Heatblur DCS: F-14 Tomcat - Episode 3: Cold And Dark (Full Startup)

Welcome to this... not so quick (looooooooong!) cold and dark startup of the F-14 Tomcat! Featuring our pal (and new feature!) Assisted Startup. Enjoy!
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[@svmik]

I see "Talk to me Goose" in a whole new light right now....

[@RAF33Strike]

Coming from military aviation as a technician of 10 years I am absolutely stunned by the attention to detail, from visuals to sound. Even the way the gauges work. You guys have done some absolutely ground-breaking work here and set yourself apart from the competition. The bar has been raised guys. Ordered a 2 pack for me and my ex-colleague from the airforce. Absolutely amazing. Also, well done with the video. Nicely edited, paced and it gives a great overview.

[@KuvDabGib]

Hm, well if this was released module i would agreed with you completely. Problem is this is just yet another pointless video in tradition of pointless hype they are trying to make, so we have no idea wth is going on or is this accurate or just false. Lie to me once... Heatblur, RELEASE the fucking module, then do what you want and create video after video if you must. What is the holdup this time? Which excuse we can add to collection of excuses since 2017?

[@Blind_Hawk]

@@KuvDabGib Calm down you know that third-party developers just can't release a module as they want and always have to stay updated about the base game? ED is constantly tweaking and patching, if I'm not wrong they released the 2.5 update in 2017 so Heatblur Simulations had to adjust few things again or add the other system which wasn't implemented in DCS. They're not only realising the F-14A/B also a campaign, training mission. Right now they're waiting for approval from ED.

[@KuvDabGib]

@@Blind_Hawk Perhaps if we were i 2017 i would cut them some slack, but we are not... They never mentioned any of the problematic issues when they took money back in Otctober 2018. IT is time to deliver, time is ticking... So enough with crap , videos, cock teasing twitch streams and similar bullshit - RELEASE the fucking F-14 already, IF it is good for average streamer it is good enough for paying customer!

[@Blind_Hawk]

@@KuvDabGib They haven't mentioned it because it's pretty obvious... Also you can read what they had to do to finish it. RIO, Lantirn and so on. If you don't get it I'm sorry I cant help you either

[@KuvDabGib]

@@Blind_Hawk im confused why do you think you need to help at all? We all got fucked up by heatblur and their shenanigans .. now we can just shake our fists and warn others not to do the same

[@bodazaphfa]

I was an F-14 A/D tech (formally AMS2) for years and am still in naval aviation as a civilian and I can honestly say, as a gamer and a Tomcat guy that I’m blown away. This F-14B ( old style Alpha TCS camera setup with GE 110 turkey feathers) detail is unbelievable! Wow. Anytime baby.

[@MaxMnemonic]

Looking at this startup one really starts to appreciate how much was automated in F/A-18... :D Old school is the best school though, bring it on!

[@Shrike200]

It's actually really cool seeing the 'history', or evolution of how they do things. You can see the kind of legacy systems they tried to improve on, and even the carryover of things like switch and instrument physical placement.

[@thesquishywafflesanddoopvi1277]

Jester: Press auto-start Me: Check! ... ... ... (Bathroom break) .... ... (Grab a snack) ... ... ... (Play with my cats) .... (Ask my wife to turn down the television) ... ... ... (Grab a drink) ... ... (Sit back down at my computer) ... ... [10 minutes later] Jester: Brother we are ready to taxi! I can’t wait!!

[@hvymtal8566]

Don't worry, there will probably be a standard "Scramble" procedure people will come up with at some point

[@sg0101010]

@@hvymtal8566 hopefully . :) 10 minutes later ... server crash, everyone rejoin again.... doh!

[@theeltea]

@@sg0101010 DCS HAS STOPPED RESPONDING.

[@Parabueto]

I used to do this on the harrier, but after dying stupidly one too many times in the middle of a multiplayer mission I got mad waiting and learned how to turn it all on in a minute or less and hotfix errors in the cockpit on the fly. It's amazing what impatience can do!

[@thesquishywafflesanddoopvi1277]

Parabuteo same with me in the bug. I auto-start the Huey though.

