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F-14B Tomcat Guide Updated

Hi folks!

Since I added navigation fix procedures for the Mirage F1 and 2000, I thought... why not give the Tomcat the same treatment? So, there it is! The page count increased from 550 to 570+... happy reading!

Click 2023-08-30 13:10:30 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #164: SA-342 Gazelle Guide Update - Weapons, Countermeasures, Radios & Navigation

Hi folks!

This time around, we will revisit the following:

• Weapon Systems
• Countermeasures and the Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
• Radio Communications
• Navigation

Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.

Secret Documents #163: SA-342 Gazelle Guide Update - Flight, Powerplant, Fuel & Sensors

Hi folks!

This time around, we will revisit the following:

• Takeoff & Landing
• General flight
• Powerplant systems
• Fuel systems
• Sensors, including the Viviane (SA-342M) and Athos (SA-342L) sights

As you will see, the descriptions are much better and updated with the latest implementation by Polychop.

2023-08-24 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #162: SA-342 Gazelle Guide Update - Cockpit & Start-Up

Hi folks!

The Gazelle guide overhaul is going full steam ahead. Work is progressing very quickly, and I hope I can bring the SA-342 guide up to snuff with the other helicopter guides such as the Huey and Mi-8. 

In this entry, you will see the new cockpit & equipment section and the start-up section as well. This format will feel more familiar to those of you who are used to...

Secret Documents #161: F-14B Tomcat Guide Update - INS & Navigation Fixes

Hi folks!

There was a little something missing from the Tomcat's guide: what to do when the INS (Inertial Navigation System) accumulates drift and needs to be corrected with navigation fixes. Well, wonder no more.

Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.

Mirage 2000C & F1 Guides Updated

Hi folks!

As promised, the Mirage 2000C guide was given a few improvements. Some of the work I did on the Mirage F1 proved to be quite useful in that regard, so spending some extra time on the engine and fuel sections ended up saving me some time in the end. The page count increased from 330+ to 390+... happy reading!

2023-08-14 11:32:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #160: Mirage 2000C Guide Update - Powerplant & Fuel

Hi folks!

The Mirage 2000's section on the engine and fuel systems was pretty barebones, so I thought I'd do a complete rework to provide better information.

Feel free to consult the attached pdf...

August 2023 - Maintenance & Updates

Hi folks!

First, I want to thank you guys for all the kind words regarding the release of the Mirage F1 guide. It was quite a difficult journey; I know some of you waited a long time, but I hope it was worth the wait. The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, and I hope Aerges can bring us more great modules with the same quality standard in the not too distant future. 2023-08-03 12:52:34 +0000 UTC View Post

Mirage F1 Guide Released!

Greetings, everyone!

The long wait is over, the Mirage F1 guide is finally here. Both the Mirage F1CE and F1EE variants are covered. The page count is 570+ pages.

In typical canadian fashion, I feel I m...

Secret Documents #159: Mirage F1 Guide - Controls & Air-to-Air Refueling

Hi folks!

The release of the Mirage guide is only a few days away! In this last Secret Document for this guide, we will talk about air-to-air refueling, and of course list all the controls you need to fly the aircraft.

2023-07-22 19:50:33 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #158: Mirage F1 Guide - Navigation Part 2

Hi folks!

This time, we dive deeper into the Mirage F1EE and its spooky INS (Inertial Navigation System). It's a fairly useful tool at your disposal and allows for more complex flight plans, even with its limited number of waypoints and drift.

Of course, there is also the ILS tutorial. I i...

July 2023 - Ça passe ou ça casse (Make or break)

On this Bastille Day, I am pleased to announce that the Mirage F1 guide will release on July 28. The document will cover both F1CE and F1EE variants. 

Huge projects are in the pipeline after that one. Stay tuned!

Secret Documents #157: Mirage F1 Guide - Navigation Part 1

Hi folks!

It's time to navigate. These tutorials include procedures for both the F1CE and F1EE variants.

Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.

June 2023 - Show don't tell

Hi folks!

I apologize for the lack of news in the recent weeks. Work is still going on, but at a slower pace than expected since I had to rewrite a few sections with wrong data/parameters being used (big d'oh on my part)... but also due to a busy last month at my IRL job. I'll try my best to release the Mirage in June. Time to finish this guide.

2023-06-06 03:33:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #156: Mirage F1 Guide - Radios & Autopilot

Hi folks!

May the "fourth" be with you! Let's dive into the communication systems of the Mirage. While we're at it, I'll also throw in there the autopilot section. There are plenty of nice features to explore behind these seemingly simple systems.

Feel free to consult the attached pdf to s...

May 2023 - Mois de la Fléchette

Hi folks!

This month, the Mirage guide is darting towards the finish line. The radio, autopilot, navigation and air-to-air refueling sections still require a good amount of work, but I can safely say that the end is in sight. The final document is shaping up to be almost as massive as the Viggen guide... bets are off for the final page count. Of course, I'll need a bit of time to make a r...

