F-15C Eagle: Takeoff & Landing Tutorial | DCS WORLD

[@ClintThrust-e8r]

No nonsense Takeoff guide for all aircraft: 1: smash throttle to 100% 2. Quickly jump to external view, check there’s loads of 🔥 n shit coming out the back. 3. Wait til your goin well fast, pull back on the stick a bit until you start flying. Works every time for me.

[@grimreapers]

lol roger

[@appa609]

That's how you crash a warbird immediately

[@forgery1177]

I definitely recommend using this in 51 mustang, don’t worry about “trimming the rudder” its another example of fake news

[@hemantvaidya4443]

Exactly the way I do lol

[@jawn1568]

@@forgery1177 i suggest leaving the flaps up for maximum speed and agility

[@frez777]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, gimme da keys.

[@salmenda]

No shit

[@christinewestonchandler1]

@@salmendawhat?

[@henri3446]

I always break the tires when landing xd

[@oceanman3208]

*Tires

[@aperson4826]

@@oceanman3208 *tyres

[@oceanman3208]

@@aperson4826 tiyres

[@aperson4826]

*Tyiyiyires

[@SyntaxError-nz4kg]

Same, thats why im watching this vid

[@MergedSimulations]

From the F-15 landings I’ve seen it seems pretty standard to deploy the air brake just above touch down

[@maxwaechter4663]

It´s used to be able to keep the engines running at slightly higher rpm so in case of a go around the spool up time of the engines is reduced and the airplane responds faster to the throttle inputs. Also retracting the airbrake in that situation also gives a quick reduction in drag and increases acceleration.

[@DutchCleveland]

I'm a huge combat FS junkie from the past. MS combat sim.. Chuck yeager flight sim.. and a bunch of others. I bought DCS a year ago and played 5 hours.. I had NO idea what I was doing and hence I got owned fast and uninstalled it. I found this video serious and I will recommend this to any one I see to get started. This is a PERFECT series and done extremely well in a way any Combat Flight sim person can digest! Thanks CAP! I used to play in a battlefield 4 clan years ago and that was some of the best gaming years ever. Looking forward to doing that with you guys too.

[@TheDroppy68]

Thanks Cap, believe it or not that was a great help. The only FC3 content that I have some practised experience with is the SU25T, I've always had problems blowing tires on the F15C and bleeding off too much speed on approach. As I have other hi-fidelity aircraft, I've tended to just put this one in the 'not interested / too hard (with all the keybinds)' bracket. Your simple tutorial has somewhat lifted the veil on what should be first principles for this fighter.

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@ben252]

Lol first time taking off with the F-15C Eagle and then when i took off i blacked out and woke up in a crash.

[@jason401.]

Same brotha

[@Topbuzzr]

I’ve been popping tyres on takeoff so I will try what you said

[@grimreapers]

Yeh really weak tyres on this plane.

[@FotisNorscan]

Thank you so much for this. Very helpful for noobs like me!

[@Harker_N]

Nice video and good of you to mention aerobraking, it's a very common method for a plane as wide as the Eagle. Just one remark, the AOA indexer in the cockpit has a notch at 21 units, which indicates the ideal AOA for touchdown (while flaring). Note that both the HUD AOA reading and the gauge in the cockpit display "units" that are roughly half of a real degree. Edit: another comment has the exact "units"-to-degrees conversion expression.

[@grimreapers]

Thx Korn

[@MG101]

Thanks so much, very helpful. I got the Su-33 first which was pretty basic but learning the F-15 is more complicated

[@andypritchard5126]

Cool mate. I needed this one lol. Stops me stoofing in!

[@rorypullman]

Is anyone else having issues with the auto flaps? I have to manually do mine every time.

[@CVGamingLab]

2024 and I was looking to see if anyone else has this problem. I would have saved a lot of heartache if I would have manually used my flaps in the first place

[@siimoraba2043]

​@@CVGamingLab I have to manually lower flaps before takeoff (wait for the FLAPS light to green). Then take off and the flaps will go back up on their own. For landing, I have to manually lower them again, but it only works below the speed of 250 (presumably a safety feature).

[@kevlarburrito6693]

One thing, and I'm not sure if you mention it later on in this video Cap, but the F-15 in particular, has a lot of lift producing surfaces. The main fuselage itself produces enough lift to take the plane off without any main wings. This is, in part, why very light degree of rotation is needed on take off. There's an account of an Israeli pilot returning his plane to his homebase after having loss an entire wing, just using rudder and pitch controls.

