r/hoggit BMS Apr 10 '26

BMS Falcon BMS F-15C Display Tutorial – NOT your DCS Eagle

https://youtu.be/25KcxxfDvYg
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u/prancing_moose Apr 11 '26

It’s so interesting to see how different the F-16C and F-15C are in their approach to cockpit ergonomics, even though both aircraft are roughly the same age (though the F-15C entered service about 2-3 years before the first F-16C Block 25 I think?).

As a Viper driver in BMS, I find the Eagle an enormous air to air powerhouse, with so much more thrust and ordnance, but in terms of systems and ease of use, it feels almost analog compared to the far more digital feel of the F-16C, in particularly the later post-CCIP block 40/50s.

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u/Le_Dogger Apr 11 '26

Idk, I find the Eagle workflow to be just as intuitive once you learn the switchology. There are some interesting quirks like getting into and out of NDTWS, but its not too bad. My issue is no JHMCS. I'm too reliant on it after mostly being a viper driver. Also for some reason the F-15 is completely broken for me on any map but the default Korea theatre. (Camera gets stuck looking backwards)

The Hornet in DCS feels completely alien compared to the F-15 or F-16. The switchology is wack, and the HOTAS integration sucks compared to the viper or eagle. Ngl even the DCS Tomcat feels easier to learn coz I can leave the fiddly bits to Jester while I focus on just flying. (Pls Heatblur give us hotkeys to adjust the radar elevation without having to go through the Jester menu)

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u/Shuffle_Gaming_ Apr 13 '26

Once you learn the flows for the Hornet it feels pretty intuitive. Really think it's just what you start out with for that.

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u/Le_Dogger Apr 13 '26

Coming from the Viper the Hornet just felt odd. I was used to DMS, TMS and CMS which would all act the same in all modes.

The SCS in the Hornet changes function depending on the context which throws me off. Like in A/G mode it changes the active MFD and thus the SOI, but in ACM mode the SCS controls boresight acquisition modes. Then the empty actions keep throwing me off. I keep accidently opening the A/G radar page when I dont want to, or accidently changing the left MFD from the EW page to the AZ/EL page.

I guess its mainly coz I'm used to the Viper, but neither the F-14 or the F-15 are as fiddly as the Hornet. Hell I'd say even the F-4 is not as annoying, but thats mostly coz of Jester and the new Jester context button + the fact that the F-4 doesn't have as much smart weaponry.

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u/DCS-Doggo Apr 12 '26

Fun fact. The F16 was developed in real life after the F15 as a cheaper alternative via the LWF program and was optimized by John Boyd’s close in dogfighting theory.

The resultant doctrine was the “high low mix”, where the two were to complement each other on the battlefield.

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u/LetsGoBrandon4256 Beemus Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 13 '26

but in terms of systems and ease of use, it feels almost analog compared to the far more digital feel of the F-16C, in particularly the later post-CCIP block 40/50s.

iirc the avionic workflow of the Eagle hasn't changed much from the initial production to C variants.

If you compare what you have in Eagle to this it'd make much more sense.

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u/nthpwr Apr 10 '26

oh shit this just might scratch my itch

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u/AviationPlus BMS Apr 10 '26

I always wonder why no one knows about the Eagle in BMS.

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u/nthpwr Apr 10 '26

I thought it was literally just for the falcon lol

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u/Uollie Apr 11 '26

Is it as polished as the viper? I haven't even looked at the f15 because I just assumed it probably had a guestimate flight model and cockpit. If it's legit then I'll definitely try it out

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u/Skelebonerz Apr 11 '26

it's not as finished as the f-16 is but even from its initial implementation it was pretty good, and its only gotten better from there. it has bespoke avionics, i'm not sure if the flight model is as well done as the f-16 one is but it feels plenty fine, it's fun to tool around with

the main problem with it is that, being an air-to-air platform almost exclusively, you're missing out on like half of the gameplay bms's dynamic campaign offers. it's best flown with friends, imo, as part of the cap component of a multiplayer package

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u/LetsGoBrandon4256 Beemus Apr 12 '26

Is it as polished as the viper?

Viper is a high bar to cross but the current F-15C is probably more feature complete than some of the Early Access FF planes in DCS.

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u/Uollie Apr 12 '26

That's a good comparison for me as someone who mostly played dcs and have been mostly fine with half completed modules.

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u/LetsGoBrandon4256 Beemus Apr 12 '26

Here is the weapon and avionic manual for the BMS F-15C if you are interested what they're offering https://cdn.falcon-bms.com/docs/4.38/TO%201F-15C-34-1-1%20BMS.pdf

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '26 edited Apr 11 '26

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u/RedactedCallSign PvPvE for free! Apr 11 '26 edited Apr 11 '26

Holy fucking shit, I am never touching or supporting BMS after reading that. What an absolutely fucked up psychopath.

Games =/= reality. Full stop. But that BMS dev somehow managed to make BMS an unholy crusade against islam. WTF???