[@gamestv4875]

It's cold and dark in my DCS hangar too!!

[@MrPhantom453]

This is just insanely good!! Heatblur = always thinking way outside the box and two steps ahead of everyone else.

[@Angus_Gibson]

Clicked so hard I broke the sound barrier!

[@Schnittertm1]

Bah! I broke the light barrier! :P

[@Default3628800]

@@Schnittertm1 You broke the light barrier in a neutron star lol.

[@Angus_Gibson]

@@Schnittertm1 I wasn't clicking with my finger...

[@Sirrah81]

The voice attack "checks" are awesome! But for those of us who have to play DCS silently, because we can only play after the kids are asleep, will there be a key bind for the "check" command? Btw: fantastic work HB!

[@consume_vegetables]

20 minutes in, still not in the air and not in the thick of the action. Its takes a special breed of people to appreciate the full extent of DCS module. "Well, it is part of the game." Look at all the reveal, it may be possible that Heatblur will have made the best flight sim in the history of ever. With voice commands, i will be less of a dork mumbling to myself. Good job!

[@pogo1140]

IRL it can take up to 15 - 20 minutes to get a plane in the air. The "Alert 5" planes shorten that time by doing as much of the preflight ahead of time. Remember that during 9-11 attack the USAF launched unarmed F-16's because they did not have enough time to load the missiles or cannon ammo. So two F-16 pilots launched with orders to crash their planes into the highjacked airliners.

[@Saucebrunette]

Once in game you can skip all the checks and get airborne in under 5mins im pretty sure

[@Chrinik]

@@Saucebrunette The checks and BIT tests are for flavor anyway, because no server activates random failures anyway. My hornet start-up is also very much shortened from the NATOPS version and the video Wags made, foregoeing Bleed air and fire extinguisher tests, and doing multiple things simultaneously. It's sad there isn't a hardcore server that has random failures enabled, because it's really something else when you are not sure if you plane is factory fresh, and that's what all these tests are for. In DCS, you spawn in a factory fresh aircraft that's been checked 6 times so you can just hop in and go, no need to test it.

[@KuvDabGib]

Can we have the module for start? Then we can discuss about breed of ppl which are ready to pay the price of AAA game for 1 DLC and then get fucked over it again and again while developer is "building hype" by giving module to others.

[@Saucebrunette]

@@Chrinik yeah, if you look at the f18 startup video it can be pretty long. In game, battery, apu, start both engine , ins align, boom ready to go !

[@GoldPicard]

Rewatched Fighter Fling 2004 for the xxxxth time all because of that takeoff roll, thanks Heatblur.

[@JohnVanderbeck]

That has to be the most complicated set of wings/slats/flaps/etc I've ever seen in an aircraft. Glorious! "BIT Test" is definitely one of my pet peeves lol

[@oranmcclean7241]

Can't wait to get online and spend 20 minutes starting this bird up then some numpty crashes into me while I'm taxiing to the runway.

[@therealsnow]

lol I generally avoid the general public in DCS

[@romaniac1]

quick startup is up on my feed

[@ArthurJJudah]

Im dead bro...lololol

[@japaneseimmersion566]

I will more than likely be that numpty. 😉👍

[@gtpk3527]

You guys are just insane. Not only you've created such a master piece of module, but then you get probably the best person to narrate these things for us. I want to say it can't get better, but then I know you'd prove me wrong on that again, so just … keep up the outstanding work.

[@Starrshade]

If the Voice Attack Profile is included in the download this will be the best damn Module!

[@MaxMnemonic]

Hope so too, Heatblur please include Voice Attack Profile!

[@azref3562]

Yes please include the Voice Attack Profile at release, this looks great.

[@delayed_control]

@@markusmairitsch1191 I think they've already announced an extension integrating it with F-14 intercom

[@KuvDabGib]

Lets wait and see will they be able to release some crap at first... Right now we have all of a big NOTHING by the price of AAA game. Not a good start. Especially if we look at the date and calendar!

