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RedKite
United Kingdom
Приєднався 25 бер 2013
UK based, renowned for concise, well researched and quality tutorial content. I keep my videos focused and to the point, covering a wide range of DCS and Flight sim topics.
If you would like to help the channel, you can support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/RedKite
System Specs:
Windows 10
i7-8700k @ 4.9ghz
Nvidia RTX 3080 Founders ed.
32GB Ram
16TB of HDD storage
2TB NVME SSD
Video:
Nvidia Shadowplay
OBS - Open broadcaster system
Adobe Premiere
Audio:
Creative Soundblaster card
Voicemeeter banana (Virtual mixer / soundcards)
Audacity
Samson C01U USB Studio condenser Microphone with pop shield and arm mount.
Flying Gear:
Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS with 10cm extension + VIRPIL WarBRD Base and Deltasim slew stick replacement.
Numerous other brand throttles and sticks
CH Pro Rudder Pedals
Thrustmaster F-16 MFD's
Home made button box for extra functions.
Track IR 5 / Valve Index VR headset
If you would like to help the channel, you can support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/RedKite
System Specs:
Windows 10
i7-8700k @ 4.9ghz
Nvidia RTX 3080 Founders ed.
32GB Ram
16TB of HDD storage
2TB NVME SSD
Video:
Nvidia Shadowplay
OBS - Open broadcaster system
Adobe Premiere
Audio:
Creative Soundblaster card
Voicemeeter banana (Virtual mixer / soundcards)
Audacity
Samson C01U USB Studio condenser Microphone with pop shield and arm mount.
Flying Gear:
Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS with 10cm extension + VIRPIL WarBRD Base and Deltasim slew stick replacement.
Numerous other brand throttles and sticks
CH Pro Rudder Pedals
Thrustmaster F-16 MFD's
Home made button box for extra functions.
Track IR 5 / Valve Index VR headset
Scramble: Battle of Britain Alpha Preview: Turn based dogfighting
Scramble: Battle of Britain, a simultaneous turn based air combat tactics game set in 1940. Spitfires & Hurricanes of the RAF vs the might of the Luftwaffe.
Store link:
store.steampowered.com/app/1530450/Scramble_Battle_of_Britain/
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Store link:
store.steampowered.com/app/1530450/Scramble_Battle_of_Britain/
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DCS: F-4E Phantom: Pave Spike + Laser guided bombs Tutorial
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A Comprehensive guide to operating the Pave Spike Targeting Pod: From setup to controls and Laser guided bomb employment with GBU-12s. The most rudimentary pod in DCS to date, and most hands on. Next part we'll explore the differences between the different versions and rudimentary to get the most out of your pod! f4.manuals.heatblur.se/systems/weapon_systems/pave_spike/overview.html Heatblur St...
DCS F-4E Phantom: AVTR Recorder Tutorial video for Debriefing / Recon
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The Audio Video Tape Recorder, Record your displays during gameplay directly within the game, in an immersive fashion! Perfect for debrief and reconnaissance pictures on your mission. Or, just use it for holiday snaps! f4.manuals.heatblur.se/dcs/recorders.html Heatblur Store links: store.heatblur.com/products/dcs-f-4-phantom www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/phantom/ Patreon for pe...
DCS F-4E Phantom: AGM-65 Maverick Tutorial
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A Comprehensive Pilot and WSO guide to everything to know about The AGM-65 Maverick in Heatblur's F-4E Phantom. Setup, bore sighting, communicating, targeting and hitting your targets. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Maverick Setup 01:32 Attack run AGM-65A (Pilot Pov) 02:28 Attack run AGM-65B (WSO Pov) 03:41 Nighttime run AGM-65D (Pilot Pov) 04:28 Missile stepping / selection 04:38 Bright or dark obje...
Pave Spiked: Heatblur's DCS F-4E Teaser
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Heatblur's F-4E is almost upon us! Take a close up look of Pave Spike targeting pod in action. Simple, crude and designed for one pass acquire and attack, it's unlike any targeting pod you've tried in DCS before. Edited to look like a taped recording from the cockpit. Store links: store.heatblur.com/products/dcs-f-4-phantom www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/phantom/ Patreon for per...
