Real Fighter Pilot Reacts to DCS: F-16C VIPER Trailer

[@HasardLee]

If anyone has a budget VR setup that they're willing to sell, email me at justin@professionalsplaybook(dot)com. I'll fly sorties with you and if we get some good footage, make a KZbin video. I don't need great graphics, but it needs to be VR. I have a Mac, so starting with nothing. 🍻

[@Blader91X]

There's a whole gaming community made and dedicated to the members of USAF, it's in their website, surely they can advice on a good setup for ALL your needs, VR, computers, HOTAS... pretty much everything... maybe they have some laying about

[@vecxlive]

Super stoked to see you take up this interest Hasard!! :D I'm going to say be slightly prepared for a bit of a mission with all the DCS initial setup. BUT ITS WORTH IT! As an owner (and DCS player) on a Macbook Pro 16inch ... I will say that very likely you'll need a new PC for VR playing (there's a lot happening in DCS graphically and you'll need more computer power than a Macbook Pro for VR). Having said that, my MBP16 runs DCS really well with Windows 10 (Boot Camp) and I have a TrackIR (which allows head/helmet movement tracking) - as well as a HOTAS of course. I think having those are the minimum, but will go a long way before you're ready to step up to VR (again, you'll probably need a new PC for that) Feel free to reach out if you need help with Mac setup! Really excited for your coming DCS content! Check this out @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4bWXn6dZbKmj8k I mean let's not kid ourselves and call it "realistic" combat... but that's some really friggin' entertaining content if one is into military aviation :) Imagine you piloting with another live RIO (Growling Sidewinder!?) and then doing a content breakdown of the fight and how it relates to real life. I know he'd be overjoyed to interview you! If you're into that, I think people on this channel would LOVE that. (At least I would!) - Especially someone with F35 experience (I know a lot of the details of that part are classified, but just having your general opinion, comparisons with other aircraft and impressions would be enormously appreciated). Anyways, I'm just hyped you're asking about it! Please reach out if you I can help!

[@bryanbishop2377]

There really isn't a good cheap way of doing this. You're going to at least need to purchase a good HOTAS system. I recommend the Thrustmaster Warthog stick and throttle. For VR, I recommend the HP Reverb G2. It's excellent! Get a game seat that has mounts for controllers... If you want rudder pedals, Thrustmaster's TPR is awesome... It's not going to be cheap, but it makes a big difference in the experience...

[@SAMEDHEYDAROV]

I'm trying to build/buy one myself right now, and it's close to impossible to find components, especially graphics cards (which are important for VR). If you really want to get one on a budget and have the patience, your best bet is to wait till March. Otherwise you'll have to overspend for basically no reason. Good luck, anyway👍🏼

[@cooper6848]

Just fyi, there is a free program made for DCS called srs(simple radio standalone). It uses the game and in plane radios so people can talk to each other while flying. Lots of people in the game use srs and it adds a new layer of immersion.

[@jacobbaumgardner3406]

When you see a real fighter pilot smiling at a plane simulator, you know they did something right.

[@commandergeokam2868]

Indeed

[@Dbgonzal]

First thought when I saw that little smirk

[@EstorilEm]

LOL he was fighting it too! It is genuinely impressive though. Wish I had a good computer lol.

[@jacobbaumgardner3406]

@@EstorilEm lol, same.

[@demonman1234]

@@EstorilEm My pc isn't the best, but it's enough to run the game at low. It's a really fun game I can't lie, wish I had a proper setup thoough to make it more fun. AND the money to buy the $80 planes. (Every plane except the SU-25t and another one I forget what it is, is $80 usd I believe) still fun with just the su25t though.

[@williampulley]

Also recommend getting the DCMS. Digital Combat Moustache Simulator.

[@HasardLee]

Ha! Go for the real thing!

[@ibnuwicakdanurdara3830]

Moustashee !

[@Timtimzi]

That mustache tho

[@RickHollmer]

I scrolled down JUST TO SEE how quickly someone commented on the moustache! You did not disappoint.

