Certainly much work to still do, but the data link, SA page is coming along well with F/F data integration. Next will be E-2/E-3 SURV data and then network correlation.

- Wags

Introduced new campaign The Enemy Within 3.0 by Baltic Dragon coming to Steam soon!

DCS World

• Helicopter-borne infantry (descent). Corrected calculating total number of troops.
  
• ME. Effects on the map will be have an option to be hidden.
  
• AI vehicles. Vehicles will sink if they are destroyed when swimming on the water.
  
• ME. Triggers. The trigger condition “missile in zone” will contains the SS-N-2 Silkworm anti ship missile in the list.
  
• Su-25T. Corrected Shkval training mission.
  
• AI helicopter will not be landing to the landing area that was occupied by player.

DCS Christen Eagle II by Magnitude LLC

• Added missing alpha channel to pilot’s patch texture.
  
• Fixed more cockpit typos.
  
• Fixed more typos in manual.
  
• Updated sounds.
  
• Improvements in suspension.
  
• Added Chinese text to training missions.

DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude LLC

• Fixed canopy ejectors from showing while it is open.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev

• Damage model affects now to Flight Model (WIP). For now, you can see: Balance and yaw moments and lift and drag forces, due to the loss of parts of the wings. Engine fire (only EB).
  
• Fix in damage model: Parts that are detached do not appear now duplicated, that is, connected to the airplane body at the same time.
  
• Added pylons damage model.
  
• Fixed N1, N2 and ITT indication with MPR in C-101CC.
  
• Added patch to left arm of pilots (it was missing).
  
• Fixed AGA patches.
  
• Fixed patches of internal model.

DCS Combined Arms

• Laser ranger has been fixed for binocular view.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet

• Fix of stores weight calculation in MCc (LAU-61 rockets add absurd amount of weight).
  
• Unable to step through all GBUs loaded, Incorrect release sequence are fixed.
  
• AIM-7 will lose semi active radar guidance when the f-18C is hit and enters 360 spin.
  
• Fixed crash when cycle between CAP-9 and TST pod.
  
• Unable to select BRA with no A/A Waypoint Selected is fixed.
  
• Radar page BRA and A/A Waypoint Color Error is fixed.

DCS Flaming Cliffs

• Mig-29A/S/G Landing light animation tuned.
  
• Su-25 Revanche campaign adapted to DCS 2.5.4. Corrected weather, time of start, triggers, force balance and payloads.

Campaigns

• A-10C Operation Piercing Fury. Bugfix of mission 08.
  
• M2000 Red Flag Campaign. Mission 10 and 11. Fixed third flight of A-10Cs that were stuck during taxiing.
  
• CA Georgia Campaign. Fixes include visibility of some units. Added and updated some VOs. Fixed some typos. Other fixes.
  
• Ultimate Argument: F-4E replaced by A-10C - fixed.

DCS: C-101 Aviojet and DCS: Christen Eagle II Release Reviews Since the successful release of the Christen Eagle II and the C-101CC, some great reviews have been created that discuss these great modules!


DCS: Christen Eagle II Reviews:
Purchase from the E-Shop.

• MagzTV
  
• Jabbers
  
• Crash Laobi
  
• 504smudge

DCS: C-101 Reviews:
Purchase from the E-shop.

• Mudspike
  
• 504smudge
  
• Spudknocker
  
• Rakuzard (German)

We plan to release both the Christen Eagle II and the C-101 into Steam in February 2019.


DCS World Update
Early this week we released two Open Beta updates that included items
like:

• Hornet: Laser-Maverick tracking range and laser code entry fixes
  
• Corrected VR projection to both eyes
  
• AIM-7 loft trajectory
  
• Updates to the Christen Eagle II and C-101

You can see the complete change logs here & here.

Today we have moved the compilation of the past Open Betas into the Release version of DCS World. You can read the change log of this update here.


DCS: Fw 190 A-8/F-8 Shrike Update
Progress remains rapid on the Shrike with a release set for later this year. The Fw 190 A-8 will be an excellent counterpart to the Spitfire Mk.IX and provide a period-correct aircraft for the Normandy map. The F-8 version will provide the Luftwaffe a capable ground attack aircraft to match the upcoming P-47D and Mosquito.



