DCS Mosquito FB VI FIRST IMPRESSIONS & Battle Damage!

[@Spudknocker]

This is a pretty rough and off of the cuff video to give my very first impressions on the Mossie, if you guys want more in depth videos about multi-engine ops or anything of that nature please let me know in the comments here!

[@harrysmith1986]

My track ir has fits in the Mossie. I'm using your profile from a old video of yours which bth works just great in other AC. Just out of interest what profile are you using on this occasion and do you mind sharing? Cheers.

[@British-Dragon-Simulations]

​@@harrysmith1986 I used to use other people's profile's at first but they never felt right. That's because everyone has different angles, different monitor size, different camera placement, possibly a different camera, maybe a different LED set, different track IR LED head set placement, heights, distance's and preference's, room and LED brightness. There's also probably more than what I've listed. But it's the distances and angles that will certainly be a factor. Their are too many differences for it to work the same way as the the person who designed it for himself and then gave you his profile curve settings over the internet. It's similar to borrowing a stranger's clothes but you have no idea what his body shape or shoe size is. I gave up trying and just spent time making my own profile. Constantly tweaking it for about a week or so to get it right. I'm still (on occasion) tweaking the curves and number's one year later. But it works great, for me. And I'm not worried about screwing my profile up by trying to go a bit more in-depth into it and maybe try something new, now and again. The application has the in game camera head view so you can tweak it in real time and see the results immediately and it also should have a cockpit template. You can download more as well. I have profile's for every simulation I play now, but most only vary in different button configuration's ie re-centre and pause, smoothing etc. All my flight combat sim curve profiles all stay the same. Flight Simulator 2020 will have different sensitivity curve settings as I need it to be more smooth and accurate at looking at my cockpit instruments and I don't need to keep checking my six every few seconds or so. Even all my driving sims all have the same 1:2 linear straight line ratio profile, as I only need to see my mirror's and my left and right (yaw). It's definitely been time well spent to get it working right for me. Also the distance from the camera to the LED light's is very important. About three feet away works well for me. My PC monitor is my main front room TV, so my TV/ monitor sits about six feet away from me. I use a tall thin box to attach my camera on at eye level but also placing the camera slightly to my left, as that's the side my head LED light's are. I hope this helps you and you make your own profile that works best for you.

[@acebone2]

Any WW2 content is highly interesting to me, thanks for the vid!

[@blockheadgreen_]

Without bombs, and with a low fuel load, you can really throw it around and tangle with the Fw 190s for a short time.

[@Spudknocker]

Absolutely!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

A VERY short time! I cannot dogfight with this. If you're loaded with tanks, bombs and fuel, you're dead meat. It's not meant for that, but when hitting a ground target, you're in your element. Even light loaded is a struggle. Your best option is to run and keep jinking and skidding around so they can't line you up easily. Eventually they'll give up!

[@Wolfhound_81]

Wooden construction wasn't the primary issue the RAF had with the Mossie concept initially. Mainly building a bomber without any (defensive) weapons. The 'muricans were bitching about the wooden construction.

[@benqenobe]

Thanks for the confirmation of the engine cut out under negative G. Was driving me a bit nuts trying to work out what I was doing to make them stall all the time. I guess i need to tweak my curves a bit.

[@PappyGunn]

I put together a training mission. Just take off and fly. Trying it out I headed north and overflew LONDON. I turhed east and decided to climb. I got to 29500 ft, cruising at 150 mph indicated. There was still a bit of juice left too. Dude.

[@muttleyjones2]

A lot of the people that made the Mosquito were in fact, furniture makers. Many people don't know that the back of the Hurricane was also covered in linen and not metal. This helped make possible the thick armor plate behind the pilot, because of the saving in weight, and also made repairs that much easier to carry out. It's much easier and quicker to patch a bullet hole in linen than in metal. War's a funny old game when you think about it.

[@joefrwy]

Hey Spud - How about providing some suggestions for binds to HOTAS and buttons needed most. Thanks for your clear instructions.

[@bluesideup007]

Great revue. I did a pre-purchase, but have not had time to fly this week. Can't wait!

[@sedlo]

Love the night lighting in the cockpit.

[@Void304]

I don't know much about the Mosquito, but it's low level pedigree makes it seem to be a forerunner of the F-111 or the Tornado.

[@Landon3674]

Fantastic video man

[@Marine7011]

Get my warthog throttle in next week, look forward to using it on the multiple engines of the mossie. Good looking bird!

[@Ereshkigal616]

I have the Warthog setup. You'll love it. Especially on twin engine, or P-47 for the supercharger mgmnt.