[@TheTorri98]

@@KuvDabGib What are you talking about? They are still within their own set release window?

[@danvercillo]

The Voice Attack is strong with this module.

[@ernestwinslow7316]

Yes. I bought the software and haven't use it as much. Now it would be put to good use. Thanks to Heatblur.

[@danvercillo]

@@ernestwinslow7316 Same, I bought VA for Elite Dangerous, but never played it much.

[@tripodcatz5532]

Wars are usually over by the time F-14 crews complete their startup procedures. 🤣

[@RogueSpecterGamingOfficial]

This jet is bringing so many new features to DCS its so crazy

[@TrickerDCS]

By the beard of Zeus!

[@Brimmlinn]

Great Odin's Raven!

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

Jupiter's cock!

[@bobbyguns100]

@@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM holy tits of Medusa

[@theeltea]

You are all wrong. Zeus is Razbam. Heatblur is Cobra.

[@domandriacchi9082]

The amount of detail is stupid, and I love it!

[@justicewarrior9187]

This deserves GOTY for a decade!!,

[@johnpendleton2227]

"... pure, unalteradated sound of freedom". Gotta love it! God bless America!

[@cr4sh0verr1de6]

Thank you very much for the F14 Tomcat. This is an amazing plane. When I was a kid, he got into my heart from the Top Gun movie and games. In DCS World, I got the maximum sensations when piloting and studying this module. I have been flying it for several years and it gives me a feeling of joy to this day. Thank you for this opportunity!

[@Oban66066]

Game changer... Watched it downstairs HT mode. Now I want HT upstairs. Briljant sound. Best cold and dark ever, thank you

[@marshal1808]

Nice, looking forward to the F-14. All the best.

[@hootsmangreen]

Can you share your voiceattack file for DCS F14B please.

[@sterben728]

Originally I thought the module was a bit expensive, I have just bought it with the addition of the F14 A model and I now think this module's asking price is FAR TOO cheap ! My jaw dropped when I first booted the F14 A in DCS, speechless. For a product of this quality and I paid £50 I feel I need to donate to HeatBlur. Thank you for a great product, the BEST software I have ever bought.

[@ysiadpir1423]

Humm, I did not think I had a use for this plane when it first came out...... NOW after seeing this and watching reviews, I NEED... I WANT.. I MUST HAVE.. Thanks.

[@falmatrix2r]

*spends 20min for a cold start, takes off* HELL YEAH *incoming missile, engine fire, eject eject* Here we go again

[@BitLeg]

Yeah so I made a few notes of the start up process. Three full A4 pages lol. This is exactly what we want. Attention to detail and the full experience. The F14b is totally worth the money and I tip my hat to the HeatBlur Team. Amazing job guys and ladies 👍

[@Embrio]

23:35 Bring back that lovin' feelin' 'Cause it's gone, gone, gone And I can't go on, woh Bring back that lovin' feelin' Whoa, that lovin' feelin' Bring back that lovin' feelin'

[@GW2Vids1]

Unbelievable, that is what you meant with "startup coming soon". Jabbers and Heatblur, you guys outdid yourselves, it's fantastic. Can't wait to start her up on 27th 😀🤭

[@ernestwinslow7316]

That was outstanding. unrivaled and immersive startup tutorial with Jester as an intuitive guide. Heatblur is taking combat flight simulation so many bar above the norm. Great job and looking forward to flying the Tomcat..

[@StoneCoolds]

“We are ready to taxi” russian anti ship missiles already here...BAAAANG ... carrier sinks The Fleet has left the chat

[@denny9278]

last cinematics external views at the end of the video makes me drooling 😍

[@jcbak]

Jabbers was an excellent choice. Great job as always.

[@karapus785]

Guys, thank you for a great module! I'm happy!

[@helinick81]

Time to hit the Books I say.... Great Work lads.. great work.. keep it up.

[@griffin5012]

I know that this F-14 module hasn't been released yet but I have a quick query about a future DCS module. Now that you have virtually mastered the AI RIO, and your modules are the best released to date - a lot of DCS'ers are wishing for a RAF Tornado to be developed. Your team appears to be best placed for this challenge - are you considering another 2-seater for DCS and, if so, would you look at the Tornado?

