I'd always assumed that DCS servers, would be like those ultra geeky MS flight sim servers. You know the ones, were you accidentally sneeze on freq, and some guy comes to your house in real life and kills your dog. Cheers, Ralfi.
@xmlthegreat5 жыл бұрын
Holy Jesus I laughed too hard at this.
@ChucksSEADnDEAD5 жыл бұрын
Oscar Oscar Foxtrot
@dapwn3ritswatido5 жыл бұрын
Is that a Hot Air Balloon doing 500kts!?!!! ~Welcome to Steam Edition
@ChucksSEADnDEAD5 жыл бұрын
@@dapwn3ritswatido We're sending Cessna 172s to intercept, over.
@999is666upsidedown5 жыл бұрын
bet
@mururoa70245 жыл бұрын
Before landing I usually announce Charlie Foxy Toilet Bongo Bongo a couple of times until everybody clears the runway I intend to crash on. It's important to communicate clearly.
@terryteed19034 жыл бұрын
Are you Boris Johnson?
@Nyx_21424 жыл бұрын
@@terryteed1903 That was pretty weak and low effort to be honest.
@terryteed19034 жыл бұрын
@@Nyx_2142 noted. Must try harder.
@ralfidude5 жыл бұрын
Look guys, I know. There is a BUNCH MORE STUFF that's not mentioned here. I get it. But I didn't want to make an hour and a half video depicting everything. I KNOW there are things here that have missing information, but again, as the disclaimer says, it's not about saying everything correctly to the dot under FAA guidelines. This is DCS, and this is for the beginners who are scared to talk to us on the radios because some of you guys flip out over minor details. So yes, this guide is FAR from perfect, but gosh darn it, it's a good start. As they get more familiar and get un-shy, they can learn more and be more proficient as they progress.
@florianb.5535 жыл бұрын
That so much that. And if you're not a native english speaker it's even harder to come out of your shell to face the over correct flight sim nazis and their impatience. Thanks ralfie for giving a good solid base to overcome insecurity and get on comms on the servers.
@ApoTroll5 жыл бұрын
People that spot those things / feel cringy when watching, should please make their own videos to help the community or atleast communicate the relevant issues in a clear and simple way to others. Or kindly stfu^^
@Tschar5 жыл бұрын
Being myself a french shy guy, thank you for that tutorial. I use to fly on Hogit GAW server and it's quiet difficult to speak and understand english language within this kind of theater. But it's challenging and exciting too. No fear, no shame ! ^^
@psyrixx5 жыл бұрын
Also, for the record as a pilot, the official FAA stance is that if you don't know brevity just use plain English. You're pilot in command, and you're responsible for the safety of the flight. If that means you have to speak in full sentences there's nothing wrong with that.
@virtual8125 жыл бұрын
This guide is perfect. Perfect as in it is exactly what we need. I'm sick off flying servers were no one speaks and you Ralfi, have hit the nail on the head. No one should be afraid of having a go. If people want to be elitist then they can start their own servers and password then.
@commandosolo_1935 жыл бұрын
this has always been an issue. everyone knows how to fly and it's fun. The issue is always been the radio. People are scared and talking on the radio is like talking in front of the class and getting heckled when they were a kid. I don't know how many times I have told perfect Pete to shut up and leave the new kid alone, he's still learning and we were all there at one point. One or two times of that and usually the server calms down and perfect Pete goes back to dying a perfect death because while his radio is awesome, he needs to learn to fly better :) Also, the new kids like it because we can teach them and they are willing to learn once they know we won't attack them like perfect Pete!
@Sushiconnexion5 жыл бұрын
x6ftundx you shulda heard the response perfect Pete gave when some kid asked what triple A was lol.. somehow ralfidude is catering for beginners now huh
@acouch2135 жыл бұрын
As one of the new kids, I appreciate people like you more than you know.
@noscopesallowed81285 жыл бұрын
@@acouch213 Yup with you there
@boisecityplanes5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, sometimes I try to keep comms realistic but that's with friends on private servers. People shouldn't be telling the new kid that is taking his F-15C up for the first time that his traffic call didn't meet FAA Code 1xx-xx-x, so really I do appreciate it. Glad to see good people in the community :)
@romeovictor62235 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been brave enough to talk on coms and always adjusted to others or just tried to stay out of the way. I’ve never had any friends that had an interest to the games I play like DCS, so I’ve never gained the confidence to talk at all. Hearing and learning this is such a great relief and I’m so glad! Thank you so much Ralfi!