WinWing Orion Rudder Pedals Review
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WinWing's first go at making high end rudder pedals, with the Damper kit for helicopter flight and smoothed inputs in general, so how did they do? Store Link: winwingsim.com/view/goods-details.html?id=546 Patreon for perks and to fund future content!: www.patreon.com/RedKite UA-cam members perks: ua-cam.com/channels/mMuAwcwIi6N9gnSa81fUUg.htmljoin RedKiteRender
Thunder Helix Pre-release Preview!
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An arcade sim love letter to video games of the past. Created by solo developer David Walters! Desert strike meets Apache longbow in a modern reimagining, complete objectives in a campaign and fly your helicopter of choice in stunning 320x200 resolution with VGA and EGA graphics! Find Helix Thunder here!: store.steampowered.com/app/1906230/Thunder_Helix/ HiddenAsbestos Early Access ...
DCS Super Carrier: Case 3 Made Simple Tutorial
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A start to finish guide explaining the flow and process of landing safely within Case 3 conditions, at night, fog or cloud. Get the timings, Fly the pattern, Avoid collisions and the Communications. Patreon for perks and to fund future content!: www.patreon.com/RedKite UA-cam members perks: ua-cam.com/channels/mMuAwcwIi6N9gnSa81fUUg.htmljoin Join the Official Discord!: discord.gg/sfd8sVr twitte...
Pimax Crystal Review After 6 Months; The Best Simulation VR Headset?
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The Pimax Crystal, After 6 months of use; how does it hold up? Incredible resolution for sim games. Eye-tracking for high performance and one massive headset. Inside out tracking and a big price tag. Is it the best Headset for VR simming? How does it fair in Room-scale? or the lenses? Chromatic aberration, distortion, sweet-spot and through the lens images. Store: pimax.com/crystal/?ref=0GANtO ...
B-17 Mighty 8th Redux Revisiting a classic: Bremen Historical mission
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The return of a classic, the Mighty Eighth. Remastered, early access, a 23 year old heavy bomber simulator unlike anything else, even today! Going through my thoughts on Redux and a challenging mission to Bremen. Get the game on GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/b17_flying_fortress_the_mighty_8th_redux Get the game on Steam: B-17 Flying Fortress : store.steampowered.com/app/2000800/B17_Flying_Fortress T...
Pimax Crystal DCS Stress Test
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The Pimax Crystal is a next gen VR headset with insane resolution, eye tracking, off ear headphones and inside out tracking. We're putting it in the most taxing application of VR, Flight simulation inside Digital Combat Simulator. Store: pimax.com/crystal/?ref=0GANtO (Affiliate link) $99 off discount: REDKITE99 (limited uses) $50 off Discount: redkite Free Comfort Top strap code: FREETS (Until ...
Raven One DF M05: Hijacked!
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Policing the skies with the Ravens following the fallout after an arms smuggling ship was intercepted and detained last mission! Patreon for perks and to fund future content!: www.patreon.com/RedKite UA-cam members perks: ua-cam.com/channels/mMuAwcwIi6N9gnSa81fUUg.htmljoin Join the Official Discord!: discord.gg/sfd8sVr RedKiteRender
WinWIng Panel of Take off 2 Review - Utility flight sim panel PTO2
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WinWing PTO2 : Take direct control of your aircraft with all the cockpit controls you need for landing gear, Hook, Parking brake, Jettison and more all on one panel 00:00 Intro 00:06 Disclaimer 00:19 Setup and unboxing 01:03 Review 05:15 Switch ASMR PTO2 on the WinWing Store: US: winwingsim.com/view/goods-details.html?id=542 EU: eu.winwingsim.com/view/goods-details.html?id=542 Patreon for perks...
