Train Like a Fighter Pilot | Blackbird Simulations - T-6A ADV Texan II | Beale AFB | MSFS

[@WildBlueYonder]

This was an entertaining video! But for any future UPT students... we set up instruments, start the airplane and fly the T-6 completely differently than this. Don't use this as a practical guide or training

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Absolutely! Hopefully, it goes without saying but, (as stated in the video description) all of my content is for entertainment / simming purposes only. I’m glad you enjoyed the video otherwise. Many thanks for watching and all the best : ) P.S. I would love to have recreated things a little bit more accurately but, I can only dedicate a certain amount of time / learning to each addon.

[@Alienxcow]

@@fear2218 Lots and lots of folks think sim procedures are real procedures, and some of them are 15 year olds that will eventually show up to UPT. I was one of them, way back, and I didn't have any real trouble at UPT. While I am sure your rays of sunshine are appreciated, perhaps leave the judgements on who is fit for UPT to the USAF, eh?

[@Anonymous-gl6ot]

You can cover flight sim content too man. Would love to hear your input!

[@bazzmcfury9550]

Thanks for that insightful information, I'll also stop watching Han solo flying the millennium falcon. I really fancy a shot at being astronaut some day, I'd hate to pick up bad habits

[@tripodcatz5532]

@@fear2218 No, you will not. I've already petitioned to have your KZbin account suspended pending further review. Don't be surprised if you are unable to login in the very near future. Acceptable KZbin Commentary Policy is explicitly detailed in this video, FYI: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pV68c3eKpr2SkLc

[@BlueSky_fur]

Blackbird simulations in my opinion is the king of small aircraft. I keep coming back to the MV310R Such a beautiful product!

[@kymkym6875]

Thankyou for explaining how this aircraft works

[@DreadZeppelin7]

Very nice! Your confidence in flying the T-6A is impressive - especially in that you left the canopy jettison lock pin installed - no way out! 😉

[@Its_Spaceman_]

If your talking about the pin in the handle next to to pilot then it was put there intentionally. Just a holding position for the ejection seat RBF pin. T-6 Texan II's don't have a jettisoning canopy, the yellow RBF tag was the canopy charge that shatters the canopy before ejection.

[@Its_Spaceman_]

You're 🤦‍♂️

[@Harry_Ng]

@@Its_Spaceman_ what???

[@jaynick4788]

It's a CFIS pin. Stays there unless need to fracture the canopy

[@fpvid9344]

I actually fly the T-6B currently in naval flight school. That pin in the black canopy handle IS NOT the canopy fracturing pin. It is the ejection seat pin that has been removed from the seat and stowed in the handle (this is the correct spot for it in flight to prevent a FOD hazard). Also we fly with the CFS pin INSTALLED to prevent inadvertently activating it in flight. So even if it was CFS pin, it would still be correctly installed. The actual CFS handle is on the lower left side panel.

[@dillank3240]

I'm looking forward to this once it appears in the marketplace. Thank you for the excellent review. Your videos really help me get a start in new aircraft. They are much appreciated!

[@valrond]

Agreed. I bought a lot of out of the marketplace planes early mainly because they weren't on the marketplace and we never knew if they would come. But installing the updates si so cumbersone (when you have a few it is) that I prefer to download the updates from simplaza (I know, but it has saved me time on this and money on planes that were not worth it). Also, I try to get them on my Xbox as they work on the console (I bought some on marketplace that don't work on console like the CRJ pack) AND I can use rewards to get them for "free" or cheaper.

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT flight and review Captain. I checked Google Maps and I live, as the crow flies, 4.9 miles from Beale AFB so it was fun to fly over the Sutter Buttes. They say the Buttes are the smallest mountain range in the world. Thanks again and fair skies! !! !!!

[@SwedeSpeeder]

I live 26.5 miles from Beale, as the crow flies. Greetings from Antelope, neighbor. :P

[@Sebastopolmark]

@@SwedeSpeeder Howdy from Lincoln. Yeah the Sim really brings us and the world togegther.