@xepa2733 жыл бұрын
Dude same
@Chud1093 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@CyCrowFPV11 ай бұрын
Completely the same 2 years on
@SageNTitled5 жыл бұрын
The wingman video sounds like a great idea.
@jonathansepkuty55194 жыл бұрын
Yes I totally agree we need a wingman video. Please ralfi please 🙏
@DreadwingOne5 жыл бұрын
Rule #1 on using the radio: sound cool.
@antonwestergaard52114 жыл бұрын
Can confirm
@ghost1-5944 жыл бұрын
Having a tomcat and sounding cool is a necessity
@tekkx_avery21374 жыл бұрын
No. That's the opposite of Ralph's intention.
@napalm59413 жыл бұрын
*Kxxx "Huuhhh yeah, papa kilo o four, got a fifteen three on my EOA, comencing ABO, over" *Kxxxx Actual fighter pilot: What? He didnt say anything. Experienced player: "Copy that"
@mirochlebovec65862 жыл бұрын
and hide your accent if u are not a native speaker
@paristo3 жыл бұрын
One key thing forgotten by so many as in 18:02 video position Radio communication is not speed talking. You are not trying to talk your message as fast as possible so you can be done with it or that you can save frequency time for others. Be slow, be clear and if you want to slot the longer communication - then keep short pauses between proper message content. So example 1-2 seconds between each row when landing: Anapa Traffic Hentai 3-4 Is on Left Base For Runway 4 Anapa Radio is one-way communication where pauses are important. If someone has emergency, they get the priority by having change to talk between your message. When not everyone on the server are fluent with English, then they have easier time to as well understand. And when you talk as radio communication goes, you make more clear that what is happening. As someone listening multiple radios can focus better on multiple communications. As well going slow helps to keep on track that what is happening. And those who are using the radio effects, you get situations here you have high noise or you have low signal, and that is where you want to have good and clear words and parts that what is happening. The slow pace and slotting the communication as well helps people to concentrate that what is their message and what they are suppose to say. There is no "Mhhmm....." or "Aaaaaa....." between words etc as you learn to do it short. In a high traffic moments the shorter message then better.
@Identitykrysis5 жыл бұрын
This video nailed it. Even real pilots make mistakes from time to time on the radio (source- am pilot, but not one of those suave airline guys). Just relax, and if all else fails, remember to keep it simple.
@klhmia2 жыл бұрын
The most eloquent, efficient, and ultimately effective instructor. I'm convinced you could teach me how to land a rocket on the moon.
@MillionFoul5 жыл бұрын
Hehe, doing all my flight training at an uncontrolled airport is very useful for DCS! For new people, even real life communications are pretty relaxed, you are always talking to another person. If you're at LAX might want to practice a bit first, but ATC are the only people who have to use and have you use perfect phraseology so in DCS don't sweat it. Keep it short and sweet, and don't get too embarrassed when you inevitably forget how to speak mid-sentence. Always remember to do the classic: "Salt Lake Center, Skyhawk N8089E... uuuuhhhhhh..." so the airline pilots can get a chuckle out of you.
@louispenn92535 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I'll need, Ralfi. I've only been flying hornet and warthog solo or with friends I know, just because it's more forgiving. I bet I've not explored half of what DCS has to offer...
@obliteron5 жыл бұрын
I'm just getting into DCS...and dude, this is so flippin' helpful. Thank you.
@OfficerCharon5 жыл бұрын
"Raygun." "Buddy." "Fox." "WUT?!"
@AntoineThisdale5 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@Valkyrie4275 жыл бұрын
“CHAFF. FLARE.” x20
@tinglydingle5 жыл бұрын
Oh Line...
@isaacwest5 жыл бұрын
We're the wingmen, and we don't give a shit. we just shot our flight lead down and now he's fucking pissed.
@trollofire965 жыл бұрын
No one was born an expert guys. It takes time and effort to learn this stuff. The video did leave some info out, but for someone just getting into flight sims and wanting to just get stuck in, a brief video suits way better than a 2 hour lecture on radio comms. People prefer the "Keep it simple, stupid (KISS)" system when learning this stuff. Anything else after the basics is something they persue because they like the immersion. Good work Ralfi, it's a good start for beginners and I learned a bit from the video.
@jaybeckman37495 жыл бұрын
PP-ASEL here .. No nits to pick at all. Nicely Done Ralfi!
@Hovis_7115 жыл бұрын
Cheers ralfi, definitely something useful for newer guys. Creators have been missing this for a while
@Shepuz5 жыл бұрын
Finally! I think I sent you a message about the communications and terminology like over a year ago, been waiting for these videos. Thanks mate! This is really useful.
