The Flanker Struggle

So my boy Kamsa and I (later joied by Hellreign82 and Hotpocket) went on a struggle bus with the SU-33. We really wanted to do some good in a few places by taking off from the carrier and doing air to ground strikes. This however, proved to be far more difficult than we initially anticipated. The typical MP server setup just doesn't allow for the kind of strike that would be utilized by a flanker in the first place. So the whole episode, though long, will be mostly a lot of failures mixed in with some successes. It's a weird time, that's for sure.
If you're wondering what cockpit mod I'm using, then follow this link, make sure you get the appropriate version for the module want:
www.digitalcom...
As for the RWR sounds, this is the RAE ralfi edit mod that you can find on the ED website user section. It might be outdated so use it at your own risk.
Game : DCS SU-33
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I stream from time to time at:
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You can keep in touch with me through:
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My PC Specs:
I9-12900KF
RTX 3080ti
Triden 64GB DDR4
Arctic Cooler II 360 AIO
LianLi Dynamic Evo case
Gigabyte Gaming X Z690 mobo
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Songs used in order:
Spring gang - Papa Funk
Martin Landstrom - A Caper Story
Martin Landstrom - Ridiculo
Ritchie Everett - Bachelor on the Move
Hampus Naeselius - Absolute Power
Lionel Quick - They Called Her Cinnamon
The New Fools - Harpoon
The New Fools - Bustin' Out
Joe E. Lee - Bar Mitzvah in Haifa
Duke Herrington - Bacchanal
Rymdklang Soundtracks - Free Beer Tomorrow
Hampus Naeselius - Whatever Rocks Your Boat
Lennon Hutton- Mongolian Barbecue
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Human Revolution

[@ralfidude]

For those asking about the cockpit mod and sound mod, I have it all in the description. Hope you guys are liking the video. I slaved away at it for a few weeks here and there. What would you like to see next?

[@s3quencial]

love that sound mod, same effects they use for jets in project reality aswell ;D

[@Bisbye]

i always really enjoyed your review type videos. would love one, maybe on other games you play but don’t talk about much on the channel

[@KnightlyAurora]

As a joking response, could you sit by a fire and read us an entire aircraft manual? It’d be good learning, and perfect for going to bed with that damn fine voice. In seriousness, perhaps some other reviews/gameplay of other games you have interest in and find yourself coming back to.

[@christophermailloux4706]

I'd love to see some viper strikes

[@musolo78]

Nice video man`,) btw rockets impact point computer requires pitch down 45 to 30 degrees minimum to work correctly. Less angle than that is not allowed for soviet pilots `,)

[@deltavee3168]

Best dcs content creator

[@alikarimi4182]

Yeah, no doubt he's the best

[@Tjellwan]

Fact

[@William3000x]

When you're taking off from the Carrier, there is a "Special Afterburner Mode" (only the SU-33 has this option), which according to the manual, it will boost your take off with an extra 5-ish% thrust over of the maximum Afterburner. You must hold the "Wheel Brake Start" button (it's not the same as the normal "Wheel Brake On" with W, it's a stronger brake that's able to hold you in place even in lower Afterburner stages), throttle full afterburner and when you see the two green AB lights near the RPM go on, press that Special Afterburner button and a third green light will turn on in the panel below the Engine Exhaust Temperature gauges. Also, after you've got your engines on and ready to go, pressing L_Alt + i will toggle the engine intake fences between Auto and Down. The manual says this also gives you some minor thrust boost, although I have NO IDEA how so... 🤔 I just use it anyways, just in case... 😁 When the fences are up, you should see the green lights on the Gear, Flaps, Hook and Speedbrake indicator. Usually, when I take off from the carrier, I defuel the aircraft to 50% (this should be enough to take off from the forward positions without problem), get my usual payload, and the first thing I do when I'm airborne is to go for the tanker (assuming there is one available, and it's not flying over enemy territory 🙄) and get my fuel back to start the mission.

