Does anyone know what the three numbers mean on the locked target and the two bars at the top and bottom? Also in the second image does anyone know what the numbers on the top and bottom mean? In case it matters this is the CFA-188A version of the hornet.

I've got a good record (at least 5-1 k/d) in the F15GE, Super hornet, Su30SM2, JAS39E and not the Typhoon.

This jet is absolutely busted in sim. I thought the SM2 was the best, but this jet is on a whole nother level. Over 90°(100°) of radar deflection, not as good as the SM2(120°) so you may lose targets momentarily in a notch but it's got the massive scan area much like the other NATO jets.

It has the speed and acceleration to kinetically defeat other missiles in a BVR fight better than the F15, it can enter a notch at a moments notice at any speed, carrying enough countermeasures that you don't need to conserve them like the SM2.

My biggest issue is fighting SM2s that are within 5-10mi launching r77s from a hard notch. Even then, they usually mess up when I invert and change the direction of my notch either losing me with their abysmal search area, or failing to re-enter a notch.

Also Rafales that sneak/push within 5-7mi have you dead to right 80% of the time with MICAs.

Almost forgot to mention the HMS - keeping track of all tracked radar contacts AND clearly designating friendlies? Wonderful.

It's going to be hard to play anything else.

What's y'all's consensus on the best TT jet, or your favorite to play?

I'm thinking of buying the VKBSIM Gladiator NXT EVO, but I don't know how good it is—it would be my first joystick for SIM air combat.

I think they bugged something with the sky texture

The Ju 188 A-2

I'm very favoured and find myself a lot in the Ju 188 A-2 lately and looking for improvements. Since bombing a minibase and then return can get quite boring (often is a nice piece of mind) I noticed that it can also take naval bombs and thought to go to a more hybrid version where I do a sortie where I tree top myself to a mini base, drop my bombs through bomb sight, then climb up to 2000/3000m to find myself some naval targets and drop either pc1000 or or sc1000 on it. Which of the 2 bombs should I take if I were to try to get 2 naval targets. On land maps I could switch out the sc1000 for smaller bombs to target ground AI.

1. First loadout just base bomb: 6x SC250 (base)
2. Second loadout base bomb and 2x naval target: 2x Flam C250 (base) and 2x pc1000 (boats)
3. Third loadout base bomb and ground targets: 2x Flam C250 (base) 2x SC250 (ground AI) and 2x SC500 (or 1000) for heavy ground AI

Thoughts and opinions in doing more than just small base bombing?

The Bf-109 G-10 or Fw 190 A-8

I have added these 2 in my lineup and currently favour the Bf-109 G-10 a bit more also being 5.3, however I still have it stock and have a lot of trouble even taking off even with trying to set rudder/elevation etc, I still move a lot to the left and crash into a building. I'm not bashing the throttle, but gently start at 32/33% to start rolling and gradually step up. Sometimes I am able to take off, often times not. I this a stock issue and will it start to handle a lot better spaded? I have no issues in flying the Ju 188. Same goes a bit for the Fw 190 and even managed to get myself into a spin and just fidget spin myself into the ground...

Advise is welcome.

Note: I use keyboard and mouse as have no joystick yet. I am thinking of getting the Gladiator NXT EVO ‘WWII Combat Edition’ since I enjoy myself the most with WWII opposed to higher jet tiers and thought that could be a good 1=1.

Hi everyone.

Is there a way to adjust for range and wingspan in gyro cockpit sights? I'm specifically interested in the P-51's sight, but I'm guessing that it will be a control for all planes that can do that. If these controls indeed exist, which ones are they?

Thanks!

Anyone knows any workarounds for the bug when you try to join the match but it says to select a correct vehicle? I try to join with a 3.3-4.3 plane for example, I check the player list and they play the same faction. I click join match and it doesn’t let me. I restart the client - same server, same plane - I’m in.

If i am in an open-top/lightly armoured vehicle please do not machine gun me with your .50 cal or other heavy machine gun. frequently half my crew is taken out by some moronic teammate who is offended by me driving infront of him, and so i have to either respawn and waste a spawn, or deal with the consequences of having one crewmember in the turret. if i was leader of the world for the day id sentence anyone who machine guns at the start of a match to 48 lashes

When i try to switch to it it flickers and goes back to artificial horizon (didint test itt with a targeting pod since im stock)

Hi guys I am new to the Sim mode and every time I try to Attack AF my Bombs gets shot and destroyed, I do use GNSS bombs.

Is there any way or trick I am missing here ? How to make sure my bombs reachs the AF and anti air will not shot it.

Thank you so much everyone

On an unrelated note, I'm very happy sound mods are back. They make the game more fun across different aircraft and tanks as well. 🙏🏾

I recently unlocked the Baz trying to spade it before I take it into sim. How does it do at 12.7? Is it worth playing at higher br brackets?

The VKB premium is my max budget. And should i get the premium or standard

I put together this minimalist VR cockpit and was honestly surprised by how well it turned out. It's made from a car seat I picked up at a scrapyard, the frame from a broken electronic drum kit, some welding, and a steel plate for the base.

Even if the radar is off or on the MDF, still showing those icons.....

The Bear hates to see me coming in a 7.3-8.3 match

How do I understand when I can turn off radar and fly away after shooting AIM54 ?

Which filter are you using? There are load of options, contrats, film, fucking million options and none is good!

Just wondering, anyone playing AIR SIM with ultra-wide screen?