DD_Fenrir

June 22, 2022

June 22, 2022

It appears not...

However, the Mossie pouring vapour at take-off like an express steam locomotive getting a heavy train moving is now fixed apparently, so lose some, win some I guess....

Plus extra goodies and fixes for the premier fast jets, the Apache and - FT will be pleased - the I-16.

Changlelog:

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DCS Open Beta 2.7.15.26783

Introducing three new campaigns:

DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury campaign by Baltic Dragon

DCS: MAD JF-17 Thunder Campaign by Stone Sky

DCS: Spitfire Beware! Beware! Campaign by Reflected Sims

DCS World

Added: separated CM802AKG loadout for JF-17 AI

Added: Type-59 sound and FLIR texture

Added: 052b, 052c, 054a FLIR texture

Added: PLZ05/ZBD04A general skins made by Sadjad_Vosoul

Fixed: 093 wake visual effect

Campaigns panel. Added popup hint with list of required modules for campaign.

Decreased ComCenter health level. Now Command Center can be destroyed by one GBU-31 penetrator

AI Helicopters. AH-1W New Sounds and Sounder

AI Helicopters. UH-60 & SH-60 Black Hawk New Sounds and Sounder

AI Helicopters. UH-60 Minor bugfix with the missing doppler scale for Distant Rotor sound

AI Helicopters. UH-60 Minor bugfix with Airflow Refl sound

AI aircraft can't follow through manoeuvres - fixed

AI aircraft perform strange vertical oscillation after switch waypoint command - fixed

Ground AI can get stuck in light forest - Fixed.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics

Added ADM-141A.

Fixed: offset behaviour - switching SOI resets refined point if not designated

Fixed: AZ/EL page and SA page Altitude differences

Update RU texts and fix typos in Hornet Lessons (1-20)

TGP jitters at max zoom - fixed

Note 1: Please note that the TALD used by the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet is different from the one developed by Heatblur for their F-14. Heatblur will be using the TALD developed for the Hornet, but this task was not complete in time for this Open Beta, but it should be available for the following.

Note 2: We are nearing completion of the F-16C flight model and FLCS adjustments, and following this, the Hornet will get the same flight model and FCS review. This is one of the primary remaining items on the Hornet’s roadmap. The team also continues work on the UFC BackUp page, and GPS-guided weapon updates. Please see the Hornet roadmap here.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

Added Manual (MAN) bombing mode.

Added FIX DED Page

Fixed: Unknown ('U') HTS label on WPN page for some threats

Fixed: Users report PDLT cycle stops working after a while

Fixed: After setting the PDLT and then designating the same target on radar and radar undesignating, you can no longer set that target as the PDLT

Fixed: Target altitude number copied and stuck in some cases when switching from RWS to TWS

Fixed: TGP CZ logic is broken if OA is selected

Fixed: TMS Aft on HSD PDLT logic is not correct

Fixed: TTI missing from TGP for GBU

Fixed: Maverick Scale remains on HUD

Fixed: Check stability when airspeed at 300kts in aar gains

Fixed: Backflips after deep stall recovery with using MPO

Note: Next priority items include finalising the Max Toss Anticipation Cue, update to the external and cockpit models, Mk-84AIR high drag bomb, LADD bombing mode, the FCS BIT with control surface animations, air show smoke pods, and more. Please see our roadmap here: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/278635-dcs-f-16c-viper-roadmap/

We have also defined the planned Viper features before it exits early access. Please note that development will continue based on the roadmap linked above. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/206282-subject-to-change-desired-f-16c-systems-and-payloads-for-early-access/

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

Added Target State Estimator (TSE).

Added Altitude Hold mode.

Added dashboard covers (sunvisors) animation

Main rotor VRS state implementation (W.I.P)

Improvements in definition of preplaned threats. Also HSI is now locked to the Ghostship when the MPD TSD page is in FRZ. Added intervisibility rings for Ghostship on MPD TSD pages

Improved :

SCAS behavior.

LMC Control.

When any of the ENG, FLT, FUEL, PERF, or UTIL pages is selected via the MENU page or by using the Favorites function, that page becomes the originator page for the remainder of the AIRCRAFT pages.

The Torque readout in the HDU symbology should become boxed at 98%

The NVS Sensor Select switch should only be functional in NORM or FIXED mode

After blanking above 200 feet, the radar altimeter tape should come back on 180 feet

Cued LOS Dot should always be displayed

FPV, Head Tracker, Cued LOS, except Bob-Up Box should disappear outside of the safe zone

The grayscale image currently displays an opaque white overlay

MPD in MONO mode overrides color of the symbology or white video underlay

Video underlay showing TADS should also show the TADS LOS crosshairs

With PNV selected, TDU FLIR will always be the currently selected NVS FLIR sensor for the Pilot

Flight symbology on an MPD VID page uses some colored elements similar to the FLT page

When the TDU PNV button is selected "OWNER CUE" should not be displayed

Fixed: Laser rangefinder desync

Fixed: Radios allow invalid frequencies to be entered.

Fixed: TADS range value is incorrect if exceeds maximum range

Fixed: LASE # TRGT LOAL message error

Fixed: Rapid LRFD operations produce issue

Fixed: TADS STOW - LMC ERROR

Fixed: WPN -> ASE -> unASE = TSD, should be WPN

Note: The next big, new items planned for the AH-64d will be the Image Auto-Tracker (IAT) set of functions that allow the TADS to lock on to a target with sufficient contrast rather than having to manually track it with the thumb force controller. Following the inclusion of IAT, we plan to add DCS: AH-64D to the free trial period program.

DCS: Mi-24P by Eagle Dynamics

Improved: Sensitivity of pedals controlled by buttons changed and is adjustable in special settings now

Improved: Anti-Ice system finished

Improved: Special settings menu reformatted

Fixed: APU-60-I (single missile launcher) is ejecting missile instead of launching it from rail

Fixed: The axis elevation of the machine gun barrels in the GUV containers, AUTO aiming mode correction

Fixed: R-60M does not lock the sun in Mi-24P

Fixed: Ammo counter showing wrong amount in some cases on mission start

Fixed: Multicrew - Pilot sees copilot door being opened as soon as Copilot switches 'Assume Trimmer' up

Fixed: Input. TrackIR command assignment cells are blocked

DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer by Eagle Dynamics

TGP jitters at max zoom - fixed

Unable to bind Warthog throttle to any controls - fixed

DCS: Mosquito FB VI by Eagle Dynamics

AI aircraft do not fire RP-3s - fixed

Minor typo in the startup procedure - fixed

Unintended steam/water cloud at start - fixed

DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed: AA radar unexpected target unlock

Fixed: AA radar antenna stabilization

Fixed: AA radar RWS auto mode behaviour

Fixed: AA radar target course render on B-scope screen

Fixed: AG radar fpm out of MFCD frame

Fixed: SPJ distance measurement

Fixed: CM802AKG abnormal behaviour if launched without DL pod

Fixed: wmd7 image resolution/focus difference between initial and after nar/wide toggled one

Updated: WMD7/C701 need manual refocus after turning on image seeker for the first time

Updated: cockpit model and texture

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

NEW: Added Mini-Campaign “The Final Hour” for South Atlantic. Also available as quickstart missions.