[@daveslow84]

"With a great moustache comes great responsibility." *Peter Griffin

[@danieldorn2927]

If you get the F16 Module, you gotta fight against Growling Sidewinder

[@ISAFSoldier]

First, Até, now Hasard? Oh man.... would pay to see this....

[@danieldorn2927]

@@ISAFSoldier Better yet Have a tournament including Mover

[@sevenalpha8581]

@@danieldorn2927 Oh DUDE that would be awesome!

[@rizalali6829]

That would be so awesome..!!

[@sterben728]

Who is Growling Sidewinder? Is he a DCS player? If he/she likes gunfighting, I wanna know. VR only and pay per view !

[@garethroberts9223]

Thrustmaster will probably let you have a warthog HOTAS & rudder pedals for free.

[@robertstefan8586]

Yep

[@getsideways7257]

Or Wingwing

[@wildcard3233]

Thrustmaster F16 fighter and throttle !

[@Smokeyr67]

@@getsideways7257 Winwing would bug them😁

[@getsideways7257]

@@Smokeyr67 Most likely... But hey, a free HOTAS :)

[@ArcherAC3]

I love those occasional slight smiles, you can see there's memories coming back! Flying an F-16 is my life dream, must have been quite a ride!

[@brandonerekson6936]

I'd love to see a reaction video after he's had a chance to fly the DCS Viper

[@FD1CE]

Oh wow. All moments of you and SPECIALLY your laughs in 1:58 6:49 10:30 shows EXTREME amount of joy, passion, love and experience. Just Love it to see you how you're enjoying seeing it :) And your moustache! that's more than anything :D

[@nickmiller2475]

I'm a current dual rated commercial rotor/fixed wing pilot civilian side, prior army enlisted worked on the chinook, I'm currently finishing my college degree to go fly for the navy hopefully in fighters. i like your videos. its nice to get your point of view. i play DCS with the F16 and F18 all the time

[@BrandonNater]

Hasard, as someone who wanted to but never applied to become a pilot (I wasn’t aware lasik was available amd I’m 34 now, womp), so these vids give me a glimpse into what it’s like. I appreciate you, sir.

[@cooper6848]

Glad to see that you might be getting into DCS. I have the game myself and play it almost every day. A good thing about DCS is that you don't need a beefy computer to play it

[@cooper6848]

@@handle6547 true, I've been getting decent frame rate at medium-low settings and I'm happy with that right now. It's just personal preference I guess

[@agostonbazmajer1100]

@@handle6547 It depends heavily on what you want to do. A big multiplayer server with ton of AI, assets, Supercarrier and high settings? You need a very good PC. Want to just drop a couple of JDAMs in a single player session on the Caucasus map? You can get away with a pretty weak computer.

[@ondraherr8579]

DCS has some other aircrafts in it maybe you can try playing that

[@SDsc0rch]

why - i'd rather hear him talk about the viper he's an expert in it hopefully he'll fly it and give his reaction to the DCS viper

[@Kendzior944]

@@SDsc0rch 100% agree

[@floppa1-166]

If he wants to fly the viper he should go to BMS, the DCS F-16 is so undone, jamming isn’t even modeled for its radar in dcs

[@kamraam1464]

Seeing you smile at some of the scenes was really cool, I could tell it was bringing back a lot of memories!

[@andrewtr100]

Have you considered doing an avionics special using DCS F-16/BMS - where you would walk the viewers through cockpit / MFD setup and the workflow you would use while setting up/searching/designating targets. Basically have a cockpit view and a rolling commentary going.

[@TR_P]

Hasard, you should get in contact with C.W. Lemoine, he does a lot of DCS stuff and is also a prior Viper pilot

[@bluecheese5489]

Actually f18 not an f16 pilot

[@johnrowland2773]

@@bluecheese5489 He flew the F-16 for the majority of his career with a shorter stint flying the F/A-18

[@chazflyz]

For comparison, please check out Falcon BMS.

