DCS: Black Shark

[BladeVenom]

Did anyone get DCS: Black Shark yet?

 

[novasatori]

yes

 

[Flammable]

it's realistic

 

[JasonSix78]

Yes, excellent Sim! I'm still trying to get the startup procedure down. I keep getting transmission problems during engine start for some reason.

This website is great for add-ons. Check it out if you have Black Shark or Lock-On:
http://www.lockonfiles.com/modules.php?name=Downloads

 

[CVSiN]

I bought it a long time ago when it was download only.. found that even on easy the flight model felt very odd it doesnt seem to want to behave like a sim heli should.

and Ive actually flown the real SH-60 Seahawk sim when I was in the Navy.. this one just feels "funny"

Maybe I just need a new joystick.. I did try it with 2 that I have and both felt strange.

 

[ayabe]

I have it, but it's currently shelved as only the first campaign works with Vista.

It's tough, I almost gave up early on, even though I'm a vet flight simmer. You need a good joystick/HOTAS or else don't bother with this game.

Once you "get it" though, this game is very rewarding.

 

[videopho]

Just got it last night.
Having played for at least couple hours so far.
Mostly great except its scenery is a bit off.
It looks like the scenery from the "Lock on" game database to me.
The 3d model cockpit is by far the best in flight sim to date, imo.

 

[coralrives]

I have had it for 2 days and am struggling. I found a "For Dummies" walk-through that really helps if anyone is interested I can provide the link. But here is my issue...
I use the Saitek X52 controlers and I cannot for the life of me get the game to recognize the left handed throtle as the collective in the game. yes, I have tried changing it in the controls set up but it keeps making me use the slider in the handle for the collective. Any ideas?

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: coralrives
I have had it for 2 days and am struggling. I found a "For Dummies" walk-through that really helps if anyone is interested I can provide the link. But here is my issue...
I use the Saitek X52 controlers and I cannot for the life of me get the game to recognize the left handed throtle as the collective in the game. yes, I have tried changing it in the controls set up but it keeps making me use the slider in the handle for the collective. Any ideas?

Go to Saitek site and d/l the appropriate drive for your OS and pray that it will work.
I rid of this Saitek like yours when I had problem like this a year ago.
I currently use the St290 Pro w/o a lot trouble except once in a while I need to recalibrate to get the j/s center centered.
On the game note, this is by far the best chopper sim I've ever played.
Lot of fun yet.