DCS F-5E Tiger #1 - Aircraft General

This lesson is geared at those looking to learn to fly their first jet aircraft. Beginning here will provide you with a general overview of the DCS F-5E Tiger covering it's capabilities, features, and a cockpit familiarisation to prepare you for the future lessons that will teach you how to operate the F-5E in Digital Combat Simulator World.
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[@wojtekszazawski4111]

Love the switch from chalkboard to whiteboard because of time frame change

[@mrstorch5068]

Agreed.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Hey I appreciated that you noticed that Wojtek! I wanted to make sure I differentiated the WWII and WWI content from the modern :-)

[@mrstorch5068]

The Air Combat Tutorial Library If you ever decide to do some futuristic planes or spaceships, you could use a hologram.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Star Citizen anyone? Haha

[@aaronwhite1786]

And now one of my favorites is in DCS. Hell yeah!

[@tonyascaso6254]

Well done as always. The F-5 is one of my favorites in DCS!

[@Air-Striegler]

Lovely! So much looking forward to seeing your DCS plane reviews! Great stuff!!!

[@RawPower7]

Great to see you start to cover DCS also! I like both theese sims very much and your tutorials are high quality.

[@whitenoise8952]

So glad you made it to DCS mate. Learned a lot from your Il-2 tutorials. Keep up the great work!

[@acdcdave1387]

Glad you're finally doing DCS videos now too!

[@colindelaney4208]

Beautiful Video again! I'm glad to see you on DCS

Man, I love that you started doing DCS bird tutorials. But expected you to start with Mig-15, F86, Mig-19 and such. Its cool anyways :)

[@RequiemsACTL]

Honestly I did consider using the F-86...but for someone's first jet I thought it was more appropriate to use the F-5. I'm sure I'll get to the F-86 one day ;-)

[@Taipan303]

@@RequiemsACTL F-86 and MiG-15 are really nice models. Also the free A-4E Skyhawk would be a good one to cover before getting bogged down in the ultra complex modern jets

[@rudelchw]

I really liked your tutorials for IL-2 ... unfortunately that Sim didn't work for me, missed the clickable cockpits too much; so I'm glad to see that you are beginning to create DCS tutorials as well. Thanks a lot for that :)

[@RequiemsACTL]

Yeah the clickable pits are nice for all the procedural elements if you want to learn more detail about how you operate an aircraft. You should like what's coming :-)

[@Chikyel]

Very pedagogical. One of the best videos about the F-5E. I did not know about you chanel. Congratulations.

[@brianlivingstonjr.7324]

This is fantastic. I've become very accustomed to your style of your IL-2 videos and very much appreciate you making the jump over to DCS (even if your videos in DCS turn out to limited). Keep up the great work!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Cheers Brian, nice to know you like the style! The F-5 is kind of my test for DCS content. If people enjoy what I've made for it and want to see more then I will do other aircraft too. I already have a couple of other DCS airplanes in the works for what I'm doing, so we'll see how things pan out when the next video releases!

[@Siggy421]

phenomenal, the right balance of info, background and length. This helped me alot :)

[@RequiemsACTL]

Thanks Siggy, good to know you enjoyed it :-)

[@hansgold58]

Great video, looking forward to the next one.

[@Elios0000]

great video i recommend the F-5 to a lot of people that want to get in to DCS and needed a video like this for a wile. hope you do more on the F-5

[@RequiemsACTL]

Thanks Elios, yep I'm making more F-5 content to help people get started with (what should be) their first DCS jet.

[@halops117]

You are sure to become a famous tutorial go-to for many flight sim fams!

[@RequiemsACTL]

As long as people find what I make useful I'll keep making 'em!

[@hammeringhutch9613]

Love the DCS Tutorials Great Work as always and thanks for all the content!!!!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Cheers Hutch, hopefully you'll enjoy the videos to follow as well as this was just giving you a feel for what the F-5 is like:-)

[@joec4106]

Thank you for this! I have been playing DCS for a while now. Thought I knew most about the Tiger II but this video humbled me ;). Looking forward to the next video!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Appreciate you liked it Joe, as it's my first foray into the DCS stuff I've spent a lot of time ensuring it is good to release :-)

[@rudelchw]

+1 I tought that I knew the F-5 pretty well, but watching this I learned that the speedbrakes don't extend as much when the ventral pylon is in use, that was new to me :)

[@jinchoung]

wow what a great overview! thanks!

