F-16C Viper: Cockpit Familiarization Tutorial | DCS WORLD

[@KPX-nl4nt]

I am a former USAF F-16 Crew Chief with over 10 years of experience. If you ever need any advice please feel free to ask any questions. The 100% oxygen switch is used in case of a rapid cabin depressurization above 10,000 feet. It is also used whenever the EPU is operated (or ground tested) to ensure that no hydrazine exhaust, smoke, radioactive fallout, and chemical or biological contamination is inhaled by the flight crew in the event of potential cabin contamination. It is strictly part of the pilot’s oxygen mask system. I also noticed that many descriptions on the functionality in several of the left console panel switches, knobs and lights were incorrect in light of how the actual aircraft operates. I would be happy to relay any information on the functionality of the real F-16. Cheers!

[@grimreapers]

Thanks KPX wilco.

[@johnwild757]

That is not correct about the oxygen system. As a crew chief, you should know that is required for pilots to use 100 percent oxygen after long night drinking binges in order to reduce hangovers.

[@KPX-nl4nt]

@@johnwild757 Indeed…I’d nearly forgotten.😂

[@HABITZER]

It is also for the mechanics to check the system. Even civilian aircrafts have the test function. Every mechanic talks about using the oxygen after a heavy night of drinking to get rid of hangovers.

[@KPX-nl4nt]

@@HABITZER I tested that theory once in Spain. I was in no condition to be running an aircraft that morning. I probably went through a liter of LOX!🤢

[@evtyler]

Two things about this from a former F-16 Avionics Technician: 1) It’s mind blowing how realistic this and 2) It’s freakishly impressive how well versed you are on the operations of the controls!

[@ThePinkus]

"I wonder if DCS is game or sim... mmm, let's see... so this section of the manual is about... setting up Your air conditioning" ED: coming in DCS 3.0, new control adjustment category: home automation, link to room air conditioner, whoosh mode ON/OFF switch

[@Welther47]

Naa, it's not so bad when you get into it. All the dials and buttons just look so overwhelming. I'm more worried about the insane price of the Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog (not even incl. pedals) control equipment.

[@KenandRose]

😂🤣😂 while you're BS'ing though...

[@KenandRose]

Logitech " F-16 Ball Chiller" in our future?..

[@starturtle5135]

The main drawback of the F-16 is that it isn't carrier capable. Did you know that it actually was supposed to be at one point? Back in the 70s when it was still on the drawing board, the DOD wanted the F-16 to basically be the next Phantom. an all-purpose multi-role fighter that the Air Force, Navy and Marines could all use. The Falcon was considerably cheaper and its small size gave the impression that it be the perfect carrier based fighter. However the main issue was that the Falcon's undercarriage would often scrape the flight deck during landing tests. Plus the Navy was already invested in (and in love with) the Horn... I mean Wagner Mobile project.

[@WolfofSpain]

Wow!

[@Handskemager]

@@tysonm154 well they’re getting F-35C which is single engine so ..

[@tysonm154]

@@Handskemager Literally the first and only single engine jet that’s ever be permanently stationed on a carrier….

[@tysonm154]

@@Handskemager ever been*

[@Handskemager]

@@tysonm154 A-4 Skyhawk and A-7 Corsair II/F-8 Crusader were carrier based and single engined.. as far as I know only the F-14 and F-18 are twin engined and carrier based

[@ChltMusic1]

This is the coolest thing I've seen in years. I beg a moment ... I'm a Southern US guy listening to a fellow from the UK Isles describe a US Fighter Aircraft's controls with the assistance of another US person (neutral accent) as a reference. The last Fighter Combat Sim I played was Jane's F-15 Strike Eagle in around 2000. I'm working to catch up to these new sims ... they're simply amazing in detail and folks briefing on them in videos is / are 'giving back' to the Sim community is a very noble way. After buying an HP Omen 40L just to run this game ... a ton of money sunk in peripherals and a ton of frustration, I think I might actually be 'getting it.' Please accept the most sincere thanks of an old '80s sim player. Aces High !!

