Hey everyone!

Apologies for the lack of Hornet news of late. I’ve been a bit unwell lately and the team has been focused on more difficult tasks, so progress has been slower.

The big items (in no particular order) that we are working on for the Hornet include:
Cleaning up the JDAM and adding new features to the JDAM
Adding the JSOW (already in internal test)
Add full simulation of GPS and INS alignment and navigation systems
PRECISE waypoint input mode
Correcting HARM guidance
MIDS for LTWS and TWS
Litening II targeting pod

Regarding PB mode for HARM, we decided to push this back for two reasons: 1- based on client feedback, the targeting pod is much more in demand, and 2- we first want to complete the new waypoint database system that will allow creating of PB points.

The next Hornet update is planned for May 8th.

Thanks,
Wags

Wanna know how we make the best simulation of the P-51D you can find, ask our boss after he lands :) -NineLine/Norm

Nick Grey flying The Fighter Collections P-51D "Candyman" - "Moose". (Note the reflection in the canopy!)
The aircraft arrived in Europe in the early 80's and was painted to represent Lt. Myron “Moose” Becraft’s P-51D of the 362nd FS, 357th FG.

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This week we are going to take it back to the first WWII aircraft to grace the skies in DCS World, the P-51D Mustang. Just recently a second variant was added to the sim and new cockpit textures, check them out here being shown off by Spudknocker.

DCS: New P-51D-25-NA! | New Cockpit Textures | First Impressions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhpMlF8logs

As well, we released a new updated Mustang Trailer, if you haven't seen it, check it out here:
DCS: P-51D Mustang - P-51D-25-NA and P-51D-30-NA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77YTorSbjpI

To get started, lets check out The WarSimmer as he walks you through Start up to Landing!
DCS P-51D or TF-51 Tutorial: Cold Start, Taxi, Takeoff, Landing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9AsrLhgOek

And as always, the Grim Reapers have you covered as well, you can find their full P-51 playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3kOAM2N1YJccvix22pNizKOQeaSTdQgD

They cover things such as:
P-51D Mustang: Radio Tutorial | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsY7-p4pS5Y

P-51D Mustang: Guns, Rockets & Bombs Weapons Tutorial | DCS WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxR9OJ9ia9o

And last, but certainly not least, we cant forget Chuck’s P-51 guide!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-uSpZROuEd3Rmg4X2lxRXJadDg/view

Enjoy!
ED Team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77YTorSbjpI

First released several years ago as our first DCS World War II fighter, we recently revisited the Mustang and provide an all new cockpit and external model using modern rendering techniques like deferred shading and physical based rendering. We also added the option to fly two versions of the P-51D: the P-51D-25-NA and the P-51D-30-NA that were used in the European and Pacific theaters of operation.

With development ongoing on a new damage model system, new WWII aircraft like the Fw 190 A8 and P-47D, new dogfight AI, new World War II maps, period World War II radio communications, and a dynamic campaign, take advantage of these great savings.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWVfNyQRunk&feature=em-uploademail

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