Raven One DF M04: Ship Outa Luck
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After a long hiatus, returning to Kevin MIller and Baltic Dragon's Raven One Campaign! Hunting shipping off the coast of Syria as we ease back into the series. With Flip and the crew of the Valley Forge. Patreon for perks and to fund future content!: www.patreon.com/RedKite UA-cam members perks: ua-cam.com/channels/mMuAwcwIi6N9gnSa81fUUg.htmljoin Join the Official Discord!: discord.gg/sfd8sVr t...
Thrustmaster F-16 Viper TQS + Mission Pack Review / First impressions
Переглядів 124 тис.10 місяців тому
Reviewing the BRAND NEW Thrustmaster F-16 Throttle Quadrant system with Mission pack installed. An Official 1:1 Air Force replica of the beloved Falcon design. With realistic detents for idle / cut off, Afterburner. Many buttons and switches and a control panel for your cockpit and HOTAS! Available for Pre-order August 23rd. Learn more here!: www.thrustmaster.com/products/viper-tqs-mission-pack...
DCS OpenBeta Update: Easy Coordinates, Quality of life feature
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DCS OpenBeta Update: Easy Coordinates, Quality of life feature
WinWing F-15E and EX TwinShock Review
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WinWing F-15E and EX TwinShock Review
DCS: F-15e Markpoints - Tag targets quickly for later reference
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DCS: F-15e Markpoints - Tag targets quickly for later reference
Razbam's DCS: F-15E Joyride Teaser / Quick channel update
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Razbam's DCS: F-15E Joyride Teaser / Quick channel update
DCS F/A-18c Hornet Manual Audio Book (April Fools)
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DCS F/A-18c Hornet Manual Audio Book (April Fools)
DCS Multi-Threading Extra: Full Benchmark replays
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DCS Multi-Threading Extra: Full Benchmark replays
DCS Multi-Threading is here! Benchmark Overview
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DCS Multi-Threading is here! Benchmark Overview
Raven One DF M03: Hitting our target with precise timing!
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Raven One DF M03: Hitting our target with precise timing!
Speed and Angels Campaign Preview! - Hitting the range
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Speed and Angels Campaign Preview! - Hitting the range
WinWing Main Instrument Panel (MIP) Hardware Review
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WinWing Main Instrument Panel (MIP) Hardware Review
WinWing Orion 2 Modular Joystick Base and Kit Review
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WinWing Orion 2 Modular Joystick Base and Kit Review
DCS: Mirage F1ce RWR and Countermeasures Tutorial
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DCS: Mirage F1ce RWR and Countermeasures Tutorial
DCS: Mirage F1ce Radar + A/A Weapons Tutorial
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DCS: Mirage F1ce Radar A/A Weapons Tutorial
Can anyone help using ACLS mode by the book . Flying all the data as I am coming in I am getting perfect calls at last minute they say I am high and wave me off. If I let it go it lands.
I just found out about this game i think im gonna give it a go. Such an interesting concept. I love you cant skip time if the navigator is lost 😂.
Review Update, living with it since; I've noticed a trend of the foot pedals to slowly become loose, requiring re-tightening every once in a while. A result of the forces required pushing the pedals outwards on their mount. A minor inconvenience.
Struggling to see why I would ever use anything except AGM 65s... this seems like way more work for the same result.
I wasn't into this until I gave it a few minutes of watching you play it, it's a good fit for your style of channel even though it's a bit rough around the edges
Just a reminder that 50k isn't that far away now. ❤
I don't know what happened but when I lock (Depress) on TDC I don't get the STT Circle.
What mode are you in? It may require two presses to get to STT.
Is there any way to keep the mavericks warmed up if you need to switch to another weapons system, like shrikes or bombs?
Nope, well, technically, if you switch to bombs then drop and back to TV within a couple seconds you can do it, but that's really intended to prevent accidentally switching it out of TV cooling a warmed up missile.
You could reduce your turn radius by pulling back on your power.
That... doesn't make sense. Airspeed will change the radius at expense of rate, but the engine power has no relevance in physics beyond sustainability. if anything more engine power actually increases control authority (extra air over the tail). If the game's making lower power = more turn rate that's a serious failing of aerodynamics. I'll have to test it, and chat with the dev on reality vs game mechanics on that topic if it's the case.
