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Hello, I'm Brian. I started this channel when I was on active-duty Navy, and I posted Radio Control content heavily. As you can imagine Navy and family life got busy and I stopped making videos and just tried to fly when I could.
Well, I'm retired (23 years active duty as an Engineman) now and have time to make content again. Thank you for all that stayed around during the dormant period as well as all the newcomers to the channel.
I'd like to thank all of family (Navy family included) and friends for all the support and putting up with me again!
I will be using the channel to showcase my hobby interests like aviation, radio-controlled aircraft, gaming, trying/learning photography and the Military Veteran Gaming Community - Minority Report.
so are you finding the right buttons with muscle memory alone? I tried to align the in game untraleap hands but its just not working for me.. either the left hand is off, or the right one is.. on top of that if the game detects your hands, you cant use the mouse to click on the other stuff in the cockpit.
No, I'm not finding the buttons/switches with muscle memory alone. I try to acquire the hardware to match the specific cockpit that I'm flying. Then, I align the panels/controls with the VR image by adjusting the mounts. So when I reach out for a switch/button that I see VR, I will feel it in real life. Thanks for watching!
Thats really awesome. I with they would just do the left and right quarter panels so you dont have the hook and the landing gear all in one panel. Kinda takes away from the realism
Yeah, I wish they did also. That's why I don't use the hook lever on the left side and installed a separate lever on the right for the hook. That way, work flow is good to go for carrier landings. It keeps the immersion. Thanks for watching!
What USB hub are you using to plug all of that in? Purchased one recently and it didn't work out well for me. Currently only running Warthog setup, rudder pedals, cougar MFDs, and VR headset. As well as keyboard and mouse.
It's very immersive when what you see in VR aligns with the physical controls and switches. Also, workflow is more efficient when you don't have to use a mouse or motion controllers. Basically it's like flying. It's so immersive that I have multiple setups for specific aircraft. I won't fly another way. Thanks for watching.
Nice setup. Questions....1. What commands do you have setup for the throttles on start (over the hump)? 2. I have the WingWing MIP setup, I am having a problem setting up DCS Kneeboard. It wants to use one of the MFD's which is much too small. Did you use a work around? Thanks Again
For question 1. I use the Winwing Super Taurus ‐ I bound the Left and Right throttle over the hump (which Winwing designates as "buttons" 31 and 30) with Left and Right throttle to idle in the F/A-18C in DCS. 2. I have the Phoenix Version (No screens) of the MIP because I fly in VR. Thank you for watching and stopping by to ask questions.
Thanks for watching! If you're interested in this setup all the companies and components are listed in the video description. Thanks, again for stopping by!
How do you get on with finding specific buttons/switches with the VR headset on? I’m debating something like the MIP and Quest 3 vs PointCtrl or a kneeboard mouse.
I try and have a cockpit that's almost 1:1 with the plane that I'm flying. Also I have a mounting system that I can adjust/align the physical control with what I see in VR. The downside is that it's expensive, and the setup is around 10-15 mins to switch out cockpit components when I want to fly a different aircraft. But the immersion is worth it by not using a keyboard or mouse. Thanks for watching and stopping by!
Outstanding. I assume if using the non phoenix standard 18 MIP, it would still interface with VR, albeit at greater cost and with MIP screens that would not be viewable with the VR headset on?
@tomwills9058 Yes, I'm using the Monstertech Table Mounts Long Version. I just used the stock winwing mounts, and I ordered thumb screws to use with the T slot nuts to attach it to the mounts. Thanks for watching!
@@KarmasGhostswould it be possible for you to link the products you used to mount your PTO and PCR panel? Because i’m not certain how many thumb screws, T bolts etc; to order. Thanks
Nah...I'm cheating. This older setup for the Hornet is nearly 1 to 1 and the mounting setup allows me to align the controls in VR. So if I reach out in VR, the physical controls will be there at my fingertips! Thanks for watching!
If you're interested in this setup, all the companies and components are listed in the description. Here's a link to my full video listing all the components. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7ailtuz-hMI.htmlsi=oXPgk5TkysfqZC1j Thanks for watching.
Total Controls makes the AH-64 MFDs they are 8.4x8.4 inches. Here's the link. totalcontrols.eu/product/apache-mpd-frames-with-desk-mounts/ Thanks for stopping by!
All the buttons were included when I bought the ACM panel from TekCreations. They only thing I installed were the ACM Button and Master Arm covers and reed switches, so the covers would activate the covers in DCS. Thanks for watching.
Noise! I'm planning to buy control panel. Virpil or Winwing. Which one would you recommend for Black Shark. One more question, is collective a real game changer? I currently use normal throttle.
For control panels for the blackshark, Virpil. It's difficult to find a used Winwing Combat Ready Panel for a general purpose panel. I think a collective is very immersive, especially with the specific grip for the helo! Thanks for stopping by!
On the F16 the chaff and flares are controlled on the flight stick. 4 way switch on the left side of the stick. It's called the Countermeasures Management Switch. Thanks for watching.
I tried to winch down a rescue guy but he just went through the ground. I wish the auto hover worked better. Trying to juggle all of the rescue controls in VR is hard.
@@KarmasGhosts thats what i was going to look into until i read some reviews and found out the circuit board layouts and materials they used i could use too. it is still not a bad one the only real issue is thats like the only one available to public consumers not just commercial sales lol
dude thats sick! may i suggest to check out "Studio RTA Creation station"....... It may free up space and allow to suite all your needs in a more open accessible way, I have a fully vintage circuit recording studio but also can have my sim-pit without conflict and it can handle some serious weight with 60inch working surface
