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Reed replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.
August 2 at 10:53 pm
Do I keep pilot and jtac checked? Do I check DCS open beta and alpha checked? Reed -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Pictures of unusual vintage choppers.
August 2 at 10:14 pm
Surprisingly, there are still a number of them still flying. I had a look on youtube and found different videos like this one: -
Guitrz replied to the topic Pictures of unusual vintage choppers.
August 2 at 4:04 pm
The Djinn is really interesting. Wonder how it's like to fly that. -
BaDCrC created new topic Pictures of unusual vintage choppers.
August 2 at 1:41 pm
A few pictures of some aircraft kept in an aerospace museum in south west of France. All those choppers are 50 to 60 years old. -
Gizzy replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.
August 1 at 5:47 pm
Open UR and make note of your current Dashboard settings... a screenshot grab will do the trick - else use a pencil. Make sure TS and UR are closed. Download... -
Reed replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.
August 1 at 4:44 pm
How do we update the Unviers Radio. Do we need to go through this process each time? -
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Gizzy replied to the topic Interview with Wags re DCS... some interesting points...
July 27 at 8:30 pm
Yes Caucasus 2 will, hopefully, be good... I still prefer Caucasus as it is to Normandy.... Collidable stuff and details aside... I prefer the terrain diversity.... but... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.
July 27 at 7:58 pm
Indeed. Where did you find this? Very good. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Interview with Wags re DCS... some interesting points...
July 27 at 7:54 pm
Thanks for the link summary Gizzy. Very interesting indeed. I am so excited about Caucasus 2 and hind right now. By the time we get the apache, I wish BSD to have grown enough... -
Gizzy created new topic Generic MIZ Template.
July 27 at 1:06 pm
BSD Basic Template. Based at SOCHI-ADLER Move the aircraft,... -
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Reed replied to the topic Interview with Wags re DCS... some interesting points...
July 25 at 6:40 pm
Being a rotor head I'd love to see a AH-64, Loach, or BlackHawk at some point. The BO-105, OH-58, and Ch-53 mentioned in other threads will be awesome too. If at least... -
Gizzy created new topic Interview with Wags re DCS... some interesting points...
July 25 at 6:27 pm
Wags Interview.... 17th July 17 - a bit long but a few points of interest....@Genbrien: Syran over at Mudspike shared the following bullet points, based on his... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Congratulations to Trainee Molevitch for achieving RL2!.
July 25 at 12:23 pm
And my beloved wife and son for all their support.... (wipes away a tear) And yes, I will build a mission. I have just spent the last 3 months building a... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Congratulations to Trainee Molevitch for achieving RL2!.
July 25 at 12:20 pm
(Smiles)Thank you! I'd like to thank Gizzy for the training, and BaD for giving us BSD, giving us a reason to train! -
Reed replied to the topic Congratulations to Trainee Molevitch for achieving RL2!.
July 25 at 2:23 am
Awesome, Strong work. Reed -
BaDCrC created new topic Congratulations to Trainee Molevitch for achieving RL2!.
July 25 at 12:38 am
Following thorough evaluation by his instructor Gizzy, Trainee Molevitch has been granted the Readiness Level 2. He is hence authorized to fly on all future RL2... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic TMWH UH1H PROFILE .
July 24 at 8:01 pm
Excellent. Got it working. I like it. Swapped a few things and it feels good. -
Gizzy created new topic TMWH UH1H PROFILE .
July 24 at 6:28 pm
Reed asked for this the other night, I'll fire it in here as it may interest others... It is a set up with a Gunship slant and is a handy place to start to develop it into... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic De-Brief Training 23JUL17.
July 24 at 5:35 pm
I had a great time. I learned a lot, hopefully I retained some good info. I like the classroom portion, short and sweet. Land nav is hard, but using the points in the future... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic De-Brief Training 23JUL17.
July 24 at 1:37 pm
Bad, That sounds like a great Idea, maybe can also do it at night or with low visibility. Get some IFR and ILS approaches in. Reed -
BaDCrC replied to the topic De-Brief Training 23JUL17.