[@yassm]

Hope you're having fun 😊😊

[@KPX-nl4nt]

Hi CAP, just wanted to explain a couple of other things that I didn’t point out in my earlier comments. - A&B HYD systems are not redundant with the exception of the flight control system. “A” system provides hydraulic power to the three systems deemed absolutely critical for landing: flight controls, speed brakes and the fuel flow proportioner (FFP). “B” system provides hydraulic power to all other hydraulically actuated components (even the landing gear and wheel brakes). Additionally, the EPU provides hydraulic power to “A” system ONLY during emergencies (as well as 10KVA electrical power). - The Manual Pitch Override switch only provides additional pitch down deflection of the horizontal stabs during a potential stall. This is referred to as “Kick”. - The JFS starts the engine by using rotational force (not compressed air) via the Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and PTO shaft which powers the engine driven gearbox and rotates the engine’s compressor section. The JFS turbine is initially rotated by the Hydraulic Start Motor (HSM) which is hydraulically driven by “pressurized” hydraulic fluid from the two JFS/brake accumulators. These accumulators also have a nitrogen pre-charge to force the hydraulic fluid out. Start 2 is almost exclusively used by pilots as it is in their startup checklist and emergency start checklist in flight. Start 2 was also standard procedure in our technical orders for maintenance engine runs when I served. - MAX POWER switch was originally designed to be used with the Pratt & Whitney F100 series of engines. It resets engine parameters and allows higher core temperatures, hence higher thrust and speeds in certain combat situations. However, its use required a special engine inspection afterward. - I just wanted to point out that the EPU in not a rocket motor. It has a decomposition chamber instead. It uses H-70 (a mixture of 70% hydrazine and 30% water) as fuel. When actuated, H-70 flows under pressure from its tank into the decomposition chamber and over a catalyst bed. The reaction with the catalyst produces a great amount of heat, as well as hydrogen and ammonia. The H-70’s water also flashes into steam and the resulting exhaust spins a turbine which powers the EPU’s electrical generator and hydraulic pump. Cheers!

[@foxdie9833]

just downloaded DCS and bought the F-16C Viper, i have ordered the Thrustmaster T.16000M HOTAS and will be here tomorrow. i have only sat in the cockpit of the f-16 looking at all the controls hitting a couple switches and just seeing how real it felt... ohh have i mentioned i have never played a flight simulator or anything close to this,... Wish me luck everyone! and thanks for videos! just subscribed

[@grimreapers]

Good job. kzbin.info/aero/PL3kOAM2N1YJf8pIMCKRmRnP2RWkrWkSyZ

[@jimmy8x541]

Did you keep playing?

[@nateowens227]

As an Air Force comm/nav tech, the panel beneath the KY-58 is just the battery compartment. The battery holds the crypto when power is off, it’s also what one of the zeroize functions is for. Im getting DCS and the F-16, this was incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@KPX-nl4nt]

The landing gear down lock permission switch can only be operated to prevent the landing gear from inadvertently extending while in the air. It does not work when raising the gear, therefore the landing gear will not collapse on the ground if you raise the landing gear handle because the landing gear have a weight on wheels (WOW) switch and when the aircraft is on the ground the WOW switch is engaged and will prevent the landing gear from retracting.

[@sionjones1675]

Ah, disappointing. I mean... sensible. Of course I mean sensible.

[@Crackoder]

I just started playing DCS a couple of days ago on an F-16 and this video is super useful, thanks for taking the time to explain everything

[@grimreapers]

:)

[@briandelaroy1670]

Civilian and military aircraft all have the ADI and its also known as the artificial horizon! This gauge is the one you must trust and use while flying/landing Day or Night in bad weather,foggy conditions and heavy overcast sky’s. The ADI helps pilots know were the ground is with little to non existent visual references out side the cockpit, and aids the pilot in knowing the attitude of his/ her aircraft in relation to the ground and over head airspace. Pilot trainees military and civilian are all told trust this gauge in conjunction with ground based ILS systems and air traffic controllers while flying in adverse weather conditions.

[@hotfightinghistory9224]

And when you're in severe IFR conditions at night, and EVERY FIBER OF YOUR BEING is telling you that your aircraft is banking hard left, but your ADI stubbornly insists you're straight and level, BELIEVE THE ADI!!!! Your body (inner ears) are lying to you. Once you stop trusting the ADI and start trying to use your ears to find 'level', you're in for a terrifying experience you may not live thru. I was lucky enough that my lack of experience and poor decision making which led up to this point didn't cost me my life, but others haven't been. I thank my lucky stars almost every day for seeing me thru that flight.

