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In the beginning of the video, why do you call the IR feature a Thermal Pod?? I'm assuming that it isn't actually a pod like a TGP, but rather a suite of stitched camera feeds and digital zooms?
its honestly one of the coolest features of this game i wish more vr games would do something like it it automatically lets you record it or stream through discord and you can have 3rd person footage or even have it follow missiles/bombs
Incase you don't know yet, what happened at the end was you got too close to the enemy air base and the server popped your canopy and killed your engines.
Yeah, this is Smoked Turkey, I had just hit that warning before you, tried to warn you over comms cause I saw you were coming in hot after me. Nice flying with you m8 o7.
Drewski's vids on VTOL VR are why Im currently in the process of ordering a 5G Router and soon, a Quest 2. I've been playing Tiny Combat Arena and it is not enough! I gotta have this game. Keep being awesome, Drewski!
I've come to give my obligatory 🤓 But also love the VTOL VR content. The arcade esc flight sim mixed with super intense combat sim knowledge is always super fun
@@famousartguymemebro somewhat agreed, I understand it’s ranked gameplay and it’s competitive but I have never been in a community that flat out refuses to help newcomers. I love the fact that there is a ranked server like this but the people in it are a big put off for me.
IIRC the EOTS housing in the F-35 is made of sapphire, which is transparent to both IR, near IR, and visible light. It also allows lasers to pass through it for targeting.
This is my first time watching an OpDrewski video, and oh man! The casual display of piloting skill is quite humbling. As someone who spent some time in VTOLVR, and gave up because I didn't think I'd ever get the hang of the basic flight controls, bravo for that ridge hugging!
I can't believe there's no mention of this Chase being the same Chase that broke into the AH-94 private lobby in that older video. Drewski, it looked like you were twisting the stick when taxiing/vlogging-- if you didn't know, you can use rudder pedals from your regular sim setup in VTOL.
Or you could just use BYO Joystick and with it your full HOTAS setup. I basically have to with my Pico 4, or I'll be doing all sorts of unintended maneuvers.
The lens elements are probably germanium (Ge). Windows for the pod it self is probably either zinc sulfide (ZnS) or zinc selenium (ZnSe) as they will be transparent through all spectrums including visible (with some tinting, but correctable). They will also probably have diamond like coating (DLC) and a type of anti reflective coating (AR) for improved durability and performance. 🤓How is that for nerding out🤓
Seeing videos like this is why I miss playing VTOL on the regular... This is EXACTLY the kinder server I would love to vibe in. I am a, loosely used term, OKAY pilot. I feel this is a server to really hone in your PVP and general BVR skills. Fantastic video! Might have to pull out my VR and find this server
A good thing you can do in the F45 is to lock someone on the tsd, then slave the EOTS onto them, if you manage to get a lock with the eots, it is essentially an unbreakable radar lock that you can use to shoot planes accurately without ever turning your radar on.
Chase's dedicated server is actually the ONLY dedicated server. Chase wrote his own code to run the lobby without being in game. he also doesn't release the code. you can't get it, and the Developers haven't released dedicated servers. I can only hope this changes because I want to run a dedicated server.
The general consensus right now is that giving people open access to dedicated servers would be a bad idea as the community is too small, and having too many dedicated servers would spread all the players too thin across all servers
Yea thats why i say boycott chase, he is super toxic and super ego driven. If you reach out to him he berates you and will even go on to threaten banning you since he is close with the dev. Its insane
This is incredible, it's a refreshing take on a game that itself is a refreshing take on mil-sim. I don't think game devs in studios like this get enough credit for the work they do.
FLIR(forward looking infra red) windows on our LANTIRN pods(F-14/-15/-16) was orange, kind of like frozen orange juice concentrate, opaque but with a kind of depth..... Not sure if they were germanium though. Difficult to find specs for that window. They seemed orange the whole way through when they were broken, iirc. IT was 20 years ago though, eh, memory could be off. IIRC, they were radioactive if broken, so bird strikes or maintenance fuckups were sort of a big deal.
This makes me want to pick up VTOL VR so much more. Before, I was just like "it's a cool game, but I don't feel like there's much specifically for me to do." This server provides me with a goal, which is exactly what I need.
thermal cooled gimbal lenses on planes like that - starfire and all - are usually saphire lenses- germanium is used for less advanced / uncooled thermal sensors in most cases.
