Tacview

Eager to understand what really happened during your last flight? Tacview is a universal flight data analysis tool which enables you to easily record, analyze and understand any flight to improve your skills much faster than with conventional debriefings. Whether you are a private pilot, a virtual squadron leader, or a casual simer, Tacview is an invaluable tool which enables you to understand wh…

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story2 negative mentions

Tacview is an essential tool for debriefing in DCS, helping players track and improve their performance over time.
The software offers excellent support and integration with DCS World, making it invaluable for serious flight sim enthusiasts.
It provides detailed after-action reports and enhances situational awareness, making it a must-have for analyzing missions.

Some users have experienced technical issues, such as crashes during replays and difficulties with user interface navigation.
The software can be resource-intensive, especially when used with larger operations, which may limit its effectiveness.
Not all features work seamlessly with other games, leading to disappointment for some users trying to use it across different platforms.

story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the tool is highlighted as an essential resource for debriefing missions in DCS, allowing users to track and improve their performance over time. While it offers comprehensive analysis capabilities, some users have experienced technical issues and found the interface less user-friendly. Overall, it is praised for its potential to enhance mission understanding, despite some frustrations.
- “It's not the most user-friendly interface, but it is amazing to be able to review a mission from all angles to see exactly what happened.”
- “Started playing IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad, and was excited to use this for after-action reports to see what happened after a mission, but was again disappointed.”
- “Whether trying to analyze a free flight or career mission, Tacview crashes out of the replay after less than 30 seconds with an error in the xtralib module, every time.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users find the gameplay aspect highly beneficial for enhancing skills in games like DCS World, as it allows for replaying sessions to identify areas for improvement and facilitate learning.
- “Very useful to improve your gameplay in games like DCS World and to learn.”
- “With this software, you can replay your gameplay to see what you can improve.”