DD_Fenrir

Hi all, Jocko, a chap who has consistently made great Spitfire skins since way back in Il-2: 1946 days, turned his hand to DCS. I recommend you get them - particularly the generics -because I will be using them a great deal in my missions as, in my opinion, in some regards they're even better than Reflected's: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/filter/unit-is-spitfire_lf_mk.ix/user-is-jocko417/apply/?PER_PAGE=50

Wrong way round Kira; Green chevron = too slow either add power, drop the nose slightly or a bit of both. Yellow donut: at target AoA. Red chevron = too fast, either reduce power or raise the nose or a bit of both. But that's only half the story. Being at the right AoA doesn't mean you have the right glideslope. You need to ensure that you're stable "on speed" with your nose pointed ~5 degrees above the horizon; because "on speed" is ~8 degrees AoA this will give you your glideslope of ~3 degrees. However, even getting these 2 right does not equal a successful trap as you may well be "on speed" and holding the right glideslope but if you don't finish your turn onto the groove at exactly the right distance and altitude from the carrier you will find yourself either too high (and thus overshooting the wires) or too low (and undershooting). This is where the FLOLS comes in. It will tell you if you're too high low and even give you hints as to if you have your glideslope and trim dialled in correctly. If the yellow light (meatball) is above the green datum lights, then you're high and will have to correct with a brief reduction in RPM. If low you'll need to increase your power temporarily to translate your glideslope up to meet the optimum. The tricky part here is that a change in throttle has an immediate effect on your AoA; it's easy to make a power correction too large or for too long and overshoot the target glideslope, particularly when cutting power as engine spool up times are longer than spool down and increasing AoA = increased drag. All this means that the aircraft is slower to power out of a "slow" or "low" position than it is to brake from a fast or high.

Scoreboards (as of the morning of the 18th December 1944): 370th FG: 410th BG: Pilot Rosters: 370th FG: 402nd FS 485th FS: 410th BG:

Mission Date 17/12/44 402nd FS - Attack Armour Column, Duren 485th FS - Attack Armour Column, Duren 410th BG - Rail Interdiction, Zulpich Debrief: 370th FG 402nd FS: 485th FS: 410th BG 370th FG Awards and Promotions: 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Crown is awarded the Bronze Star. 2nd Lieutenant Jean Artage is awarded the Bronze Star. Personnel: 2nd Lieutenant Matt Mason is posted to the 402nd FS. 410th BG Awards and Promotions: Major E. Shoo is awarded the Silver Star. Personnel: No changes.

Bad news fellow Dogz: Dear Friends of Flying Legends, In the light of yesterday's message from our Prime Minister, and the uncertainty surrounding the UK opening fully for business, it is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we must cancel this year's event. We understand the government's careful position but cannot safely stay the course in the light of the potential loss and lack of clarity so close to show time. We sincerely apologise for the disappointing news but the circumstances are truly out of our control. We will be reimbursing all of you, our faithful friends of Flying Legends who pre-paid for tickets in the coming days. On a personal note and in the name of the whole team at The Fighter Collection who have worked so hard this past year to prepare the aircraft and the show itself, please know that this decision has not come lightly. We are very sad but pray that next year will be COVID free for all and that Flying Legends 2022 will be a classic. Thank you for your understanding and for your dedication and support. Yours sincerely Nick Grey Director

Scoreboards (as of the morning of the 17th December 1944): 370th FG: 410th BG: Pilot Rosters: 370th FG: 402nd FS 485th FS: 410th BG:

An interesting analysis of the level of resolution and the fidelity of the new DM that came to the WW2 aircraft in DCS:

Welcome to the Dogz Seagoon, you silly, twisted boy you. Don't forget to draw yourself a fresh pair of legs (with opposable knees) from the quartermaster and make sure to use a pen in case the nefarious enemy bring an eraser. Should you ever need to know the time, Jabo has it writted down on a piece of paper. Looking backwards to flying with you!

Mission Date 15/12/44 402nd FS - Attack Armour Column, Julich 485th FS - Transport Interdiction, Duisberg 410th BG - Reconnaissance, Julich Debrief: 370th FG 402nd FS: 485th FS: 410th BG 370th FG Awards and Promotions: 2nd Lieutenant Roger Over is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Personnel: Captain Les Payne is posted to the 485th FS. 1st Lieutenant Reggie Nailed is posted to the 485th FS. 410th BG Awards and Promotions: None. Personnel: No changes.

Mission Date 13/12/44 402nd FS - Frontline Air Patrol, 's-Hertogenbosch 485th FS - Cover Ground Troops, Oss 410th BG - Rail Strike, Gouda Debrief: 370th FG 402nd FS: 485th FS: 410th BG 370th FG Awards and Promotions: 2nd Lieutenant Karl Spartan is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. 2nd Lieutenant George Vanderweit is awarded the Bronze Star. 2nd Lieutenant James Hendley is awarded the Bronze Star. Personnel: 2nd Lieutenant Brem Sprow was transferred from the 485th FS to the 402nd FS. 410th BG Awards and Promotions: Captain Harold Powell is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Personnel: No changes.