[@smokingspitfire1197]

Ohhh i cant wait! Spent ages sorting out my VR in DCS and getting it all working so I'm ready to go the moment this releases. Come on heatblur, I feel the need...

[@swiftplus175]

Very cool, but is there so much static hissing noise via the intercom in real life too? I think it is a bit too much, as inside the cockpit it is a cable connection after all, it can't pick up so much noise electronically. I guess...

[@theflightsimboy4310]

Gosh every vid like that is a stab in the heart of my impatience...

[@KuvDabGib]

More then that - it is spit in the face of paying customers. They took our money based on vague promises and then they released module to youtubers and twitch streamers.. REst of us can go and fuck ourselves for 120$. This is last money you got from me Heatblur.

[@goosebumps1-154]

@@KuvDabGib Why do I see you shitting on Heatblur on every nice comment? Calm down...

[@KuvDabGib]

@@goosebumps1-154 Because im sick of their "just 2 more weeks" crap? Because i dont see the point of creating hype starting even back in 2017? Because they were so ready to sell broken viggen on summer sale last year and now suddenly they are all very focused on polishing F-14? List is long, in short i voted with my wallet against their shenanigans. Once module is actually really on offer ill get one. They can stick "2 more weeks" crap where sun doesnt shine.

[@goosebumps1-154]

@@KuvDabGib cant you just keep it to yourself since noone wants to see ur whining on every comment?

[@KuvDabGib]

​@@goosebumps1-154 Am i hurting your white knight feelings? Are your fan boy emotions now crushed ? You do realize nobody is forcing you to even watch or read t his? yes? Yet you think it is mandatory to reply so.. what is the problem? In any case - Im so sorry, that was not my goal - i simply wanted to point out that HB needs new PR approach with more realistic release dates( despite that nobody ever died we never got 2017 release for example) and they need to cut with pointless HYPE which lasts for months and months.. At the end that will cost them money because nobody likes his chain being yanked over and over and over with zero results..

[@ImmortalityYT]

Now this is epic.

[@maydayj2099]

I ddo not know what else to say but Thank You. Your video may have been only 24 minutes long, but I managed to stare at it for at least 2 hours. :)

[@l337g0g0]

OHH god what did I just discover, I play Jane's in 199, and haven't touched a game like this all these years. Just started to get into sims again, was looking for a flight sim, and thought is there something like Janes out there, modern of course. I watched a Jane's and seen the guy speaking and teaching you the basics, and remember all that stuff and got excited. I discover this game, DCS, search some videos,I come here and my mind MELTLED. WTF did I just discover?!?!?! and where have a been all these years???

[@araizachristian3920]

man you've been too lost

[@GunBuddy08]

I really, really like the button/switch markers that blink. That will definitely speed up the learning process for startup!

[@AdmiralQuality]

Many of the tutorial missions for various planes have them but I don't think they belong in regular gameplay. Hopefully they can be disabled without having to give up the assisted checklist along with them.

[@ColmVD]

Glass cockpit? bigger multi-function colour displays? Sparrowhawk HUD? 'Digital Flight Control System' for automatic trimming across the envelope?....... give us the F-14D Super Tomcat for the love of God!!!

[@Hairysteed]

Not to mention IRST

[@ColmVD]

@@Hairysteed not to mention the APG-71 'digital' radar also

[@uisce2005]

Wow excellent timing I was just reading the section in the manual when I got the notification!

[@operator001]

I preordered this as soon as it was available. Cannot wait to hop in the cockpit!

[@swisstraeng]

Instead of trusting the plane captain because we can't hear him with our cockpit closed, can't he tap the fuselage twice?

[@no_fb]

Brilliant idea, the assisted startup! But is that normal the intercom sound has so much static? Never heard that in an aircraft, it sounds as if some part of the circuit was not grounded correctly and catching signal crosstalk. I know the F-14B is a few years back, but I think this technology was already well mastered back then ;-)

[@AdmiralQuality]

Agreed, it's way over-done. There's a horrible intercom hum sound when the Jester menu is up too that I believe they've said they're going to reduce, but unless it's by 100% it won't be enough.

