DCS Supercarrier Guide - Everything You Need to Know

Hey Pilots! This is a quick guide to help you out with the Supercarrier and also give you some tips and tricks. Hope you all enjoy the new module!
Make sure you bind your keys for "Salute" and "Ball Call" for the F-18 & F-14!
View Commands:
F9: Standard Ship View
LALT + F9 LSO Platform
RCTRL + F9 Cycle Catapult Views
RALT + F9 Cycle Flightdeck Personal
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[@ShogunOrta]

I really wish they would model the supercarrier, and include a first person mode, where you could go from the briefing room to strapping into the plane at mid-deck, then get lifted by the elevator, and then get set for launch! It would be a hefty add-on, but would do wonders for immersion. Heck, I wish they just had a feature where you could get out and walk around your plane. I know there's already outside view, but to be in first person and have to slowly walk around these jets would help relay the feeling of their weight and how actually huge they are. But I digress.

[@viceman118]

you can walk around after you eject but the controls to walk around are a bit funky as the rudder is to turn your character and you can literally walk sideways while having a forward walking animation

[@aviationdoge8699]

Eagle Dynamics is working on this.

[@MyHunter9090]

for the amount of money they are charging for the current DLC I would expect this to be included

[@kevykevTPA]

How do you get to the briefing room view in the first place?

[@ShogunOrta]

@@kevykevTPA I dunno, but they do it in real life somehow.

[@theonefrancis696]

"There's no coffee break for these guys" *Supercarrier personnel strikes confirmed in one month*

[@TrickerDCS]

Haha nice!

[@helipilot7]

I liked the part when you said I could spread my wings. It means a lot.

[@TrickerDCS]

you mean a lot

[@jd.3493]

This wins the DCS internet

[@AvengerBB1]

They did a really good job with the crew animations. There are times I almost expect one of them to turn around and flip me off while I'm watching them from an external camera.

[@TrickerDCS]

lol

[@Jabbers]

What I am trying to say is.... Well job

[@TrickerDCS]

Retweeted

[@ControlledPairsGaming]

/forgiveTK

[@RYCHLIK29]

My favorite youtubers and no replies? It's free real estate

[@Hellreign82]

The more I see of it the more I like the look of it all. Animations are pretty damn good, and the life on deck is a welcome change Nice work bud

[@TrickerDCS]

Looking forward to your videos with it

[@davidabarak]

I'm amazed at how accurate this is. Not just the procedures, but little things like the operation of the launch bar, the hand signals (the mannerisms in particular), and even the one flight deck crewman shifting from one foot to the other as he waited to do something. I did notice that the interval between the shooter touching the deck and the actual firing of the catapult was sometimes a bit too short - that usually takes two or three seconds, but it was about right with some of the launches. I just got DCS the other day and I'm waiting for my HOTAS stuff to come in before I dig into it and start buying aircraft and modules.

[@TrickerDCS]

Enjoy DCS, you will love it

[@TheCraigHudson]

I just think this add so much more to dcs. Ed nailed this one out of the park.

[@sedlo]

Great video, Tricker. I really appreciate the detailed views of the flight deck crew, the launch animations and talk on keybinds. Five stars.

[@TrickerDCS]

Sim Sedlo will be waiting for some missions from you!

[@zackbenson7658]

Thanks for the quick SC guide. I have watched several others also but still learned some new info from watching this.

[@peterschmitz4308]

Thanks for clarifying the commands for catapult cameras and cycling through the crew!

[@Poltraite]

"There goes the F-18 to deliver some Freedom"... 🤣

[@borkug1566]

America, fuck yeah!

[@donc9751]

This is very helpful! Especially for a noob like me just starting out in DCS with the F-18C and Super Carrier modules something tells me I'm in over my head without helpful videos like yours!!! You did a fantastic job with this! It looks so realistic it's amazing!

[@ControlledPairsGaming]

Exactly what I needed! Thanks man.

[@ascherlafayette8572]

Nice video, very informative. I've been hosting supercarrier training servers all day, and I love it!

[@azayomi]

Some valuable information in this video. Great job!

[@jayroo71]

Draggable FLOLS! Thats why i watch Tricker videos. Always learn some little new thing. Prob because he actually reads manuals. Thanks for this nugget dude!

[@weed89ilt]

THANK YOU !!! had zero clue i could do so much with the S.C mod

[@VJS161Fire]

Thanks for the overview. Just awesome.

[@magsmafia]

Delivering freedom...lol great vid stud, thanks for the look!