[@Boom_BadaBing]

Looks great, cant wait to add it to my collection :)

[@xXxXENcoreXxXx]

Beautiful plane.

[@dokken1212]

Im still reading the manual - dont even dare get in the cockpit yet until fully read !!! lol. I have all the warbirds but struggled with the Spitfire on the ground - so want to get clued up before I start. Great video as always :-)

[@Spudknocker]

The control inputs are the same as the Spitfire but it isn't NEARLY as squirrely on the ground!

[@dokken1212]

@@Spudknocker Thank God - good to know :-). Cheerz Spudknocker :-)

[@ClintThrust-e8r]

Spitfire hates the ground, she wants to fly!

[@ludotheshark1338]

@james murray I've looked through the dcs library and I can't find a manual for it. Where do you find a manual for the mosquito?

[@dokken1212]

@@ludotheshark1338 Go to 'Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/mods/aircraft/Mosquito/Doc

[@allent555]

You know what they say, Any landing you can walk away from is a ....... Thanks for the FAM Flight

[@DJones476]

3 words: Miss Shilling's Orifice...

[@Mong0oBong0o]

The only question I ask myself all the time is: Does the windshield wiper work?! ;'DD

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

That literally is the most important question. The module isn't worth the full price if the wiper isn't wiping. Glad I bought it 30% off in time in case it isn't ;D

[@FastJetPerformance]

All I want is the windscreen wiper to work, this is currently my only wish!

[@harrysmith1986]

My track ir has fits in the Mossie. I'm using your profile from a old video of yours which bth works just great in other AC. Just out of interest what profile are you using on this occasion and do you mind sharing? Cheers.

[@mururoa7024]

Did the landing gear lever pop back down all by itself at 9:10 ?

[@kubanskiloewe]

yep, the flap lever too

[@Col00Hague]

The revue of the outside might have been dampened by the lighting on the time of day you had it on. try looking at it in different lighting conditions like dusk and dawn

[@Spudknocker]

Very good point I think the lighter underside paint with the skin didn’t help either

[@DartzIRL]

I think they just simulated the mechanics overfilling the fluids a little on the engines. Or it's a bug. Anyway, got a nice VMC demonstration when I inadvertantly grenaded the left engine at low speed and low altitude. It didn't appreciated it adding power to the right engine and frisbee'd even with full right rudder in

[@VASHXKALIBER]

Now that they have a twin-prop plane, is there a chance of a P-38 coming out anytime soon?

[@sasquatchycowboy5585]

Probably not soon. I would rather see an ME-410, or Maybe a JU-88. We need some German air to ground.

[@krispyk.1786]

While it’s not my type of aircraft I’m super into… I’m sure this module release will lead into things like the P-38 or the A-26 invader bomber

[@dishdoggiegaming7254]

Outer tanks for engine starts they are non pressurized Unless exterior tanks are used and the fuel pump is turned on But only after tank is low to empty then they will be pressurized. If tanks are full the fuel pump will overflow to the atmosphere. Inner tanks are Pressurized and should be used for low level flight and mission and landing and takeoff to avoid engine shutoff from fuel loss like you were having. Understanding that during startup the PVC Pressure Venting Cock must be turned open/on to pressurize the inner tanks so this must be left on for the entire mission.

[@oldmanfunky4909]

I wasn't very excited about this plane. But seeing it more in action, I'm digging it. But I think I'll wait...until after the Apache.

[@Lisa-Azra_Broad]

Looks lovely but def needs a better visual damage model, they have shredded tyres on the low fidelity planes so could be easy to do this and the bullet holes were also a bit suspect. Thanks for your impressions

[@kubanskiloewe]

damage model still sucks BIG time...and flak accuracy is murder all the time....DCS sucks in WW2 reality

[@mrsteel250]

My initial impressions, I'm quite happy with it, and really surprised by it's performance, I think I found my tie for favorite WWII module now! (with Spitfire)

[@blimeythatwasclose]

im getting a lot of engine surges? makes no difference if fuel pump on or not. any clues? also in VR turning on gun sight does not move me ? noob question how do you read the instruction manual?

[@dancole3187]

Great video Spudknocker, thank you! You mentioned something about adding curves to help you fly better. Can you please make a video explaining exactly why and how to do that? Thank you so much! I love your videos!

[@minamihasaki4325]

When you bind controls, there is a axis tune option. You can add a sensitivity curve to allow more control in some regions and less in others.

[@igorkratka]

Check DCS user`s manual. All explained there already. Applies to all aircrafts. Curves are for joistick axis, rudder and ailerons. Softening the curves will enable you to fly in smooth non- jerky manner.

