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Attached are some images of the new Su-33 model coming to DCS World. You may also notice another improvement...

The ability to smear vaseline on virtual lenses?

Originally Posted by Wags View Post
Those are examples of terrain based on EDGE technology that will also be used for the Normandy map. However, those two images are from an unannounced map that is in development.

What part of the world is that? Can't be Normandy. Looks too hilly and tropical

The ability to smear vaseline on virtual lenses?

Yeah, it's really odd. There was a very similar (and hideous) effect several years back when ED first introduced HDR into the engine. Their HDR effects have improved massively since then, but they seem to retain that ugly effect in all of their marketing screenshots.

Strange.

There are other HDR options - that is just one of them.

Nate

Reminds me of Yalta, in the Crimea..



PS I honestly don't know, just a guess.

Good job FearlessFrog. Not sure why someone is mapping Corsica. Your about 600km from the Balkans and 1000km from Libya.

Much of our efforts are currently on DCS 1.2.6 Update 1 . One of the biggest focuses of this update is on game stability. When the change log is final, it will be posted.

Matt

DCS 1.2.6 Update 1 - Change Log

DCS World
Fixed crash when loading mission from a public server.
Fixed crash after jumping from aircraft during an "Autostart".
Fixed crash when try to lock ground target when using Easy Radar mode.
Fixed crash after collision of two aircraft.
Fixed crash when player gets close to column with delayed start.
Fixed crash after plane switches to glide path.
Kuznetsov ATC can now recover multiple flights without causing collisions.
Fixed IR pointer when using Combined Arms.
Corrected SSE: Empty Error message on coalition.addGroup().
Glide slope ring and К, Г marks for landing mode are now present for airfields with full Russian ILS system.
Restored Flight tasking commands when not in Game Mode. Attack air defenses: LWIN-D. Attack ground units: LWIN-G. Attack your locked target: LWIN-Q.
Fixed 'Value' in trigger 'Bomb in zone' trigger action.
Fixed missing text: "2, rolling" when starting taxi.
Corrected R-73 DLZ for AI. They should no longer launch outside their DLZ.

DCS: Black Shark 2
IT-23 symbology aspect has been corrected.
Fixed joystick commands for kneeboard.
Fixed missing target markers on Ka-50 Easy Radar.
Fixed simulator crash when loading standard arcade mission for Ka-50 when using Easy Avionics mode.

Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3
Su-33 falling through the flight deck when landing on the carrier has been fixed.
F-15C and Su-33 unable to connect twice to tanker in network play has been fixed.
F-15C Tanker AP won't disengage when online has been fixed.
F-15C ADI LNAV "Jiggle" has been fixed.
Autopilot. ALTITUDE HOLD, BAROMETRIC OR RADAR ALTITUDE HOLD issues have been fixed.
Several A-10A switches have had their position set to on: PAC Switch, Inverter Switch, AC Gen Switches, Radar Altimeter Switch, Anti Skid Switch, Fuel Boost Pump Switch, and Engine Fuel Flow Switches.

DCS: Combined Arms
Fixed crash occurring when Targeting Panel of selected unit is viewed.
Keyboard input script has been corrected.

DCS: A-10C Warthog
Fixed tanker not completing refueling when in network play.

DCS: Mi-8MTV2
Corrected beacon light connection to electrical bus.
Fixed "floating" UV-26 indication textures.
Added "RI-65 is operative" voice message when turning on the VWS.
Implemented “Game Mode” flight model.

DCS: UH-1H Huey
Fixed M134 minigun fire audio.
AI UH-1H can now fire M134 minigun.
Fixed autostart.
Flexible sight line of sight is now controlled separately from view camera control.

Also today, our official product specifications are as follows:

Minimum system requirements: OS 64-bit Windows Vista, 7 or 8; CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz; RAM: 4 GB; Free hard disk space: 10 GB; Video: 512 MB RAM card, DirectX 9.0c - compatible; Sound: DirectX 9.0c - compatible; requires internet activation.

Recommended system requirements: OS 64-bit Windows Vista, 7 or 8; CPU: Core i5+; RAM: 8GB; Hard disk space: 10 GB; Video: Shader 3.0 or better; NVIDIA GeForce GTX560 DirectX 9.0c or better; Sound: DirectX 9.0c - compatible; DirectX: 9.0C; requires internet activation.

Of note, we no longer support 32 bit OS systems.

Why is DCS holding on to DirectX9.0c if it requires Windows Vista, 7, or 8?

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1894716&postcount=52

Has anyone tried running DCS on 64-bit XP? Just for laughs?




The Jedi Master

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1894716&postcount=52

"...currently in testing".

So we should expect to have it in what, two weeks? Just after Nevada.

F-15C Has:
3D External Model
3D 6DoF Cockpit
Animated and Linked Switches

So all that's missing is the AFM, Which is being worked on AFAIK for a release This year,
and Systems, which could be done after they finish building a basis for Higher Fidelity Radar Systems w/ the F-18C

Not to forget that the F-15 and Su-27 AFMs will be the first from ED which incorporate supersonic flow. This is unprecedented in any AFM and a big cornerstone also on the way to DCS F-18C.

interesting details
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1895761&postcount=60


http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1895771&postcount=62

SD it is worth noting

Wags sez DCS Flaming Cliffs/F-15C is the next DCS title. :v

MiG booths soon be changed.

Both?
Yes, there are three..

When I RMA-ed my gaming PC's motherboard last spring I played it on x64 XP Jedi, since that's what's on the PC I keep in the rec room by our tv. It ran fine. Shouldn't it have?

Now that we are getting very close to integrating EDGE into DCS, I can share a few more details.

1- DirectX 11 / DirectX 11 Windows 8 based.
2- Can support up to four GPU (either SLI or CF).
3- Uses clip maps.
4- Two cloud layers can be created with options for none, cumulous, cumulous nimbus, and stratus.
5- Terrain shadow projection is supported.
6- World can be as large as the designer wishes them to be, it is more of a question of development time / map detail.
7- Option to project map on globe surface.

Now that we are getting very close to integrating EDGE into DCS, I can share a few more details...
blah blah

...
I haven't seen or heard, but are the aux fields placed as well? Creech? etc?

-S

Creech was identified in one of the early screenshots of EDGE.

Attached is an image that displays the area covered by the Nevada map for DCS. This is a 300x300 km area that includes three functional airfields: Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and Groom Lake (aka Area 51 / Dreamland).

The immediate areas around these three airbases use 1 meter texture resolution. The outlying areas of the map are 16 meter resolution, and the areas in between are between 2 and 4 meter resolution. While we would love to cover the entire map in 1 meter resolution, there needs to be a balance of resolution vs. map file size. Even with the use of lower resolution textures in places, the map is already 26 GB.

After the map is released, it is quite possible that we will expand it, add additional detail, new airfields, etc. as we did for the Black Sea map.

As mentioned earlier, we are close to moving EDGE and this map into DCS. Once this is done, we can start the process of debugging and tuning. Given that this is the first EDGE-based map to be in DCS, we are not sure exactly how long this process will take.

DCS 1.2.6.19532.290 Update 3 - Change Log for Update 3

DCS World:
Fixed static aircraft submerged in ground on some airfields.
FARP ATC will now respond to "Abort Takeoff" if the player starts with engines running.
Fixed GUI error after attempting to delete a unit under some conditions.
A Ground Vehicle Group can now be placed from ME menu.
Multiplayer: Fixed crash when one player performs belly landing.
Su-25T: Fixed crash when Kh-25MPU is launched when seeker deflection is too great.
New Su-25T quick missions has been added (EN).
Flaming Cliffs 3:
The Kuznetsov aircraft carrier ATC will now give permission for landing.

Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs
Interactive training lessons has been added (EN).

DCS: A-10C Warthog:
Fixed missing texture for LITENING II IR pointer beam.
Yaw SAS channels will no longer disable when switching between EGI and HARS.
Fixed A-10C landing gear damage (main tire and rim were removed while main gear was floating as if it was still there)

DCS: UH-1H Huey (Beta):
Fixed typo and changed picture in UH-1H module installer.
Fixed crash when firing Miniguns if "Lights=1" set in options.lua file.
Fixed loss of ADF indication with no change in signal strength.
Added input command for controls of the pilot's sight*

* You may need to delete the user input files for UH-1H for these changes to take effect

This video was baked very, very fast. So fast, that it was finished in California just before all necessary video content was transferred from Moscow. Anyway, if nobody does not mnd, we plan to make director's cut with right video and added P.S. material.

A little update:

A couple of weeks ago myself and the other producers got access to the current build of the map within the terrain viewer (hence the new images recently). In the process, we were able to identify half a dozen areas that did not meet our visual quality goals. We are now in the process adjusting the visual quality, while balancing it with file size and game performance. Once these improvement efforts have been completed, I will post some new images.

Matt

Areas in regards to map content (textures, elevation mesh, etc.), not geographic areas.

A fly through of Nellis AFB as part of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) map coming for DCS. This is a work in progress and the video is taken from the terrain viewer tool and not within DCS yet.

Update:

Today we incorporated the new trees and high elevation forests into the map (once the map is in DCS, we can evaluate the performance impact of tree collision and decide what we will do). We are also in the process of now converting the 100 meter per pixel elevation mesh to 10 meter. Once that is done, we will recalculate all the terrain shadow projections, normal maps, and object shadows. Today the team also started to set up the ground shading and sun lighting color parameters that we believe will start to give the world a much more natural look. The biggest challenge has been finding the right balance of ground textures between visual detail and map file size.

Not a promise, but if all goes well, I hope to have some new images or a video for you all on Friday.

Early implementation of stereo view. Once the team in Moscow gets their SDK, progress should move forward enabling OR.

The estimated release date for the advanced flight model for F-15C Eagle DCS module is end of November, 2013.

http://belsimtek.eagle.ru/news/?nid=217

Website unavailable. At least from Italy...

Unfortunately, we were not able to incorprate the new mesh, lighting and shadows this week. However, I have included a video I created earlier that you might find interesting.

This video is captured from the terrainviewer of the work in progress Nevada Test and Training Ranger (NTTR) Map being build for DCS. This is not running in DCS at this time though and many elements are not complete and require tuning. Please note that we are creating Las Vegas in a "representational" level and it is not our intent to model it building for building.

^Not sure if the "why" is directed at my comment but if so....

Because blowing up Casinos that have obviously been taken over by North Korean invaders would super freaking cool!