[@mururoa7024]

O-M-G Sounds like your mate literally memorized the entire manual. How can the rest of us mere mortals compete with that! 😱 😉👍

[@Strange_Man1911]

Have you heard of tabs/multitasking? You can use ctrl+f to find any word or phrases that you type. It's incredibly useful when you need to find a piece of information in a freakin glossary.

[@starturtle5135]

This is Cap we're talking about. He probably forgot it all by the next morning!

[@facethefaceandmore44]

"Hello Pilot, the... left, uh, stabilizer it is... snapped. Or something like that." "Thank you, Plane. As you were."

[@Dueville7777]

12:40 that's the button you hit when you take a missile hit and are going down in flames. "FACKKKKKKKKK!!"

[@alexbor7708]

LMAO :D

[@LoosMoose]

Normal and 100% on your O2 allows you in Normal to use some ambient air mixed with your mask o2 so that you are not using your bottle exclusively. You can stretch your o2 onboard supply. When in 100% you are using only bottle air and is for situations when no ambient is acceptable (smoke) or you need the maximum ox saturation possible.

[@ART-qd7lp]

Exactly right bro f16 block 52 have on board oxygen generation OBOGS which is really awesome and stand by 10 kva generation system avoid epu activation

[@andreartymiuk]

I find the manual ROLL trim implemented via the HOTAS trim hat , or the manual trim wheels is WAY to 'coarse' . If you fire one missile so you need to trim back level it is impossible to achieve a neutral no-roll trim using the trim hat, You always end up with some degree of roll. (Same problem in the A10). However if you instead set the ROLL TRIM axis binding to a suitable axis (I use the INCR/DECR slider on my Warthog Throttle) and tune the axis response to a very flat/gentle curve (reduce the Y saturation) then it is easy to properly trim to eliminate roll.

[@hotfightinghistory9224]

Wow thank you... I was saying to myself "How the F could anyone actually fly this plane with such wonky trim?!?!"

[@mcdonnell761]

The box you are unsure about next to the KY58, that is simply a way for the ground crew to write on what crypto fills are loaded and into what positions. Used when on OPS with different nations usually as there will be different crypto to speak to different countries. They will also write on what equipment the crypto is for e.g the UHF has this crypto, Link16 has this, VHF etc etc.

[@grimreapers]

Thanks!

[@kiubekpl5863]

15:51 "here is a clock and its a clock"

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Thank you for this. I am getting into DCS during free play-May 2020

[@matrix_virus]

You change the toggle switch to 100% oxygen if you feel nausea during the flight.

[@jcbak]

The KY-58 and the IFF Transponder are modelled in UniversRadio for the A-10C. I imagine it will probably be modelled for the F-16 at some point.

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@madeinclearsky8354]

If I'm right, CNI backup allows you to call with your radio by UHF the ATC Tower and to request start engine. Indeed at this stage you don't have any power yet in the cockpit to use communication

[@richardw6675]

Sooo many buttons! I am at 13 minutes and already forgot what was talked about in the beginning. 😂🤦‍♂️

[@DaemonPhobos]

AFAIK, the HUD FLIR feature was present on lantirn equipped jets , this was especially useful on vipers with the WAR hud (block 40) ,our block 50 does not use the lantirn . the LITENING and SNIPER lack NAVFLIR capabilities also no Missile warning system or terrain following radar (TFR page) . also, the white slots below the KY-58 are places are supposed to be written to help the pilot remember details of the loaded crypto keys , there are up to 6 of them, the upper left switch (mode) can be used to select Plain (p) cipher (c) load (ld) and receive variable (rv) for remote loading the upper right switch enables loading or zeroizing of registers (you have to use the ld mode) the lower right is the ON OFF or TD mode (td stands for time delay) finally you have the volume rotary (self explainatory) and the fill port, where you plug in your fill device (an external hand-held unit that holds the classified cryptographic variables) in order to load the keys into the system.

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

25:26 is the [OH SHIT I'M ABOUT TO DIE] BUTTON

[@neytria6182]

I'm just wondering how to use the nosewheel to steer...

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

NWS infuriated me. You have to press S on the keyboard. It's weird because most other fighters don't have it enabled. When you taxi and it's not activated, it completely fucks up your taxi. The HOTAS WARTHOG has a button for NWS which also cycles missiles.

[@johannesdolch]

I am getting strong Commodore PET vibes from these 4th Gen Fighter Cockpits.