@@RedKiteRender Think of it this way. You’re driving in your car around a curve, you have to slow down from the speed you were doing on the straight of way. If you go too fast, the radius of your turn could be greater than the radius of the curve of the road and your path will leave the road.
@@milesblazek2569 Radius != Rate More often than not, you'll get smaller radius, but turn fewer degrees. Turning a wider radius can result in greater sustained rate of degrees resulting in a faster turn around. (crucial in a 2 circle fight) What you mentioned initially suggested that lowering the engine power would magically allow you to turn better. Which, is not the case in game. It's far more effective to instantaneous turn burning off excess speed to reduce radius in 99% of cases, then maintain that a lighter pull to stay tight. Only exception is if G's are too high to do so. But that's jet territory.
Cannot afford the full setup - question - is it worth purchasing the UFC/HUD panel alone? You commented how they are integrated well together and I see that. Is one piece just not the same without the entire setup? Would mean a mix of mouse to cockpit button and the physical UFC... not sure it's worth it in long run. Thoughts?
The UFC/HUD is a really nice bit to have on its own, arguably more useful than an MFD if, you use your UFC for a lot of data entry. There's no problems just getting it piecemeal or just one part.
Looks interesting. Would love to see it but with vr controls for the camera like battle group vr or something
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I have to agree, best instruction video I have seen. Much thanks
Now this looks cool
Nobody is going to fly this...
I think this game has a lot of potential, but there's some missing features and design that hold it back. For example, you should really be able to aileron roll to change your canopy position with minimal displacement to your velocity vector prior to a pull. Like you said, there's some of this now, but the roll rate seems artificially low. It would also be nice to be able to execute unloaded dives, since they can be so important in getting speed back on for a low-energy aircraft. More importantly, the game seems to "back load" your turns, executing your control input changes at the rear end of the momentum path. While this is efficient, there are times where you want to blend together several short and aggressive maneuvers together. I think this is probably the most important component missing in my mind. It also feels like the game is crying out for a visibility system. There's a board game called "Birds of Prey" by Ad Astra games that nailed this element of it. I think it's missing here. Doing a zero respect belly pass to an opponent at the merge should have very real (and potentially fatal) consequences if you're not able to pick the bandit up on the other side of the turn. Thanks for sharing it. There's definitely room for improvement, but I'm still looking forward to it.
Lots of interesting points there, certainly hope the developer is listening. I've had some chats with about design, good people.
Great job on the cinematics at the end.
Man...that does look cool Did you guys ever play, back in the day (and I am dating myself here), Air Superiority and Air Strike? They could definitely make a similar game but with Cold War era fighters, etc.
Can't say i have! Given the generic names I'm struggling to find them, what platform were they?
Reminds me of the game “Achtung Spitfire” 😅, welcome back and hope you are all better now!
Good game, bit dated today though!
@@RedKiteRender Yeah, That’s why I always kept hoping for a remake or a new version. Maybe this is the one 😀. I’ll have a try myself tomorrow.
So cool! Thank you for playing! Really happy you are still interested after a playtest lol
This actually looks extremely cool, I'll have to check this out for sure. Thanks for the video!
Certainly something I'll be keeping an eye on too!
Hey everyone, unfortunately I've been quite ill the last ~month and content has been lacking as a result. So we're easing back in with a quick game I'm interested in! Coming soon I want to return to the F-4e Pave Spike and get that finished off, then move onto other systems, along with some upcoming hardware.
there's literally no reason for you to apologize.
I agree with Primarkka, hope you're feeling better. Love your content.
I just realized that i naturally sleep in the recovery position
Good habit to have, esp after a night out drinking.