Sorry I meant why a map of Nevada ? What are we going to do in it ?

I think DCS needs to focus and plan its strategy for the next few years. It seems very random

Sorry I meant why a map of Nevada ? What are we going to do in it ?

I think DCS needs to focus and plan its strategy for the next few years. It seems very random

Our lead developer in charge of the NTTR map has been out of the office this week, so progress was rather slow. However, I've attached a couple images of the new trees being developed for this map.

New GBU-31(V)3/B penetrator on F-15E

Im surprised by sudden involvement of Belsimtek though.. can we expect as same quality as A10C FM made by ED from them?

Why wouldn't you? They've created a couple of great AFM heli modules so far.

new AVIA professional video, Afganistan, Bagram Air Base. EDGE v3
http://youtu.be/q1vkbQoPeiQ

Holy crap.

...not having bought either of Belsimtek products, I cannot gauge the quality of their work, but I fully share his surprise, since skills needed to make a helicopter add on are not the same as those needed to make a fighter add on, the same way we don´t see KTM in WRC.

new AVIA professional video, Afganistan, Bagram Air Base. EDGE v3
http://youtu.be/q1vkbQoPeiQ

Belsimtek is the only 3rd Party so far to release product. Both helicopters and fighter aircraft are products of aerospace engineering. Lets see what they do before judging them.

not having bought either of Belsimtek products, I cannot gauge the quality of their work, but I fully share his surprise, since skills needed to make a helicopter add on are not the same as those needed to make a fighter add on, the same way we don´t see KTM in WRC.

That's like saying you'd doubt someone's ability to drive a van because they only drove a sedan :P

it is like supposing that I, being someone skilled in creating skins for flight sims , could start to create combat aircraft models of the same good (or bad) quality as soon as I decided to start making them.

For it is not only that experience is needed, but time enough to gain an understanding of what you are doing.

and your comparison is wrong, it is like a Citroen C3 driver, used to drive at 120mph in a rainy day, trying to do the same in a fully loaded Eight Wheeler

it is like supposing that I, being someone skilled in creating skins for flight sims , could start to create combat aircraft models of the same good (or bad) quality as soon as I decided to start making them.

and your comparison is wrong, it is like a Citroen C3 driver, used to drive at 120mph in a rainy day, trying to do the same in a fully loaded Eight Wheeler

not having bought either of Belsimtek products, I cannot gauge the quality of their work, but I fully share his surprise, since skills needed to make a helicopter add on are not the same as those needed to make a fighter add on, the same way we don´t see KTM in WRC.

new AVIA professional video, Afganistan, Bagram Air Base. EDGE v3
http://youtu.be/q1vkbQoPeiQ

I wonder could that ever be on DCS some day?

I wonder could that ever be on DCS some day?

¡Ay, caramba!

first 3rd party add on I am really enthusiastic about ! looking forward to this one.

(the building and ground textures are really good - better than the ones ED usually does, really good)

Actualy, I think Avia is using Belsimteks Mil Mi 8.

first 3rd party add on I am really enthusiastic about ! looking forward to this one.

(the building and ground textures are really good - better than the ones ED usually does, really good)

Perhaps not as "sexy" as other DCS World game elements, we are working on a new GUI for the Mission page. The current page is less than user friendly and particularly baffling when trying to locate Combined Arms missions.

Here is an early image of the new GUI that we think will make finding single missions much more easy.

As I've said before:

None of the Content in those videos is representative of upcoming Modules or 3rd Party Modules.

They Are Simply Earlier Versions of EDGE running on Different Simulation platforms being used by other companies for training.

So dont go Posting DCS:KA-52, DCS:AV-8x, DCS: Whatever.

These maps are Commercial Property belonging to other Companies.

They (The Company that built the Simulator), are Using ED's Image Renderer, Which they Licensed.

Everything else (Terrain, Textures, Static Objects, etc) is built by the Company that Built the Simulator.
(in this Case Concord XXI).

The only thing in these Videos that is ED's is the Licensed Image Renderer, which is an Earlier Version of Edge.

The Only thing that Relates to DCS is how the terrain looks (Mesh Detail, Effects, Etc).

Why wouldn't you? They've created a couple of great AFM heli modules so far.

It's always that last 10%...

Over the last few months, the team has made tremendous progress on both the NTTR art assets and getting EDGE working in DCS. Although we had hoped to have this wrapped up by the end of the year (never promised), I don't see that happening. There are half a dozen art issues that need to be resolved, EDGE integration into DCS will probably not be completed until Mid-December, and beta testing of the map within DCS has of course not been able to start yet.

Nevertheless, progress is being made... just not as fast as we all would like.

I've attached a short video showing some of the areas outside the airbases and downtown Las Vegas.
http://youtu.be/HbDQ9tdraBc

Right now we have good progress with 1.2.7 version but have decided to release small update 1.2.6 with 2 noticeable fixes.
Fixed StarForce protection bug with false virtual machine error.
The bug which prevented with normal work on the PC with Nvidia Optimus technology is fixed.

I was tuning the light and shadow values today, and I took the following images that I thought I'd share.

The good news is that we have a F-15 pilot taking a very active role in helping us get the F-15C AFM just right. With his help, we are making great strides that we would not have made otherwise. The bad news is that with his input, we have identified several more areas that need adjustment, and that has required more time than we originally estimated. Once we and he are happy with it, it will be released soon afterwards.

*shrug* I can wait. Last thing we need is a screwed up AFM for the Charlie. That said, I'm also waiting for the AAM FMs to get straightened out, as the F-15 is ok guns-only, but it's missing its soul.

The Jedi Master

Unfortunately the FMs for the missiles being straightened out is only a piece of the puzzle. Guidance/Navigation plays a huge role in all this as does the launching platform's radar and other capabilities, and that step is yet to be taken. The FMs are quite difficult to deal with and an excellent first step though, in general they are starting to show hints of why fighters like going high and fast.

I have a feeling that we get these features one by one along with progress of F/A-18C development.

Continued WIP is the best thing that has happened to combat flight simming. This means they are constantly improving the product, rather than selling it as is, shutting the door, and moving on to something new. Of course we have to pay for any major upgrades, but there are plenty of free updates/patches along the way, that include improved features, as well as bug fixes.

This means they are constantly improving the product, ...

I think they try to do this but a problem is that in some points the product is stagnating or became even worse. (performance/multiplayer).

And especially when these points are fundamental for a good sim experience then there is something wrong IMO.

All game engines are just a collection of one's and zero's that can always be tweaked/rewritten for better or worse and don't necessarily have to become stagnant or worse. I don't fly DCS, and only have the DCS P51 since Luthier/Olegs involvement creating a WW2 theater. I'm hoping Oleg's expertise in multiplayer will allow them to enhance the DCS game engine for a better multiplayer experience. Atleast those are some of the hopes expressed by the DCS WW2 developers. All it takes sometimes is a look through another set of eye's to see where improvements can be made.

I'm hoping Oleg's expertise in multiplayer will allow them to enhance the DCS game engine for a better multiplayer experience. Atleast those are some of the hopes expressed by the DCS WW2 developers. All it takes sometimes is a look through another set of eye's to see where improvements can be made.

DCS 1.2.7 - Preliminary Change Log


Note: As a preliminary change log, the list below may be added to and/or items removed prior to release.