July 24 at 4:10 am
Pilot's profiles have been updated according to the evaluation forms submitted Gizzy. Thanks. I really like the few slides you are doing before the flight. It was kept... -
Gizzy created new topic De-Brief Training 23JUL17.
July 23 at 11:42 pm
Aim: To ensure a practical... -
BaDCrC said thank you to Gizzy Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 23 at 11:36 pm
1800 zulu 1800 UTC 1900 BST 1300 EST 1400... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 23 at 11:33 pm
Gizzy, can we have your training slides uploaded on the BSD library so everybody can have a look at them? I am thinking of the ones tonight and the ones for the gun runs.... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 23 at 11:13 pm
You cannot move the F10 map, that's fixed to the DCS GUI main screen. By Maps I was referring to briefing maps, pdf, google maps, A10c map exports - there's a few on the web... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 23 at 10:54 pm
Great day Gizzy, really it was. How can I move the map to a second monitor? Reed -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 23 at 9:34 am
The issue with DCS using multi-monitors is that the F10 map can be distorted is used to cover several screens. You can force the main gui to one screen and 'export' others... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 23 at 9:29 am
https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89282&highlight=multimonitor -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 23 at 3:08 am
Videos watched, Dl'd the program. I only have one monitor (dell 34" 3440x1440). I have have a second monitor I can set up if need be, not sure if DCS allows for... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 22 at 11:08 pm
1800 zulu 1800 UTC 1900 BST 1300 EST 1400... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 22 at 7:37 pm
I just registered. Clarification 1400 USA time? What time zone? I'm in Central. Looking forward to some good instruction. Never used the knee board... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Mission 22 JUL 17.
July 22 at 5:01 pm
I'm out for the week, going to the beach for some R&R. When I get back I need to set up my check rides for the Ka-50 and Gazelle. -
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Molevitch replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 21 at 10:53 pm
Hey Guitrz, Don't knock the paper mache! I am sure a lot of Russian hardware is made of worse stuff.... I will get a quote for shipping by... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 21 at 9:09 pm
Also I'll probably ruin it trying to make a paper mache copy of a Hind cyclic anyway. -
Guitrz replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 21 at 9:09 pm
Also I'll probably ruin it trying to make a paper mache copy of a Hind cyclic anyway. -
Guitrz replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 21 at 9:08 pm
I'll keep it in mind, although I'm probably cursed on everything regarding post offices. Always had problems with them, and still no sign of BK's pedals... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 21 at 6:18 pm
Thanks Guitrz! I now really do have a spare MSFFB2 if you want one.... Mole -
Guitrz replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 21 at 12:43 pm
Never knew I could feel so much envy Great work Mole -
Gizzy replied to the topic Mission 22 JUL 17.
July 20 at 8:28 pm
Okay Bad, thanks for coming in, yeah it's sort of a pain... but I suppose that's life.... RL has to be factored in now...and of course it is summer & evening for me but... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 20 at 6:10 pm
Let Gizzy know by registering to the flight Mole. -
Molevitch replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 20 at 5:54 pm
I certainly plan on being part of this. -
Molevitch replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 20 at 11:08 am
WOW! Thanks for these Gizzy! I have just watched them all 3 times and have a huge grin on my face and a funny feeling in my chest! I really thought I was going to ditch it in... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 20 at 10:30 am
A Continuation.... a few video snips.... to maybe generate interest.... training can be fun... Close formation practice, getting used to 3 rotor disc... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 20 at 2:13 am
OK. All evaluations updated. We are still missing Ten Beers and Reed from you eagle. -
Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 19 at 11:08 pm
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Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 19 at 11:08 pm
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Molevitch said thank you to Gizzy Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 19 at 11:08 pm
That's sincerely very impressive Mole and as you demonstrated it works a treat.... I never progressed beyond a 2lb engineering hammer....! -
Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 19 at 11:07 pm
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Molevitch said thank you to BaD CrC for his/her reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 19 at 11:07 pm
Mole, this is totally awesome. This will be soon the most sought after cyclic/collective... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 19 at 9:29 pm
That's sincerely very impressive Mole and as you demonstrated it works a treat.... I never progressed beyond a 2lb engineering hammer....! -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 19 at 7:53 pm
Looks good to me, thanks.... To the French English is offensive Period! :) Many a pleasant time in cafes in Brittany spending 30 minutes with a dictionary to get somnething... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 19 at 7:44 pm
Mole, this is totally awesome. This will be soon the most sought after cyclic/collective... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 19 at 7:35 pm
Hey Gizzy, Sooooo, I updated the profiles accordingly to make the tasks you listed aircraft specific AND I updated the evaluation form AND I corrected Molevitch... -
Molevitch created new topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.