[@lancerproductions57]

Great job Tricker. Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@TrickerDCS]

Thanks for commenting

[@carlstevens6670]

Dude.... you did a great job explaining what was going on in your video. I'll be watching more of your tutorials because I just subcribed. Keep 'em coming!

[@TrickerDCS]

Thanks for comment!

[@ATGG]

Dope! We waiting for more DCS and BMS videos!

[@BIGNEWY]

Thanks for sharing Tricker, and thank you for your help testing.

[@LockOnNow]

Wow 🤩 Simply great done and explained 👍 Thanks 🙏 for taking the time getting this across keep up the great work.😉👍👍👍

[@hamiltonshangar]

This is badass 👍🏽 So realistic! Thanks for sharing!

[@104th_raccoon]

Well done as always Tricker!

[@TrickerDCS]

Thanks man, good to see you

[@mjh4892]

Great video, Tricker. Thank you.

[@stevefromaustin5325]

Very nice video. Great audio and editing!

[@ethandanesh1210]

Thank you Tricker, very cool!

[@JayDKB]

Nice video good info on the views key strokes.

[@exiletsj2570]

This is some pro work.

[@mammoth505]

Really helpful. Thank you!

[@veritechdcs9937]

Loved the video Tricker. Subbed!

[@321fightson]

Nice video Tricker. Thanks for releasing it. I'll share it in my FB group.

[@TrickerDCS]

Much appreciated!

[@Mi1lerTime]

Tricker, you are a gentleman and a scholar.

[@TrickerDCS]

I learn from you Dad

[@ALPHARICCO875]

Super vidéo, Thanks

[@advert25]

This is a great video. Thanks!

[@TrickerDCS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amz4272]

Great video!

[@redwatch1100]

Nice video man.

[@sprinkle_some_crack_on_em8279]

Well I just bought it due to the pure epicness of this video!

[@TrickerDCS]

Have fun!

[@Nsane211]

great vid, thanks

[@jared9191]

Thanks for the guide

[@TrickerDCS]

Any time

[@mersyndol]

Nice Job!

[@tomwunder3557]

Thanks... good stuff! :)

[@xenimaging]

5:17 the dude in the background is over it lol

[@Charlie-tl4dv]

Damn it looks so real! I wish I had something else than a Mac laptop, to give this a go!

[@crashzg]

Good, next to make Forrestal class! :)

[@Huddison]

Excellent guide! Do you mind if I link this in my own (amateur) video of the Supercarrier?

[@TrickerDCS]

Yah no worries, thanks for asking

[@Will3PK]

To deliver some freedom... :D :D nice video!!

[@bjrnchrstn]

"There is no coffe breaks for these guys..." Hahaha enjoyed that.

[@clevercat5844]

Really learned a lot from your F/A 18 carrier cold start video, any chance of re-doing it now that Super Carrier is out?

[@gvii]

Gotta say, the LSO looks like real party animal....Lol. The carrier is really cool, and I can't wait to see what they do with it later on. I bought it shortly after they put it up for pre-order on Steam. I don't know how much I'll actually use it, but I got it anyway because it was extremely cool and I didn't mind throwing a few bucks their way.

[@TrickerDCS]

Lol a party animal, he's been on the sea too long

[@TealJosh]

@@TrickerDCS indeed, man's salty

[@flightsimstuff5417]

Nice. Thanks.

[@Plydrms]

Thanks! Can you replay your approaches and watch them from the various viewpoints?

[@lucywucyyy]

the animations for the deck crew are really cool, idk what any of it means it all looks like kungfu but its rly well animated

[@lucywucyyy]

except for the run animations they run like robots lol

[@TrickerDCS]

Lol yep

[@vfr-andy3133]

Thank you Mr Tricker....Looking forward to this :-)

[@MLOCharmer]

That is a very cool explanation I'm a huge hornet fan and actually had time in the legacy 1990's theater simulator at MCAS El Toro, California. I want to find someone who can help me get a DV visit on the carrier.

[@jeffreycormie6549]

I was stationed aboard the TR In the late 90's

[@TrickerDCS]

Nice, thanks for your service

[@hqquax5786]

I used DCS for helicopters, but need to go back to jets now :)

[@Aleksandar6ix]

Looking at the thumbnail... DCS needs a player driven AWACS. Bring a new level of immersion to online multiplayer.

