This is insane, I'm a f18c mechanic in the Marine Corps and this plane is spot on. Even the fire loops sounds the same as the real jet. Incredible work!
Audible tones even sound the same. I was a crew chief on Ospreys but they use the same mission computer and avionics. Never been in an F18 but since it has similar avionics it took me about 3 times going from cold to flight ready to commit it to memory. Very in-depth, brought back all sorts of fun memories lol
I have about 1500 hours in this aircraft. I'm absolutely amazed at the realism of this simulator. Spot on, even to the point of cycling the battery to quickly getting the aural tones on startup. Very impressive. I love this airplane......
My additional comment is that the aircraft actually will almost rotate for you. It gets very light at the nosewheel takeoff speed. The Super Hornet, however, doesn't like to get airborne, you have to force her to go flying.
I was a F/A-18C Engine Mechanic/Plane Captain with VMFA-312 in the mid 90's. I was turn qual'd meaning I could go out and do both low and high powered maintenance turns. This video brings back a lot of memories and is spot on. Thanks for posting.
Like prolly he could fly the machine and see if it needs maintenances or something I'm guessing he's a fighter pilot but more of a fighter jets mechanic some mechanics are pilots cause they have to know how to fly it to hear it actually run and see everything live cause a pilot can only explain so much if something's wrong with it like car mechanics do they take ur car for a lil spin
@@kentgregory3299 lol was just my guess I really wasn't 100 percent for sure just way it sounded and of course I'll be a vaping never said I was an airplane mechanic lmfao
As a former F14 aviator this F18 check list and preflight was much shorter then mine. Someday I hope to have a computer strong enough to run DCS with the Tomcat add-on. I miss every day my home in the sky and the people I served with. Bravo Zulu on a great simulator.
@@bonesoneuropa1610 No but my wingman and I chased 2 Soviet Migs and one Soviet bomber out of fleet security range. I wished they would have kept coming, I had Master Arm enabled which set off tones in their cockpits, but sadly they bugged out.
As a Former Marine Parachute Rigger who spent a lot of time in the cockpit of a F/A18C, I never understood a fraction of what the controls meant or did. This was an insightful look at what my pilots did every day and explains why I stood below them on the tarmac so long during pre flight. I never knew there was so much involved. I just wish I could run this game on my PC.
Very interesting. I found myself trying to memorize the instructions as if I were your student and this was a real training flight. You have a very calming instructional voice.
I was on F/A-18 (A-D) as avionics (AT) for 7 years. This is pretty much spot on. Good and Aggravating memories all around - those things fought you every step of the way as you tried to fix them.
I spent 15 years on these and the Alphas. Amazing job! You even have the paint wear in the right places. Just amazing! we used to play F/A Korea with our pilots. This is light years beyond.
I used to play that game a lot - until somehow my opponents where able to get missile lock on me so far before I could see them on radar etc that I figured they must have been using some sort of hack and then it wasn't fun anymore. When I first got X-Plane, I missed the carrier landing so many times until I found a copy of the POH and realized that starting the SIM on approach with the SIM's default loadout, mainly fuel, made me too heavy to slow down enough to safely land without dropping like a stone. Once I had the SIM configured in a way that was more consistent with real life it was far easier to - unless the simulated carrier decide to do a hard over turn as I reached the burble. I am not a pilot - but rank the F/A-18 as one of my favorite aircraft, along with the SR-71 and the Space Shuttle Orbiter.
0/ Same here, cut my teeth on 3.0 and Korea. Still, miss the music she made, the cockpit sound is like no other. And flew it on a laptop with a mouse :)
just a lurker here, and that was damn amazing...actually so immersive even on my 15 inch lap top screen I got a "feeling of motion" on your takeoff roll and rotation. Awesome job and judging by some comments, you brought back some great memories...Thank you
Damn, I came here expecting to hear the famous "howl" when the engines start up and again you guys did not fail to impress! Can't wait for the release ;)
This was super cool to see. I used to be able to run these up for high-power turns in VMFA-314. Only correction on your startup is the air turbine starter is run off the APU to turn the motors over for starting and not the driveshaft. The driveshaft on the motor then turns the AMAD for the all the accessories. Super fun to watch.
