Ive never worked Blk 50s.

[@OzDeaDMeaT]

Thanks Wags :)

[@ninegravity2275]

Damn right! Take off!

[@PotholesInMyLawn]

wow 6 people are really mad that space x did not come up with this...

[@saiajin82]

Honestly, I really think there is a committee of people out there committed to down voting every video..smh.

[@stanislawi.4610]

Cool settings of your Trackir

[@MattWagner]

Just default settings.

[@KingofCabal]

pffft takeoff charts. FULL BURNER NOW!

[@Xstounds]

Hello Matt! How do you like the F-16, is it convenient for you to use its ICP in the DED in comparison with the F-18? Personally, I think its control is more convenient and understandable, despite the fact that you need to do a little more clicks to turn on the ILS, TAСAN, etc.

[@MattWagner]

I really don't prefer one more than the other, they are just different. Tough part is keeping "currency" on several aircraft at the same time and not swapping terms and procedures.

[@UncleShanky]

I preordered and camt wait. I love both the f14 and f18 Nd I know I'll love this too

[@VelocityFilmsCO]

Is there a thunderbirds livery by default like he hornet with its blue angels livery? thanks!

[@theflyinggasmask]

Looks great, are you guys gonna ship it with a Danish AF livery?

[@hansstelzer5437]

No only dutch

[@TheBix8257]

"Dammit Chappy, I'm doing it my way!!"

[@wurzzzz]

Wags, I noticed the HUD altitude counts with the ones digit. I know this is a work-in-progress, but I was curious if you guys knew something I don't. All the F-16 HUDs I've seen only count the tens digit, the ones digit is a fixed "0".

[@MattWagner]

Yes, we are aware thanks and it will be adjusted.

[@wurzzzz]

@@MattWagner very good!

[@IkusaGT]

Will there be a clean configuration for the Viper as there is for the Hornet?

[@MattWagner]

Yes, already possible.

[@RickOShay]

Constructive criticism. It would be far better to start with some external camera panning around the plane before going to cockpit view. You may be very familiar with these planes but most of your audience are not. It's also 'setting the scene' best practice. Also midday lighting is very harsh and makes viewing internal controls difficult. The capture software either needs a wider aperture setting or increased gamma / brightness when processing.

[@kbpika]

When's he release? I need to know when to take vacation!

[@MrPhantom453]

Would be nice to get some various screen shots of the F-16, both internal, external over terrain etc.for out desktops/ screen lock, like we did prior to the launch of the F/A-18. Various resolutions would be appreciated (3440 x 1440 in my case). Happy to have a replacement for my F/A- 18 ..... well just for a while.

[@MattWagner]

Phantom453. Once the external model is done.

[@MrPhantom453]

@@MattWagner Thank you!

[@bandit1797]

When you say that the viper will be available early autumn if from Australia so it’s different for me does that translate to October-early November?

[@MattWagner]

Northern hemisphere.

[@mrbrianbrush]

i'm assuming a month and a half to 2 months from today

[@bandit1797]

Matt Wagner thought so just checking thx for quick reply loving your guys work keep it up

[@prodog2355]

Yeah ... i kinda hate sometimes ppl in the USA use seasons...as release dates. Totally not global friendly

[@joshuastephens4903]

November basically

[@williamhughjoneswill5981]

That's some graphics 😎

[@Sirrah81]

Sorry if asked before, but will we be able to activate pilot body from the EA release? (Lack of pilot body is kind of an immersion killer in VR)

[@MattWagner]

We will try. The artist responsible is currently focused on the external model and landing gear. If we don't have it ready for the early access release, it will come soon after.

[@Sirrah81]

Ok, thanks for the quick response Matt 🖒 Can't wait for this one!

[@antongazaryan2532]

You can fly and land any airplane using just AOA gauge, and I love to have triple indicator next to the HUD.

[@Tha1mikemike]

Winter is coming

[@Birdrunner54]

@Matt Wagner There is no way ground crew would leave a ground safety pin (especially on without a "remove before flight" flag attached) in the manual chute release handle prior to flight. I noticed this in cockpit orientation and apparently it still hasn't been addressed.

[@MattWagner]

Already changed, but after I made this video.

