In order to hit our Viper release window, we have had to temporarily move a few of the systems programmers from the Hornet onto the Viper for a short period. Once the Viper is released, they will be back to work on the Hornet with a strong push on TWS radar mode, air-to-surface radar, further targeting pod features, and more. Much of this work is directly applicable to the Viper. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience.

Thanks.
Wags

Dear all, once again this week there will be no Open Beta update, I am sure most of you figured this out, but a proper build with the Viper is being created. While I cant say when for sure it will come, that is the current goal of the next Open Beta.

Thanks as always for your support and patience.

Carte privée DCS région de Paris. Développé en collaboration avec Eagle Dynamics.

www.virtualferte.fr

Hi everyone,

The 3rd academic video talks about the AA radar modes and begins with a brief introduction of the IFF.

I guess most of you are very familiar with the AA radar modes, since it's quite common in modern fighters. Regarding the IFF, it's still much WIP. We've modified it a lot after this video, like rename MA to M3A, and M6 code no longer editable in special options and a new M6 is under construction etc. If you are interested in the IFF, please come to the ED forum for discussion.

Note: the content in this video is still work-in-progress and does not represent the final product.

• Updated Cockpit Description section
• Added Bullseye information
• Updated TACAN tutorial
• Expanded Navigation section with different Steerpoint types (Waypoint, Mark Point, Target Point)
• Added Radalt (BOMB), GPS and PUC (Pull-Up Cue) functions for bombing
• Re-formatted the Weapons Tutorial Section
• Updated CCIP bomb release tutorial
• Added GPWS explanations
• Updated Takeoff section
• Updated Landing section
• Added UFC ALT functions
• Added UFC WPN functions
• Added Chaff & Flare release program tutorial
• Added VREST page functions for takeoff tutorials

Just a quick video to show you how you will input the targets for the upcoming JDAM weapons. You will use the F10 Map to mark your targets and upload to your aircraft.

We will share more videos as the weapons become ready for release.

• Fixed process of randomization that causes the incorrect replay of tracks.

The eagle has landed in Great Britain. This weekend 2 of us are going to be at Cosford RAF museum. Heads up, something is about to be revealed very very soon with some explanations.

We kindly ask to not throw any speculations around anywhere, we will give all informations needed about the project during the show and make them available for the community aswell.
This includes questions about contracts aswell, which is why we urge not to specualte at this point and just enjoy the weekend.

Thanks a lot

Your Polychop Simulation team

Hello all,

For those seeing stutter

We added a config option to the OpenBeta 2.5.5.36986

autoexec.cfg:

If applied, dcs.log should say "Device hotplug disabled!".
This will disable rescanning of input devices in case of hotplug events.

Please let us know if it helps.

AV-8B NA JDAM HUD Symbology samples

These are the selected targets for JDAM strike

Targets 1, 3, 4, and 7 have been selected and set as targetpoints.

The targets are always being sorted on range. The closest ones are first.
The center point always point to the selected targets centroid.
A centroid is the center of a geometric figure. In this case the geometric figure formed by the selected JDAM targets.

The target list not only indicates which target is the nearest but also it indicate which ones are in range.
Those targets with a small font are out of range. The targets with large fonts are in range.

JDAMs use a concept called Launch Acceptability Region (LAR), which is the region where the bomb can hit the target. LAR is calculated using several parameters.

The outer circle represents the Maximum LAR.
The inner circle represents Range To Target (RTT) and only appears when the aircraft is inside Maximum LAR.
The small triangle is the Minimum LAR cue.

The JDAM bomb can be release any time when RTT is between Minimum and Maximum LAR.

SOP is to release the bomb when the RTT is at the middle of the distance between minimum and maximum LAR.

In this sample all JDAM targets are in range.

When the pickle is pressed, all the bombs will be released with a 1 second interval between them.

Polychop is proud to reveal to you the module we’ve been working on for the past two years, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. Licensed by Bell Textron and with the input and feedback from many very dedicated subject matter experts from the Kiowa community, we think the OH-58D module will be on par with the other high-end helicopter modules currently available in DCS World.

Fitted with the iconic Mast Mounted Sight and a vast array of weaponry we think the Kiowa will stand its ground and have its place in the DCS World eco-system, capable of fulfilling many roles ranging from recon and AFAC to close air support and anti-tank warfare, day or night.

Learning from the past and including subject matter expert input and testing right from the start, countless hours have been spent at coding a new and true to life flight model to a point where we can honestly say we’re proud of the result. We don’t take that statement lightly as we know the flight model of our previous module did not live up to expectations. That said, the SA-342 Gazelle module will be updated in time with the new technology developed for the Kiowa. The same amount of time has been spent on meticulously coding the implementation of all the systems, devices and weaponry available to the Kiowa’s crew.

Parallel to the coding, a true to life and detailed visual representation has been modelled and fitted with high resolution PBR textures to ensure stunning visuals that make it a joy to play with. With a fully clickable cockpit and all the correct switchology in place it will surely make any Kiowa pilot feel right at home. That said, a lot of work is still to be done on both the art and code. This process will continue for the next few months. An expected release date can not be given at this time.

Being a licensed product, the OH-58D module has to adhere to the standards set by Bell Textron, which we believe will in turn benefit the community in terms of quality control. Both the high but expected standards set by Bell Textron and lengthy but needed contract negotiations and legal requirements with Eagle Dynamics led to the fact that the development of the Kiowa module up to this point has been sort of a public secret. With multiple parties involved and no signed contract we could not share as much information with the community as we would have liked. We have to point out that at this moment, no contract has been signed yet but the latest draft is one we think all parties can agree to. With a contract on the table that is acceptable for all parties involved, the time has come for us to share with you the status of development.

We’ll be doing this by posting periodical situation reports during the remainder of the development process. In every one of these sitreps we will go over a number of features already implemented and the things we are still working on.

Hello everybody!
MB-339 (v2.0.1) for DCS World available for downloading on www.freccetricolo...rtuali.net

Changelog:
The following bugs have been fixed
1. Beacon doesn't work
2. Fuel gauge PYL indication doesn't show the actual value
3. Rotation flood and console knobs are inverted
4. The parking brake deactivates while pushing toe brakes
5. Navigation lights on elliptical tip tanks are not visible
6. Gunsight reticle illumination too low
7. TrackIR doesn't work
8. Unused commands are still present in controls list
9. Canopy lock texture (red mark) missed
10. The aircraft doesn't lost energy during high-G turns (G > 6.0)
11. Engine compressor texture is not mapped
12. Sync issue related to tip tanks position in multiplayer
13. Landing light animation in multiplayer doesn't work
14. Flight controls operation while using keyboard input is too slow
15. Kneeboard doesn't close (the pages doesn't change yet, it will be fixed)
16. MB-339 sounds to replace the sounds of other DCS Modules

The following features have been added:
1. Added zoom axis
2. Added force feedback feature
3. Engine shutdown deceleration improved
4. Idle RPM is now affected by Mach Number and Altitude
5. Improvements in external and internal texture/3D model
6. Added training missions with the voice of a real pilot of Frecce Tricolori
7. Added new instant actions
8. Added new mission
9. Added instruments and console lights
10. Added shutdown engine due to negative G flight (longer than 25 seconds)
11. Added new commands into controls list
12. Improved suspension behaviour

Cheers!
FTV Dev Team

Hi all,

The team is planning for a Friday update, if all goes well.

Thank you.

Sorry for the delay. We're focusing on a final round of bug fixing and feature polishing for pre-QA code freeze so there may not be a video util this weekend.