DCS World Easter-Spring Last Days!
Our Easter-Spring 2019 is rapidly nearing its end on Sunday, 28 April 2019, get 50% off on most DCS World products.

In addition to the DCS Store, we are also offering the same savings on https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World_Steam_Edition/

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

Exceptions are:

• DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Persian Gulf Map, and DCS: Christen Eagle II at 25% off.
  
• DCS: F-14 Tomcat and DCS: MiG-19P are not on sale given their recent release.

Our next planned sale will not be until summer 2019. Take advantage of these great savings while they last.

Thank you and enjoy!

DCS World Open Beta Update
This week we updated the DCS World Open Beta with special attention to the Hornet. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) now has improvements to the flight model/autopilot. With this enhancement, we can later add programming of terminal attack parameters like heading, impact angle, and velocity. We have also tuned its Launch Acceptable Region (LAR) logic, glide range, and corrected a crash bug related to quantity settings. The team is now hard at work on implementing the AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) and Multi-Sensor Integration (MSI) for Latent Track While Scan (LTWS) mode for an upcoming update.

You can read the complete Open Beta changelog here.

To better support JDAM coordinate targeting in Pre-Planned mode, we have plan to later add the ability to display coordinates on the Mission Editor map and the F10 View map Degrees/Minutes/Seconds/Decimal values. Cycle through coordinate display option available by press [Left Alt + Y] or you can change it in the options menu. Once you enter Degrees/Minutes/Seconds, press ENT on the UFC to then enter the two-digit decimal value and then press ENT again on the UFC.

SA-5 “Gammon” SAM Coming to DCS World
To further include a comprehensive set of Soviet/Russian air defence systems, we will be adding the SA-5 Gammon (S-200) Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system. The SA-5 is a very long-range SAM that was designed in the 1960s to primary counter long-range bombers. Each missile has four, large rocket boosters attached to the central core rocket. The SA-5 is often compared to the Space Shuttle at launch. Under optimal conditions, the SA-5 can engage targets out to 300 km and 40,000 meters in altitude. Maximum speed is approximately Mach 4.

In the nose of the missile is a semi-active radar homing seeker that homes in on radar guidance, in combination with mid-course correction, from the “Square Pair” engagement radar.

The missile is armed with a large 217 kg fragmentation warhead.



More WIP screenshots

The SA-5 is a threat to high-value assets like AWACS and tankers that may stray to close to the battle area. Operated by both Syria and Iran, this SAM system will be a great addition to DCS World.

In parallel to this effort, we are also designing support for Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) networks and more advanced air defence AI to include shared-time searches, counter-SEAD/DEAD tactics, and SAM traps. Together, DCS will provide the most realistic and challenging air defence simulation to operate in.



Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

DCS World

• All AIM-7 missiles have active guidance seekers like an AIM-120 - fixed.
  
• M6 Linebacker will reload all Stingers by the stock for 240 seconds.
  
• M192 HAWK launcher will reload faster, for 420 seconds.
  
• After rearm SAM Hawk does not not attack enemy - fixed.
  
• AIM-7 wing animation fixed.
  
• AGM-88 adjusted accuracy. Autopilot tuning, overload rate response slightly decreased for avoid a hard bucketing.
  
• AI S-3B can't takeoff from CVN-70 in some case - fixed.
  
• Dedicated Server. Fix mission restart, now server not crashes even if next mission do not exists or broken.
  
• AI aircraft will be accelerate to required speed for weapon launch if this weapon required certain minimum speed. For example ARM missile Kh-31 requires minimum 0.7M for sure launch.
  
• MP. F10 map. With target mark on, the aircraft type, player nick and mark text is overlapped - fixed.

Flaming Cliffs 3

• Duplicated input for Autopilot reset command in Su-27, 33 and Mig-29 aircraft both FC and standalone is now fixed.
  
• MiG-29 throttle lag decreased (WIP)

DCS F/A-18C

• JDAM accuracy increased.
  
• JDAM crash fixed.
  
• Added Training Day mission
  
• The autostart procedure now automatically turns on the radios.
  
• APU did not start up in some cases after repair - fixed.
  
• After full depleted of fuel, the aircraft will not start even after refueling - now in this case it is necessary to make repairs.