At the end you lost engines and canopy because you got too close to the enemy base. It's to prevent spawn camping them. Also, in the 45, it should really be flown not using radar at all if possible. Cam lock will guide 120s. Radar gives away your location. Also keep in mind that any external missiles/ pylons negate stealth. When at closer range they should be ejected. Also, if you eject or crash with enemy near, you take huge elo losses, sometimes even if you eject after being hit but the plane is still sort of flying.
Yo drewski! I started playing VTOL a bit after I saw your T55 video. I've been loving the ranked server lately. I usually play the T55 with only 2x aim 9e, or the EF24 with a pile of aim 120d.
More VR games need to add full cockpits like this. It's so incredibly immersive. Back when this game had dynamic day night cycles and I saw the sun coming up over the horizon on my way back to the carrier it brought a tear to my eye, I was so in it.
@@Krystalmythif you enable the public testing branch for VTOL VR (1.10) BahamutoD added overcloud and dynamic time of day and is currently in testing. It's popular enough that you can consistently find multiplayer servers in the public testing branch
Aces High had the same thing 20 years ago. You got points that accrued. You could use those points to take out a tempest or 262, perhaps a tiger tank. Fun times.
Hey drewski, I definitely recommend explosions and fire’s video on thermal flares and seekers, I was really fascinated by the extremely toxic elements we use to see what our eyes can’t :)
Yo drewski. Use the beta for VTOL. It has dynamic weather, clouds, radio unicom, and an updated navigation system. Also, the Kestrel cockpit was completely overhauled, and every plane has that little box with the 9 number buttons for radio and stuff now.
Hey drewski , you should try out multi-crew tank combat 4 , it’s a really cool game to play , especially with its world war 2 mode , but… it’s on Roblox… still a cool game tho…
Is there a way to do some sort of full crew pvp? Like, 2 man jets, full crew larger planes like an AC-130 or anything? Would LOVE to do some group ranked. Would be so sick coordinating with friends in VR
Love that you're making videos with this game again this is great. my only gripe with VR is that it's a pain to set up and get going with. i wish i could just throw a headset on and jump into a game but it's always such a production!
My experience right now isn't too bad. Quest 3 and a Puppis S1 USB access point with my laptop. Turn on computer + access point, turn on headset, auto-connect to access point, open Virtual Desktop, open SteamVR, run Vtolvr.
@@Flatlala i do appreciate that. it's the same with the quest 2 which i have. those are still a lot of steps though. not to sound like an entitled turd, but i just wish it was like "put headset on, open up steam, launch game". this game is easily the best flight sim for VR newbs AND vets. it's just a bunch of fun :P
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In the beginning of the video, why do you call the IR feature a Thermal Pod?? I'm assuming that it isn't actually a pod like a TGP, but rather a suite of stitched camera feeds and digital zooms?
Dam that's cold
33:14 🤨
can you play a little bit more dcs? Your DCS videos are fr the best with GS and GR
Play some onward vr or ghost of tabor soon
Its super uncanny seeing drewski in a VR game moving around in the cockpit like hes recording a vlog
Drew: What's up guys! today we're putting the taxpayers in a absolute frenzy
i fucking love it
I know that was pretty fuckin cool
Cant get enough. Would be cool to see this type of animation in DCS World someday!
its honestly one of the coolest features of this game i wish more vr games would do something like it it automatically lets you record it or stream through discord and you can have 3rd person footage or even have it follow missiles/bombs
i love how mannerisms/personality shine through with VR.
Incase you don't know yet, what happened at the end was you got too close to the enemy air base and the server popped your canopy and killed your engines.
OHHH lol that’s good
plane was built Boeing tough
Yeah, this is Smoked Turkey, I had just hit that warning before you, tried to warn you over comms cause I saw you were coming in hot after me. Nice flying with you m8 o7.
31:07 it popped up but really short. I can imagine you miss that when you are that locked in on the kill hahaha
I think he ran out of fuel
Petition for drewski to try an convince growling sidewinder to play this with him
I was thinking about it just yesterday!
yes
i agree, but wish it was dcs
yes
@goldfishPACIFIER I would be okay with that aswell
when he hits you with the Germanium stare 😩
🤓
You need to play with drewski at some point, pretty sure that's guaranteed to be comedy gold
@smalldummy804 the collab we don't deserve, but we all need.
Best VTOL Channel around
*vine boom*
The Vlog style intro was soooo good!
Thank u dad ❤
@@OperatorDrewski 🥴
@@OperatorDrewskilol
OVER G, OVER G, OVER G, PULLUP, PULLUP.