July 19 at 7:25 pm
So Gentlemen Pilots, Here is the (almost) finished restored, enhanced and functional Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes. I am not sure how much to share,... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 19 at 6:37 pm
Sounds good... although this will be more theory followed by individual application and a group session, if we have a group, rather than one on one... There will be... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 19 at 6:14 pm
Re-reading what I said ''I think the current... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 19 at 6:01 pm
I think a big dose of common sense and instructor discretion is the answer. Take example Pilot 'A'. Instructor 'B' knows him and has seen him fly various airframes...... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 19 at 4:02 pm
Ya we can make it more aircraft specific realize it will take longer for everyone to get qualified. I was just trying to speed the training up because I don't think... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Mission 22 JUL 17.
July 19 at 3:56 pm
Yeah. This is still a problem here. I keep explaining the issue to our pilots but there are still many of them who are not sure to be available and don't register. Then they... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 19 at 3:37 pm
I'll probably join Gizzy to see how you are doing these things. After reading Molevitch post, I want to see that! -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 19 at 3:35 pm
I have no problem with that Gizzy. Thanks for this feedback. Eagle, what do you think? I got the tasks in the profile sorted now. Molevitch have his profile updated... -
Gizzy created new topic Training Session 23rd July.
July 19 at 1:41 pm
A duplication of the calender I know but for maximum publicity... -
Gizzy created new topic Mission 22 JUL 17.
July 19 at 1:25 pm
Only 2 have registered for the mission 22 JUL 17, which is fine, but is there any other interest before I finalise the mission and close registration? It is difficult... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 19 at 1:08 pm
Molevitch task form submitted for the 19th July. 2 things, 1 simple the other controversial.... (1) Training time, pilot & trainer - are they to be logged... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 19 at 9:09 am
At that location I use a measured 7° standard grass slope for Mi8 side landing and this Mole landed upon perfectly. At 7°, providing you can maintain a stable hover and slow... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 19 at 4:59 am
Crap. I just discover a bug. Whenever someone log hours in the log book and save it, it is resetting all the tasks to nothing! Arghh. Working on it. Sorry guys. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 19 at 12:15 am
That's a pretty good idea to use the rooftop for slope landings. I would have think that it exceeds max slope for the Mi8, but apparently it's OK for DCS. -
BaDCrC said thank you to Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 19 at 12:14 am
My pleasure Mole, I enjoyed it.... Mole's landing on the roof of a hangar was to show him the technique of stable hover, touch on wheel down, then the nose using your... -
BaDCrC liked the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 19 at 12:14 am
Good day Gentlemen, So, this afternoon, I had booked a training session with PI Gizzy, to get my RL assessment. I elected to fly the Mi-8, as it is really my favourite... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 18 at 11:02 pm
Thanks for the video GIZZY! Ha, that was great! Big grin here.... Fellow pilots, who wants in on the nav tute? -
Molevitch said thank you to Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 18 at 11:01 pm
My pleasure Mole, I enjoyed it.... Mole's landing on the roof of a hangar was to show him the technique of stable hover, touch on wheel down, then the nose using your... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 10:03 pm
Do not be surprised if it is the same for the others that I've seen if you want the basics nailed - and it can be fun, not just training, training if handled right.... ... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 18 at 9:50 pm
The further training that Mole referred to rerlates to: Task 1000 participate in a crew mission briefing -
Gizzy replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 18 at 9:48 pm
My pleasure Mole, I enjoyed it.... Mole's landing on the roof of a hangar was to show him the technique of stable hover, touch on wheel down, then the nose using your... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 9:17 pm
You rock Gizzy. About the 1053, maybe I got something wrong when copying... -
Molevitch created new topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.