DCS World
Improved network play stability.
Track file are now automatically created when a crash is detected. In order to help the team find and correct MP issues that we are not always in position to produce during testing, 1.2.7 introduces the writing of tracks even when the game crashes. These tracks can be provided to the testers and developers in order to reproduce the conditions that caused the crash and correct it. This feature is a big step towards solving possible future and current problems that are often difficult to hunt down. When playing on a server and you experience a crash, put up an MP crash post and include that track in your post. Same thing goes for server owners.
CBU-87/103. Decreased the count of graphic effects for improving FPS.
Adjust Control window for in-game input adjustment were added. Adjust Control button can be find in the system panel by pressing ESC.
The input modifiers are separated for each input layer (for each aircraft).
Corrected night detection ranges of ground units with IR sensors.
Reworked the Dynamic Launch Zone (DLZ) of SAMs. It will now take to account the target’s data instead of the earlier fixed zone.
Kh-25ML (AS-10) new flight dynamics implemented.
Increased explosive mass to all HE rounds. Explosive now mass equals the round mass. This was decided because HE rounds lack fragmentation and were very weak on regards to proximity damage.
R-27R/T, R-27ER/ET. Corrected drag and lift. Adjusted DLZ data.
Corrected a far LOD of projectile's green tracer.
Added engine smoke for most aircraft.
Added SAM launchers elevation above target LOS. To preventing the missile crashing to surface when target flying very low the SAMs will be launch missiles slightly above LOS of SAM to target.
Added AI MQ-9 Reaper.
Changed Tu-22M3 payloads. If you have custom payloads of Tu-22M3 please delete custom file C:\Users\<USER NAME>\Saved Games\DCS\MissionEditor\UnitPayloads\Tu-22M3.lua to prevent conflict.
Added new GBU-31(V)3 penetrating bomb.
AIM-9M/P, MIM-72G. Decreased lift and drag factors.
Spanish squadrons added to the log book.
AGM-84E changed warhead type from blast-fragmentation to penetration.
Adjusted valid store options for A-10A:
Added: AGM-65H – Station 3 & 9 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (2 and 3 each).
Added AGM-65G – Station 3 & 9 on LAU-117.
Added LAU-131 – Stations 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10.
Added LAU-68 - Stations 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10.
Added MK-82/MK-82AIR – Option to load on TER for stations 3, 4, 8, 9.
Added BDU-33 – TERs on stations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Added BDU-50LD/HD on all stations.
Made ALQ-131 – available on both 1 & 11.
Made AIM-9M/P – available on both 1 & 11.
Added 600 US GAL drop tank – Station 4, 6, & 8
Added ALQ-184 - Stations 1 and 11.
Removed LAU-61 – all stations.
Removed Mk-20 Rockeye – all stations.
Removed AGM-65K – LAU-88 option for station 3 & 9.
Adjusted valid stores for A-10C:
Added STN 6 weapons as STN 5 & 7, minus JDAM/WCMD. TER authorised on STN 6 for BDU-33 only.
Added ALQ-131 – available on both 1 & 11.
Added ALQ-184 - Stations 1 and 11.
Adjuted valid stores for F-5E:
Added LAU-68 – Stations 3, 4, 5, & 6.
Adjusted valid stores for F-15E:
Added AGM-65G – Station 2 & 18.
GBU-31(V)3/B – Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
GBU-31(V)1/B - Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
MK-84 - Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
GBU-10 - Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
GBU-27 - Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
Removed AIM-120 from stations 7, 9, 11, 13 (can only be carried on MELs where CFTs are removed).
Removed AIM-7 from stations 7, 9, 11, 13 (can only be carried on MELs where CFTs are removed).
Adjusted valid stores for F-16A (USAF) – Assumed Block 15OCU:
Added AGM-65H –Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65D - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AIM-7 – Station 3 & 8.
Added Mk-82AIR – Station 3, 4, 7, and 8 as singles and on TERs.
Added ALQ-184 - Stations 6.
AGM-119B – Station 3, 4, 7 & 8.
Removed AGM-88 – Not carried by the A model.
Removed AIM-120C - Not carried by the A model.
Removed AGM-154C - Not carried by the A model.
Removed GBU-12 - Not carried by the A model.
Removed GBU-10 - Not carried by the A model.
Removed LANTIRN - Not carried by the A model.
Removed AGM-65E - Not carried by the A model.
Removed AGM-65K - Not carried by the A model.
Adjusted valid stores for F-16A-MLU:
Added AGM-65H –Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65D - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65G - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117, Station 4 & 7 on LAU-117.
Added AGM-65K - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117, Station 4 & 7 on LAU-117.
Added Mk-82AIR – Station 3, 4, 7, and 8 as singles and on TERs.
Added GBU-38 - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-31(V)1/B - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-12 – TER (2 only) on stations 3 & 8.
Added LITENING II – Station 5R.
Added AGM-119B – Station 3, 4, 7 & 8.
Added AGM-154C - Station 3 & 8.
Removed LANTIRN – MLUs upgraded for SNIPER/LITENING.
Removed MK-20 Rockeye.
Removed AGM-65E.
Removed AIM-9P.
Adjusted valid stores for F-16C Block 52:
Added AGM-65H –Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65D - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65G - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117, Station 4 & 7 on LAU-117.
Added AGM-65K - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117, Station 4 & 7 on LAU-117.
Added Mk-82AIR – Station 3, 4, 7, and 8 as singles and on TERs.
Added GBU-38 - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-31(V)1/B - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-31(V)3/B - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added CBU-103 WCMD - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added CBU-105 WCMD - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-12 – TER (2 only) on stations 3 & 8.
Added GBU-27 - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added LITENING II – Station 5R.
Added ALQ-184 - Stations 6.
AGM-154C - Station 3 & 8 only.
AGM-88 - Station 3 & 8 only.
Added 600 US GAL drop tank. Station 4 & 7 (cleared for ferry flights only)
Removed LANTIRN – No longer in service, replaced by SNIPER/LITENING for current block aircraft.
Removed MK-20 Rockeye – No longer in service – replaced by CBU-87/97 on current blocks.
Removed AGM-65E.
Removed AGM-65K – LAU-88 option for station 3 & 8.
Adjusted valid stores for F/A-18C:
Added AGM-65G – LAU-117 on Station 2 & 8 (as stand-in for AGM-65F).
Added GBU-38 - Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-31(V)1/B - Station 2, 3, 7, and 8. (as stand-in for GBU-31(V)2/B)
Added GBU-31(V)3/B - Station 2, 3, 7, and 8. (as stand-in for GBU-31(V)4/B)
Added MK-82 – Single on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added MK-82 – TERs on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added Mk-82AIR – Single on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added MK-82AIR – TERs on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added MK-82AIR – VERs on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added LAU-68 – Station 2, 3, 7, & 8.
Added LITENING II – On station 5 (used by USMC).
AGM-65D – Not used by USN/USMC.
AGM-65K – Not used by USN/USMC.
Adjusted valid stores for Tornado GR4:
Added GBU-27 – Station 9 & 4 (as stand-in for Enhanced Paveway III).
Added GBU-12 – 5, 6, 7, & 8 (as stand-in for Paveway IV).
Added LITENING – Station 5.
Removed BL-755 – No longer in service, not carried by GR4 (GR1 only).
ALARM – Remove from station 2 & 11 – not carried on these stations, ALARM launchers which mirror the SRAAM launchers on the wing root stations are not modeled.
Adjusted valid store options for the B-1B:
Added: Mk-84, CBU-87, CBU-97, GBU-31, GBU-31(V)3/B, GBU-38.


DCS: Black Shark 2
Reworked the 4th mission of Deployment campaign. Changed insurgents force, some vehicles, AFAC task, added some explosions, etc.
Corrected 8th mission of Deployment campaign. Closest airdromes assigned to red coalition.
Flaming Cliffs 3
Corrected EOS scan volume and removed gyro-stabilization. The EOS in FC3 is based on the MiG-29 that does not include an elevation adjustment function.
For Russian aircraft TWS, a 3 seconds delay has been added before autolock to allow the pilot time to move the TDC off the target before autolock occurs. In such a case, the autolock feature is disabled until mode reset or break lock function (backspace) is activated.
F-15C Track While Scan (TWS) mode will now center elevation scan on the PDT.

DCS: A-10C Warthog
Added 2 new, fictions Canadian skins: RCAF 409 Squadron and RCAF 442 Snow Scheme.
Aircraft can once again receive a complete aerial refueling transfer.
TACAN dial controls have been corrected.
Command bars now working correctly during an ILS approach.
The liquid oxygen regulator is no longer dependent on electrical power.
The ADI pointers have been corrected as well as the pitch steering bar stow function.
Added mouse-clickable mirrors that allow them to be stowed or un-stowed.
Corrected data when entering altitudes in the CDU and altitude alerts; the numbers changed when entered in the system.

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
Added Mi-8 Spring Tension campaign EN and RU. Beta.

DCS: P-51D Mustang
Added Israeli skin by Mario “Markindel”.

DCS: UH-1H Huey
Corrected missions for UN Pilot campaign.

Track file are now automatically created when a crash is detected. In order to help the team find and correct MP issues that we are not always in position to produce during testing, 1.2.7 introduces the writing of tracks even when the game crashes. These tracks can be provided to the testers and developers in order to reproduce the conditions that caused the crash and correct it. This feature is a big step towards solving possible future and current problems that are often difficult to hunt down. When playing on a server and you experience a crash, put up an MP crash post and include that track in your post. Same thing goes for server owners.

I think you are over estimating Oleg's involvement in DCS - don't get me wrong, I agree with you, the net code needs to get sorted out.

that means that the USAF changed their mind and authorized ED to make some changes concerning the suite we have?

Does the track file have the brands of beer being imbibed by the participants?

As well know, this is relevant.




The Jedi Master

Does the track file have the brands of beer being imbibed by the participants?

As well know, this is relevant.




The Jedi Master

DUI? Nope. DCS!

A little F-15C AFM update - 7 December 2013

We've been hard at work on the new advanced flight model for the F-15C and each day we are getting a little closer. Unlike past AFM projects, this one has been a little different because of the characteristics of the Control Augmentation System (CAS). In particular how yaw, pitch and roll are blended under different flight conditions. In fact, to better help debug the system, we now have the ability to manually toggle each of the three CAS channels off and on (as indicated on the caution and warning panel). The flight characteristic differences are quite dramatic! Before this could happen though, there was a lot of tuning of the center of gravity of the aircraft. This has a huge affect on pitch and takeoff/landing performance. We are now at the stage of tuning the CAS blending to give the DCS Eagle its unique feel based on feedback from our Eagle driver SME and a large number of performance benchmarks. In fact, our F-15 SME had commented that the DCS F-15C has superior flight modeling in many ways to the 3 million dollar trainer. I think many of you will be quite surprised how maneuverable the Eagle can be at slow speeds and high angles of attacks. With the huge rudders, it can perform all sorts of awesome at slow speeds using a lot of rudder input. We've also added separate wheel brake axis this week for the Eagle.

In several ways, this work will act as a foundation for future DCS aircraft AFMs.

As mentioned in an earlier message though, this work has equated to more time and this project will not be ready in time to be released with the 1.2.7 update. However, we think the additional work / time will be well worth the wait.

In regards to AFM, this is how we generally define it:

The aircraft's dynamics are always calculated on the basis of the same physics equations describing translational and rotational motion of a solid body under the influence of external forces and moments disregarding the nature of their origin.

The center-of-gravity can change its location within the speed axis system.

When calculating aerodynamics characteristics, the plane is represented as a combination of airframe components (fuselage, outer wing panel, stabilizer, etc). Separate calculations of aerodynamics characteristics are performed for each of the above named components in the entire range of local angles of attack and sliding (including super-critical), local dynamic pressure and Mach number taking into consideration deviation and grade of destruction of control instruments and some airframe components.

This is the basic definition, but not limited to, what we use to define a DCS aircraft with an AFM. Further detail can be added to include dynamic engine operation, sub-system modeling, fluid dynamics, and damage modeling. None of this must equate to a mouse-clickable cockpit. As such, the definition of an AFM can be a bit broad and encompass products ranging from the the Su-25T to the A-10C.


Matt

Lol it should. Can't remember whose breaks failed... Back in the days of Oddessy dawn.

SkateZilla: unfortunately connection/netcode problems prevented us from getting an image of all 7 or 8 pilots parked.

Yes!!!!!!!!!

BeachAV8R

Love this comment from the update of F-15C AFM update:
"all sorts of awesome at slow speeds"

Tables are used everywhere.

Yeah, and when they've got 5 values they suck.

I remember the most egregious example being Falcon's hifi FM...which didn't kick in until 250kts. So you could load your plane up heavy, take off, hit 250 kts and fall out of the sky like a rock and explode.



The Jedi Master

Su-27 and Fw-190 Update

The new Su-27 flight dynamics are nearly complete and is undergoing tuning. The Flanker now realistically spins, and performs the "cobra" and "hammerhead" with no scripting. Weight and balance data is ready to be implemented into project. Although great progress is being made, this will not be part of the 1.2.7 update.

Work on the FW-190 is currently frozen because the programmer assigned to this is still working on the UH-1H. However, because the basic model created in the project is similar to the P-51D, the necessary aerodynamics data for it is ready to be replaced and turn the airframe into a Fw-190D, the engine is ready to be converted from Merlin to Jumo regarding the differences in blower physics and automatics. The guns are equipped with ammo based on historical ballistics and the synchronizers are written to obtain fire rate dependable on prop rpm.

New Su-33 model added to change log today.

