DCS JF-17 Thunder NEW Cold Start Tutorial!

Hey guys! I haven't made many JF-17 Thunder Tutorial videos but I figured it was high time to correct that! So Here is a tutorial on how to cold start Pakistan and China's JF-17 Thunder affectionately named the Jeff by the DCS World Community!
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[@Spudknocker]

Hey guys! I know that I don't have many JF-17 Thunder tutorials, if you'd like to see more, please let me know! And unpopular opinion... The Jeff looks better with the refueling probe hehe!

[@Eagle01ph]

I like it with the probe on as well... It feels like I left something behind when it's not on. An AAR tutorial for this plane would be nice, since it's kind of like the AV-8B where the probe is off to the side. It's kind of difficult specially in VR.

[@Stormbirds]

More tutorials on this jet are definitely needed. There aren't very many out there so this is a good thing to see!

[@quentinspaeth1757]

yeah more tutorials please, i didn't know the jeff has data link without data link pod thanks

[@stopthecrazyness5812]

i like your videos but do you have to give us a history ????/

[@MohammedAli-zh8kf]

Hello from Stourbridge uk, I just subscribe to your channel

[@Tigermoto]

I love what Deka are doing with the Jeff. I know it hasn't got wing flex yet but the fogging and the inability to update the data cartridge with the canopy closed (knock knock knock) adds a realism no one else has. They really are changing the (ahem) game.

[@desertsaker196]

Quick thing to note with the IFF! You need tell the JF-17 to both transmit and receive in Mode 6. After doing what Spud demonstrated at 15:10, you're going to want to click the upper right UFC arrow next to the period button, and set Mode 6 on that page as well. That way, you are both interrogating and responding to interrogations in Mode 6!

[@Spudknocker]

Good to know!

[@louhodo5761]

You can also use mode 1. I use mode 1 in online play on Hoggits Georgia at War server.

[@iou0]

informative.

[@florentdufay2540]

the majority of dcs servers use the ''magic-iff'' arcade iff simulation option. i dont remember if you can just turn on your interrogation mode 6 with magic-iff server option or if you need to set your reception mode 6 too.

[@user-qz9vm4tx4e]

Baby F-16 as I call this craft. Very capable considering its price tag, especially block 3. Thanks for the tutorial

[@2bae642]

One thing that is very important on this Aircraft, especially if you are employing precision Air to Ground weapons is to use Great Circle, or GC INS alignment instead of FAST INS alignment. You can do a GC alignment by simply turning the INS knob all the way right to the GC position after inputting your coordinates from the kneeboard in the UFCP. The alignment process automatically acquires the correct True Heading from the inputted coordinates and the Coriolis effect, so you do not need to input it in the INS page. The alignment process takes 4 minutes to complete, after which GC and ALIGN will flash on the INS page and HUD. You can then turn the knob to NAV. GC alignment is more precise than FAST and drifts much less. Even with HNS enabled, FAST mode is very unstable and can create errors that can cause IAMs like the GB-6 or LS-6 to miss by tens of meters. In fact, FAST alignment should only be used when you have to scramble to intercept incoming fast movers. GC is the standard alignment mode, and should be used pretty much all of the time.

[@smokie01uk]

Thank you very much for explaining this process. I had the exact problem you device with the LS-6 in a server over the weekend. I could get it to hit the target if I had HNS turned off, but then the HSD would not track my position. With HNS on HSD worked but the LS-6 missed by a long way. Thanks again for the clarification 👍

[@aaronwhite1786]

I really enjoyed the JF-17. Hopefully Deka comes out with a proper template soon, because I would love to make a proper set of IRIAF skins for it.

[@Spudknocker]

There are some nice ones that are out there!

[@Peter-bakker]

Great to see you do some JF-17 vids great job👍

[@louhodo5761]

You don't have to go back to nav mode to load the data cartridge. Also you can have the ground crew load the position of the aircraft with the / communication command. Last prior to take off make sure your zero switch is set behind the SHARS switch. This zeros out your data and comms codes if you eject. The Thunder/Fierce Dragon is easy to setup or use.

[@MetalArrow]

JF-17 is one magnificent jet! It's maneuverability, convenience with the pilot in mind and just the design of the jet itself blew me away, as I've always had prejudice against it.

[@SANDMAN32191]

Great tutorial brother!

[@Spudknocker]

Thanks man!

[@SANDMAN32191]

@@Spudknocker You're welcome my man, stay safe out there and happy 2021!