[@getsideways7257]

I highly doubt he'll agree to go through the trouble of setting it up though... But just in case, here is a software piece that could greatly improve one's experience with Falcon BMS: www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?31774-Falcon-BMS-Alternative-Launcher-(Easy-Setup-Keep-Joystick-Assignments)

[@gotanon8958]

He just said it himself that he used to play falcon 4.0....

[@getsideways7257]

@@gotanon8958 Falcon 4.0 and Falcon BMS are like LOMAC and DCS.

[@alucardleashed]

There needs to be a collab with GS (Growling Sidewinder), who has already flown against a real-life Rafale pilot.

[@H.M.P.D]

One question: Why are the AMRAAMs, which weigh 160kg, placed on the wing tips of the F16 and the Sidewinders, which weigh 80kg, on the second outer wing tips? From a physical point of view, you always want to have the weight as close as possible to the centre of gravity, right? So I'm wondering why it's different with the F16. On all other aircraft, e.g. the F18, the sindewinders are always on the very outside. Btw. Great video! I'm glad to hear what a real pilot has to say about DCS.

[@oppotato5440]

I believe it has to do with wing loading, the reason why the f18 has aim 9s on the wingtips is because the motor isnt strong enough to lift the amraam

[@H.M.P.D]

@@oppotato5440 But as far as I know you can still mount both on both stations 🤔

[@oppotato5440]

@@H.M.P.D If ammraams were mounted on the F18 Wingtips they wouldnt be able to fold

[@H.M.P.D]

@@oppotato5440 haha ok makes sense

[@getsideways7257]

My guess would be that you'll be losing those AMRAAMs first before the merge. If you had the 'Winders up there, they would be WORSENING your moment of inertia instead in that case.

[@PyroBlonde7777]

Can't wait to see you get into DCS. Always great seeing first hand experience at work in any mil sim!

[@JoeSwallows]

I really hope that they make a module for the Jas-39 Gripen (Griffen). I'm from Sweden so that would be really cool.

[@MrOverDroid]

+1 to see you flying the Viper in DCS ! amazing simulator.

[@spartan9458]

@Hasard Lee your reaction to the video was Amazing to watch. Seeing your face light up the way it did was awesome. I hope the Sim despite it's flaws and the fact that the F-16 Module is not fully finished yet, still proves impressive and fun. I'm sure it will. the video didn't really show it but they have High-Off-Boresight (HOB) with the Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) with AIM-9X's as well as GBU's, CBU's, they have JADM's but not on the F-16 yet, and the older fashioned Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive (SAPHE) rounds for the Viper too. I understand why we don't generally use them today, as the HEI-T rounds auto-detonate after 1 kilometer to prevent unintended casualties or something but yeah. I'm curious if you've fired an AIM-9X in training or anything before to test HOB, I know in the sim they can pull absolutely insane maneuvers for the first few seconds of their flight until they reach their max velocity. Watching the missile fire and then pull a U-turn over the wing to hit someone that flew by is really nuts. though you can't target them from that far behind you in the Viper, the delay between lock and firing makes that happen. the delay is simulated well too I Think. Very eager to hear your thoughts. I'll happily just fly, do practice missions, A/G, do a BVR-to-Merge fight assuming it gets there and then some dog-fights with you if you want. I'm waiting on a replacement throttle at the moment, but I should have it in a few weeks. if you don't have a HOTAS setup for PC I recommend the Thrust-master T16000M with the pedals for a starter setup ( it's around $300). If money isn't an issue likely the Warthog setup, I believe the A-10 has the same stick as the F-16, just the throttle is different. you might still want the T16000M pedals to go with it though unless you find some good metal ones. Some people might recommend Track-IR for looking around but I use the Hat switch on the top of the stick personally. They do have the actual F-16C Block 50 control setup as well for various HOTAS setups and some other presets.