July 18 at 8:42 pm
Good day Gentlemen, So, this afternoon, I had booked a training session with PI Gizzy, to get my RL assessment. I elected to fly the Mi-8, as it is really my favourite... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 7:54 pm
1034 applies to the Mi-8...... OK.... Eagle has Task 1053Perform VMC... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 7:22 pm
1034 and 1070 are Aircraft Specific Tasks 1K (just below the TASKS1K in the form). 1034 doesn't apply to skidded choppers. The 1053 doesn't exist AFAIK. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 7:14 pm
Wow. 2.5 hours?! How did it go? How were you able to evaluate the different Tasks 1K? Whenever you find some tine, send me Mole's evaluation form in... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 7:13 pm
The task form does not have 1034 - 1053 - 1070 I'll hold fire before submission re mole. I'll fire a PM at Mole confirming what we covered today and whats... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 6:42 pm
That's a pretty good document Gizzy. Honestly radio comms in the real world is one of the hardest things to pick up and really just takes time and I think we should keep it... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 6:01 pm
Oh forgot to mention I spent 2 1/2 hours with Mole this afternoon with the Mi-8... Just got a PM saying " Hi... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 5:49 pm
MIght be of interest on the radio front... I probably fired this at you before bundled... no... -
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BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 3:48 pm
Will need to add this in the brevity. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 3:13 pm
Thanks Bad I'll be on tonight but I go on orders for a month after this week so I might not be here as much as I want. As for the sop for radio comms this is... -
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BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 2:47 pm
Hi Gizzy. Hey this is a area open to instructors for discussions about training. We are all here to share ideas and experience so you'll never get into trouble for doing... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Rough weather ship landing... .
July 18 at 2:35 pm
ya the life or death portion is ditching in the ocean. Takeoffs are optional landings are mandatory. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Rough weather ship landing... .
July 18 at 1:22 pm
Holy... There's better be a life or death reason to land in these conditions... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 11:02 am
Note there is a training mission tonight '....radio procedures on and around the airport.' Do you have SOP's on this I can read....? All... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 10:26 am
I don't think we should try being like... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Rough weather ship landing... .
July 18 at 3:05 am
This one is pretty cool the aircraft had a single engine failure and didn't have hover capability so it had to do a roll on landing. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 18 at 2:55 am
Hey guys I've been pretty busy lately so I'm sorry I'm just reading this. First off I do appreciate your input Gizzy it does help to see things from a different... -
Molevitch replied to the topic BST Mi-24P Discussion.
July 17 at 10:05 pm
On Saturday I am going to my Dad's 80th Birthday. They lives near Salisbury, which is half way between London (my home) and The Helicopter Museum in Weston Super Mare. So I... -
BaDCrC created new topic BST Mi-24P Discussion.
July 17 at 6:16 pm
I found on wiki where there is Mi24 on display, if you guys are lucky enough to live nearby: USA -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 17 at 6:06 pm
Well I suppose it depends what sort of co-operative missions you (BSD) aim to participate in. Hardcore the 229th certainly is not. Generally we do not restrict... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Deebrief Bear Hunt & Ten Beers integration.
July 17 at 4:00 pm
I'd love to fly this mission again after this very productive debriefing. Thanks again Reed -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Rough weather ship landing... .
July 17 at 1:35 pm
Yeah, this is crazy. Too bad we cannot have this kind of sea conditions in Normandy without setting crazy amount of wind. It would be fun. -
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BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 17 at 11:50 am
Well, according to Eagle, getting from RL3 to RL2 should not take more than 1 or 2 hours assuming pilots know most of it. We went through the RL2 tasks with you and Eagle. I... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 17 at 11:10 am
We have an awful awful lot of RL's and tasks.... even I get lost in the documentation, frequently and I've used this type of docs professionally for years... A lot of... -
Ten_Beers replied to the topic Deebrief Bear Hunt & Ten Beers integration.