[@hoss3433]

I have recently started into the f15c and keep killing the landing gear on landing. Glad I watched this the automatic flap thing I didn't know which explains some of my problems

[@Dinnye01]

As an actual pilot, I couldn't ever understand why anybody would pull the stick further back than what is specified. It's not like the plane would just roll off the runway on its rear wheels... Furthermore, going overboard with the ascend rate just bleeds speed or burns fuel unneccessarily. Patience is a virtue. Especially when you have to be patient for 5 friggin' seconds.

[@guts-141]

No wonder i kept messing up when flying

[@cgdonut27]

how do i put afterburners on my f-15 is going 250 knots and keeps decending : |

[@EagleLeader1]

I blow tires at both takeoff & landing. I'll try to use these tips next time.

[@grimreapers]

easy to do. Ensure you rotate well before take off speed.

[@BlackyMox]

So much like the mig29, except you have a parachute there aswell if you're touching down super fast

[@kerrylogan2978]

As seen way too many times, during my time in service, pilots may set the gear handle to "Up" before takeoff roll. Once weight off the wheels is sensed, the gear will automatically retract. The only sad caveat is: if you experience an issue with the flight controls or a sudden loss of power and you try to abort the takeoff, you are scraping the bottom of the plane or wing tanks, instead of the gear still being down, as intended by the engineers. Many pilots were reprimanded for the bad habit of lifting the landing gear handle, before takeoff roll.

[@brolee6830]

maybe it was different back on dec of 2018, but if i dont deploy flaps on take off they are NOT automatic. Landing, yah below 250 with gear out they deploy, but not on take off.

[@all9406]

Yes I agree, just purchased F15 module and flaps do not deploy automatically with gear

[@cmibm6022]

You forgot to mention the probably most important thing; "SET T/O TRIM" - there is a button for that (I have mapped it to "T" in all my planes). I don't know if T/O trim is set when you start a new game, but if you have been up and adjusted trim, you should definitely use "T".

[@grimreapers]

wow, how did I not know about that??

[@cmibm6022]

Yes, how could you not know that ;-)) It is found in F15, F18, A10-c, SU33, MIG29 and J-11A. In the Russian planes it is called "trim reset"

[@szlash280z]

I'm new to DCS and I bought a bunch of planes but the F-15E is the only one I've actually made any landings in. I wish they made an F-15C with full fidelity. Anyway, I've made about 5 or 6 landings and each time I bounce off the runway. Turns out 175 knots is way too fast. I knew I needed to flare on the landing but I kept going UP instead of just slowing down like I expected. I knew it should autorotate at around 140kn and be airborne by 160 but I didn't make the connection that the takeoff speed is typically higher than the landing speed. My Cessna pilot friend informed me about that.

[@michaelhale4918]

Forgot to mention nose wheel disengage when above 70

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@Snuggles5000]

Any tips for keeping it straight when re-engaging? Every time I re-engage it wants to veer. Maybe let off the brakes first?

[@ryz_vik]

I always steer off course in the runway with the FC3 planes, especially the F15C, I can't seem to disable the nose wheel steering?

[@grimreapers]

yeh sadly F-15 cant disable it as far as I know... will take lots of practice...

[@MrCwatson3]

Glad the f14 doesn't have this issue. But I have been wanting this plane.

[@MSFerrari248F1]

Cap how can I keep the plane steady while taking off? I keep having to correct with rudders and I start to wobble.

[@grimreapers]

Even the top guys have this problem. Just try a F-16! A) ensure your have good curves set on your rudder axis, this will help a LOT B) mimimize your rudder input to avoid that horrible oscillation C) the rest just comes with practice.

[@MSFerrari248F1]

Grim Reapers Thanks Cap, F16 is my next purchase I hope it goes on sale soon 😁.

[@SirSpoof254]

@@grimreapers What is a good curve? I've seen your other video on this topic and at that time you suggested 25, I'm also using the twist on the joystick since I don't have pedals

[@Warwolfyt]

Third. Also this is my favorite plane I love the Eagle.

[@r.d.w2437]

Don’t forget that the AOA readout on the HUD is not degrees.

[@grimreapers]

It's not??

[@Harker_N]

@@grimreapers iirc it's roughly a half scale , e.g. 10 degrees on the HUD readout (or the gauge in the cockpit) are roughly 5 real degrees of AOA

[@r.d.w2437]

It’s a strange conversion for The conversion for AOA to units in the eagle is AoA[Units] = 0.7728*AoA[Degrees] + 12.22. Also, an interesting note, Optimum cruise is: 12. Maximum endurance is: 14.5. Engineers...

[@Harker_N]

@@r.d.w2437 Good info, thanks!

[@rongamblin2107]

Thanks Cap, and Salute !