[@jordanclark2427]

Most jets have that him in real life but it's far worse. I work on the A-10 and it will leave my ears ringing after listening to it for less than 10 minutes

[@Kayakdes]

Those rattles and clinks ohhhhh gimmie

[@spealunker]

My God that afterburner is beautiful!

[@IrishManJT]

I just love looking at those Turkey feathers.

[@ronaldwatson1951]

Wow what a challenge and great footage, I truly appreciate this video, thanks for all the details

[@DD-sw1dd]

Turning the hydraulic transfer pump off...never could get that one. You’d think merely closing the switch protector would turn the switch back to the normal operating position. For the life of me I couldn’t click the switch under the lifted guard with TrackIR.

[@theespatier4456]

D D Set your “neutral” head position far forward in the cockpit by leaning close and clicking TrackIR. By default, your head is in the middle of the cockpit, so lean back a little.

[@GER-Thorgs]

Im in love with her. This Bird is so beautiful

[@amirhosseinketabi7798]

Awesome...❤👍🤩😍👌 Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@CapFreddy]

Really nice work.

[@nickgrey582]

Outstanding stuff! Well done... Nick

[@basboodaskari4001]

Hello guys , i don't know how to appreciate you , you did a big job

[@neilharrah7365]

Considering they are now making a startup video.... I see it being released very very soon

[@reyco1987]

These vids are coming in fast and hard...Gotta be releasing really soon. CANT. F***ING. WAIT.

[@spencerkiel3562]

I FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED please release sometime soon ;-;

[@TriggerHappy6996]

He said Release is very soon YAY!!

[@Chromiumg]

Twoooo weeeeeks (face segments off)

[@Asgar1205]

2017 be sure!

[@MongooseTacticool]

@@Chromiumg Total Recall :)

[@nicolasandre9886]

@@MongooseTacticool : are you ready for a surprise?

[@axiis1301]

Heatblur out here doing God's work

[@WhiskeyM9]

CONNNNNNNNNTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENTTTTTTTTTT

[@psybain]

RIO start up video coming?

[@Fahreun]

Yes can't wait to see what my RIO is going to do while i'm starting up the engines..!

[@KuvDabGib]

@@Fahreun HE is aligning INS and taking care about your payload setup .... Read manual if you are so interested, we dont need video released about it , couldnt care less what will heatblur use to smear the fact that they are soooo late - we need MODULE released!

[@Fahreun]

@@KuvDabGib I can't wait dude! Don't worry i have eaten the manual already haha

[@richfield4900]

@@KuvDabGib They're not late, they're right in the release window. Read the NATOPS if you're so impatient.

[@Saucebrunette]

@@KuvDabGib They are late at all. Still more than 35 days until the end of winter. Stop acting like a spoiled brat

[@mactgnr]

Wow cheers jabbers, never thought about Voice Attack but just purchased it because it think with how you used it in this tutorial it feels like youre part of the crew. and holy shitballs that sound at the end was freakin awesome wow!

[@katarinatothova7060]

A FREE TRIAALLLL LOVE YOU HEATBLUR

[@stevenkenney9473]

Thank you, beautifully done.

[@limeacid]

I love these cockpit sounds

[@igorkratka]

This is wonderful beyond belief!

[@PringphotographyDyndnsOrg1]

Those sounds and that bedeviller skin ❤️

[@keirfarnum6811]

A lot more complicated than the F16 cold start! Wow!

[@jackal1743]

This is it chief

[@TomE74]

Jabbers I love that you are doing these, great decision by the HB team to bring you in for it as a trusted source of information, that and Greywolf as Jester just makes it even better... Now, where's the video of you two on a mission?

[@jefflucas_life]

OMG can't wait since I pre-ordered!!!!!

[@mobiuszero1018]

Highway to the danger zone.. Gonna take ya right into the danger zone.. Just had to put that out there :p

[@recon17]

Man, can't wait to get it in my hand.