As you can see from the screenshots, a huge amount of detail is being put into this model that allows for spectacular battle damage results.

Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

A little Hornet update:
https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3772764&postcount=116

Much of what follows should be old news to earlier relayed plans to include:

1- TOO and PB HARM modes are in work. Once he finishes those up, he’ll start work on moving the Litening II TGP to the Hornet. However, this is not a simple copy and paste, this is still a significant amount of work, but it will allow us to bring a Hornet TGP into the game faster than the ATFLIR.

2- Huge amount of work on the data link (D/L). This is probably the most complex system for the Hornet given the network sharing and new APIs that need to be created. We are making good progress and it will be a “game changer”. This will also address a new system of IFF.

3- In addition to cleaning up the DUD and fuze logic for HD bombs, progress has been quite rapid on JDAM and JSOW. Like D/L, this is also a rather complex task that will take time.

4- Work is ongoing on the LTWS/TWS A/A radar modes. This will in turn tie into the MIDS D/L.

Thanks,
Wags

DCS World

• Fixed crash if tank has been destroyed while shooting.
  
• AIM-7. Loft trajectory corrected. Arm delay increased for safe launch.
  
• MP. AIM-7. Net phantom (client side) of missile always flies straight ahead fixed.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev

• Updated CC kneeboard with TACAN-DME tables.
  
• Fixed digits in altimeter Kollsman window of C-101CC.
  
• Removed Air Brake Toggle from control inputs.
  
• Updated C-101CC kneeboard with an additional depression table for bombs employment.

DCS Christen Eagle II by Magnitude LLC

• Fixed UVs on fuel pump and its switch.
  
• Fixed anniversary year on pilots' patch.
  
• Added 'Open Canopy' to network animation code.
  
• Improved compass animation.
  
• Fixed numerous cockpit typos.
  
• Fixed typos in manual.
  
• Fixed track replay.
  
• Elevator trim, mixture and RPM levers now works with mouse input. Note: If a "axis" is mapped, it will tend to override mouse or keyboard input, since joystick inputs are scanned on any joystick input change.
  
• Added inputs for radio frequency, channel selection and on/off, etc.
  
• Altimeter setup can now be adjusted from rear seat.
  
• Slightly improved movement over grassy terrain.
  
• Improved FM effects when taking damage.
  
• Improved sounds, such as engine startup, rolling, airframe stress, etc.
  
• Updated auto start/stop sequences.

DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude LLC

• Fixed track replay.

DCS F/A-18C

• F/A-18C. Update of the french Hornet manual.

DCS FC3

• Su-33. Corrected unnatural camera shaking when wings folded.

Known Isses
AIM-7M. Absence of RWR launch warning.

Mission of the Week
Red Flag Iron Hand
This week's mission takes place in the Nevada map as part of a Red Flag exercise.

Due to the large file size, it cannot be attached. Please use this link:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1a_gc-hE8zQ9MKl5V5ILqcQVfPpICWcMK

Your flight is one component of a larger strike into RED territory that consists of fighter sweeps (F-15C), strike (Tornados), and SEAD/DEAD (F/A-18C and F-16CJ). Your flight targets are two SA-6 SAM sites 20 nm southeast of Tonopah. These threats must be eliminated prior to the Tornado flights crossing the fence.

RED air activity is expected to be high and consist of MiG-29, Su-27, and MiG-23.

Note 1: This mission uses real radio traffic from a Red Flag exercise, but it is solely for atmosphere and has no bearing on the mission you are flying.

Note 2: This can be a difficult mission with numerous threats and allied flights. This is designed for experienced Hornet pilots.

If you enjoy this mission, be sure to check out the Red Flag campaigns for the A-10C, F-15C, AJS-37 Viggen, and M-2000C on our e-Shop and Steam.

TASK:

Destruction of Straight Flush SA-6 SAM radars at WYPT 7 and 8.

In addition to the two SA-6 SAM sites, two MiG-23 Floggers from the Red Eagles squadron will scramble out of Tonopah AFB to intercept you. Both aircraft must be splashed.