[@callsignapollo_]

The intake fence being down gives more uninterrupted airflow, even though its a tiny amount, its that couple percent efficiency you may need for the extra thrust. Its a super common problem with drones and any kind of guarding around the props, or grilles over EDF intakes. A clever solution, though obviously its one more mechanical part to maintain over a static mesh grille or "fence"

[@raichu0479]

Ralfi in an inverted leaf stall: "I'm never going to aerodynamically recover from this."

[@HedgehogBC]

39:38 The little server message says 12 kg of fuel left when you landed.

[@jasonlast7091]

When Ralfi does videos in Russian aircraft, it’s pretty much exactly how I imagine they occur in real life.

[@isaacwest]

needs more hardbass and swearing.

[@bogey_dope_ae]

Cringe

[@bogey_dope_ae]

They just doing bullshit on unfamiliar aircrafts, that doesn't even have PFM

[@lokodehortaleza]

@@bogey_dope_ae Su-33 has had a PFM for over 5 years already. Mig-29 was the very last non-PFM/AFM aircraft in DCS iirc, and that was upgraded back in 2018.

[@Riddle99-v7q]

Naah the Russian planes are too busy getting shot down over Ukraine lol.

[@themigmadmarine]

I mean, the jets exploding seem like an accurate level of safety to the Kuznetzov

[@ГеоргийМурзич]

Eh, no, that had only happened on US carriers

[@inquisitivetelevisionsales2761]

@@ГеоргийМурзич At least the US actually has functioning carriers and a naval aviation wing lmfao

[@CrayonEater255]

@@ГеоргийМурзич ?

[@ГеоргийМурзич]

@@inquisitivetelevisionsales2761 yeah, at least you have that They say we have a plane that switches air alert on the whole urkaine just by taking off. And they say it can target ships too... Wanna continue the pp measure competition?

[@spartanaaron0487]

@@ГеоргийМурзич Too bad the money to make them was used to buy an oligarch another yacht.

[@MistaSkilla692]

I absolutely love these longer form videos, hopefully this one gets good viewer retention so you're encouraged to make more

[@JPR3D]

Seconded, I love longer form stuff. Please don't feel like you have to cut out "boring" segments of un-dramatic flying. Apparently the Almighty Algorithm, hallowed be its beneficence, is trending towards long-form videos currently as well, so it may help get the videos more exposure.

[@JETZcorp]

The best sortie I ever had was in the Su-33, in 2019. I always flew on Growling Sidewinder, and that week the 104th server was down so all the top-shelf SATAL squadron Chads came over to club seals on GS. I decided to take the Su-33 out and do some Top Sneaky. I'd been flying a lot of Mirage so I was really sharp on mountain ambush tactics. By the time I landed back in Tbilisi, I had 6 kills, mostly with heaters, and one was a guy from the 51st. I felt like an absolute God of Aviation.

[@Allwin-lz6yj]

god of aviation 😂

[@gollygosh]

"You returned 12Kg of fuel", I'm sure that'll be put to good use

[@xmlthegreat]

That last section was so fucking good. I wish films worked like this, showing realistic tension and the nailbiting nature of air combat as opposed to pilots having Jojo stands for some reason.

[@grifnizzle7197]

Best part is knowing Hellreign is still kickin'

[@Capt_OscarMike]

In the infamous word of SKINNY PETE, "CHURCH....YO!!!"....

[@jonnyj.]

Yep! He was the biggest reason why i got into dcs way back in 2016 or so. Legend :D

[@Brokkolesz]

4:16 PPL holders' attention just spiked to 100%

[@HawkFire74]

"I'm the schmuck that dumb fired my heater"

[@weir-t7y]

Don't worry ralfi, my unnaturally short attention span has always hyperfocused on aircraft

[@tankergf]

PREACH

[@ogo-if4gh]

Man I think you just have autism

[@speedman69420]

the power of AUTISM

[@aaronwhite1786]

The Su-33 is one I would love to fly as a full fidelity module.

[@TNT-tf9jd]

Nah! J11 or Su27. I don't like the heaviness and less fuel on the 33.