[@S.Matt240]

I love the smile he cracks, you can tell he has some gpod memories flying rhat jet

[@charliehorse8686]

Two wild-ass guesses about the top secret stuff they're working on: 1) Seems to me current VTOL is unnecessarily complex because it assumes the craft must stay upright. I think VTOL could be accomplished with an aircraft which launches and lands nose-up using computer controlled small rockets and retracting legs like SpaceX. This idea has been tried before, but without modern tech it wasn't practical. This would require special stairs on a carrier, or the seat or "pilot pod" could pivot or even be removed with robotic arms to make entering and exiting easier. This would also save space on a flight deck. How often does a fighter pilot need to enter or exit the aircraft without a ground crew anyway? Heck, eliminate the traditional landing gear entirely if a runway isn't necessary. 2) A stealthy fighter which can optionally fly as a drone, such that the enemy doesn't know which ones have pilots and which don't. One pilot could command a squadron of drones which look identical to his own aircraft, but can pull faster/sharper turns without a human. And all the pilot/seat/eject system space and weight could be used for other things such as fuel. Thoughts? Don't be too tough on me, I don't claim to be an expert.

[@MIKE-dj8gv]

Amazing comments there Hasard !!! awesome !!! Hope to see u flying on the DCS Simulator and videos about it !!! There are lots in the development and the F18 being in the pipeline, looks like the Viper is the next one to get ED attention, Can u comment on the energy retention and speed on the DCS F-16c 50 in DCS pls? looks to me that there's a shortcoming there and the speed gain and energy maintenance are not the same, looks like ED needs to update performance in the future in that regard. Another issue there is A2A refueling !!! Keep up the great channel !!!

[@1over137]

@3:23 You could potentially be suggesting the missiles you are used to are higher aspect and lower smoke trail.

[@jjpunpun]

His smile at 6:48 says it all

[@Dee-Jay]

Visually speaking, it rocks. But he would "face palm" unfortunately if he would check in more detail avionics, FLCS implemtation and most of the systems. I sad to say that since the EA release, development of the module is cahotic. Teasers are really well made. I wish the same polish on the development itself.

[@sofam84]

It's really, really, really fun. I bought a gaming rig for this game in July and I've put in almost 140 hours since then. There are a ton of dynamic missions with ground and air targets which are super nice to play with a friend in multiplayer. Me being a swede, I also very much appreciate the AJS-37 Viggen

[@dennispicco4687]

Lots of respect for you Fighter pilots.~S~ Cheers H. Lee for this video.

[@MidnightmoonRR]

The F-16 is such a beauty, I have had multiple chances to see them up close and personal living near Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Sad shes being replaced by the F-35, but, the march of technology is always moving forward. F-16 will remain a favorite forever though.

[@voodoo7020]

you should definitely play DCS. I bet you'll have no trouble flying the viper.

[@heathjones7002]

How do pilots get their call signs? How did you get yours? Sorry if this question has been answered before. Thanks for all you do for our country!

[@MeMyselfI_69]

6:48 you know Hasard is loving it with the smile he cracks.

[@alexbuss3377]

Doing ripple bombs runs in DCS is so much fun.

[@TheRealCFF]

I'm surprised to hear that there is such a delay in the time it takes for a weapon to launch once the pilot gives a command to do so on the pickle switch on the stick. I would think that would be a major disadvantage in a close quarter fight where snap shots are often necessary. I hope the gun is a lot faster to respond!

[@origin8374]

Dogfights don't really happen anymore.

[@cryx4]

Saw the little smile come out ast 6:46 :)

[@slpkntmggt06]

I preordered it day-one. I don't fly it as much as I'd like to, since it's still heavily in development, but it's a blast as-is. Once JDAMs, full HARM integration with the HTS and HAD display, bullseye cursor position for the FCR AND HSD, and maybe laser mavericks as well as the AG functionality of the JHMCS is finished, I'll be flying it alot more 😎

[@poster99999999]

Good start, but didn’t realize the video was only going to be your reaction to the video. I was really hoping you would comment on the actual gameplay/mechanics/flight model.

[@andriesvanvuuren4398]

The smile on your face says it all man

[@michaelvorderkunz2936]

I feel it’s safe to say that you won’t be disappointed when you get it. Definitely a chunk of change at first but well worth it. Hope to see you out there on multiplayer sometime ;)

[@BudiHerder]

Hi hasard! If you get the pc I think it would be fun if you ask growling sidewinder (dcs you tuber) to do a video together. It would be cool to see a dcs guy vs a real viper pilot. And also I very much want to fight if you meant what you said at the end!

