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Volmarias posted:I got DCS Black Shark, and decided that perhaps having to learn Cyrillic to start up a helicopter was a bit too far into the sim genre for me at the time. There is an English cockpit, eh?
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BurntCornMuffin posted:The armament and capability of these planes (as represented in DCS) are as follows: If we don’t have local air superiority, those 25ts are going to be scrap before they get to deliver their weapons. Even with regular pilots in them, they will be able to tie up the enemy, and waste their time and resources before they get to our squadrons. As a bonus, they can be used to deliver bombs and rockets if they’re not needed in their primary role. I recommend Resolution Jaguar to give our strikers more cover, and give us defence in depth.
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Aero737, Can you scare up a set of plates for Santa Cruz? Ascot 1's going in with minimal visibility and effectively a NDB with range for approach.
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Snapshot posted:Aero737, No such luck, there aren't any plates available. On the upside, I've been able to pull up some satellite imagery and there is a turn around available midfield. Also no obstructions along the runway path all the way to the river other than trees. Snapshot fucked around with this message at 16:46 on Sep 30, 2023 |
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Ascot 1 - Op. Guinea Pig after action report: A/C status Ascot1-1, systems fault, aborted, A/C down while maintenance diagnoses fault. Time to resolution should be ok for next mission. Ascot1-2, 1-3, no concerns.  Ascot was to proceed to a specified drop point in the ocean, and deliver SBS with cargo to the waiting submarine before turning back to pick up parts. Pre drop, Ascot 1-1 had a malfunction requiring immediate mission abort and RTB. Due to effective planning, the SBS mission can proceed with 1/2 cargo modules delivered. Mission control passed to Breaky in Ascot 1-2, and proceeded without issue. Since all Hercules were carrying only minimum fuel reserves, excess capacity was available to haul the payload slated for Ascot 1-1. There were no concerns with cruise or landing in IMC.  Communication with ground stations was congested, but effective even with multiple airports on the same frequency. Also, Ascot 1 flight worked out some kinks with the autopilot modes, transitions, and cut out conditions. This assisted navigation, with all planes within visual range when IFR conditions lifted, with 0.7 nm spacing. The drop precision was ok, with AP issues leading to reversion to manual flight, and visual drop. As mentioned, IMC approach procedures were good, with landings at El Calafate and Puerto Santa Cruz performed by the numbers.  Due to the manual drop, it was close enough to be retrieved, but could have been closer; most practice was done to master dropping at parameters on autopilot. Communication of package status was hindered by not having a concise summary of codes in a handy location. AP glitches and unfamiliarity caused manual flight until the system could be engaged again. At points, the package frequency was overloaded, leading to messages being delayed until a gap in traffic could be found.  Going forward, the ABM team should split separate areas of responsibility onto different frequencies at their discretion. Due to Hercules AP concerns, a second waypoint shall be placed >2NM past any precision drops along the same flight path. Radios should be preprogrammed with UHF channels to allow quick switching as they are controlled from the FMC, and require focus inside the cockpit for several seconds to switch frequencies. Frequency transitions should be performed while autopilot can be engaged to avoid flight path deviations. Flight time was also not as planned, due to a slower speed than used in the planning; recommended speeds are approximately 170 KIAS in climb phases, and 230 KIAS in cruise, unless escorts are assigned. Cruise with escorts should be approximately 260 KIAS. Finally, flight control transfer methods should be disabled until investigation of the systems fault on Ascot 1-1 has been concluded.  Screenshots thanks to: Arbitrary, Muhlump, Big Soda and Radintorov Edit: For next mission, Rabbit Bravo, let's keep the pressure off that mech division. Snapshot fucked around with this message at 19:16 on Oct 1, 2023 |
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Oct 1, 2023 18:59
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BurntCornMuffin posted:We fly DCS. The minimum you need to participate is the South Atlantic map, then grab the free and excellent Hercules, A4E, and SRS. You should also join our discord: https://discord.gg/airgoons Burnt, vaha is asking for msfs people to deliver anti shipping missile batteries from Brazil. Bentai, join the airgoons discord and ask vaha there, you’ll get a quicker answer.