[@17SJS]

For flying in circles, or the radar component? Former hardly adds immersion, latter is serviced by LotATC

[@Dexter037S4]

Why not both? Inb4 Multiplayer is filled up with bad Food Jokes

[@Jordan-fg9cc]

Lots of servers have this. Hoggit Georgia at War has human GCI and an AI one called OverlordBot which is actually really good.

[@Jordan-fg9cc]

@Southern Fun They probably haven't done this because it would take about the same amount of development as a fighter and make 5% of the sales. LotATC already exists too, it's not just F10 map. Can't see the missions for an E2 module being particularly riveting. So cut out those bits and you basically have LotATC.

[@lilkris3008]

I’m with you not really a combat person but love the planes. I wish you could fly transport too like the c130 or c-17

[@zsifk3212]

Would love to see an E-3 Hawkeye join us in DCS. Being a Commercial pilot, that would make my day. All this Hornet stuff is far too stressful. LOL

[@TrickerDCS]

Nice, what do you fly?

[@zsifk3212]

@@TrickerDCS Retired now, but used to fly Caravans and King Airs on contract.

[@TrickerDCS]

@@zsifk3212 very cool, most the guys I fly with are pilots, stop by anytime

[@paulboutchia8931]

How do you bind your keys for "Salute" and "Ball Call" for the F-18 & F-14? thanks, Great Vidio!

[@outbackgaming6385]

wish i could just download already guess when i wake up ill have a nice day of flying

[@jacobnewman2189]

Nice video Yellow shirts are ABH “handlers” they run the flight deck not all are officers most are enlisted khakis represent E-7 and higher not just officers as well if they have camis on they are enlisted and below the rank of E-7 which is chief ranks

[@TrickerDCS]

Thank you for the correction and comments

[@MattVarnish1103]

FYI we have found that as of right now, the comms menu for 'Salute' for F-14 does not work. Shift-U still does though.

[@TrickerDCS]

Yah this has been reported, thanks for sharing!

[@redstripe54]

Excellent video, very well done, I have a couple of questions, 1/ I have bought and installed Supercarrier, it is shown as installed on my module manager, but I can't get it to load and so 2/ Do I have to buy the F/18 module separate in order to play?

[@TrickerDCS]

Thank you! Install it through the module manager and you need an f18 or f14 to land on the carrier

[@redstripe54]

@@TrickerDCS OK thanks, so to confirm I need to buy an additional F18 or F14 module to use it, that's a shame I thought they would have included the planes, oh well another $79.99 👍🏽😁

[@TrickerDCS]

@@redstripe54 I wish it was that simple but yes you need to purchase an airplane on top of the super carrier. There is a free carrier in the game but it's not as sophisticated as this one.

[@redstripe54]

@@TrickerDCS Thanks again 👍🏽

[@edwardward5481]

I think the free A-4C (Community A-4C &E) and the free T-45 (VNAO) will work with the Supercarrier. Regards-

[@moneyeye24]

The super carrier looks like mostly visual effect although there r some air defense weapon systems but those r hardly used in real life naval combat. It could if the situation gets to that point but...I guess I don't get a point of buying this mod but since im new, maybe there are some points that I have missed. How many different air crafts can I fly to take off and land on super carrier mod?

[@harpoon_bakery162]

Frame rate hit vs. Stennis? Great video, great detail, subscribed and thumbs up'd

[@TrickerDCS]

So far it's been fantastic!

[@burtpilon1735]

I just bought the Super Carrier through the Open Beta mod manager. I don't see it in my mods or missions. It didn't seem to download it. I see it in the install list. ??? Great video man !

[@TrickerDCS]

Make sure you close dcs and then reopen it and go into your module manager, it should detect it not installed

[@burtpilon1735]

@@TrickerDCS --- thank you i did that and refreshed it and it was in the missions. Its pure awesome sauce !

[@frostycab]

Just checking: Right at the start of the video you say "...released in the latest open beta for DCS World." *Released*, past tense. Is it actually out right now, or are you still referring to the press edition? Either way, thanks for the info in this vid.

[@TrickerDCS]

You will be able to download very soon today

[@carlodil1949]

Good day sir, how to use elevator in the super carrier? Thks

[@BTechUnited]

My only qualm, and you can see it at 2:28, is that the crew direct you to raise the launch bar for the F-14, but actually kneeling back up again just disconnects it. At least visually, still works, but it does look a bit wonky.

[@TrickerDCS]

This is being fixed but good catch!

[@BTechUnited]

@@TrickerDCS Haha, well sitting back in the RIO seat at that point I've got plenty of time to nitpick!