Indeed.. F-15 is by no means a small plane, I thought its maneuvability gets extremely sluggish
in lower speed area which may turn out to be completey opposite.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1943496&postcount=13

Note: As a preliminary change log, the list below may be added to and/or items removed prior to release.

DCS World
Improved network play stability.
Track file are now automatically created when a crash is detected. In order to help the team find and correct MP issues that we are not always in position to produce during testing, 1.2.7 introduces the writing of tracks even when the game crashes. These tracks can be provided to the testers and developers in order to reproduce the conditions that caused the crash and correct it. This feature is a big step towards solving possible future and current problems that are often difficult to hunt down. When playing on a server and you experience a crash, put up an MP crash post and include that track in your post. Same thing goes for server owners.
CBU-87/103. Decreased the count of graphic effects for improving FPS.
ECM effectiveness against air defense systems has been significantly increased.
Adjust Control window for in-game input adjustment were added. Adjust Control button can be find in the system panel by pressing ESC.
VHF AM radio frequencies now correctly increased by 10 Mhz.
The input modifiers are separated for each input layer (for each aircraft).
Corrected night detection ranges of ground units with IR sensors.
Reworked the Dynamic Launch Zone (DLZ) of SAMs. It will now take to account the target’s data instead of the earlier fixed zone.
Kh-25ML (AS-10) new flight dynamics implemented.
Increased explosive mass to all HE rounds. Explosive now mass equals the round mass. This was decided because HE rounds lack fragmentation and were very weak on regards to proximity damage.
R-27R/T, R-27ER/ET. Corrected drag and lift. Adjusted DLZ data.
Corrected a far LOD of projectile's green tracer.
Added engine smoke for most aircraft.
Added SAM launchers elevation above target LOS. To preventing the missile crashing to surface when target flying very low the SAMs will be launch missiles slightly above LOS of SAM to target.
Added AI MQ-9 Reaper.
Changed Tu-22M3 payloads. If you have custom payloads of Tu-22M3 please delete custom file C:\Users\<USER NAME>\Saved Games\DCS\MissionEditor\UnitPayloads\Tu-22M3.lua to prevent conflict.
Added new GBU-31(V)3 penetrating bomb.
AIM-9M/P, MIM-72G. Decreased lift and drag factors.
Spanish squadrons added to the log book.
AGM-84E changed warhead type from blast-fragmentation to penetration.
Added new Su-33 model.
Bombs are now visually loaded into the bomb-bays for the B-52, B-1B, and Tu-22.
B-52 and B-1B now have CAS tasks.
Support for Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 stick is now working again for all modules. Tuning is ongoing.
Support for Logitech G940 FFB stick is now working again for all modules except Mi-8MTV2 rudder trim. Tuning is ongoing. You must set FFB shake in the FFB Tune Menu to 100%.
Adjusted valid store options for A-10A:
Added: AGM-65H – Station 3 & 9 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (2 and 3 each).
Added AGM-65G – Station 3 & 9 on LAU-117.
Added LAU-131 – Stations 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10.
Added LAU-68 - Stations 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10.
Added MK-82/MK-82AIR – Option to load on TER for stations 3, 4, 8, 9.
Added BDU-33 – TERs on stations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Added BDU-50LD/HD on all stations.
Made ALQ-131 – available on both 1 & 11.
Made AIM-9M/P – available on both 1 & 11.
Added 600 US GAL drop tank – Station 4, 6, & 8
Added ALQ-184 - Stations 1 and 11.
Removed LAU-61 – all stations.
Removed Mk-20 Rockeye – all stations.
Removed AGM-65K – LAU-88 option for station 3 & 9.
Adjusted valid stores for A-10C:
Added STN 6 weapons as STN 5 & 7, minus JDAM/WCMD. TER authorised on STN 6 for BDU-33 only.
Added ALQ-131 – available on both 1 & 11.
Added ALQ-184 - Stations 1 and 11.
Adjuted valid stores for F-5E:
Added LAU-68 – Stations 3, 4, 5, & 6.
Adjusted valid stores for F-15E:
Added AGM-65G – Station 2 & 18.
GBU-31(V)3/B – Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
GBU-31(V)1/B - Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
MK-84 - Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
GBU-10 - Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
GBU-27 - Stations 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 only.
Removed AIM-120 from stations 7, 9, 11, 13 (can only be carried on MELs where CFTs are removed).
Removed AIM-7 from stations 7, 9, 11, 13 (can only be carried on MELs where CFTs are removed).
Adjusted valid stores for F-16A (USAF) – Assumed Block 15OCU:
Added AGM-65H –Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65D - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AIM-7 – Station 3 & 8.
Added Mk-82AIR – Station 3, 4, 7, and 8 as singles and on TERs.
Added ALQ-184 - Stations 6.
AGM-119B – Station 3, 4, 7 & 8.
Removed AGM-88 – Not carried by the A model.
Removed AIM-120C - Not carried by the A model.
Removed AGM-154C - Not carried by the A model.
Removed GBU-12 - Not carried by the A model.
Removed GBU-10 - Not carried by the A model.
Removed LANTIRN - Not carried by the A model.
Removed AGM-65E - Not carried by the A model.
Removed AGM-65K - Not carried by the A model.
Adjusted valid stores for F-16A-MLU:
Added AGM-65H –Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65D - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65G - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117, Station 4 & 7 on LAU-117.
Added AGM-65K - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117, Station 4 & 7 on LAU-117.
Added Mk-82AIR – Station 3, 4, 7, and 8 as singles and on TERs.
Added GBU-38 - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-31(V)1/B - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-12 – TER (2 only) on stations 3 & 8.
Added LITENING II – Station 5R.
Added AGM-119B – Station 3, 4, 7 & 8.
Added AGM-154C - Station 3 & 8.
Removed LANTIRN – MLUs upgraded for SNIPER/LITENING.
Removed MK-20 Rockeye.
Removed AGM-65E.
Removed AIM-9P.
Adjusted valid stores for F-16C Block 52:
Added AGM-65H –Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65D - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117 and LAU-88 (max of 2 per LAU-8, Station 4 & 7 LAU-117.
Added AGM-65G - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117, Station 4 & 7 on LAU-117.
Added AGM-65K - Station 3 & 8 on LAU-117, Station 4 & 7 on LAU-117.
Added Mk-82AIR – Station 3, 4, 7, and 8 as singles and on TERs.
Added GBU-38 - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-31(V)1/B - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-31(V)3/B - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added CBU-103 WCMD - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added CBU-105 WCMD - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-12 – TER (2 only) on stations 3 & 8.
Added GBU-27 - Station 3, 4, 7, and 8.
Added LITENING II – Station 5R.
Added ALQ-184 - Stations 6.
AGM-154C - Station 3 & 8 only.
AGM-88 - Station 3 & 8 only.
Added 600 US GAL drop tank. Station 4 & 7 (cleared for ferry flights only)
Removed LANTIRN – No longer in service, replaced by SNIPER/LITENING for current block aircraft.
Removed MK-20 Rockeye – No longer in service – replaced by CBU-87/97 on current blocks.
Removed AGM-65E.
Removed AGM-65K – LAU-88 option for station 3 & 8.
Adjusted valid stores for F/A-18C:
Added AGM-65G – LAU-117 on Station 2 & 8 (as stand-in for AGM-65F).
Added GBU-38 - Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added GBU-31(V)1/B - Station 2, 3, 7, and 8. (as stand-in for GBU-31(V)2/B)
Added GBU-31(V)3/B - Station 2, 3, 7, and 8. (as stand-in for GBU-31(V)4/B)
Added MK-82 – Single on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added MK-82 – TERs on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added Mk-82AIR – Single on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added MK-82AIR – TERs on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added MK-82AIR – VERs on Station 2, 3, 7, and 8.
Added LAU-68 – Station 2, 3, 7, & 8.
Added LITENING II – On station 5 (used by USMC).
AGM-65D – Not used by USN/USMC.
AGM-65K – Not used by USN/USMC.
Adjusted valid stores for Tornado GR4:
Added GBU-27 – Station 9 & 4 (as stand-in for Enhanced Paveway III).
Added GBU-12 – 5, 6, 7, & 8 (as stand-in for Paveway IV).
Added LITENING – Station 5.
Removed BL-755 – No longer in service, not carried by GR4 (GR1 only).
ALARM – Remove from station 2 & 11 – not carried on these stations, ALARM launchers which mirror the SRAAM launchers on the wing root stations are not modeled.
Adjusted valid store options for the B-1B:
Added: Mk-84, CBU-87, CBU-97, GBU-31, GBU-31(V)3/B, GBU-38.


DCS: Black Shark 2
Reworked the 4th mission of Deployment campaign. Changed insurgents force, some vehicles, AFAC task, added some explosions, etc.
Corrected 8th mission of Deployment campaign. Closest airdromes assigned to red coalition.
Flaming Cliffs 3
Corrected EOS scan volume and removed gyro-stabilization. The EOS in FC3 is based on the MiG-29 that does not include an elevation adjustment function.
For Russian aircraft TWS, a 3 seconds delay has been added before autolock to allow the pilot time to move the TDC off the target before autolock occurs. In such a case, the autolock feature is disabled until mode reset or break lock function (backspace) is activated.
F-15C Track While Scan (TWS) mode will now center elevation scan on the PDT.
Several A-10A switches have had their position set to on: PAC Switch, Inverter Switch, AC Gen Switches, Radar Altimeter Switch, Anti Skid Switch, Fuel Boost Pump Switch, and Engine Fuel Flow Switches.
A-10A. Maverick lock ranges have been corrected (including SA-9/Strela).
A-10A. CBU CCIP and CCRP impact point corrected.

DCS: A-10C Warthog
Added 2 new, fictions Canadian skins: RCAF 409 Squadron and RCAF 442 Snow Scheme.
Aircraft can once again receive a complete aerial refueling transfer.
TACAN dial controls have been corrected.
Command bars now working correctly during an ILS approach.
The liquid oxygen regulator is no longer dependent on electrical power.
The ADI pointers have been corrected as well as the pitch steering bar stow function.
Added mouse-clickable mirrors that allow them to be stowed or un-stowed.
Corrected data when entering altitudes in the CDU and altitude alerts; the numbers changed when entered in the system.

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
Added Mi-8 Spring Tension campaign EN and RU. Beta.

DCS: P-51D Mustang
Added Israeli skin by Mario “Markindel”.