@randyerwin34235 жыл бұрын
Ralfi, thanks for this very instructional video. My squaddies will get a lot out of it. You have described the perfect medium between real life radio procedures and what we should expect out of our fellow virtual pilots in the DCS World. Awesome job!
@ndrsiege5 жыл бұрын
Definitely appreciating this video as it can be a big step for anyone starting off in servers like GAW. Some don't realize Hoggit is nub friendly and happy to help, but either way it can be nerve-wracking starting off on comms. Keep 'em comin!
@btsigov5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! You explain everything very well and simply. I very much want to use the radio (more than 10 times already did) but I really worry about saying some nonsense. In my opinion you are right that it is important to attract more people to use the radio, not only because it will be more fun and live, but also in terms of safety and better SA.
@SunfireGTX254 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for this video!! Comms WAS the main factor why I avoided MP servers and stayed on mission builder missions for PVE. I think I'm actually gonna try a MP mission right now :)
@MrSnacko5 жыл бұрын
Wish that I could give this 2 Thumbs Up! Just learning, practicing, and getting comfortable with these basics will make it easier to confidently fly online and begin to learn more Comms procedures. Thanks Dude!
@dragoonTT5 жыл бұрын
Here from Phly's video. Great content, thanks.
@ralfidude5 жыл бұрын
thanks man!
@WhiskeyHunterVAT69Ай бұрын
This was incredibly helpful. Not sure how much I will remember, so I saved it to watch later. Ty for the VOD. 🥃🥃
@sgtrpcommand37785 жыл бұрын
This is a great video and since I’m not a pilot irl I also felt a bit nervous about starting to use SRS but, and I also fly in Hoggit servers, I’ve never had an issue with another player having a go at me for my comms. Generally I think the community is really helpful and understanding when it comes to it.
@ghostdog6885 жыл бұрын
Hoggit particularly wants to foster good communications and SRS use. You don’t do that by telling at newbies. I’m sure most of the sim community remembers stuttering out their own attempt at radio voice
@jaywung76165 жыл бұрын
On your initial callout, you left out "where the f--k are you." 😁. Seriously, as an IRL pilot, I fell out of my chair laughing at your description. Great work!
@TheRealHeti5 жыл бұрын
As always top notch content from you! This one can even get a more experienced player back in the game once a while. Keep em coming, Ralpho!
@BIGEUSMC5 жыл бұрын
I’m new to DCS and just by chance saw your video. It was very informative and appreciated.
@wraith4445 жыл бұрын
My two cents: if you hear someone using an unfamiliar term and you're curious or think it might be important to know to prevent a collision or some such, feel free to ask. If someone asks you to clarify/simplify because they don't understand you, don't be a dick about it! And remember, complicated as it can be, DCS is a GAME. If there's a miscommunication and it results in a crash, the most you lose is some time. Relax, laugh it off, and move on!
@potatopilot16 Жыл бұрын
20:31 I love how you can use the green smoke there as a makeshift windsock and determine that you can land from the right side of your POV. I use water, wind socks, and my own avionics to let me know what direction I should land there is not weather report at the airport i'm landing at IRL. The same applies in DCS from my experience too!
@tinofwhoopass5 жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful for newbs like me. Far clearer instruction than other ‘dcs how to videos’ that get spammed onto YT daily!
@codecodderson36075 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ralfi for showing people how to use the atis . Maybe won't be so many people flying the wrong direction now!
@arleedstanto5 жыл бұрын
liked before the vid finished buffering
@kqbaxt0r5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing such excellent resources for the flight sim community!
@kumisz23 жыл бұрын
Ralfidude is God's gift to the DCS community, along with the other (good) tutorial makers
@MunitionsDudTester3 жыл бұрын
VERY good video! The essential basics with no fluff.
@VoxyGamer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for pointing out these vids Ralfi They're super helpful for a noob not used to sim MP, basic aviation/airfield flow etc. So used to crap AI ATC in... well every sim out there.
@Moose885 жыл бұрын
I've been playing DCS for a while... I never knew there was an ATIS. (FACEPALM) nice info!
@ghostdog6885 жыл бұрын
Moose it’s available based on the server
@amandafisher42335 жыл бұрын
Only on the server- it's a great feature!
