Falcon 4 BMS Tutorial Ramp Start / Takeoff / Startup

[@Worther12]

Thanks for this video, I've just completed my first ramp start after watching your video!

[@Reptile1971]

Thx Krause. Now my engine starts

[@johnpancoast3236]

Best ramp start tutorial around.

[@thejetfighter]

I'm new to BMS. This tutorial is really useful. 😀

[@Mateuszekek]

Downloading BMS right now, I hope that I will learn how to fly with your tutorials! They're great! :)

[@EJ109]

Awesome tutorial, got it on the first try. Very easy to follow. thanks

[@leosverner1]

Some update for 4.36 pls?

[@patman63ify]

Thanks Krause for the awesome tutorial. The only problem I have is when I have everything loaded and I try to ask the ground crew to remove the chocks using t-8. I get no response and the chocks are still in place. Thanks

[@tanit]

Make sure you set your data cartridge to have the right tower frequency.

[@patman63ify]

Ok I have it working now thanks!

[@MrKevinmorrissey]

Krause Krauze Could you please answer a question for me about the f-16. for tactical engagement: take-off the picture on the loading screen says that my engine is a pw 220 type E has 25,000 pounds of thrust. but I thought in bms we fly the block 50 f16 with a 229 with 29,000 pounds of thrust. Is the two seater in the tactical engagements not a block 50?. Also when taking off with full burner my engine rpm is about 96% and my engine noz is between 95 and 100, is this the right performance. I am just getting a bit paranoid, because I am not accelerating in a climb(even clean) at the rate I thought I would be.

[@Shomey-bj1ju]

Kevin Morrissey Same happens to me ,and what I can't understand is that the plane in turns and in steep turns rapidly loose speed,like it can't go over 200 kts, and in climbs loose speed also... wtf!? :D Extra 300 have better maneuverability than this F16 :D

[@Flight231]

Thanks for this reminder of how good this sim is! Its a good feeling to have the startup checklist in your head and have the ability to start from cold and dark. I still have the original Microprose Falcon 4.0 manual from 1998..was it really that long ago?..;)

[@dixievfd55]

I've practiced so much lately I can do almost everything in one sweep. Now I'm just trying to figure out what buttons are A-A and A-G weapon select buttons are now so I can finish rebinding everything.

[@evmanbutts]

The AG and AA buttons are on the panel in between the two MFD's where the number pad is. They are right beside the IFF button

[@Malc2169]

I know this is three years old now, but have you considered re-shooting it with all the errors fixed?

[@HclPudding]

Very informative and nice! I enjoy all the little tips 'n tricks you put in there. Have you ever thought about doing a campaign run? I, for one, would like to see that. Even a generated campaign.

[@tanit]

Not sure what you mean.

[@HclPudding]

Krause I would like to see you do a single player run through of the campaign in a Let's Playey way. There are no other one on You tube and you have such a great voice and style for it.

[@tanit]

Wulfle I never play singleplayer. And it would be a bit unnatural for me to rely on and work with AI. I could do something like this in multiplayer, where I lower the base volume and provide commentary over it. I sorta did this in my wingman tutorial, as well as short clips of other videos. Maybe i'll give it a shot for an entire mission start to finish.

[@HclPudding]

Well if you could get a small band of 3 other pilots together and do an entire campaign start-to-finish, that would be even better! I would honestly love to see something like that. There is nothing else on YT and it would really rack up the count if you were the first. Love ya Krause! You have rekindled my love of flying.

[@tanit]

Wulfle I'll see what I can cook up.

[@smashedlegends]

Thank you for the video! Very useful!

[@channingkelley8856]

how do i get back into SP / GM mode once i have used last MK20 or MK82 ? the left MFD seems to get stuck in a strafe / DF mode and i can't track ground radar contacts or even call up GMT / SEA mode . i've tried SMS / CNTL / OVRD / and still no joy..' help me krausey wan, you're my only hope ' ..

[@W4V3Thunder]

Hey Krause, thanks for those amazing videos on the sim. One question though, how do you restart the engine mid-flight?

[@moneyeye24]

When I press up down "," key arrow key of my falcon 4.32, the plane doesn't do left rudder but move my view point to left, "." key becomes view point to left, "L" becomes viewpoint to central. I didn't make any changes. Do you know the possible reason that these keys doesn't do what they suppose to do? Is there another key I should press together? I actually try ctrl or alt or shift with right arrow key and none pf these 2-key combination works. Pls don't ask me why I am still using 4.32 instead of upgrade to 4.35. I like old version.

[@victor-emmanuel7485]

When i do my rampstart in 4.33, I always get an avionics fault and an IFF fault... When I get them, I usually clear them in the mfd test page. But when i then take off I have "NO RAD" displayed on my hud. What could be causing these problems? Also with 4.33 I sometimes experience a weird cockpit wobble at certain times while flying...I have no idea what could be causing that. (like my wings are flapping/flexing without manouvring) ...really weird.

[@m.balauszko]

+Verdi Same here. I'm still trying to figure this out..

[@victor-emmanuel7485]

+Maciej Bałauszko I talked to Snax (amazing BMS pilot) about it. He says everybody has the same issue in 4.33 (avionics and iff) for now. There is something wrong in the programming of the rampstart tactical engagement. So the thing to do for now is just clearing the faults in your test page. For the "No Rad" message...I figured that one out. I skipped a step on my mfd which caused the message to stay on all the time. And the wing flapping... It is normal. Pilots call it "fluttering". It happens when you exceed certain speeds with certain load-out configurations of the jet. As you can see I am still learning everything....but I'm slowly getting the hang of most things. I hope this was helpfull ;)

[@m.balauszko]

+Verdi Thanks! I'm completely new to the BMS so it's all new to me. The sim is great though. I've been playing DCS before and there's something about BMS that feels better. I don't know what it is but I'm enjoying the learning process a lot.

[@victor-emmanuel7485]

+Maciej Bałauszko Exactly the same story here ;)

[@Lb8068]

Hey, I know you posted this a year ago but do you have any idea about whether this bug is fixed yet? I too get IFF and avionics faults on the caution panel. Also my INS Align seems to continue infinitely until it reaches 99.9, then stops (I still get an ALIGN warning on the HUD though).

[@F-14VF1Wolfpack]

How Can I move the throttle?? I can't unfortunately

[@derjay8812]

hi when im on the ground i can not move my throttle stick but its working when i start flying what am i doing wrong?

[@Astro_Rider]

Great videos to learn! I use version 4.32. To install the 4.33 I have to uninstall the 4.32 first? Thank you

[@JayDeLaTorreD]

Great Video Krause!

[@MititeluRadu]

Great plane. Can't wait to have it in DCS. BMS is unplayable for me for key binding reasons. Great video nevertheless. Really helpful for new pilots. thank you.

[@ty8012]

They are bringing f-16 to dcs?

[@MititeluRadu]

that's a rumor and since F16 is outdated, with states like Israel phasing them out of service, we can only hope for the best.. also we can expect to see f-18 next year. Well see.

[@andysmarandescu7452]

one thing: your mouse cursor is moving just like a normal one. but mine is moving slowly and innacurate, i also noticed that your chocks in place writing is smaller. what options do you use?

[@donutguy3854]

I am using a keyboard and for the life of me I cant find the throtlle keybind...pls help

[@snras4927]

nice !! but got one problem, I dont have a clue of where to taxi? how do i find out which taxiways i am going to use to get to the correct runway, haha :)

[@tanit]

There are maps of the airbases in the docs folder within your bms install directory. Everyone pretty much "Wings it" though.

[@snras4927]

ty :)

[@christiangaio7008]

onde posso baixar estas atualizações?

[@perplexedmoth]

Is there a button on the cockpit for NWS other than the keyboard shortcut?

