DCS: F/A-18C Hornet | Comprehensive UFC Tutorial | Autopilot | Radios | TACAN & ILS | Weapons Progs

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Spudknocker

Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Guys! This is a tutorial on how to use the UFC to communicate with the major systems of the aircraft namely the Autopilot, Radios, TACAN and ILS Channels, Weapons programming and Waypoint creation.
This video has been heavily requested by the guys over on the WingmanFinder Discord and Subreddit as the UFC has been a little confusing for both new and veteran DCS Hornet pilots alike!
Hopefully this video will help you guys out!

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@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
Hey guys let me know if you want me to follow up this video with a UFC tutorial in the AV-8B using the same kind of scenario!
@exiletsj2570
@exiletsj2570 5 жыл бұрын
YES PLEASE!
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
Exile 1 sure thing dude!
@craigh1790
@craigh1790 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, please. Definitely. This was a fantastic video. Great job.
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
Craig H thanks for the support man! Share it with anyone you think could use it
@alexanderryan-jones600
@alexanderryan-jones600 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, that would be awesome. I really find the Harrier's avionics confusing.
@deadly107
@deadly107 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a former Jane's F/A-18 player from several decades back (VFA-107 Sea Dragons) and just recently found DCS and the F/A-18C Hornet. I was having some difficulty learning this sim when I found this tutorial. I just want to say thank you for posting it because it has been a huge help to me while trying to learn this Hornet Sim!
@vilson.farias
@vilson.farias Жыл бұрын
This is by far the best F18 video about navigation. Believe me, I have watched them all. The way you organizar the content, the in-depth concept explanations and the detailed step by steps made your channel my favorite source for F18 tutorials. Thanks for such great work!
@keirfarnum6811
@keirfarnum6811 4 жыл бұрын
It’s interesting how different the jets are from each other. The F16 doesn’t have the AP controls in the flight control computer like the F18. It has it’s own simplified panel.
@Allstar14234
@Allstar14234 3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the scene but I must say this video has been the most helpful explanation of this system on the F/A18 that I've seen thus far. Going through the rest to learn as much as I can! Hopefully I will build my skills enough to join you one day. Thanks Spud!!!
@IRONIC1688
@IRONIC1688 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed to make sure I got the UFC interface figured out (Just bought the Hornet last week) loved the tutorial! thanks a lot, sir.
@eightLives_forever
@eightLives_forever 3 жыл бұрын
Best DCS tutorials on the Tube! Hands down! Thanks!
@pilotngb
@pilotngb 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I didn't know how to enter WP's via the UFC. I now know!
@thomasfranzstockhammer7846
@thomasfranzstockhammer7846 2 жыл бұрын
lg ! Very interesting tutorial's Thema " FA - 18 Hornet "
@19540608
@19540608 4 жыл бұрын
For those with autopilot issues make sure you check your game settings. Go to Games play and make sure "Game flight mode is unchecked". Auto pilot will then work fine. Your flying experience will them be outstanding.
@keilylmm6377
@keilylmm6377 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome info Spud. That's what I'm talking about very helpful info. I'm going to give it a whirl today to practice my radio communications. Thanks.
@alexanderryan-jones600
@alexanderryan-jones600 5 жыл бұрын
1. I really like the HSEL (Heading Select) autopilot mode, so much so that I've rebound Trim Hat Left and Right to Heading Select, just like it works in the Mirage and Viggen. 2. I need to find out more about ADF frequencies, both getting them to work in the Hornet's pit and setting up reasonable frequencies in the mission editor which are within the various ranges for all aircraft.
@craig08hull
@craig08hull Жыл бұрын
Just starting out on DCS and flight sim's in general. this video has helped massively so thank you. must be cool to be so fluent in dcs world cant wait to learn everything?
@ValiantDWC
@ValiantDWC 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial! Thanks brother, very informative.
@williaml9120
@williaml9120 3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna go ahead and say this was a very helpful video. I'm gonna go ahead and put it to use right away. I'm gonna go ahead and thank you very much.