[@HawkFire74]

@@TNT-tf9jd redfor carrier ops tho. Would love to see a ton more soviet FF modules, sucks that it's probably not gonna happen for decades at this point.

[@skatterpro]

@@HawkFire74 Meh, the Russian empire is crumbling, changes might come very very quick.

[@flankana]

​@@skatterpro that's if the russians have any left after ukraine. while the the su33 would be nice for carrier ops the su27 is far more likely, especially since the us has a few that could be modelled

[@koekiejam18]

@@flankana rest assured the chinese also have aircraft carriers, and im pretty sure they use their own version of the Su-33

[@skatterpro]

I absolutely LOVE the longer videos Ralfi, don't ever stop.

[@viktorthebird6115]

Dude, that was a masterpiece ❤

[@isaacwest]

i am a simple man, i see ralfi video, i like. i see a looooooooonnngggg ralfi video. i like, get snacks and strap in for the entertainment and leave comment.

[@daszieher]

Same. We might not be the average KZbin user, but we are a strong Ralfi-following 😄

[@masterskilhollow]

New Ralfi video! Thank you for making these, man, I really enjoy them and they always brighten my day. Cheers!

[@titaniummechanism3214]

You, Sir, are one of my favorite creators on KZbin right now. I've been on a DCS trip for over a year now and your content around the game is probably the most entertaining I've seen until now!

[@MrTornadoman97]

In case you haven't had the revelation yet, the reason your first rocket attack missed the CCIP completly. It uses radar alt for the range trigonometry and you were flying over terrain a fair bit higher than your target.

[@kamsa1243]

I mean, we know, normally western radar equipped CCIP jets use their actual radar for ranging, not sure how the Russian jets actually do it, but in-game they do it poorly.

[@jubuttib]

@@kamsa1243 They don't seem to use them in-game, yeah. The Su-25 and 25T avoid this by using the laser ranger thankfully.

[@Ropetor]

You can do a fully loaded takeoff with the Su-33, long takeoff run, especial afterburner, no intake door and the carrier needs to be moving at 10 knots minimum

[@v3es473]

Bold to assume the kuznetsov is ever moving 10 knots considering it usually is powered by a tugboat.

[@phil73805]

The SU33 is my favourite Russian DCS bird. I love flying off and landing on the carrier. Happy to see you give her some airtime!

[@rylankrogman6131]

Keep up the good flying Ralfi!!!! Someday I would love to fly with you... I love the F-18 and Su-33 and you taught me how to fly the A-10 Thank-you so much for that I love your stuff keep it up-buddy!!!!!!!!

[@hansiminator69]

Im always so happy to see a ralfi video popping up! Love your content! :)

[@williamapodaca8614]

My favorite part about the 33 is that you can turn the engines to "11" for launch

[@thrashermosher419]

Ha! Nato still use afterburner? Glorious Cyxoи use afterafterburner for years now.

[@v3es473]

​@@thrashermosher419the super secret set the engine on fire third stage afterburner, doubles as an IED, standard in the russian air forces

[@KnightlyAurora]

A fresh Ralfi upload is always a wonderful day. I may not play DCS myself(yet), but I’d say Ralfi’s one of the best DCS guys out there uploading his great missions… and the collection of calamities like this video! Keep it up Ralfi!

[@Jesther01]

you said you dont like videos this long... but i think this is exactly the type of videos we NEED.

[@Jesther01]

tis my 6th time watching this one.

[@fpsawesom123]

After having flown the SU33 myself, I can say with confidence Ralfi, that the SU33 doesn't get enough love. That ACS mode's also a mean thing to contend with when you don't expect it.

[@zerrierslizer1]

i like how the carrier casually gave you'r jet a slap on the rear for good luck. if the previous takeoff has any implications added to the meaning of it, i could understand why.

[@Rundumsfliegen]

Sees new ralfidude video, instantly clicks with the force of Hulk.

[@callumsmodellingcentre6902]

Nice to see some realistic and standard Admiral Kutznetsov operating procedures

[@MuslmAlarmClok]

Video was perfect, from the best cobra maneuver ever achieved to an amazing return at the end!