Scoreboards (as of the morning of the 13th December 1944): 370th FG: 410th BG: Pilot Rosters: 370th FG: 402nd FS 485th FS: 410th BG:

Mission Date 11/12/44 402nd FS - Air Patrol, Jülich 485th FS - Chattanooga, Dusseldorf 410th BG - Strike Armour, Jülich Debrief: 370th FG 402nd FS: Group CO's note: Good job smacking down the enemy today, gentlemen. Just what we've come to expect when the 402nd and the Luftwaffe cross paths! Good to see our newest recruit getting his first blood in too, even if he was obliged to take to the silk - we're glad he's safe. 485th FS: Group CO's note: Another auspicious haul from our premier Ground Attack unit; it would have been a hard push to better your last mission score, but 34 ground kills in a single mission is still the 2nd best tally you've ever had. Sterling work boys, keep it up! 410th BG 370th FG Awards and Promotions: None. Personnel: No changes. 410th BG Awards and Promotions: None. Personnel: No changes.

Fairy Muff Chris, glad you had a good day, shame about the traffic. Enjoy your fishy delights!

Mission Date 10/12/44 402nd FS - Reconnaisance, Frontlines, Julich 485th FS - Interdict Transportation Facilities, Dusseldorf 410th BG - Strike Rail facilities, Monchengladbach Debrief: 370th FG 402nd FS: Group CO's note: A difficult day, undermanned as you were with so many of your aircrew struck down with illness, and the loss on only his first sortie of 2nd Lt. Grabowski. The fact you still managed to get stuck in and score an air kill in what must have been something of a sausage party is a credit to you. Hope you find better luck in the coming missions. 485th FS: Group CO's note: A simply breath-taking performance 485th - 56 (!) ground kills in a single mission is, I believe a record for not only your squadron but the Group as a whole. Sure, it is dampened by the loss of both 2nd Lts. Starling & Pookie, yet the fact that despite these damaging blows your squadron managed to continue on and rack up such a unprecedented tally of enemy ground targets is a credit to the fortitude of your pilots, the skill and leadership of the squadron and it avenges those fallen resoundingly. Magnificent, boys, truly magnificent. 410th BG 370th FG Awards and Promotions: None. Personnel: 2nd Lieutenant George Vanderweit has been posted to the 402nd Fighter Squadron. A new pilot has been posted to the 485th Fighter Squadron - we await confirmation of his identity. A new pilot has been posted to the 485th Fighter Squadron - we await confirmation of his identity. 410th BG Awards and Promotions: Major E. Shoo is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Personnel: None.

Updated Scoreboards. 370th FG 410th BG

Updated Rosters for campaign date 10th December 1944. 370th FG 402nd: 485th: 410th BG

Grabbing some gas....

A Spitfire IX Wing (2 squadrons) in DCS 2.7

Mission Date 09/12/44 402nd FS - Fighter Sweep, Utrecht 485th FS - Bomber Escort, Gorinchem 410th BG - Attack Infantry, Gorinchem Debrief: 370th FG 402nd FS: (Courtesy of Capt. Sean O'Sullivan) 485th FS: (Courtesy of Maj. Mick Payne-Less) 410th BG 370th FG Awards and Promotions: Major Mick Payne-Less is awarded the Silver Star. 2nd Lieutenant Roger Over is awarded the Bronze Star. Personnel: 2nd Lieutenant Doug Grabowski has been posted to the 402nd Fighter Squadron. Rosters: TBC 410th BG Awards and Promotions: 2nd Lieutenant David Crosby is awarded the Silver Star. 2nd Lieutenant Major Major is awarded the Silver Star. Major E. Shoo is awarded the Bronze Star. Personnel: No changes. Roster: TBC

More new clouds!!! 😍⛅

Mission Date 07/12/44 402nd FS - Attack Infantry, Weeze 485th FS - Attack Infantry, Weeze 410th BG - Attack Infantry, Weeze Debrief: 370th FG 402nd FS: (Courtesy of Capt. Sean O'Sullivan) 485th FS: 410th BG 370th FG Awards and Promotions: Captain Sean O'Sullivan is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. 2nd Lt. Aaron Massengill is awarded the Bronze Star. 2nd Lt. Luke Zander is awarded the Bronze Star (posthumously). 2nd Lt. Lucas Rockwell is awarded the Bronze Star. Personnel: A new pilot has been posted to the 402nd Fighter Squadron - we await confirmation of his identity. A new pilot has been posted to the 485th Fighter Squadron - we await confirmation of his identity. Rosters: TBC 410th BG Awards and Promotions: 2nd Lt. David Crosby is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. 2nd Lt. Major Major is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Personnel: No changes. Roster: TBC

There's a desync between FFB effects and physical stick position when using input curves - the FFB effects always follow a 1:1 linear path whatever your input curve might be. Because my custom input curve is so coarse in the Spitfire it really exacerbates this effect.