DCS A-10C

• Update of the A-10C Instant Action Missions
  
• JDAM in-range indication restored.

DCS L-39

• Corrected L-39C Cold Start Nevada Instant Action mission.

DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM

• Damage Model is now enabled (WiP):
  
• INS System
  
• RWR Receiver
  
• Weapons Stations
  
• Chaff + Flares
  
• SMS Damage enabled
  
• DMT Damage enabled
  
• FLIR Damage enabled
  
• CMDS Damage enabled
  
• CONF Page enabled
  
• Training Missions updated

DCS F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

• NEW: JESTER now uses RWS and ground stabilize if asked for
  
• Fixed trim speed ramp-up
  
• Added close jester menu bindable command
  
• Fixed some command categorizations
  
• Added AFCS SAS Channel toggle switches
  
• Fixed flap axis range
  
• Fixed various flap input bugs
  
• (JESTER) No “lost lock” call-out in dogfights
  
• Fixed SAMs engaging with multiple subsystems not triggering the RWR
  
• Hawk CVAR added to threat library
  
• Threat library updated to version R9D3
  
• Updated various single player missions & reactivated alert 5 mission
  
• Updated Caucasus Free flight mission
  
• Fixed JESTER menu opening when JESTER is incapacitated
  
• Fixed MAK-79 loadout on right rear station
  
• Released F-14 Paintkit: http://media.heatblur.se/HB-F-14_Paintkit-v1.0.rar

DCS AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• Fixed egregious CK37 CTD

Campaigns
DCS BS2 Republic: fixed bug with broken default localisation.

This week will be a bit of a shorter one with all the holidays, and everyone enjoying their new modules they got with the Easter Sale, but I think many of you will still find it useful. Recently, we added the much awaited Dedicated Server. We have a few tips on how to use it, you can find most of what you need here:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=233486

This thread covers most of what you need to currently set up a server, as well as help from other users if you run into troubles.

As well, the Grim Reapers have already made a video detailing how to set up one. You can watch this here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwqhsWOgFK8

This should get you started, as well we have improvements for the entire process coming soon, and will update you in future Tutorials Tuesdays!

Thanks
ED Team

DCS World Easter-Spring Sale is here!
Lasting until 28 April 2019, get 50% off on most DCS World products.

In addition to the DCS Store, we are also offering the same savings on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World_Steam_Edition

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

Exceptions are:

• DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Persian Gulf Map, and DCS: Christen Eagle II at 25% off.
  
• DCS: F-14 Tomcat and DCS: MiG-19P are not on sale given their recent release.

Our next planned sale will not be until summer 2019. Take advantage of these great savings while they last.

Thank you and enjoy!

Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

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This week we are going to go back in time a little further. The Me-109K-4 is one of a number of WWII aircraft available in DCS World. The Kurfürst was the last production model of the iconic German fighter. With continued improvements ongoing such as the cockpit and damage model, this module continues to be one of the most enjoyable aircraft in the sim to fly.

The Me-109K-4 has been out for some time, and has amassed a number of tutorials over the years.

To get started, the Grim Reapers walk you through control assignments:
BF-109K: Setting Joystick Controls Tutorial | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVe78yNWXMM

As well you can find a number of startup videos to watch before attempting yourself:
DCS:World - Bf-109 K-4 Cold Start Procedure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1QfRSEAMng

BF-109K: Cold Start Procedure | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pvX56KTB0o

Test Flight - DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst #2 - Start-up and Run-up Checks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-SSE1L6mTE

Take off and landing in the 109 can be tricky, check out these videos before you attempt on your own:
Test Flight - DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst #3 - Taxi and Takeoff Checks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffVctD3enZM

BF-109K: Taxi, Takeoff, Flight & Landing Tutorial | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLGeai3uwc

DCS:World - Bf-109 K-4 Takeoff Procedure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCgAZ6TqCaM

Test Flight - DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst #10 - Landing and Shutdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB3duv44jw0

Also some good tutorials on Navigation, Radio and the MW/50 Boost system:
DCS:World - Bf-109 K-4 MW50 Boost System
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_RrlspfyZk

BF-109K: Radio Tutorial | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz4gh7l0HxA

DCS:World - Bf-109 K-4 Navigation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpLC1oJGw58