Back in the late 90s and early aughties Jane's was the go to for military realism. I still have fond memories of flying my Apache NOE while popping up over a ridge to rain hellfires on the unsuspecting tank convoy, dropping back down so they can't pick me up on radar, and hi tailing it back to base :). Best game of the century. Up until DCS World came out. I tried the first DCS:Blackshark back in the day and was impressed with the realism. It wasn't quite Jane's level at that time. Then DCS:World comes out and shattered expectations. Each new DLC they release is better than the last. I bought the KA-50 first (of course), then the Harrier, then the A-10C, a couple of other randos (F5e and Huey), and finally wound up with the F18 and couldn't be happier. I'm looking at picking up the F-14 from Heatblur Simulations on the next Steam sale :P I'm more familiar with the AWG-9 than the F18 suite. I was an AT in the Navy during the 80s when the Tomcat was still the big kid on the block and there were very few '18 squadrons around at the time, so I have a special place in my heart for the Tomcat.
Never looked forward to a simulation so much. This looks so good and judjing by the detail that you guys are going into it's going to be an instant classic.
Wags, @13:58, the rudder check showed 15 degrees deflection, not 30. That is because your flaps switch was in Auto. If you move the flaps switch to half (or Full), you should get 30 degrees. You can see the deflection is 30 on the left DDI after the start of the first engine with the flaps switch in the full position. Also the flight manual says to move the throttle to idle at 15% for engine start - Page III-7-16 of A1-F18AC-NFM-000 . Otherwise a good basic run down for what is shaping up to be the most awesome module ever.
Graphics on this sim are nothing short of spectacular, just mind blowing. This puts X-Plane 11 graphics to shame. Fantastic tutorial Matt, well done. This tutorial is on the pro level.
What an awesome talkthrough. I'm super stoked to get in to DCS and with hornet as my first (or at least the first I want to learn) this is extremely helpful and brilliant. Thanks!
I'm quite sure Finnish AF doesn't have drogue chutes. They use tailhooks though. You must be thinking about Norwegian AF. They have chutes in F-16 and will have them in F-35 also. Bases in Norway are near ocean and runways often get icy.
Brand new DCS World player, hoping to be on the Hornet platform this week (as soon as my flight controls get here). Great stuff! I'll be here quite a bit for your tutorials. Thank you
Incredible amount of detail has went into this sim. I remember the old days of my friend and I playing Falcon 3.0 on a 386-40 PC. Times sure have changed. Fun stuff.
Makes me laugh so hard thinking of the first Independence Day movie.. In reality that crazy guy who jumps in an F18 for the first time ever would just be watching Wags to learn as he goes 😂
Dude the level of detail is truly spot on. That's the real Bitchin Betty too! (her name is Leslie Shook by the way) DCS went all out on this one and deserve every penny my broke but can't afford :). This is awesome for me because I had a chance to interview Mrs. Shook and get her story about being Bitchin' Betty, then I got a chance to interview Kim Crow (she's the original. Leslie came in later and re-recorded some things because of the new systems). DCS FTW this is a great product by a great development company. Good job DCS!
Not suggesting its bad, in any way. The f18 is just one of my two favourite aircraft (the f15 is the other, but low fidelity doesnt rock my boat so the fc3 version i rarely touch) - hence I am eagerly awaiting it.Razbam's efforts on the harrier are nothing short of remarkable, and Im sure it will continue to get better - much like the m2k (which is also fantastic, of course).
Looking forward to some of these Virpl Products. I ended up ordering the Warthog, but the panels are are making my mouth water. Transitioning into DCS from X-Plane using yokes or the recent TCA Airbus stick has been great, but I'm getting bored flying straight and level for hours on end. Great video!
Hey Matt Wagner, I've noticed that the bolts attaching the left canopy handle are missing, while they are on the right handle. I don't know if this is intended, but pictures of the aircraft I've seen have bolts on both left and right handles. Noticed it in every video of the F/A-18C so far. Just wanted to point it out. Nice progress. Cheers!
I fully enjoyed the content!!!!! My father was a Probablity-Failure Engineer, for Teledyne, Lockheed, GE, Boing, etc. He gave me the genetics, and environmental, love for this subject matter. I am attempting to apply this knowledge to quad-freestlye. But that was an awesome walkthru! Thank You! (shared/ liked/ subbed) Hollaz!
