With the upcoming release of DCS: Supercarrier later in May 2020, we offer the unscripted video instruction of creating a mission using DCS: Supercarrier.
After purchasing DCS: Supercarrier, you may have questions of how to install it, select a mission to fly from it, and takeoff in your first experience. This Quick Start video is designed to walk you through those first steps into virtual combat naval aviation.
We know that most of our modules have steep learning curves. Aircraft such as the MiG-15 Fagot, F-86F Sabre, F-5E Tiger II and the L-39 Albatros can bridge the gap. During the event, we encourage you to spend time gaining knowledge and expertise. Don’t forget that if you really like one of our products, you will benefit from a 50% discount until from the 13th of May till the 27th of May, should you wish to make a purchase.
Supercarrier
Development Report
This week we have been focussing with our external Beta Test friends on debugging multiplayer components for large servers, tuning the Landing Signal Officer station, revising AI landing behaviour, as well as enhancing final model textures and deck lighting.
The Raytheon AN/APG-73 radar is also used to map, navigate, locate and designate moving land and sea targets. Our initial AG radar release will include the Ground Map (MAP) mode with target designation. The EXP sub-modes will be added at a later date.
A similar, slightly more limited but nevertheless substantial event is available. Fly the F/A-18C Hornet, F-16C Viper, A-10C Warthog, F-5E Tiger II, Persian Gulf Map and all DCS World War II products for free during a two-week period from April 19th to May 3rd. Between the 13th and 27th of May, a 50% discount on all DCS World Steam products will be available.
The undercarriage is being tuned for accurate ground-steering. The engine cooling, exhaust systems and turbocharger are in final testing.
External model Much of the final detailing has been done to finish the aircraft exterior. The forward section of the cockpit has been seriously revised and those changes are quite visible in the screenshots.
Cockpit night lighting The instrument luminescence decay after UV light was implemented for all cockpit indicators and cockpit markings.
We would like to take this opportunity to share the growing realism of ground operations. We encourage you to explore newly released World War II battle-ready assets. We have a long way to go and your feedback, as a community helps contribute to the future of DCS World.
This week we would like to bring your special attention to Rotary Wing Aircraft. Fly the UH-1H Huey, SA342 Gazelle, Ka-50 Black Shark and the Mi-8MTV2 for free and get ready for the Mi-24P.
External model and cockpit texturing The detail in all respects of the external model is coming along very well.
Aft crew station Cockpit instrument panels and other control systems animation are being programmed.
Mapping Display The feature set is in the final stages of the definition.
Flight Model Good progress is being made. Once the final touches have been delivered on the DCS: P-47 Thunderbolt Early Access, the full focus will go onto the Mi-24P.
Download Combined Arms and WWII Assets Pack to experience the growing realism of our ground combat operations. We are still far away from where we want to be in this area of DCS but you may be surprised with the progress we have achieved. The following units are fully operable with the addition of two new tanks;
AC Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma AG StuG III Ausf. G AG StuG IV CT Centaur IV CT Cromwell IV HIT Churchill VII HT Pz.Kpfw VI Ausf B Tiger II HT Pz.Kpfw VI Tiger I MT Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H MT Pz.Kpfw V panther Ausf G MT Sherman M4 MT Sherman M4A4 Firefly TD Elefant Sd.Kfz.184 TD Jagdpanther G1 TD Jagdpanzer IV TD M10 GMC
DCS World Reducing the CPU load when path finding a group of infantry. Fix for liveries names of A-20G Fixed crash at second landing.
DCS F-16C Viper by ED FPS dropped several times when gear UP on the ground - fixed.
Campaigns A-10C The Enemy Within 3.0 campaign by Baltic Dragon.
Mission 2: added safeguard allowing players to skip the mission in case of bugs (AI ground units path finding problems) Mission 8: removed landing flight of A-10s that got stuck at the end of runway, preventing Player's wingman from taxiing.
Known issues Torpedoes from U-boat or S-boat could be fired to unmoved targets only MP: Ship speed calculated with errors and drifted, so aircraft can slide on the deck PLAT camera view missing from the Stennis
We are excited to offer this exceptional free for all trial period. The intricacies of these aircraft can be challenging and some of these modules require a substantial investment to get to grips with all the complexities of a real modern fighter. So make sure to check out YouTube tutorials and in-game training missions.
