A-10C

Insurgency and borderless global conflict

Moderators: Board of Directors, Command

Ike
Posts: 72
Joined: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:25 pm
Location: Skane, Sweden

A-10C

Post by Ike » Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:32 pm

Anyone interested in flying the A-10C?

Ike
Image

User avatar
Javelina
Posts: 1594
Joined: Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:28 pm
Location: WAFB, Arizona

Re: A-10C

Post by Javelina » Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:59 pm

I'm just jumping back in. Going through some familiarization.

To others interested in the A-10C, good info here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... RgLMRxe11d
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra, i7-9700k (4.9ghz all cores), NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL-14 3200mhz RAM, RTX3090FE, Soundblaster Z, Yamaha 5.1 A/V, 2x 512GB Samsung NVMe, 1x 1TB Samsung NVMe, Win 10 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, JetSeat KW-908, Reverb G2, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower Case, EVGA 850P2 PSU, PointCTRL

User avatar
Javelina
Posts: 1594
Joined: Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:28 pm
Location: WAFB, Arizona

Re: A-10C

Post by Javelina » Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:02 pm

Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra, i7-9700k (4.9ghz all cores), NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL-14 3200mhz RAM, RTX3090FE, Soundblaster Z, Yamaha 5.1 A/V, 2x 512GB Samsung NVMe, 1x 1TB Samsung NVMe, Win 10 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, JetSeat KW-908, Reverb G2, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower Case, EVGA 850P2 PSU, PointCTRL

Dave
Posts: 2027
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:58 am
Location: Northants, England

Re: A-10C

Post by Dave » Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:36 pm

I've got some experience with the A10C. Happy to answer questions people have regarding basic operation, HOTAS functions etc.

Redeye
Posts: 1487
Joined: Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:50 pm
Location: Haugesund, Norway

Re: A-10C

Post by Redeye » Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:35 pm

I'm caught between a rock and a hard place with the A-10. On one hand, I really want to learn a fully modelled modern DCS, yet I know that it will require months (For me it will) to become proficient and by that time I am afraid something pointy nosed have stolen my attention... It's an awesome airframe but it lacks the sexyness of the pointonosers. And I love me some sexyness. Let me know how it goes and if you should ever require some F-15 escort:)

Ninja
Posts: 177
Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:48 pm
Location: Fleetwood UK
Contact:

Re: A-10C

Post by Ninja » Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:17 pm

Damn you Javelina,
you have now given me homework to study :(

Dave
Posts: 2027
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:58 am
Location: Northants, England

Re: A-10C

Post by Dave » Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:52 am

@Redeye - Honestly mate it won't take months. Maybe do a little background reading on how a modern jet works with regards to engines and systems, and that terrifying cockpit will suddenly feel very straightforward. Seriously, I don't even have a memorized procedure for starting the A10 - I just know roughly how the plane works and therefore the switch-flicking just comes down to common sense. Plane needs to be switched on? Better turn on the battery. Need to startup the engines? Better start the APU and the bleed air. Engines started? APU goes off. Taxiing? Nose steering on. Takeoff? Yaw Damper. etc. etc. etc.

Admittedly my experience with airliners and IFR navigation in general gives me a slight advantage since the A10 probably has more in common with a Boeing 737 than a Spitfire, but trust me when I say that if I of all people can learn this shit anybody can. :nice:

Falcon
Posts: 771
Joined: Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:13 pm
Location: Germany

Re: A-10C

Post by Falcon » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:07 am

What Dave said plus the training missions where the switch that has to be clicked is highlighted just guid you through the most common procedures from startup to guided bombs employment. Personally that helped me a lot. After I did all of them I was able to just mess around and things like jtac interactions or similar aren't that hard anymore either
Image
Turn like the devil, shoot straight from the sun
Climb like a monkey out of hell where I belong

Redeye
Posts: 1487
Joined: Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:50 pm
Location: Haugesund, Norway

Re: A-10C

Post by Redeye » Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:32 am

Yeah, fair enough. Although I am semi-familiar with modern terminology and tactics of fast movers from the F-15 and partially the Su-27, I am still pretty fresh to everything else. I have mastered cold start now, so at least thats something:)

User avatar
Javelina
Posts: 1594
Joined: Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:28 pm
Location: WAFB, Arizona

Re: A-10C

Post by Javelina » Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:07 am

Ninja wrote:Damn you Javelina,
you have now given me homework to study :(
:D

Gotta love the Hawg! :nice:
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra, i7-9700k (4.9ghz all cores), NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL-14 3200mhz RAM, RTX3090FE, Soundblaster Z, Yamaha 5.1 A/V, 2x 512GB Samsung NVMe, 1x 1TB Samsung NVMe, Win 10 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, JetSeat KW-908, Reverb G2, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower Case, EVGA 850P2 PSU, PointCTRL

Post Reply