[@_bravoseven_2705]

Nice tutorial! One question, Can i import Falcon 4.0 AF keys to Falcon BMS 4.33? P.S. English

[@davideroversi702]

This tutorial is AWESOME man. I've just got one PROBLEM: after I do everything and I remove the chocks and the parking breaks, the plane slowly starts to move: but I cant turn!!! It just goes straight on, passing across the taxiway and going into the grass, whitout even trying to turn left or right. What do I do?? P.s sorry if anything is wrong, but I'm not english

[@tanit]

You need to engage nose wheel steering. Default key is shift /

[@davideroversi702]

Ok but, to remove chocks, I press shift / so... you say that after I call the tower to remove chocks I have to press shift / again?

[@tanit]

Davide Roversi you should be removing chocks through the tower (t) menu. Bottom line is you need to engage nws

[@davideroversi702]

Ok got it

[@LakeBodomsReaper]

My coms isn't coming on? I also don't have the "chocks in place" message in red even though I see them.

[@-_Nuke_-]

+LakeBodomsReaper indeed me neither...

[@Ode1029]

Umm the engine feed nob doesn't need to be activated to give fuel to the engine. It just activates the fuel pumps.

[@varunyadav1062]

Krause, how do you have such great graphics in 4.32??? Can you tell me the graphics settings??

[@clovisoliveira8530]

Hi have some vídeo that teaches you to create a profile ?

[@Rasmorak]

How can I change my data cartridge to have the right tower frequency? I'm in the ramp start TE and even after loading my data cartridge, I'm still not hearing anything and can't remove chocks.

[@tanit]

Jester Check out my data cartridge tutorial.

[@Rasmorak]

Krause You are an F-16 genius Krause. Thanks!

[@Anaximander29A]

Is there a tutorial where the full (realistic) procedure is explained?

[@tanit]

+Anaximander29A Yep. It's in the docs in your BMS folder. I'm sure some of the virtual fighter squadrons have full procedures as well. Takes about 5-10 more mins than in this video.

[@Anaximander29A]

Krause yeah, thanks you. i am actually in a german vfs since 2 month now. :) i have to say that for beginners (and even for advanced pilots) your videos are very helpful! Often better and faster than studying the manual. thanks for that. Keep up the good work.

[@ShadowGJ]

Quick question: why is the ambient noise so loud at first, if the engine isn't even on?

[@tanit]

other jets on the ramp

[@Ack-lh1sd]

Hey great video, Do you use a TrackIR to look around the cockpit?

[@KayoMichiels]

Yes, he is using trackir.

[@lesterhiew1994]

i got problem with temparature heat problem , coz the stick had block my button

[@jadenmcalwee8252]

Me too i cant access it

[@kiler12343]

my FCR never does the bit test any help?

[@ELDLtenors]

fantastic brother

[@amb7247]

Does anyone happen to have this typed out where I can add it as a check list in my phone?

[@alexsp7086]

Hey quick question when i use track Ir i can only zoom in with my head cant i use a mouse Wheel as well??? Thanks

[@AliAhmad-xd6to]

Alex Sp whats this video ...is it a game video

[@AliAhmad-xd6to]

Alex Sp is this game or video showing how to start a real aircraft

[@rolmaxify]

Ali Ahmad It's a game called Falcon BMS. But it's very realistic so I think one could actually start a real F16 as well if you follow these steps.

[@-_Nuke_-]

how many planes and wich ones can you fly in this game?

[@laszloveber7082]

This is the simpliest and best ramp start tutorial I've ever seen. Maybe somebody can help me. My HUD is almost blank. I have gun crosshair, the speed index (but not the scale) the altitude index (but not the scale), a NO RADAR text and the G meter. And that is all. I don't have heading scale, flight path marker, pitch scale etc. I am sure that I've turned all the switches in the correct position, as in the video. NO RADAR test does not disapper after engage the FCR correctly, and bit test done. Does anybody know what should I do different way?

[@tanit]

Sounds like you didn't flip on radar on the right side below the fuel consumption analog gauge

[@laszloveber7082]

Krause Thanks, I've checked it again, but I have all my switces in the same position as yours in the video. (Radar in stby position) After bit test done, I still have the NO RADAR text on the HUD, and still have not scales, nav mod, or any other. Do you have an other idea?

