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Hi chaps, The update to 2.8 is slated to hit this afternoon/evening; in light of our scheduled DCS session and the likelihood that this will be a sizeable update I am going to initially recommend that you DO NOT update to this version if you are wishing to do MP this eve; firstly, as we cannot guarantee the server version can be updated in time but also I am aware that even some of us with good internet connections can experience long update times when the ED master server is experiencing a lot of traffic. Given the importance of this latest update we can only assume that this will be a popular download and ergo bandwidth will suffer, thus much extending download times. Moving clouds and more realistic Ai jet dogfighting will just have to wait!

In case some of you aren't up to speed on what's in the pipeline or when we might see I thought you might like a summary of the future board of fare for DCS. Planes F-15E Strike Eagle: this much anticpated ground attack version of the inimitable Eagle is close to release. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/266436-f-15e-wip-updates-no-discussion/ F-4E Phantom II: the phabulous Phantom is coming to DCS. Expect it towards the end of this year. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/291775-announcing-the-f-4-phantom-for-dcs-world/ C-130J Hercules: a fully flyable verison of the venerable Hercules is inbound and apparently not too far from release. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/308919-dcs-c-130j-announcement-from-2022-09-02-newsletter/ MB-339: this sporty little Italian trainer & light attack bird is to be released with the next patch at version 2.8. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/302053-dcs-mb-339-official-trailer/#comments F4U-1 Corsair: the bent wing bird plus a period carrier and an AI A6m3 Zero to tussle with is supposedly close, but I suspect we'll see it Q1/2 in 2023. https://leatherneck-sim.com/2022/06/01/2022-summer-update/ A-1H Skyraider: this beast is apparently well along; look for a mid-late 2023 release. https://youtu.be/n6VGZrIa0iw La-7: The superb Soviet fighter of late WW2; yet another module that looks well along in development; at a guess maybe available mid-late 2023. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063511095682 Eurofighter Typhooon: The German version of this multi-national Gen 4.5 highly manoeuverable fighter is going to redefine the game with it's glass cockpit, and IRST and Meteor missiles. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/232147-progress-pictures-on-the-eurofighter-typhoon/ Tornado GR.1: finally the Anglo-German-Italian attack jet is coming to DCS. In early development I would epect to see this in 2+ years. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/308918-dcs-tornado-introduction-from-2022-09-16-newsletter/ F-100 Super Sabre: the legendary 'Hun'. Expect it a couple of years. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/308921-dcs-f-100d-super-sabre-introducing-the-hun-from-2022-08-19-newsletter/ IAI Kfir: This Israeli illegitimate and beefed up copy of the Mirage V will be evry at home on the Syria map. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/308922-dcs-kfir-by-aviron-introduction-to-the-lion-cub/#comment-5050492 G.91R: This Italian light attack fighter that looks like a tricked out F-86 will be available in a couple of years. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/272980-dcs-g-91r/ A-7E Corsair II: the jet version! Again, progress is looking good but expect it in a couple of years. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/308963-flyingiron-simulations-introduces-the-corsair-ii-from-2020-02-27-newsletter/#comment-5050911 MiG-23MLA Flogger: an export version of the famous cold-war Soviet interceptor. Progress has been slow and no prediced release date yet but again, maybe 2024-25. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/272893-dcs-mig-23-development-update/ P-38J Lightning: In the distant future, after they've completed the A-7E Corsair II, FlyingIron Simulations have postulated importing their MSFS P-38 into DCS.... I live in hope! the rumor mill also has hinted at ED developing an F6F Hellcat, and even mentioned in passing the desire to recreate a Battle of Britain era planeset, but there's no confirmation on these so don't get too excited... Helicopters OH-58A Kiowa: this observation and light attack chopper module has been being threatened for release since late last year, but something seems to be hindering release. Fingers crossed for something soon. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/215355-polychop-simulations-oh-58d-kiowa/ BO-105 PAH1A1: another observation and light attack chopper, this one has a protracted development with some bumps, but progress is being made. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/91082-bo-105-pah1a1-progress-news/#comments DCS: Black Shark 3: the Ka-50 attack chopper is getting an overhaul, with all new 3D model and weapons and sensor upgrades. https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/newsletters/a0d920ff0602d2d181d2702d2b2d06dd/ That's it for the flyable stuff, next terrains and others!

Hello Pilots, I know that there is a great deal of uncertainty for some of you as to the future of the IL-2 franchise. I will try to help ease some of that anxiety. First and foremost, as he mentioned in his video, Jason actually left 1CGS back in late summer. BON was released on time and all the Collector Planes, Vehicles and modules with preorders started will be completed and released. 1CGS is still producing hardcore flight sims and Jason's departure doesn't affect the development schedule in any way. Moreover, the development of the next project has already started as it was stated several times in Russian and English interview and podcast. More info on the next development cycle will be shared in our Dev Blogs, streams etc. And for those concerned about current events affecting anything, it does not. 1CGS is not affected by any sanctions. And there will be a stream event next week with the development team that should provide much more detail on the path forward. The exact date is still TBD based on production completion.

2.8 Open Beta Update has been pushed to tomorrow now folks.

Hey guys, Firstly i wanted to apologise for not being around for such a long time. I had to take a break for a while. I had so much going on and the PC took the back seat. I havent even logged onto iL2 since the new Normandy came out. I was wondering how it is?…. I waited and waited for the Mossie to make an appearance and i haven't even flown it! i dont know what it is but i seem to have just lost a bit of love with combat flight sims at the moment. I just dont have the urge to blow stuff up! I have been flying alot of Flight Sim over the past month but kept thinking about you guys so thought id pop on and say hello to say i am still here, im just taking a breather from the gunning down at the moment. I even started making a couple of videos on MSFS so if you would like to view them Search RoyalFosse on youtube. I have done a few integrating NeoFly and Vatsim (live ATC). I'm sure i will be back in a tiffy sometime but didnt want to just stay mute! Hope the campaign is going well! I check in from time to time but for the mean time ill lob a few pages on the MSFS area for those who are interested. (Feel free to move this but i know you would read this here) My channel if you want to laugh 😂 https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC48FBczEjLXYZw9YebXUqtw

Fly with us soon, and you Arthur!

Hi take care and come back when you are ready

"No mister Bond. I expect you to fly....."

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