[@ecevansevans2566]

What are the most important key binding to pick for any jet aircraft, F15, F18, F16, F14.. When you’re JUST BEGINNER. PLS DIRECT TO WHO WOULD KNOW IF YOU DONT.

[@Carlos27thFS]

Well you want to bind, landing gear, flaps and air brakes and wheel brakes. Then bind flares/chaff and ECM and ejection. Then bind the cursor for the radar as in moving it up/down/right/left. Bind radar on button and a lock target button. Bind the trigger for cannon and a button for weapons fire ( missiles). The you need weapons cannon, sidewinder, aim 7 and aim 120. Then jettison tanks and weapons.

[@ecevansevans2566]

Carlos 271 thank you

[@vortex6818]

Mostly in the 'Systems','Weapons', and 'Sensors category.

[@ΓιαννηςΖ-ξ4ρ]

How do you get the plane so stable at 150 knots? Mine when it reaches that it falls almost immediately.

[@nemzecski]

Maybe you dont extend flaps?

[@ΓιαννηςΖ-ξ4ρ]

@@nemzecski I have found what I have done wrong

[@markkoteles4464]

Hi! maybe its late but i have a question. I Started Making the Bear Trap campaign, and i spectated the bots after landing and at shutdown i seen that in the two sides at the cockpit a panel opened and i dont know what is this and how they do this. Can you help me please?

[@dodoman6372]

I believe you’re talking about the “airbrake” it’s very standard to use it before you get to the runway (about where he was paused during the landing section)

[@noahrosz3902]

Im use to flying the su33 so its just kan is land ur gear is fine haha this keep snaping my gear

[@hybrid_grizzly]

I always deploy the airbrake when I’m stabilizing on final, if I have to go around my engines are already spooled up so I just retract the airbrake

[@hog8035]

It’s called a flare not a feather and the gear needs to come down on the downwind leg

[@RedneckRapture]

So, I have the F15, F14 and A10. Do you offer training courses on your discord for people new to the game?

[@grimreapers]

yup we now have GR training course. you'll need to enter the Discord and speak to Rage Infest

[@RedneckRapture]

@@grimreapers Cool, I'll do that.

[@Mb.Whitetails]

Knots instead of KPH?

[@reumer]

So how can I know what the wind direction is?

[@2612563]

Question please. Why did my plane sway to right or left during taking off? rudder input had a huge impact and made the take off look worse. Thanks

[@ch.tabler3876]

It’s normal that planes sway to the side but for the rudder you shouldn’t use a key because then you just get 100% rudder to the left or right, you should try a controller or pedals or whatever option that allows you to change the rudder input smoothly.

[@2612563]

@@ch.tabler3876 Cheer, 4 months ago I was a rookie, now I can take off in a 20 knot cross wind, lol.

[@Mikel_]

auto flaps not working for me

[@grimreapers]

weird

[@Youda00008]

Everytime i try to land the F-15 in the instant action landing mission, even when going absolutely level, on touchdown it bounces to the side and i almost tear off one wing. I tried everything, i don't know what to do differently.

[@codyhemmingsen5014]

when you land the f-15 you basically put the aircraft ion a flat stall on approach touching the rear breaks softly keeping the nose at about 30-45% in the air

[@yeti1308]

make sure the flaps are down they didnt work auto for me i struggled for ages before i realised

[@craigharris41]

where is the tutorial for game. I downloaded Aggressor and it has no help.

[@grimreapers]

kzbin.info/aero/PL3kOAM2N1YJdTjHFMAQVAgV5iM_twDWuj

[@craigharris41]

@@grimreapers I have the Beta....should I buy the F15 C DCS game? its just 14.99? usd.

[@Zain-dc4fc]

Do I need head tracking? I want to start but I haven't even gotten a joystick yet and the prices scare me deeply

[@grimreapers]

Don't need it but it's nice.

[@BackFromTheMadeUp]

What missions do you use for these kind of videos? I just got the FC3 pack, but I can't see anyway to choose just the F15C and practice with it. When I click on missions, it only shows a few for the F15C and they are all starting in flight. Thanks for all the videos BTW. I am really trying hard to get into DCS, but the lack of tutorials in DCS itself is just appalling. Given the steepness of the learning curve you would think they would invest heavily in supporting beginners.

[@AirHunter]

In FC3 choose 'Instant Action' then select 'Arianas Islands'.. there you'll see options for cold & hot start, & also free flight.

[@22250md]

Agreed. I’m having the same problems. Very frustrating

[@flywithsandman]

is it possible to play multiplayer with 12gb ddr3 1600 ram and no GPU??