@hornetdriver8509
@hornetdriver8509 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Spudknocker! New to the Bug and learned a lot from this video! Also just started using VR..
@pyroscot
@pyroscot 3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent tutorial, really helps buddy many thanks. Pete
3 жыл бұрын
Thks for this video !!! It seems so simple ..... Let's try !
@Sledge72au
@Sledge72au 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial Spud..thanks for the hours you put in for these informative videos..Small observation..when instructing on the HSI, can you remove the map mode?..might help new pilots recognize the symbology when looking at this display (ie./ when looking at map mode, it tends to make it more cluttered)..Cheers and Beers and keep up the great work
@Stisse12
@Stisse12 4 жыл бұрын
Really good one, You take time and are calm, other tutorials are so stressed,, and for a newbie thats not what U want.. This was perfect! How do you use the AUTO button on HSI/Waypoint to Nav to an Waypoint? Thanks
@Galf506
@Galf506 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you especially for the waypoint input part. Only one bit: you could have touched on the fact that disabling the "columns" next to the autopilot modes doesn't ACTUALLY disengage the autopilot, you do need to pull the paddle switch back every time. Which still confuses me a bit, as I didn't realize how ATTH worked - now I know that you can disable some autopilot settings without leaving autopilot entirely! Thanks, again.
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
Galf506 glad I could help!
@smoke_eater_
@smoke_eater_ 5 жыл бұрын
Hey spud! I hope you can make F-14 videos as comprehensive as this. Thanks for these videos as well as the Friday night flights!
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
For sure dude! That is the plan! Were you in this last one?
@czechpilot
@czechpilot 5 жыл бұрын
Cant wait for your F-14 content!! Star level so far:)@@Spudknocker
@smoke_eater_
@smoke_eater_ 5 жыл бұрын
@@Spudknocker Not the most recent on but I was a couple of missions ago...
@Chosinn
@Chosinn 3 жыл бұрын
When inputing coordinates for a waypoint, are you able to use MGRS instead of the traditional reference system you use in the video? Amazing tutorial btw!
@rwm0268
@rwm0268 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks !!!
@NavyGuy2OO7
@NavyGuy2OO7 5 жыл бұрын
That livery is badass!
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
CheapSkateSimmer I definitely thought so!
@JETFOURLITRE
@JETFOURLITRE 5 жыл бұрын
Bloody oath, where did you get it mate?
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
JETFOURLITRE it’s in the ED website downloads section!
@JETFOURLITRE
@JETFOURLITRE 5 жыл бұрын
@@Spudknocker sweet! Thanks 😊
@GreyMaulkin
@GreyMaulkin 4 жыл бұрын
@@Spudknocker since there are 64 *pages* of skins here is a specific link: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3300918/
@dimitriskatsoulis4834
@dimitriskatsoulis4834 Жыл бұрын
Spud, what graphic settings do you use? Cause the overall quality is very smooth and round and juicy! I like the transitions and everything!
@vedran12345
@vedran12345 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for effort to explain.... 👍🖖
@nasty7388
@nasty7388 5 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the video
@Benoatk
@Benoatk Жыл бұрын
Nice!!!! Thank u amigos!!!!
@TheDroppy68
@TheDroppy68 5 жыл бұрын
Been a bit lax in keeping up-to-date with your videos recently. I saw the title of this one, thought "Nah I'm good with this", but decided to watch it anyway and came away learning functionality I didn't even know existed (manually inputting Lat / Long). Thanks heaps buddy! One last thing of note, does anyone else have bad eyes when it comes to reading the moving map? I really think that Belsimtek need to adjust the contrast, or give an option to change the colour of the Command text (even if it's not really prototypical), my eyes have real problems with it at present, especially whilst using the HTC Vive...
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
Insurgent 540 haha thanks for the support dude I am glad you liked the video! I would say that your map issue is probably more a VR issue than an art or design issue on ED’s part to be totally honest.
@iberian21
@iberian21 5 жыл бұрын
Moving the heading selector it can be noticed that the heading bug on the hsi moves around the compass. So inputting a heading with the number keys isn’t always necessary.
@philbivins7133
@philbivins7133 3 жыл бұрын
what app did you use on your phone to get coordinates for bombing island? Great video Spud will need to watch about a dozen times before I get it down...You're a wonderful instructor..."FLY NAVY"
@PiSkiS320
@PiSkiS320 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, so well explain, does the F18 has de ACL capability as the F14 on DCS? Thanks
@shillen65
@shillen65 5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyable video... You´re right, I haven´t used that HSEL-option yet... Short question concerning the PG-Map: it´s looking so nice and detailed, is it more FPS-hungry compared to the Caucasus?
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
Ragnar 65 actually it’s be opposite! You will get much better performance out of the Persian Gulf than the Caucasus
@ALPHARICCO875
@ALPHARICCO875 4 жыл бұрын
Super, Thank you
@rwhunt99
@rwhunt99 5 жыл бұрын
Should make people aware that the frequencies you input are not default, they are set up per mission. Best place to check is the mission briefing. Sometimes it is in the knee board also.
@philbivins7133
@philbivins7133 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool skin...great channel
@TheDragonfly256
@TheDragonfly256 5 жыл бұрын
I think you still need to hit ILS icon on HSI for it to shown lines in your hud.
@bazexo12.73
@bazexo12.73 6 ай бұрын
Hay @Spudknocker. have you done a video tutorial on the Bit test? I've been working through the systems as everything comes online but by the time I have everything up and running. There are about 8 things left in the bit test as a nogo. Also with my IFF. What does XP or AI mean? It's not turning on and I'm getting those two choices when I hit the IFF button.
@o.e.cramps7645
@o.e.cramps7645 5 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a tutorial on using the Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS controllers with the F/A 18c. Would like to see from a pro how all of the switches and buttons are supposed to operate the various aircraft systems.
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
O.E. Cramps if you buy me one I will certainly make you a tutorial video!
@danroko9364
@danroko9364 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, if you could, do one on FA-18 trim controls, as it seems different than regular planes..... and I have seen it behave differently on different occasions. Thanks.
@dj7duece
@dj7duece 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video man. Im new to DCS with F18-C. This really broke a lot of things down to me.
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
I am very glad that it helped you out man!
@MrMeric19
@MrMeric19 5 жыл бұрын
i apologize, im new here. have you any training vids on setting up my own training missions in editor, like for example mid air refueling, or formation flying?
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
This should help you out, its a little long but it covers the basics! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfLdpxjm7uEmMU
@RicCrouch
@RicCrouch 4 жыл бұрын
MiG-21 jumping a Hornet? Brave little bastard....
@utley
@utley 4 жыл бұрын
So if you cant use the ICLS for ILS airfields in IFR, how would you use instruments to land at those airfields?
@TheDragonfly256
@TheDragonfly256 5 жыл бұрын
You know what would be cool? Radial menu (just like jester) but for comms. Instead of weird keyboard kungfu we could just chose voice command using radial menus.
@Kokeshulo
@Kokeshulo 4 жыл бұрын
You hace to set the feecuences un the misión editor?
@ShannonNewbold
@ShannonNewbold 3 жыл бұрын
On your HUD there is that line moving around the compass with the label "E2". what is that ?
@markcomputertech7997
@markcomputertech7997 4 жыл бұрын
How do you turn on the UFC on ground power. Im on the Super carrier and cant talk to the tower for engine start! Someone please help me??
@smirnoff1589
@smirnoff1589 5 жыл бұрын
so how do you enter in an ILS freq, for example: 111.90?
@DickenCider
@DickenCider 10 ай бұрын
is there a way to stop the ufc from turning off automatically
@JonDraper
@JonDraper 4 жыл бұрын
Are you using ReShade for this video??
@bobbyrutz9402
@bobbyrutz9402 4 жыл бұрын
Why do your lights have a blueish tint to them?
@mr.crispybacon
@mr.crispybacon Жыл бұрын
i set it ti my keypad on my keyboard and for a long time idk what it did xD
@stenseins5606
@stenseins5606 2 жыл бұрын
And now we go ahead.............