DCS: UH-1H Huey
Corrected missions for UN Pilot campaign.
Added M134 minigun as door gun option.
Added new M134 and M60 payload icons in the ME payload editor menu.
Implemented AI fire control logic for left pilot, left and right door gunners.
Added hint indicator for status and ROE setting of AI gunners.
Implemented countermeasures (flare dispenser) system.
Implemented external sling model and hooking assist system.
Implemented correct throttle model including ignition, STOP, IDLE, and IDLE RELEASE functionality.
Implemented “hot start” dynamics as a result of throttle mismanagement during engine start (WIP).
Corrected main rotor shaft assembly tilt angle.
Corrected collective control animation of the main rotor assembly (WIP).
Visual cyclic and collective pitch angles of the rotor blades now derived from FM data rather than raw control settings.
Fixed flight model bug causing erroneous “warping” in translational lift.
Cockpit doors can now be opened/closed with mouse click over the door handles.
Added seatbelts to pilot 3D models.
Added new door gunner human 3D models.
Added recoil visual effect when firing M60 and M134 door guns.
Implemented airframe configuration panel in the UH-1H Helicopter Group menu of the ME to control setting of external hardpoints, IR suppression kit, engine lifespan.
Fixed and updated Elbrus Rescue mission.
Changed the logic of door gunner commands so that the “3” and “4” keys affect left and right door gunners, respectively.*
Added “External Cargo” input category.*

*Changes in input commands require resetting input profiles to new default settings. To do so, delete (or rename if you wish to keep a backup) the saved input configuration folders (files) located in \WINDOWS DRIVE\User\User Name\Saved Games\DCS\Config\Input\UH-1H\.

*Changes in input commands require resetting input profiles to new default settings.

Update to the PRELIM 1.2.7 Changelog:

That(CA) will not be for 1.2.7. We are working on a whole series of improvements and new features for CA that we will release all at the same time called Combined Arms 1.5. As these improvements and new features are finalized, I will discuss them then.

So, does that mean Combined Arms 1.5 will be a pay upgrade for those who have the current iteration of CA now ?

So, does that mean Combined Arms 1.5 will be a pay upgrade for those who have the current iteration of CA now ?

DCS World
New and improved ship wakes.

DCS: UH-1H Huey was the first gaming application from BelSimTek that was released in April 2013.

This game simulator that runs in the environmental resources of DCS from Eagle Dynamics. Currently the company is working on the improvement of the already issued simulator UH-1H, and started new game projects:

DCS: UH-1H Huey release in November 2013
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 release at the end of 2013
DCS: F-86F Sabre beta-version to be released in spring 2014
DCS: AH-1G Cobra beta-version to be released in first half of 2014

The games listed above will be released in the same way as UH-1H, in format of Add-On to DCS:World.

Confirmed new Belsimtek projects:

http://www.belsimtek.com/company/


DCS: World Korea and Vietnam Incoming?

All planes get 'sluggish' at slow speeds.

DCS: F-86F Sabre beta-version to be released in spring 2014
DCS: AH-1G Cobra beta-version to be released in first half of 2014

We will first release DCS 1.2.7 as an Open Beta using a web installer. This open beta install will be complete version that resides in parallel to your release DCS World (1.2.6) install and have separate configuration files located in Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\. Once you download the open beta, you will use the Module Manager to install your modules. We particularly hope that this, combined with the automatic track crash generator, will help us resolve remaining network issues prior to the final release version of DCS 1.2.7. This is an optional beta, and if you do not wish to take part, you certainly do not have to.

....or just a more modern variant of the cobra. Something with 20mm and ATGMs at least.

Forget the Y/Z, I'd be happy with an AH-1W! However, it's a big step from a G to a W, the cockpits are NOTHING alike.



The Jedi Master

The G is just a skinnier Huey with two extra rocket pods...

Added a more comprehensive Mi-8MTV2 changelog:
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight

• Added Mi-8 Spring Tension campaign EN and RU. Beta
• Adjusted main rotor droop (underspeed) dynamics in the flight model
• Implemented tailboom strike modeling
• Installation of IR suppression devices will now reduce the helicopter’s IR signature and performance characteristics (slightly lower engine power output)
• Implemented RI-65 voice warning system failure reporting (WIP)
• RI-65 and autopilot stabilization channels will now be on by default when starting “hot”
• Implemented ESBR (electrical bomb release control panel) functionality with all associated weapon systems modeling
• Corrected the number of preset channels for the R-863 radio
• Circuit breaker “bump plates” are now clickable and animated
• UV-26 countermeasures dispenser will now indicate selection of port/starboard/both release modes
• Added visual canopy damage effects in the cockpit
• Numerous updates and corrections to elements of cockpit geometry, textures, and lighting
• New custom sounds for numerous cockpit switches/controls, pilot blisters, cabin door, and engine start audio
• Restored wheel brake volume level in the cockpit
• Updated Autostart and Autostop scripts
• Implemented airframe configuration panel in the Mi-8MTV2 Helicopter Group menu of the ME to control setting of engine IR suppression devices, weapon hardpoints, addon armor plates, and engine lifespan condition (WIP)
• Added numerous new skins
• Added command to toggle mirrors ([M])*
• Expanded list of assignable joystick commands*

Also, added to the UH-1H:

• Reduced recoil when firing unguided rockets

The Ah1 G is getting made the 1st true attack chopper. YAY!

I think he meant the first true attack chopper in history, not DCS.

The 1.2.7 update for DCS World is now available as an Open Beta. Below is the list of changes and updates to the UH-1H and Mi-8MTV2 modules. Once out of testing, the 1.2.7 final release version is also planned to be the final release of the UH-1H module, although further updates and improvements will continue to be made and released as we move forward with the Mi-8MTV2 and other modules in development.

Please see the official 1.2.7 release announcement for more details:
http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=117731

DCS 1.2.7 Open Beta - Now Available


http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/dcs_world_open_beta/

We will first release DCS 1.2.7 as an Open Beta using a web installer. This open beta install will be complete version that resides in parallel to your release DCS World (1.2.6) install and have separate configuration files located in Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\. Once you download the open beta, you will use the Module Manager to install your modules. We particularly hope that this, combined with the automatic track crash generator, will help us resolve remaining network issues prior to the final release version of DCS 1.2.7. This is an optional beta, and if you do not wish to take part, you certainly do not have to.

The primary purpose of the Open Beta is to improve the quality of release versions (particularly before we send it to Steam and other online services). We want to ensure that no new bugs are introduced and that network play is operating well. Despite the best efforts of our test team, items will get missed unless we have a much larger testing pool with a large variety of hardware and game setting configurations. The larger testing pool also allows us to better stress-test network games given the large number of players available. That being said, the two objectives for the Open Beta are:

1- Identify and report NEW bugs. This is a big reason why we have the Open Beta as a completely separate installation. This allows you to compare the current 1.2.6 version with the 1.2.7 Open Beta to ensure that a bug is in fact new (not in 1.2.6).

2- Network testing. While missions may run fine with less than a dozen players, we need testing that exceeds 20 players to stress-test network play.

Some other notes:

1- Ideally, no modifications (mods) should be used for the Open Beta. Any mod can invalidate test results. If you feel a mod is vital to run your mission, you must specify any and all mod used in the mission when submitting a report.

2- When you discover a bug / crash, first please confirm that it is a new bug. If it is, please enter it in the DCS Open Beta Test Reports forum located here: http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=311. Please use the correct reports sub forum. Attach any produced track crash and the log files created when you have a crash (located in /Users/<name>/Saved Games/DCS/Logs) along with a description of the crash and DXDiag readout saved as a TXT file (WinKey+R, enter "DXDIAG", Save All Information, Save TXT File to Desktop, Attach). Eagle staff, moderators, and our test team will be reviewing these reports and entering the valid ones into our internal bug tracking database.

Reports may be assigned the following tags in the thread title by Eagle staff and moderators (please do not enter these yourself):

[REPORTED] When a valid report is discovered and entered into the internal bug tracking database.
[RESOLVED] When a report has been fixed.
[CLOSED] When a report is invalid (such as reports that are not new bugs to 1.2.7) will be closed with an explanation.

Duplicate reports will be merged by Eagle staff and moderators.

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AIM-7M missile. Corrected motor data: thrust, time and fuel flow.
Reduced smokiness level for many planes.
Ka-50 Deployment campaign. Corrected mission #5 Night Hunt.
Fixed ARM missile explodes right after launch.
Czech, German, French and Russian localisation updates.
Fixed JTAC doesn't answer.
Fixed bug with hiding mission editor layers cause graphic artifacts and the mission editor.
Fixed bug with A2A refueling of AI.
Fixed crash at ground unit sounds.
CA. Fixed bug with IR pointer and laser when spot freeze in the space, when exiting binocular view.
JTAC callsign will display in F10 menu.
Su-27. RLS lock lamps blinks correctly.
Multiplayer. Fixed client’s crash when switching slot after changing radio receive mode.
Added more compatibility with earlier DCS mission.
Corrected JTAC assignment procedure in ME.
FC3. Localizer bar on HSI for russian airplanes is fixed.
Mi-8. Server crash, when client fires GUV id fixed.
UH-1H. Corrected animation of door gunners.
UH-1H. Corrected AI targeting of door gunners.
Fixed error when player try contact JTAC.
Mi-8MTV2. Pedals work with keyboard.
Fixed crash when SA-6 missile hits the target.
Fixed bug with wrong course set of Patriot template.
The Su-33 location on carrier deck is corrected.
Fixed gun sound freezes, if aircraft is damaged.
Mi-8: R-863 radio fix.
CA. Fixed bug if player take control after shot AI, tank ignores rearm-time for gun.
CA. Tanks ammo count and reload time are adjusted.
CA. Corrected AP shots 105, 120, 125mm.
UH-1H. Corrupted cockpit night illumination is fixed.
F-15C. The holes in the cockpit external model are eliminated.
UH-1H. The tail rotor drive shaft arguments are corrected.
UH-1H. Updated fight dynamics.
UH-1 and Mi-8. Corrected some weights.
UH-1H. Multiplayer. Tail rotor is absent on network phantom bug is corrected.
UH1H. Tail rotor direction fix.
UH-1H. Tail rotor rotation in multiplayer is corrected.
UH-1H. Corrected hints of crew control.
UH-1H. Spinup time decreased.
Mi-8. Adjusted wheels friction.
Mi-8. The engine’s IR suppressor will impact to engine dynamics.
The ALQ-131 weight is adjusted.
The ALQ-184 weight and drag are adjusted.
UH-1H. Updating UH-1H instant missions
P-51D. Added new P-51D takeoff training track.
Corrected sound effect of Mach cone.
Mi-8. Multiplayer. Network phantom lacks engine exhaust and tail rotor bugs are corrected.

Su-33 cockpit is still work in progress and is not ready for release yet.

Mustang confirm Su-33 6DoF cockpit in progress:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1974892&postcount=29

Really? LOL, and we were just flying it last night wondering when the final 1.2.7 would be out.

New betas will follow soon. If you'd like to test new versions, keep open beta on your disk.

You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means.

Quote:

If we will decide to continue Open Betas, (and I hope it will be) - of course you can get access to EDGE prior it released.

You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means.

Released!

A while ago (around October 2013) I worked with Eagle Dynamics to make a tv commercial video for DCS World/Flaming Cliffs 3. I made 2 videos, each 30 seconds long. The Flaming Cliffs 3 version was for the Russian market, while the DCS World version was for the US market.

This video contains all footage used in both videos. I had to wait a while before going public with this video, but here it is.

Feel free to subscribe for more videos!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eR1Tvwt9iU&list=UU3TveouV6D2BWVIey36qIOQ&feature=c4-overview

Version 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwbVyowOADc&feature=youtu.be

Version 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pfii-Qnc-U&feature=youtu.be

Which do you prefer?

New screenshot of new model Mig29 (WIP) by Skylark
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1988572&postcount=649

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1988580&postcount=9197

At this point this just feels like microwaved left overs. It amazes me sometimes how much ED can talk about how much awesome *brand new* stuff they have in the pipes, and yet all of their significant releases since the Mustang* have been rehashes of something:

-DCS World: Same DCS we've come to love, but glued together (with mixed results initially). A good move for the series, but nothing earth shattering content wise. I know a lot of changes happend "under the hood" that are paving the way for greater things, but to end users it felt like a minor move forward at best, a half step backward (bug wise) at worst.

-The F-15C, A-10A, and SU-25. Again, microwaved left overs. Sure, they sprinkled AFM hot sauce on it for some kick, but we've had this dish before.

-Allowing third party developers to make content. ED managed to do something I thought was impossible: Do something "new"...that means we have to wait even more for other stuff.

And no, the releases from Belsimtek don't count. They're third party, so I'm not giving ED the "new content" credit. Although both are really great products (bought both on launch day).

Again, all really nice things to have happening to DCS, but nothing that felt super transformative. And yeah yeah, I know, "be patient", "they're working on it," "blah blah edge blah F/A-18C blah third party content balh."



*They only get about %50 credit for the Mustang being 'new', as it's ridiculously irrelevant to the current DCS environment at the moment. I would know, I bought it on launch day!

EDIT: Ok, I forgot about combined arms (which I own, but have never actually used) but that doesn't let me fly things and push buttons, so it doesn't count either. Plus, it's just more left overs: they took the map, ground vehicles, and radio menus and made a kinda-sorta RTS type ground combat commander...thing. It doesn't taste bad, but it's not fresh either...

DCS 1.2.7.23803 Release Update 1 Change Log EN
Multiplayer. Improved server stability.
Combined Arms. Multimonitor Setup. Compass scale will shows in right position.
A-10C. CADC will works after repair.
F-15C. TWS. Added command 'Return To Search/NDTWS'. 'Unlock TWS Target' renamed to 'Target Unlock' command.
UH-1H manual updated.
Group fails to spawn if group ID is not specified for coalition. Fixed.
Su-25T. The CCIP mark will movable in the all height of HUD.
Fixed wrong location and name of the video file after video rendering.
A-10A. Corrected cockpit shape and textures.
ATGM launchers doesn't launch second missile. Fixed.
Some minor graphics tunes.

The Autoupdate.cfg of the two version is different:

• Release:
  Code:

  "WARNING": "DO NOT EDIT this file. You may break your install!",
   "version": "1.2.7.23097.351",
   "arch": "x86_64",
   "lang": "EN",
   "modules": [

• Openbeta:
  
  Code:

   "WARNING": "DO NOT EDIT this file. You may break your install!",
   "branch": "openbeta",
   "version": "1.2.7.23803.355",
   "arch": "x86_64",
   "lang": "EN",
   "modules": [

By adding "branch": "openbeta", and running a Repair you can transform your install from Release to Openbeta and viceversa (by erasing)

Progress...

It's not that their product is no good, it's that I get the distinct impression that they have bigger fish to fry (read: private/military contracts).

We PC simmers are more of a periphery market for them and will get a few scraps now and then. And yes, I'd prefer to have the EDGE implemented now without new textures - the idea being an improvement in GPU implementation/efficiency. They can add textures later. I'll take even slightly better frame rates now.

Roland WIP

Su-24M WIP.

So, I got permission for Oculus to say a bit more...

Both myself and the team in Moscow have the HD Prototypes that are 1080P. (1920x1080)
Split to 960x1080 per eye. It also has reduced latency. This version already provides a much better experience than the DK1 with 640x800 per eye (split).

Alex has been working with it the last week and we already have DCS up and running on the Rift to include:

Head tracking
Re-centering hot key
Automatic Rift detection
Stereo 3D
Fixed HUD projection for 3D
In-mission GUI
Using Rift for view control in Replays
F2 view working with Rift control
Adjustments for distortion and chromatic aberration

More to still do, but things are shaping up well.

-Matt

Stereo 3D
Fixed HUD projection for 3D

Press Release

NEW CUSTOMER BONUS SYSTEM!

DUXFORD, UK, February 19th, 2014 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics will reward our loyal customers with a new bonus system that will provide discounts with DCS product purchases.

When purchasing a DCS product a full price (not on a discount sale, or discounted price), customers will receive a 20% bonus based on the price of the purchased DCS product! A bonus is applied to only the first purchase of a specific DCS product.

If you purchase two DCS products at full price, you will receive a DCS bonus of 25% based on the value of the order.

This bonus escalates with the purchase of additional DCS products:

• 3 DCS products: 30%
• 4 DCS Products: 35%
• 5 DCS Products: 40%
• 6 DCS Products: 45%
• 7 DCS Products: 50%
• 8 DCS Products: 55%
• 9 and more DCS Products: 60%

Customers that purchased DCS products at full price prior to the start of the bonus program can register their products and receive a bonus of 20% of the purchased price.

These bonuses will be credited on the customers’ personal Bonus Accounts of the DCS website. Customer bonus funds can only be redeemed for the purchase of DCS products from www.digitalcombatsimulator.com.

The bonuses for previous purchases can be reviewed at:
English: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/account/
Russian: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/ru/personal/account/
Note: Bonus accounts are based on the local currency of purchases.

About DCS World
DCS World is a vehicle combat simulation game created by Eagle Dynamics. DCS World uses a powerful engine that delivers realistic and engaging gameplay. The battlefield includes a spectacular mission area - the location of the Georgian conflict in 2008. Fly the Su-25T in a massive, semi-dynamic campaign to achieve dominance in the skies over Georgia! DCS World serves as the basis for which all DCS aircraft operate within.

The huge variety of aircraft, land units and warships are included from countries such as the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and others. Units are controlled by sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and they have an amazing level of detail. This all allows for the creation of engaging, real-world combat missions in this flashpoint region. DCS is a true "sandbox" simulation that can and will cover multiple time periods covering many types of combat and civilian units.

About The Fighter Collection
The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/

At this point this just feels like microwaved left overs. It amazes me sometimes how much ED can talk about how much awesome *brand new* stuff they have in the pipes, and yet all of their significant releases since the Mustang* have been rehashes of something:

-DCS World: Same DCS we've come to love, but glued together (with mixed results initially). A good move for the series, but nothing earth shattering content wise. I know a lot of changes happend "under the hood" that are paving the way for greater things, but to end users it felt like a minor move forward at best, a half step backward (bug wise) at worst.

-The F-15C, A-10A, and SU-25. Again, microwaved left overs. Sure, they sprinkled AFM hot sauce on it for some kick, but we've had this dish before.

-Allowing third party developers to make content. ED managed to do something I thought was impossible: Do something "new"...that means we have to wait even more for other stuff.

And no, the releases from Belsimtek don't count. They're third party, so I'm not giving ED the "new content" credit. Although both are really great products (bought both on launch day).

Again, all really nice things to have happening to DCS, but nothing that felt super transformative. And yeah yeah, I know, "be patient", "they're working on it," "blah blah edge blah F/A-18C blah third party content balh."



*They only get about %50 credit for the Mustang being 'new', as it's ridiculously irrelevant to the current DCS environment at the moment. I would know, I bought it on launch day!

EDIT: Ok, I forgot about combined arms (which I own, but have never actually used) but that doesn't let me fly things and push buttons, so it doesn't count either. Plus, it's just more left overs: they took the map, ground vehicles, and radio menus and made a kinda-sorta RTS type ground combat commander...thing. It doesn't taste bad, but it's not fresh either...

I've actually been on airplanes before, and I don't recall them being that jittery or being jostled around that much.

The P-51 is especially difficult or damn near impossible to handle near the ground, and both seem nearly uncontrollable in open air. It's either that or I'm a horrible pilot.

Also, it is just my opinion, but I still find FC3 arcadish, and although the tactics, and the algorithms behind the scenes may be valid, I can't shake it.

P-51 fly horribly and if they flew that way in real life, I think they'd be dropping out of the skies. I've actually been on airplanes before, and I don't recall them being that jittery or being jostled around that much. The P-51 is especially difficult or damn near impossible to handle near the ground, and both seem nearly uncontrollable in open air.

It's either that or I'm a horrible pilot.

I think the DCS A-10C and P-51 fly horribly and if they flew that way in real life, I think they'd be dropping out of the skies. I've actually been on airplanes before, and I don't recall them being that jittery or being jostled around that much. The P-51 is especially difficult or damn near impossible to handle near the ground, and both seem nearly uncontrollable in open air. It's either that or I'm a horrible pilot. Some developers' flight models however do seem to have a more genuine, authentic feel to the flight model, but what do I know.

The P-51 in the sim requires a great deal of attention throughout the whole flight, just like the real aircraft.

Would like to add to Sithspawns list of P-51 videos:


Shahdoh's aerobatic routine

It's hard to say as few WWII P-51 pilots flew with spring-loaded non-FFB USB joysticks. It might all come back to the sensory feedback mechanisms and the plane flies exactly as it did then with respect to physics. Or not. The controls could be the missing key.

