DCS VR 4K | F/A-18C Hornet | Burning Skies US Command Center | HARMs + TALDs = Dead SAM Site

I hopped into the venerable Hornet on the deck of the USS John C Stennis and headed ashore to smack down some troublesome SAM sites. There were two SA-2 sites each protected by an SA-15. The SA-15 can easily shoot down the HARMs so I loaded up with some TALDs as well and headed in to take these sites ouut.
I did run into an enemy aircraft and I had a case of the stupids as I forgot to switch my TWS mode to Auto and I kept losing track (derp) plus I forgot how to switch to long rang acquisition mode on the JHMCS. My brain was stuck in Strike Eagle mode!
Anyway, enjoy the video!
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[@youraveragejoe9298]

Like the Growler Jams esque intro 😉

[@StrIIker-TV]

I do consider that high praise as I definitely watch his videos multiple times and thoroughly enjoy them. I do think that some of his original style had an influence on me (his style has definitely changed recently and I still love watching them over and over). I've watched quite a few channels out there with in cockpit footage as well as promotional videos from the defense industry and have always liked getting some context into the video at the start (it sets the tone). Essentially, this is where we are, this is what we are about to do with these weapons in this aircraft. I'm not too big a fan of injecting long stories into the videos with a preamble fictitious situation. So, the quick intro works best for me. While I was not intentionally aiming for Growler Jams videos, I do agree that it has a similar vibe at times and makes for an enjoyable video to watch (at least for me). You should do more videos if you feel like it. You have some nice looking stuff!

[@thegrizz9994]

noticed at 24:45 ur radar was beginning to lose lock on bandit...recommend u use auto track (middle button right side of radar screen) sequence is lock in manual..hit auto..maneuver to gimbal limit till bandit in range..swing back in for shot.. ..shoot ..maneuver to place bandit at edge of gimbal..once pitbull switch back to manual and hit reset..which recenters radar..last step is important as u cannot have good control of radar in auto..good idea to have PB for auto and reset on ur hotas...btw still waiting for tutorial on burning skies command center..been flying traing server learning is slow

[@StrIIker-TV]

I started a response but got distracted and then lost it. Yeah I noticed the cause of losing track when I watched the video playback after I edited it and posted it all. I didn’t see it when I was doing the initial voiceover otherwise I would have pointed out my silly mistake. I know why I forgot to box the AUTO on the radar.. I have been spending a lot of time in the Strike Eagle and my mind learned that workflow which doesn’t require auto mode in TWS. It also showed when I was attempting bore sight mode on the radar using a long press on the weapon select button instead of using the sensor control switch to go into LR acquisition. I was making other mistakes as well. I need to force myself to rotate between the aircraft more often! I need to get my butt moving on the Command Center video so thanks for the reminder. I have it all in my head and now need to get the video put together.

[@kylegodridge7577]

Hey @str][ker is that you that flys on burning sky’s?

[@StrIIker-TV]

You bet! I've been hanging out on the US Command Center Burning Skies server. I've really come to like and appreciate all that it has. It's a great balance with some fun quality of life improvements. Feel free to say hi if ya see me! We can always go hit some targets together and provide air cover.

[@kylegodridge7577]

@@StrIIker-TV nomad 5-1 is my call sign I’m east coast time I’m usually on in afternoon most days

[@kylegodridge7577]

Thanks for the assist before that was me just got a pimax crystal thought I had mic set up correctly just figured it out now

[@StrIIker-TV]

@@kylegodridge7577 Hey man! I was glad to be able to help! I saw you out in the Apache layin' the pain so I decided to work on some enemy ground forces up near your AO so I could help with CAP. That enemy eagle was already airborne and headed your way when I loaded in so I did a quick load and configure, hoping I could get up there in time. It looked like he passed you by at first and then headed back to dance with me. I recorded the flight and might toss it up on the channel. How do you like the Crystal in DCS?