[@ChookyChuck]

I checked it and the F16 DOES use a Halon based tank inerting system. Nitrogen is normally used in an OBIGGS system to bring the oxygen concentration in Fuel tanks to below 9% on military combat aircraft. An OBIGGS system will extract Nitrogen from the Bleed Air supplied by the engine. I worked at company that made OBIGGS and OBOGGS Nitrogen generators. OBOGGS systems extract Oxygen from the bleed air. OBOGGS: Onboard Oxygen Gas Generation System & OBIGGS: Onboard Inert Gas Generation System.

[@crimson-rk6di]

I heard from C.W. Lemoine that the 100% oxygen blasting setting on the right aux panel is for when emergency hydrazene is used. It is used as an emergency measure to protect the pilot in emergency power/landings.

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@ART-qd7lp]

You are right bro 100% O² also used when you fly higher in the sky at high altitude you need more O² as compared to fly at low altitude on the ground most of the pilots remove masks from the face

[@sgmoncayo2276]

I just bought F-16 and daamn this is way more complex than FC3

[@grimreapers]

yes it is.

[@slick4415]

Lol I’m coming from the J11a

[@SoftBreadSoft]

41 minute cockpit video, I feel this one is going to take longer to learn than the A-4E :^)

[@chrome4096]

+Grim Reapers The Oxygen thing has to do with the partial pressure of oxygen in a low pressure environment since youre not in a pressurized cockpit you will need to breathe pure pressurized oxygen if you are above 24 000 feet I think it was. If you are considerably lower, as in a typical combat scenario you would most likely be fine breathing just normal 21% oxygen content. I would like to think it would even be rather unhealthy to do so for prolonged periods if not needed.

[@KPX-nl4nt]

chrome4096 The F-16 cockpit is pressurized at all operating altitudes. I don’t know where people keep getting this idea that the F-16 cockpit is unpressurized. I was an F-16 crew chief in the US Air Force for 10 years and I can promise you that it is pressurized.

[@OceanicMaestro]

This is so advanced and realistic I’m genuinely lost 💀

[@fargoth391]

💀💀💀

[@runforitman]

18:17 just notice the nuclear consent switch up there

[@skyanite1741]

I understood absolutely none of this, but I like it

[@cornbread5144]

*** Waiting for that First F-16 Carrier Landing. :)

[@grimreapers]

waiting on Wags

[@kelvinlol6292]

carriers r the navy :)

[@jd4200mhz]

you doo a 100% oxygen when you are at high altitude and go in too high G- turns, so you don´t black out of lack of air

[@rmp5s]

Really want to pick this up but 80 bucks is kinda nuts...

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Today is June 25 2022 and I just downloaded the Block II version and there's a shit ton of things that are now modeled and functional. This is a great tutorial but could use some freshening up.

[@MarksyS387]

thanks this is gonna come in handy

[@crayfish9966]

Not sure if they glossed over the nuclear switch or if they were avoiding it

[@grimreapers]

Maybe we'll get it one day.

[@theflyingguineapigfpv5812]

Will there ever need to be a updated version of this video any time soon

[@grimreapers]

Has anything changed?

[@satka94]

I’m crying every time I play this game 😂

[@mcdonnell761]

MIDS is a Tactical Data Link (Link16) it’s a data link used between lots of different assets and ground units. Better explained en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_16

[@Aleksandar6ix]

This cockpit is much easier to read than the F18. Shame it isn't complete enough yet, nor does it have enough training modules in the sim.

[@Lennie_peled]

How do you get your camera move free like that, i mean it's moving easily and smooth almost looks like im watching through another persons eyes. Is it VR or an addon?? I must press alt + C to make my camera move along the cockpit, but then it disables my mouse to click on buttoms...

[@Rileyyyy-xq3xb]

he is using track ir

[@lavi38]

I really like your tutorial video. But it's a shame for me that this video is shown today and not immediately when your videos started on the F16. But keep creating more videos, Thanks. Lavi.

[@grimreapers]

F-16: kzbin.info/aero/PL3kOAM2N1YJf8pIMCKRmRnP2RWkrWkSyZ

[@ep0sxl7sap87]

OK that is cool outro

[@vincentvalerio915]

It would be great if they updated the f16 on dcs to a more modern block replica

[@Wulable]

100% oxygen is used when the patient has trouble getting full breaths. So I'd imagine its useful here for high G or such. Do NOT use 100% oxygen when you have sparks or fires present.