[@leofer1651]

how do you get your camera to follow the director?

[@noaho0862]

So if you buy the module are the carriers in servers improved for you.

[@josearjona]

Is possible to hide FLOLS lights?, By the way, really good video

[@TrickerDCS]

Thank you, not at this time but it's been requested

[@marcosvinbr]

Hello. How to load mission qualification with F-14 on the supercarrier module? Thanks.

[@TrickerDCS]

It's in the instant action missions for f14

[@MixedRealitySimRacing]

can the FLOLS HUD be deactivated?

[@TrickerDCS]

Not yet

[@MixedRealitySimRacing]

@@TrickerDCS i found that you can edit a Lua file to workaround but then the whole ball communicatiom seems not working. Whatever, fine when they add it later

[@vortex6818]

Hi.I am a newbie and just started playin DCS several days ago Once the pandemic is over,i plan to buy the Su33 module.I know flaming cliffs 3 is better than only buying the Su33 alone but i feel it is a bit too expensive at over $25 currently,compared to the Su33's more affordable price of ~$7.Let alone after the pandemic where the price will most likely go higher than $40.But after i buy the Su33,what module should i buy next?Go for supercarrier?Or other map/aircraft?(sorry if the currency isnt accurate,i am not a US citizen)

[@TrickerDCS]

I would buy a full fidelity aircraft first and learn how to fly and master the plane before moving on to the super carrier

[@vortex6818]

@@TrickerDCS thanks!i would consider ato buy the f18 sometime in the future!

[@TrickerDCS]

Good choice

[@harpoon_bakery162]

Get that SU33, its a great aircraft and it's very inexpensive for what you get. I can't say enough about it. I am running it out of the FC3 module, but it's the same exact one you are thinking about getting.. The full fidelity aircraft purchase is also a good option but has the price-tag too.

[@justaguy4real]

exactly 2:08 what is that lil bubbled view thing popping up out of the deck, right there lower right. and 4:45

[@TrickerDCS]

Integrated Catapult Control Station (ICCS) navyaviation.tpub.com/14001/css/Integrated-Catapult-Control-Station-Iccs-Launching-Procedures-209.htm

[@JAY-rc8rv]

I’m literally on the Roosevelt right now watching this video

[@TrickerDCS]

Hell yah dude

[@Mailman_NOB]

I dont have keys assigned to see catapult view or crew on selected catapult? What are those keys called so i can assigne them

[@TrickerDCS]

I'm away from my desktop but check adjust controls and then UI screen

[@stratochief99]

Just installed the module, DCS 2.5.6 fired back up, I go to missions but nothing Supercarrier related shows...did I miss something?

[@TrickerDCS]

Go to missions and click f18. If you have f14 there are instant action missions

[@offgridwithdj4877]

I bought the carrier off of steam but cant find it in my game ,will it work on Steam? I have heard their is a conflict between Steam and DCS World. Any help would be most appreciated.

[@TrickerDCS]

Honestly Im not sure but I had a few steam users comment the same, sorry I don't use steam unfortunately. Check the forums

[@Conan_Obrien]

Anyone have a breakdown of the multiplayer rules for this module, or a link to where the definitive info is? If I create a mission with it, what are the limitations for the folks on my server who don't own it? Spawns/Launches/Recoveries - that stuff. How are RIOs handled for instance? 4 or 5 months ago there was some contention on these issues, just not sure how things have been resolved now that the module is released. Thanks in advance.

[@TrickerDCS]

Everything in multi-player works like single player. Give it a go, it's alot of fun!

[@dogtaggamer1]

only thing missing is a pitching deck!

[@yurikirsanov8763]

For some reason F-14 is not taking off after I do salute...Any clue what might be wrong? Everything else is working fine, I'm getting all commands from director, then I salute, he shows ahead - and nothing happens :(

[@TrickerDCS]

Use the default salute command on the f14, Lshift U

[@yurikirsanov8763]

@@TrickerDCS Thanks, that worked!!!

[@mrpawno4955]

"to deliver some freedom" lol

[@stevemc6010]

I always wondered, why do some of those guys wear woodland camo pants on the carrier deck?

[@TrickerDCS]

khakis represent E-7 and higher, camo is below E-7

[@heydeweyjr]

The are Marine Squadrons attached to the carriers as well and they bring their own flight crews. Those are Marines sir.