And of course, weapons employment, from guns to bombs:
BF-109K: Guns, Bombs & Fuel Tanks Tutorial | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3b9uXVCrT8

Test Flight - DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst #9 - Weapon System, MG 131 and MK 108
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfCmF71QzHU

Hope you enjoy these!
Thanks!
The ED Team

DCS: Persian Gulf Map – Final Release
This week we are proud to release the content-complete version of the DCS: Persian Gulf Map. Since the original release of this map, the area has been greatly expanded to make it the largest DCS World map. It also includes an astonishing 29 airfields, the most airfield of any DCS World map.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl9bYw7noR4

Download now from DCS e-shop

In this most recent update, we have added:

• Liwa airfield and surrounding area in the UAE.
  
• Ras Al Khaimah airfield in the UAE.
  
• Jiroft airfield in Iran.
  
• Levan Island airfield in Iran.
  
• Persepolis, Rayen Citadel, and Bam World Heritage sites
  
• Added parking spaces to north end of Bandar Abbas airfield.

The DCS: Persian Gulf map provides an excellent playground for your DCS modules:

• Critical source of 40% of world-traded oil, making it a historic and current flash point of endless possibilities
  
• Sprawling cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Bandar Abbas
  
• Iranian island fortresses of Abu Musa, Sirri, and Tunb
  
• Varied terrain of towering mountains, desert plains, and marshlands
  
• Dozens of small and massive ports, power plants, refineries, and bases
  
• Thousands of kilometers of trafficked roads and rail lines
  
• Thousands of individual buildings
  
• Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Dubai Frame

Although this map is now content-complete, we will of course to continue to support the map with fixes as required. We are now excited to focus on a new, free map for DCS World.

Free Maps and World War II Assets Pack for Dedicated Servers
In this week’s Open Beta, we have enabled dedicated servers using the no-render option to use all DCS World maps and the Assets Pack for free!

Features of the Dedicated Server include:

• Run a server without the need of a render. This allows a server to need less RAM and only a very simple video card.
  
• The CPU load is lower, so you can use a less-powerful CPUs or run more complicated missions instead.
  
• You can run multiple copies of a Dedicated Server on one PC. Computer capabilities can be used more fully when you start servers in different CPU threads.
  
• A Dedicated Server can be controlled remotely via WebGUI.
  
• Although we have tested extensively internally and with several community servers, there may be non-official scripts that will not function well with a Dedicated Server. We ask that you report such issues and/or avoid using non-supported scripts

DCS World Open Beta Update
In addition to the finalization of the Persian Gulf Map and the ability for no-render dedicated servers to run all DCS World maps and the Asset Pack for free, there have been several other great additions to this weeks Open Beta update. You can read the complete change log here.

Highlights include:

• The Hornet received initial JDAM capability, further tuning of LTWS mode, and corrected INS alignment issues.
  
• AV-8B cockpit, MPCD, and LCD improvements by RAZBAM
  
• Numerous C-101 improvements by AvioDev like engine and fuel system improvements, better force feedback support, added and adjusted circuit breakers, and more.
  
• The F-14 by Heatblur has many great changes that include a custom livery option, RWR improvements, tuned 6DOF view limits, and many more.
  
• The UH-1 door gunner error after rearming has been corrected.
  
• Mission updates for the F-5E and L-39.

DCS: A-10C Warthog - The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign Available on Steam
The Enemy Within 3.0 is a complete remake of the critically-acclaimed The Enemy Within campaign for the A-10C Warthog.



Purchase from https://store.steampowered.com/app/1061310/DCS_A10C_Warthog__The_Enemy_Within_30_Campaign/

This story-driven campaign puts you in cockpit of the Warthog as part of a small, 6-ship US detachment sent to Georgia. Your mission is to help contain a growing threat from a terrorist organization calling itself the "Caucasus Liberation Army" (CLA). As the story unfolds, you will be faced with a variety of challenges, including close air support, precision strikes, combat search and rescue, anti-ship strikes, and even air to air combat.

Striving to be as realistic as possible, the units featured in the campaign are based on their real-life counterparts. It also uses a sophisticated radio control system, meaning that you must tune your on-board radios to the correct frequency to hear the more than 2000 custom voice-overs available throughout 21 missions.