[@woody4389]

Flew the T-6 a few years back. Flying this again in MSFS brought back many fun memories with the T-6. This was a fun bird to fly, and I would love to fly this again in real life if given a chance.

[@kymkym6875]

Love this video very interesting watching from australia keep up the great videos

[@Skinny-me]

As Always, your review of this Aircraft is also superb. You really explain clearly and with relevant detail on the subjects. I am So hoping for a Honeywell (Garret) equipped twin and or single that feels and operates as good and representative of the real thing as the PT6! Anyways, appreciate a lot what you do in these reviews. Hat off for you!

[@DenB_73]

Great vid again. Really enjoy the T6.2 Amazing what you can do with a little extra power.

[@RonRonsen]

As always a really good review you made for us. Thank you for all the good vids!

[@leedove7255]

I love how you made your wingman fly close to those cliffs :-)

[@cadefoster9279]

Sure beats the Piper Tomahawk that was my 1st trainer. So fortunate to have this as their 1st trainer.

[@Viper31300]

Our first trainer is actually the Diamond DA-20C. We go to Pueblo, CO for 2 months for our initial flight training. After that we come back to one of our UPT base locations and begin learning to fly the T-6. Both are awesome aircraft to fly.

[@BruceLeeRoy26]

Going through Air Force UCT right now, we are heading to the T-6 phase, this is a great video.

[@JOEM747]

Old syllabus guy here! Have fun, do your best, don’t be a nerd and socialize with your buddies. It’s not a competition and always keep your options and mind open.

[@Viper31300]

study with your buds as often as you can. Don't try to go through UPT isolated. That will kill your training.

[@BruceLeeRoy26]

Thanks gentlemen, we have an awesome class who is supportive and readily available to study together before all tests and simulations, I’ll definitely keep y’all’s advices in mind.

[@tripodcatz5532]

I'm going to assume you washed out of pilot training if you used this crap software to learn by. And, yes, I would like fries with that (at least you won't have to PCS working at the drive-thru).

[@BruceLeeRoy26]

@@tripodcatz5532 well one I was an engineer before this so no flight experience; two, not really using this to pilot an aircraft, so get your facts straight before you say something stupid lol I’m going to assume you bought this software and washed out of UCT so now you’re salty for others using it 😂😂 go print out my orders, personnel or whatever mediocre desk job you have. Weak people, always behind a computer screen or a phone throwing shade.

[@Devil-mn3dc]

I like the long pause on the U-2 on taxi

[@Viper31300]

What's awesome about this video is that it's 33 minutes and 33 seconds long. My T-6 Squadron in UPT was the 33rd FTS out of Vance. TO THE DRAGONS!!!!!!

[@EthanolEnthusiast]

Saw one at the Mach Loop.. You know what to do

[@imellor711]

Blackbirds T-6 looks good, I picked up the airshow add-on in the current MSFS2020 in market place sale with the Wasp helicopter and a tonf of other stuff. I'll pick the T 6 up, once it is available on the in market place 👍

[@dekuleader5372]

Yo good timing. Heatblur and indiafoxtecho just announced they're doing the F-16 now, so this works perfectly "training" for the new project.

[@archie3k433]

Fighter jets are so easy to fly in this sim that you could use your feet.

[@eminem386]

​​@@archie3k433Not like they are any more difficult to fly in DCS if u ignore their weapons systems and only do point a to b like in MSFS. If we directly compare Heatblurs MSFS and DCS F14

[@rogerrees9845]

Another interesting presentation... Thoroughly enjoyed the informative and dramatic aspects... Thank you so much... Roger....Pembrokeshire..

[@murphinator5586]

My dream was always to fly for the Air Force! Unfortunately, I knew couldn't get the congressional nomination for the Air Force Academy so I didn't attempt it. I had taken the ASVAB and got a 92 but without the Academy, everyone told me it was pretty much a zero percent shot at making it to a flight spot. I'm 20 years old and an instrument flight instructor but I have fueled so many T-6As from back when I was a line guy. I always had so many questions for the pilots! I was always jealous of them but now I'll get to see what it's like in the sim.