MISSION PLAN:

Communications:
Strike: COMM 1 Channel 1 124.00
Nellis Tower: COMM 1 Channel 2 132.550
AWACS E-3 Darkstar: COMM 2 Channel 1 127.000
Tanker Arco: COMM 2 Channel 2 130.000

Players:
Chevy 1 and 2: F-15C north and south CAPs
Chevy 3 and 4: F-15C sweep
Colt 3 and 4: F-16CJ SEAD/DEAD
Colt 7 and 8: F/A-18C SEAD/DEAD
Uzi 1, 2, and 3: Tornado Strike
Arco 1 and 2: S-3B tankers
Texaco 1 and 2: KC-135 tankers
Pontiac 1: C-130 Compass Call

TACAN Nellis 12X

Schedule:
Startup: 00:25:00Z
Taxi: 00:38:00Z
Takeoff: 00:42:00Z
Strike marshal at Waypoint 4
Push: 01:04:00Z at .75M

A/A Waypoint - Bullseye: Waypoint 7

Targets:
WPDSG: Waypoint 7 SA-6 South
37-28-49N / 116-27-32E/5105 FT

WPDSG: Waypoint 8 SA-6 North
37-37-15N / 116-28-00E/5328 FT

DCS 2.5.4.26479 Open Beta
https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3768123&postcount=41

• F/A-18C: Fixed AGM-65E target lock issue.
  
• Multimonitor: Left and Right monitors are changed is fixed.
  
• VR: One eye image blinks when water set to High is fixed.
  
• F/A-18C training - lesson 12 AIM-9. Default language will be EN not RU.
  
• In game debrief showing dictKey for unit names instead of actual unit name is fixed.
  
• Laser code panel does not close in some case is fixed.
  
• ME. FOG checkbox doesn't set when weather preset with fog selected is fixed.
  
• F/A-18C training - lesson 15 Rockets. Corrected an failure where RU was the default locale.
  
• Mirage M-2000: Nosewheel Steering/IFF Interrogate doesn't work is fixed.
  
• Christen Eagle II: DOS-window appears while CE II libraries loading is fixed.

DCS: Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC Available for Download

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKlgzY2QPjM

Purchase from DCS e-shop Coming to Steam soon!

Fly the Christen Eagle II today! The Christen Eagle II, which later became the Aviat Eagle II in the mid-1990s, is an aerobatic biplane aircraft that has been produced in the United States since February 1977.

Designed by Frank Christensen, a veteran WW2 P-51D pilot and aerobatic competitor, it was originally built to compete with the Pitts Special. You’ll find that the Eagle is hard to beat in terms of flying excitement and adventure, and yet the ease of control allows even average pilots to feel like masters of aerobatics.

Although DCS World is a combat simulation as its focus, it is certainly not limited to only military aircraft. We are delighted to bring the Christen Eagle II and other civil aircraft into our simulation and expanding what DCS can offer.

DCS World Open Beta Update

Our first Open Beta since the holiday, this week’s update is a big one! Principle items include:

• Launch of DCS: Christen Eagle II
  
• Improved multiplayer experience when dealing with client-side packet loss.
  
• Corrected Windows MR cross-eyed image.
  
• F/A-18C Hornet changes:
  
  • added AGM-88C HARM in Self-Protect mode
    
  • new missions
    
  • improved mini-stick response for Thrustmaster Warthog throttle
    
  • corrected VVI indication
    
  • corrected LEX vapors
    
  • adjusted ACM mode switching
    
  • completed DUD cue logic
    
  • removed incorrect dual carriage for GBU-16.
• Numerous updates and fixes to the M-2000C, AV-8B NA, AJS-37 Viggen, MiG-21bis, C-101, Yak-52, UH-1H, and Mi-8MTV2.
  
• Updates to the L-39 Kursant, P-51D Blue Nose Bastards of Bodney, M-2000C Red Flag, A-10C Stone Shield, and Museum Relic campaigns.

You can read the full changelog here


Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biCzBuPh5DM&feature=youtu.be

This is an instructional video on how to properly set up bomb fuze settings for the different bombs of the Hornet.

Mission of the Week

This week’s mission comes on the heels of the HARM with SP mode release into the Open Beta this week. This is a standard Instant Action mission in the Caucasus map to practice using the HARM against a variety of targets.

This will later be integrated into the game.

Thanks and have fun!

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3762420&postcount=113