Compared to the original campaign, version 3.0 offers following great additions and changes:

• 20 out of 21 missions have been rewritten from scratch. This includes the course of action, dialogues, briefings and background information.
  
• More than 2/3 of the missions take place in different locations than the original ones, and most feature different challenges and enemies to provide a completely new experience, 3 entirely new missions that are designed to complement and extend the storyline.
  
• The 8 pilot and 3 commander characters featured throughout the campaign have almost 4x more custom voice-overs (over 2100).
  
• Additional documents and custom kneeboard pages are available for each sortie.

Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1061310/DCS_A10C_Warthog__The_Enemy_Within_30_Campaign/

The Enemy Within 3.0 is a complete remake of the critically-acclaimed The Enemy Within campaign for the A-10C Warthog.

This campaign requires DCS: A-10C Warthog.

This story-driven campaign puts you in cockpit of the Warthog as part of a small, 6-ship US detachment sent to Georgia. Your mission is to help contain a growing threat from a terrorist organization calling itself the "Caucasus Liberation Army" (CLA). As the story unfolds, you will be faced with a variety of challenges, including close air support, precision strikes, combat search and rescue, anti-ship strikes, and even air to air combat.

Striving to be as realistic as possible, the units featured in the campaign are based on their real-life counterparts. It also uses a sophisticated radio control system, meaning that you must tune your on-board radios to the correct frequency to hear the more than 2000 custom voiceovers available throughout 21 missions.

Compared to the original campaign, version 3.0 offers following great additions and changes:

• 20 out of 21 missions have been rewritten from scratch. This includes the course of action, dialogues, briefings and background information.
  
• More than 2/3 of the missions take place in different locations than the original ones, and most feature different challenges and enemies to provide a completely new experience, 3 entirely new missions that are designed to complement and extend the storyline.
  
• The 8 pilot and 3 commander characters featured throughout the campaign have almost 4x more custom voiceovers (over 2100).
  
• Additional documents and custom kneeboard pages are available for each sortie.

Network protocol changed, old servers are not visible

DCS World

• F10 map options for 'a/c only' and 'map only' will not make airbase icons disappear.
  
• Uncontrolled ground units will not be be controlled by keyboard combos.
  
• MP. Detected units in the fog of war conditions will be visible after reconnecting to the server.
  
• MT4 Sherman and MT4A4 Sherman speed corrected.

DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM

• Cockpit textures updated
  
• MPCD Knobs Fixed
  
• MPCD Brightness Control Updated
  
• MPCD BIT Page enabled
  
• LCD Display Updated

DCS C-101 by AvioDev

• Added emergency fuel lever functionality and dependency on emergency fuel valve.
  
• Added engine computer total failure.
  
• Ignition light comes now on when emergency fuel valve is ON.
  
• No more buffet on ground when there's wind.
  
• Implemented the following Weapons circuit breakers:
  - CAMERA SIGHT (energizes the sight)
  - 115VAC SIGHT (energizes the sight head gyros)
  
• Force feedback:
  -The stick does center now in roll when there is hydraulic pressure (stick stiffness in roll depends on hydraulic pressure)
  -Stick force in roll depends now on hydraulic pressure. (Low hyd press means more force at higher speeds)
  
• Added pitch trim tone sound (both cockpits).
  
• Added pitch trim tone circuit breaker.
  
• Emergency guard cuts emergency pitch trim when closed.
  
• No pitch trim tone sound when using normal trim and emergency trim guard is open.
  
• When CB (circuit breaker) “PITCH TRIM TONE” in C-101EB is out, emergency trim guard does not cut the relation between speed brake switch and trim electrical circuits.
  
• Changed emergency trim switch to spring-loaded type.
  
• C-101CC ELT switch changed to spring-loaded type.
  
• C-101EB TARSYN synchronization switch changed to spring-loaded type.
  
• Fixed “AUDIO PANEL” label in C-101CC circuit breakers panel.

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

• Fix for DDD aspect switch unit scaling for supersearch & acquisition.
  
• Fix for being able to fill dropped external tanks.
  
• Adjustments to structural integrity and wing snap code (hopefully corrects less lenient structural damage with higher network latencies)
  
• Fixed floating gear emergency extension handle.
  