[@DAPA8484]

An outstanding choice for your first DCS video, Req! Looking forward to watching the second video later today. S!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Cheers Invictus, I think you'll like the second one. Be sure to download the accompanying material I made in the video description! :-)

[@HawkerMkIII]

Oh wow, never seen DCS videos from you. Really enjoyed it!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Cheers Tempest, appreciate it!

[@christianloose9875]

Great introduction. Love the detail overview of the cockpit (element by element)! Keep it up!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Thanks Christian, once I'm done with the F-5 the Hornet is next :-)

[@christianloose9875]

@@RequiemsACTL Great to hear that. BTW I also really like your cockpit flow kneeboard. It was very useful to get started with the F-5E

[@jackcooper6293]

Nice. Way to go! Looking forward to new info on that jet from your point

[@RequiemsACTL]

Thanks, I hope people will like what they see in the next few videos :-)

[@OttScott]

Love the coverage of DCS stuff too.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Cheers Scott, I hope you'll like what's coming down the pipe :-)

[@BlueElwood]

Awesome video

[@antartis73]

Great informative video. I m getting the F-5 on DCS

[@RequiemsACTL]

Have fun! It's a great jet to learn on!

[@sheepy2688]

Very excited to see you in DCS!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Cheers Tim, I've actually had DCS for years, since LOMAC actually, but never bothered making videos for it as it was annoyingly difficult for me working with their replay system after getting used to the easiness I could use the Il-2 version. I figured out some content I thought would be useful for DCS people hence why you'll see some more DCS stuff in addition to Il-2 of course down the road

[@Chilcix]

Fantastic video!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Thanks! I don't like making super long videos (and don't need to since I don't use ads on the channel) so I tried to keep it to a decent overview of the airplane :-)

[@MrCarvion]

Oh this is great! Thank you!!!

[@igorpod857]

Wow! Needed cool video, and I wait Huey series. Thanks.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Ah the Huey...that's a helicopter I could definitely get into!

[@igorpod857]

@@RequiemsACTL Super!

[@rev8947]

Would love some F-14B dogfighting guides that are more centric against how to fight specific planes like the mirage or 16. Or maybe dcs match up videos where two planes are pitted against each other and you analyse each jets strengths eand weaknesses in that fight.

[@blackknight3311]

The info in the video is awesome man We need more for other planes

[@RequiemsACTL]

I'll be making more videos for DCS aircraft like these if people enjoy the F-5 stuff I'm making. Keep an eye out for video #2 as that one is going to be key to understanding things moving forward :-)

[@MrCarvion]

As always, excellent instructional video series on the Tiger. Could you please do a similar series on the L-39 Albatros? Also including the different bombing and rocket emplyoment procedures and maneuvers. A side note: The "Krusant" campaign is very inspiring and teaches the basics of the weapon employment using bombing charts and fixed rexticles. Cheers and thank you for your tutorials!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Hmmm I don't own the L-39....the thing with DCS modules is I create flows for them so they take a little longer. I'll look into that module and see.

[@MrCarvion]

@@RequiemsACTL thank you Requiem! Alternatively the C101 offers the same capabilities, is I believe the more modern trainer jet and has "eastern layout" cockpit and handling, if it appeals more to you.

[@asotelles]

your channel is great

[@TheWhoamaters]

The F-5 and the "Coming Soon" Mirage F1 are going to be my main planes in this

[@TheCamperDCS]

Nice video!!

[@J-Dads]

This is the fair dinkum video resource for DCS. Onyer mate

[@RequiemsACTL]

Cheers Mal Dale, appreciate it!

[@dannycobian3526]

A mig 21 vid would be useful plz

[@rekunta]

I’m finally getting a new rig next month, and am eyeballing the F5E as my first jet. I’ve tried DCS before and attempted to learn the Blackshark for my first module. Huge mistake. It was so in-depth it turned me off the sim altogether. I’d like a module that’s a lot more basic and this looks to fit what I need. I was thinking of the Hornet, A-10 or Viper but hear they can have a heavy learning curve. Thanks for these videos, they are a good reference to have in the learning process.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Yeah the Blackshark is an intense one to get into for your first. The F-5 is a good point to start with if you've never flown a jet before. The F-86 is another option to get accustomed to the extra speed, but the F-5 is a better choice overall.

[@ysiadpir1423]

I love that little jet. It would be nice if it got a minor texture update to current DCS standards, but it still holds it's own.

[@RequiemsACTL]

I was told about a cockpit retexture for the F-5 is available but I figured I should show it in its natural state. It really is a great jet to fly, even my wife could do it! ;-)

[@ysiadpir1423]

@@RequiemsACTL yes there is a couple of good ones.. I think I am using a Dark Grey RCAF one. Much better.

[@dutch_bullet]

I've got most modern fighters but I'm thinking about picking this up next sale, got a bit bored with bvr in other jets.

[@mrcrumb4302]

Really nice video. Subscribed. The details in the cockpit graphics are great. What GPU is that running on?

[@RequiemsACTL]

Thanks! I use an RTX3070

[@kannah4394]

It seems to be good

[@mungee2]

Thank you. Onto DCS jets while you wait for IL-2’s Mossie etc?

[@RequiemsACTL]

Well, I think I'm overdue for making DCS tutorials lol I enjoy flying the aircraft in it and I think I can help people with its learning curve using what I'm releasing soon...plus I like jets of course :-D

[@iflycentral]

This would have been useful several months ago. I had to learn the plane from BiggieB. :P Is a very fun plane. Video is nicely done as always.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Sorry about that Central! Lol I've been working on this F-5 stuff on the side after I finished upgrade training in March. It's going to be different to what you usually see from me, so I hope you'll find it useful even though you've learned the F-5 already :-)

[@iflycentral]

@@RequiemsACTL looking forward to it. : )

[@wotblitzchango.paramancosc4115]

A good question. if I am launched an active missile (amraam, phoenix, R77) how is it reflected in my RWR of my F-5? with a letter M? Because since the missile has its own radar, I don't see the enemy plane. Many greetings from Chile. Excellent page.

[@tsakanikasg]

NOICE!

[@Wildharrier]

Absolutly with you in starting with the F-5, but if some one wants to start for free, and does not care about super sonic or radar, there is an A-4 mod that is as amazing as a pay module. Saddly it does not have radio or A/A refuel, but you can launch from carriers, do SEAD, and almost all the things the A-4 can do!!!. For learning is perfect and free!!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Yeah there are definitely a lot of people recommending the A4 around here! I'll have to check it out again as sounds like it has made good progress since the last time I flew it

[@akken2112]

A much better tutorial compared to Grim reapers.

[@joespeed1952]

I might have to pick this module up. Firstly make more room on my PC LOL

[@RequiemsACTL]

The life of a flight simmer...I have Il-2, DCS, and MSFS 2020 installed on one drive...548Gb later and I'm scared to put anything else on it because it just keeps going up lol

[@rsulliv]

Probably a dumb question, but if a plane needs a drag chute to land how is it able to takeoff from that same runway? Are takeoff rolls generally shorter than landing rolls?

[@RequiemsACTL]

No that's not a dumb question at all as we have different considerations when taking off vs landing. There is a concept called "Balanced Field Length" and what this basically does is create certain speeds you need to make a decision during your takeoff roll that give you enough runway distance to come to a complete stop if you have a problem such as an engine failure. If you're below a certain speed you will reject the takeoff (enough distance to stop) or you continue the takeoff (not enough distance to stop). These speeds will change depending on various factors such as weight, weather conditions, and runway length.

[@BlueBaron3x7]

How would you know when to use the deicing feature?

