Configuration

software configuration

After installing DCS and the additional free aircraft it is possible to get another free map. The Marianas map is ED's (Eagle Dynamics) second free terrain map. It can be obtained by creating an account with ED DCS World. This is something worthwhile, because it also enables you to participate in multiplayer games and access theme based game servers. When you have everything setup and DCS is running you can install the map via the Module Manager. Modules that you have purchased will also appear there, i.e. after a fresh installation and login. DCS Main window

Mod configuration

When DCS and your aircraft Mod are installed and DCS is running, you should see your aircraft somewhere in the bottom icon line-up.

🚩 For every aircraft you intend to fly you should set up your controls first! This is a little cumbersome in DCS, but a MUST. You will thank yourself later, while airborne! You may find some guidance in this YouTube clip from "Wags".

And a quick checklist here: controls setup

Control binding Layout Templates exist to help you remember them.