• New: Added radar beam structure emulation to the RWR.
  
• RWR gains and signal strength thresholds adjusted.
  
• RWR threat library version changed to "R9D2".
  
• Hook bypass switch input fix.
  
• Tweaked 6-dof view limits. Less goosing through the canopy.
  
• Converted some lua option strings to facilitate translation.
  
• Added custom cockpit livery option.
  
• Removed l10n folder from coremods.
  
• Added another option to RADIO MENU AND PTT BEHAVIOUR: DON'T USE DEFAULT PTT (RADIO MENU) BUTTONS FOR SRS.
  
• Additional push to talk entries for controlling SRS without interacting with the radio menus.
  
• Added clickspots for the AN/ARC-159 buttons: LOAD and TONE.
  
• Fixed ground air and electrical still on after flight.
  
• Multicrew sync of ejection arm switches.
  
• Fixed jester landing calls special option not working.
  
• Restore functionality to show HUD movable reticle (pipper) for TCS in STT modes (hiding HUD steering tee implicitly).
  
• Changed default Jester ripple quantity options to 2,3,4,6,8,16,28.
  
• Fix Sidewinder keybind volume adjustment infinite loop.
  
• Adjusted aerodynamic damage effects.
  
• Small adjustments to thrust and drag models
  
• Fixed the names of the RIO CMS input commands (AN/ALE-39).
  
• Fixed the kneeboard displaying wrong mag var values for Nevada (first page).

DCS UH-1H

• Restored a fire of door miniguns after rearming through ground crew.

DCS F-5E

• Updated Caucasus Instant Action missions.

DCS L-39

• Corrected training mission Bombs.

DCS F/A-18C

• JDAM initial implementation.
  
• INS. Autostart. After aligned to OK, the switch will be moved to NAV.
  
• LTWS. Added switching radar in STT mode in AIM-7 launch
  
• LTWS. Added aged track of target's blips.
  
• LTWS. RADAR relocks last tracked target after LTWS off/on fixed.
  
• LTWS. No L&S symbols on radar page displayed if track under cursor fixed.
  
• LTWS. HMD lock box not in the correct position fixed.
  
• LTWS. Radar page doesn't update when DATA button pressed fixed.

DCS Persian Gulf

• Added new airfields: Liwa Airbase, Ras Al Khamiah International Airport, Lavan Island airport.
  
• Added historical sites: Bam city, Persepolis, Rayen Citadel.
  
• North end of Bandar Abbas - parkings added.
  
• Cleanup after repair added.
  
• Many minor changes.

DCS Campaigns
AJS-37 Viggen 16-2 Red Flag Campaign by Bunyap Sims - corrected mission 01.

One of the best things about DCS is the powerful Mission Editor, it can be daunting when first looking at mission creating, but there are many great tutorials out there for the Mission Editor, as well, work is on going for improving documentation to include the many new features that have been added over time.

The Grim Reapers once again have a very complete list to get you started:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3kOAM2N1YJdFQl4vNo5CMcv7PrSHpreS

Mission Editor: Setting Coalitions | DCS World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU-fVArAapk

Mission Editor: Creating & Using Group Templates | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCvvQc7SNA

Mission Editor: Adding TACAN & ICLS To Aircraft Carriers | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGQb0gWFDDI

And many more!

Spudknocker has a couple decent Mission Editor tutorials as well.

DCS World Mission Editor Quick Guide Part 1 | Placing Units | Trigger Zones | Radio Presets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hEi-fVQbc

DCS World Mission Editor Quick Guide Part 2 | Flying the Mission! | Identifying & Fixing Issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmxpAvhQYmU

Another great source is SUNTAG, he has a very complete list of tutorials:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56M8zQ0bxUMIJuD4D1Ijr-8bTvh36am5

How to Copy and Paste - DCS Mission Editor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uY4jh7yRss

Ground Unit Patrol Loop - DCS Mission Editor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLi7xf1k_J8

DCS Mission Editor - NAVAL or ARTILLERY BOMBARDEMENT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soJ7wZVBk7k

I hope you find these tutorials useful, and helps you get started into the world of mission creation in DCS.

Thanks!
ED Team