AIM-54: Tweaked PN gains and loft parameters to improve performance.

NEW: Added more Jester set commands (with value) for mission creators:

10017: DEST knob

10018: select waypoint to enter coords from a trigger zone (this command does no action in the cockpit)

10019: enter coords from trigger zone for the waypoint selected with 10018 (if none selected, WP1)

10020: WCS switch

10021: run RWR BIT

10022: TID range knob

10023: JESTER Eject

For the specific values and full changelog please click this link.

Potential fix for CTD with JESTER tuning radios.

Add AIM-7P for late A and B F-14 loadouts.

Made TACTS pod available to stations 1B and 8B.

Fixed Jester tuning TACAN only using A/A for airborne transmitters (TACAN not working for multiple of our missions).

Complete overhaul and fix of the Emergency Wing Sweep Axis logic:

Handle can't be moved once the cover is down.

Handle can be disconnected from the spider detent regardless if it’s up or down (realistic behavior, lifting the handle was for easier access).

Added new special option. If enabled, handle can be moved only once up (to prevent unwanted detachment, especially when having the axis assigned).

Simulated Spider Detent Movement and attachment.

For more details and the full changelog please click this link.

Changed wing sweep initialization on spawn:

Carrier spawn on catapult: 20deg, AUTO.

All other ground spawns: oversweep, handle and cover raised.

Air spawn: AUTO, position adjusted to the airspeed.

Mechanical sweep handle can be stowed in oversweep, also allowing the guard to close.

Fixed sweep handle being able to move to OVER before HZ TAIL AUTH light goes out.

Fixed CADC/Wing sweep light remaining illuminated after spawning a new aircraft.

Fixed emergency wing sweep handle Scatching the spider detent at 20 degrees.

Fixed wing sweep handle being pushed down in oversweep position for carrier spawns.

Fixed emergency wing sweep lever being pull-push lock reversed after clicking it wildly.

Added many new key bindings for the RIO:

for the full list of key bindings please click this link.

Added several new axis bindings for the RIO:

for the full list of axis bindings please click this link.

Corrected RIO axis directions for DDD Erase and DDD Pulse Gain.

Updated VF-14 AB100 livery. (Ben_Der)

Updated Top Gun Rogue Nation livery. (Yae Sakura)

Updated Top Gun 114 livery. (LanceCriminal86, Helmets by Ben_Der)

Updated VF-211 Fighting Checkmates 100 (2001). (Shmoo42)

Added VF-31 1991 AE200 and AE205. (Mach3DS)

Added VF-14 AB103. (Ben_Der)

Added VX-4. (Ben_Der)

DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

Fixed Gyros becoming misaligned in certain situations.

Added New Quickstart missions for the South Atlantic Map.

Flaming Cliffs by Eagle Dynamics

Su-27. Fixed single mission "Unwanted Guest" in Syria.

Kneeboard pages cannot be turned in some cases - fixed.

DCS: I-16 by OctopusG

Moved from Early Access to Release status

Added EN and RU Flight Manual

Added Training Missions

Added a few Single Missions

Added Throttle Extra Stroke Zone for air throttle direct control

Fixed Mixture Control: added lever central “Normal” position to automatic control with lock and enrich and lean control and physics

Added Ground Power Unit for electrical starter that enables by intercom command

Added Wheel Chocks that enables by intercom command

Added Failures for:

boost regulator

mixture governor

oxygen governor

collimator sight

gear drag tensioner

Added EN Cockpit

Controls Indicator improved: added brakes and RPM axis with nominal mark

Added axis input for afterburner, mixture, cowl flaps, oil radiator controls

Added keys input for separate side doors control

Fixed Altimeter behavior during zero altitude setting

Fixed Quickstart Missions: weather in the Ground Attack and day-time in Free Flight

Added new paint schemes: “Red Five” Aerobatic Team, Silver Demo, Silver-black Demo.

DCS: South Atlantic

Added South atlantic assets:

Naval:

Castle class patrol vessel

Harbour tug

HMS Invincible aircraft carrier

HMS Achilles frigate

HHS Andromeda frigate

HMS Ariadne frigate

Almirante Lynch frigate

Almirante Condell frigate

ARA Santa Fe Submarine

Vehicles:

LARC V

TACR2A

Placeable:

Tower crane

Small lighthouse

Wind turbine (Offshore and Land based)

KAT345L Excavator

Known Asset pack issues:

No RWR missile launch warning from HMS Invincible

HARM missile and HTS can not detect Leander class or Invincible

Missing textures on Sea Dart missile, and booster detach animation missing

AI AV-8B can have problems landing on HMS Invincible with weapons loaded

SeaCat and SeaDart launchers have no rotation limits

Leander class frigates are missing sounds

Campaigns

F-15C The Georgian War Сampaign by Baltic Dragon:

Mission 15: Fixed fencers crashing when leaving orbit; fixed Flankers continuing to engage after "bugging out"; fixed Dodge 5 engaging incorrect target.

DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign by Baltic Dragon:

Mission 02: Added ACLS / Link4 to USS Valley Forge.

Mission 03 (and M03 ALT A): Fixed issue with Smoke not performing Show of Force over Basrah. Fixed rare issue when Player and Bowser would talk at the same time when Smoke is ordered to attack second target. Fixed "mission complete" message appearing at mission start.

Mission 04: Fixed rare issue where Weed would RTB when detached to fly to his sector. Updated taxi part and added extra information for the player for extra clarity.

Mission 14: Fixed issue with Anvils not engaging primary target and turning back.

The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign by Baltic Dragon:

Mission 01: Updated loadout for player's wingman. Fixed problem with the missing voiceovers on the way.

Mission 14: Fixed problem with L-39s refusing to attack.

DCS: F-14B Operation Sandworm Campaign by Sandman Simulations

Mission 10: Enfield flights crashed during AAR - fixed.

DCS: F/A-18C Serpent’s Head 2 Campaign by Badger633

Printable Kneeboards added

DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion Campaign by Badger633

Printable kneeboards added

June 22, 2022

Just a heads up; looks like ED are hoping to release a new Open Beta patch today:

Patch Status - DCS World 2.7 - ED Forums

Hopefully bomb fusing GUI is in the mix...

June 17, 2022

One thing Colin does not like is Flakc*nts. Apparently.

June 13, 2022

23rd from me plz!

June 12, 2022

30/01/45

1st Lt Franklin Onbach

Air:

1x Fw 190D-9 Destroyed (the bastard that got Bob - flamed the SoB too... :crazysmile: )

Ground:

8x AAA

June 11, 2022

Howdy chaps,

Been meaning to do this for a while and finally got round to it...