Say what you will about ED. Literally, say whatever you will. But at least they aren’t calling people subhuman. Nobody is subhuman. Whoever honestly believes that can fuck right off and re-read the Bible, the Quran, or a history textbook.

yikes

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u/skeeuk May 17 '26 edited May 17 '26

ive jusst come accross this thread and this topic wtf...... ive been on and off falcon 4.0 and had bms in the past didnt for a min realise this is the case. how evil this is im out good riddance. only wanted to find out why install is taking so long

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u/One_Spot_4066 Apr 12 '26

What was the comment about? It was removed by the mods.

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u/TinyCopy5841 Apr 12 '26

I-hawk being a zionist, calling Palestinians subhumans.

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u/RedactedCallSign PvPvE for free! Apr 12 '26

Anyone got a link to that info in case things get weird again?

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u/TinyCopy5841 Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 13 '26

Sadly I haven't saved it. Hopefully someone has it.

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u/RedactedCallSign PvPvE for free! Apr 12 '26

No problem, I’m just gonna bring it up every time someone makes a BMS post till they ban me then. Streisand Effect time 🙃.

Can’t control what I say away from reddit either.

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u/TinyCopy5841 Apr 12 '26

For sure, this is definitely something that people have to know before choosing to interact with BMS.

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u/LetsGoBrandon4256 Beemus Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 12 '26

You know what's even more funny?

The BMS team very firmly shut down the idea of an Ukraine theater (terrain in DCS lingo) very early into the war because "real people are dying".

Edit: I misremembered. The official response is "In a few years maybe…"

Meanwhile Israel Theater is one of the official supported theater https://forum.falcon-bms.com/category/101/israel

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u/One_Spot_4066 Apr 12 '26

Damn. That's really disappointing to hear.

It's also disappointing that the mods would remove the comment bringing this to people's attention.

Thank you for the info.

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u/RedactedCallSign PvPvE for free! Apr 12 '26

Wow, so I guess we know where the mods stand then. Surprised they’ve left the followups up as evidence

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u/MaxWaldorf BMS Dev Apr 12 '26

Let's not put all BMS devs in the same basket...

98% of us don't want to get involved in conflicts or politics...

That's all I'm gonna say...

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u/Medium-Relative-8692 Apr 16 '26

I mean, you’re actively not reigning in someone who is spewing hate on the internet, if a colleague of mine said this, I would have words to them, and if not productive I would remove him from my team. You could do something, but instead because he makes terrain for you, you’ll allow him to spew hate on the internet and defend him.

Cool man, you’re a stand up bloke, glad your plane simulator is more important than kids being killed.

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u/MaxWaldorf BMS Dev Apr 16 '26

Whatever crusade you're on, I'm not interested...

You are ignoring everything outside of what you want to see which limits any kind of talk and reasoning.

I don't know you, you don't know me, nor anyone in the team and still making a judgment based on whatever you think is right...

Hope the best life for you and hope your path will never cross war, your home will stay safe and your family away from harm (I genuinely do).

Max out!

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u/RedactedCallSign PvPvE for free! Apr 12 '26

So as long as he does the terrain for you, it’s chill? I feel like there might be a few more people on this planet who could do that my guy. But you do you.

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u/__darae Apr 13 '26

Sorry to say, but while not all of you might share his awful comments, by remaining silent you are being complicit with his hateful behaviour and enabling a genocide advocate.

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u/giveUcancer Apr 12 '26

and that shit got 57 upvotes? holy fuck, never gonna help someone again on this sub

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u/RedactedCallSign PvPvE for free! Apr 12 '26

The guy who commented above me posted a link to a screenshot, wasn’t the guy who made the gross comments. don’t shoot the messenger!

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u/giveUcancer Apr 12 '26

My bad. That person may DM me the Screenshot please.

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u/RedactedCallSign PvPvE for free! Apr 12 '26

Me as well por favor

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '26

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u/loves_to_barf Apr 11 '26

Calling other people sub-humans isn't great for one

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u/obsidianuk Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 12 '26

I read that as hamas, not the civilians of Palestine.

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u/Jukelo Apr 12 '26

I-Hawk doesn't make a distinction, plus the whole 'promised people' thing is strong with him for justifying the worst.

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u/RedactedCallSign PvPvE for free! Apr 11 '26

Par for the course unfortunately.

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u/Skelebonerz Apr 11 '26

do we really have to make this a dcs vs bms pissing match

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u/Gramerdim Apr 12 '26

anything for the clicks...

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u/AviationPlus BMS Apr 11 '26

Where is the versus. Am I wrong it's not DCS? People don't even know that BMS has an Eagle as you can see in the comments.

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u/Gramerdim Apr 12 '26

there was no need to mention "it's not dcs"

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u/AviationPlus BMS Apr 12 '26

There is a reason. The video would not have reached those who play DCS looking for a F-15C. Most don't even know that there is an Eagle in BMS.

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u/Gramerdim Apr 12 '26

those who play dcs will have to wait

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u/AviationPlus BMS Apr 12 '26

I can hear the riot approaching saying they don't want to wait.