March 16th DCS Bf 109 K-4 Fun

[@markusram8715]

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[@lepaul26]

Hey man I m interested in playing this but becoming a bit of a noob due to age ... :-/ What do you need to play this what you show here ? The DCS World that is for free to download and then the plane for a little price and then also the missions or what ? Thanks in advance !

[@Coolhand101e]

Hello, Here are the steps to follow to get going in DCS. I feel like warning anyone who is interested in flying in this simulation that it aims to reproduce the real thing, so it is not the easiest thing to do. However, if you understand this and want full fidelity, you may have found the right simulation for you. At the minimum, I would recommend a joystick with a twist axis (to simulate rudders) to be able to control planes and/or helicopters well. It is pretty much a necessity for WWII planes like the Bf 109 K-4 that I tested in this video. Once you have that, go to this website to download the simulation: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/ Once your installation is complete, I would suggest that you try one of the free modules like the SU-25T Frogfoot (modern ground attack jet) or TF-51D (WWII era training version of the famous P-51 Mustang). This will give you a decent feel for how the simulation works. They can be configured to use the joystick axes and most other commands are done through the keyboard. If you are interested in the Bf 109 K-4 that I flew in this video, you need to download the payable module (there is a 50% sale going on now, so it is a good time to buy it). Now this is a "full fidelity module", which means that just like in the real aircraft, all cockpit buttons, switches can be activated through your computer mouse or keyboard/joystick buttons that you will have set up. It also means that it simulates real-world physics just like the forces that would affect a real plane. In my Bf 109 videos, you may notice that the plane seems to want to roll and turn on its own on takeoff. Despite the fact that I use rudder pedals and separate joystick and throttle controls, it is a challenge, and I have many years of experience on simulators. I would highly suggest reading the manual, watching some KZbin videos to help get yourself set up, and then there is nothing like practice to make you understand how these planes work. It requires effort, but it is very rewarding to know that once mastered, you could quite possibly be able to fly these real historical aircraft!!

[@lepaul26]

@@Coolhand101e Thank you for this detailed info ! Are there campaigns/missions in the DCS World download or do you have to download/buy these seperately ?

[@Coolhand101e]

@@lepaul26The Simulation comes with missions. For most modules, including the free ones, you have training missions and single player missions. For campaigns, they are working on a dynamic campaign that will be available some time in the future (???). For now, the campaigns that are available have to be purchased, and they are usually a series of professionally done well-scripted missions. DCS also comes with a very powerful mission editor. Most of the missions you see me fly on my channel, I built myself. There is also a section of Eagle Dynamics' web site where you can download user made files. These include skins for aircraft, single and multiplayer missions, and these are free.

[@EricBerryallberry2001]

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