July 17 at 3:57 am
Quick Debrief: The surprise attack by the Russian forces was more successful than we had hoped. We lost 4 helicopters in the initial attack. The airfield was... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Deebrief Bear Hunt & Ten Beers integration.
July 17 at 2:01 am
Ten Beers, Excellent first go. The beginning really had us all excited and chaos ensued. I was shot down very shortly after take-off and had to restart. Once, I was... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic New BSD qualifications system: how does it work..
July 17 at 2:00 am
To all. We are going to focus for the following weeks on RL2 checkrides. We are planning to make sure half a dozen of you guys can meet these requirements. At this moment, we... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Deebrief Bear Hunt & Ten Beers integration.
July 17 at 1:42 am
Well done Lt Ten Beers.. and all enjoyed themselves except Bad... but then that's his name... Food for thought... Keep to simple missions Use... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.
July 17 at 1:36 am
This post to follow up on the progress. 07/16/2017: -
BaDCrC created new topic Training - the way forward.
July 17 at 1:31 am
Just a trace of the MP discussion with you guys. Now we have the training system in place (we are just maybe missing the guidelines for the 2K tasks). 1st... -
BaDCrC created new topic Deebrief Bear Hunt & Ten Beers integration.
July 17 at 12:39 am
Pilots: Ten Beers, BK, Gizzy, Reed, BadCrC -
Molevitch replied to the topic New BSD qualifications system: how does it work..
July 16 at 5:23 pm
Having my first formal RL assessment with Gizzy on Tuesday 18th afternoon, so I hope I don't embarrass myself! -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief Gunship Training and Gizzy promotion.
July 16 at 11:56 am
Booked! -
Gizzy replied to the topic Debrief Gunship Training and Gizzy promotion.
July 16 at 10:53 am
Tuesday @ 15.00 BST do well... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief Gunship Training and Gizzy promotion.
July 16 at 10:22 am
Hi Gizzy,Just realised, I don't actually know how to PM you from here. Anyway, let me see my schedule for next week. I have some freelance work going on, but would love to... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Debrief Gunship Training and Gizzy promotion.
July 13 at 10:47 pm
Sure Mole... . any evening 1900 - 2400 Mon - Thu is good, any time at all Wed / Thu 0900 - 2400 is fine and probably some other times as well during the week if those don't... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief Gunship Training and Gizzy promotion.
July 13 at 10:11 pm
Hey Gizzy, I would like to take advantage of our common time zone and similar employment status (semi-retired). ie some GMT BST daytime flying to get up my... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 13 at 12:00 am
Haha I didn't even have 20 hour before I soloed in real life. Just work on traffic patterns and hovering and you should be fine it should be pretty straight forward. -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 12 at 7:14 pm
I think a bare minimum of 72 hours practice will be necessary before the evaluation.... :D :D -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 12 at 5:38 am
Thanks Bad, This evaluation is not something I need to practice up for first? I was planning to try to show up for the Free Fly tomorrow if possible. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic [POLL] Forum contents.
July 12 at 5:17 am
So the forum has been changed a bit. The General Discussion has been augmented with several sub forums, each readable by the public and writable by any registered members and... -
BaDCrC created new topic BSD Forum : new features.
July 12 at 4:38 am
I recently updated the website CMS (Content Management System) to the latest version (Joomla 3.7.3). Usually, it is invisible to you guys, but the editor went through a pretty... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic New BSD qualifications system: how does it work..
July 12 at 1:52 am
That's because you have been around a long time BK and I have been starting to check you out on the old system, so it doesn't really make sense anymore. Let's go quickly... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 12 at 1:49 am
This is happening to me sometimes as I have A LOT of USB devices connected and I am overloading the USB bandwidth. For your first flight Trip, we need to set up an... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 10 at 7:48 am
Well, the time has finally come. I'm ready to start flying and training with you guys! I got in a good hour plus of flight time tonight, the first in over three... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic New BSD qualifications system: how does it work..