[@ItsMeMikey998]

Just wait until the E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound come out. You’ll love these aircraft.

[@127Python]

I was hoping to see a texan Video from you. Good Job !

[@bazzmcfury9550]

Nice vid buddy well done.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Many thanks, Bazz - I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Much appreciated and all the best : )

[@cheshirepiper9254]

Great stuff, much thanks 🙏

[@bluelights85]

Would be interested in your air show assistant wingman settings. Mine seem very jerky but yours was smooth and realistic.

[@oisiaa]

I can't wait for it to come to the sim marketplace (end of August).

[@mikecoffee100]

Good Luck for the Olympics

[@EthanolEnthusiast]

I will be testing a Your Controls profile for this soon, so you can fly in the same aircraft with someone else.

[@kymkym6875]

Love the airforce planes

[@awesomerikd168]

Ah yes, a power on OCF, my favorite maneuver to do in this airplane…😂

[@junheepark785]

Great video! I have one question, do you just refer only analogue gauge when doing formation, or are there other ways to aid formation?

[@XCimenaticGaming]

if you only DCS had this

[@ImpendingJoker]

Actually they are working on a PC-9/A right now which is the aircraft the T-6 Texan II is based on.

[@hummerz]

sweet

[@STERNWAERTS]

15:30 why is that plane's canopy so huge? does anyone know?

[@Viper31300]

That's the size of the Canopy IRL. It's quite roomy on the inside. It's a civilian prop body that the military fit two martin baker ejection seats into.

[@bizzy423]

Just need the T7 and the 38 could start our own upt!

[@KyleCowden]

Makes me want to dust off my Dash 1 and try all of the modules against it. Guess I need to get to building that new PC. The Iris T-6A was my second favorite platform in FSX, tied with the DoDo 206 and sandwiched between Cantaneo's T-45 as a very close 3rd and the VRS Super Bug as 1st. An actual micro-sim qualified sim in MSFS is exciting. From both the Dash 1 and those aviators I've spoken with while vacationing at NAS Pensacola verify that left roll tendency. Added in Edit: Layman wannabe here so take this FWIW, The bold face in the Dash 1 says no OCF below 10,000 AGL. In fact, I think there's something in there that if you depart below 10K, give the plane up and get out. I always thought that would be dependent on how severe that departure is and at what corner of the envelope. But it's been years since I was working my way through the curriculum so I may be wrong on that.

[@Viper31300]

There isn't any specific altitude limit for OCF boldface for the T-6. Only what to do with the controls in order to recover. I believe the minimum altitude for OCF to look for is 7,000 AGL. The T-6 is very easy to control, and all it takes to regain controlled flight is literally taking your feet off the rudder pedals and hands off the stick for a few seconds. For minimum altitude before ejecting, I believe its either 2,000 or 3,000 feet AGL.

[@aviationman212]

@@Viper31300 Minimum controlled ejection altitude is 2,000 AGL, minimum uncontrolled altitude is 6,000 AGL.

[@fergie41]

please can you advise what atc recording you are using in this vid - sounded like a military recording ?

[@louiscalvet5275]

Hello, is it possible to "pop-out" some of the instrument? I have the Iris pc-21 and I was disapointed that I wasn't able to pop-out the 3 big mfcd on my 2nd display.

[@davidford3361]

So which T6 is better: IRIS T6 or Blackbird T6? Thinking about taking advantage of these deals on the Marketplace.

[@christhenademan13]

Blackbird's T-6 is way better. Having flown both of them for many hours, the IRIS is beginner/entry level, whereas the Blackbird is study level and very detailed!

[@yukongoldy]

I gave up on the T6 for now. Still get smoke during cold and dark, can't get my pitch trim to work with the tablet keybindings. Pitch trim stays at around 67% nose up, so impossible to fly. Blackbird makes great planes, but this one is a dud for me.

