I started as a TM Cougar user, then went the FSSB/TUSBA route.
Latest posts made by straitdj
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RE: Which Hotas do you use for BMS
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RE: Cougar Throttle Hall Effect Potentiometer - Cubpilot Reincarnated!
So will this mod to a Cougar throttle be compatible with the TUSBA? My stock pot is a little spikey after 15 years, but I love the newfound TUSBA functionality.
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RE: Garold "Gman" Stewart
Fair winds and following seas Gman. We have the watch.
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RE: Post your BMS 4.33 Screenshots here!
@Tom:
Somewhere over Denmark …
Anyone an idea were I can get some RL Charts about Skrydstrup ,Ängelholm and Ronneby.
Many thanks
Cheers
TomHave a look here:
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/tpc/arctic-index.html
and here:
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/tpc/europe-asia-africa-index.html -
RE: Cadet Mentors
I am of the opinion that knowledge comes from exposure, but proficiency comes through repetition.
In terms of “modes of learning” some people have difficulty reading a 400 page manual, you have to admit that it can be intimidating to a newcomer! Some people prefer video tutorials, while others prefer to “learn by doing.” None of these modalities are necessarily “better” but a well-rounded training program should understand and attempt to accomodate each of them.
I would like to ask a few more questions. How well do you think, and how utilized are, the built-in training TEs in the sim? I think we can we can all agree that they are far from complete, but how well would running, and passing, each of the training TEs help your vetting of potential recruits?
Forgive me for making any comparison to FSX(I will surely be penalized a couple of rounds at the O-club later…), but would a “reward” for completion of the training set help to incentive the process? That comes back to intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation. IF (and it’s a big, hypothetical if) an accepted standard were prescribed along the lines of what the TCM project mentioned earlier, could a community recognized “badge” be administered? I am thinking along the lines of Mozilla’s Open badges initiative at openbadges.org
It would be very cool to see this community generate a curriculum set of training TEs with stated learning objectives, grading standards, briefings, etc. The VFWs may have to collaboratively establish, or “buy into” an accreditation system but it could help establish a truly level playing field for quantifying an individuals exposure level across the various VFWs or at FO.
I understand that some are satisfied with competency, others move toward currency while others strive even harder for proficiency. Let’s face it, some are here to game and “blow stuff up”, others are here for the hobby, others come specifically to learn and be challenged. As long as each person walks away fullfilled we should all be happy. BMS has SO MUCH to offer, but at the end of the day each one of us has to choose how much we want to invest in ourselves on this platform.
Thank you for your patience and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments on the above points. -
RE: Bug Report: Rendering of MFDs and HUD stops after viewing external views
It definitely seems to happen more often if taking LONG loft shots and cycling 1-> 6 -> 7 -> 1 views in different intervals. I still have not figured out exactyl what conditions cause it, but now I can make it happen every round. Block52 vs Tu95 bomber, start from 60 nm and just shoot loft on max range up high.
What is the state of your switches on the oxygen regulator panel. Being that you are at high altitude, hypoxia can do strange things to the eyes…
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RE: Thought on the distribution of BMS
In a sense, Steam would be offering BMS as an optional install, that would first require Falcon 4.0 be purchased through Steam. This would require a small amount of extra maintenance work by the BMS team to push new releases, and discussion with Retrosim to set up.
So you are saying free DLC?
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RE: VG BMS4 Co-op | 24/7 Dedicated Server!
Hey guys. This is my fault for introducing them to a community server, without having them register and read through forums first. I wanted to put them somewhere that I knew was stable that we could run a few training TEs on and introduce IVC. I apologize for taking that shortcut.
As I stated previously, it was not done maliciously, it was their inexperience. I am trying to facilitate a transition to BMS from other sims like FSX and DCS. This community of all people must know that it can be like drinking from a fire hydrant at the start.
We recognize and have addressed the consequences of these actions. Please don’t castigated these people and turn them off to an incredible simming community/experience.