The carriers have been kept deliberately sterile up till now for both framerate and spawning reasons. However, they did look a little too spartan so I decided to add a few bits and bobs to give them a little more life, particularly the Stennis and the Forrestal (for those of you who do not yet own the Supercarrier module).

Part of this is adding in a few parked planes, some of the tugs/push back vehicles and cranes, plus some static (non-interactive) crew, including some LSOs on the LSO platform, to make the decks feel a bit less 'Marie Celeste"...

On top of this each carrier now has a 'Plane Guard' helicopter hovering 200ft up off the port abeam position to attend to emergency situations should aircraft and aircrew end up going for an unscheduled swim...

These should not interfere with spawning in, but if they do please do let me know.

Some screenies...

Stennis:

Forrestal:

June 9, 2022

June 9, 2022

Weekend July please.

June 3, 2022

Chance to meet the Dogz at an aviation spot of historic significance? You’d be Saddam Hussein to miss it…

Set a date and let’s do it!

May 29, 2022

28/01/45

1st Lt Franklin Onbach

Air:

1x Fw 190A-8 Destroyed

Ground:

1x Artillery

7x AAA

2x Tanks

3x Trucks

1x Facility (HQ)

May 27, 2022

I’m looking at going on the 19th June what ever you chaps decide so if anyone else will be there let me know.

May 27, 2022

Hello chaps, chappesses and anyone in-between! Stable Release is updating today:

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DCS 2.7.14.24228

Introduced new campaigns:

DCS: F-14B Operation Sandworm Campaign by Sandman Simulations

DCS: A-10C Operation Agile Spear Campaign by Combat King Simulations

DCS World

Added technicals (armed pickup trucks):

Scouts with mounted DSHK 12.7mm or KORD 12.7mm

MLRS with BRM-1 80mm Rocket

Air defense with mounted ZU-23

Improved voice chat

fixed lowering sound volume in other programs when using the radio

removed connection between microphone controls inside the game and Windows

AGM-88. Corrected HARM LOFT behavior when the target is terrain masked.

BDU-33. Corrected warhead parameters, less smoke.

Weapons. AMRAAM's were too easy to notch when performing a notching maneuver inside of pitbull range - solved. Improved range gate modeling for missiles with active radar sensors.

AI aircraft. AI Flights with "Follow" task fall behind in turns - fixed.

AI aircraft. AI salvo placement discrepancies - corrected.

SSE. Added EMERGENCY_LANDING event when AI aircraft lands on belly or ditch on water. Support for player will be added later.

SSE.Fixed “Unit.getByName”.

Fixed some CTDs.

Weapons. Kh-31A missiles detonate in the vicinity of the target without hitting - fixed.

Weapons. Adjusted S-25O warhead parameters, added forgotten concrete_factors adjustment.

Weapons. Restored the lost of WGr21 fuse timing.

Weapons. AGM-84D does not hit target in R/BL mode - fixed.

Weapons. AGM-84 returns to guiding to original target point after losing acquisition due to line of sight - fixed.

AI aircraft. AI Wingman crashes during approach - fixed.

VR. Blue VR cross is persistent and does not fade when not in use - fixed.

ME. Updated templates.lua file with NASAMS and WW2 units.

AI aircraft. E-3A cannot refuel from a tanker if in a turn - fixed.

Added EWR AN/FPS-117, radar+ECS and Independent unit “Radar (domed)”.

MP. Added server option to hide multiplayer scoreboard (advanced server options)

MP: Added Coalition password option to dedicated server & Web GUI.

MP. Added mission editor password options for roles and client aircraft slots. Password protected slots will be hidden in the role select screen unless the correct password is entered.

Added “Launch MP server” option to mission editor (in “flight” menu), and mission load screens.

AI aircraft. AIs reported wrong WP passed. Advanced by 1. The report over the last WP was ignored.

LD-10. change to scheme used by AGM-88

YJ-12. change to ramjet scheme

C802AK. adjust seeker params (try to fix some issues)

IR view. No smoke in TGP by some conditions - fixed.

Stinger missiles missed if the target is flying lower than MANPAD unit location- fixed.

Added shadows from secondary light sources at night.

Warbirds. AI bots’ behavior during climb to altitude is improved

Triggers. Added a trigger and scripting function to display a message to a selected unit.

Triggers. Added a trigger and scripting function to sound to a selected unit.

Removed: PPI for HQ7 LN

JTAC cant work with AV-8B AGM-65L (E2/L) - fixed.

Fixed some crashes.

Crash if AV-8B takes off from 071

Crash if player enters HQ7 STR PPI view

Campaigns. Fixed Stuck on mission with LoadMission trigger, when you cannot press the button End Mission.

Aircraft AI. AI Wingmen do not use BVR missiles - fixed.

Weapons. Corrected ranges of Kh-31P ARM missile and Kh-31A anti ship missile.

Weapons. AIM-120. Fixed tracking issues due to wrong reference range gate choice when target locked.

Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Combat AI Improvements:
Note: Basic Fighter Maneuver (BFM) for jets improvements are planned for a June, 2022 update.

Available BVR tactics and skill of execution is highly dependent upon AI Skill Level setting.

Added timer for missile evasive manoeuvres when notching. This better allows the AI to defeat a radar operating in Memory (MEM) mode.

AI will use airspeed and altitude based on Skill Level to optimise missile launch kinematics. It will try to be fast and high.

AI will maximise distance between aircraft and target at time of missile impact, based on Skill Level, by using offsets (crank) and reduced airspeed.

Based on Skill Level, AI will appropriately use lead, pure, and lag intercept geometry.

AI will use a low slice in an offset/crank manoeuvre to force an incoming missile into denser air, provide the AI more manoeuvrability, and force hostile radar into a look-down.

Based on Skill Level, AI will use different defensive manoeuvres such as look down clutter notch and reversal/extensions.

AI will randomly use the direction of offsets (cranks) and notches.

Use chaff when the missile is 60 degrees off the nose. This allows the AI to use chaff more effectively when abeam of the threat radar.

Aircraft without radar guided missiles will not climb and accelerate to intercept the enemy.

AI aircraft. Decreased ground impact probability into hard manoeuvring.

Su-34. KMGU-2 racks restored.

Graphics. MSAA x4 breaks secondary shadows - fixed.

Fixed crash during request if JTAC will be destroyed.

Water has very bright reflections at night in the mission without clouds after the mission with cloud preset - fixed.

Aircraft AI. Switch Waypoint Issue - fixed.

Fixed: crash on death of a unit during embarkment procedure.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics

For Supercarrier CVN -71/72/73/75

Addition of the Automatic Carrier Landing System, ACLS.

Addition of the Link 4 datalink for carrier-to-aircraft communications when using DCS: Supercarrier.

Addition of ACLS On/Off and Link 4 datalink On/Off to carrier Mission Editor advanced waypoint actions.