[@tanit]

László Véber if you want upload a video of your ramp start and I'll take a look.

[@laszloveber7082]

Krause and this is the situation if I choose a runway start or taxi. Moreover, it is the same not only in TE, but in the campaign mod. So my HUD is absolutely useless. I am sure that I make something not correctly, but I can not recognize what.

[@tanit]

László Véber You didn't turn your air conditioning on bud - you fried your avionics (EQUIP HOT warning on the fault panel). Watch here: 2:38

[@TheFietek]

My plane isn't doing the BIT test, any help here?

[@tanit]

Are you sure you didn't overheat your equipment? make sure you turn on air conditioning! I believe overheated equipment will scrub your rampstart.

[@TheFietek]

I saw it a few minutes later :P Everything is working just fine ;)

[@-_Nuke_-]

+Krause hey man, is there any tutorial or manual that you know that explain what each and every keybinding actually means and does?

[@MrProfilen]

Can I use this tutorial for Falcon 4 Allied Force? I'm trying to learn it.

[@tanit]

+MrProfilen In theory.

[@MrProfilen]

Krause Ah, maybe I should just stick to the manual?

[@tanit]

+MrProfilen I actually have an allied force ramp start video as well. search my channel for ramp start

[@MrProfilen]

Krause Okay, thanks! I didn't think you had one, so I didn't look. I'll make sure I look into it. Also, will throttle control that is built into my joystick work fine? I'm kinda lacking money to buy HOTAS system or something similar. So, I'm using one of my older joysticks(still works fine).

[@MrProfilen]

+Krause Hey, quick question. What are the most important keys to map to my Joystick? I don't have a HOTAS, but this joystick has a: Throttle control, a 8-way hat, twist rudder, 12 buttons(including the one on the direct side of the joystick, and the fire button. I want to get a decent set-up going ,but I don't know the most important keys.

[@Firespectrum122]

Impressive!

[@thatOOM9]

I wish that they would make the f16 for dcs

[@c34a12]

dcs f-16 coming 2058 /s

[@faydulaksono]

this game is not for casual gamer.is that true?

[@agnc_2233]

thx a lot but i got "no rad" warning and "iff" warning

[@shadowblade145]

Haha, didn't like the night one, I suppose?

[@blankplanet]

I cant even close the canopy. Clicking the yellow lever and nothing.

[@DD-sw1dd]

Left CTRL + c

[@cominroitover80]

When I ask them to remove the chocks nothing happens. What gives?

[@tanit]

you have to be on the right radio frequency

[@cominroitover80]

How do I do that? I tried pressing Comm 1 and switching channels but I can't get the exact frequency for the airbase I'm at

[@tanit]

+cominroitover80 see my data cartridge tutorial

[@cominroitover80]

Krause OK thanks I figured it out. I was trying to figure out how to type a decimal into the ICP, turns out you don't need to. I also figured out how to "set tower" in the data cartridge thing.

[@mattiasmatsson6205]

Are there a manual to this game or is the thing to figure things out?

[@rolmaxify]

Mattias Matsson There is a 700 page manual included

[@220USAFpilot]

I downloaded the game and I don't have any of these training missions in tactical engagements? What gives?

[@nukenabber7228]

me neither.....do you know how to get them already?

[@Abdiel262]

Holly #$%@! Thanks krause... nice video

[@Snowcat89onXbox360]

Hey look, this time it's in day light:)

[@tanit]

Yes. I learned my lesson!

[@VitorMoura]

How real is this my friend?

[@beny874]

+Vitor Moura Very real. Hahaha

[@mookie34545]

+Vitor Moura Actual pilots have described this sim as being the closest you can get to flying the real thing.

[@piotrbarzyk5369]

!!!:)

[@Mulberry2000]

You're too fast.

[@Norman_Peterson]

still the best simulator, DCS is only an empty sandbox

[@craigharris41]

cant close the canopy with the mouse. Suggestions?

[@craigharris41]

cant close the canopy with the mouse. Suggestions?

[@beanie5851]

craig harris ctrl C