DCS A-10C BFT 11 Fly 2 Ship as Wingman

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Interview on SimHq

http://simhq.com/_air13/air_479a.html

Theres some good news in there for 3rd party devs.

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DCS L39 AFM test

This addon is going to rock.

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DCS Mig21

This looks very good.

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Press Release

Announcing DCS: UH-1H Huey


DUXFORD, UK, October 7th, 2012 - The Fighter Collection and Belsimtek are proud to announce the upcoming release of DCS: UH-1H Huey - the next aircraft in the Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) series of PC combat simulations. The Huey is one of the most iconic and well-known helicopters in the world. Having seen extensive service as a transport and armed combat support helicopter during the Vietnam War, the Huey continues to serve in both military and civilian roles in many countries around the globe today.

DCS: UH-1H Huey will feature the same exacting level of modelling detail as the existing Ka-50 Black Shark, A-10C Warthog and P-51D Mustang DCS aircraft and it will be online compatible with them. Working in close partnership with U.S. based UH-1 operators and experts, The Fighter Collection and Belsimtek have leveraged their unique skills and experience to provide the most dynamic and true to life helicopter experience available on the PC.

The UH-1H will be the first helicopter of conventional design featured in the DCS series and further demonstrates the broad scope of the DCS simulation environment and its ability to introduce a wide variety of aircraft from all eras into a common simulation platform. The UH-1H will also be the first DCS aircraft to offer multiple player positions, including pilot, co-pilot, and door gunner. Like previous DCS products, the UH-1H will include a variety of difficulty options to cater to users with different levels of flight simulation experience, including “Simulation” and “Game” playing modes.

DCS: UH-1H Huey will be available for pre-purchase later this year for $39.99.

For more information, please visit: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com.

Key Features of DCS: UH-1H Huey include:

Unmatched flight physics providing the most realistic and dynamic helicopter experience on the PC.
Multiple player positions, including pilot, co-pilot, and door gunner.
Accurate and highly detailed 3D cockpit featuring six-degrees-of-freedom technology.
Interactive cockpit controls that allow players to operate systems using the mouse.
Accurate UH-1H external 3D model, liveries, and weapons.
Detailed modelling of the UH-1H instruments, weapons, engine, radios, fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Developed in close cooperation with real UH-1 operators.
Missions that include transport and combat support operations.
Training that includes interactive and video lessons.
Multiplayer coop mode for crew members of the same helicopter under development for a later update.

About The Fighter Collection

The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the U K. For more information, visit our website: http://www.fighter-collection.com/

About Belsimtek

Belsimtek is an engineering and innovation company employing top class scientists and engineers from Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine to create professional flight simulators and flight simulation computer games. For more information, visit our website: http://www.belsimtek.com/

Contact: main@belsimtek.com

Another chopper for World awesome.

[ESzczesniak]

Where did you find this information on the UH-1?  I know there was some speculation about it after the recent patch, but haven't seen any announcements on the DCS forums.  I'd love to see the Huey, just curious how I've missed this.

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From here:

http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=251

In the third party subforums. It will be 3 seat mp with pilot/copilot and door gunner. Someones also making a Gazelle as well.

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Ahhh...I see.  I was looking towards the "Eagle Dynamics" announcements.  I still look forward to this very much, but was wondering how this fit in to "US modern fixed wing aircraft" as the next in line from Eagle Dynamics (after FC3 and Nevada map).

Still, I seem to understand that Belsimtek is a new group added in to TFC/Eagle Dynamics as a second studio/team, so I have very high expectations for the UH-1H.

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FC3 is out and open beta, this is a promo video.

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Some cool videos of FC3.

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Subs,
The second video is pretty cool. Good coordination between the wingmen.

Does DCS's multiplayer have defined red/blue players, or is it more of a free for all, everyone is just trying to kill each other? How is the multiplayer environment? Lot of amatuers or cheaters? Just curious.

Would be great if they added a detailed hornet to the mix, or we can wait for the Seven-G bird.

GOONIE

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DCS World MP is very good basically you have many servers with various mission types, there are a few trainning servers which are really good that allow players to train in aircraft on a range doing A/G. Some also allow JTAC/Tanker support and also players can jump in and command vehicles. For A/A there is usually a red and a blue side(already setup in the Mission Editor) and players join either side as a team to defeat the other side. Some servers might be just A/A with F-15Cs vs SU27/33/Mig29s while others are a war with A-10Cs/SU25s doing CAS while the airwar is running often these also have a mix of AI and MP slots so there is still air targets even if no other players are on the server. If a campaign is running upon completion of a mission the campaign generator can automatically load a new campaign so some servers can run for days because of this. Triggers are also used so on the trainning range they can setup a target and if you hit it smoke markers appear to alert you that the range is open and enemy AAA/SAMs are active. Most servers have players who are quite experinced and if a new player joins in they often just ask and people help them out. Squadron missions are the best which is what you saw in that video they used Teamspeak and coordinated their tactics to win the fight.

