DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - Case III Radio Communications First Look (WIP)

[@SailorRob]

I remember standing on the bridge in the middle of the night during flight ops. It was so dark, I could barely make out the edges of the ship. All of a sudden, an F-18 would jump out of the blackness and land on the deck. Boom! Catch! Very scary and very impressive. You need a brass pair to even attempt it. Our pilots are awesome.

[@hughjass3434]

what a privilege to be able to tell that story, thank you for sharing!

[@brianw4220]

I was ship's company on the USS Eisenhower. Spent a lot of free time watching flight ops from Vulture's Row. Also, I worked in AIMD so had to go out on the deck every now and then. Such a cool thing to see up close.

[@JohnDoe-yq9rt]

i dunno it looks pretty easy from this video

[@SailorRob]

@@brianw4220, I never stepped onto the flight deck during catch and recovery. I was too terrified! I'm glad to talk to another "Ike Warrior". What do you think about her mission in the Gulf right now?

[@brianw4220]

@@SailorRob I salute the Ike for heading there. We did the attempted Haiti coup in 94 and then during the Med deployment sat off the coasts of Iraq and Bosnia for the no-fly zone ordersfor a couple of months so I'm proud she's going there. Sad though to find out shes set for decommissioning soon but I read somewhere that the ship replacing her is none other than the new USS Enterprise. So great legacy there!

[@kevinsue4766]

Fantastic job DCS! It’s taken two decades for a games publisher to move towards the high bar regarding Carrier ops set by Janes F/A-18 but now it’s almost here.

[@bens6528]

Great stuff! Can’t wait for a video showing taxi and launch with deck crew. Keep up the good work ED.

[@MattWagner]

It's coming.

[@bens6528]

Matt Wagner :)

[@simonhouel1984]

2 more weeks ;-p

[@TheMartieno]

Watt Magner

[@JJC2611]

Mag Wattner

[@SVgamer72]

Wow!!!! I totally geeked out in this. Actually caught myself holding my breath watching the video at 3/4 of a mile.

[@biggus3348]

Solid flying, Wags. I've read NATOPS manuals on Case III recoveries. I've listened to interviews. I've skimmed through Powerpoint presentations. I didn't really feel like I knew how to connect what I had read or heard to my actions in the cockpit until I watched this, and you tied it all together very well. Nimitz module is now an instant buy for me. Hope the rest of the development goes smoothly.

[@MrPhantom453]

I'm sitting in my lounge chair watching this, yet feeling my anxiety levels rise as Matt passes the push point, then 8 miles and finally getting on the needles. Just loving how realistic this is getting ... to the point I feel someone should be paying me to be doing this 😉 Great work Team ED! 👍

[@sloppydog4831]

Wags, besides you a showing-off your skills (aham), it's great to see these features being implemented. The only other sim that I remember that had a good ATC and a realistic (for the time) marshall stacking, commecing and plataform procedures was the good old venerable Jane's F/A-18. It was fun to watch all those hornets stacked up and slowing getting to their respective positions and onto the carrier.

[@MattWagner]

Jane's F/A-18 was the first game I worked on.

[@sloppydog4831]

@@MattWagner It's was a great game. I have fond memories of my time in it. Great work that team did in that one too.

[@keilylmm6377]

@@MattWagner I still have Jane's FA18 on my older computer.

[@GameWithOxy]

That is fantastic.. what a perfect example of how a pro does it!! I can really appreciate the time you’ve put into perfecting that.

[@JamesGoodwin1994]

always struggled to grasp this whole case 3 concept until attempting it last night in the raven one dominant fury campaign and now it all makes a whole lot of sense haha thanks wags

[@calahan59]

So is that Jell-O from the Fighter Pilot Podcast who made the LSO's voice ? Not sure if I recognized him or not.

[@MattWagner]

Yes

[@pikkuhukkis]

@@MattWagner that is one sexy voice, good choice

[@kalicokathy1944]

God Bless and protect Our Military. Thank you for your services

[@IkeThe9th]

Reminds me so much of Jane's F/A-18 which had a great Marshal Controller/CATCC team.