For free (without Supercarrier module) CVN-74 Stennis:

Only CPL P/R mode is available, no T/C (traffic control) or DCS: Supercarrier radio communications.

It is possible to use ACLS with the CVN-74 John C. Stennis. If you do not own the DCS: Supercarrier module, all carriers but the free CVN Stennis will refuse the inbound call.

The free CVN-74 John C. Stennis procedure is as follows:

Call inbound from ATC radio menu.

If closer than 5.5 and within appropriate margins (+-630ft vertical error from 1200 ft, +-5 degrees from landing course) - you will receive the ACL RDY message, and then you turn on CPL P/R by pressing the CPL button on the UFC.

Additional ME payload presets.

Corrected the Auto-Throttle Control (ATC) Approach mode such that it no longer moves the throttles to idle.

Fixed: SA page was not showing ID of contacts known to MIDS tracks.

Fixed: LTWS unboxed remove all datalink contact in FCR.

Fixed: Selecting Baro Alt Hold whilst in Coupled autopilot de-selects coupled mode.

Fixed:JDAM TOO - TOO will now be saved when stepping stations and TOO ½.

Fixed: Autopilot disconnect Caution not implemented.

Fixed: QNH is not set right when born on the carrier. Also fixed limits for pressure setting.

Fixed:AG radar image not showing units on ground.

Fixed: Ghost contact in TWS.

Fixed: Slant range.

Fixed: Offset point MAG/TRUE issue.

Fixed: SA Cursor alignment is different if you come from top of contact or from bottom with cursor.

Fixed: Waypoint/OAP Steering info in HUD will direct towards the offset.

Fixed: HSI / SA differences in orientation of offset symbology.

Fixed: AGR flashes when re-entering the RDR ATTK page.

Fixed: Target ID's on SA - AZ/EL.

Fixed: LTD/R Special for joystick not working on inputs.

Fixed: SLAM-ER data link13 with unlimited ammo guidance issues.

Fixed: Using ft for elevation data always rounds down the number.

Fixed: When using FLIR page Gray option on DDI UFC is blanked but still works.

Fixed: When using JSOW GUN is blank on DDI but can still be pressed.

Fixed: Check North up behavior when using ADF.

Fixed: Bullseye Coordinates Preload.

Fixed: HMD J-109 Overlap PP symbology.

Fixed crashes/freezes in avionics.

Added ACLS Missing 10 SEC cue.

Added Additional carrier data to the kneeboard - ATC frequency, TACAN and ILCS channel.

Added ACL T/C available with simple carrier.

Fixed: CMD CNT doesn't appear after coupling.

Fixed: Stores diamond behaviour with BRU-55 with 2 * GBU-38.

Fixed: JDAM TOO / PP behaviour when using QTY.

Added Maverick, Viper and Iceman liveries.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

Fixed crashes in avionics and weapons.

Added pull-up / weapon fuzing cue logic (LOW indication on HUD). https://youtu.be/BM3PBAW-Cak?t=163

Added Primary Datalink Target (PDLT). https://youtu.be/qCEFHf01FvI

Improved VIP and VRP Behavior (WIP). https://youtu.be/Utmt3z8MZms

Improved TIME DED page

Added offset aimpoints (OA1/OA2). https://youtu.be/SnqFHMok-hA

Adjusted FCR and HSD Symbols. https://youtu.be/BM3PBAW-Cak?t=25

Added Destination (DEST) DED Page. https://youtu.be/SnqFHMok-hA

Added Cursor Zero (CZ) all TGP and A-G FCR Pages and when radar is OFF

Additional ME preset loadouts. https://youtu.be/BM3PBAW-Cak?t=230

Fixed: DED STPT TOS can now be edited.

Fixed: Ghost targets on Datalink.

Fixed: Locked target box moves if modes switched.

Fixed: TMS Left to interrogate target in dog fight mode drops lock.

Fixed: Maverick Cursor Enable doesn't cycle VIS, BORE, PRE.

Fixed: Bugging target in RWS then switching to TWS loses bug.

Fixed: White cross on HSD when using AG mode is missing.

Fixed: HARM EOM and targeting.

Fixed: HTS Not showing emitter in correct location when locked.

Fixed: When BULLSEYE is not active, the bullseye symbol MUST NOT be present on the HSD because is not related to any coordinates.

Fixed: Radio preset frequencies off by 01.

Fixed: Second mark point creation if TMS AFT was not used before backing out of the mark point page.

Fixed: HTS not functioning after rearm.

Fixed:FCR tracks and IFF.

Improvement HUD Windows Range.

Fixed: Ghost targets on Datalink.

Fixed crashes/freezes in avionics.

Fixed: Dynamic launch for Maverick zone no longer shown in HUD.

Fixed: Time To Go timer on TGP not showing after weapon release.

Fixed: Incorrect information on HUD with HTS.

Fixed: Dropping PDLT lock doesn't remove TTL on HUD.

Fixed: CTD when setting unaffected code for the HARM tables.

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

Fixed crashes/freezes in avionics, weapons and multi-crew.

Improved SCAS.

Initial work on Velocity Hold submode.

Improved AI pilot when flying over/around terrain and obstacles (trees, powerlines, buildings, etc.)

Added trigger guard as option. See in AH-64D Special Tab in Options.

Added air targets tracking restriction for AI.

Fixed: Multicrew - TADS desync from CPG LMC use/Hellfires missing targets in TRAJ other than DIR.

Fixed: Multi Crew - Rockets I beam freezes in COOP mode with George.

Fixed: Multi Crew - TADS flickering.

Fixed: Multi Crew - Master Arm state.

Fixed:Cold Start Caution Message Errors.

Fixed: Rotor damage shake effect continues after rotor has stopped.

Fixed: Hellfire attack on tank from front has no effect due to Hellfire hitting gun barrel.

Fixed: Livery files are .tga instead of .dds.

Fixed: Master Arm state isn't synchronized after auto switching to SAFE.

Fixed: Attitude Hold Exit Tone (shorter).

Fixed: Errors in WCA and DMS pages desync between PLT and CPG.

Fixed: When starting APU with engines on, Utility Hyd pressure drops to zero.

Fixed: Incorrect Training Mission 3 Voice Over.

Fixed: EGT showing incorrectly on the IHADSS.

Fixed: Take off while refueling allows infinite fuel.

Fixed: FLT SET ALT does not accept altitude values above 1428ft.

Fixed: Request Removal of outer fuel tanks hangs program.

Fixed: Barometric altitude symbology on cruise and flight page should be in 10 ft increments.

Fixed: ACQ source behavior.

Fixed: NVG Goggles do not save brightness settings.

Fixed: Wind Direction/Velocity Status Window updating incorrectly.

Fixed: Headtracker symbol on the HDU was aligned too high.

Fixed: Kneeboard flares option can not be changed on a moving ship.

Fixed: TSD Map orientation settings.

Fixed: Rotor sound glitch.

Fixed: RTS rocker does not function once preset is selected.