@tekkx_avery21374 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Watching these tuorials should be an obligation before entering any public server This would increase the "immersive factor" many times over. (and the fun by the way)
@rakedos90575 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ! I really like those kind of videos. It's always good to think about the new blood
@KharmenSense3 жыл бұрын
change the video...the first 2 minutes should be a MUST WATCH....awesome job as always, Ralphi
@InvertedDodos Жыл бұрын
thanks for this! nothing more to add! great stuff!
@McMHaufen5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much ralfi. That was something i was waiting for. Want to try srs but was a little bit scared because i dont know much about radio speech in general.
@BRANSKI-1911 Жыл бұрын
I like your 1, 2, and 3 steps...subbed.
@jiichicago5 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I'm constantly expecting someone to break in with a baseball bat to give me feedback on my incorrect SRS comms.
@napnic5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic vid thank you so much please do more. I am terrified of the wrath from Perfect Pete and Bell-end Brian in MP. Look forward to more!
@Cryotheos7 ай бұрын
Not sure if anyone already mentioned this, but the runway number is the also the heading, so its easy to know what way RWY 04 is pointing at heading 040
@14Tye145 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for making this video! I for one find coms intimidating as fuck especially being relatively new to DCS and trying to multitask flying the damn thing trying to figure out what to say having the visuals up while you were explaining it was a world of help. Would seriously appreciate the wingman one too if you have the time to put it together. Thanks again Ralfi!
@MarcinP25 жыл бұрын
Oh nice, winter cammo.
@jonaspedersen19865 жыл бұрын
I honestly thought you were referring to the hentai scheme until I saw the guy crossing :)
@MarcinP25 жыл бұрын
@@jonaspedersen1986 Correction: dazzle camouflage. Both of them actually. ;)
@gweggorz5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ralfi! This is super helpful.
@tjger01645 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. I'm saving this one.
@demonman1234 Жыл бұрын
"Who the fuck are you talking to, who the fuck are you, what the fuck do you want" ngl that's a great description. LOL
@jayroo715 жыл бұрын
Doin the Lords work Ralfie. I knew you had a heart in there. Hope this helps people to not be afraid to talk. I used to be an instructor and i used to tell my new students, “they are just people on the other end of the line. Just fucking talk to a person”. Lol
@tryrose83344 жыл бұрын
My greatest issue is I'm hard of hearing, so static-ness of a radio, and just the way radio alters the human voice, can make it very difficult (or quite often even impossible) to make out words. So I've always been afraid of being a part of comms for that reason, and also because I have a very young sounding voice... That being said, this video has been very informative, thanks as always Ralfi!
@ralfidude4 жыл бұрын
There is an option to turn off radio effects in SRS, so the sound is coming through without any effects.
@djpaki995 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot man love your videos. They help out alot and entertainment as well.
@xmlthegreat5 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video Ralfi!
@pyroscot4 жыл бұрын
I literally laughed out loud at this Ralphi many thanks :) Step 1: who the fcuk are you talking to? LOL spat coffee over the keyboard... Quite simply my favourite youtuber :)
@amandafisher42335 жыл бұрын
Great video and much needed. Thanks!
@OceanicMaestro3 жыл бұрын
I didnt say which way I was taking off once, got yelled at by someone who was still starting up his plane lol
@allent5555 жыл бұрын
Great walkthrough on radio calls
@gwagnsso5 жыл бұрын
This was well worth the watch. More pls :)
@skinnyflea26285 жыл бұрын
Oh man this is helpful please do more! Please please
@terryteed19034 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ralfi. I needed this. I'm not a confident speaker. I shout just fine though.
@AntoineThisdale5 жыл бұрын
Great little video mate. Thank you.
@simonwahlstrom12965 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more videos like this! Really helpfull!
@craigdewar63015 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed your video, simple and informative, its a lot easier to understand it when you can hear someone confident in radio voice procedures compared to reading some text and still wondering if you've said the correct thing. However, and I don't want to sound like a voice procedure nazi but the "zero" when calling out single digits is not redundant, the "zero" is called out to try save confusion if the radio transmission is poor or broken so Runway 04 is not accidently understood as Runway 4(x). Obviously this only being a simulation, you're not really going to get a bad transmission so its just a little FYI rather than me having a rant. Thats at least what I was taught on my radio signals course during my time in the British Army
@jackofall23052 жыл бұрын
Everyone gets nervous on the radio the first time then fast forward and your LT is screaming at you that you said "Reception, this is mobile unit 81. Coming in your back door to drop off a load of 3. Reception knocking on your back door, do you copy?" The ass chewing is worth it 👌
@Adrian37125 жыл бұрын
very much needed video thanks!
@HEATER_3 жыл бұрын
Man you just saved me!!! Thanks bro!