[@cs512tr]

Me too !! Great times

[@StormBat]

Great fathers day video Matt! Thanks, I am so looking forward to the new aircraft carrier too. Cheers mate.

[@WartimeFriction]

Excellent choice of time to show the sunset off to the left and carrier in the dark on approach. Really helps to keep the video from being a pitch black mess.

[@Ha11yw00d]

Jello on paddles there, nice.

[@MattWagner]

He did a great job!

[@Spudspike]

Very cool! Thanks for showing us Wags! What’s that little targeting pod doing on the hornet?! Haha

[@DMRides]

I just noticed that too in the first 5 seconds of the video.

[@Gh0st0071]

@@DMRides The last few videos he's posted actually have shown the TGP on the aircraft.

[@SsgtHolland]

Just casually hangin' around.. The hour draws near...

[@MrMeric19]

Are you still holding training sessions for newbies/ donations?

[@Spudspike]

Eric Miller yes sir! Contact me on Discord!

[@darylfisher6932]

Outstanding!! man I am hanging for this..more excited about this module coming out than anything else!

[@christiancormier7847]

So amazing wags! I can’t thank you and your team enough for all you do!

[@cramthelan]

Fantastic work so far! I'm in for the carrier module, you guys are killing it, keep it up

[@Spawnmmjtf2]

wow! This is crazy awesome! Super nice approach! I would not have recongnized Jell-o's voice if I didn't know its him… but again, we hear him on podcast normally, not over VHF/UHF…. So looking foward that module!

[@ghashpl]

I hope this modules comes out with detailed manual (diagrams, tips, etc) - great stuff!

[@keilylmm6377]

Awesome info wags. It's going to take me some practice. But practice makes perfect 🇱🇷

[@saulot9545]

Whoa, beautifully flown! This module will be a day 1 buy for me! Ty Wags and team!

[@mersyndol]

Well, this is going to be worth its weight in gold!! Ty Matt!

[@mersyndol]

Can I ask a silly question Wag's?? When the carrier reports Expected final bearing 344, altimeter 29.93, marshal's mother 164 radial, 21 DME ???? Should it not be "DME 21"?? If you don't have text showing it's pretty hard getting this information because of the phrasing of words here. The Play back just reports 21 "DME-ANGLES 6" No break no pause! ??

[@TheCraigHudson]

You guys can do no wrong love all of this stuff very cool to see it get more and more complex the dcs series is a sim were your not going to wanna take to long not Playing even the a10c if I haven’t flew for a few weeks the first start up I do is a bit janky. Glad to See the hornet getting more And more awesome.

[@thetomschaeffer]

Makes you miss the turn coordinator in a 172 with the 2min bank indicator

[@chrisridebike8]

16:34 that’s actually “bullseye” that’s shown so when they say “say needles” no needles (ACLS) are displayed.

[@Plopping12]

love the TP tease keep up the great work with the aircraft and love the hornet can't stay away from it.

[@SsgtHolland]

Thanks Matt! I had a great sense of accomplishment when I had my first Case III success, but these comms and getting it on time will make it even better! Is there an ETA on the carrier module?

[@MattWagner]

We will announce once it's available for pre-order.

[@wadesmith2580]

This sim is the best. Great video Wags, please keep em coming!

[@hobnob29]

Will we get working aircraft lifts? I'd love to spawn in the hanger, taxi to the elevator, maybe "hook up" using the hook up key to get pushed into place and lifted up onto the flight deck :D

[@hadrienboulch6757]

The TGP tease is becoming more of a taunt than a tease. Had us staring at it for a good minute.

[@firemedicjm911]

Working on the weekend? Take a break, relax. :). Great video!

[@DavidGPT]

I would also "work" in the weekend if that meant testing Case III recovery comms xD.

[@kerguule]

What if the radial is given in front of the carrier?

[@JAR-STINGERS]

Wags this is a dream come true. What does EGAW from the LSO mean? There is nothing more immersive than powering down a case 3 approach and soon we will being doing it more accurately than ever.

[@kerguule]

Is the given final bearing true or magnetic?

[@lucaswoods1155]

So correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t u supposed to silence the radar admissions before landing

[@seancolvin8545]

Cool process and cool to here Jello for the LSO..