[@Birdrunner54]

@@MattWagner Good to hear, thanks.

[@thestruuus]

Will the f16 release include dcs bios configuration for us simpit pit loonies?

[@BIGNEWY]

I am sure the DCS Bios crowd will have one ready after early access starts.

[@blabla7535]

"hmm - this taxi to the runway is quite far - ah, full burner Taxiway Takeoff!"

[@kingGEAR21]

Woooooooooooooo.

[@hiddengnome]

Matt mentioned our butts! :D

[@anthonyhershko]

I'm not new to the F-16 but Do you have any idea why when I'm landing the F-16, the rudder is not working. I keep pressing Z-X and nothing happens.. I'm using HOTAS by Thrustmaster, but I don't have a pedals. Thanks!

[@surrealsupercell7217]

Do you need to pre-order in order to get early access to the F-16 later this fall? Or is it a special invite kind of thing?

[@MattWagner]

No, pre-order provides a 20% discount.

[@surrealsupercell7217]

@@MattWagner 😅👍

[@ubit123]

Wgy Wags videos are blurry? Even on 1440 quality.

[@blackender5395]

Will there be a "FC3"-style module for this F-16C Viper? Equal in price as the SU-33 or F15 modules ,15 euro?

[@shafrirkashi7]

No

[@madade27]

What happened to the focus ? from "brakes off" .

[@RibshackTV]

He called me Doug Masters!!! *blushes* I'm Chappy Sinclair, thank you very much! :-)

[@domenique4641]

For how long is the early acces sale for the F-16?

[@shafrirkashi7]

until the early access release which if roumers are true will be in a couple of weeks more or less

[@TheLev11]

Is the fpm supposed to raise itself to the guncross whenever the plane stops?

[@NubsCockpit]

i cant wait !!! ... AHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGG xD

[@jaek_898]

Wags when you get around to doing the startup video, please let us hear the startup sound (by not talking as much as possible)

[@tiaria9677]

Was this on the Nellis map and, if so, what base was this from?

[@Cailean556]

*Nevada Test and Training Range map (NTTR) and that was at Nellis AFB.

[@tiaria9677]

@@Cailean556 Awesome thank you! I bought that map just recently and have not spent enough time in it, obviously! I can't get over how amazing this game is, world's better than Falcon 3.0 from the early 90's, that is for sure.

[@Cailean556]

@@tiaria9677 No problem. I only found DCS a few years ago myself. I have not looked back. There are some new maps on the horizon, one free (location currently unknown, only that it suits WW2 and modern conflicts) and a couple from other developers (Syria - potential to release alongside the F-16 or shortly after, Falklands - no release date yet, Afghanistan - no info, just a confirmed future map) so we'll have no shortage of interesting places to fly very soon.

[@tiaria9677]

@@Cailean556 Wow, I did not know about any of those. I am planning on getting the other map with the UAE soon, but have to buy the F-14 first.

[@viperdriver82]

"Don't worry Doug Masters".........I almost died HAHAHAHHAHAHA!

[@jesselanham1923]

usually we'll set the bore cross at 10 degrees NH at rotation speed

[@projenitor2387]

Wish they added a bit more taxi way bounce for the head motion

[@MattWagner]

The oleo compression is still being adjusted.

[@luichek1858]

hype hype!!! :)

[@tinuzz88]

Is it me, or does the 1440p look like upscaled 1080p?

[@TOKOLOSH3]

BURNERS MATT!!! BURNERS!

[@p0p771]

Small bug found: Take a look at 6:23 - The DED repeater on the HUD is clearly visible over the HUD camera. Shouldn't the HUD camera obstruct the view of the HUD?

[@bwRavencl]

The camera seems to be located in front of the HUD towards the nose: www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/awa01/301-400/awa306-F-16D/images_Steve_Bamford/F-16D_BLK40_15.jpg Only the earlier Blocks had the camera between the pilots head and the HUD glass.

[@MattWagner]

It is correct as is.

[@p0p771]

@@MattWagner indeed, that really surprised me: i.pinimg.com/originals/27/98/7f/27987f9eac590dba4cee370bc5d08f9e.jpg

[@pedroandrade4203]

Dear Santa:...

[@BlueElwood]

Doung Masters reference Instant classic