Dude that was awesome I loved watching this video and going through the preflight. There is so much to learn and get into. Lots of abbreviations to look up now too! 👍🏼✌🏼
Data for the test is on the tape. The reason this is not hard coded on a chip is to allow for updates to the system. Part of the test is checking the voltage to explosive squibs that detonate the fire bottle frangible disks to allow the extinguishing agent to quickly flood the engine nacelle, so it's not simply a warning light test. The reason the data's on "tape" instead of transmitted or solid state device is for security and portability purposes. The tape also holds information specific to the pilot and mission. A physical medium is better suited to reliability and security.
Are you asking me, or Matt Wagner? I know because I was an engineer in the USNavy. Matt knows because he develops simulators for the US Military. You can know too. Go to digitalcombatsimulator.com and get some aircraft modules. They come with detailed manuals to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about each bird. This is what they call a 'study sim' and it's better than pie.
F-18 is the first module I bought. I will buy F-16, Av8b and maps when STEAM has a sale. It takes a long time to get familiar with the F-18, but once you do, you’ll get real good with the game.
I got taught in the raaf to set 15 degrees nose up on take off is that a normal procedure or was that just a one off type thing?? I’m still in training and would like to know. Thanks
I am not a huge fan of the "Bitchin' Betty" voice in the hornet... I understand they needed a voice irritating in order to make the pilot react, but it is kinda too anyoning haha (the module looks fantastic and i cant wait to fly in the new version of DCS, aweseom job).
Just imagine when DCS World becomes a massive multiplayer game run through an ongoing dynamic campaign i.e.: when there are stakes and a meaningful outcome and something to DO with all these wonderful aircraft and maps.. I wish that DCS would run a kickstarter campaign to fund this kind of initiative, which would be the logical next step in the sim's evolutionary trajectory. One can always dream..
Digital Combat Simulator is FREE ! you can fly the Su-25 Frogfoot and P-51 Mustang for free. The other modules cost a modest amount each (modest considering the effort required to build them). www.digitalcombatsimulator.com Given you can try it for now cost, there aren't any reasons why aviation and simulator fans don't give it a go.
This is insane, I'm a f18c mechanic in the Marine Corps and this plane is spot on. Even the fire loops sounds the same as the real jet. Incredible work!
Is it based off the F/A-18C NATOPS? If so, that's pretty sick.
cool
Audible tones even sound the same. I was a crew chief on Ospreys but they use the same mission computer and avionics. Never been in an F18 but since it has similar avionics it took me about 3 times going from cold to flight ready to commit it to memory. Very in-depth, brought back all sorts of fun memories lol
What does it say after the left, right and apu warnings? I can't understand the word
@@IllicLanthresh bleed air left, bleed air right
Well idk how to do my taxes, but im glad i now know how to start a fighter jet
Heh taxes forget those im buying all the jets
*US Marine Corps wants to know your location*
Life is short!. You have to set priorities and focus on the more important things!!
I spit my drink out reading that comment!
I just did mine and can buy this now lol
I have about 1500 hours in this aircraft. I'm absolutely amazed at the realism of this simulator. Spot on, even to the point of cycling the battery to quickly getting the aural tones on startup. Very impressive. I love this airplane......
My only comment is that you can wait for 15% to start the engine, not 20%.
My additional comment is that the aircraft actually will almost rotate for you. It gets very light at the nosewheel takeoff speed. The Super Hornet, however, doesn't like to get airborne, you have to force her to go flying.
I was a F/A-18C Engine Mechanic/Plane Captain with VMFA-312 in the mid 90's. I was turn qual'd meaning I could go out and do both low and high powered maintenance turns. This video brings back a lot of memories and is spot on. Thanks for posting.
what's a maintenance turn?
Im in the same unit😂 and a plane captain. Semper Fi brotha
Like prolly he could fly the machine and see if it needs maintenances or something I'm guessing he's a fighter pilot but more of a fighter jets mechanic some mechanics are pilots cause they have to know how to fly it to hear it actually run and see everything live cause a pilot can only explain so much if something's wrong with it like car mechanics do they take ur car for a lil spin
Vape Clouds901 Wrong. You keep vaping though. 🙄
@@kentgregory3299 lol was just my guess I really wasn't 100 percent for sure just way it sounded and of course I'll be a vaping never said I was an airplane mechanic lmfao
0:00 - Intro & video explanation
2:03 - Preflight check
4:11 - Startup & 15:07 - Pretaxi check
16:30 Taxi & 17:42 - Pre T/O check
18:52 - Last check & T/O
Thank you
Arigato
thx
Bless your heart, you’re doing the lords work
Thx man
I used to do ground turns as a maintainer in the Navy, and the depth and accuracy you guys have achieved is amazing.