[@86abaile]

You say you get given a push time. Does that mean that the AI is also managing the stack?

[@MattWagner]

Yes, all AI in the stack will also adhere to stack altitudes, offsets, and push times. Hence, it's important that the player hit their push time on time.

[@danhoven]

Not sure if I'm reading bad or old info, but the carrier doesn't seem to ever have it's lights on. I read that one must do proper comms and hit your mark in order for that to happen (which is a tad dumb IMO). Well, after watching this awesome video I just hit my DME within 2 seconds, on azimuth and all comms were correct (altitudes, etc). Still no carrier lights. I love DCS but how realistic is knowing you have an aircraft landing and staying in the dark? Which NPC do I need to buy a beer to have them flip the damn light switch and let me see my center line? Beyond frustrated because I've been practicing for two weeks just to get the lights on and nothing.

[@sheppardsheppard9497]

@Μat Wagner , Hello ,thank you for your video ,but , at the time : 2.33 Marshal said 164 ,you type at ufc the same,but your course after that,,,is 274...!! WHY ??

[@jojyrocks]

Great stuff!!! Hope you guys also introduce some dialogues like with Jester on the F-14. What I am inferring to is...The similar dialogues and comments on our Landing from the LSO. It would be a motivation to perfect that landing.

[@austinvanrider5044]

Oh man, so awesome. Can't wait to try this module myself. :D

[@Sirrah81]

Becoming better and better! One question: Will AI aircraft also be guided by these instructions (e.g. holding at Marchal stack, push time etc.)?

[@cramthelan]

How many flights can approach handle collapsing down the stack? This is the last part of the marshall, how many miles back can she control from?

[@GMoneyMacFresh]

4 seconds in and I already don't care about landing - AND I WANT THAT TARGETING POD!

[@Bane_Diesel]

So for me to get a grade from the lso on case 3 I have to do all of this radio procedure right and get the right push time? I have been practicing landing in 1/2 mile vis fog to 2000 ft.

[@welsh2266]

Are there any comms for when the pilot is out of line, to fast, to low, bolter? Nice video though

[@MattWagner]

Yes

[@nyggendk]

Soo.. what happens in multiplayer when half the people dosen't listen to ATC?

[@Alvi410]

“Explody stuff”

[@DarkFire515]

Lots of exploding F/A-18C's and lots of angry comments in chat I'm guessing...

[@MattWagner]

Mess up spacing/timing and throw the ballet off.

[@hidayatoceandar5004]

can we make them automatically be kicked out of server ? :D

[@yogesh234rathod]

Where can I download this mission template?

[@louisjones4644]

How do we add the nimitz class carrier in a mission editor...also where can I find the carrier in general to do free flight missions??

[@Ghost08151]

Will this work in multiplayer, too? So will the AI give different a/c different holding altitudes and charlie times?

[@MattWagner]

Yes and AI too.

[@Raven-sv4es]

this is awsome. I like the detail we're getting.

[@tobiasbecker9256]

Thanks for another great video, so hyped!

[@Zatracenec]

As always, one question. Is it possible to get some comms from LSO of the old DCS carrier? Thank You.

[@DoveEnigma13]

What is the cost looking like Mr Wagner?

[@unclewillywow]

OK, I'm a little excited for this! Is there any plans for voiced ATC? as in we actually talk to the ship rather than clicking commands and the game talking to it?

[@dwightestey9060]

Very nice! Looking very good.

[@jep1103]

Any idea of time frame for all this juicy stuff?

[@MattWagner]

We will announce this when the product is available for pre-order.

[@jep1103]

@@MattWagner Thank you

[@ernestwinslow7316]

@@MattWagner Great. Will the Carrier module go the way of early access purchase? Cannot wait to be in that carrier full of life.

[@MattWagner]

@@ernestwinslow7316. We plan a pre-order and early access OPTION.

[@ernestwinslow7316]

@@@MattWagner. A first day instant buy for me . No hesitation for sure. Thanks.