July 9 at 2:45 pm
I notice my pilot cert says Mi-8, UH-1 and Gazelle. It should read KA-50 not Mi-8. I just started to re learn the Mi-8 but probably wouldn't want to take it in combat. The... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief Gunship Training and Gizzy promotion.
July 9 at 2:37 pm
It was a lot of fun. I still have to work on my egress, I keep going for a high yo-yo instead of low. (fixed wing habit) But its good to learn how to use the Huey in the... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 9 at 7:32 am
Hey guys, today I have a quick video clip showing... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic New BSD qualifications system: how does it work..
July 9 at 1:49 am
I cant wait to give it the run through. -
Gizzy replied to the topic Debrief Gunship Training and Gizzy promotion.
July 8 at 10:16 pm
Thanks Bad appreciated Sir.. As for the Gun's & Rockets stuff it was a great evening, my pleasure, I enjoyed it gentlemen... hopefully we can do it some more... -
BaDCrC created new topic New BSD qualifications system: how does it work..
July 8 at 9:45 pm
Dear BSD pilots and trainees. So you might have come across some threads and discussions about the new qualifications system that Eagle, Crosser, Gizzy and I set up... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 8 at 9:05 pm
Ha! Thanks Bad. I am in fact married, and my wife is not crazy about all this, but this is my "man cave" and she knows there's no stopping me on this. =D I built this room... -
BaDCrC created new topic Debrief Gunship Training and Gizzy promotion.
July 8 at 8:51 pm
Flight time: 3 hours (update your logbook) Attendees: Gizzy, BK, BaDCrC Guys, You really want to go through Gizzy's gunship training, even tough it... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 8 at 3:06 pm
Love the way you started to implemented your mag brake. I have never seen something like this before. So you dig a hole in the floor of your room for your sim? You are not... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 8 at 8:34 am
Update July 8th: Collective 3" lift completed (still need to do final mounting details) Cyclic Mounted Magnetic Brake assembly designed and... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Task List.
July 6 at 7:48 pm
Hmm. OK, yes, that sounds weird indeed. I will have to change that. Thanks Gizzy. -
Gizzy replied to the topic BSD Task List.
July 6 at 8:19 am
Done... The meaning of this statement stumped me though... 'Request to qualify for instruction the applicable pilot on the following... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Task List.
July 6 at 3:04 am
Guys. If you see this message, please reply. Then tell me if you see any sub-menus to Training/Instructors Only/ ? If you do, try to send me your self assessment in... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Task List.
July 5 at 3:37 am
New Instructor accreditation added on the website. New menus accessible only by Instructors. Missions classification modified to reflect the RL required: Training... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Task List.
July 4 at 10:58 pm
New BSD document updated. Special qualifications (NVG, GUNSHIP, DECK and SLING) added to the pilot profile. Training introduction page updated according to the new document.... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Task List.
July 4 at 3:07 pm
I've updated the task list adding * for tasks that are required for Rl2/Rl1. I have also defined the appropriate common standards Also added additional... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT - Day 4: Assault.
July 4 at 11:38 am
An admirable lead by Ten Beers. Only 3 and the task in hand led us to naturally multi-task... carry troops and a gunship load.... so we swapped hats often one minute we were... -
Molevitch liked a reply to the topic [POLL] Forum contents.
July 4 at 6:06 am
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BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT - Day 4: Assault.
July 4 at 5:53 am
UNAMT Day 4 : The return Pilots: Ten Beers, BK, Gizzy Flight Time: TBD I received some pretty nice shots from Ten Beers tonight. Looked like it was a... -
Gizzy replied to the topic [POLL] Forum contents.
July 3 at 9:01 pm
Combine Cockpits / VR with Hardware -
BaDCrC created new topic [POLL] Forum contents.
July 3 at 4:56 am
So the structure of the forum today is pretty simple. There are a few categories accessible to registered members, then the pilot mess for the trainees and pilots, and there... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Task List.
