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Cogito ergo RIO. ...or WSO, Nav, B/N et cetera.
An impromptu series of considerations after a casual training session. Probably nothing new to F-4 and F-14 players, but perhaps some points will trigger an interesting discussion with your crew.
Video: youtu.be/RXVKLAW0Xi4
Article: flyandwire.com/2026/01/28/l...
The Keyhole is a very handy template, useful to execute quick CAS missions, by efficiently defining IP / BP.
It resembles a cross with a letter associated with each cardinal direction, and typically, the Overhead Target (Echo point) is the centre.
flyandwire.com/2026/01/26/c...
The introduction to Close Air Support continues with inputs from both real and virtual controllers.
Article: flyandwire.com/2026/01/24/c...
Dive Toss and similar modes, introduced in the previous chapter, try to improve the delivery of weapons. Another, often combined solution involves creating or adapting munitions so that they can automatically steer onto a predesignated or marked position.
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As a preamble to the upcoming discussion about air-to-ground in the F-4E, here is a short introduction to the raison d'être behind innovations such as Dive Toss and guided ordnance.
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The last part of this study moves away from the “showcase” format and proposes observations whilst highlighting bugs and inconsistencies. Thanks to Chess for providing information, notes, test missions, and all the necessary data to make this video.
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Quick Update 11/12/2025
Some readers may have noticed that some docs and tools are now unavailable. I'm (slowly) moving away from US tech in favour of European, Commonwealth, Asian, and other solutions. More on this in the upcoming weeks.
And here we are, the third and last showcase of most DCS ground units seen from an air defence perspective. This time, it's the turn of infantry and tanks.
Video: youtu.be/ZBg9cVgMevQ
Article: flyandwire.com/2025/12/08/a...
A modification of the Spider Card I shared a few months ago to be used along an A6 physical kneeboard.
Video: youtu.be/C9XzpIGzU0U
Article: flyandwire.com/2025/12/02/s...
Another showcase of DCS units, this time covering MANPADS and Short-Range Air Defence Systems (SPAAA and Short-Range SAM).
youtu.be/xTc2YzjEL-g
A brief showcase of the majority of AAA units in DCS, including the WW2 Asset Pack.
youtu.be/1eEpL2QQ90Q
I recently applied for a group that uses the Syria map. Their initial checkride includes an A/G part, so I decided to update my low-level and navigation tools to support this scenario.
youtu.be/8qk5hhzIgH8
AAA is the acronym for Anti-Aircraft Artillery. Reading around and playing in various servers, the lack of the good old guns and MANPADS is visible. So, I decided to look at what DCS offers, starting with a bit of history in this first part of the series.
youtu.be/tVVc5sEKG9I
As an experiment, but also to try something new, I decided to open a new YouTube channel in Italian. Rather than a copy-paste of the current English structure, I opted for something different: a less constructed, more open, quasi-podcast, format.
youtu.be/1pHjz8q-9ug
The MiG-29 9.12 is a lightweight, stupidly powerful, twin-engine fighter. Introduced in 1983, the DCS version is the export derivative, the 9.12A. This study compares the Fulcrum's performance with other modules of its era: F-14, F-4, Mirage F1.
youtu.be/y1Kb0miFeF4
Along with the few features brought by the just-released MiG-29 9.12A, there is a series of improvements to the R-27 family. This video is the first look at the new missiles' capabilities.
Video: youtu.be/_9EhPEQ5nMY
Article: flyandwire.com/2025/09/24/a...
I still see plenty of complaints about the upcoming MiG-29 9.12A, especially regarding its capabilities versus the F-35. So, here is the simplest way to convey the reason why, in my opinion, this "problem" is not really a thing besides niche scenarios.
youtu.be/ce6wvzLL5xY
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I decided to spend a couple of minutes to discuss the decision to move from my own voice to an AI TTS service, a couple of years ago. In 2023, I wrote a post explaining the reasoning behind this decision. Two years later, the situation has not improved.
youtu.be/vnyslMV_i9M
The fourth and penultimate part of the Kill Boxes overview is available. The topic discussed is the execution of missions within the KB.
flyandwire.com/2025/09/09/k...
Work progresses on the main control panel for the WSO position. This short video shows the testing sketches for controls wired to the Mega, then to Leonardo, and lastly as HID outs.
More info on Discord.
Comms test: youtu.be/EUFKDYjUcBs
Panel WIP: karonshome.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
MiG-29's SPO-15 RWR: Q&A with ED
One of the most interesting improvements of the upcoming MiG-29 9.12A being developed by Eagle Dynamics is the SPO-15LM “Beryoza” Radar Warning Receiver. This RWR is an evolution of the Mi-24's SPO-10 new tech.
youtu.be/-56ClHy4-vU
A Kill Box requires minor coordination and can yield high effect over the designated area. However, several parameters must be taken into account before “Establishing” the Kill Box.
Article: flyandwire.com/2025/08/30/k...
As the end of summer draws near, the first step towards making my setup spookier and more welcoming for the F-4E Phantom II flavour is complete, adding controls for WRCS, RWR, Navigation, and more.
Video: youtu.be/xQHA_F0llCI
Article: flyandwire.com/2025/08/27/w...
Kill Boxes are fundamental means of coordinating fire into a defined area, maximising effects, safety, and efficiency while minimising additional comms and tight control.
This article introduces the Kill Boxes and related concepts, such as ACM and FSCM.
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The idea behind this video came from a post I read on ED’s forum about having devs create a navigation kneeboard. It is something we need, but it should come from ED itself due to its complexity.
Here is how to do basic plans in-cockpit in a few minutes.
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In 2021, as events in Israel turned for the worse once again, an Israeli friend wrote about living under the "Iron Dome".
October 7 changed many things. Assaf recently wrote again, describing the event from his perspective, as a common person, a father.
youtu.be/E7NP2EvMkA8
LG “Bruno” Barons has created additional training tools useful for any aircraft, especially the F-4E Phantom II: APQ-120, TACAN/HSI simulator and Bullseye trainer.
Article: flyandwire.com/2025/07/27/t...
This 1970s technique is one of the least intuitive I have discussed so far. However, after going deeper into its mechanics, it turned out to be very flexible and quite easy to follow.
youtu.be/9YHk5OLK0nA
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I have received dozens of dumb comments over the years. This is a freshly made one, and it's too funny to let it go.
Even out of the DCS context, this comment is wrong from any possible point of view lol
Sometimes you run into certain procedures that need a bloody flow chart to understand them. And then they click, and you want to use them all the time.
This method is also a surprisingly vivid testament to the transition from DGT/HCA-driven to aspect-based intercepts. Stay tuned!