[@Peterax788]

I could see the craziness in you sir, seeing the Viper again

[@squidneyarmoire7161]

6:36 My Dad’s close friend Wheels begs to differ on that one Hasard. I think you can see how he got his call sign

[@Mk82snakeeye]

Was wheels a navy a4 pilot and American Airlines pilot ? I think I may have flown with him. Cool guy, liked flying with him.

[@JasonVerayo]

You'd need a decent PC setup for DCS to work smoothly without lag especially if you'd stream... CW Lemoine plays alot of DCS you can get tips from him. Hope you both collab too

[@DCS_World_Japan]

That F-35 model in the back is dope. 1/32 scale?

[@short1st65]

For the best F-16 simulation publicly accessible, you have to check out Falcon BMS. It's ugly in comparison, and I love DCS, but when it comes to the F-16, BMS has a far more advanced implementation, which they've been focusing on for the past 20 years. Strongly recommend giving it a shot, also much cheaper than DCS.

[@Dee-Jay]

Well, I wouldn't say "ugly" ... but less sexy. Each sim his strong point. DCS's main strong point is the candy eye and a hyped community which makes it more popular and more visible.

[@mannybarojas]

First, love the videos! Found this channel off TikTok! Second, a question and maybe an idea for a video. Back in 2018, I got the opportunity to up close to an F35. The pilot had to do an emergency landing at our small airfield. He mentions that his electronic went out and that you only get a few minutes to land before you lose flight control?!? is that something you can talk about being an F35 pilot?

[@WilliamBrothers]

DCS is a great sim. I think you'll like it. I think there is a lot you can show as far as realism for a lot of DCS pilots who are looking for that full experience. I hope you find a good group.

[@fredsmigins7846]

Would love to see some dcs content

[@novusdies25]

Is there a potential adversary jet you would be most wary flying against?

[@574R5CR34M]

Sir, where'd you get that amazing scale f35? is it a model? looks well done!

[@PiSkiS320]

Dear Hasard, hope you’re doing well, quick question, there’s some forums saying that the Viper when loaded with 6 Mavericks it’s at some point a bit unrealistic, saying that the 3rd missile on each rack/wing when fired, the rocket will burn the horizontal stabilizer, if this is true, why was it certified in the first place?, what’s your experience when it comes to Mavericks load outs?, thanks!

[@Wrootplonk]

Mover + Hasard Viper-BFM in DCS? I'd buy that for a dollar!

[@ISAFSoldier]

"SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!"

[@El_Dee]

I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but the JDAM and PAVEWAY bombs still use the mk. 80 series bomb body. All the guidance and tech is in the tail kit and/or nose cone.

[@jamesm7414]

If you get it you should try get on or run a server and those of use with it could have a chance to fly with you. If you want some advice go check out C. W. Lemoine’s channel, he flew the F-16 as well as the hornet and now flies DCS in vr, manages an aviation KZbin channel, writes books and flies the T-38.

[@jonathancox92]

BTW, if you own a 2016 Mac or newer, you can run windows on it with bootcamp, almost straight out of the box, for free. You just need to partition your drive, run the installations, and you’re good to go. I don’t know your system specs, or what DCS requires... but if playing on lower graphics isn’t a big deal for you, it might work!

[@technofaisal]

I’m not embarrassed to admit the first time I saw the DCS Viper trailer I had tears in my eyes

[@ethanhiggins4887]

Hoping I can get a UPT slot before my squadron switches to F35s. In the meantime, the DCS F16 is a sweet ride.

[@Husker5454]

Please React to the DCS "Awaken" cinematic its a fucking masterpeice and looks better than some movies

[@getsideways7257]

Because of the amount of scrapped aircraft per minute in it?

[@Husker5454]

@@getsideways7257 hahaha there are a considerable anount of explosions

[@getsideways7257]

@@Husker5454 To say the least :)

[@oppotato5440]

Hey Hasard, it’d be cool if you could react to Falcon BMS. Its a mod for the old falcon 4 game you played.

