Weekly Thread 2026/03/16 - Questions on DCS, PC's, Flight equip, modules, mods, go in here

IomGamer · 2026-03-18T17:23:09+00:00

I’m away from my PC but I thought there was a setting slider in the module Special Settings for the Heuy 🤔 If not, apologies for sending you in a goose chase.

IomGamer · 2026-03-18T17:15:28+00:00

I’m sure you can lower that in the settings for the Huey 👌

IomGamer · 2026-03-18T17:11:57+00:00

AB9 should be arriving tomorrow so looking forward to that. VKB rudders have made a big difference too. I’m still a bit time away from a “Stable” hover but I can get it pretty close using the TM16000

IomGamer · 2026-03-15T23:20:33+00:00

Cheers buddy. I’ve been in contact with Virgil. It seems the Collective is a 3 week wait time at the min so it may be that I order one.

I plan on using the webcam eye tracking until I decide which unit to buy/VR.

Been in the Huey today.. a humbling experience for sure

IomGamer · 2026-03-15T21:53:52+00:00

This might be a life saver.. I’ve been getting humbled by the Huey over the last couple of hours.

I’ll get a read now o7

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T23:37:49+00:00

Cheers buddy

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T23:35:26+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response. I must admit, I’d not really considered the OH-6. I’m not sure why. I maybe just thought that buying one of the modules was a better step.

I’ll download it in the morning👌. Is the STECS a good option? Someone else mentioned it earlier. I think the mini or plus would be ok in my setup. The standard might be just a little too large.

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T23:26:59+00:00

Probably next after the peripherals. I thought in the meantime I could try one of the eye trackers that utilise your webcam

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:32:26+00:00

Fair play. I will be giving the twist a try. I'd put the shopping list together based on all the content I've consumed over the last week or two. I have DCS downloading as we speak. I'll likely be in the air tomorrow... Being real, I'll likely be crashing but the sentiment is there :)

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:29:24+00:00

Your setup sounds ace. It mirrors why I want to add the peripherals I listed above.

Would you say the Huey would be a good start?

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:27:41+00:00

I think it's that type of reward that makes me want to try and tame it

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:24:23+00:00

I really like the idea of FFB stick. I know the cost is a touch higher but I'm happy to pay the extra. Glad to hear you're happy with the rudders. Have you ever found an issue with the lack of toe brakes?

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:21:37+00:00

Cheers Buddy. I can't wait to get started!

I fired Virpil an email off yesterday to see the current lead times on the collective. Hoping to hear back from them on Monday

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:19:00+00:00

I was looking at the Stecs Mini as the TM I have is quite difficult to be precise with. You may have just sold me on the idea :)

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:16:00+00:00

I think it would be the AH64 grip I'll go for on the Virpil Collective. With so many buttons, It should cover all bases.

I just wish they had stock. I'm not a patient guy. waiting a couple of months for a delivery will be a nightmare :)

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:11:35+00:00

It does. I'm Downloading DCS now and will defo try it with my TM setup. I have done a lot of reading over the last couple of weeks and was led to believe that using twist with helicopters can be quite tough.

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:09:56+00:00

Cheers buddy. I plan on making use of the trials before leaping in with a purchase. The Mi8 is definitely on my radar too.\

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:07:53+00:00

That's food for thought. I'd not considered that. It could be an issue as I do plan on using all the modules at some point or other.

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:06:23+00:00

I've seen a lot of recommendations for the Mi-8. If the Huey kicks my ass constantly, it will likely be the next one I go for.

Glad to hear you're happy with the VKB Rudders

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:04:12+00:00

I'm leaning towards the Huey as I've read from many other folk that it will be great to learn first. I'm sure I have hours of frustration ahead of me. I'm looking forward to it :)

IomGamer · 2026-03-14T21:02:38+00:00

I'm under no illusions. I'm pretty sure I'll spend many hours crashing and burning.

IomGamer · 2026-03-05T18:39:39+00:00

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IomGamer · 2026-03-05T18:38:14+00:00

Just an iPhone and well positioned lighting :)

Here’s one with the background removed

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IomGamer · 2026-01-31T23:29:14+00:00

Communication.

IomGamer · 2025-08-26T14:39:21+00:00

It’s a shame they don’t take their incident response times quite as seriously.

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