No, but EVERY sim has its quirks. Even professional full-motion ones. The best ones minimize them as much as possible, but there's always something a sim does either wrong or less faithfully. Sometimes it's as simple as being too forgiving or not, but other times there's a particular thing that the sim does that the real one never has a problem with or vice versa.

BelSimTek Nearing Completion of F-15C Advanced Flight and Engine Models

The original F-15C flight model currently featured in DCS was developed over a decade ago and represents an earlier generation of simulation technology. Despite demonstrating generally correct aerodynamic performance under normal flight conditions and providing great gameplay, current user expectations, available computer power, and developer expertise demand a higher level of fidelity. As a result, a comprehensive advanced flight model of the primary U.S. jet fighter, the F-15C Eagle, has been under development for DCS.

The complete aerodynamics model accounts for mass, force, and moment interactions of the aircraft’s elements as subjected to airflow. Unlike the previous model, which regarded the aircraft as a single point of focus, the new flight model consists of individual aircraft elements carefully tuned to reflect their unique aerodynamic characteristics and joined together to determine the sum vector of the airframe’s momentum.

Over a year a hard work has gone into the development of this model and now it is finally ready for initial external testing. The primary element of the new model is accurate aerodynamic performance that closely matches the characteristics of the real F-15C Eagle throughout the flight envelope, including in critical angles of attack, stalls, and spins. Maneuverability characteristics are also correctly modeled throughout the flight envelope, providing accurate performance in acceleration, available sustained G, maximum airspeeds, maximum altitudes and other characteristics.

Of course even real aircraft differ somewhat from their documented performance characteristics due to slight individual variability, but we have made every effort to ensure you are truly immersed in the experience of driving – without a doubt – one of the best fighters of the 20th century.

In addition to the aerodynamics model, the flight model includes a new engine model, based on the F100-PW-220 engine with increased dry and afterburner thrust. The model accounts for inverted and negative G flight effects and features a special afterburner component model. The flight model also includes a new fuel system model as well as nosewheel steering and wheel brake component models.

Special attention was paid to accurately recreate the design of the F-15C flight control system, including Pitch Ratio control adjusted for airspeed and altitude, Aileron/Rudder Interconnect (ARI), Control Augmentation System (CAS), Attitude and Altitude autopilots, and the Pitch Trim Compensator (PTC).

The new model significantly improves the entire flying experience, making special flight conditions like air to air refueling, landing, and edge of the envelope flying far more dynamic, exciting, and even more challenging. Straight and level flight no longer feels like “flying on rails” while maneuvering flight provides a sensation of the power and control in your hands.

At this stage of development, we can confidently provide a highly accurate aerodynamics model of the F-15C accompanied by a partly reproduced systems model.

The estimated release date of the new flight model for F-15C Eagle DCS module is late March, 2014.

Um, I thought ED was doing DCS: F-15C . . . still, at least something's getting done.

DCS 1.2.7.23803 Change Log EN
Multiplayer. Improved server stability.
Combined Arms. Multimonitor Setup. Compass scale will shows in right position.
A-10C. CADC will works after repair.
F-15C. TWS. Added command 'Return To Search/NDTWS'. 'Unlock TWS Target' renamed to 'Target Unlock' command.
UH-1H manual updated.
Group fails to spawn if group ID is not specified for coalition. Fixed.
Su-25T. The CCIP mark will movable in the all height of HUD.
Fixed wrong location and name of the video file after video rendering.
A-10A. Corrected cockpit shape and textures.
ATGM launchers doesn't launch second missile. Fixed.
Some minor graphics tunes.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1989994&postcount=3

Edit: this could be an old changelog!!!!

It's very nice. I hope my grandchildren appreciate it.

It's very nice. I hope my grandchildren appreciate it.

It's very nice. I hope my grandchildren appreciate it.

It's very nice. I hope my grandchildren appreciate it.

Two screenshots of Su-27 and EDGE

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2020450#post2020450

Tough crowd.

Nate

<cynicism on> so does those pictures of edge show the su27 from flaming cliffs 4 along with black shark 3 + a10c v2 upgrades to enable you to play in the "one core sim, just buy bolt ons" concept?

I have precisely 0 problem with paying for ED's hard work.
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I'm 100% onboard with the decision and will happily dip into my wallet for the upgrade.

I struggle to see definite improvements in EDGE that couldn't be explained by better use of the current graphical engine. Is there a list of specific improvements? I'm out of touch with what's improved in EDGE.

I know this may seem b!tchy, but why are they making it look prettier when they could put those resources toward something useful (dynamic campaign?) and really move the genre ahead? From 10000 AGL, road signs and tree models are useless.

I know this may seem b!tchy, but why are they making it look prettier when they could put those resources toward something useful (dynamic campaign?) and really move the genre ahead? From 10000 AGL, road signs and tree models are useless.

I know this may seem b!tchy, but why are they making it look prettier when they could put those resources toward something useful (dynamic campaign?) and really move the genre ahead? From 10000 AGL, road signs and tree models are useless.

From 10000 AGL, road signs and tree models are useless.

Except when you're looking through a TGP.

Maybe add 1 week... 10 days: final testing and tuning is bit longer, for high level quality of model dynamic

rom March 26th to March 31st, Eagle Dynamics will have discounts up to 60% off the following DCS products:

DCS: P-51D Mustang. $39.99 now $15.99 (60% off)

DCS: UH-1H Huey. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)

DCS: A-10C Warthog. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)

DCS: Black Shark 2. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)

DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade. $29.99 now $20.99(30% off)

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $39.99 (20% off)

DCS: Combined Arms. $29.99 now $23.99 (20% off)

A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)

Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/

Note: As these are products on sale, purchases during this sale will not be applied to the DCS Customer Bonus System.

New 3D cabin Su-25T will be in the near patch

Must resist the Huey...

1.2.8 Preliminary Change Log


Note: As a preliminary change log, any and all items listed below are subject to change between now and 1.2.8 release. Additionally, more items may be added between now and release.

DCS World
• Added Su-25T 6 DOF cockpit.
• Added initial Oculus Rift support, this does not include front end GUI yet.
• AGM-114L/K: Increased speed to about 1.4M.
• TACAN added to Lochini International (25X; TBS).
• Corrected detection ranges of ground target by aircraft sensors. This can determine spotting of enemy ground units when Fog of War mode is enabled.
• MQ-1 Predator: The radar has been removed.
• Corrected wingtips vortex position for flyable aircraft.
• Corrected HE warheads for unguided rockets.
• SAM Hawk: Decreased altitude detection range from 25 to 22 km. Increased missile battery control time from 60 to 80 seconds.
• SAM SA-11 Buk. Increased max speed from 3.2 to 3.4M.
• MPQ-53 and SA-10 SR radars: Decreased minimum RCS detection level of target from 0.15 to 0.04 sq.m.
• Fixed client crash when attempting to add task 'Fire At Point' for a dynamically created group.
• Su-25T: SPO-15 sound is now muted when electric power is OFF.
• "LockOn" label has been deleted from FC3 module description in Main Menu.
• User images in Kneeboard will no longer disappear after window switching.
• ME: Fixed toolbar becoming inactive in some conditions.
• ME: Corrected location of the buttons in mission goals window.
• Added internal cargo trigger.
• Reworked chaff and flare rejecting logic for AA and SAM missiles.

DCS Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
• Corrected campaign and single missions.
• Emergency jettison switches are now wired correctly.
• Fixed swapped buttons on the UV-26.
• Hardpoint racks and additional armor can now be disabled.

DCS: UH-1H Huey
• ADF AN/ARN-83: Audio signal can now be heard in all modes.
• Fixed animation of control lamp on flare dispenser control panel.
• Fixed side M134 bracket arms clipping with side doors.
• Added 3D model for wipers motor in cockpit.
• Barrel block of M134 minigun now rotates in correct direction.
• Pilot and co-pilot sights are now removed from the "civilian" variant.
• Added additional armor option to the ME.
• Fixed blurred texture of the tail rotor when damaged.

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
• Added F-15C Advanced Flight Model (AFM)
• Added Su-33 6DOF cockpit.
• Su-25: SPO-15 sound is now muted when electric power is OFF.
• A-10A: "Minimum Speed" sound is no longer heard during repairs.
• MiG-29: EOS has had its detection range reduced to realistic performance levels.

DCS: P-51D Mustang
• Left smoke generator will no longer be present when user added to loadout through in-game menu {LAlt + '}.
• Decreased count of tracers in the guns.

DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 2
• Corrected gun shell cases appearance point.

DCS: Combined Arms
• Corrected color of bullet tracers for 23 and 30mm SPAAG and 2A42.
• Added SAM unit acquisition/search radar display.
• Added ability to control naval units from the Command Map.
• Laser ranging and automatic barrel elevation for tanks.
• Increase destructiveness of 155mm artillery round.
• Control of air units now possible for clients in multiplayer.

No mention of edge?

Frankly, I'll be surprised if we get it this year.


Prove me wrong ED, prove me wrong...

With a probability of 95% (), this function (sling loads) will be implemented in 1.2.8 for SP and MP!
PS: Test team of ED and Dev team of BST work hard to implement it. Hats off to them!

You're wrong.

Show your work.

Dear Pilots!
In this news letter we have several interesting DCS developments and the announcement of our DCS Spring Sale!

DCS Spring Sale

Eagle Dynamics E-Shop.

Friday, 25th March 2014

From March 26th to March 31st, Eagle Dynamics will have discounts up to 60% off the following DCS products:

DCS: P-51D Mustang. $39.99 now $15.99 (60% off)
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DCS: UH-1H Huey. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)
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DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)
Trailer

DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade. $29.99 now $20.99(30% off)
Trailer

DCS: A-10C Warthog. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)
Trailer

DCS: Black Shark 2. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)
Trailer

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $39.99 (20% off)
Trailer

DCS: Combined Arms. $29.99 now $23.99 (20% off)
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A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)
Trailer

Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)
Trailer


Note:
As these are products on sale, purchases during this sale will not be applied to the DCS Customer Bonus System.


2014 is already shaping up to be a very exciting year for DCS with some great developments:

1 - The impending release of DCS version 1.2.8. You can read the preliminary change log at the end of this letter.

2 - We are making great progress on implementing our new graphics engine into DCS version 1.3.0 later this year. The new engine brings several important improvements, notably: improved visual qualities, DX11 effects, improved performance, and the ability to support multiple maps including the long-awaited Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) map!