[@TheKenji2221]

Other than the dynamic campaign, there's no reason left to play on BMS instead of DCS for the Viper

[@oppotato5440]

@@TheKenji2221 False, BMS Viper is more complete. And the enviroment difference between DCS and BMS is wayy different. BMS is way more serious and complex vs dcs where its alot more causal.

[@TheKenji2221]

@@oppotato5440 I can agree on the environment. But that's it. BMS is complex but not in a positive way. It's buggy as hell and a pain to maintain. And I'm not talking about the servers. Hell. People make fun of DCS but it's way more stable than BMS will ever be. And before you reply. I did fly on BMS before DCS. And I participated in the Red Flag and Sinai campaigns from Falcon Online. And I got to talk to one BMS dev and some who maintained the campaign servers. So yeah. I know what I'm talk about. Also DCS isn't casual in any way. I dunno where you got that fantasy from. But it's ridiculous in 2021. Especially if you consider accessibility as casual. In which way, there would be no more reason to talk to you. But I imagine I am wrong and it wasn't what you meant

[@oppotato5440]

@@TheKenji2221 In BMS you go out with a flight plan with TOT. In DCS servers such as hoggit there is no flight plan wiith TOT so people just tend to take like 6 mavs fly in burner to objective whaever the fuck blow it up then go home. Compared to the BMS gameplay of planning for ~40 min, then taking off, following the TOT, hitting a tanker if its a long flight, coordinating with GCI, striking then egreesing on a briefed route. And DCS does sacrifice on some realism to make it more accessible. For instance the IFF system. In DCS when you IFF it checks what side your on, in BMS it checks the IFF keys that are programmed into your jet.

[@TheKenji2221]

@@oppotato5440 You have planning with TOT on DCS too... It's not because people don't use them that it's not present. The same happened on BMS as well. Hell. How many times I saw people just burning to the front with missiles just to be shot down. Especially on Hoggit where it's just a training server where you are less than likely to find pilot wannabe tryhards and more people who just want to chill, have fun and discover the sim. You have dozens of servers with a more "realistic" approach. And the IFF doesn't work like that on DCS. The problem is most planes either don't have IFF at all by design or aren't implemented yet.

[@Fuego22playsminecraf]

I would love to see what you can do in the viper

[@NPractitioner]

Can I ask, I've always known the F16 as the 'Fighting Falcon'. When did the 'Viper' nomenclature begin?

[@contemplativeidiot1]

You should check out Growling Sidewinders videos. He's a very good pilot in DCS. Maybe fly with him. He's flown with ATE who is a real french pilot before

[@ricseixas1]

Should be Nice to see you making dcs tutorials on F 16 ViPer

[@christopherbost1573]

I'll take you on sir!

[@ElevatorAl]

I have to many good (I think) questions that won't fit on tiktok and I hope you can address: 1) If you could fly (maybe for fun) another NATO fighter (non US) what would it be and why? Dassualt? Euro? SAAB? Or maybe none? 2) Is that opportunity available? If so, is it safe to assume this would require some ground training to learn flight controls, etc? Would that take hours or weeks? 3) Besides commercial air as a career transition, I assume becoming a test pilot is another choice. Is this a recruited by the mfg type of thing? 4) I've seen videos of ground crews for the F35 test program from what looks like a weapons show. Are those lockheed workers or military members as the ground crew? Thanks!!

[@tanit]

hasard: don't get too excited. The viper in DCS is not fully implemented. You will rage out when you realize you can't hook things in the HSD, or even reference cursor position to get bullseye. It's missing basic avionics like that. If you want a proper viper sim recommend you get Falcon 4 BMS. GFX not as good, but more fully modeled. I fly both for reference. I only fly the hornet and a-10c2 in DCS because they are most fully featured fixed wing jets. Will be great when the viper comes along but currently unsat for most mission sets.

[@simplyexisting1125]

What are your thoughts on using radio control aircraft with a VR setup for training?

[@NR-rg5it]

bro, you NEED to try Falcon 4.0 BMS, it's a simulator based on F4.0, I'm pretty sure you'll love it.