[@moizmughal5363]

Awesome episode,best wishes from pakistan

[@oskarizhang6377]

Looking forward to the next JF-17 instructional video

[@turboraptor7850]

The shape of jet is Good

[@shuntera]

Yes please, more on this jet that I just purchased.

[@dampmaky]

Guys just thought id let you know that when you get good at this you can do it in under 3 mins. Really good plane for beginners

[@loteknomad5032]

Oh dang. Multiple videos. :) Those missiles on the wingtip at the beginning. Are those...WHEELS embedded into the rear tips? :0 Would groundcrew wheel those around? What would those be for?

[@Spudknocker]

Lotek Nomad They are called Rollerons and the wheel is actually a tiny gyroscope that spins very fast in the relative wind to help stabilize the control surface of the missile

[@loteknomad5032]

@@Spudknocker Never heard of such a thing. Currently watching a video describing their use on the Aim-9. Fascinating! Appreciate your response, one of many new things I've learned from your channel. :)

[@Spudknocker]

Lotek Nomad awesome man I’m so glad!

[@zulfiqaralikhurrum6911]

Wondering how much time would it take to startup these when the pilots need to scramble

[@timgroot6429]

Thanks for the video man. I do exactly as you do in the video and I get a Bitching Betty warning after engine start and the engine spools down. Tried several times. Change in procedure? Can't figure it out.

[@viper1431]

5 months so you probably figured it out by now, but for anyone else you need to go into the ground crew radio menu... something configuration and uncheck the ladder and engine covers button to make the ground crew remove them. Then it will start. Just spent hours with the same problem.

[@cbinder46]

I call her Soothing Susie

[@Spudknocker]

Clayton Binder LOL that’s perfect!

[@Triple87]

That's a good one. This should stick. 🤣🤣

[@cbinder46]

@@Triple87 shit, I got to go trademark this

[@Triple87]

@@cbinder46 I agree. 🤣

[@GOKUBLACK-xq4is]

Very well discussed in details. Love it. In my opinion I think that 'JEFF is a cute little plane capable to complete and with its coming Block's version as years passes will surpass .... F-16 F-15 strike eagle FA/18 and Rafale.

[@PresidentEvil]

lol

[@timtoomuch]

How did you get the name spud knocker?did you knock the bottom out of a potato or something?

[@BeYoPeCe]

At 15:47 the arrow at the left side of "NE-" You can click it and turn on the datalink. One click saved 👍

[@Spudknocker]

I believe I bypassed that by turning the network on the CLINK page? Or am I mistaken on that front?

[@BeYoPeCe]

@@Spudknocker No you are not mistaken. They do the same thing.

[@Spudknocker]

Jingyuan Xie rrrrrrrroger haha

[@lucabloor1086]

Getting a new PC in about a month and can’t wait to start in DCS! I have my heart set on the X56 HOTAS but if anyone has any major objections then let me know (bearing in mind I am completely new to flight simulation). I think I’ll be looking at getting the F-18 too but sometimes the F-16 looks too good to turn down so any help in that decision would be greatly appreciated. Absolutely loving binge watching these missions and I aspire to be an integral part of one of them with my friends in the next year or so!

[@Spudknocker]

Hey man, My recommendation would be to spend a few more bucks and get a thrustmaster warthog, you will outgrow the X-56 in DCS very quickly and you wont regret getting the Warthog and it will work great for any DCS World Module!

[@lucabloor1086]

@@Spudknocker Thanks a lot! I’ll take a look and see what prices I can get it for. I am on a fairly tight budget at the moment but hopefully if COVID settles down I’ll be back to working as normal. Thanks again 🙂

[@DizzyAstro]

Warthog is nicer than the X56, but bear in mind you'll definitely need pedals with a Warthog. The X56 has twist rudder controls. Although pedals are more realistic and (most likely) easier to use, some people prefer the twist option for space or other reasons.

[@LtRiot]

VKB Gladiator NXT

[@henriklmao]

@@LtRiot 100% recommendation from me too

[@Synoopy2]

Have a issue hope you can help with - When I set up the datalink and enter 199 it cycles to 001 when I hit the arrow, and wont let me proceed,- wondering if I am doing something wrong.

[@starestairs5090]

Can the if-17 thunder be used for fighter roles?

[@turboraptor7850]

Definitely yes

[@unitor699industries]

i started today with this aircraft it's really high tech but it has no soul my previous plane was the mirage 2000

[@HDFoxra]

Ok soooo..... what 'hotas thing' did you do that switched everything around?? Just saying "so we're gonna press the hotas button to just, make everything magically where it needs to be" kinda... leaves a ton of us in the dark that are just now getting into this... Am I just stupid and missed something? was there another video I'm supposed to watch before this? I have no idea...