[@charlesc7723]

Looks like a lot of confusion and fun!! I love it.

[@butangviber]

I love your videos but love it even more that you edit in Vegas. Much respect.

[@A_Simple_Neurose]

Been watching your stuff for years, absolutely love your content. Keep it up!!

[@samspeed6271]

Brilliant video Ralfi, I stayed to the end. Those last minutes, low on fuel and running from those hostiles, that was tense. Perfect fuel planning. Back in ye olde days of Lock On MAC, I preferred the Su-33 Flanker D over the Su-27 Flanker B. I don't know why, but I flew the 33 quite a bit and I hardly touched the 27.

[@Prexal123]

15:40 that was a masterful eject

[@henrikoldcorn]

So many deaths, but ending with a happy landing against the odds makes it all worth it.

[@SomethingBarbaric]

Thanks for the video and the many learnings you've given me over these months.

[@martinlagrange8821]

Great video 😀😁😂🤣! The Su-33 is a fighter I fly more and more these days - shipping strikes are awesomely good fun.

[@Taurevanime]

You can just audibly hear Ralfi's butt unclench as his wheels touched down on that runway at the end. A dangerous move with HotPocket around, but understandable considering the circumstances.

[@ahrii7435]

this video made me want to buy flaming cliff 3 and start really learning DCS, thank you for this fun content! wish you all the best

[@mcline96]

Awesome video Ralfi!! Always love your editing style!

[@William3000x]

WOW, that ending! 😃 COLD-BLOODEDLY CALCULATED!

[@Voxo-foxo]

it is good day when ralfi posts

[@Hellreign82]

Watched every minute Good fun bud

[@ralfidude]

Thanks bud, when your next video huh?

[@kamsa1243]

HUH?!?!

[@Hellreign82]

@@ralfidude Soon™/2 more weeks?

[@planespottingfargo1174]

SU-33 is probably the most underappreciated modules in DCS imo.

[@NotAnAdventurer]

Such a good video. Love your editing and your music selection is tremendous.

[@theothertonydutch]

Ah, the Kuznetsov, which only really works in videogames.

[@Bradley_UA]

I have ok attention span, I just don't always watch these when they come out. But it's definetly great content!

[@hayden4516]

This could be its own Shits and Giggles episode.

[@fastforward3695]

Thank you for your many many sacrifices comrade

[@duikaserver]

ill always watch to completion and i miss your shits and giggles videos

[@miss_bec]

I don't think any part of this video was as relatable as screwing around and Kobra'ing on the way back to base, only to leaf stall and die.

[@maybe4549]

The finale was incredible and proves how some trust can make any wings viable. You struggled to get airborn, went into mission barely knowing what you were doing, got intercepted on your way back but made it home with almost no fuel left, all in one piece.

[@GolddenWaffles]

Flying with you guys must be so much fun! Would love to do it one day!

[@wrayday7149]

When you land at base with 0 pounds of fuel left..... Right before all the retaliatory cruise missiles level the base.

[@ilejovcevski79]

As always, love the choice of music!

[@Tuuvas]

That MFD mod is lookin pretty slick

[@Destide]

This is actually a documentary as to where all the 33's have gone

[@ghostmedic171TV]

Lol loved this - btw I still remember your posts and content back from the freefalcon days - weve all come a loooooooong way

[@eshpie7475]

the flanker D is one of my favorite air craft to fly in dcs, w vid

[@Sam_the_Spinosaurus]

I'm assuming that he figures it out later in the vid as im typing this at the start. Your wingman's plane is the J-15, the Chinese version of the SU-33, that's why it has Chinese markings.

[@youdonotknowme.]

Totally not me watching this vid 3 minutes at a time while starting up the su27 (i keep crashing)

[@dasmoools606]

I kind of love the SU-33. Mostly because I have PTSD with it and I'm fairly certain I've become some twisted freak of a PTSD masochist because of it.