As a former F14 aviator this F18 check list and preflight was much shorter then mine. Someday I hope to have a computer strong enough to run DCS with the Tomcat add-on. I miss every day my home in the sky and the people I served with. Bravo Zulu on a great simulator.
did you down any enemy aircraft during your service?
@@bonesoneuropa1610 No but my wingman and I chased 2 Soviet Migs and one Soviet bomber out of fleet security range. I wished they would have kept coming, I had Master Arm enabled which set off tones in their cockpits, but sadly they bugged out.
@@briancclevenger that’s sad
As a Former Marine Parachute Rigger who spent a lot of time in the cockpit of a F/A18C, I never understood a fraction of what the controls meant or did. This was an insightful look at what my pilots did every day and explains why I stood below them on the tarmac so long during pre flight. I never knew there was so much involved.
I just wish I could run this game on my PC.
Very interesting. I found myself trying to memorize the instructions as if I were your student and this was a real training flight. You have a very calming instructional voice.
I was on F/A-18 (A-D) as avionics (AT) for 7 years. This is pretty much spot on.
Good and Aggravating memories all around - those things fought you every step of the way as you tried to fix them.
I spent 15 years on these and the Alphas. Amazing job! You even have the paint wear in the right places. Just amazing! we used to play F/A Korea with our pilots. This is light years beyond.
I used to play that game a lot - until somehow my opponents where able to get missile lock on me so far before I could see them on radar etc that I figured they must have been using some sort of hack and then it wasn't fun anymore. When I first got X-Plane, I missed the carrier landing so many times until I found a copy of the POH and realized that starting the SIM on approach with the SIM's default loadout, mainly fuel, made me too heavy to slow down enough to safely land without dropping like a stone. Once I had the SIM configured in a way that was more consistent with real life it was far easier to - unless the simulated carrier decide to do a hard over turn as I reached the burble. I am not a pilot - but rank the F/A-18 as one of my favorite aircraft, along with the SR-71 and the Space Shuttle Orbiter.
As someone who grew up playing F/A-18 Korea seeing this video gives me goosebumps.
0/ Same here, cut my teeth on 3.0 and Korea. Still, miss the music she made, the cockpit sound is like no other. And flew it on a laptop with a mouse :)
Oh how i miss that rotating 3dfx logo. Had lots of fun with Hornet Korea!!
You know there is an iOS version of that game available. Very similar and has pretty clever UI tricks to make it playable on a mobile.
just a lurker here, and that was damn amazing...actually so immersive even on my 15 inch lap top screen I got a "feeling of motion" on your takeoff roll and rotation. Awesome job and judging by some comments, you brought back some great memories...Thank you
It’s 6am in Vegas and I just learned how to fire up and launch a Hornet. Nice work!
Damn, I came here expecting to hear the famous "howl" when the engines start up and again you guys did not fail to impress! Can't wait for the release ;)
This was super cool to see. I used to be able to run these up for high-power turns in VMFA-314. Only correction on your startup is the air turbine starter is run off the APU to turn the motors over for starting and not the driveshaft. The driveshaft on the motor then turns the AMAD for the all the accessories. Super fun to watch.
Really happy to finally get a high fidelity US carrier aircraft in DCS, good work!
Back in the late 90s and early aughties Jane's was the go to for military realism. I still have fond memories of flying my Apache NOE while popping up over a ridge to rain hellfires on the unsuspecting tank convoy, dropping back down so they can't pick me up on radar, and hi tailing it back to base :). Best game of the century. Up until DCS World came out. I tried the first DCS:Blackshark back in the day and was impressed with the realism. It wasn't quite Jane's level at that time. Then DCS:World comes out and shattered expectations. Each new DLC they release is better than the last. I bought the KA-50 first (of course), then the Harrier, then the A-10C, a couple of other randos (F5e and Huey), and finally wound up with the F18 and couldn't be happier. I'm looking at picking up the F-14 from Heatblur Simulations on the next Steam sale :P I'm more familiar with the AWG-9 than the F18 suite. I was an AT in the Navy during the 80s when the Tomcat was still the big kid on the block and there were very few '18 squadrons around at the time, so I have a special place in my heart for the Tomcat.
