The Tactical Frequency

The Tactical Frequency

The Tactical Frequency is a podcast centered around all things Falcon BMS, an F-16 combat simulator designed by Benchmark Sims. If you've ever wanted to fly a high fidelity F-16 simulator, then this podcast is the perfect companion on your journey. We'll discuss challenges that new, virtual pilots face as well as advanced topics for those who have been flying BMS for years. If you'd like to read up on the future of the podcast, chat with other listeners, or perhaps even participate, then join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/Rc9s9bypwk

Episodes

November 24, 2023 90 mins
Dusty joins us to discuss BVR in Falcon BMS and answers questions from the community.
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Figmo joins us for a special edition episode of the Tactical Frequency podcast to discuss SEAD operations in Falcon BMS.
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October 20, 2023 60 mins
OldCraig joins the Tactical Frequency to discuss flying Red Air in Falcon BMS. Join us as we explore some stories behind flying the Su-30MKK in Falcon BMS.
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September 22, 2023 60 mins
Stories from Falcon BMS.
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September 8, 2023 170 mins
TvT 2021 Commanders and Ambassadors join us for this special edition episode of the Tactical Frequency.
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August 25, 2023 60 mins
  1. A look at three 90's games and/or sims, and how they pushed boundaries.
  2. An interview with Enigma on learning Falcon BMS, as well as his thoughts on what makes a good sim.
  3. A brief mention of the news of Falcon 5.0.
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August 11, 2023 60 mins
  1. Efficiency in Falcon BMS: Saving time & improving skills
  2. Interview with Bloodhound and Kolbe about the Buchenau LAN event in a castle in Germany
  3. What is the Falcon BMS experience, and how much can we remove from the sim before we lose the essence of the experience?
  4. A comedy sketch involving the fictional Training Squadron 34
  5. A look to the future
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July 28, 2023 60 mins
  1. Bugs and quirks, examples, and workarounds
  2. Meet the Community interview: Micro on Falcon Events
  3. Editorial on Falcon BMS, bugs, and the need for stability
  4. Some podcast changes and poetry
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July 14, 2023 60 mins
1) AWACS and GCI; 2) Interview with Eagle-Eye on GCI and BMS; 3) Eagle-Eye on his squadron the Belgian Virtual Tigers; 4) History of GCI'ing in Falcon BMS; 5) The Future of GCI'ing in Falcon BMS
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June 30, 2023 60 mins
1) Intro; 2) RWR and Audio; 3) Interview with MaxWaldorf; 4) The Obligation of Growth; 5) The Future of Constructive Criticism
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1. Meet the Community initiative; 2) Falcon BMS tips and tricks and metainformation; 3) Interview with Ripper on squadrons, communities, and multiplayer; 4) More with Ripper on his wing, the 6th; 5) Leadership and your community's health; 6) Comedy and the State of the Podcast
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1) Topic summary and some terminology; 2) Preparing to fly a complex MP mission; 3) Ideas behind "fragging" your own missions, both simple and complex; 4) An interview with Lorik on Mission Planning; 5) Lorik takes some questions from the audience; 6) Fun missions and the need for mission planners; 7) Some thoughts on the interview and the dynamic nature of a live broadcast
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May 19, 2023 60 mins
1) Podcast stats and health; 2) Radio anxiety; 3) Breaking down challenges of BVR into challenges of Situational Awareness and Bullseye; 4) The challenge of learning Bullseye; 5) Microprose news and Self-Motivation to Learn; 6) Example caller
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Feedback on the podcast itself and a monologe on 1) Brevity for MP beginners; and 2) AA Data Link CONT problems for large MP packages. We have an interview with our first guest: Prime aka AviationPlus
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April 21, 2023 60 mins
An introduction to this podcast and a monologue on 1) new pilots getting into Falcon BMS; 2) a request for feedback on advanced topics; 3) the future of BMS and the Falcon IP; and 4) a call to the community to be ready for 4.38.
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