[@matchesburn]

7:54 Could be you're within the minimum range. With radar-guided systems, if you're within a minimum range, they just can't fire at you. Leading to the hilarity that an S-400 could probably blow you out of the sky at 20 miles while you're flying within the tree-tops yet it wouldn't be able to engage you if you were doing circles literally right above it.

[@fluffskunk]

9:17 a normal day in Russian naval aviation

[@kazrab8894]

Hate the Su-27, don't know why, but everytime I pulled on the stick in the SLIGHTEST WAY, or got too slow? *my plane started doing a 1440 uncontrollable flip* YES, NOT A FLATSPIN, A FLIP. Su-33 helped me better, and besides, it comes with the Carrier Package. 1 for 2, ey?

[@rifleman101]

Ralfi, your goblin laugh will never fail to make me smile. Thanks for the vid hoss - Purge.

[@ReindeerNavy]

TIL the Admiral Kuznetsov doesn't have CATOBAR

[@docholliday1811]

Absolutely fantastic video, thank you!

[@itspey4509]

I'm really digging the jazz in the background

[@skittlyscooter1779]

10 mins ago i was wondering when Ralfi was gonna upload again, 9 mins ago he uploads, speak of the Devil

[@dkserr1545]

Thanks for editing all the shit out that has no action or whatever, makes the content 10x better than other dcs content creators

[@timmy3822]

Lol talk about landing on vapours… great video Ralfi. Lived to fight another day!

[@sweetwater5030]

Love the longer vids bois. Cheers

[@forkyforklift2924]

if I had to explain to someone what ralfidude videos are like, I would propably show them the meme about the dog inside a burning house saying "this is fine" while putting on some uplifting jazz music

[@MilesStratton]

Great stuff as always Ralfi!

[@VarunSolanki]

Amazing video, loved every second of it, keep these coming!

[@BNSKLages]

If you need to go long to provide tension filled endings, and detail like that... Go long.

[@Warriorcat49]

39:40 "You returned 12KG of Fuel."

[@olivialambert4124]

I'm surprised the Su-33 is so unpopular. At least some years back it was by far the most popular with its extra missiles, I was the hipster for suggesting the Su-27 might be a better option. Also, full length takeoff is always the way to go.

[@lucasZr113]

Oh man that ending was great! Looking forward to the next one

[@BarkerVancity]

2:49, its been years since ive heard this word used like this. it was just another word for lame back in the day. lmao i wish missles actually made that sound, weeeeeee. so funny

[@Jay-ln1co]

You had me at "bing chilling."

[@blacktemplarinquisitor5442]

Is Ralfi using a modded cockpit? Cause that looks hella detailed

[@samuelnuchia4989]

"You returned 12KG of fuel"

[@EVISYR]

My dude out there using the Agean Ghost paint scheme, nice

[@speedman69420]

I love the su33. It's cool. Btw please make more long video's like this.

[@Capt_OscarMike]

GREAT to read and see HellReign82 still being...well....HR82...if only he had "BOB" with him.... Great Video!!!

[@McPinpin]

If that can help, do not activate the intakes grids on the PA, and as soon as the burners kick in, activate immediatly the special burner, then release the brakes. Do not forget to pull the stick at about 30% while on the tremplin. With that, you can take off fully loaded from the third position. Oh and by the way, I loved this video! ❤

[@McPinpin]

Aim to 15 degrees AoA at take off

[@JethroRose]

accurate documentary, 100% would recommend

[@Yur0Poor]

Did they change the RWR sounds on the SU 33 or is this some kind of sound mod? If so can I please have it?

[@qualifiednot]

seeing casual shit like this makes me more exited to start playing

[@cellokid5104]

20:07 could've actually saved that with the cobra button

[@the_senate8050]

Longer DCS videos are the best videos, the tendancy for KZbin creators to make shorter and shorter stuff is sad. Long form content ftw!

[@cloudy7937]

As someone who only has the Su-33 in DCS I feel extremely uneasy going into this video

[@TNT-tf9jd]

Keep them coming! Is that a cockpit mod there, looks different.

[@_S.T.A.L.K.E.R._]

My biggest question is why no R-27ER