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Ascot 1 4x C130J Super Hercules Cargo: 3x 20k lb Cargo Containers per aircraft, Minimum 12 Containers delivered Task: Deliver critical supplies for the Argentinian artillery units in combat in the AO, to the airfield at Franco Bianco. 12 containers worth of supplies will allow 3 days of operations at full capacity. Notes: Panther 1 will be escorting Ascot 1 Weather: Altimeter 29.41 Winds are 075 for 10. Scattered clouds at 9000. Temp 11 Celcius Transition Alt: 7000' Radio: ATC 260.000 AM Tower ABM 261.000 AM Condor Interflight 128.500 AM Panther 1 137.000 AM Flight Plan:  Reference points: 0: Rio Gallegos Airfield, WP1, S 51°36.531 W 069°18.736 RWY 07 (076), Tarmac, 11700', Alt 51 1: Climb path end 2: Punta Progresso Docks, WP2, S 52°29.217 W 069°28.480 3: Franco Bianco Airfield, WP3, S 52°44.197 W 069°20.098 RWY 07 (077) Grass, 5300', Alt 105' MSL  Depart Rio Gallegos and climb at best speed (~170 KIAS) to 5000' MSL. Once climb is complete, or on ATC/ABM direction, turn to WP2 and proceed at 250 KIAS. Upon reaching WP 2, descend to 1000' MSL and proceed direct to WP 3. Land using runway 07 and offload near buildings on north side of runway 07 at east end. Expected flight time: ~20 minutes Once offload is complete, if time is remaining, return to WP1 directly and load an additional 3 containers per aircraft, and repeat delivery to Franco Bianco ABM notes: Although extremely rugged, our Hercules aircraft are slow, with a cruise of about 250 kias. Navigation is via GPS/INU only, requiring coordinates in DD MM.MMM format. We are capable of rough field landings and takeoffs, with only 3000' of runway required if the aircraft is using maximum performance. Defensive systems are RWR with the ability to dispense chaff and flares. Radio changes will require a period of stable flight if only crewed by the pilot, as they are currently integrated through the FMC, and require a period of time with focus inside the cockpit to change
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Ascot 1 AAR The mission was to deliver 10' intermodal shipping containers with critical parts for the artillery units nearby to Franco Bianco. 36 containers were to be delivered, totaling 282.25 metric tons of equipment.  Over 3 sorties today, the equipment was delivered without incident. A single mig 21 was able to get into engagement range, and was destroyed by CAP before getting a shot off. There were no concerns with landing at the grass strip at Franco Bianco, with offload proceeding smoothly and departure from the field possible without back taxing to get a headwind.  Ascot 1 didn't have any mechanical issues this sortie, and stayed within visual range during all phases of flight, with good communication during approach and landing at both fields.  Issues still occur with the autopilot systems, with departures from altitude and heading occurring throughout the flight. Also, although the flight stayed within visual range, formations could have been much tighter, allowing mutual support incase of enemy fire. Finally, coordination with escort flights should be worked out in greater detail, with Panther 1 trailing Ascot 1 by 20nm for most of the ingress, and the communications plan for the two flights established only hours from takeoff with the prompting of the ABM.  For the next mission, Ascot should have only the leading member using nav mode, with the trailing members using altitude hold only. Also, better communication of objectives and waypoints should be communicated to the ABM team to allow them to assist. 
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Ascot 1 Briefing  Condition: Alpha - Orbit point LANUS until local air superiority is achieved by Pontiac. If Pontiac loses superiority, abort to LANUS until superiority can be reestablished. Intent: Deliver Roland ADS and EWR to support radar site captured by SOF SW of Punta Arenas. Deliver additional supplies to SOF team guarding the radar station. Ascot 1 will load Roland ADS, ascot 2 will load Roland EWR Notes: LAPES delivery will be in flat land approximately 4.8km N of point GLACIER, direction at pilot's discretion.  LAPES parameters: 15 - 30 feet agl, approach speed, flaps half, gear down. Snapshot fucked around with this message at 17:44 on Oct 27, 2023 |
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Oct 27, 2023 03:51
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OP Daniela's Fury Venom 1 Briefing Intent: Provide BARCAP between AO ARROW and AO BOLT. Fixed wing threats attacking strikers are priority; intercept any SU-24 if possible, ideally before cruise missile launches. ATO:   Orbit between BOCA and COLO until strikers are clear. Radios: Tower 260.00 Condor 261.00 Buzzard 262.00 Venom 1 Interflight 151.50 Notes: Jammers and Targeting pods to be mounted if available Targeting pods are intended for long range visual ID of enemy aircraft Lead has discretion to push south of patrol area to engage bombers/threats KC135 Shell available as noted. METAR unavailable at ATO generation timing, update during start-up Snapshot fucked around with this message at 03:53 on Nov 10, 2023 |
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Kaal posted:
 Lt Cdr Fletcher Vincent 1 lead Bella Vista FARP Survey report Admiral Flibberflab, Admiral Sapaio Vincent 1 undertook the farp survey this afternoon, flying a Harrier GR9 from SAWG to the abandoned field south of Bella Vista, Argentina. In the below photo taken north of Bella Vista, the field is above the destruction cord, with the rail depot in the lower left, and the town in the lower right. The longest runway is approximately 2900 ft long, perfectly adequate for Harrier operations.  Another photo from the south shows the lone building at the south end of the runway along with the first potential road base candidate to the east of the airfield, with an approximate length of 2500 ft. Some road traffic was observed during the survey, however the road can be bypassed further east.  Finally the second option is on the segment of road south of the rail depot and town, which is approximately 3500 ft in length, shown in the below photo. Frequent traffic was observed during the survey.  After the aerial survey, Vincent 1-1 landed at the field to test the conditions, using fixed nozzle slow landing capability. The landing stopped well short of the end of the field, and Vincent 1-1 was able to take off without issue using short takeoff procedures. The ground of the airstrip was firm, and no resistance was observed while taxiing and turning. Harrier, Hercules, and any helicopter flights should have no concerns operating from this field once some basic maintenance has been performed to bring the strip into operating condition, as the grass on the runway is in need of a trim.  MF
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Lt. Cdr Fletcher 801 Squadron Lead Admirals, With the help of Ascot's Hercules transports, Vincent flight is now operational out of FARP Sophie.   Please note, we are still getting secondary equipment set up; the TACAN beacon near the crossing of the two runways is going up currently, and should be operational in time for the next mission. MF
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