Music to my ears.
i keep hearing "PLAP PLAP PLAP"
Germanium 🤓
300 likes, 0 replys, lemme fix that.
@@ZaGentleMan 🥺
If nobody has mentioned it, having a picture of tech from the bad batch as a patch is sick. You have earned my respect.
It’s his steam pfp prolly
@@theyoungknight138 it is
poor tech I didnt even notice
Drewski's vids on VTOL VR are why Im currently in the process of ordering a 5G Router and soon, a Quest 2. I've been playing Tiny Combat Arena and it is not enough! I gotta have this game.
Keep being awesome, Drewski!
good choice!! VTOL VR has no right to be as fun as it is. Especially coming from a single dev, that dev being the one that started BDarmory as well.
@@Bomkz I didn't know that, awesome!
@@TheMiGger yeah!
You're gonna love it!
It's so worth it bro.
when drewski drops a 30min vtolvr video, you know it’s gonna be good.
I've come to give my obligatory 🤓
But also love the VTOL VR content. The arcade esc flight sim mixed with super intense combat sim knowledge is always super fun
LOVE the camera you can place and talk to like vr. More games should have this imo. SUPER enjoyable and entertaining to watch
BTW the F/A-26B has a little deployable rear view mirror in the cockpit
Great video, glad you're enjoying the server!
Your server is the bread and butter of VTOL man
Stop gate keeping the dedicated server method and actually help the community instead of stroking your own ego
@@famousartguymeme That's not something bob ross would say :(
@@famousartguymemebro somewhat agreed, I understand it’s ranked gameplay and it’s competitive but I have never been in a community that flat out refuses to help newcomers. I love the fact that there is a ranked server like this but the people in it are a big put off for me.
@@Pit_viper_racing You clearly havent joined chases discord server,bro, there you'd get all the help u need!
Your flight videos are always my favorite. I live near an airbase, so the constant sound of FA-18 and F-35's overhead makes the video more imersive.
IIRC the EOTS housing in the F-35 is made of sapphire, which is transparent to both IR, near IR, and visible light. It also allows lasers to pass through it for targeting.
This is my first time watching an OpDrewski video, and oh man! The casual display of piloting skill is quite humbling. As someone who spent some time in VTOLVR, and gave up because I didn't think I'd ever get the hang of the basic flight controls, bravo for that ridge hugging!
I can't believe there's no mention of this Chase being the same Chase that broke into the AH-94 private lobby in that older video.
Drewski, it looked like you were twisting the stick when taxiing/vlogging-- if you didn't know, you can use rudder pedals from your regular sim setup in VTOL.
Yeah I forgot to plug em in for this sesh, I'm luckily alright with the VR controls alone hehe
even better, you can change the control so its on one of the thumbsticks
@@sgtjonzoI tried that, but never could get used to it. It’s cool that they have it as an option though
@@sgtjonzomeans you lose the ability to switch SOI without letting go of the throttle though.
Or you could just use BYO Joystick and with it your full HOTAS setup.
I basically have to with my Pico 4, or I'll be doing all sorts of unintended maneuvers.
what you have to remembre from this video : "PULL UP PULL UP !"
"must be flying a Boeing airplane" 🤣
Just snuck it in there, i almost choked
The lens elements are probably germanium (Ge). Windows for the pod it self is probably either zinc sulfide (ZnS) or zinc selenium (ZnSe) as they will be transparent through all spectrums including visible (with some tinting, but correctable). They will also probably have diamond like coating (DLC) and a type of anti reflective coating (AR) for improved durability and performance. 🤓How is that for nerding out🤓
Seeing videos like this is why I miss playing VTOL on the regular... This is EXACTLY the kinder server I would love to vibe in. I am a, loosely used term, OKAY pilot. I feel this is a server to really hone in your PVP and general BVR skills. Fantastic video! Might have to pull out my VR and find this server
A good thing you can do in the F45 is to lock someone on the tsd, then slave the EOTS onto them, if you manage to get a lock with the eots, it is essentially an unbreakable radar lock that you can use to shoot planes accurately without ever turning your radar on.
It truly is amazing to me, how VTOL VR is the little flight sim that could, it's an absolute GEM
And that while being made by a solo dev...