This helped me a lot tonight. thanks
no heel support... no go for me.
what a fucking pile of shit i cant get this pos pave spike to laser for the fucking hell of it 12 hours in still trying to get it to work from front seat and fuck all. Fuck this. what a joke.
love the phantom hate the complexity to doing the most basic of tasks
great vid, and yes im late to the party again. Does anyone know if the Phantom can do Drop gpus for others lasing? just wondering how i could get my release cue if i was dropping onto someones elses laser? Looking at using the Kiowa to lase some targets and use Phantom to drop some LGBs from high altitude.
If someone else is lasing, you're best off dive tossing a gbu-12 onto the target area visually. There's no laser spot tracker on the Pavespike. So the Kiowa will have to give you visual references to find it. Or, you might be able to directly see the laser with NVGs depending on the laser mode.
For me i cant enable thrust vectoring, can anyone help?
Nice ending haha
Hey, can I ask a question? After firing a D maverick, the next one will only lock in wide FOV mode. Switching to narrow FOV mode it will not lock. Am I doing something wrong?
Everyone used to the F-16C, F-15E, and F/A-18C pods are in for a wake-up, lol. And I think even the F-14B even gets a Litning pod.
Thanks, how do you jettison fuel tanks prior to using the mavericks? Or can you not?
Also make sure Jester did not activate AI2AIR mode in the back cockpit. I couldn't get video until I realized that button was pressed.
Do you need targeting pod for mavericks?
Followed that amazing guide (as usual!) to the dot but couldn't get my bombs to track for the life of me. Turns out if you set a different laser code than 1688 in the mission editor (or via rearming menu) the bombs are still on 1688. This is a known issue according to the Heatblur discord. The only way to use a different laser code is via the ground crew menu.
Can you do a control mapping for the F4 if possible. I’m losing my mind trying to figure out why I really need and what I don’t outside of the obvious flight controls
Does the target have to fit within the crosshairs to acheive a lock? If im 2-3 miles from the target, a tank that is slightly than the crosshair boundary is impossible to lock. I know its a little close to fire them, but it doesnt feel like its pushing the envelope of the missiles tracking too hard
It will expand automatically so long as the target is close enough to the centre when you release.
My Maverick screen is so dark and can barely pick up targets even up close (within 10miles), they're just showing up and smudged blobs, I don't get it. I've tried switching the black hot and white hot switch in the back and that made no difference. Any suggestions? I use the default hot start brightness and contrast.
Well, you answered your own question, use the brightness and contrast controls.
Project wingman mission 11
for the D variant, if the gun trigger is for FOV, what do i use to cage the missile without having to lock on a target beforehand?
Trigger will zoom if slewing is active, else it'll cage.
@@RedKiteRenderso if im not holding down the air to air refueling button and i press the trigger, itll cage right?
Great, informative video. I have been wondering about this set
This is such a good video. There's the normal stuff that's in most tutorials then there's the 10000IQ shit like the A/A flir usage or that HARM TOO interaction. Thanks a ton, man. This was really helpful.
I got the answer for 12-VIS/ WRCS/ 9-VIS switch. In WRCS, you must input an offset (N/S & E/W in feet) into WRCS, then fly over the IP and the WSO should press Freeze then Target Insert onto Cursor Control Panel. Jester can’t do that yet, you need a WSO. But that’s not the easiest way.
@RedKite I've been looking for a stick with no cross axis resistance, and was hoping this would be it, but apparently it isn't :/ Got any advice on what stick to get if I want a high end stick with no such issues when you move it in circles?
The Virpil WarBRD 1 is just that, provided you use the smooth cams. I expect the WarBRD v2 that's for sale now is probably very similar.
@@RedKiteRender Many thanks Redkite, then I will be going for that one and install the smooth cams :)
I wonder what the out come is today 2024 .
THANK YOU THANK YOU! Your instruction is perfect! I especially like your speech cadence. I've been so frustrated with the extremely fast babbling of other links on same subject.
I didn't understand at minute 11:51 how you move the device on the pilot side and zoom on a certain point on the ground...
I swear I'm doing something wrong, in my attempts I can mount the pod but it won't turn on for some reason... EDIT: Turns out I was leaving it in BIT 0.
Sir, what's up with the boot on that Winwing Stick? I hate the stock rubber one.