JF-17 Thunder
Development Report
Avionics Fixed AA radar issues. Working on datalink.
Weapons Implementation of the Eagle Dynamics API will allow optimized LOFT trajectory for SD-10s. The type-200 Anti-runway Bomb will be the last weapon added to JF-17 in near future.
During the Free For All event, save 10% on the JF-17 Thunder by Deka Iron Works.
This week, one of our milestones was to deploy an update to the World War II Assets Pack for DCS World. The enhanced assets pack delivers more weapons, AI aircraft, support units, armoured cars and tank busters.
Predict German plans and respond to threats coming from the Channel. This improvement takes advantage of our latest textures and AI weapon technology to provide highly realistic representations of previous WWII operations.
The DCS: WWII Assets Pack is also available as part of the Free For All event.
New units Ju 88A-4 - torpedo bomber aircraft A-20 - medium bomber aircraft Stug III - assault gun M10 - tank destroyer Mk VIII Centaur IV - cruiser tank Elefant - heavy tank destroyer Mk IV Churchill VII - infantry tank M8 Greyhound - armored car 8.8 cm Flak 41 - anti aircraft gun Flakscheinwerfer 37 - searchlight V-1 and launching ramp as static object Schnellboot S-100 class U-boat Type VII
MP. Dedicated server unable to disable voice chat - fixed
Ejected Pilot falls through roofs - fixed
DCS C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev
Improved rudder pedals adjustment mechanism. It now works in the following manner: pull handle and adjust rudder pedals distance while keeping the handle pulled, then release handle. Using keyboard or joystick commands also works correctly now
Added backlight to FD front cockpit buttons that are not activated
Added smoke command to communications menu
Deleted attack commands from comms menu of C-101EB
Changed 3D model of cockpit mirror
Harnesses are now correctly displayed when control stick is hidden
Updated EN and ES localizations
Fixed oxygen consumption at oxygen pressures less than approx 150 psi
Corrected oxygen consumption to take into account 2 pilots (it was consuming two times what it should), and improved timing of oxygen consumption as well
DCS AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur
Fix to Sidewinder model / smoke
Fixed Master mode switch sound when using keyboard/joystick
Fixed intermittent keyboard mapping bug
Rb04 radar altimeter now works over terrain
Fix a small issue where Rb04s wouldn't fly in parallel but instead eventually converge
Fixed issue where only one bomb would be released per trigger press in DIRECT mode
Fix to Emergency pitch trim clicking nose up not working
Fixed issue where RUTA-beam would stay on the radar screen after another waypoint has been selected
Fixed that FACKLSL warning would stay on even after reload when having only one KB-pod loaded
Corrected amount of chaff and flares carried in KB-pods
Fixed issue where not all chaffs would be released
Fix to lysbomb not releasing after rearm
DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations
NEW! Introducing TWS-Auto for the AWG-9
Updated tutorial mission “Carrier based take off”
Added keybinds for seat adjustment
Added Jester keybinds for BVR
Disabled AI kneeling (for supercarrier)
Added holdback bar (for supercarrier)
Added salute command (for supercarrier)
Supercarrier compatibility added for client/player
WIP: F-14B AI compatibility for supercarrier
Fixed VIS FIX updating delta continuously
Fix VDI range bar scale value not being shown
Fixed Track Hold green light
Adjusted pitch rate damper
DCS Mirage 2000c by RAZBAM
CNM logic fix. Approved and Finalized
MAG/MAV search logic update. Approved and FInalized
Selective Jettison CTD bug fix
INS: BAD Rho/Theta entry modified from KM/Deg to NM/Deg
Radar lost contact memory (DO) enabled
PCA updated: RDO Button enables/disables DO for manual unlock
Special Options update:
Show the AOA in the HUD: fixed
TDC Gate Aperture for PPI Mode: Added (modificator for radar TDC in PPI mode)
TDC Keyboard Precision: Added (modificator for TDC speed when using keyboard)
DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM
Updated exterior models - fixed tail code number
Updated Training Mission 9 (LHA) - TACAN changed so there is no conflict with Kobuleti
DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations
comm.lua and texture/liveries for AAR included
Fixed incorrect radar TDC el range
Fixed radar notch for surface units
Fixed data-link color issue of enemy symbol
Fixed ufcp fill-in text when input iff code
Fixed ground crew voiceover mismatched text
Fixed chrono digit issue
Fixed "music num" slider click issue
Fixed dplayer not stop after power-off
Fixed CTD when 2 802AKG hit target simultaneously
Fixed BRM1 and unguided 90mm rocket names
Adjust WMD7/701 TVIR default gain/level value
Adjust engine response now dependent on airspeed and altitude
Adjust SD-10 loft trajectory, more smooth, better energy management
loft condition: target range 30km and not jamming, pitch = 8.0 degrees
Tweak Radar behavior:
If target in notch, will try predict target position with last known target position and target velocit
SEA1/SEA2 can EXP (TODO: EXP effect), HOTAS S2_Left
Support radar AG image FRZ (MFCD OSB R3)
Switch between RBM/EXP/DBS will unfreeze radar image if it's frozen
EXP/DBS submode limit: radar MUST be following hpt or fixed point; SP state cannot switch to EXP/DBS1
Added aar light speed limitation (extend when M0.85/420knots - broken)
Added more key bindings (toggle)
Added Type-200A anti-runway bomb (single and dual on stations 2/6)
Added “hacked” station payload (missile/rocket) cannot launch
DCS Black Shark by ED
Corrected flight manual. Added descriptions of switches of PPR-800 panel
Dead Valley mission, вugfix. Ka-50 born on the perking with MiG-27 - fixed. Ka-50 group assigned to correct parkings. Removed forest on the SPG Msta position.
DCS World Events and Fighter Pilot Podcast In conjunction with our awesome sponsors, DSD Designs, Heatblur, Thrustmaster, Polychop, Wild Weasel Apparel, and Foxx Mount are proud to announce MERGE FOR THE CURE.
Special guest Vincent Aiello Callsign "Jell-O" and possible other FPP hosts and guests. Vincent has served the United States flying the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the A-4 Skyhawk and will help provide real-world analysis to our virtual flying.
Sign-up and Donate This event is open to anyone; lone wolves, noobs and pros. If you want to get in on the action, and simultaneously support kicking COVID19's ass, sign on up! In order to signup for this event, you MUST make a one-time donation to Doctors Without Borders or other similar charity, CDC, United Nations, etc, with a minimum of 10 USD. A screenshot of your donation will be required to accompany your signup post.
Stream Viewers Viewers will have the chance to win 1 of 4 Heatblur Modules that will be given away live during streams at random times throughout the event.
Rules and schedule Get all information regarding this charity event on our forum. Read the full Post here
Supercarrier
Development Report
We are doing our best to update every step of the process. We are regularly updating the Supercarrier FAQ as we release more information in the lead up to its launch.
Supercarrier Night OPS The deck crew’s uniforms have been improved to better reflect light sources.
This is the last chance to participate in free flight trials and 50% off most modules. We hope you’ll take advantage of substantial savings across our products. This opportunity lasts until April 18th 17:00 GMT. The free trial schedule;
April 11-12: Nevada Map April 13-14: F-86 April 15-16: MiG-15 April 17-18: Black Shark Ka-50
Supercarrier development has been progressing at a steady pace, we wanted to show off two areas many of you have been asking about;
Hangar Area The basic structure has been completed.
Night Lighting To provide an immersive nighttime experience, we are working on the addition of glow sticks and aircraft light flash signals. Vests also have reflective patches.
Stay At Home
Fly Warbirds free, and save
This is your chance to experience the P-51D Mustang, Fw 190A-8 Anton, and the Bf 109K-4 Kurfurst for free over the coming days. Visit our store for 50% off most of our modules until April 18th.
See the free trial schedule below and visit our E-shop or Steam.
April 3-4: Mustang April 5-6: Fw 190 A8 April 7-8: Bf 109 K4 April 9-10: Persian Gulf Map April 11-12: Nevada Map April 13-14: F-86 April 15-16: MiG-15 April 17-18: Black Shark Ka-50