Imagine MS Flight or DCS engine but with VOTL's Controls and flight mechanics. It would be a match made in heaven IMO. Best of both worlds
NEW VTOL VIDEO LETS GOOOOO
This video made me come back to VTOL VR! I was meaning to, but needed this little push :)
Chase's dedicated server is actually the ONLY dedicated server. Chase wrote his own code to run the lobby without being in game. he also doesn't release the code. you can't get it, and the Developers haven't released dedicated servers. I can only hope this changes because I want to run a dedicated server.
Sounds like the start of a new collab project with ChatGPT!
The general consensus right now is that giving people open access to dedicated servers would be a bad idea as the community is too small, and having too many dedicated servers would spread all the players too thin across all servers
Yea thats why i say boycott chase, he is super toxic and super ego driven. If you reach out to him he berates you and will even go on to threaten banning you since he is close with the dev. Its insane
@@famousartguymemecitation needed (hint he made it up)
@@famousartguymeme Sounds like a right prick.
Hey drewski, idk if you'll read this but I just wanna say you helped me get going while I was at my lowest low. Thank you.
This is incredible, it's a refreshing take on a game that itself is a refreshing take on mil-sim.
I don't think game devs in studios like this get enough credit for the work they do.
FLIR(forward looking infra red) windows on our LANTIRN pods(F-14/-15/-16) was orange, kind of like frozen orange juice concentrate, opaque but with a kind of depth.....
Not sure if they were germanium though. Difficult to find specs for that window. They seemed orange the whole way through when they were broken, iirc. IT was 20 years ago though, eh, memory could be off. IIRC, they were radioactive if broken, so bird strikes or maintenance fuckups were sort of a big deal.
dude... this video is really awesome. the in game perspective shifts was so effing immersive! really cool!
This makes me want to pick up VTOL VR so much more. Before, I was just like "it's a cool game, but I don't feel like there's much specifically for me to do." This server provides me with a goal, which is exactly what I need.
This is one of my most anticipated games for when I get a vr capable pc I’ve played way too much warthunder and need some vtol vr in my life
thermal cooled gimbal lenses on planes like that - starfire and all - are usually saphire lenses- germanium is used for less advanced / uncooled thermal sensors in most cases.
Just played on the server, it had 12 people online and I can really recommend it. The people on there were very nice aswell
As an Ace Combat fan, the "pull up" alarm is just an ambiant music
It makes me so happy to see more vtol content on the Chanel
At the end you lost engines and canopy because you got too close to the enemy base. It's to prevent spawn camping them. Also, in the 45, it should really be flown not using radar at all if possible. Cam lock will guide 120s. Radar gives away your location. Also keep in mind that any external missiles/ pylons negate stealth. When at closer range they should be ejected.
Also, if you eject or crash with enemy near, you take huge elo losses, sometimes even if you eject after being hit but the plane is still sort of flying.
11:25 plap plap plap plap plap plap plap
Yo drewski! I started playing VTOL a bit after I saw your T55 video. I've been loving the ranked server lately. I usually play the T55 with only 2x aim 9e, or the EF24 with a pile of aim 120d.
Wait... you're in the logs, damn-
@@smalldummy804 I'm basically famous c:
the player models movements are so funny, 14:15 had me rolling
Do I know what is going on? Absolutely not at all, but did I enjoy it? Absolutely
Its okay I am in the same boat. I know just enough to kinda understand.
More VR games need to add full cockpits like this. It's so incredibly immersive. Back when this game had dynamic day night cycles and I saw the sun coming up over the horizon on my way back to the carrier it brought a tear to my eye, I was so in it.
Try Underdogs VR :D
@@srwhite9147 Holy hell what a recommend! Thank you so much! Never heard of this! I'm a total mecha slvt haha.
@@Krystalmyth 😁
@@Krystalmythif you enable the public testing branch for VTOL VR (1.10) BahamutoD added overcloud and dynamic time of day and is currently in testing.
It's popular enough that you can consistently find multiplayer servers in the public testing branch
Is this not coming back? Its in Public testing channel right?
Aces High had the same thing 20 years ago. You got points that accrued. You could use those points to take out a tempest or 262, perhaps a tiger tank. Fun times.
I believe the f-35 or sensor uses lab grown sapphire lenses for the EOTS pod although idk about the individual sensors inside
that ig cam thing is sooo good. i like it much and you use it very nice!
Hey drewski, I definitely recommend explosions and fire’s video on thermal flares and seekers, I was really fascinated by the extremely toxic elements we use to see what our eyes can’t :)
Having a camera in game to mount in cockpit is the coolest thing in gaming at the moment i think..
Hey drew, thanks for this one! Finally got on multiplayer because of this showcase.