Fixed: George AI as CP/G Hellfire accuracy issues.

Fixed: Unable to set RADAR ALT on FLT page.

Fixed: Engine fire test audio - Aft deck fire does not repeat.

Fixed: RWR calls 'SA-15' instead of F-15.

Fixed: Without the Radar Altimeter, George AI will attempt altitudes below ground level.

Fixed: Greek livery description.lua.

Fixed: TSD orientation affects the TSD's ASE footprint display.

Fixed: Hover bob up box size was too small.

Fixed: in Sight Status Field Indication.

Fixed: EUFD: Fuel Indication Error.

Fixed: The limits of the attitude indicator should be +-90 degrees.

Fixed: RADALT not defaulting to "ON" if Cold Start is used.

Fixed: G-Meter on Flight Page only records min/max G when on 'SET' sub-page.

Fixed: MPD brightness set before APU start does not dim the MPD.

Add TSD Threat Rings. Threat rings are based on hostile air defence units placed in the Mission Editor that are not “Hidden on MFD”. To display, select TSD SHOW at T3, COORD SHOW at T6, and then PLANNED TGTS/THREATS at L5. Yellow rungs indicate estimated detection range and red rings indicate estimated engagement range. When enabled, threats will also be listed on the COORD page, COORD list.

Add KYBD Key-bind for Collective Tail Wheel Lock/Unlock.

Improved Velocity Attitude ude Hold mode (between 6 and 40 kts).

Initial work on Position (Hover) Attitude Hold mode (between 0 and 5 kts).

Fixed crashes/freezes in avionics.

Fixed: Incorrect "Track Air Targets" translation in RU.

Fixed: EUFD brightness set before battery is turned on does not dim the EUFD.

Fixed: Desync after CPG left and join again to the slot.

Fixed: HAD Range Field Messages desync.

Fixed: HAD Weapon Inhibit Status Field Messages desync.

Fixed: Synchronisation of CPG's TSD map type and viewing range.

Fixed: Synchronisation of CPG's TSD map type.

Fixed: Synchronisation of CPG's RKT inventory choice.

Fixed: Cold start - gun buried in concrete.

Note: Although the Hellfire Ripple (RIPL) has been completed, we did not have time to properly test due to the long holiday. These are planned for a June 2022 update. Other items in development after June 2022 include 1st person pilot models, Target State Estimator (TSE), Altitude Hold, and Image Auto-Tracker (IAT). Following these, we plan to offer the DCS: AH-64D as part of the free Trial Program.

DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics

Added new deck crew animations that utilize the new skeletal animation system, new animations that are specific to night operations and the inclusion of light wands.

For the aircraft, deck crew and objects on the “roof” at night, we have improved lighting and shadows based on the deck and tower lights.

On final approach, you’ll now need to contend with the “burble” effect. We continue to tweak this effect and you can expect the first iteration shortly. (WIP)

Improve sparks effect from hook during landing. (WIP)

Kuznetsov model update: flag back transparency issue and hole in the superstructure issue - fixed.

Fixed: AIRBOSS and Crewman glowing at night.

Deck markings not visible in editor.

DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics

KM-2 system fix and addition of Petrovich AI work with it.

More main model LODs were added

Added keybinds for radios

Resolved several keybinds collisions

Added new CPG input commands for weapons selector

SPUU-52 and AP panels keybinds added

Fixed. Hydro Lock collective brake mode does not work

Fixed. AP stabilization button animation getting stuck

Fixed. Power on-off and selection missile panel (SCHO) desync between Pilot and Operator

Fixed. Rockets Side Selection Issue

Fixed. AP Heading channel not switching into heading hold after pedals returned to neutral (More options for pedals and this AP channel coming in next patch).

Fixed. Pilot-Operator not dying

Fixed. Tooltips match with commands for "Greben. PU-38"

Added: Anti-torque pedals trim options Can choose between:

Instant Trim (does not read input for 0.5 sec. after trim button is pressed)

Central Position Trimmer Mode (does not read input until physical pedals axis returned to center)

Added: Anti-torque pedals automatic microswitch options. Can choose between:

Disable by setting pedal axis to neutral (This logic was built in module before, it engages microswitch as soon as yaw axis is deflected from neutral position)

Enable/Disable by presence/absence of pedal movement (this logic is added and it activates microswithing only for duration of pedal axis movement, deactivates it when axis stop moving)

Automatic Microswitch Off (disables any automatic pedals microswitch logic, control is only manual)

Added: Anti-torque Pedals Trimmer Button options (Unlike Mi-8, real Mi-24P pedals don't trim with cyclic trim button. In DCS trim for pedals is made for convenience):

Cyclic Trimmer Button (T) (Pressing Cyclic trim button will also trim virtual pedals axis, keyboard "T" by default)

Pedals Microswitch Button (Y) (Pressing pedals microswitch button will also trim virtual pedals axis, keyboard "Y" by default)

Do not trim (Will not trim virtual pedals axis, this is for pedals without springs etc. those which are stay where you left them)

Fixed: Map lighting switch is in wrong position when mission is start at night

Fixed: PU-38. Latitude knob does not change value when adjusted slowly

Fixed: Pilot-Operator's button for warning lights test does not work

Fixed: HUD reticle, textures distortion on the edges

Fixed: SPO-10 red highlight for "NO SOUND" warning does not work

Fixed: Full aft cyclic limits left rudder authority

DCS: A-10C by Eagle Dynamics

Keybind for "Ready Pre Contact" not bindable to HOTAS - fixed

Fixed transparent nose RWR antennas and ladder bay textures

DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt by Eagle Dynamics

Tail damage fixed - the whole tail unit isn’t drop with any destroyed element.

The pilot is visible from distance.

Fixed issue with the texture on the Left Intercooler.

Fixed compass backlight isn’t controlled by switch

DCS: Mosquito FB VI by Eagle Dynamics

Gunsight glass is fixed

Added two Mosquito RP-3 practice missions

DCS: P-51 Mustang by Eagle Dynamics

Fixed non transparent bullet holes

Fixes to visual damage

Fixed - with the gear up the Tail wheel is visible on far LOD

Magnetos are mixed up in the damage model - fixes

Fixed: duplicated with the mission restarting hotkey input.

DCS: FW 190A-8 Anton by Eagle Dynamics

Starter switch animation is fixed.

Bombs don’t drop when reloaded with Unlimited ammo - fixed

WGr21 fuse timing defaulted to A2A instead of A2G

DCS: FW 190D-9 Dora by Eagle Dynamics

Starter switch animation is fixed.

Compass bezel is not clickable with mouse - fixed

Fixed axis controls for radiator flaps

WGr21 fuse timing defaulted to A2A instead of A2G

DCS: Bf 109K-4 Kurfurst by Eagle Dynamics

Visual fixes to the 3D model

Fixed tail damage

Fixed issues with Flap damage

Fixed wrong exhaust flare shield

Fixed muzzle flash visual artifacts

Fixed damage area shown transparent squares on some LODs

Fixed refueling with MW-50 causes refueling loop

Oil pressure starts to drop once about 30% of oil reservoir is empty

DCS: Combined Arms by Eagle Dynamics

Added damage penalties for player controlled vehicles in Combined Arms.

