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DemonicCyclops420691788 May 31, 2019 @ 2:51pm
First High-fidelity aircraft.
Pretty self explanatory. Looking for my High-fi plane. I got experience with the FC3 planes so far. Mostly the F-15C. Thinking bout getting the F/A-18C.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
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fikmeinshizer May 31, 2019 @ 3:24pm 
The F/A-18C is very forgiving to fly and easier to learn than say the A-10C. I would recommend it as a first aircraft any day of the week.
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Surrexen May 31, 2019 @ 3:27pm 
Hornet would be a solid choice for first full fidelity module. It's what got me going from FC3 and I never looked back.

Edit: Warning, once you get the Hornet, you will probably develop DCS addiction and have to buy nearly every module.
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DemonicCyclops420691788 May 31, 2019 @ 3:43pm 
Originally posted by Surrexen:
Hornet would be a solid choice for first full fidelity module. It's what got me going from FC3 and I never looked back.

Edit: Warning, once you get the Hornet, you will probably develop DCS addiction and have to buy nearly every module.

Lmao. I'm just worried bout the carrier landing aspect. Landing is gonna be a ♥♥♥♥♥😂😂
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Jaded May 31, 2019 @ 3:46pm 
+1 for the fa-18 I had got the a10c and ka-50 first but never learned them aswell as I learned the fa-18. fa-18 is a lot of resources / tutorials / guides to get you going that explain everything in detail including carrier landings, which I thought I would never be able to do.
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TIKIMAN May 31, 2019 @ 4:12pm 
If you believe you are ready I would also suggest the FA-18. Remember this is a high-fidelity aircraft though, it will take time for you learn, even the basics, but boy when you have the hang of it...it is addicting!

P.S. It also has the best/most useful features imo, and has many more features to come!
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TIKIMAN May 31, 2019 @ 4:13pm 
Also, if you can wait, the steam summer sale is coming up (rumored to be starting June 25th) and that is the next sale for DCS, but I understand if you can't wait, I've been there :)
Last edited by TIKIMAN; May 31, 2019 @ 4:14pm
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DemonicCyclops420691788 May 31, 2019 @ 4:34pm 
Originally posted by TIKIMAN:
Also, if you can wait, the steam summer sale is coming up (rumored to be starting June 25th) and that is the next sale for DCS, but I understand if you can't wait, I've been there :)
I thought I could hold out until they release the F-16. I can't do it😭😭😭
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roy35150 May 31, 2019 @ 5:01pm 
Both Hornet and Viper look great but any news of a dynamic campaign to fly these modules in???
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Huitzilopochtli May 31, 2019 @ 5:58pm 
spotting ground targets is hard without the targeting pods unitl the f18 gets them.
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-OrLoK- Слава Україн May 31, 2019 @ 6:26pm 
harrier or ka50

very underrated
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Surrexen May 31, 2019 @ 6:26pm 
Originally posted by CommanderGarcia1418:
Originally posted by Surrexen:
Hornet would be a solid choice for first full fidelity module. It's what got me going from FC3 and I never looked back.

Edit: Warning, once you get the Hornet, you will probably develop DCS addiction and have to buy nearly every module.

Lmao. I'm just worried bout the carrier landing aspect. Landing is gonna be a ♥♥♥♥♥😂😂


Carrier landings is one of the most satisfying parts of the Hornet (and Tomcat) learning experience :) Just work your way up to it, you don't learn everything in a day!
Last edited by Surrexen; May 31, 2019 @ 6:27pm
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Dokkaebi May 31, 2019 @ 8:21pm 
Get whatever aircraft interests you more.
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DemonicCyclops420691788 May 31, 2019 @ 10:00pm 
Originally posted by roy35150:
Both Hornet and Viper look great but any news of a dynamic campaign to fly these modules in???
I thought someone said it about a rumor. But Thats all I know.
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DemonicCyclops420691788 May 31, 2019 @ 10:00pm 
Originally posted by Huitzilopochtli:
spotting ground targets is hard without the targeting pods unitl the f18 gets them.
Any progress so far?
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fikmeinshizer May 31, 2019 @ 11:47pm 
TGP is expected sometime in June maybe July.

As for the carrier aspect, it's just like learning any other system. It sounds daunting but once you get the pattern down it's one of the most satisfying things in DCS.

Better still you can train your way up to it using some community mods. Grab the 476th range objects and you can place a field carrier landing practice object on an airfield to practice hitting the landing deck. Grab banklers case 1 mission and you will be graded on your pattern and approach to help you learn where you are going wrong.

The in game training for the Hornet is some of the best I've seen which will also help to get you going.
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