July 3 at 4:36 am
Training menus updated with new programs. Added RL1 with restrictions in the new RL field. -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 2 at 9:01 am
Thanks Bad! It's been far longer than I expected but it's finally just about time to start training with you guys! Update July... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 1 at 3:30 am
Can't wait to see the final result trip. Keep up the good work! -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Task List.
July 1 at 3:12 am
This new training plan for BSD pilots is currently being implemented on the website. You should already be able to see the new tabs in your logbook (tasks 1000 and 2000).... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
July 1 at 2:22 am
Update June 30th: All good news today for once! The last couple little problems with the motion turned out to be coding errors in the... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic BSD Task List.
June 30 at 12:06 pm
This task list is awesome. Great work. -
Eagle_Rising created new topic BSD Task List.
June 29 at 4:37 am
So as everyone knows we are trying to work on getting a more formal training program setup and Bad and I have discussed it an we think the best way is to set up a task list... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
June 28 at 4:10 am
Update June 28th: Installed Actuator position sensors Installed new electronics Completed Actuator Covers and installed Adjusted... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 27 at 9:55 pm
Glad to be of help... and IF you use the profile above you can save the jpg images into your kneeboard folder... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 27 at 9:40 pm
Excellent post. I appreciate the help. I will definitely start fine tuning. -
Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 27 at 9:20 pm
Hi Reed... All this MOD does is programme into HUEY DCS additional controls that work off DX codes - i.e. DX codes are either ON or OFF. Using TMWH without these mods... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 27 at 7:58 pm
Gizzy wrote:UH1H TMWH input control MODS Made for TMWH but can be used or adapted for any DX toggle switch.. Adds... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 27 at 5:24 pm
Yes you can, all the MODS I posted are OVGME compatible... just drop the zip file into your OVGME MODS folder and you're done... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 27 at 4:20 pm
Can I use OvGme for the Huey mods? -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
June 27 at 7:27 am
Update June 27: Completed Actuator Cover mods Installed actuator position sensor assemblies Installed cockpit frame to... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 26 at 2:19 pm
Wow, this is great Gizzy! Didn't know a lot of them. Thanks! -
Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 26 at 1:42 pm
Extra Control Bindings for the GAZELLE... Extra Control Bindings for the... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 26 at 11:11 am
MI-8 / Mi-17 Cockpit & Rocket load MOD Devrim Black English Cockpit AND Devrim Blue Cockpit Gizzy MODIFIED to give... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 26 at 9:36 am
UH1H TMWH input control MODS Made for TMWH but can be used or adapted for any DX toggle switch.. Adds commands in control section 'MODDED' for these... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 26 at 9:19 am
Gun Sight MOD UH-1h & SA342L 80 Mil Sight...adapted from an older MOD I came across for the UH1h and the Gaz 342L Allows quick and effective... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.
June 26 at 8:49 am
Night Vision Goggles MOD Noticed you lads have some night training coming up, here's a variant of Frenchy's excellent NVG MOD that works for me in both DCS Stable and... -
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jnr4817 replied to the topic Welcome Gizzy!.
June 25 at 8:38 pm
Welcome sir. I am a new member also. Sorry I missed your first flight with us. Hope to fly with you soon. Reed -
Gizzy replied to the topic Welcome Gizzy!.
June 24 at 9:15 pm
Thanks Bad and to all from BSD who made me so welcome, great evening folks. sincerely thanks.. I hope I did not disgrace myself too much physically or by talking too... -
BaDCrC created new topic Welcome Gizzy!.
June 24 at 9:08 pm
It was a great flight with you Gizzy! I can't wait to fly again with you on a real mission this time. Welcome to BSD! Thanks to all the pilots who joined! You should have... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT - Day 4: Assault.
June 24 at 5:04 pm
So guess I'll start us out with serial 2's debrief. After we all finished the radio checks (I will leave that alone because I think we have beat that to death already) Ten and... -
BaDCrC created new topic Debrief UNAMT - Day 4: Assault.