Added combat state view Buk SR for ENC.

Added the ability to turn ON/OFF the vehicle engine (LCtrl + E).

Added a checkbox for automatic start engine under Special Options for Combined Arms

Fixed: MG for Leopard 2A4 on isometric view.

Fixed: Flag animation for La Combattante 2.

Fixed: Client engine sound in multiplayer for ground units.

Fixed: ALERT on hit manpads.

Fixed: Camera shake after destroying player controlled CA.

Fixed: Player can drive units after a critical hit.

Adjusted damage to infantry and added chance of a critical hit on an infantryman.

Fixed firing of MLRS with S-8 rocket when assigning a target on the F10 map.

DCS: Spitfire by Eagle Dynamics

Misplaced static Spitfire in The Channel cold start instant action mission

DCS F-5E Tiger II by Belsimtek

Fuel Auto Balance Switch does not reset, draining right tank past balance - fixed.

Flaming Cliffs by Eagle Dynamics

'Receive Mode' feature does not work - fixed partially.

DCS: WWII Assets Pack by Eagle Dynamics

Added MG for M4 Sherman

Ju-88 AI bug fixes

Fixed LOD models

Fixed - tail wheel turning animation exaggerated

Visual fixes to landing gear animations

DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed: bugs in AG radar modes and displays

Should directly enter target tracking mode from target indication mode after lock, no intermediate state

Remove redundant elements in target tracking display

Behaviors of snowplow and slave modes

Should not enter AGR when silent

Fixed: LD-10 launch issue and abnormal behavior after launch

Fixed: bomb release sequence not match SMS selection

Fixed: rocket cannot be launched after changing the program wpn to rocket

Fixed: ghost SPI when toggle radar stby

Fixed: SPI logic switching between sensors

Fixed: HUD CCRP line display bug

Fixed: incorrect target bearing digits on HUD

Fixed: radar AGR off didn’t affect CCIP accuracy

Added: TDC filter for more accurate movement

Adjust: AA gun LCOS/SSLC param, should be more accurate now

Fixed: abnormal behaviours of LD10

Fixed: BRM-1 CCIP indicator

Fixed: BRM-1 in range notification

Fixed: bugs in SPI logic

Fixed: gear damage and repair

Fixed: surge detection caused by missile

Fixed: ATT hold

Added: fuel leak if fuselage or wings broken

Updated: WMD7 manual laser function by OSB R4 only (more details see forum thread)

Removed: “laser designator on/off” input binding

DCS: AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations

Updated: TPOD transitions

Added: Special Option: Export MPCD on mission start

Updated: AGM-65F operation. When multiple missiles are selected (ACP QTY > 1), after firing a missile the next missile in the selected group will be automatically uncaged and locked at the same target.

Fixed: Steerpoint elevation is automatically updated when entering coordinates

Fixed MPCD Day/Night Switch keybind inverted and not working

Fixed: Formation Lights remain ON when in NORM or NVG

DCS: M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations

Fixed: AP ALT Hold fails to reconnect when releasing AP override

Fixe : Added back decoy rearm sliders to solve dispense problems in multiplayer (see forum for more information)

Fixed: Thumbwheels do not cycle from 0 to 9 with LMB

Fixed: FBW test passes if stick wiped after it failed

Fixed: UAE Livery missing MipMaps

Added : Absolute BAD coordinate input in DTC format

Added : FPS-117 EWR radar to TAF sources

Updated: smoke helps finding IP in CCRP-IP quick mission

Fixed : PCM incitation staying after SABRE is switched off

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

Improved AP HDG HOLD.

Fixed GT HOLD to return both modes to ATT hold with single mode disengagement.

Fixed Autothrottle not able to be disengaged.

Fixed AP NaN values freezing the hydraulics system causing a crash.

Disregard STT targets for missile tracking in BRSIT mode (BRSIT now overrides STT).

Disregard MSL mode switch in ACM mode.

Give flood mode priority over STT for AIM-7 tracking.

Fixed flood mode not activated in BRSIT prior to launching first AIM-7.

Changed TWS to ignore new tracks when overwhelmed rather than overwrite existing tracks.

Fixed rare crashes/freezes caused by the animation system.

Improved switching out of Iceman.

Improved Iceman behavior on flying to point.

Fixed Iceman refusing to perform a right hand orbit.

Iceman’s throttle won’t damage flaps anymore.

Iceman can now use speedbrake to slow down.

Bingo fuel level can now be adjusted with power off.

Updated VF-211 Fighting Checkmates 100 livery.

Updated CN localization messages.mo.

Fixed gear door using livery texture from the opposite side.

Fixed several small export issues on F-14A and -B exterior models

Complete ACLS overhaul:

ACLS will engage correctly within parameters now and fly a stable approach.

Safe engagement should be considered within 2.5° of the glidepath and 1° of the glideslope (+/-300 feet) at or around 3nm behind the carrier.

Glideslope has been adjusted from 3° to 3.5°.

Fixed VDI Caution Lights for ACLS.

Improved Autothrottle.

Fixed Authothrottle not disengaging with weight on wheels.

Synchronised disengagement in GT+ALT hold.

Fixed a small error in pitch dampening.

Fixed DLC not disengaging at MIL power with weight on wheels.

Added new DCS ACLS and Datalink to the Forrestal (for the F-18, not for the Tomcat).

Fixed ICLS point of origin for the Forrestal.

Adjusted runway azimuth for the Forrestal.

Forrestal: fixed taking damage when planes land on the deck.

Fixed Sparrow BRSIT: flood antenna only enabled after launch, and short LTE for first missile.

Fixed Jester tuning bad radio frequency during carrier cold start.

New SetCommand for Jester:

arg 10015 - tune AN/ARC-182 to a selected channel with the value 0.XX where XX is the two-digit channel number

arg 10016 - tune TACAN channel. The value should be constructed using the following guide: “0.XXXZ” - use negative (-0.XXXZ) values for A/A and positive for T/R. “XXX” is the three-digit channel number (001, 010, 100, etc.). Z is 0 for using X-mode, and 1 for using Y-mode.

example: “0.0630” is channel “63X, T/R” and “-0.0081” is channel “8Y, A/A”.

Added LANTIRN external draw arguments for Mission Creators:

The following args can be used to obtain the components of a unit vector aligned with the LANTIRN sensor:

LANTIRN_HeadX = 1023,

LANTIRN_HeadY = 1024,

LANTIRN_HeadZ = 1025.

Fixed pilot being able to disarm the RIO’s ejection seat.

AIM-54A now has a white default texture and uses a texture separate from the AIM-54C.

Fixed texture seam running along top of AIM-54C.