[@stevemc6010]

@@heydeweyjr They are wearing the old M81 woodland bdus, not Marpat. I know of marine air wings, thats not the question I was asking

[@heydeweyjr]

Got it. Not aware of the types of camo. I was blue side during my four years on TR. we were wearing dungarees and white jerseys with the big Red Cross on them at the time and hanging out in the Flight Deck BDS when we had free time and wanted to check out the flight deck during flight ops.

[@eatthisvr6]

i couldnt get the comms to work last night, i got request startup and when i was running the option i got was request startup, they already gavce me startup permission but i never got any othjer options. i ended up just going the the back of the boat and going full reheat to take off lol

[@mikedalgliesh1377]

Just pick a catapult and taxi up to it, they'll start guiding you!

[@TrickerDCS]

What Mike said, taxi to a catapult and they will hook you up

[@eatthisvr6]

@@TrickerDCS tried all 4. They ignored me

[@michag9]

@@eatthisvr6 you have to select "request launch" from ground crew and not atc in the comm menu

[@po9146]

You can still roll up to the cat, dude will guide you, you stop, kneel and they will do the hookup, then green shirt dude directs you to go forwards and stop when over the shuttle. From the yellow shirt dude gives you the whole throttle up command with his arms, and you use the exisiting salute option. This is on the Tomcat side at least, not sure about Hornet because Tomcats > Hornets.

[@gopherbar]

I have purchased the super carrier but don’t see it in my down load

[@TrickerDCS]

Go to your module manager

[@chembleton]

my deck crew are quite juddery and shake about a bit on the deck whereas yours are silky smooth and glued to the deck, not sure why this is

[@TrickerDCS]

Is your carrier speed and wind more than 30 knots across the deck?

[@chembleton]

@@TrickerDCS don't think so this happens on the quick start missions. Thanks for reply

[@ctguy1955]

How can I go about watching my own landing in LSO station ? Fly and land and then watch a trk and hit lft alt F9 ? F9 is also what shuts off my Trackir5.

[@TrickerDCS]

That's correct, you can always change your key bindings in the game or go into your travkir and change the key bindings, mine is set to numpad 9 to reenter my trackir

[@ctguy1955]

@@TrickerDCS I bought a Redragon keyboard that has no number pad.

[@TrickerDCS]

ctguy1955 I would suggest changing your controls inside of dcs then to a different combination

[@ctguy1955]

@@TrickerDCS I was able to watch my first landing...... F score !!! LOL Thanks Bro

[@isaacjamestea9652]

I'm waiting for the day I can play DCS like Jane's Fleet Command

[@TrickerDCS]

Omg yes

[@nuparagon]

I have questions that I can't get anyone to answer. Can someone direct me to a video or tutorial on using VR with DCS. I bought the Samsung Odyssey VR setup but it does not appear to work with my DCS. Do I need to configure something differently? Do I need to download and run the VR version of DCS? there are so many videos out there but no one covers this issue. Going from the regular DCS and then adding the VR, there is something that I am missing somewhere. When I plug my VR headset in it automatically launches Mix reality, but I cant run DCS inside Mix reality. A little guidance is all I ask guy, please.

[@TrickerDCS]

No worries, you need to do several things and it's explained in this video here. This is for a reverb but they both use the mix reality. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2ivmnWeZ8upZq8

[@essamahmod]

What about steam i ordered it long time and still not installed

[@TrickerDCS]

go into your module manager and download

[@essamahmod]

@@TrickerDCS where is that if you don't mind

[@frostycab]

It is only available on the Beta branch right now. Apparently there is a way of switching between Stable and Beta within Steam, though personally I have only ever used the standalone version direct from Eagle Dynamics

[@TrickerDCS]

Andy Browne ah OK, thanks Andy

[@essamahmod]

@@frostycab thank you

[@user-zc9zt2vl5s]

Wow, can you set it up and just spectate as a plane spotter on the deck and watch AI land and take off???? This is amazing!

[@TrickerDCS]

yep you sure can!

[@user-zc9zt2vl5s]

@@TrickerDCS that is awesome!!!!

[@wildone106]

Where did u get that skin from!

[@TrickerDCS]

They are all default skins

[@angrymediasmily9041]

what about supercarrier crew cold start???

[@TrickerDCS]

Taxi to a catapult and they will direct you in

[@henri3446]

Any fps tips? Mine drops from 60 to 35-40 when I'm on the supercarrier

[@TrickerDCS]

Ouch that's no good, only thing I can suggest is make sure the deck isn't populated...I would post in the forums though, lots of good help there for these types of situations

[@henri3446]

@@TrickerDCS I'll do that 😀