[@karldergrosse-333]

Graphics are so horrible looking though from what I've seen.

[@NR-rg5it]

@@karldergrosse-333 tbh the quality of graphics is negligible when you have a top notch viper simulation

[@karldergrosse-333]

@@NR-rg5it I mean I see your point. I'm not denying the BMS sim is more well-modeled. It's just harder for someone like me to play when you have massive graphics bugs and such. I will say - the DCS model feels a little bit too slow. A fully loaded flanker with the works feels the same as the F-16 sometimes in DCS lol.

[@NR-rg5it]

@@karldergrosse-333 well I do feel you in that matter, it has an impact at first but trust, put some reshade on top and you'll start to forget about graphics the more you fly

[@throatoftranquility]

what is the air force basic training like?

[@hendovfr5722]

9:05 amazing..

[@Navalaviation857]

Just find your channel, love it !

[@mskiUSMC]

I can almost see this guy having flashbacks to the incredible thrill of flying a fighter jet.

[@danf16dcc38]

Was that a pic of mustache in march?

[@Sarge2112]

So Mr Lee do you think that the F16XL would have been the ultimate F16?

[@SDsc0rch]

i wish DCS would model "over speeding" the gear

[@taip4n]

Your wish will be fulfilled in time

[@SDsc0rch]

@@taip4n ----- hopefully......

[@JETZcorp]

Some planes definitely do. I know I've screwed up the gear in the low-fidelity F-15.

[@SDsc0rch]

@@JETZcorp - that's true

[@chrisastro300]

Hell yeah! 79th TIGERS!

[@HasardLee]

AFF!

[@fubaralakbar6800]

Ladies and gentlemen, that is a near 50-year-old design you are looking at. The F-16, like the B-52, has truly aged like a fine wine.

[@ual002]

I would highly recommend you invest in a decent PC for simming. VR is great but there are still a lot of tactile restrictions in a lot of sims when transitioning from hotas to button mashing. DCS, The new Microsoft Flight Simulator and IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad are great titles that span near-modern military, VFR, IFR GA and commercial flight and then of course your classic World War 2 with a little bit of WWI content. If you ever get a fix for cockpit procedure or a refresher on old airframes you can climb in and refamiliarize instantly without the need for hours of pre and post brief. Beyond that, the simming community has great groups and online squadrons for many of the the current titles that take things pretty serious. It's a great way to learn new airframes and expose yourself to knowledge bases you might not usually get. You could be in a group with a rotary wing pilot from Brazil, or a Taiwanese fighter pilot. It really is a great way to connect and learn. In your case you would be a great knowledge base for others. I hope to see you in the virtual world some day. P.S. If you haven't checked out a title called "VTOL VR", please do. That is probably the once exception to my comment above about VR.

[@bulldog282]

@Hasard Lee Boy, did you open a can of worms!

[@Gamerboy-gy1rl]

*I THOUGHT YOU WERE DR DISRESPECT IN THA THUMBNAIL*

[@kevosims2012]

It would be great to hear update about your learning curve on a PC. I would guess you'd learn the format super fast, but it will be interesting to hear your thoughts.

[@aandc2005]

Interesting in selling that diecast F-35 you have behind you with a autograph on it?

[@NegdoshaManido]

I recommend the RealSimulator FSSB F-16 stick. Yeah, it's more expensive but especially for someone who has lots of time in the real aircraft, I know the floppy gamer-style feel of any other stick will be a letdown for you. The Thrustmaster is actually a good stick, but the FSSB uses force sensors to give you the same kind of stick forces and movement (such as it is in a Viper) for a much more realistic feel. I also am an IRL pilot, though not a fighter pilot, and I'm always in search of flight sim controls that come as close as possible to the real thing so as to add to the immersion. They really do make a gigantic difference. At least for me. Check out realsimulator.com for their stuff. The stick grip is pretty pricey, so if you want to save some money, you can buy the Thrustmaster Viper grip and put it on the realsimulator FSSB base, as it is made to work with the TM stick grip. In fact, that is my Viper stick setup. There is some cool Viper-specific flight sim hardware out there, like ICP's and I know of at least one company working on a nice looking Viper throttle. That would be WinWing. Still in development though, as far as I know. Good luck, and have fun!