Secret Documents #155: Mirage F1 Guide - Defensive Systems & IFF

Hi folks!

This week, we launch chaff, pop flares and make some jamming noise. We will also talk a bit about the Mirage F1's IFF capabilities (or lack thereof). Some IFF transponder functionalities can still be useful for roleplay in case mission makers feel like adding some extra spicy scenarios. One can dream, eh?

2023-04-26 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #154: Mirage F1 Guide - Weapons Part 2

Hi folks!

Let's talk air-to-ground. The Mirage can carry a number of interesting weapons; low-drag bombs, high-drag bombs, rockets, cluster bombs, anti-runway penetration bombs and even laser-guided bombs. However, the lack of radar altimeter means that you rely on barometric altitude readings to perform your attack. This means... you'll have to take into account barometric pressure. Whil...

Secret Documents #153: Mirage F1 Guide - Weapons Part 1

Hi folks!

Let's talk air-to-air weapons. The Mirage has an interesting selection of missiles, both IR for close-range combat and SARH for medium-range engagements. The 30 mm DEFA guns also pack a mighty punch. The Mirage F1CE being an export variant, you will notice that you can equip american, french and even spanish weapons.  

2023-04-05 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

April 2023 - À la chasse, bordel!

Hi folks!

This month, I plan to complete the weapons section of the Mirage F1. Then, defensive systems will follow. It's a lot of work since making things clear and simple is no easy task, but I have a feeling things will go smoothly once I'm done with these two long-awaited sections. 

Secret Documents #152: Mirage F1 Guide - Radar

Hi folks!

The section on the Mirage F1's Cyrano IV radar proved to be more complicated to write than anticipated. On one hand, multiple versions of the Cyrano were exported to different operators, which means that anything you read is not necessarily applicable to the F1CE or F1EE version of the Mirage. You can easily guess how confusing that can be since information on this radar is spar...

Secret Documents #151: Mirage F1 Guide - Powerplant & Fuel Management

Hi folks!

This week, we will talk about engine and fuel management. The ATAR 9K-50 turbojet engine has a very interesting history and there may be more under the hood than meets the eye. 

Fe...

Secret Documents #150: Mirage F1 Guide - Takeoff & Landing

Hi folks!

Let's get this bird in the air, shall we?

Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.

March 2023 - Pleins Gaz!

Hi folks!

This month, we'll cover a few different topics.

Mirage F1

Work continues on the Mirage F1. Things are going very well so far. As was to be expected, the Mirage is really starting to grow on me. Now that we've got the "on-ground" part ironed out, it's time to take that beauty up in the air.

2023-03-01 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #149: Mirage F1 Guide - Start-Up (F1EE)

Hi folks!

This time around, let's start-up the Mirage F1EE. I wrote a complete and separate procedure. Why? Because some switches are placed at different places in the cockpit compared to the F1CE, so instead of having the user spend time looking back and forth between the cockpit and the start-up section... I thought it would be easier to just list everything.

The INS alignment com...

Secret Documents #148: Mirage F1 Guide - Start-Up (F1CE)

Hi folks!

Let's learn how to start-up the Mirage F1CE.

The sequence is fairly straightforward. The lack of INS (Inertial Navigation System) means that the start-up sequence is pretty quick. You'll be up in the air in no time! The Mirage 2000 connoisseurs among you will notice a couple of similarities with the F1 (mainly the engine start sequence).

2023-02-22 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Secret Documents #147: Mirage F1 Guide - Cockpit

Hi folks!

Let's start this Mirage F1 series with a bang, shall we? Let's explore the cockpit for a bit. While many switches were identified in the developer's manual, there are many instances where what the switch does isn't clearly explained. The research phase was very, very fun and I realized that the F1 had many commonalities with its older brother: the Mirage III. Some of the informa...

F/A-18C Hornet ACLS (Automatic Carrier Landing System) & More

Hi folks!

I know I was supposed to take it easy for a bit, but I couldn't help myself. I did a sneaky update for the Hornet guide, finally including the mysterious ACLS Case III Recovery. It's a fairly complex procedure, but I tried to simplify it as much as possible compared to the ICLS tutorial. Let's learn how to do a "hands off" landing and how to make a ham sandwich while doing so. 2023-02-06 21:13:56 +0000 UTC View Post

February 2023 - Month of the Mirage F1

Hi folks!

Last month was pretty brutal in terms of workload; I managed to blitz my way through a year's worth of backlog in about a month. With the F-86 Sabre, MiG-15, Mi-24P Hind, Ka-50 Black Shark and F-16 guide updates completed, I plan on taking a short "operational pause" to recharge my batteries for about a week or so.  

After that, I can finally start working on somethin...

F-16C Viper Guide Updated

Hi folks!

After months of leaving the Viper guide gathering dust, I have now included the new updates implemented by Eagle Dynamics over the last year or so. This update is a very important milestone since it is the very last item on my backlog before starting to work on "new" guides. The page count increased from 730+ to 780+... happy reading!

2023-02-01 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post