[@RequiemsACTL]

A simple method with using anti-ice is if the temperature outside is 10 deg C or lower and you're encountering visible moisture (clouds, rain, fog, snow, etc) you should turn it on

[@ghostskills]

Try the F-5's nemesis. The MiG-21 is even better! Flameout, pitot shocks and highspeed landings 😎

[@RequiemsACTL]

I've bought it but haven't flown it yet! Currently making some F18 vids

[@DumpsterFire2048]

Are you going to do the Mirage?

[@RequiemsACTL]

I don't own the Mirage yet

[@itdepends8103]

A complete vid on jet

[@Tome4kkkk]

6:30 Is this a cockpit texture mod?

[@jimchen862]

I buy the F-5E BFM and ACM campaign. But not take time to finish any one of them.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Ah ok I don't have the ACM campaign. I've heard it's pretty good!

[@dberaupilot]

One of the very few legit IL-2 content creators goes to the buggy dark side ....

[@RequiemsACTL]

It's all good DB, I'm still actively making Il-2 content :-) I just have some techniques and aids I've created to help people learn their first jet, so I'm using the F-5 to do that initially. It will become more apparent in #2 as this one just gives you a general overview.

[@dberaupilot]

@@RequiemsACTL good to hear! Your channel was one of the ones that introduced me to IL2

[@organic1714]

How to fly planes in world of warplanes?? I hear it's about as hard as arma

[@mrstorch5068]

Yes of course. Truly one of the most challenging flight sims out there.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Never tried world of warplanes...

[@Ale_0103]

Gave it a like now it’s at 420 likes lol

[@HernanMoragaMmHs]

Fucking A!

[@RequiemsACTL]

Lol thanks mate

[@firmaneffendi2801]

Nah... I'm a DCS Mig-21 pilot and I'm good :) Seems like more people gonna join dcs for f-5 instead of mig 21

[@RequiemsACTL]

I don't own the MiG-21 but I've heard it's an excellent module

[@firmaneffendi2801]

@@RequiemsACTL Talking abou how good a Mig-21 module, by the DCS 1.5 standard, they are good and modelled correctly, but in DCS 2.5, Heatblur's Tomcat got the spot better than the Leatherneck MiG-21. By no means saying the Mig-21s are a bad module, they are still fantastic. The only thing it lack is actually a good rival terms like human driven F-4E phantom. You can get the mig a fight with F-5, sometimes it give you a fair fight on with a good terms, but flying it alongside the modern stuff, you put your own nail in the coffin. I personally enjoy the Mig for being realistic and a great "scramble" aircraft for novice pilot, as you can simply just switch most of switch on. But talking about more complex stuff, the MiG-21 somehow feel too simple to operate caused by the "novice all switched up" procedure, while the complicated Tomcat feel "real" because you actually have to select the switch properly to operate the Kitty. If you curious about it, you can check out the 21bis, but if you more to procedural near real life experience (like you mostly did in some of your video content) I will say the Tomcat give you a good sense. While the more modern stuff like Hornet and Viper, somehow still "far" from reality due to the nature of both aircraft still in USAF and USMC service respectively. The Tomcat give you in good position and have better VR support. I rarely flew the F-14 module, because of love-hate realtionship with the complicated procedure.

[@RequiemsACTL]

Thanks for that great info and your personal perspective, I appreciate it as it was a good read! I do own the F-14 and F-18, but I have much more time with the Hornet vs the Tomcat. My brother is going to be my RIO in the F-14, so that is definitely an option to make more content with if people enjoy the approach I'm taking with the F-5.

[@firmaneffendi2801]

@@RequiemsACTL that will be a great and fun idea!

[@romeog.5822]

"" the future lessons that will teach you how to operate the F-5E ""

[@RequiemsACTL]

I've done work on using the weapons and things like that but nothing public yet

[@romeog.5822]

@@RequiemsACTL O man that's exactly what i am waiting for ! With some radar guide ! I'm waiting for you ! Thank you so much !

[@Thrall123RealID]

Looks like a MiG-28

[@rudelchw]

@Panagiotis Filippou Most likely that was meant as a joke/sarcasm :)

[@Aeroflyer_2023]

Coke looking plane😳