@usa-chan21924 жыл бұрын
Jo Ralfidude thanks for the video I watched it like 5 or 6 months ago and my ingame communication is better than ever and it's much more fun this way and I feel much more comfortable for others and for myself when I know that I know what I am saying and others can understand me too. How ever, communicating with the ATC of an airfield is something else than talking to the Marshal on a carrier. Especially when it comes to phrases that inform other players what you are doing. Like taking off the carrier, taxing or landing. Is there a possibility for the future that we could get such a video????
@Proximax95 жыл бұрын
I usually also say when I'm airborne after accelerating for take off, incase someone is thinking of landing and may not see me :) this is a really nice idea for a video, way too few people use SRS.
@falcon911gamer85 жыл бұрын
Love this.. keep em comming
@michakasprzak68694 жыл бұрын
Whisky Tango Foxtrot! :D This is awesome
@ZOMBIJO5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome ralfidude ! Could you also do one for brevity used when your encountering and engaging a target or targets?
@whoisjim5 жыл бұрын
I'm confused about the numbers in your callsign, (and the game's call signs for that matter) e.g. Colt 1 1, does each number have a purpose / meaning?
@ralfidude5 жыл бұрын
Colt 1 1 and colt 1 2 are same flight, 1 is lead and 2 is his wingman. Another colt flight could exist as colt 2 1, colt 2 2, colt 2 3. Same flight but 3 wingman.
@Bane_Diesel4 жыл бұрын
I thought I could just jump in one night and figure this all out. Looks like I'll wait for my day off.
@AxelBlazen5 жыл бұрын
This is Big Papa Bear I am going in hot right on the runway at 500 miles per hour. Yes I see that plane on the runway I am gonna slam it into the ground over.
@emilio275485 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Thx a lot Ralfi 🙂
@OzDeaDMeaT5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, thnx Ralfidude
@Dravira5 жыл бұрын
Alt + B also brings up briefing in game
@ejomatic5 жыл бұрын
Ralfidude good stuff man really helped us.
@ralfidude5 жыл бұрын
very welcome
@VulcanOnWheels5 жыл бұрын
I can understand the disclaimer, but 2:34...? Really...?
@mpvader15 жыл бұрын
Make that 3rd video! This is so helpful
@faelwolf11775 жыл бұрын
Just for info, 5x5 or whatever is a quality report, strength x clarity. So if they are loud but with a little static, they would be 5 x 4, and so on. Replacement for the "loud and clear" you see in old movies. Not really needed for DCS, but now you know. And knowing is half the battle! :)
@dannyboy57754 жыл бұрын
Good vid Ralfi.
@michaelrowland40215 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson, I am working on get equipment to become a DCS ATC/JTAC on some of the server. Then I get in to flying. Do all or most server run LotATC software? I have my own LotATC License.
@willhartsell22835 жыл бұрын
Mic fright is a thing in RW flying as well. The sooner you realize you will make mistakes and it’s not the end of the world you will get more comfortable
@GerbenWijnja5 жыл бұрын
2:33 haha, iirc Geoge Lucas and his team were watching the final Jar Jar Binks footage there, before it was released
@Tepnox5 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff!
@schweizerluchs71465 жыл бұрын
reeaaally good Video! u had my full Attention.
@Downloadguy19955 жыл бұрын
I need that livery!
@Brimmlinn5 жыл бұрын
A few years ago everyone in DCS MP knew to land on the left side of the runway. Primarily so that if someone happens to come in to land in the wrong direction, you would not hit each other. It seems this has gone by the wayside unfortunately. Would love to see this make a return.
@ralfidude5 жыл бұрын
The 104th I think used that "suggestion". As we advance and transition and as DCS will get integrated comms down the line this kind of solution will become obsolete. Get on comms, follow VERY simple protocol and there is no problem.
@ArktikUSF5 жыл бұрын
these are amazing ralfi! do more please? wingman video included!
@ontherampflightsim5 жыл бұрын
Interesting about using the QFE instead of the current ALT setting from the ATIS, I guess that would be easier for a lot of people. I'd love to try online comms via the SRS, but I just couldn't get that thing set up right! :S
@hobbis755 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This is what I need to get busy on MP :D
@curly_5 жыл бұрын
That was realy intresting THANK YOU
@kotakool014 жыл бұрын
Thank you its vary helpful
@jep11035 жыл бұрын
Great vid very informative
@ray4lsd5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this instead of making some generic tutorials of the current early hype module that will be obsolte anyways in 3 months....