[@goblin2bis707]

For the smoke, i had this, but on Blackbird website and discord, they said it is cause by the interaction with two planes in MSFS : the freeware Fokker DR1triplane, and the SWS SF260 plane addon. I have the Fokker DR1, i removed it, no more smoke. The pitch trim is very sensitive.

[@BJM62]

Include the Shrike Simulations F-86 Sabre as another aircraft that causes the smoke always is on the T-6A. Unacceptable that's what it is.

[@anonharingenamn]

I found the trim so extremely sensitive. Is there any easy way to remedy this? Seems to be an issue with various aircraft.

[@127Python]

You can chance the sensitivety in the tablet

[@anonharingenamn]

@@127Python Thank you. RTFM, basically. Shame on me!

[@Viper31300]

Honestly, it reflects the T-6's trim IRL pretty well. The thing is a beast and it's trim is quite sensitive.

[@anonharingenamn]

@@Viper31300 interesting. Perhaps it doesn’t translate well to a simulator where you don’t have any feedback through the stick?

[@scottsvt9104]

I’ve only got one thing to say. As a T-6 mechanic I’ve never seen the age cart hook up on the wing before. Maybe it’s a generic hook up point for the game. Other than that the plane looks great in this game!

[@Viper31300]

Fairly certain I remember it being under the fuselage.

[@dkgolfnut]

Nice video and very informative. I am curious which checklist you are using for this plane. Can you provide a link to it?

[@techstepman]

i want it but im disappointed that theres no pilot in the cockpit view. Or is there? with a plane of that fidelity i would expect to be able to she the pilots body in the cockpit ... helps with immersion.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi TSP, So far as I am aware, a pilot avatar will only be displayed in the non-user cockpit (when appropriately selected from the tablet). I.e. I don’t think the player is able to see his own avatar (which I agree, is a very immersive option to have). I hope that clarifies things a little. All the best!

[@techstepman]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations indiafoxtecho has spoiled me with the f35 pilot options.

[@MrShortFinal]

Would be nice if it had a Tacan and working Tacan beacons in MSFS as well…

[@127Python]

It dosen't irl so i think we will not see this

[@JOEM747]

It doesn’t have TACAN IRL. If you understand other precision approaches it’s easy to pick up. It’s a basic trainer.

[@Viper31300]

It doesn't use TACAN. The T-6 has ILS, RNAV, and VOR.

[@calinutza33]

Nice , what is the most realistic jet fighter airplane in MSFS 2020 , what is your favourite. ? Thank you. !

[@docogg50]

Where did you find someone to fly with? I'd love to do multiplayer in this airplane!

[@127Python]

How to get that Radio Chatter on the ground?

[@imellor711]

It's useually provided by Stick & Rudders FS- ATC - chatter, which is a great little util 👍

[@EthanolEnthusiast]

9:30 I spy a U-2

[@jameslanning8405]

Would the 'response,' to stick and rudder inputs be the difference between mechanical controls, versus 'fly by wire'? I was pretty sure the T-6 was still the traditional mechanical control design, and not the more modern 'FBW,' design. As you said, an adjustment in the control sensitivity settings, may give you a better feel in handling. On the canopy handle there was the 'pin,' with a ribbon that was the standard 'Remove before flight,' red ribbon. The pin should be removed for flight. I'm sure in the real aircraft, the pin would be a hazard, in the event the canopy had to be opened for pilot jettison, in an emergency. Parachutes are probably standard issue to the pilots.

[@Alienxcow]

That pin you see in the canopy handle is from the ejection handle on the seat. It is supposed to be on the canopy handle in flight. T-6s cannot jettison the canopy. Good try though

[@jameslanning8405]

@@Alienxcow Okay... I got that. But the ribbon is misleading then, "Remove Before Flight," being printed on the ribbon. Why would the T-6 have an ejection seat, but not a jettisoned canopy? This seems a little confusing to myself. You'd have to have a way to open the canopy, before ejecting from the plane. There must be some sort of way, to dislodge the hinged side of the canopy, so that it can be removed, before being shot out of the plane!. Or, is the pilot and back esat just shot through the plexiglass? Or whatever materials the canopy is made from...