@rivirugunasinghe2912
@rivirugunasinghe2912 4 жыл бұрын
how do i turn off easy comms pls tell me
@rivirugunasinghe2912
@rivirugunasinghe2912 4 жыл бұрын
pls can you tell me how to turn off auto radio
@henri3446
@henri3446 4 жыл бұрын
my BALT is not working most of the time?
@ubique6859
@ubique6859 3 жыл бұрын
Has much changed since this video release?
@cenkcdemir
@cenkcdemir 5 жыл бұрын
can we get this livery?
@nakotaapache4674
@nakotaapache4674 5 жыл бұрын
how is the skin of the f18 is named ?
@dapwn3ritswatido
@dapwn3ritswatido 5 жыл бұрын
looks like you killed a lot of Sand. The Sand was _Very EVIL._
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
dapwn3ritswatido very evil!
@infotechsailor
@infotechsailor Жыл бұрын
Wait so is there no way to do a normal ils approach in dcs hornet?
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker Жыл бұрын
Nope only ICLS
@ghostlogan5299
@ghostlogan5299 5 жыл бұрын
pls what is best plane attack ground a10a or a10c ?
@lbowiejr
@lbowiejr 5 жыл бұрын
A-10C, no question about it!
@Galf506
@Galf506 5 жыл бұрын
"A" is earlier than "C", so it's worse. In general that's how it is, but sometimes you will find different letters for trainer aircraft (planes meant for training pilots.) In this case though it's just a straight upgrade. The A version was bare bones and simple, in the event of the cold war going hot the US knew that A-10s would be shot down on a daily basis so they focused on making a really sturdy aircraft that would save the pilot, and all the focus was creating a modern CAS platform that the US really never had since the Skyraider was introduced. The plane was modernized in the 90s, when the cold war was over, and the A-10 needed to adapt to different battlefields.
@jonnie2bad
@jonnie2bad 5 жыл бұрын
where is the data for what frequencies are being used by awacs?
@b0bl00i
@b0bl00i 5 жыл бұрын
It's defined for each mission so hard to answer that question. Sometimes you can find it in the mission brief
@aslowsin
@aslowsin 5 жыл бұрын
When I go to engage my A/P modes I can only get attitude mode to select however it doesn’t hold my attitude. If I look over at the left DDI once I engage any A/P mode it says that A/P is active but it does not do anything. I’ve tried reinstalling the module and repairing my dcs with no luck. If someone could help that would be amazing. I’ve posted about this issue before and have gotten no responses.
@Spudknocker
@Spudknocker 5 жыл бұрын
That’s very weird, I have no idea what could be happenong
@aslowsin
@aslowsin 5 жыл бұрын
It’s been like that for me since module release
@Badair91
@Badair91 5 жыл бұрын
Hey dude, the AP is very sensitive to stick movement. Try checking your dead bands to see if there’s any spiking. I was having issues with getting the AP to engage and came across that advice and it cleared it right up.
@aslowsin
@aslowsin 5 жыл бұрын
Badair91 thanks for the suggestion. I somehow don’t thing it will work. I use a dead zone of 5 for my stick. But I’ll try it anyway
@aslowsin
@aslowsin 5 жыл бұрын
No luck sadly
@1over137
@1over137 4 жыл бұрын
You don't need to use ATTH to hold a bank angle for orbit. BALT is enough.
@blythe7754
@blythe7754 Жыл бұрын
14:43
@kornstat3253
@kornstat3253 2 жыл бұрын
RALT= Radio Altimeter
@joelmulder
@joelmulder 2 жыл бұрын
Livery? What livery? I don't even see the plane!
@jarisipilainen3875
@jarisipilainen3875 4 жыл бұрын
17:11 reason its dubai there is nothing to bomb lol. and why bad guys grab airfield nearby LOL how is it possible russians just take airfieöld and start base there LOL
@michaell.8513
@michaell.8513 3 жыл бұрын
What is it with you and the damn sun? always the damn sun is on the Front so we cannot see a damn thing????
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