[@DaddyKoolPop]

Okay... full disclosure. I have at this point only watch the first 40 seconds of Wag's intro and I think I almost got teary-eyed. Got to be allergies right!?? I said Right!!!!?? (wooosaaaah) Okay I'm ready for the video now.

[@DaddyKoolPop]

Beautiful process rendering team, and great execution Wags. (sniffle)

[@jjthomas2297]

Why do you release a product before it is done?

[@MattWagner]

Early Access is an option for you to play this module in an early state, but it will be incomplete with bugs. The time a product remains in Early Access can vary widely based on the scope of the project, technical hurdles, and how complete the module is when it enters Early Access. Eagle Dynamics and all of our third parties strive to make this period as short as possible. An Early Access module can be played on both the Open Beta and Release versions of DCS World. Once the module exits Early Access, you will automatically have the Release version.

[@SgtCheeseCake]

Will this come a detailed manual fully explaining the meanings of the communications and the standard procedures, and perhaps a couple of the methods you mentioned other pilots liked?

[@MattWagner]

It will be part of the Hornet Guide.

[@SgtCheeseCake]

@@MattWagner Cool, Thank you.

[@Erv704]

Superb Matt. Thanks for sharing bro

[@RattlerSSBN]

@Matt....is there any way we can get this trk file? I'd love to have this to know time & date (month/year) to get this lighting effect; just light enough to see something but dark enough to still be intimidating.

[@keilylmm6377]

Wags what am I doing wrong? I have my communications set to where he tells me Marshalls 403 marking moms173 etc. And that's all the info I get?

[@MattWagner]

This is a first look at a product not yet released. Please see description.

[@lordrichard1998]

Hi Wags, is there any info on the ACLS for the F/A 18C?

[@MattWagner]

As said in the video, it will come to the Hornet and hopefully in time for new carrier module.

[@lordrichard1998]

@@MattWagner So sorry, I spoke too soon :) Thanks for the video, really excited for the carrier module!

[@matuliik]

Will be communications with Red crown and Strike implemented as well? (Thank you for your work anyway - it is a dream)

[@jackhaffenhoff1365]

Will it auto stack flights in MP? Such an awesome feature.

[@MattWagner]

Yes, anytime an aircraft checks in with marshal (single player / multi player // human / AI), they are assigned a stack altitude, DME, altitude, and push time.

[@ericwatkins378]

Will there also be communications for Case I/II?

[@MattWagner]

Eric Watkins. Yes, see my Case 1 video. Case 2 next.

[@MrMeric19]

Fantastic video! Im sorry if youre asked this a thousand times, im new to the game. Are there manuals available for the dcs hornet? Or is training strictly done via online videos?

[@MattWagner]

A guide is available in the Doc folder of the install.

[@132nd.professor3]

What's the new "dub dub dub" sound at 19:05?

[@Phonobrain]

hmm might just be the mic cable bouncing against the stand. Happens sometimes when people reach up to remove their headphones just bevor the recording is finished. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MattWagner]

Mic bump

[@Jamesrw2002]

Wags This is awesome! If I may ask, will the Flight Deck lighting be improved with the new module? Specifically the flood lighting from the island?

[@MattWagner]

Yes

[@Jamesrw2002]

Sweet! Thanks for the swift reply. I’m a former LSE and Naval ATC if you guys are looking for more help! I’d love to help if you guys need testers/SMEs!

[@Karlsmarten]

Why are you flying an Arc in this video: DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - Episode 16: CASE III Introduction. But not flying an Arc in this demonstration.?

[@josefdzugashvili4916]

As a Tomcat fan I find this the most important module about to be released, and the work put in it makes me feel you at ED feel the same way! My only fear is that your (hopefully) upcoming F-4 Phantom II module won't be carrier capable... which would be a great shame, don't you think?

[@mikekam9280]

with all the development going into modern aircraft and its technology, why back peddle with a 60 year old bird.

[@skatterpro]

This is so in depth and detailed, love it! What are the consequences of not following protocol? I'd love to see angry radio calls, but still be capable of getting down without permission.

[@after_midnight9592]

Wave-off and bolter would be great calls in such cases. It's all part of the landing.