[@zOMGREI]

@@jameslanning8405 There's a detonation system inside the canopy that fractures and blows out the glass. It's activated by that handle behind the throttle. When you eject, you pull that handle first to destroy the glass and then pull the ejection seat handle. It's not a single handle deal like fighter jets

[@jameslanning8405]

@@zOMGREI Okay, I get that... I was just wondering why the safety pin, with the red ribbon was in the handle during flight...

[@BlackberryTheMCPro]

"remove before flight" is referencing removing it from the seat. It's standard to put it in the handle until landing and reinstalling it in the seat

[@motazalowein5251]

How can you move the camera like this ? Via mouse or what?

[@larrysouthern5098]

Great video... 🐦

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Many thanks, Larry - I’m really glad you enjoyed it! All the best : )

[@McFlySim]

is there any effect on your mic? it sounds like a walkie talki or anything. Nice Video !

[@EthanolEnthusiast]

4K WHEEEEEEN

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha. Should be in about 1hr, hopefully ; ) If you do happen to watch the new vid, please do let me know your thoughts. I’m still experimenting with 4K so, I’d be interested to hear whether or not the results are satisfactory (I don’t have a 4K monitor myself so, testing hasn’t been easy). Cheers!

[@EthanolEnthusiast]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations My perseverance has triumphed! I will take a look now.

[@insulina12]

Hey! How are you doing? I have a question, do you use nvidia freestyle (color filters)? If do you use it can you leave your settings? I love how you game looks! (Sorry for bad english)

[@GOLDWING5960]

Anyone know how to get the formation aircraft ? Is it an add on ?

[@TazziedoesWT]

Hey Mate, so recently been looking in the market for some new stuff to buy. Because theres been updates, overhauls etc, What do you think of the SWS PC-12 now? Furthermore, do you think the Carenado Seneca is any good? Thanks!

[@alihammad6318]

Anyone fly the X-Plane FlightAdvantage T6 and can compare the flight model accuracy and systems modelling? Aiming to use this for RCAF Phase 2 BFT famil before I go on course.

[@veeze3715]

I bought this model on day one, and quickly discovered it has issues. The worst thing is the self pitch-up it does over the runway numbers, the next thing is that it is a bit too twitchy even in level flight. I'm not sure Blackbird/Milviz is eager to fix it.

[@kosmos224]

The twitchy and horrible ground handling thing is something that affects a lot of addons, I imagine it's something in the flight physics of the simulator. I don't mean to start this discussion for the hundredth time, but objectively speaking X-Plane has better handling and flight characteristics than MSFS. I have both and I enjoy flying X-Plane much more.

[@jamesmarshall1019]

Hi there bought the red arrow T1 Hawk product today and have had one major issue. I have searched online for countless hours now and I am totally stuck. All reviews online including KZbin I have watched and this issue works perfectly for everyone else. I have deleted and redownloaded the product hoping that would make a difference but it hasn't. The issue is when I input the correct input for the ailerons for the aircraft to either bank right or left my aileron deflection is very small and the aircraft banks very slowly to one side even thou I'm putting max input on my analogue stick, I've tried everything and it makes no sense. It's nothing to do with my controller or MFS2020 100% something with the aircraft, I don't understand why it's just happening to me as there's no reviews of this particular problem. Very much appreciate any help with this PLEASE.

[@andyreynolds6194]

I have the same, or at least a variation where I have minimal deflection for the first 75% of movement and then ridiculously large deflection for the last 25%. Makes it almost impossible to fly smoothly. I’ve found the only way to slightly remedy it is in the joystick calibration itself and at least make it reliably over sensitive.

