DCS: Supercarrier and Hornet | Automatic Carrier Landing System

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  @MattWagner · 4 years ago · pinned

  Dear all, we apologize for any confusion the upcoming inclusion of ACLS to the Hornet may have caused. A primary reason for the development of DCS: Supercarrier was to provide the most realistic carrier operations ever done for a PC flight simulation. Key aspects of this include the new Link 4 datalink and Beacon systems specifically created for the Hornet (just recently completed) and the new ATC radio communication system. While the ATC radio communications system will remain a unique feature of DCS: Supercarrier, we are investigating moving Link 4 datalink and Beacon (BCN) from SC to the free carrier. This would use the existing communications for the free carrier of simply messaging inbound. When we have more information on this, we look forward to updating you.

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• MI

  @MikeyRox44 · 4 years ago

  Wags!  Former F-18 avionics technician here.  One of the stories the more senior guys in my squadron told me is that when developing the ACLS, it was so accurate at hitting the same spot on the flight deck that the tailhook was tearing up the non-skid/flight deck.  They had to program the datalink to be accurate, but not too accurate and put an acceptable margin of error into the system.  That way it's still catching a wire but just not at the same spot everytime.

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• BA

  @badnewsreport3835 · 4 years ago

  Who has two thumbs and now ACLS and won't miss another wire. This guy!

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• PR

  @Pricklyhedgehog72 · 4 years ago

  This should keep some people happy, and we're looking forward to the ham sandwich making tutorial as part of the next open beta update.

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• KI

  @Kingjoffyjofa · 4 years ago

  It never ceases to amaze me with aircraft that somebody (or a team in this case) actually designed and made this system. Same with the Tomcat's one although a little more primitive.

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• EM

  @ematt622 · 4 years ago

  I like how, even with the carrier driving all the way in, the LSO still won't give a good landing rating

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• MA

  @MattWagner · 4 years ago

  Apologies, I misspoke regarding Mode 2. Rather disable the D/L you are simply never coupling. So: <br>Mode 1: Coupled to recovery. Hands off until on the deck. <br>Mode 1A: Coupled and then decoupled (Paddled). Generally, at the “ball” call. <br>Mode 2: Never coupled. Manually flying with ACLS guidance. <br>I also forgot the TILT message. You will receive this if you lose datalink for more than two seconds.

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• AN

  @anthonysacco5010 · 4 years ago

  Am I the only one that hears &quot;Marky Marks&quot; on the first Marshall call in? <br>All I can think of is Mark Walberg as the LSO.

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• JA

  @jackjetpilot · 3 years ago

  Wags could absolutely be a voice actor. One of the best voices I&apos;ve ever heard.

• TL

  @TLTeo · 4 years ago (edited)

  AIM-7P on the stores page! Good news for those of us who like Fox-1 scenarios.

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• SC

  @scottmaytham3429 · 4 years ago (edited)

  For automatic pilot that&apos;s a lot of sequencing and command programs to remember and enter.Let a lone flying that &nbsp;jet fighter. Much Admiration Sir!

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• EA

  @Eaglewings-E · 4 years ago

  Super cool feature. Just love the Hornet and the Super Carrier. Brilliant work ED and I am looking forward to this and the Supercarrier new night carrier experience with the night wands, the new improved crew movements, and lighting. What a time to be doing combat flight sim. Thank you, ED

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