[@skatterpro]

@@after_midnight9592 I'm talking about disobeying even those calls. Major breach, throwing yourself infront of a plane on final, hooking wires in formation etc. Crew going absolutely insane over your shit.

[@Karl-Hungus]

Im impressed. Looking forward to this.....I assume these comms will work with the Tomcat as well....

[@MattWagner]

The comms are designed to support all carrier aircraft.

[@Karl-Hungus]

@@MattWagner Thanks for the reply. Just wanted to make sure. I thought that had been mentioned in the past but I couldn't remember.

[@PizzicatoUK]

Awesome video

[@sterlingarcher4989]

Great video, as always, can you tell me where that amber line up light is?

[@wurzzzz]

I can answer your last question Wags. EGAW = Eased Guns At Wires, eased guns is an automatic cut pass.

[@MattWagner]

Indeed, good point.

[@Plopping12]

oh and I'm confused how to set up a wingman can anyone help with that, thanks

[@manlatycon]

Question - why can't you use sampled 'human voice' (it is all pretty standard phraseology) instead of the awful computerised voices?

[@TealJosh]

That's pretty close to how things sound through radio. Speaking from experience. Speech could be a bit more fluent, but that's hard using small audio samples for a very dynamic situation like that.

[@Rustygiz]

Lovely video

[@ikonane]

19:02 what does he say there?

[@MattWagner]

"I got a cut pass and I don't know why". Turns out i reduced throttle too much passing over the ramp and got an East Guns to Land rating / cut pass.

[@ikonane]

@@MattWagner Ah thanks for the explanation and for the quick reply!

[@harmandeepsingh6598]

Awesome, I can see you added dme & radial words in the marshal call. They don't say it in real life. Is there a way we can disable text of each call & disable voice of the pilot. The reason I am saying that I want to make a call myself not computer made radio calls on my behalf.... BTW Awesome content, we are looking forward CV DLC. I look every day at your KZbin and ED youtube & facebook for any details for the carrier DLC and TGP. According to you what do you think will DLC available, within a month or more?

[@schweizerluchs7146]

On my behalf... Hm🤔😂

[@harmandeepsingh6598]

@Hornet Vids They say numbers like except on mother's 170, 45,Angles 12. . Not like radial 170, dme 45 at Angles 12. Maybe I am wrong.

[@ryu1940]

Looking forward to this carrier module. I hope if we purchase it, the comms would be available for the Stennis as well.

[@bharatsharma3233]

Amazing, as always! Will the marshall stack also consider the fuel states of the aircrafts in the stack, prioritising those with lesser fuel over others? Can't wait to see this implemented on ground-based ATCs in the future! Edit: ... I'm wondering how this will look / feel in the Tomcat. Is it a fair assumption that it will work on the Tomcat as well?

[@uisce2005]

Oh man I cannot wait!

[@GirhenZabi]

Neither can I! Another fine layer of realism to add to the game.

[@cloudsurfer135]

Hey Waggs, why when I contact carrier do I still get standard inbound instructions from old AI ATC?

[@MattWagner]

Ian Antill. Not released yet.

[@savdl]

@@MattWagner Hi Matt. 4 April 2020, 7 months later. I set up a mission but when I call inbound I still get the standard Case I instructions. When I have a bolter I call call in again and then get the ICLS Case III radio call from Mother. Am I missing something about how to set up the mission so Mother will give the Case III call? Thanks

[@eddievhfan1984]

3 wire, eased guns all the way. Personally, I think that was a 4-you looked onspeed the whole way...

[@michaelscott1199]

Thx Matt. Looking good

[@sgraypgh]

Wags this looks great. Any chance the LSO scoring can be exported as a csv?

[@Devinci297]

I want to buy a joystick for this, which one do you recommend?

[@ninegravity2275]

Hell yeah,my favorite part

[@thehitchslap]

Amazing.

[@ALPHARICCO875]

Super, thanks

[@getbrutal4388]

that was fucking impressive

[@buldingm]

nice landing ;)

[@schweizerluchs7146]

11:24 someone wants to play with u in the background 🐶

[@IrishManJT]

Nice.

[@JG10rBull]

Nice wags!!! Now my wife cant say DCS rots my brain.. I've got to do math now!!