Never looked forward to a simulation so much. This looks so good and judjing by the detail that you guys are going into it's going to be an instant classic.
Super, thanks for this new video !!!! The F/A-18 will be a MUST to HAVE module !!
skulleader must yes, along with a warthog and spitfire, p51 thrown in for good measure
id rather a few top notch high quality modules like this, than heaps of basic aircraft
hope this one shines !
Yup totally with the new thrustmaster stick its even better
What’s not to like about this video-nice work.
Ok ill get you out
Worked on Hornets for 5 years....this is SPOT ON
Seriously considering selling my kids just so I have more time with the Hornet
aha
Kids are not important, only Hornet is important!! (Fifth element)
Ohhh shit theres a badass here. @raul castillo
Haha calling somebody a russian fucktard when they dont have a Russian name, let alone when you cant even type a complete sentence that makes sense.
Sell family to buy hotas and all dcs models
Incredible display of handling such a marvel of engineering. You showed everything but the cup holders.
Watching this made me think how far we came since the game Pong.😆
I was a Marine IWT Tech on A&B’s in the 80’s VFA-125. This sure put me back in the seat. Thanks for the cool vid.
Wags, @13:58, the rudder check showed 15 degrees deflection, not 30. That is because your flaps switch was in Auto. If you move the flaps switch to half (or Full), you should get 30 degrees. You can see the deflection is 30 on the left DDI after the start of the first engine with the flaps switch in the full position. Also the flight manual says to move the throttle to idle at 15% for engine start - Page III-7-16 of A1-F18AC-NFM-000 . Otherwise a good basic run down for what is shaping up to be the most awesome module ever.
ok smart@$$, now take your pills !
Coolest remark, well noted
It all depends on air humidity - the engine idle was correct for a new engine.
NATOPS flight manual states 20% then advance throttle to idle.
@@thewhiteeazye2728 NATOPS ----- In the trash ----- the enemy knows it too! =}
Wow dcs looks so beautiful. I was watching old videos (like 4 years ago) and this looks like a completely new game
This looks awesome. Caucuses 2.5 looks incredible. I can’t wait hopefully 2.5 will be just around the corner.
Graphics on this sim are nothing short of spectacular, just mind blowing. This puts X-Plane 11 graphics to shame. Fantastic tutorial Matt, well done. This tutorial is on the pro level.
this looks so real. the only way I knew it was a game was when I saw a point mounter and empty seat. #pilot
What an awesome talkthrough. I'm super stoked to get in to DCS and with hornet as my first (or at least the first I want to learn) this is extremely helpful and brilliant. Thanks!
Never forget Russell's sacrifice. A true hero... lol.
BelGeode Up. Youuurrrrrrrsssss!
i like the part in the movie where the speed bake comes up and a parachute comes out.
Finnish AF has C & D and I've never seen them using chutes.
I'm quite sure Finnish AF doesn't have drogue chutes. They use tailhooks though. You must be thinking about Norwegian AF. They have chutes in F-16 and will have them in F-35 also. Bases in Norway are near ocean and runways often get icy.
BelGeode you can't fake at that speed
Brand new DCS World player, hoping to be on the Hornet platform this week (as soon as my flight controls get here). Great stuff! I'll be here quite a bit for your tutorials. Thank you
So detailed! Nice work!
Game name?
First sim I've seen get the engine start sound right. I'm impressed.
I look forward to purchasing this module!
Incredible amount of detail has went into this sim. I remember the old days of my friend and I playing Falcon 3.0 on a 386-40 PC. Times sure have changed. Fun stuff.
I am ready for the Pre-Purchase!
This persons voice put me in la la land. I was hypnotized in 5 minutes!
Makes me laugh so hard thinking of the first Independence Day movie.. In reality that crazy guy who jumps in an F18 for the first time ever would just be watching Wags to learn as he goes 😂
Fantastic levels of realism from a simulator that has no peers...love it.
I love that you are still doing this, Matt! This reminds me of Jane's F/A-18 but with a more clickable cockpit. Any chance we can do carrier landings?
I don't even fly, but this was possibly the coolest video I've ever seen!
That was so cool! So realistic, compared to what I grew up with.
I may have to pick up something like this... if it'll run on my Linux machine!