[@micro3939]

When it comes to the F-16 there is for sure another good option which is called Falcon BMS (www.benchmarksims.org) which is based on Falcon 4.0. The development of the "Beast" in BMS is way beyond DCS. Check it out!

[@geoluc2357]

Great video as always! Thanks, fly safe!

[@bjarnemachiels3897]

Can't wait to get my PC and HOTAS setup. I need a squad for DCS though haha

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

The F-16 is the sexiest aircraft known to man... there may be better planes, faster planes, tougher planes, and bigger planes but NONE of them are as sexy as the F-16. Maaaybe the Su-27 comes close.. There are other jets that have a place in my heart for other reasons but with the canopy support behind the pilot instead of infront, the big intake below the cockpit, that big tail cutting through the air... dayum.

[@ericperusat3425]

Hi! What do you think about the DCS F16 flight model as a former f16 pilot? I read somewhere that is not realistic... thanks a lot

[@firemedicjm911]

It does have GBUs and JDAMS are coming soon

[@VinEvgeni]

dam . at 9:53 you see low pass. and its look so fast at 544 knots. for some reason when i play DCS even at 600 knots its look so slow ,like im at low speed.actualy sometimes i cant see any big difference between 200 and 600 knots when im low passing. what is the reason for that ?

[@whitenoise509]

Does the term "math in public" refer to non-classified specifications?

[@tomc6086]

Public means non classified, math means you can apply math and “extrapolate” information which is then also public ( math and public )

[@whitenoise509]

Ah that makes sense. Thank you for the clarification!

[@Superstarent]

Bms4.35 driver enter the chat room

[@k.t.1641]

Welp....definitely gonna have to sub now to watch you do some DCS. Hopefully itll be soon!

[@IBTypeR]

I had No Idea Dr Disrespect was in the air force

[@richardmalone4721]

Did you hear him say “Aircraft”? Lol, I still hear Nails on a Chalkboard hearing a Pilot say “Plane!” Bottom line: “Aim High”! An Airman always uses KORRECT LINGO, leaving that Air-“PLAIN” for the other Branches! USAF 431, ‘86-‘94 112th TFG PA ANG PGH. Salutations Sir, (Repair & Reclamation)! Thank you for your Service!

[@richardmalone4721]

I took a ride in the A-7K from PGH to Indian Town Gap and was stunned at the feeling of the straffe and how quickly IT WAS GONE! 100% Oxygen all the way back knowing I was on point for cleanup, lol, OPENING that zipper on my right leg just in case, so grateful I made it back without drama SO GRATEFUL the Major put us in the cloud over as that Sun was piercing that canopy big time, (did a Hail Mary and Kissed the tarmac after climbing down, absolutely lying my ass off saying I was just looking for FOD once a fellow Lineman saw me on all fours). Top Gun my ass! Just under 7G, (I think) and I was ready for Admin Duty. I was around Hero’s that day. Only two Aircraft went, both Majors maybe 5’6-5’7 and built like a BSH! It was a thrilling experience as Top Gun only fueled my desire to Fly, but I was absolutely proud to support these Pilots with every Spoiler Door Rigging and every Safety Wire Spun, (such an Artform). Once the A-7’s left and the 112th merged in to the 171st, the 135’s just bored me, lol. Regardless, Pilots deserve the respect from every Freedom Loving American.

[@doublexf91]

Hey Hasard, have you ever been a part of an elephant walk?

[@drh8480]

Hey Hasard I’m wondering why it is that they were able to upgrade the F-16 yet they say the F-22 can’t be upgraded. Is this true?

[@chrisbishop6928]

Oh man that teaser at the end! I DO! I'd be honored to get shot down by a real pilot! Have you setup a rig yet?

[@mindfulmunchkin1215]

Make sure you try the HP reverb G2 as your VR headset, it's the best out there!