[@NyteStalker89]

Curves are also personal preference and are also different by brand and model of peripherals. On persons 32 curve on a warthog stick won’t feel right on another man’s VKB stick .

[@bretttoddable]

It's been awhile since I touched the old birds in dcs, had a blast in the Mossie last night until the early hours!... that left engine sure likes to smoke on startup though 😄

[@rustyshackleford2841]

Cool beans! 😎 May pick it up to support the ww2 devs. Get that F4U out and Apache out this year please.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Get the MiG-21bis and Christen Eagle II if you want to support the guys making the F4U though :)

[@bluesideup007]

I'd love to see the F4U soon so we can do carrier opps.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

DCS is like Pokemon anyway: Gotta catch 'em all! :D

[@JIMJAMSC]

Even with a full HOTAS TM setup still trying to figure out a way to control engine power + rpm. Using the split throttle one for power one for pitch is easy but you need 2 axis. The increase/decrease forward/back slider is right there but what to use it for I am yet to figure. Maybe use it for dual power and both throttles split for controlling each engine power separate? Which leaves rpm or pitch?

[@Spudknocker]

Keep in mind you can use modifiers on axis!

[@Haribo211]

I use Reflected's method suggested in his vid - split throttles for boost left and right, trim slider for combined RPM of both engines (since you're going to need separate precise boost control all the time, while separate RPM control - very rarely). So far it does the job. I think I'll keep on flying like that until I purchase proper quadrant ;).

[@PappyGunn]

I use that gray slider for pitch. Throttle are manifold pressure. SO in the mossie, each throttle controls boost, also called manifold pressure in US aircraft. The gray is prop pitch, it controls RPM. I want to synch engine RPM, so both engine's pitch is tied to that one gray slider.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

I have two extra quadrants (the Saitek ones), so I don't have that problem. One is around 45 bucks IIRC, but they need some service (contact spray, maybe even disassembling, cleaning and reassembling) after a while because the pots start spiking. Probably a good alternative would be the Thrustmaster TCA throttle.

[@5113130]

Fire extinguisher isn’t in yet

[@horashio1593]

Damn! I Wish I could get it but I have 6 airplanes which I can't fly so I can't justify getting it haha! :)

[@Spudknocker]

1 more couldnt hurt! Haha!

[@jep1103]

But.....its.....a mosquito 😂

[@nexus888]

It looks great! I'm on the fence to pick this up. I can only imagine I will get haunted by the German fighters all the time without being able to fight back.

[@blockheadgreen_]

With a low fuel load it can tangle with the Fw 190 A-8 at low altitude no problem. Perhaps not so with the other 2 Luftwaffe fighters though

[@slammerf16]

And they have to catch you first!

[@71stMastiff]

That wasn’t smoke, it was oil.

[@mlcochran78]

"Gently squeeze them"

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

That's what she said.

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

God damnit I missed the pre-sale!... uuughh.. I was looking for an answer as to how it would align you with the gunsight in VR before I bought it

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

I just checked, there's a special option with 4 different values: Shift to aim when reflector sight is turned on (default) Shift to aim when shoulder harness is released (probably something you'd have to bind) Cruise position always (commandeering windscreen) Aim position always (looking through reflector sight) I'll go for the cruise position thing most probably and just "shift" myself over in VR.

[@Zav]

What is the VMC speed for the mosquito? I was able to get into a spin fairly easily at low airspeeds with left engine out.

[@joaopinho1992]

The minimum speed you would need to maintain a heading steady and maintain altitude with the critical engine out. Below that speed you will drift portside

[@Zav]

@@joaopinho1992 Do you know the specific number in MPH for the mosquito?

[@joaopinho1992]

@@Zav I don’t, try do steer a heading and keep it while reducing the airspeed when you no longer are able to maintain you got your VmcAir. I guess around 140kts. Try to go around below that speed. ;)

[@charlies40556]

Oh yeah mosquito time

[@Spudknocker]

Ya its pretty darn cool!

[@Spudknocker]

@@BjornTheF3llHanded LOL need some more axis!

[@dishdoggiegaming7254]

Good early access video. Thank You. Question, In the Taxi Video by ED they did a extensive grown crew procedure for pulling chalks and unlocking wheel parts, You didn't have to do that, Why? was it removed? I hope so I thought at the time it was a bit to much. It's to hard to tell (judge)in your recorded video resolution the quality of the exterior skin, You mentioned it to be OK but not as good as a F14. I was kind of shocked when I first seen it thinking it was dull and lifeless looking. I Hope that gets upgraded in the Early Access Time Line. The Flat tire animation is in need of more time to perfect other then just dropping the tire under the ground to the hub. But it is Early Access and it's cool to get it out for fun Videos like this. Thank You again. I enjoyed this.