No,it will need a gaming pc
Dude the level of detail is truly spot on. That's the real Bitchin Betty too! (her name is Leslie Shook by the way) DCS went all out on this one and deserve every penny my broke but can't afford :). This is awesome for me because I had a chance to interview Mrs. Shook and get her story about being Bitchin' Betty, then I got a chance to interview Kim Crow (she's the original. Leslie came in later and re-recorded some things because of the new systems). DCS FTW this is a great product by a great development company. Good job DCS!
Magnificent!
Having a blast with the Harrier currently - but (sorry Razbam) it really is just a stop-gap awaiting this beauty.
Not suggesting its bad, in any way. The f18 is just one of my two favourite aircraft (the f15 is the other, but low fidelity doesnt rock my boat so the fc3 version i rarely touch) - hence I am eagerly awaiting it.Razbam's efforts on the harrier are nothing short of remarkable, and Im sure it will continue to get better - much like the m2k (which is also fantastic, of course).
Good to know. Next time I go on a bender, and just happen to wake up in the cockpit of a Hornet, I would be able to get home quickly. Thanks buddy.
I have same excitement I had back in lomac days
Same here... i remember you man... i was with 3rd Sqn..
I just got the hornet and I was lost on startup. Thank you so much!
TAKE MY MONEY! TAKE ALL OF MY MONEY!!!
Obligatory m.imgur.com/gallery/Cv8p0I3
:D
Oke oke I'll take your money.
Thanks bro.
they will, because aircrafts there costs A LOT of money
No worries, $100 sound good? thats what this virtual plan costs. still pretty sick tho
Looking forward to some of these Virpl Products. I ended up ordering the Warthog, but the panels are are making my mouth water. Transitioning into DCS from X-Plane using yokes or the recent TCA Airbus stick has been great, but I'm getting bored flying straight and level for hours on end. Great video!
Really enjoying the videos and updates!
A teasing no teaser can beat! Thank you, Matt!
As you can see you have spent 20 minutes of your life watching a guy explaining to you how to takeoff.
I couldnt imagine actual pilot training for fighter jets. They probably teach you how to open the canopy for 50 hours haha.
@@cameronmchugh4153 lmao they talk about EVERY lil detail lol
Really nice... the epitome of professionalism and engineering!
Wow. Count me in for Prepurchase.
Wow so gorgeous...can't wait long enough for the official release...
Hey Matt Wagner, I've noticed that the bolts attaching the left canopy handle are missing, while they are on the right handle. I don't know if this is intended, but pictures of the aircraft I've seen have bolts on both left and right handles. Noticed it in every video of the F/A-18C so far. Just wanted to point it out. Nice progress. Cheers!
No, it is correct. All of our reference photos have no bolts on the left side of the canopy bow.
Ah cool I see that now
Simply amazing. I really hope that we'll get this in early access by my birthday in late January next year. :)
8:45
be peep be peep
i hear Janes F/A-18 there lol
best master caution sound
WOW!! this is the most professional simulator videos i ever seen....well done!!! thumbs up
Best simulator I’ve ever seen. Would really love to see something like this for the Apache D/E model. What’s the possibility of that?
Idk
The Apache is now being mentioned in hushed whispers
Thanks for the tutorial, I was really curious about the procedures!
FFS Matt, you owe me a new keyboard because I just came all over mine.
Whoaaaaaaa
Personally Matt ows me a keyboard because he kept making me press the space bar on mine :/
I've never heard of this flight sim before, but now I'm very interested in it. Looks very impressive that's for sure.
Matt, just noticed this but you forgot to set the magnetos to both
haha
In all seriousness though excellent job. I can't imagine the effort it took to get this far.
legendary video, i just bought the FA18C.
Thanks mate
This is awesome but it gives anxiety. There is a reason I wasn't a real fighter pilot. Don't they have a push to start plane...lol
I fully enjoyed the content!!!!! My father was a Probablity-Failure Engineer, for Teledyne, Lockheed, GE, Boing, etc. He gave me the genetics, and environmental, love for this subject matter. I am attempting to apply this knowledge to quad-freestlye. But that was an awesome walkthru! Thank You!
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Hollaz!
Always check final before lining up
Dude that was awesome I loved watching this video and going through the preflight. There is so much to learn and get into. Lots of abbreviations to look up now too! 👍🏼✌🏼
I hope Thrustmaster creates a replica joystick for the f18 as well. I will gladly spend another 500 dollars 😆
Can't wait to get my hands on it!!! It is such a beautiful aircraft...