[@grimreapers]

thx

[@chrome4096]

It's used to stay alive above 24000 feet as the cockpits are not pressurized, and partial pressure from atmospheric oxygen does not suffice. In combat you are considerably lower and are just pressure fed normal air

[@KPX-nl4nt]

chrome4096 I am a former F-16 Crew Chief and I can tell you that the aircraft cockpit IS PRESSURIZED. The 100% oxygen switch is for the pilot’s oxygen mask, not the cabin. It is only used when operating the EPU system to ensure that if any hydrazine exhaust enters the cockpit the pilot will be safe by breathing pure O2 through his mask and also in case of a rapid cabin depressurization above 10,000ft so that he does not become hypoxic. Bottom line is that the 100% O2 switch flows pure oxygen through the pilot’s mask only.

[@jsiminski]

MIDS is a part of the Link 16 datalink (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multifunctional_Information_Distribution_System)

[@grimreapers]

thxx

[@marcnamm7813]

Your videos have helped a lot . I even use the Winwing Orion Mfssb F16 because of your review . Do you guys still do one on one tutoring ?

[@rajasoumyajit]

Hey, Like Cat1 and Cat3 of loadout. The Authority override switches relaxes flight stability to allow for super manuverablity.

[@fsaviator4570]

This might sound like a dumb question but where are the flaps? Im sitting in the plane and i just cant seem to find where the flaps are.

[@grimreapers]

Flaps are AUTO in this plane.

[@fsaviator4570]

@@grimreapers ah thanks!! I feel so stupid now haha

[@MrBrofo1]

is this updated in your hotas maps?

[@SMOKEY-Junior]

Is there a video grim reapers done to show all the abbreviations? On the dashboard etc? (Apologies for the novice QnAs - really interested but not a clue)

[@grimreapers]

We have a video about "brevity" if that's what you mean.

[@derekbentley196]

Just learning this game and this is all a bit much🤣I think imma just get in it and fly and learn them as and when I need them. Ill be back in 2 weeks to tell you how much I fucked it

[@lemniscate2218]

Doing it in vr with the oculus is not recommended first

[@kipchickensout]

"I'm gonna do that in a minute" -he never did

[@Baritone782]

100% O2 is for Hypoxia

[@Armayettii]

You missed nuclear consent

[@AviationChannel1124]

The F18 Super Horent is way less complicated to fly. Pretty much anyone can get in it and fly it. Landing it though is a whole another story 😂 especially on a carrier most of us would be better to just eject.

[@scarecrow1323]

hey Cap, is the AutoStart option available in multiplayer? or do I need to learn how to coldstart before attempting multiplayer?

[@grimreapers]

Some MP servers are hot and some cold start. Just press the "autostart" button and it starts the planes for you.

[@JamesSmith-jj5de]

no usb charger ha

[@CowBtv]

좋은 튜토리얼 감사

[@doozydoge1053]

Curious how you move the view around so smoothly like that..

[@SUNKENSOCIETY]

probably trackir

[@andreartymiuk]

Oxygen is poisonous in high concentrations, hence you would normally not want to use 100% oxygen in normal circumstances.

[@brisondempsey9728]

Bro look up your OFP (operating system for a specific system) Let me know what it says lol You're going to press List, then zero, then three. It'll say the parts or systems and their respective OFP.

[@brisondempsey9728]

I'm an avionics technician for this jet so its kind of wild to see this shit

[@henriklmao]

@@brisondempsey9728 I'm gonna be buying it today. That will be the first thing to do for me.

[@thedemon9692]

Mmc is not flight control

[@trottheblackdog]

Just slide on by the nuclear consent switch. Nothing to see here.

[@СаняИзотов-л8ю]

The criminal scheme brought Zinaida Andreevna good profits for a whole year and a half. The pensioner regularly visited tuberculosis dispensaries and met people in queues to see a doctor. An elderly woman quickly rubbed herself into the confidence of patients. She convinced sick old people that her aunt worked as a doctor in a dispensary and through her it was possible to arrange a good apartment as a property. The resourceful Zinaida Andreevna at the same time added that for heavenly conditions you need to pay from 1.5 to 3 million rubles. People, struck by the old woman's charm, found money somewhere and transferred it to the old woman's account. And the pensioner cashed deposits and disappeared.

[@halec3861]

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