Looks like fun.

The Harrier is about the only thing that will get me dusting off my joystick.I've given up ever seeing Jet Thunder and I don't know of any others other than CAP 2.Is there a Harrier in DCS?

Anyway I have my eye on this,it seems to sit just about where I like my sims,not DCS level,but somewhere around SF level,do I have that right? Although I'm not sure I want to jump in right now.I don't like the in-game voice comms,can you turn them off?

Good videos though.

The sim is still a work in progress. There are many placeholders and features not completed yet. But yes, it's sitting near the SF series, although maybe a bit higher in realism as there are already some cockpit controls which you can interact with - you can manipulate MFD's with pushbuttons for example. The flight model is quite solid and challenging, and the lighting (shadows) and water is well done already. I have high hopes for this one. I'm just waiting for working dynamic campaign at the moment.

Is the video representative... so much vignetting, odd and dark lighting? The matter at hand seems interesting enough.

RSColonel,I think those things have been addressed in the last patch.

Yes, the last v801 patch removed the vignette (it will be added as a option later), it looks a lot clearer and IMHO better now.

Here's a video after last update (v802)

Lighting is much better and notwithstanding its lack of 3D and texture detail and abysmal GUI I find it very realistic looking. Definitely to keep the eyes locked on.

Looks good damson

It's all EA Troll,some things are place-holders.But yes,if that narration stays in I hope it can be turned off too.

Here is a list they are working on next...


Dynamic Campaign. We'll be improving the dynamic campaign by adding more targets, enemy capabilities such as mine laying, offensive capabilities such as integrating Tomahawk strikes into a mission package.

VR. Its been difficult to hold off starting on this, especially with all the recent buzz around the official launches but we managed to show some restraint. We've got the Rift kit, Vive is on the way so we should start on this next week. We'll create a VR build which anyone can opt into. Initial builds will be a simple implementation followed by UI upgrades.

Multiplayer. As described in previous posts.

Rendering. Expect to see graphical improvements such as SSAO, DOF, self shadowing terrain, shadow casting vegetation.

Carrier. We'll create a fully populated deck and also have animated lifts, defenses and radars.

Aircraft. Expect graphical updates to the AV8B cockpit together with increased control functionality.

In Flight refueling. We have the animated refuel probe in game already, just waiting for drogue logic/physics implemented.

Scenery. A high priority feature to be added is OSM (Open Street Map) data for accurate road and building generation.

3D Models. In addition to generated OSM scenery models we'll be adding custom models not adequately described in OSM,
Map Areas. We plan to add Yuma and well known training areas such as the 'Mach Loop' and the 'Jedi Transition'.

Satellite Imagery. We'll begin sourcing satellite imagery to apply to the terrain.

32/64 bit build. We have both builds running now though as they are functionally identical only the 32bit is published. We'll make the 64bit build available together with larger terrain cache sizes.

Yes much to add, my frame rates are awesome on my old machine, getting 75 - 150 fps lol

You know there is a Combat Air Patrol section in Air Combat down below right?

Looks definitly better after the update.

Awesome looking, I love the sense of speed in those videos.

I'll wait for the 64bit build though... I'm done with 32bits.

Glad to see the love they are going to show with carrier ops and its details like crew and lifts and such!

LOL I just noticed your pilot rocking his head. I suppose you were hooked up to TIR?

Yes, your head movement through Tack IR is represented in the pilot's model, which is really cool feature.

Some more vids from v802 build:



I keep getting better at my vertical landings:



and most recent v803 build:



That take off was inspired by this:

I loved the 'Farley' take-off.You seem to have good control of this bird.