[@ttvFairPlayerPL]

How to 'cold crank' the engine with new patch?

[@ciprianloghin1635]

Starts at 4:35

[@moneyeye24]

@6:00 Neither do I hear start pump working sounds after I switch it on, nor do I hear engine start working sounds after I press ground start button @ 6:28, I see your video 3 times back and forth to make sure I don't miss any previous procedure, so what would you suggest me to check now? I just install the latest 2.7 version, not sure if its the version difference... I found this out from other people's video. You need to press the ground start button for 4 seconds and you forget to mention. This video is basic tutorial so its for beginners so its better for you to pay more attention to important details. We follow what you said step by step and its frustrated the result came out differently and we have to go to other guy's video for answer so that eliminate your audience.

[@Triple87]

Leslie Shook is a nice lady. 😅

[@Spudknocker]

Yes but she sounds mean, which is the point LOL, can't have fighter pilots misbehavin' hehe

[@Triple87]

@@Spudknocker She's like a mother to all F18 pilots. When she starts yelling, you better listen. 😂😂😂

[@shibiwowsawesomegaming4783]

I follow your start up but my hud just shows a bunch of half circles with a small circle in the middle.

[@chirpyr6219]

That’s the hud standby reticle. On the hud brightness knob panel turn off the second knob from the right side

[@thebiggestoneyouveverhad]

I just think it's funny that the Dodge Dart of the fighter family got the cool glass cockpit... I guess that's just because it's still a lot newer than the other iteration of fighters we get in DCS...

[@Spudknocker]

Zaphod Beeblebrox it is true and it’s also very much off the shelf avionics that a private entity could conceivable buy and install in an aircraft of their choice, this very much helps keep the costs down for the aircraft. While the F/A-18 has 3 old screens I would still say the avionics suite in the hornet is superior

[@GamerFromSpace]

for me its mig 21 had a baby with falcon

[@romeroremor]

Weird, there's a strange audio cut at 0:42 I can't hear nothing about nothing happening nowhere.

[@titikeeeh2897]

i dont have nose wheal steering

[@pjhaebe]

Didn't work. Engine stops at about 20% and shuts down. And HUD had a weird descending half circle arrangement

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

Hey spud, is it true that the jeff only has about 8 minutes of battery power to get the engine going before you need to get plugged into ground power? Also, you leave bitchin betty alone, that woman is a national treasure! lol

[@saadsachwani2837]

The jf 17 has the green lights because in the Pakistani military it is seen as a symbol of patriotism

[@Spudknocker]

Sorry dude but its cause the green lights are easy on your eyes and don't disrupt a pilots night vision while also being friendly to NVG use

[@chlim9478]

Just don't forget that the 1989 event was a CIA operation called Operation Yellowbird.

[@Spudknocker]

You are severely mis informed and are spreading communist propaganda

[@chlim9478]

@@Spudknocker Go search that Operation Yellowbird before you point your finger, DICKFACE.

[@chlim9478]

@@Spudknocker By the way, collapse of USSR was a GLOBALIST masterplan.

[@chlim9478]

@@Spudknocker Do you like OPERATION MOCKINGBIRD?

[@PotholesInMyLawn]

JHC video start at 4:27... ol'boy talks way too much about nothing... no need for filler bro...

[@gizoesportsradio2987]

Pakistan, known as the "Eagle on the highest peak of the mountain" to the Chinese is a powerful force with even more amazing military technology

[@PresidentEvil]

all their best tech comes from USA...

[@gizoesportsradio2987]

@@PresidentEvil sure it does....whatever helps you sleep

[@PresidentEvil]

@@gizoesportsradio2987 it's a fact

[@gizoesportsradio2987]

@@PresidentEvil sure 👍

[@chlim9478]

​@@PresidentEvilThe world is changing, so to the Chinese technology. So don't stuck in your own dogma.

[@user-ol1qm9ey7g]

เอาเครื่องมาที่นี่เลยเราจะทำการปรับแต่ง

[@Docyang]

start at 4:25

[@haulperrel2547]

first

[@haulperrel2547]

Hah beat you even Spud :P

[@Spudknocker]

@@haulperrel2547 LOL Sure did! haha

[@timtoomuch]

Everything good for me till I turn on the ufc I hear a load roar and connor McGregor comes out and round house kicks me🤣😂🤣

[@michaell.8513]

Talk Talk Talk, My god get to it? you spend half this video just BSing? If you're going to train then train not BS?