[@Zadren]

Loved it. Because of this jet and your review, I am replacing my Saitek pedals with a set of TPR pedals. Tomorrow. I'm hoping that will also help with driving a Spit, and copters...can you share a Warthog HOTAS profile for the Tomcat?

[@seinfeld11123]

SOOOOOOOOO MUCH *FREEDOM*

[@EvMstein]

OMG That engine scream is pure goosebumps

[@DannyP159]

ha! GOOSEbumps

[@bretten911]

Couple questions on the assisted startup, first is this something that can be done in missions and multi-player or is it like a tutorial? And also can the orange indicaters be eventually disabled by the user when they are more familiar with the cockpit? This looks amazing BTW!

[@Jabbers]

TheGuyWithARock yes in a mission and MP, and you can’t turn the indicators off afaik

[@Jabbers]

TheGuyWithARock but I’ll report as feedback and see :)

[@bretten911]

@@Jabbers Awsome thanks I appreciate it, using Jester to confirm startup checklists and other procedures like this seems like such a refreshing idea for DCS, I'm excited to see what else is in store!

[@ernestwinslow7316]

@@bretten911 Very refreshing and unique from Heatblur.

[@linostockling485]

@@bretten911 hi Rock

[@charlesmagrin6260]

BRILLIANT! Is there a "scramble" mode for Jester with a "quick" start checklist and actions?

[@aviator2252]

pretty much as soon as the engines are started, start cutting out instrument tests, just get the hud up, do your control surface checks free and clear during taxi, flaps slats and wingsweep functional, hook up to the cat and go, you can tune and test instruments when airborne

[@charlesmagrin6260]

@@aviator2252 great, thank you sir!

[@Chrinik]

@@charlesmagrin6260 Pretty much like any DCS module, most of the regular startup contains tests of some sort, which can be cut out easily since 99% of servers give you pristine jets to fly so no need to worry about random bits failing.

[@DingsGuy]

Looking forward to it!

[@Johndeerefanatic1]

One of my more prouder wanks....

[@cramthelan]

With that speed break test aren't you supposed to hold the button in to only partial then retract first time? Shows a different flag I think

[@BitLeg]

13m:30s in we are checking the speed brakes extend, partially then fully. You are to verify that the trim moves. I can't see anything moving. Do you mean - check if the stabilisers move (externally) or check if a the trim display in the pit moves. I can't see any movement in either. Guidance greatly appreciated

[@mro9466]

I was not going to sleep anyway

[@jaerpanzer]

that ending was perfect.

[@GRiMFoX11]

Mannn i sure hope Dale Snodgrass, Okie and all the other badass Tomcat fathers see these video! It would be awesome to see what they think

[@karlskidmarx9316]

@heatblur I've spent the last ~2+ years in mourning because the F14B is so wretched STR/ITR/TWR/lift-wise in BFM. Also the fragile flap damage model neutered it below 300kts. When you guys frailized/fragilized the F14B flaps and it went from being so awesome at BFM to being so wretched at BFM, part of me died.

[@sheeplord4976]

Just preordered, can't wait!

[@TheF16fan]

We need another function for Chester. Let him recognize, when the Tomcat's flying inverted with a special painted T-38 (Mig-28) and make him use his right middle-finger and a Camera then!!

[@MrCopess]

Wait, quick question here, this assisted startup is like a DLC? Or it will be featured with the module purchase?

[@ExileLuciola]

It's a feature, not a DLC

[@advert25]

Great Video Jabbers!

[@cowboy10uk]

Well I guess voice attack will be seeing a nice spike in their sales today. 😜 Been resisting it until now as although cool, I couldn’t see any reason for me to get it. 🤔🤔🤔🤔 Now currently downloading and installing. 😂 Absolutely stunning work guys

[@dudehuh5491]

sound of freedom...as JP6 exhaust rushes past me ahhhhh!

[@LLandulpho]

Any chance of having a malfunction system during theses tests?

[@ExileLuciola]

If you're playing with random failures on, yes very much so.

[@JamesW81]

I fudging love voice attack!!