June 24 at 5:24 am
UNAMT Campaign Day4 Debrief Flight... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
June 24 at 4:12 am
Update Jun. 24 Actuator cover mods 90% complete Cockpit Platform installed Next tasks: Finish up actuator covers... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
June 23 at 7:41 am
Quick update: Sorry no pics of the collective conversion yet because I forgot to take them before making the huge mess I have now! I'll get them in a... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 20 at 9:37 am
Cheers Lads... @Eagle.. always up for anything at any time to 0000z currently excepting Thursday when normally I'm engaged on other servers. @Mole .. see you... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 20 at 6:14 am
Hey Gizzy, welcome to BSD! Good to see another UK based pilot here. I hope to see you around on your intro flight. Mole -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 20 at 12:47 am
Hey Gizzy welcome to BSD I am looking forward to flying with you. I may not get to join you on your intro flight this weekend but I am usually available during the week so let... -
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BaDCrC replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 19 at 5:07 am
Gizzy, Wanna fly Saturday 24th, 1400 EST? -
BaDCrC created new topic Share your mods here.
June 19 at 5:03 am
So we are already using mods for missions, but there are tons of other stuff that brings some nice features or new objects to DCS that you discovered or tested. Maybe you guys... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 18 at 10:29 pm
Yes, we are flying those mods in Caucasus (476th, Ranger79 and others) but never tried them yet in Normandy. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 18 at 7:33 pm
I run at least 25 to 30 mods at any given time, most are English cockpits, different color cockpits, shval in color plus our official one's..just eye candy or things to help... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 18 at 6:47 pm
Thanks for coming back and the welcome, Blackwolf.. looking forward to some flying too.. With me, most of Upuauts, Ranger79 and 476th OBj in there latest guise have so... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 18 at 6:25 pm
Hi and welcome Gizzy. We do have a set of mods we use depending on the map. With the Normandy map I don't think we have tried any out. Its been more of a look around... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Who we are and how we came to aviation .
June 18 at 6:16 pm
Yeah that is very cool, and Mongoose just think your uncle and my grandfather could have known each other or had chow at the same table or at least said hi as ship mates!... -
Blackwolf liked a reply to the topic Who we are and how we came to aviation .
June 18 at 6:11 pm
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Gizzy replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 18 at 5:45 pm
Whatever map you guys are geared for or want... just give me a heads-up on likely airframes, roles and a date & time. I've run a few MP missions in Alpha's and... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Who we are and how we came to aviation .
June 18 at 3:20 pm
Wow, Trip, this is quite an extraordinary life your dad has. He can certainly write a book about it! Thanks for sharing. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 18 at 3:14 pm
Don't worry about scripts or complex stuff for missions. You can scatter a few 23 mm across a valley and a few choppers on the nearby airport, and made us hunt them. As long... -
Gizzy replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 18 at 9:02 am
Thanks folks.. All rotary airframes, all maps, VR & Monitors although just dialling in the Rift, a recent acquisition. I favour Huey Gunship L/W team... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Who we are and how we came to aviation .
June 18 at 5:45 am
Awesome thread idea! For me it comes from Dad. He is currently 90 and pretty healthy yet! He was absolutely obsessed with airplanes as a kid in the 30's. He used... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Gizzy Check-In.
June 18 at 1:58 am
Hi Gizzy and welcome. It's nice to see an expanding BSD UK community. We are trying to have some flights on Sat and Sun afternoons to accommodate pilots based in the... -
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Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
June 16 at 7:24 pm
Good news today folks! I should have my replacement electronics in about a week and then after a day or so of work be ready to fly! Also I've pretty much decided to try to... -
Mongoose replied to the topic Who we are and how we came to aviation .
June 16 at 6:43 pm
Blackwolf, I also had a relative who served aboard the Franklin. My father's brother was an aviation ordnanceman who died during the kamikaze attack on March 19, 1945. I don't... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Debrief Ship landings & Slingloads (Normandy).
June 16 at 1:17 am
I still need to figure out some of my controls, axis curves, saturations, etc. Very good day of flying. Landing on the moving ships is no joke, lots of concentration. Sling...