Amazing. What did you mean about needing to rewind the tape? Are the warning sounds on a tape?
Data for the test is on the tape. The reason this is not hard coded on a chip is to allow for updates to the system. Part of the test is checking the voltage to explosive squibs that detonate the fire bottle frangible disks to allow the extinguishing agent to quickly flood the engine nacelle, so it's not simply a warning light test. The reason the data's on "tape" instead of transmitted or solid state device is for security and portability purposes. The tape also holds information specific to the pilot and mission. A physical medium is better suited to reliability and security.
StrongHarm wow, awesome answer thanks!
How did you get all this information? I would think even F/A-18 pilots don't know the systems that well.
Are you asking me, or Matt Wagner? I know because I was an engineer in the USNavy. Matt knows because he develops simulators for the US Military. You can know too. Go to digitalcombatsimulator.com and get some aircraft modules. They come with detailed manuals to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about each bird. This is what they call a 'study sim' and it's better than pie.
Ryan McGowan I’m pretty sure they do considering they are in the military.
F-18 is the first module I bought.
I will buy F-16, Av8b and maps when STEAM has a sale.
It takes a long time to get familiar with the F-18, but once you do, you’ll get real good with the game.
what computer specs are you running?
Saved to “just in case” playlist
The amount of buttons that fall under “have no idea what this does” category is staggering.
I got taught in the raaf to set 15 degrees nose up on take off is that a normal procedure or was that just a one off type thing?? I’m still in training and would like to know. Thanks
You should provably ask your instructor instead of the internet.
Thanks a lot Matt, you teach as if you've put some time in on this plane. Very much apricated.
When you play war thunder simulator and you hear that the f18 recovers from spins automatically
Hey I really was thinking about getting that game is it badass?? What all planes can u fly?? What all can u do??
@@brettcoyle2399 All ww2 planes
Vape Clouds901 it’s free to play so try it out and if you don’t like it there’s no consequences
Awesome vid on the FA/18 hornet! Thanks!
Please turn down the TACAN Ident volume after you've tuned and ident'd the aid.. **TRIGGERED**
That's one good and fun way to blow your instructor ear drums out. Especially with the horrific NDB static lol.
That was real as it gets for sure.. Thank you.
I am not a huge fan of the "Bitchin' Betty" voice in the hornet... I understand they needed a voice irritating in order to make the pilot react, but it is kinda too anyoning haha (the module looks fantastic and i cant wait to fly in the new version of DCS, aweseom job).
You can turn her down via the intercom panel.
I think she is part of the beast so I'll keep it as it should be; but I think they went too irritating there compare to other "aicraft voices" :p !
I actually prefer her voice to the usual one.
Captn Courget I guess that's why she's called Bitchin' Betty haha
Captn Courget I like the one in he eagle but that's not the actual voice. They certainly did a bang up job with this hornet
Man that was fun. I'd love to try that...from a checklist of course. Really cool. Thanks!
release please!
This is awesome, Matt! Thanks for making this video. Day one buy!
Ahhhh release the early access please
Just imagine when DCS World becomes a massive multiplayer game run through an ongoing dynamic campaign i.e.: when there are stakes and a meaningful outcome and something to DO with all these wonderful aircraft and maps..
I wish that DCS would run a kickstarter campaign to fund this kind of initiative, which would be the logical next step in the sim's evolutionary trajectory.
One can always dream..
If it takes that much time to take off. The enemy will have bomb the Hell of the Airfield ...something is wrong!
Outstanding Narration!!
Marine Corps Plane Captain on these birds, thanks for the flashback! Way cool!
This is simply awesome. Thanks for sharing!
"Russell from Independence Day could fly a Hornet" - that alone killed me, hahaha
Interesting stuff. I don't own the sim, but appreciate your team's attention to detail. Kudos!
Digital Combat Simulator is FREE ! you can fly the Su-25 Frogfoot and P-51 Mustang for free. The other modules cost a modest amount each (modest considering the effort required to build them).
www.digitalcombatsimulator.com
Given you can try it for now cost, there aren't any reasons why aviation and simulator fans don't give it a go.
Great job on the video Wags, can't wait to see more.
Great Channel Matt....thx for all the work you do!
Beautiful stuff, Matt! Can't wait!
Simply amazing, well done! Looking forward to it