Added additional mesh detail to the gun tube.

Re-textured gun tube internals.

Improved modelling of TCS camera model.

Retextured TCS pod internals.

Improved TCS glass for a more accurate, coated look.

Increased reflectivity of HUD lens in exterior view.

Lower sidewinder station (shoulder) pylon extension texture added.

Lower sidewinder station launcher now properly represents a LAU-7.

Added textures to lower sidewinder station LAU-7.

Added texture for lower shoulder sidewinder station.

Fixed tacan presets for IA Case 3 missions and added Case3 briefing image.

Changed Normandy IA Case 3 missions to use CV-59 Forrestal.

Fixed AI blocking catapults in Marianas IA Mission Op. Clay Dagger.

Fixed INS mode switch bindings not being functional.

Fixed VHF/UHF ARC-182 Volume Pilot Inc/Dec keybindings.

Added “_(name)” for default.lua in mods/inputs.

Added new bindable inputs for the pilot:

Pilot Oxygen Toggle

Emergency Wing Sweep Handle Cover Toggle

Emergency Wing Sweep Handle Pull

Emergency Wing Sweep Handle Push

Emergency Wing Sweep Handle Pulled else Pushed

Emergency Wing Sweep Handle Pushed else Pulled

Emergency Wing Sweep Handle Pushed/ Pulled toggle

Eng/Probe Anti Ice Toggle

Asymmetric Thrust Limiter Cover Toggle

Asymmetric Thrust Limiter Toggle

Hydraulic Transfer Pump Switch Toggle

Hydraulic Transfer Pump Switch Cover Toggle

Fuel Feed Cover Toggle

Fuel Feed Toggle

VDI Screen Brightness Knob Inc

VDI Screen Brightness Knob Dec

VDI Screen Contrast Inc

VDI Screen Contrast Dec

VDI Trim Inc

VDI Trim Dec

HUD Brightness Knob Inc

HUD Brightness Knob Dec

HUD Trim Inc

HUD Trim Dec

HUD Filter Toggle

HUD Filter pulled else pushed

HSD Brightness Knob Inc

HSD Brightness Knob Dec

Antiskid & Spoiler BK - Toggle

Emergency Wing Sweep Handle move Fwd

Emergency Wing Sweep Handle move Aft

BINGO Fuel Level Knob Inc

BINGO Fuel Level Knob Dec

Radar Altimeter Control Knob +

Radar Altimeter Control Knob -

Radar Altimeter Test

Master Test Selector CW

Master Test Selector CCW

Master Test Selector: OFF

Master Test Selector: LTS

Master Test Selector: FIRE DET/EXT

Master Test Selector: INST

Master Test Selector: OBC

Master Test Selector: EMERG GEN

Master Test Selector: WG SWP

Master Test Selector: FLTGR DW

Master Test Selector: FLTGR UP

Master Test Selector: D/L RAD

Master Test Selector: STICK SW

Master Test Selector PULLED else PUSHED

Master Test Selector push/pull toggle

HSD Test Button

Added new bindable axes for the pilot:

HSD Brightness

HSD Selected Heading

HSD Selected Course

ICS Volume Pilot

Sidewinder Volume

ALR-67 Volume

VHF/UHF ARC-182 Volume Pilot

HUD Brightness

HUD Trim

VDI Screen Brightness

VDI Screen Contrast

VDI Trim

TACAN Volume

Maneuver flaps (unrealistic but wanted by some)

Emergency Wing Sweep

Added new bindable inputs for the RIO:

ATTK mode CW

ATTK mode CCW

Elec Fuse CW

Elec Fuse CCW

Elec Fuse: Safe

Elec Fuse: VT

Elec Fuse: INST

Elec Fuse: DLY1

Elec Fuse: DLY2

Missile Speed Gate CW

Missile Speed Gate CCW

TID Mode CW

TID Mode CCW

TID range +

TID range -

Added new bindable axes for the RIO:

ICS Volume RIO

AN/ALR-67 Volume

VHF/UHF ARC-182 Volume RIO

TACAN Volume

Added Rogue Nation and Top Gun 114 HB Weather V2 liveries

DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

Reduced the ADI gyro allowed error angle for startup to ~0.02 deg.

Fixed corrupted brakes logic on release and adjusted parking brake logic.

Fixed broken glass normals on cockpit gauge.

Fixed EP13 brightness knobs being sunk into the panel.

Fixed corrupted mesh on left panel housing near EP-13 brightness knobs.

Re-added missing brightness control labels.

Yellow ADI bars are now in front of the "wings".

Optimized shape of some minor cockpit elements due to broken modifier set.

ixed jamming not functioning properly in multiplayer.

Fixed CTD with >92 data cartridges in DCS_AJS37 folder.

Master volume knob now changes sidewinder tone volume.

Removed the mobile-ground-crew relocation from the kneeboard.

Fixed kneeboard selection of ground crew RB04 right group target.

Mirrors can now be toggled by clicking them.

Fixed errant polygons in the speed indicator gauge.

Added rotation to the altimeter knob.

Added 60° and 90° markers to the ADI.

Fixed Bx7 not showing in the correct place when in ANF and Bx8 selected.

Fixed Bx6 not being able to move.

Bx6 will now correctly move along the line drawn from the aircraft to Bx7 and from Bx7 to Bx8, while also not being allowed to get too close to the aircraft, Bx7 or the target.

Fixed RB-15F not descending at the Bx6 waypoint.

Fixed Grans Lines (ingress lines) showing by default.

Slightly reduced radar screen glass size to prevent the artificial horizon line from escaping the screen boundaries.

Fixed flight director needles on FLI37 hiding behind the 'aircraft wings'.

DCS: SA-342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations

Added: First iteration of rewritten code for multicrew. (work in progress)

Added: Rocket launcher on SA-342L is now selectable/removable.

Added: New rocket types for Telson 8 launcher:

Telson 8 - 8 x 68 mm SNEB Type 250 F1B TP-SM

Telson 8 - 8 x 68 mm SNEB Type 251 H1 HE

Telson 8 - 8 x 68 mm SNEB Type 252 H1 TP

Telson 8 - 8 x 68 mm SNEB Type 253 H1 HEAT

Telson 8 - 8 x 68 mm SNEB Type 254 H1 SM Green

Telson 8 - 8 x 68 mm SNEB Type 256 H1 SM Yellow

Telson 8 - 8 x 68 mm SNEB Type 257 H1 HE/Frag lg whd

Telson 8 - 8 x 68 mm SNEB Type 259E H1 IL

Fixed: Double keybindings.

Fixed: VCB normal / IR button was moving VCB selector as well.

Fixed: Possible crashing due to RWR logic.

Fixed: In multicrew, the pilot did not have rudder authority in auto hover.

Fixed: Community liveries were not working.

Fixed crash on RWR system when launched missile SAM destroyed.

Fixed: When in asservi mode the camera jumped in the external animation.

