High Aspect ACM | Air Combat Maneuvering | DCS | Part 3

We've gone over some of the fundamentals of Air Combat Maneuvering in this series. Now it's time to get into the sim and practice it hands on. In this video we'll go over some tips for getting better at ACM and introduce you to a free, downloadable mission that will let you build experience.
Dynamic ACM Training Mission Download: www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...
ACM Playlist: • Air Combat Maneuvering...
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[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Great video as always Solly. ~Tyro

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

Thanks for all the help testing out the mission.

[@mikepatrick3261]

I really enjoy these training videos and you do a great job. Couple questions maybe you could address in upcoming videos: 1. What to do when you lose sight of the bogey/bandit and/or wingman. This seems to be a common problem in DCS due to different graphics quality, experience, etc. and we should have a game plan for when, not if, that happens. 2. What if you are the single against two bandits? 3. 2v2 engagements. Thank you so much for doing these videos.

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

Those are great questions. The next video should help out with answering them. Its specifically about multiple bandits and spotting them as they come in.

[@inf3243]

Tried this out last night with a friend and we were amazed how effective it is. Were consistently managing to splash the bandit seconds after the merge. Excellent vid, thanks!

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

I'm really glad to hear this was helpful. My hope is it was a lot of fun too.

[@inf3243]

@@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom very, thanks!

[@KLOCek14]

almost 6k i belive in you!!!

[@theegg-viator4707]

Good vid Mike 😉

[@madaxe606]

I like the not-so-subtle dig on Vietnam-era USAF tactics at 2:24. :)

[@BogeyDope]

So informative as always! I'm excited to try the mission out! Thank you Mike!

[@yappydawg8985]

Wow! I can' t wait to try out this training mission. Thank you !

[@hez0r]

More excellent content, thank you Mike!

[@ilejovcevski79]

The best BFM-ACM channel is back with content!

[@christodd6357]

Checkout growling sidewinder on utube

[@JG27Korny]

Good explanation!

[@stevenarandall]

Always great information! That was one hell of a close mid air there at the end of the video lol

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

Yeah that was a little crazy. It didn't look that close from inside the cockpit.

[@Alain_Escher]

Hi Mike, -do you have any advice: I'm trying to make your mission work with two F/A-18Cs as the fighters, but it is not working in single player mode, nor in multiplayer mode on a dedicated server. Any ideas? (Most of my virtual squadron players don't have the F5E..)- EDIT/UPDATE: I fixed the problem by "reloading" the lua file and moose.lua in the mission editor. This is really great, will help my squadron immensly!

[@maazrizwan5966]

Hello! is there any book or books you recommend for learning to fly an airplane and also air combat skills and concepts. Interested in both jets and props. Thanks

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

Robert Shaw's Fighter Combat is going to be the definitive air combat skills book. For basic flying skills I recommend the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge which is free on the FAA's website: www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak

[@maazrizwan5966]

@@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom thanks so much for your reply. Really appreciate it. Would definitely check out your recommendations!

[@ColonelAkirNakesh]

Hey Mike, do you have a Patreon?

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

Not at the moment.

[@duke8022]

your videos are always first class! If you are able can you please Share with me the name of the book or manual that you read little tit bits from?

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

This series and the BFM series are all from the following USAF publication: static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/aetc/publication/aetcttp11-1/aetcttp11-1.pdf

[@duke8022]

@@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom Thank you very much ! I am now learning the F-16CM on DCS and it is very easy to find all types of Navy CNATRA's A thru Z. I have had a little harder finding the dash 1's of the Air force. the real issue I have is finding some one that wants to do these exercises with me. fortunately I have been able to figure out how to make some of them in the mission editor. thank you, cant wait untill the next one Comes out!

[@lgpa1979]

1st viewer!