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Following the BFT course the AFT course is now available.

A 10 Mission Campaign that covers Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification in the A-10C Warthog.

The A-10C Pilot Qualification Course has the following phases

Phase 1: Academic Classes and Pre-Flight Training
Phase 2: Basic Flight Training Qualification
Phase 3: Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification
Phase 4: Tactical Training Qualification

Phase 1 gives you Initial Qualification Training (IQT) and is a pre-requisite for Phase 2. Hopefully you have completed Phase 1 and are familiar with the A-10C aircraft systems and instruments. If not, please read the A-10C Flight Manual before continuing.

Phase 2 gives you Basic Aircraft Qualification (BAQ).
It is a pre-requisite for Phase 3. It is recommended that you complete that phase before proceeding to Phase 3.

Phase 3 makes you Basic Mission Capable (BAC). It is a pre-requisite for Phase 4.

Phase 4 makes you Combat Mission Ready (CMR). This is necessary before proceeding on any real combat missions.

The goal of the A-10C Pilot Qualification Course is to prepare Cadets for combat operations flying the A-10C in a number of mission roles. Commanders require pilots with the skills and training necessary to be successful on the battlefield.

Each Phase of training will contain individual Performance Objectives (POs) that must be met to pass the course. Performance Checks (PCs) will be used to determine if you have met the requirements of the PO.

Following each flight (known as a Check Ride) your Flight Examiner (FE) will rate you using one of the following proficiency levels as directed in A/OA-10 – Aircrew Evaluation Criteria: AFI11-2A-OA-10V2:
Qualified (Q): Performance is correct. Quickly recognizes and corrects errors.

Qualified Minus (Q-): Performance is safe, but indicates limited proficiency. Makes errors of omission or commission.

Unqualified (U): Performance is unsafe or indicates lack of knowledge or ability.

In addition for any flight missions:

Qualified (Q): Altitude +/- 200 feet, Airspeed +/- 5%, Course +/- 5 degrees / 3 NM (whichever is greater)

Qualified Minus (Q-): Altitude +/- 300 feet, Airspeed +/- 10%, Course +/- 10 degrees / 5 NM (whichever is greater)

Unqualified (U): Exceeded Q- limits

Phase 3 - Advanced Aircraft Training has the following stages:

Advanced Flight Training Stage

AFT01 - Air to Air Refueling Day
AFT02 - Air to Air Refueling Night
AFT03 - Countermeasures and Threat Avoidance
AFT04 - Target Area Ingress Preparation
AFT05 - Illumination Flare Employment

Air to Air Combat Stage:

AAT06 - AA Gun and Missile Employment

Surface Attack Stage:

AAT07 - Gun & Rocket Employment
AAT08 - Unguided Bomb Employment
AAT09 - Guided Bomb Employment
AAT10 - Missile Employment

At the completion of this phase you will be considered Basic Mission Capable (BMC).

Good luck Stud. You are going to need it!

V1.0 Notes:
This is Part A, you will need Part B as well for the full campaign.
File includes a printable A-10C Amplified Checklist pdf in A5 format.

You will need to install a license and purchase a mission key to install these missions.

A mission key can be purchased for $4.99 USD at http://mapleflagmissions.ca

Select the “Request a License or Mission Key” link for details.

Your Mission Key will work for both Part A and Part B of the campaign.

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Check this out zzzspace has released a new soundpack for DCS World v2.0
 
http://forums.frugals-world.com/vbb/...nd-all-modules
 
And check out his F-16 soundfx
 
These are just samples the top link is where you can get all the files you need(modman v7.3, modman patch for DCS World and the zzzspace downloads.
 

 zzzspace v2.0 F-16C flybys.ogg (5.14mb)
 http://www.mediafire.com/?l8odjxd0px1g3nl

 zzzspace v2.0 2xMig-29 v 2xF15C guns example.ogg (9.27mb)
 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1zdbbchdp4yqqw1

 zzzspace v2.0 Audio Sample.ogg (16.48mb)
 http://www.mediafire.com/?5cn843cn7cv64t6
 
I put zzzspaces soundpack in my DCS World and man the soundfx are very good.

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BFT 06 trainning video showing lazy 8 and defensive spiral.

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Heres some more cool pics of the F-15 in FC3 and some dogfighting. The F-15 3d pit is awesome and the 3d model is extremely detailed especially when you get hit by something. Its great news that the SU27 is getting a new 3d model and 6dof pit as its weird flying non 6dof pits after using the F-15C.




New aggressor skin.









New blue aggressor skin.