[@grimreapers]

sadly no. A good GPU required

[@flywithsandman]

which ONE SHOULD BE RECOMMENDED AT LEAST?? (GPU NAME MODEL)

[@mattfrank7]

@@flywithsandman I would recommend a GTX 1060 6GB or above, it's quite a demanding game, I'm sure you could get by with a lesser card but you are going to have to compromise on quality and frame rate

[@jmfm-r2q]

@@mattfrank7 Im running quite solid with a 1050

[@unclejean1545]

how do you activate the afterburners?

[@theflea8259]

I have an issue where the plane wants to roll left, is this normal?

[@grimreapers]

Bugged. Do a DCS repair.

[@trumpwall1058]

whats the landing speed for f15?

[@grimreapers]

150-210 depending on weight.

[@funkytownjedi]

My favorite jet

[@guitarsolosonbass2744]

is this the 15 usd one

[@grimreapers]

ya

[@southkiwi2010]

Big Booty f-15 go brrrrrr

[@makskk6spm275]

It was a bad idea record tutorial video with landing and taking off against the sun. Unable to see you hud at all.

[@faidon90125]

That's odd... During landing, the AOA reads 20 but the Velocity vector is at -5 deg. and the Centerline indicator at 5 deg. for a total difference of 10 deg. which I would expect it as the AOA value... Am I missing something?

[@sloppydog4831]

You are missing the fact that even at zero degrees velocity vector, the wings have their own angle of Attack relative to the wind. The AOA is measured taking the measure at the wings, not nose.

[@faidon90125]

A very good observation but I have trouble believing that the wing has another 10 deg. angle relative to the fuselage... Meanwhile, I did some research and it seems AOA value on HUD is in units, not degrees.

[@sloppydog4831]

@@faidon90125 oww. That makes sense.

[@r.d.w2437]

The AOA is in “units” which are NOT equal to degrees

[@Harker_N]

The AOA indexer gives roughly double the real reading, e.g. a reading of 20 is actually 10 real degrees of AOA

[@andrewbrannin7293]

Maybe I'll actually have a successful landing in an f15 now. I have no idea what I'm doing and I've crashed every single time I've tried to land this bird.

[@shd4618]

Mmmmmmaaaaatron. I've come up early

[@grimreapers]

lols

[@dauby0913]

Shit i use to rotate at like 350 knots

[@Birtybasset1765]

Whats the difference between "Full Mill Power" and "Full Mill Power with afterburners?" What's this Mill power business?!!!

[@akshatsingh1974]

when your throttle is at 100 percent its mill power and when u pump it up after 100 percent for after burner its called mill power with afterburner

[@kenc9236]

Oh I don't know but isn't like landing any plane.. blah blah

[@WhereNerdyisCool]

Shame on you "Cut the gas" Cut the throttle or power =) Too many driving games?

[@GG-ck3kg]

Absolute shitshow. Standard take off is half stick aft at 120kts until nose is at 10deg. Pilot MUST bring up flaps, you don't leave them to blow up by themselves - most consequences are not modeled, but they do induce a bunch of drag. Landing is shameful. Standard landing is 2.5-3 deg glideslope (flight path indicator right between zero and -5 on pitch ladder WHILE also on rwy threshold cross-check is 300'/nm above rwy altitude) AND maintain 21 units AoA (NOT 20, not 22, right on 21!). For the flare, transition the FPM to the landing point once in ground rush, then to the end of the runway. Keep the throttle in until you're on the ground - doubly important in a heavyweight aircraft. Your landing is too steep even for an emergency landing and just asking for an accident to happen.

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@killerbeemedia6444]

Hey cap .. So trump pulled all our troops out of syria and Afghanistan .. I think he will invade. Iran u should make mission where u covertly make a first strike fire and fury brother lol

[@grimreapers]

Yup that's next campaign.

[@xzlatofy]

here we are 1 year later and your right

[@suttoncoldfieldwildcamping9890]

Teaching pros how to take of cus your definitely not talking to beginners...

[@odaybabaganouche1736]

Children as young as 8 years old in the U.K. are. me being taught that boys can menstruate and guidelines have been issued to teachers requiring them to tell children that boys can menstruated snd have periods too.

[@goreoproductions6955]

Oday Babaganouche How is this relevant in any way?

[@cs512tr]

this has to be the dumbest thing i've read all year...

[@Tamburello_1994]

They issued teachers actual SA-2's? Good grief. What's this world coming to?

[@odaybabaganouche1736]

I agree, but it is happening

[@odaybabaganouche1736]

How is it not relevant? State education forcing children to believe lies.