[@jessicapeck2757]

The negative g engine burping on the Merlin was fixed with a simple washer in the carbs by a woman engineer called Beatrice Shilling. PreviewPreview4:54Beatrice Shilling (1909-1990) Spitfire saviour & engineering ...KZbin · Mark 13332 Aug 2018

[@therealtjpek]

So cool that they made this aircraft, so less cool they locked so many files that beloved community mods don't work anymore Edit: the new restrictions also mean people can't use the community-made F5 rwr fix, Razbam's mirage 2000C's rwr customization feature, and people can't export MFDs/RWRs anymore, meaning they can't use their summits

[@gyrro6377]

Where have you seen this? I didn't see anything related to this in the latest changelog.

[@therealtjpek]

@@gyrro6377 they didn't put it in the changelog, they just did it without saying anything. The official discord was on fire because everyone was complaining, we ended up doing a forum post with a list of the "legit" mods as per NineLine's request, but I have little hope

[@gyrro6377]

@@therealtjpek Oh wow, I was unaware of that. That's really quite a shame

[@therealtjpek]

@@gyrro6377 Yeah, the official discord's still in full debate over it right now. ED's stance is "we don't support mods so it's not our problem", but I find that statement full of hyprocrisy, as they say they don't officially support mods, while having a section dedicated to mods on their official website...

[@haulperrel2547]

2:25 is when the vid starts

[@matydrum]

Beautifull! Anybody tried it in VR? Can you change the joystick curved for modules separately?

[@slammerf16]

It's amazing in VR. The default seating position is a little off but once you recenter it's fine. There's no change in head position when you arm the guns, which I think the right decision. The cockpit looks wonderful and you can look round the gunfight to see your instruments. This whole module is fantastic. Just keep her above 130mph, she's very unforgiving when slow especially in the pattern.

[@matydrum]

@@slammerf16 thanks a lot! How do you learn planes in VR? Do you learn them with track ir 1st so you can look up manuals tutorial etc and switch to VR when ready?

[@stuartspeirs2892]

Good video, not sure why ED populated the south of England with so many Cypress Trees.

[@AlexC259]

Thanks for great video, I noticed what seemed to be a electronic display for aiming the guns. Did they have this kind of gun sight during WWII ?

[@slpkntmggt06]

It's not electronic in a modern sense. It's called a reflector sight. Most fighter aircraft of WWII had them from all nations. Ring and bead sights and periscope tube sights were fairly common early on, but these quickly became more standardized across the board.

[@owensks]

Its a reflector sight most mid- to late warbird had them

[@PappyGunn]

Dang, I found myself doing flight test. Rate of climb CURVE vs Alt. Mach number. Shit like that. I got to 29500 feet, cruising very stable. In VR. Then I decided to put the game down.

[@Jack-ff2zs]

633 squadron

[@kubanskiloewe]

hm, no armored glass in front and no dirt around the frames and no reflections on the canopy at all ? ....bit unrealistic

[@no_fb]

VMC demo, err? ... is that plane equipped for IMC?

[@Spudknocker]

VMC is the V-speed for the minimum controllable airspeed with the critical engine inop

[@luketheminer7732]

Is this better than war thunder?

[@owensks]

Yes if you’re going for realistic. Warthunder is arcady dcs is a full simulation

[@terryteed1903]

Nice. But you were to high lol. 50 feet.

[@fastfed]

WHY didnt you just shut down the port engine and feather the prop? silly

[@Spudknocker]

I can’t seem to get it to shut down, tried killing fuel supply to the engine, tried the mags, and pulling RPM all the way to feather, it won’t kill the engine

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@Spudknocker Pulling the RPM down at least reduces drag so that's something you should always do on a broken engine, even if you can't feather the prop. But as long as it still runs, especially when it's leaking oil, squeeze the energy out of it while you still can, just don't overstress it.

[@randallmacdonald4851]

Whoops.... (what???)

[@nymerie]

What's the the co-pilot's job?

[@jep1103]

Navigator and lookout probably fuel management

[@nymerie]

@@jep1103 So what you'd need another one for that kind of job?! A bit too much, I think, compared to so many "solo fliers" with more tasking at hand.

[@kubanskiloewe]

oh , when i sat in this pos and looked behind me i noticed a lot of functional knobs and dials ...perhaps they will include the level bombing and nightfighter by radar ! So there is plenty of work for the copilot !!

[@ra803g6]

When Messerschmitt 110?????? If you have a spitfire, you need fodder