Notes: Due to the new rockets and Telson 8 launcher on the SA-342L, as well as the ability to load/unload the launcher, missions made prior to this patch need to be updated using the new weapon loadouts. Many keybinds have changed due to the new multicrew method implemented. Make sure to review your keybinds.

Campaigns

DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign by Eagle86

Corrected messages of some persones.

Improved the routes of AIs.

F-15C The Georgian War Сampaign by Baltic Dragon:

M1 : Russian fighters will now properly trigger voiceovers after launch

M8: Adjusted Sabre's formation to reduce chance of AI collision

M1-M16: Enabled datalink for AWACS (by request for A/C swappers)

M-2000C Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon:

M5: fixed issue with wingman not taxiing behind the player.

M6 and M7: fixed issue where mission would not progress after flights get on station.

DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part I Campaign by Baltic Dragon:

Mission 06: Added extra explanations on the MRFCS part in the briefing. Fixed wrong frequency for Ground in the radio presets.

Mission 10: Removed wrong parking spot information from the kneeboard.

Fixed the name for A-10C liveries, so campaigns skins should now work automatically.

DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign by Baltic Dragon:

M3: mission complete" message will now display properly

M10: option to kiss of wingmen much earlier (30NM from the boat)

M11: Spade Flight now attacks and destroys its targets correctly. Fixed issue with enemy SAM not activating properly. Fixed issue with wingman jettisoning his ordnance during the dogfight. Fixed issue with mission not progressing after encounter with bandit.

M13: Updated scoring (previously it was impossible to get more than 80 points)

Added ACLS / Link 4 in mission 04, 08, 10, 11, 13.

DCS: UH-1H Paradise Lost Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

Mission 2: redesigned some trigger zones to accommodate for AI changes.

Mission 8: moved ground soldiers a bit further from the player.

DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

Fixed campaign progress with Event 4 mission.

DCS: MiG-21bis Battle of Krasnodar Campaign by SorelRo

Trigger zone update

AI skill level update

Victory conditions

DCS: AV-8B Hormuz Freedom Campaign by SorelRo

Tanker speed update

Trigger zones update

Briefing updates

Victory condition modified

DCS: F-5E Black Sea Resolve '79 Campaign by SorelRo

Trigger zones update

Active runways

Victory conditions

AI units logic

DCS: A-10C II The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign by Baltic Dragon

Mission 1: updated loadout for player's wingman.

DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion Campaign by Badger 633

Mission 10: Attack Helos adjusted to ensure 420 kills them in time.

May 26, 2022

Mossie and FFB users · May 16, 2022

If you, like I have (a) an FFB stick and (b) something of a love/hate relationship with the Mossie, please read this thread at the ED forums.

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/300966-we-need-to-talk-about-force-feedback-and-the-mossie/

If you agree, like or thank the post. It's the only way we might see some progession.

May 15, 2022

27/01/45

1st Lt Franklin Onbach

Air:

0.5x Bf110 Destroyed

1x Me 262 Destroyed

1x Bf 109K Destroyed

1x Ju 88A Destroyed

Ground:

4x Trucks

7x Facility

May 5, 2022

May 1, 2022

25/01/45

1st Lt Franklin Onbach

Air:

1x Fw 190A Destroyed

1x Fw 190A Probable

Ground:

Nil.

Aircraft damaged by enemy fire in head on attack. Landed base single engine.

April 28, 2022

April 27, 2022

To best understand it you need to understand how and why the turbo does what it does.

At it's core it's an air compressor driven by the high energy exhaust gases - that's it. So why do you need it?

As altitude increases air density decreases - ergo the oxygen content decreases. You need that oxygen to burn the fuel.

Without the turbo you'd see the power of your engine, the Manifold Pressure (aka "Boost" in RAF aircraft, "AtA" in Luftwaffe) steadily decrease, even with the throttle fixed in place as you ascend.

We use the turbocharger to compensate for this effect by compressing the air and providing a greater concentration of oxygen molecules for the air fuel mixture being provided to the cylinders.

How best to use this?

The simplest version to exemplar this operation would be a full power climb from take-off.

I don't have the official numbers but lets just use generic terms; so we are at take-off RPM on the prop lever (usually fully forward) and we advance the throttle to give us take-off power - again, usually fully forward. In this case we are at low altitude and we can reach that MP without engaging the turbo so boost is at zero (fully aft).

SIde-note: (there are reasons to actually use the boost lever to give you additional oomph at low alt but we'll discuss that later as it doesn't serve our example here.)

You clean up, generally reduce RPM slightly to climb RPM, and maybe reduce the throttle to not work the engine quite so hard. You also close your cowl flaps to reduce drag and then, if not already there or faster, wait till you reach your optimum climb speed then pull up to the best climb angle.

For the first several thousand of feet you won't notice much drop in MP (air pressure doesn't drop linearly with increase in altitude). However as you approach the 8,000-10,000ft mark you'll start to see the MP starting to fade despite you making no change to your throttle position. To maintain the MP you'll have to increase the throttle.

At some point you'll get high enough where you have no more throttle to give! She'll be firewalled but you have the MP dropping and no way to maintain it.... this is called the Critical Altitude and can vary slightly from day to day as it is dependent on outside ambient air pressure; this changes with climate, weather and geographical locations.

But wait! You have a turbo! This is what it's designed for!

Crucial point: Your Manifold Pressure control now transfers from the Throttle to the Turbo control. You now "ignore" the throttle and increase the MP by advancing the Turbo (boost) lever instead. There's a little lag so do so gradually to avoid overshooting the desired MP.

Essentially, your MP control has become a two stage affair; the Throttle lever controls 0-X% and the boost from X-100%, with the "X" varying depending on altitude.

You can apply Turbo below Critical Altitude to provide emergency boosts for combat or short-field or heavily-laden take-offs, but there are time restrictions to this as you are overworking the engine.

Gotchas: closing the throttle whilst leaving the Turbo lever fully forward is bad. Don't do it. In combat with potentially large throttle excursions, link the boost and throttle levers to prevent this occurring.

Hope this helps.

EDIT:

Just found these on the Il-2 Forum... they need fact-checking...

Cruise

-32" @ 2325 RPM

Max Continuous

-42" @ 2550 RPM

Military

-52" @ 2700 RPM

WEP

-64" @ 2700 RPM

April 26, 2022

BluBear & PapaBear lookin' suh-weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

April 26, 2022

April 25, 2022

April 23, 2022

A few more:

April 21, 2022

A peek from the CVW-17 mission - Hornets went in SEAD/DEAD clearing the way for the Cats to flatten a bridge, a Serbian MoD building and multiple aircraft on a nearby airbase... with also a flight of 2x Mirage to use their runway blasting bombs on same airbase. 2 hours and nearly 40 minutes on a single mission... phew!

Cool to have a human RIO in the backseat, though I was somewhat relegated to stick-monkey; fly here, fly there, press the fun button now - he was just too good!

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