[@jamesmarshall1019]

@@andyreynolds6194 thanks for your reply. I’ve tried higher sensitivity methods and nothing works the aircraft just rolls very slowly but every other review on YT they can roll the aircraft very very quickly. What is the issue? It’s ruining the aircraft!

[@andyreynolds6194]

@@jamesmarshall1019silly question- you have taken the control lock off (red bar just by the control stick in the front cockpit)?

[@jamesmarshall1019]

@@andyreynolds6194 yes… the one that’s connected to the rudder? I’ve clicked everything round the cockpit 🫣🤣

[@jamesmarshall1019]

Yes that’s for the “rudder bar lock” I have tried to click every button/knob there is. it’s nothing to do with my controller it’s the aileron deflection itself… when I go to roll the hawk my ailerons only move half of what they should even tho I have the joystick max to the (right or left).

[@MrMrDutchmen]

Does this plane work in msfs 2024?

[@Terrain521]

Awesome! Anyone know the price?

[@goblin2bis707]

Blackbird simulations web site, 45 dollars

[@matthewchido8450]

Around $50usd iirc

[@shaunhanley9121]

Apologies this comment has nothing to do with the videos but I am looking for help with MSFS. I CANNOT get the game to download on the installer. I've tried multiple times over the last 3 months and it will not go above 23(ISH)%, even when left on for nearly 24 hours solid. It appears to be downloading stuff but then the % just does not change. If anyone has any ideas/solutions, I would be most appreciative.

[@tripodcatz5532]

Well, crap. I was just about to buy this, but the gauge stutter and delayed control response issues you point out is scaring me away. Question: Are you flying in a multiplayer session to be in formation with another T-6 in this video?

[@gamertardguardian1299]

He has to be in multiplayer yea you cant make AI do that unless hes also a programmer

[@tripodcatz5532]

@@gamertardguardian1299 Actually, he's using an add-on utility called, "Airshow Assistant" to get an AI wingman.

[@joeds3775]

Man up. FFS

[@gamertardguardian1299]

Always thought it was weird the Airforces T-6’s were navy blue, but the Navy’s T-6’s were orange

[@Viper31300]

It's kind of funny now that you mention it. The Navy's are orange because they fly over the water a lot more. Don't want a blue plane going down into dark blue water.

[@justynsadlowski7568]

I live in that area and no one calls it the city of yuba it is yuba city/ city of yuba city

[@justynsadlowski7568]

@@ImpendingJoker it is not Yuma it is Yuba look at the town north of Sacramento

[@gunterschneider8944]

As soon as an Autopilot becomes available I will by the aircraft.

[@ben433]

Do we know if one is planned?

[@gunterschneider8944]

I don’t, but if enough users ask for it…

[@ImpendingJoker]

Seeing as how it is a fighter trainer and they focus on formation flying you wouldn't be using an autopilot anyway, you'd always be hands on so that lack of an autopilot shouldn't be that big of an issue, unless you just don't have the attention span required for flying real airplanes(which most GA aircraft don't have one at all)

[@gunterschneider8944]

@@ImpendingJoker True. But for many users is helpful to be able to leave the aircraft for a while to do something else.

[@toribarron5700]

@@ImpendingJokerthe sim lacks great turboprops, so the flight envelope could use a plane like this that could do IFR with AP. It would fill a void. Once you are following the magenta line for an hour or more it is nice to go hands free. I agree that is not the intended use for this plane IRL.

[@captainairbus3215]

You entered spin because you pressed on the rudder during stall. This is how actually start a spin.

[@Stewart-cu8pb]

IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS IL BE DONE DOWNLOADING MSFS AGAIN LOL IM GOING TO PURCHASE THIS MOD IT LOOKS FUN I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND WHY IT TAKES SO LONG IM 72HRS IN ONLY 42G DOWNLOADED IVE DONE THIS ONCE ALREADY THATS THE ONLY THING THAT SUKS ABOUT MSFS

[@WhiteHawk77]

That and your keyboard being broken too.