30:53 "Hawk 2"....I hear, You...Spit on that thang Fox 1!
Of note, turning your ARAD to HUD ON is great for spotting and getting tally on people
It’s amazing how far tech has gotten
that was such a top gun maverick move, dope, loved it
i dont know anything about planes but man this was fun to watch
Brown Eyes patch spotted, big respect. Tech would have appreciated the rundown on germanium's use in thermal imaging systems.
its so weird seeing Drewski use actual bvr strategies instead of just abusing the g limiter toggle like most other people
G pulling player missiles without ripping your wings off is an actual skill, love it or hate it. I agree that it's nice to see other tactics as well.
@@saybrowt It would be nice if it wasnt a skill specific to 2 of the 4 airplane types
I just hopped off vtol vr for today. Im super into this game i love it im vr! And thanks for comjng back Drew. Vtol ja super exciting!
More VTOL!
it has weather now
I want to see Drewski try the "Ready Five" Mission for the 26. Think he'd enjoy that.
Drewski casually rizzing his viewers with facts and nerd stuff. Also I love the vlog/explanation style of the vtol gameplay with the handheld cam
Yo drewski. Use the beta for VTOL. It has dynamic weather, clouds, radio unicom, and an updated navigation system. Also, the Kestrel cockpit was completely overhauled, and every plane has that little box with the 9 number buttons for radio and stuff now.
Hey drewski , you should try out multi-crew tank combat 4 , it’s a really cool game to play , especially with its world war 2 mode , but… it’s on Roblox… still a cool game tho…
I wish Drewski would try Nuclear Option, especially with the economy changes coming next month
Little thing about the f/a, you have a rear view mirror folded up in the center of the canopy above you
Fun tip you can get Betty to shush it by hitting the master caution button!
10:35 Scared the shid out of me. I've been getting a lot of doorbell cam notifications for cars and then that happens lmao.
Nice video 👍 i actually ended up hitting rank 26 in that last game of yours.
Is there a way to do some sort of full crew pvp? Like, 2 man jets, full crew larger planes like an AC-130 or anything? Would LOVE to do some group ranked. Would be so sick coordinating with friends in VR
The coolest thing in this video… is the bobble-head with realistic physics😂
PLUP! PLUP! PLUP! PLUP! PLUP! PLUP! PLUP! PLUP! PLUP!
Hell yeah I love this server, been playing since season 1.
There's def a military recruiter licking his fingers right now
If you wanna know more about thermal technology explosions and fire has an excellent video about thermal cameras and flares
Chase's dedicated is a good server, i play on it all the time. it can get frustrating with BVR though
The narration from the cockpit is peak lmao
18:58 Drew just pulled a Top Gun Maverick ahh move
Love seeing the flight sim content. Any chance we get an F-4 vid?
Drewski & Growling Sidewinder Collab when?
drewski please for the love of god play more vtol on this server
You can set your yaw to the throttle thumb stick
I play that server daily, I love it so much
More of this!!! And more dcs while you're at it xD
Damn i need to boot up the old rift s! hope i see you out there drew!
Dude’s gotta try out Caw8
I like the bobble head in the corner.
Would LOVE to see more vids on this server!
Pull up sounds like Plop and I can't unhear it
new 30 minute vtol drewski video dropped just in time to eat my freschetta pizza. what a great tuesday
Study for finals or watch Drewski?
BRIMG BACK VTOL VR
I bought a Quest just for this game, had so much fun
THANK YOU 🙏🏼
So what Im getting is that an AIM7 is the jet equivalent of a flintlock.
"I'm gonna put you in my head now" - Chief to Cortana Probably
Love that you're making videos with this game again this is great. my only gripe with VR is that it's a pain to set up and get going with. i wish i could just throw a headset on and jump into a game but it's always such a production!
My experience right now isn't too bad. Quest 3 and a Puppis S1 USB access point with my laptop. Turn on computer + access point, turn on headset, auto-connect to access point, open Virtual Desktop, open SteamVR, run Vtolvr.
@@Flatlala i do appreciate that. it's the same with the quest 2 which i have. those are still a lot of steps though. not to sound like an entitled turd, but i just wish it was like "put headset on, open up steam, launch game". this game is easily the best flight sim for VR newbs AND vets. it's just a bunch of fun :P
You choose 1 (lowest)on cigarettes and tobacco, your a legend and everyone else who doesn’t smoke is
Yoooooo could u do more Vtol vr content i love it so much