3 - While we continue to update several of our existing aircraft like the F-15C, Su-27, Su-33 and MiG-29, the team is also hard at work on new aircraft including the Fw-190 and F/A-18C Hornet.

4 - Our third party partners have also been very busy! 2014 will see the release of several new third party aircraft including the BAE Hawk, MiG-21Bis and F-86F Saber.

5 - In additional to our traditional focus on aircraft, we are also gradually expanding and improving the ground combat component of DCS World. Not only does this include continued improvements and additions to Combined Arms, but also work towards our first DCS level armor vehicle simulation.
Exciting times!

This excites me.

DCS: M1A1?
DCS:T-72?

Oh the possibilities

Hm. Still no news about multi crew support.

Hmm, sorta considering FC3 too, would love to be able to fly an F-15C.

Hmm, sorta considering FC3 too, would love to be able to fly an F-15C.

I had forgotten about the AFM! I also find myself wishing I could join games or missions that I can't right now because I only have CA and A-10C. Plus I've always wanted to go zipping around at 700 knots rather than 260. And to dogfight with my TrackIR. I'm going to pick this up in the morning. Thank you for the comments.

Just 700?

DCS: World
Added FREE TF-51D for DCS World!
Improvements to the multiplayer scoring system.

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
Russian fighters. The angular size of HUD indication was reduced to real volumes.

Updated Su-24M WIP images.

good lord. FREE TF51-D

new preliminary changelog DCS: World 1.2.8 additions
http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=122086

Wait. TF-51D? The trainer? The two seat trainer? Seems like a very logical initial implementation of multi-crewing!

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2030978&postcount=237

In the free version will probably soon be added to P-51D in the civilian version, without weapons. For lovers pilotazhnikov and just fly.

Ugh. I can't get to forums.eagle.ru from my work PC. Anybody have a quotation or summary?

Hmmm - I wonder where their data came from?

http://fighter-collection.com/cft/tf-51d-mustang-miss-velma-2/

Hmmm - I wonder where their data came from?

http://fighter-collection.com/cft/tf-51d-mustang-miss-velma-2/

And you can just make "taka-taka-taka" sounds yourself as you pretend to strafe ground targets.

The Jedi Master

I have the guns but the effect is the same - no damage to ground targets so I might as well just do the "taka-taka-taka" thing

DCS World
Added FREE TF-51D for DCS World! This is the P-51D with the weapons, radios and rear tank removed with a jump seat added in the back. This does not include dual controls.
Added Su-25T 6 DOF cockpit.
Added initial Oculus Rift support, this does not include front end GUI yet.
AGM-114L/K: Increased speed to about 1.4M.
TACAN added to Lochini International (25X; TBS).
Corrected detection ranges of ground target by aircraft sensors. This can determine spotting of enemy ground units when Fog of War mode is enabled.
MQ-1 Predator: The radar has been removed.
Corrected wingtips vortex position for flyable aircraft.
Corrected HE warheads for unguided rockets.
SAM Hawk: Decreased altitude detection range from 25 to 22 km. Increased missile battery control time from 60 to 80 seconds.
SAM SA-11 Buk. Increased max speed from 3.2 to 3.4M.
MPQ-53 and SA-10 SR radars: Decreased minimum RCS detection level of target from 0.15 to 0.04 sq.m.
Fixed client crash when attempting to add task 'Fire At Point' for a dynamically created group.
Su-25T: SPO-15 sound is now muted when electric power is OFF.
"LockOn" label has been deleted from FC3 module description in Main Menu.
User images in Kneeboard will no longer disappear after window switching.
ME: Fixed toolbar becoming inactive in some conditions.
ME: Corrected location of the buttons in mission goals window.
Added internal cargo trigger.
Reworked chaff and flare rejecting logic for AA and SAM missiles.
Improvements to the multiplayer scoring system.
Fixed Command Start not functioning for AI aircraft.

DCS Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
Corrected campaign and single missions.
Emergency jettison switches are now wired correctly.
Fixed swapped buttons on the UV-26.
Hardpoint racks and additional armor can now be disabled.
Full function ADF (MV) ARK-9, ADF (UHF) ARK-UD
added instruments: magnetic compass, G-metr, outdoor thermometer

DCS: UH-1H Huey
ADF AN/ARN-83: Audio signal can now be heard in all modes.
Fixed animation of control lamp on flare dispenser control panel.
Fixed side M134 bracket arms clipping with side doors.
Added 3D model for wipers motor in cockpit.
Barrel block of M134 minigun now rotates in correct direction.
Pilot and co-pilot sights are now removed from the "civilian" variant.
Added additional armor option to the ME.
Fixed blurred texture of the tail rotor when damaged.
Added Sling Load mission capabilities
Update DCS UH-1H Flight Manual_EN

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
Added F-15C Advanced Flight Model (AFM)
Added Su-33 6DOF cockpit.
Su-25: SPO-15 sound is now muted when electric power is OFF.
A-10A: "Minimum Speed" sound is no longer heard during repairs.
MiG-29: EOS has had its detection range reduced to realistic performance levels.
Russian fighters. The angular size of HUD indication was reduced to real volumes.

DCS: P-51D Mustang
Left smoke generator will no longer be present when user added to loadout through in-game menu {LAlt + '}.
Decreased count of tracers in the guns.

DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 2
Corrected gun shell cases appearance point.

DCS: Combined Arms
Corrected color of bullet tracers for 23 and 30mm SPAAG and 2A42.
Added SAM unit acquisition/search radar display.
Manpads controlled by players.
Added ability to control naval units from the Command Map.
Laser ranging and automatic barrel elevation for tanks.
Increase destructiveness of artillery rounds.
Control of air units now possible for clients in multiplayer.
All ground group shoots on one target.
Corrected time reloading for artillery.

With the completion of the airbase lights at Nellis and Creech, all major art and geometry components of the NTTR map are now complete. We are now waiting for the integration of EDGE and the new map data system into DCS to allow the importing of new maps such as the NTTR.

We are now waiting for the integration of EDGE

Why all the night time PICS. Nothing to show from the daytime.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=1Z4DZU8aFMc#t=34

The below is provided to explain the various fidelity levels of flight dynamics and cockpit systems modeling available in our various DCS aircraft simulation products. We provide this to you to help better understand what your are purchasing:

Standard Flight Model (SFM). This has not changed and defines a more data-driven means of achieving flight dynamics, in conjunction with some scripting. SFM was used in the Lock On series and is still used in the Flaming Cliffs 3 Su-33 and MiG-29. However, we do plan to update these at a later time.

Advanced Flight Model (AFM) and AFM+. An AFM uses multiple points of force application and calculation on the relevant flight surfaces. This simulates edge of envelope conditions well and avoids scripted behaviors as used in an SFM. This system also partially implements the aircraft's flight augmentation systems. DCS aircraft that use AFM includes the Su-25T. A further evolution of the AFM is what we term the AFM+ and this uses the same calculations as AFM but adds limited modeling of the hydraulic and fuel systems. Examples of AFM+ in DCS include the Su-25 and A-10A.

Professional Flight Model (PFM). This is generations beyond an AFM/AFM+ and is based upon:

• Use a wider array of wind tunnel tests CFD methods for aerodynamics parameters calculations.
• A higher level of aircraft construction details for forces calculations. For example: our landing gear model includes individual kinematics of retracting/extending is used to calculate its movement, servo-piston forces, etc. In such cases, we truly use real lengths, arms, etc. This also includes such items as a realistic simulation of airflow along the airframe due to the propeller or helicopter rotor thrust.
• Realistic simulation of Flight Control, CAS and Autopilot systems.
• Realistic simulation of Hydraulics, Fuel, Electrical, Engine and other systems influence flight characteristics.
• Unprecedented access to test data packs.

This is combined with much more detailed and accurate accounting of the physical forces on the aircraft and airfoils. DCS examples of the PFM include the A-10C, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, Mi-8MTV2, F-15C and Su-27 (in development) for DCS Flaming Cliffs, and the Fw190-D9 (in development).

External Flight Model (EFM). Used by our partner developers, the EFM uses only a part of PFM - rigid body physics and contact model. What forces and moments are applied to this rigid body from aerodynamics and any other sources except the contact forces is up to EFM developer.

Standard Systems Modeling (SSM). A DCS module using SSM is characterized as including just the most essential cockpit systems and using keyboard and joystick commands only to interact with the cockpit. Examples of SSM in DCS include all of the Flaming Cliffs 3 aircraft.

Advanced Systems Modeling (ASM). An ASM enabled aircraft goes into great depth to model the intricacies of the various cockpit systems, to include functionality for almost all the buttons, switches, dials, etc. A key element of an ASM cockpit is the ability to interact with it using your mouse. ASM DCS examples include the A-10C, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H and Mi-8MTV2.

In the coming weeks, we will be updating our store pages to use these product definitions.

DCS World
Rockets has an abnormal affect by wind is fixed.
Su-25T. Digital drums on baro altimeter will works.
Su-25T. Pipper will displayed on the HUD when select mode Free-Fall Bombing in the "Invisible zone" and minor adjustments to HUD.
Su-25T. Tuned mirrors.
GUI Error, when you try to Record video is fixed.
Trash bin icon removed for TF-51D in MM.

DCS Flaming Cliffs 3
A-10A: Bombs fall with undershoot in CCRP mode is fixed.
Su-33. Mirrors will have an image reflection.

F-15C: DCS Flaming Cliffs
The PTC work is changed.
Sustained load factors corrected.
Speed brake automatic retraction by AoA corrected.
The accounted radius of wheels and traction corrected.
Added damage of engines.
Added disengage of PTC when gear extension.
Check ARI on the ground.
Cockpit update.
Navigation lights reflections swapped.
Changes to HUD AoA display.

DCS UH-1H
Cargo camera can be enabled after cargo hooking.
Cargo rope disappear Bounding box edited.
Helicopter will not destroy tank after colliding with it.
“Beta” label removed in the Main menu for UH-1H.

DCS Mi-8MTV2
External electric power supply bugfix.
ARK-9 fine tuning knobs will works.
Blade of main rotor gone off when runway start from a ship is fixed.

DCS Combined Arms
New Main Menu theme.
Flyable AC can detect laser ranger emission produced by controllable ground units.
Minimum attack distance for ATGMs has been fixed.
BTR-RD. 9M113 missile model reference corrected.
Corrected infantry descent on helicopters.