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Cogito ergo RIO.
...or WSO, Nav, B/N et cetera.
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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.

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Lessons (Re)learned & Hints for Multicrew: Radar, ECM, Coordination - Casual Training
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January 28, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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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.

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Close Air Support III: The Keyhole
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 (from Alpha t…
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January 26, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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The introduction to Close Air Support continues with inputs from both real and virtual controllers.

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Close Air Support II: A Chat with Real and Virtual Controllers
The introduction to Close Air Support continues with inputs from both real and virtual controllers.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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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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Quest for Precision II: Guided Munitions - Air-to-Ground
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January 19, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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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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Quest for Precision I: Introduction & Dive Toss - Air-to-Ground
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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January 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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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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Air Defence Units in DCS P4: Observations & Inconsistencies
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December 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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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.
December 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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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.

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Air Defence Units in DCS P3: Infantry and Tanks
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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December 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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A modification of the Spider Card I shared a few months ago to be used along an A6 physical kneeboard.

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Spider Card for A6 Kneeboard
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Another showcase of DCS units, this time covering MANPADS and Short-Range Air Defence Systems (SPAAA and Short-Range SAM).

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Air Defence Units in DCS P2: MANPADS & SHORAD
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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November 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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A brief showcase of the majority of AAA units in DCS, including the WW2 Asset Pack.
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Air Defence Units in DCS P1: Anti-Aircraft Guns
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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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.

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Low-Level Tools: Syria Map
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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November 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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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.
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AAA: King of Air Defence (but AWOL in DCS)
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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October 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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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.

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FlyAndWire-It: Introduzione al Canale
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October 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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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.

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MiG-29 9.12A: TWR, Fuel & Performance
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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October 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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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.

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A Look At the New R-27 Missile Family
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September 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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.
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MiG-29 9.12A vs F-35A. Why bother?
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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September 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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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.
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AI VA / TTS: Two years later [Thoughts]
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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September 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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The fourth and penultimate part of the Kill Boxes overview is available. The topic discussed is the execution of missions within the KB.

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Kill Boxes Part IV: Execution
Kill Boxes are not required for all air interdiction missions, but they are designed to facilitate the interdiction of mobile targets and the engagement of targets in areas where their location is …
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September 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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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.

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WSO Cockpit Update Part I½: Slave → Master → HID Test
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September 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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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.

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MiG-29's SPO-15 RWR: Q&A with Eagle Dynamics
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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September 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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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.

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Kill Boxes Part III: Planning and Terminology
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.
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August 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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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.

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WSO Cockpit Update - Part I: WRCS, Nav, RWR
YouTube video by FlyAndWire
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August 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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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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Kill Boxes Part I: Introduction
Kill Boxes are fundamental means of coordinating fire into a defined area, maximising effects, safety, and efficiency while minimising the need for additional communication and tight control. This …
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August 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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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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July 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM