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https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/stable/2.9.7.58923/ DCS 2.9.7.58923 Introduced new helicopter module - DCS: CH-47F (Early Access features list is available below) New campaign - DCS: UH-1H Peacekeeper Lebanon Campaign by Flying Cyking Special Notes on CH-47F Early Access features 3D models Highly detailed external and internal modelling, including cockpit and cargo hold. Fully interactive, VR-ready cockpit. Highly detailed pilots and animations (3rd person view). U.S. Army Paint Schemes. Avionics and other features Unmatched helicopter flight dynamics that only DCS can provide. Basic trim system and AI helper. High-level Multi-Function Displays (MFD) VSD page HSD full/half pages with digital map support Engine and Power Train full/half pages Fuel full/half pages Flight plan summary page WCA Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and pilot-controlled Countermeasures Dispenser System with chaff and flares. Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) Integrated ARC-186 radio with Voice Chat. Base Night Vision Goggles. Multi-crew AI-side gunners equipped with M60D machine guns. Base multi-crew for online games including pilot, co-pilot and two side gunners stations Cargo Ability to load and unload cargo from the internal bay based on weight and volume. Single-point sling loading. Supporting the new DCS warehouse to warehouse cargo transfering feature Early Access Manual. Quick action missions Training missions Features to do during Early Access 3D models Pilot and co-pilot models for first person view More Paint Schemes. Avionics and other features DAFCS trim system and force trim. Autopilot Hold Modes. Completed MFD pages. Full support of the Night Vision Goggles. Heads Up Display System. Engine fire extinguishers and EAPS system. Multi-crew. A second crew member can be another player or the AI. Flight engineer functionality on different stations. Gunner on the ramp. Different machine gun models for side and ramp gunners. Cargo Multi-point sling loading. Extended range fuel system (ERFS II). Full manual. Extra training Missions. Additional Missions. Known issues If B/U Power is turned on before the APU Generator, Engines will NOT Start. Not all MFD and CDU pages are fully functional now. SFDs are not fully functional now. Crash while entering ICAO code in DIR mode CDU. Not all data on MFDs and CDUs are synchronised properly between crew members in multiplayer. ARC-186 radio uses AM instead of FM to support chatting with ATC.This will be changed when AM radio is integrated. DAFCS controlled flight regimes and Cyclic trim are not integrated yet Pilot rear-view mirror can't be turned off to black state. It has a static picture instead DCS World New cargo and logistics system update adding internal cargo loading/unloading and dynamic cargo features currently available in DCS: CH-47F. More details here. WIP New route tool added for “select role” and F10 map view screens that allows users to edit flight plan waypoints before spawning. Check the more detailed guide here. AI aircraft. AI aircraft group behaviour when defending attack by radar guided weapons is tuned so reaction would be responding to radar illumination and not the fact of locking of specific aircraft. Aircraft within radar lock cones react to attack instead of only aircraft that were locked and tracked reacting alone. WIP we will watch the feedback. AI aircraft. A-10C wingmen do not engage ground vehicles - fixed. AI aircraft. C-130/KC-130 has difficulty climbing to altitude - fixed. AI aircraft. Corrected helicopter behaviour with one gear touching the surface while hovering. AI aircraft. F-4E aircraft not engaging with LGBs - fixed. AI aircraft. If the cargo is destroyed during a task Cargo transportation, the helicopter remains in place and doesn't continue on route - fixed. AI aircraft. Incorrect AI behaviour after receiving a task during refuelling - fixed. AI aircraft. OH-58D external lights are always off when doors are removed - fixed. AI aircraft. When F-14s are set to uncontrolled, they flash their wings open and can damage aircraft near them - fixed. AI Ground. Roland can be hit with 0 damage inflicted - fixed. AI Ground. When taking control of the vehicle, the column of vehicle stops - fixed. AI ships. Exhaust of Kilo submarine smokes underwater - fixed. CTD. A helicopter with the task of following stationary vehicles, when the plane approaches this group, a crash occurs - fixed. CTD. Crash occurs when taking off the player's helicopter with the AI wingman from the ground - fixed. CTD. Crash when a player's helicopter transporting cargo explodes - fixed. CTD. Crash when a vehicle is destroyed during a (dis)embarking - fixed. CTD. Crash when ship and group are destroyed during embarking - fixed. CTD. Crash when unloading on a ship during Cargo transportation - fixed. Dynamic Spawn. Way to circumvent weapons restrictions in certain scenario - fixed. Graphics. Engine heat blur effect not showing on some aircraft if air start - fixed. Graphics. High altitude clouds are hidden when the camera altitude is negative - fixed. Graphics. Moon has a strange glow under specific conditions - fixed. Graphics. Moon is oversized - fixed. Graphics. Over-wing vapour with missing wings - fixed. Graphics. Ship smoke has a missing texture - fixed. ME. Afghanistan is available as a country in DCS World now. Scripting. getCategoryEx on helicopters returns wrong value - fixed. Scripting. Take-off and landing events are different for the host/client - fixed. Su-25T. LLTV Mercury pad doesn't work - fixed. Su-25T. Shkval TV screen image is too high contrast - fixed. VR. ST. Oculus. OpenVR. Controllers. Fixed controllers position. Weapons. AGM-88C autopilot tune. Weapons. AIM-7 misses almost every time on the first shot - fixed. Weapons. Incorrect bomb nose fuse after rearming - fixed. Weapons. Kh-58U missile aerodynamics adjusted, DLZ recalculated. Added multiplayer server list sorting to be saved between sessions. Spotting Dots: Tuning and fix of blurring of spotting dots by TAA and DLAA. We are looking at the feedback and this change may improve some things. Current feedback is overall balanced and we will be looking further into this to make new adjustments. Known issue: Performance drop in some populated multiplayer servers when the “Select Role” window is displayed. We’ve determined several optimization steps we are working on currently. DCS: F/A-18C by Eagle Dynamics Fixed: Bomb fuse settings do not work in old missions. Fixed: AGM-84D crossed out. Fixed: AGM-88 TOO does not hit SAM. Fixed: TNDL unusable with dynamic spawns - cannot add member or donor. Fixed: Bombs re-armed in air with unlimited ammo option DUD. Fixed: Poor accuracy in Automatic Bombing Mode. Fixed: Litening TGP tracking mode name text overlap. Fixed: ATFLIR shows M WARN all the time on the DDI page. Fixed: ASE in GUN mode (If you launch a weapon that brings up ASE on HUD, and then go into guns, you will still have ASE being displayed on the HUD until weapon impacts). Fixed: FMU-143 setup is incorrect. Fixed: Unable to enter uncaged WACQ mode. Fixed: Fake DL contact on HUD centre if HMD blanking is disabled and have L&S. Fixed: VS radar mode is not selectable in A2G by push button. Fixed: Uncaged WACQ mode - slewing. Fixed: Rockeye and CBU-99 should not have EFUZ in the SMS. Fixed: AZ/EL Scan outline vertical limits. Fixed: AG target diamond wrong location on HUD for Maverick DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics Fixed: Crash during rearming in some cases. Fixed: Freeze/CTD when selecting STN field in TNDL page, from dynamic spawn only Fixed: FCR is detecting targets ignoring scan volume. Fixed: HYD OIL PRESS and TO/LDG CONFIG lamp housing. Fixed: Typo on throttle RNC - RNG. DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics Added RMAP Mode. Please see. Fixed: AG radar contacts are not shown on TEDAC and HMCS displays in C-Scope mode. Fixed: Datalink does not work if Cold Start is performed. Fixed: FCR Near bar, Far bar, and Elevation control corrections. Fixed: Image Auto Track (IAT) errors. Fixed: TADS optics mode indication is missing. Fixed: NTS and ANTS targets are being designated before the first FCR scan is complete. Fixed: Datalink acknowledgements not processed if DL protocols are not enabled on VHF radio. Fixed: Gun not firing if CPG sight is HMD and range source is laser. Fixed: RFHO selection menu not closing. DCS: F-86F Sabre by Eagle Dynamics Fixed: incorrect gun sound DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics Fixed: Airboss and LSO roles unavailable. Fixed: AirBoss option available for non-supercarrier ships. Fixed: Airboss and LSO slots cannot be used when external views are disabled. Fixed: An airboss player can use tactical commander tools in F10 view to control all friendly ships and ground units. DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations CTD: Fixed potential crash when loading the homebase TACAN. CTD: Fixed possible crash when ejecting. CTD: Fixed potential CTD on spawn. CTD: Fixed CTD when reading compiled Jester LUA files. JESTER-AI: Removed distance-limit for "nearby-airfields." JESTER-AI: Taught JESTER to click the laser code faster. JESTER-AI: Fixed bad locks when attempting a lock during a radar range change. JESTER-AI: Added JESTER Boresight Mode and Aspect Controls for Flood Shots: Jester now supports regular Boresight mode (not just CAGE/BORESIGHT), selectable from the Jester Wheel. He now also supports Aspect Controls for Sparrow flood-shots in regular BORESIGHT and CAGE/BORESIGHT modes, accessible either via Jester Wheel or via Context Action SHORT. HBUI: Increased the bombing table font weight for more contrast. HBUI: Added support for unicode characters in install-path and savedgames-path HBUI: Fixed a potential crash in the browser. Crew Chief: NEW: Crew Chief will now reload the start cartridges if you request him to load new ones while still having the old ones. Crew Chief: Added Crew Chief commands to the WSO seat. Systems: Fixed Pave Spike BIT 3 not working (never fully reaching its test position). Systems: Made engine response faster in the upper RPM range. Systems: Corrected countermeasures weight and drag. Systems: Added logic for TANK 7 warning lamp (tank7 valve stuck despite low fuel). Systems: Fixed countermeasures "continuous" modes (now the countermeasures will dispense as long as the dispense button is held). Systems: Added automatic speedbrake retraction on power loss. Systems: Fixed a bug with the AAR door connection to the utility hydraulic line. Systems: Adjusted autostart procedure to follow checklists correctly. Systems: Fixed ECM pod not being warmed up during hot starts. RWR: Fixed RWR handoff (diamond) audio being stuck sometimes. Inputs: Made DSCG Night Filter (red) a 2-pos bind to match the clickable. Inputs: Changed IFF mode switches initialization to the middle position. Inputs: Fixed bugs with some clickables being accessible from the wrong cockpit. Inputs: Corrected various input names. Inputs: Added 2nd stage trigger keybinds. Inputs: Added antenna elevation relative-axis keybinds. Inputs: Fixed Radio/TACAN command light brightness binds wrong order. Inputs: Added Slow/Fast variants for Target Latitude/Longitude knobs (WSO). Inputs: Added UHF Repeater brightness control. Inputs: Fixed Jester Scan Elevation (relative) binds being reversed. Inputs: Fixed afterburner detent option text and tooltip. Inputs: Fixed show pilot body keybind. Inputs: Added some missing TOGGLE and AXIS binds: Antenna Switch Anti-Skid Pilot & WSO Emergency Gear Pilot Hook Handle Pilot & WSO Emergency Flaps/Slats Multicrew: Allow PILOT AUTOSTART command also from WSO seat. Weapons: Added BDU-33 to inner wing pylons. Weapons: Fixed bombing table not always updating when the aircraft weight changed. Navigation: Fixed VOR showing true instead of magnetic bearings. Navigation: Fixed INS Reset alignment problems. Navigation: Fixed INS aligning to a wrong heading with the nav comp off- now only gyros are heat-up but the gyros erection does not happen until proper Nav Comp signal is provided Navigation: Fixed wrong wind direction initialization in the Navigation Computer. Visuals: Improved controls indicator background. Visuals: Fixed navigation lights mesh clipping problem. Missions: Updated Training Missions. Missions: Updated several missions by Sedlo and Reflected (thank you!) Mission Editor: Adjusted the description of TGP laser code setting in ME (this setting doesn’t affect weapons settings, only the default TGP code). Mission Editor: AGM-12C, replaced GBU31 Pictogram with AGM-12 Pictogram. Mission Editor: Support absolute pitch trim (iCommandPlaneTrimPitchAbs): Mostly meant for mission makers Send values -1 to +1 for -5 to +5 units nose trim, i.e. -0.4 to -0.6 for takeoff trim Can in theory also be used for user made custom binds Localization: l10n fix for missing special options section TIP labels. Liveries: TuAF-67-0285-SEA updated by Aqil - thank you! Liveries: Added fictional Spanish Air Force livery by Reise_Caparzo - thank you! DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges FM and flight controls: Corrected roll moment appearing when all bombs are dropped from AUF-2 pylon. Decreased rudder roll authority. Decreased pitch authority. Decreased AMEDEE internal curve. Changed pitch trim proportionality between 'up' and 'down' regions. Updated the logic of 'Extra backwards stick travel' mode special option. Systems/cockpit: Implemented '(C+M or SW)R' button logic in 'TL' or 'BZ' auto acquisition radar modes. The logic: 1st button press enables '(C+M or SW)R' mode. With '(C+M or SW)R' mode enabled, and no radar track, the automatic lock will be inhibited until the button is released. With '(C+M or SW)R' mode enabled, and a target tracked, the button release will break target lock, and will restart search. Depending of the time the button was held pressed: Less than 0.3 seconds - the radar will start the search 150 m ahead of the previous target range. 0.3 to 0.8 seconds - 1) in 'TL' mode the radar will do the same (start the search 150 m ahead); 2) in 'BZ' mode the radar will start the search from the scan area center at the nearest elevation bar to the previous target. More than 0.8 seconds - the radar will restart search normally. '(C+M or SW)R' button now will not have any effect if pressed with Master Arm in OFF. Before when (C + M or SW)R button was pressed with Master Arm being OFF, the mode became active once Master Arm was switched ON. IDN knob rotation was fixed in F1BE Fixed rotation of altimeter Kollsman window and IDN knob. NWS steering high sensitivity magnetic hold button now deenergizes with NWS on/off switch. Fixed IDN TACAN distance display counter - the maximum displayed value previously was limited to 300 NM. Fixed A/A TACAN mode. Now it is transmit/receive mode (previously it was receive only). Fixed combat flaps not resetting after a new mission start. Increased randomness for engine fire behavior and evolution. Payloads: Fixed GBU-12 not following laser spot when launched from AUF2 rack. Restored CLB4 SAMP400 HD and LD. Added GBU-16 for central station and GBU-12 for outer stations. Sounds: Reduced trim hat sound gain. Adjusted trim hydraulic sound gains. Pitch trim hydraulics sound is correctly looped now. Misc: Updated ES Flight Manual. Added liveries for missing countries. Fixed refueling light being always on. Adjusted refueling light visual look. Added model SHELL for refueling probe (it now has a contact model). Increased compression visual effect of wheel tyres. Fixed several damage model connector issues (related to flaps and fuel tanks). Now the damage cells that depend on outer wings damage cells are the ones for outer slats, not the ones for inner slats. Improved LODs (WIP). DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations NEW: Part 2 of the sound overhaul, including several tweaks to gains and levels for an improved overall sound mix: Improved rear aspect high power exhaust sound. Improved overall mix and distant sound blending. Improved flyby and landing approach audio. Increased static directional stability in mid AOA range. Fixed bug with some components not detecting throttle was in MIL position or higher. Fixed AB deadzone slider special option. Fixed and improved afterburner detent sliders. Added a new Afghanistan BFM instant action mission by Sedlo (thank you!). Implemented new DCS bomb fuzing options for the Mission Editor and rearm window. Updated Chinese Localization. DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations Fixed rare CTD when pressing “Fly”. Fixed a crash when making a fix on LS. Added missing aircraft to RWR library. Updated airfield database for Kola. Changed radio preset assignments for the real bases on Kola. Improved and cleaned up kneeboard page for airfields. Fixed Runway search. Added waypoint coordinates to the kneeboard. Show one more decimal on radio frequencies in the kneeboard. Showing mach number next to IAS in kneeboard. Improved autopilot disengage logic. Fix to show coords of LS/L1 (in REF-LOLA) if the user has defined it with coords. Fix to enable the "plausibility check" on the ground. Improved Rb15's descent after target lock-on (with target jamming) to be more consistent across the different search area sizes. Added target LOS check for Rb04 and Rb15. Improved "automatic" Bx6-9 placement. Fixed several issues with weapons jettisoning. DCS: MB-339A/PAN by IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations Added: Special options: Trim Sensitivity and Anti-Ice Simplifications Fixed: Repair does not replace used/overheated/broken battery DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations Status: still working on WMD7 issues reported on forum DCS: Flaming Cliffs 2024 by Eagle Dynamics Su-27. Exterior model ejection seat texture/clipping issue - fixed Su-27. Replaced old non-pbr textures of liveries: Chkalovsk AFB (689 GvIAP), Lypetsk AFB (Shark), Ozerne AFB (9th brigade) F-5E FC. Gun sound corrected F-5E FC. F-5E is displayed as 'U' in RWR - fixed J-11. HUD color filter is too transparent - corrected Su-33. Added training missions ATC is not responding if mission started with aircraft in active pause - fixed DCS: South Atlantic Map by RAZBAM Updated: Redone Port Stanley Airfield Minor model fixes across the library Improved: Slightly reduced the video memory requirement for Min Textures DCS: Kola Map by orbx New: Added new airfields: ESPA Kallax Airfield ENKR Kirkenes Airfield ESPE Vidsel Airfield Added infrastructure around new airfields and various other places in Sweden Added enhanced imagery around new airfields Updated: Renamed Bas100 to Vuojarvi Updated Vuojarvi textures Reduction in map space requirement Fixed Fixed BODO ILS corrected Adjusted tree placement at UMOE, XLMV, BAS100 (Vuojarvi) Jokkmokk no longer abandoned, with rudimentary parking until airfield is redone DCS: Sinai Map by OnReTech New: Added 15 Airfields and unique scenes: Quwaysina Birma/Tanta Air Base Al Rahmaniyah Borg-el-Arab/Intl Jiyanklis New Gebel el Basur Al Khatatbah Kom Awshim Beni Suef Wadi Abu Rish El Minya Hurghada Wadi Abu Shihat Ramon International airport Sharm El Sheikh Added military installations of Egypt (northern and southern camp) and military bases on Israel Added Unique objects and architectural monuments, industrial facilities - more than 100 pieces Added more typical scene objects like yacht, ndb tower etc. Added 2 types of acacia bushes for the south of Israel Added Vector data in zones of new airfields, places under unique objects. Added Oil Platforms Improved: Improved city textures and assets New more realistic seabed texture Added parking slots for F-35 and hangar for Israel airfields Improved scenes for helipads Improved night illumination of unique objects Improved the Pyramids of Giza and the tombs around the pyramids Improved trees on mountains in Israel Improved ground textures (more color variety) Fixed: Fixed bugs from users and beta testers (more than 100) DCS: Persian Gulf Map by Eagle Dynamics Fixed ground radar return for different seasons Campaigns DCS: P-51D Debden Eagles Campaign by Reflected Simulations M10 taxi bug fixed DCS: UH-1H Paradise Lost Campaign by Reflected Simulations Complete revamp with Massun's asset pack Performance optimization Old F-4 model replaced with the new Heatblur model AI pathfinding issue fixes DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations M3 - Added the option to choose a gameplan Old F-4 model replaced with the new Heatblur model already g-warm selected for airstart missions DCS: F-14 Speed & Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations already g-warm selected for airstart missions Mission 12 - trigger safeguard added for players that don't follow procedures Mission 15 - AI MIG-21s tuned down a bit DCS: F/A-18C Operation Green Line Campaign by Badger 633 Printable mission briefs updated for missions 1 & 5 . Missions 1, 2, 3 & 5: Briefs updated. Missions 4, 6, 9 & 10: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Mission 7: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed, fail zone around Pala increased. Mission 12: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Aircraft blocking on Carrier fixed. Mission 11: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. SEAD breaking mission fixed. DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion II Campaign by Badger 633 Missions 4 & 6 all variants: Refuel bug fix. Aircraft blocking on Carrier fixed. Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Missions 9B & 10 all variants: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Missions 11 & 13: Aircraft blocking on Carrier fixed. Missions 8 & 9A all variants: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed, Aircraft blocking on Carrier fixed. DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion Campaign by Badger 633 Missions 8 all variants: 410 not landing fixed. Missions 7 & 12 all variants: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Mission 15 all variants: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Refuel bug fix added. Missions 1, 9 & 13 all variants: Refuel bug fix. F/A-18C - The Serpent's Head 2 Campaign by Badger 633 Mission 9 & 10. Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. DCS: F/A-18C Operation Mountain Breeze Campaign by Sandman Simulations All missions: Static Hornets liveries were messed up fixed. Formation flight requirements slightly eased. Bug related to new fuzes fixed. All missions with JTAC: Added player confirmation of target in sight Mission 1: Typos fixed; AI flying adjusted to be bit smoother Mission 4: Tiger 5 engagement adjusted Mission 5: Hornets stuck on the deck – fixed Mission 8: Flight lead waits for player after AAR Mission 11: Callouts for Maverik and GBU missing the target fixed Mission 12: Flight lead not intercepting enemies - fixed DCS: AH-64D The Four Horsemen Campaign by Fight's On Simulations Added Documents folder Fixed broken CPG radio frequency setting by Foghorn Time acceleration reset trigger added at important times Remounted Apache Longbow Radar M2 – Fixed bad CH-47D trigger on pick-up M6 – Fixed incorrect trigger zone positioning M7 – Fixed bad trigger for mission continuation M8 – Fixed broken GR4s and triggers M11 – Fixed broken CH-47Ds and triggers DCS: UH-1H The Huey Last Show Campaign by SorelRo Mission 5.1: Trigger for troops embarking fixed DCS: F/A-18C Operation Mountain Breeze Campaign by Sandman Simulations Mission 11: Mission not proceeding if SAR helo doesn’t land – fixed

Dear all, With the next DCS: AH-64D update, we will be releasing the RMAP mode for the Fire Control Radar (FCR). Due to illness and time limitations, I was unable to create an instruction video for it. My apologies, as it's a very interesting features that a lot of time has gone into. In the meantime, please find attached a section of the DCS: AH-64D Guide pertaining to this new feature. Kind regards, Wags DCS AH-64D FCR RMAP Mode.pdf

OneReTech, I and many others, believe that the decision to remove a large area of detail from the map, was done in poor taste and without any prior warning to us. The rationale and logic behind this decision was never communicated broadly or at all. This decision, downgrade, made me lose a lot of faith in you as a new developer. A year without updates and with silence, ok, fine. But to then come out with your first update and degrade the map? I cannot in good conscience approve of this behavior. If the concern in the back of your mind was to not interfere with another map maker doing an overlapping area, then this should’ve been considered before EA release. Not thought of and removed afterwards. Please communicate to us, and tell us why this was done, because many are upset and this is not right. thank you, the GUCC.

Route Tool Guide The new Route Tool will allow you to create your own flight routes when you are in multiplayer session. It allows you to edit and to create preset waypoints/steerpoints routes before spawning into the aircraft. F10 map view Select Role screen view Route Tool window Route tool window has familiar elements that you may have seen in the mission editor. Choose the waypoint you want to work with in "WAYPOINT" first field by using arrows or drop-down menu. You can set the waypoint name in the respective "NAME" field. Altitude and altitude type MSL/AGL also adjustable. Below that you can find ETA and input the desired time for that respective waypoint. ADD, EDIT and DEL buttons switching mode of interaction with waypoints. When ADD is active you can click on the map to add the next waypoint. EDIT allows you to choose a waypoint for edit by clicking on it on the map. DEL will delete the currently chosen waypoint. You can save the currently created in route tool flight plan by pressing "SAVE" under the "PRESET" and name the preset. It will save this route preset for later use. You can find your saved presets in Saved Games\DCS\Config\RouteToolPresets in the .lua files named after terrains where you have saved these routes. You can share these files or just copy a specific route part from the terrain file and send it to your wingmen to paste on their side. When you are done with the flight plan and filled in all waypoints you can choose to inject this flight plan in any aircraft you will spawn next in by ticking the box "USE THIS ROUTE ON NEXT SPAWN". After that you can close the tool window and choose any aircraft and proceed to spawn in its cockpit. The route you've created will be loaded in that aircraft. It will work with Flaming Cliffs 2024 aircraft too. Be aware that if you choose to use your created route from the root tool it will override the flight plan that was assigned to that particular aircraft in the mission from mission editor. You can't use this tool to edit waypoints of the aircraft you already spawned in and already inside the cockpit. This tool sets waypoints only at spawn. You can also use this tool from non-aircraft slots like observer or tactical commander to create presets for instance. For any compatibility questions: treat this tool as if you would create this flight plan in the mission editor. The parameters you set in it will be treated by aircraft the same as you would set them in the mission editor.

Why was this done? Airfields such as Ramat David are important even for missions involving the Sinai peninsula. For example aircraft based there took part in the opening raids for the 6 day war. Please put the detail back in.

Cargo System Update We are working on additional features for the logistics and cargo in DCS World. With the DCS: CH-47F Early Access we are making available parts of new system: - Dynamic cargo - Internal cargo loading Details about them are below. We are eager to see feedback from the community and adjust them further. Currently these features are available in CH-47F, but we are planning to add them in other DCS World transport capable modules. We are also working on dynamic FARP, “Fat Cow” and improved groups transport concepts. Setting up mission environment for dynamic cargo A warehouse serving resources as dynamic cargo is a WIP feature. In order to avoid it affecting the already established environment of the multiplayer servers we are making it adjustable and optional for each warehouse and OFF by default for now. It will allow a more graceful introduction of it in multiplayer. Before you can use dynamic cargo near warehouse you need to setup this warehouse in mission editor to allow take resources dynamically and pack them in cargos. This is simple process. In Mission Editor click on the airfield or FARP or Carrier for which you want to activate dynamic cargo resources availability and then click on “Full Info” at the right-side bar: Then you will see warehouse parameters window: After that save and play mission and warehouses where this parameter was activated will allow to spawn cargo dynamically with resources taken directly from warehouse. Let’s look at the process of spawning dynamic cargo on DCS: CH-47F example. Transporting Cargo Internally When loading or unloading cargo with the DCS: CH-47F, ensure the tail ramp has been fully deployed to include the ramp extensions. If the tail ramp is already deployed to the ground, an additional command [LShift-G] to lower the ramp will deploy the ramp extensions. · Stage 1. Ramp raised; cargo door (ramp “tongue”) deployed from tail ramp to enclose the aft cabin. · Stage 2. Ramp raised; cargo door retracted. · Stage 3. Ramp partially lowered, parallel to fuselage. · Stage 4. Ramp fully lowered to the ground. · Stage 5. Ramp fully lowered to the ground; ramp extensions deployed. Options for loading and unloading cargo are accessed via the Rearming and Refueling Window [LAlt + ‘]. The Cargo LOAD button is displayed on the left side and the Cargo UNLOAD button is displayed on the right side. Left-clicking these buttons will display the corresponding LOAD CARGO or UNLOAD CARGO panels respectively. Each panel provides an interface for interacting with the internal cargo loading capability of the CH-47F. The Cargo Resources button on the LOAD CARGO panel accesses the local warehouse functions. Spawning Dynamic Cargo If the warehouse near your aircraft has Dynamic Cargo activated, then you can pack and spawn resources from that warehouse into new cargo assets that will appear near your aircraft. Press “+” button to start filling parameters for the new cargo. A cargo resources window will open where you will be able to choose which resources you want to take from that warehouse and pack them into cargo. You can choose cargo 3D model appearance and name. By default, cargo names already include user callsign and timestamp for time of creation. Currently there are limits on qty. for each resource that can be packed into single cargo, WIP we will adjust it in future and looking forward for the feedback. Loading Cargo When the LOAD CARGO panel is displayed, all cargo within 150 feet of the helicopter will be listed, based on the cargo object’s NAME entered in the Mission Editor. Any cargo object may be loaded within the CH-47F by left-clicking on the corresponding entry in the list, and then left-clicking the LOAD button at the bottom of the panel. Cargo is loaded sequentially from the front of the cabin toward the rear of the cabin. If there is a need to unload specific cargo objects prior to others, such as delivering cargo to multiple destinations during a single flight, ensure the cargo is loaded in the reverse order from which it will need to be unloaded. In the image above, four cargo objects are named Pallet 1 through 4, with Pallet 1 representing the cargo to be delivered at the first destination, and Pallet 4 representing the cargo to be delivered at the final destination. Pallet 4 is loaded first in the front of the cabin to be offloaded as the final cargo delivery, with each Pallet loaded in reverse sequence, so that Pallet 1 is loaded near the tail ramp to be offloaded as the first cargo delivery. Unloading Cargo When the UNLOAD CARGO panel is displayed, all cargo within the helicopter will be listed, based on the cargo object’s NAME entered in the Mission Editor. All cargo will be shown in the list from front to back, with the final entry in the list highlighted, representing the first and only cargo object that can be unloaded. To unload the highlighted cargo object, left-click the UNLOAD button at the bottom of the panel. When unloaded, cargo objects will be placed on the ground approximately 70 feet directly behind the helicopter. If cargoes are unloaded near warehouse and cargoes contain any warehouse resources they will be automatically added to that warehouse.

Patch discussion August 2024 Introduced new helicopter module - DCS: CH-47F (Early Access features list is available below) New campaign - DCS: UH-1H Peacekeeper Lebanon Campaign by Flying Cyking Special Notes on CH-47F Early Access features 3D models Highly detailed external and internal modelling, including cockpit and cargo hold. Fully interactive, VR-ready cockpit. Highly detailed pilots and animations (3rd person view). U.S. Army Paint Schemes. Avionics and other features Unmatched helicopter flight dynamics that only DCS can provide. Basic trim system and AI helper. High-level Multi-Function Displays (MFD) VSD page HSD full/half pages with digital map support Engine and Power Train full/half pages Fuel full/half pages Flight plan summary page WCA Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and pilot-controlled Countermeasures Dispenser System with chaff and flares. Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) Integrated ARC-186 radio with Voice Chat. Base Night Vision Goggles. Multi-crew AI-side gunners equipped with M60D machine guns. Base multi-crew for online games including pilot, co-pilot and two side gunners stations Cargo Ability to load and unload cargo from the internal bay based on weight and volume. Single-point sling loading. Supporting the new DCS warehouse to warehouse cargo transfering feature Early Access Manual. Quick action missions Training missions Features to do during Early Access 3D models Pilot and co-pilot models for first person view More Paint Schemes. Avionics and other features DAFCS trim system and force trim. Autopilot Hold Modes. Completed MFD pages. Full support of the Night Vision Goggles. Heads Up Display System. Engine fire extinguishers and EAPS system. Multi-crew. A second crew member can be another player or the AI. Flight engineer functionality on different stations. Gunner on the ramp. Different machine gun models for side and ramp gunners. Cargo Multi-point sling loading. Extended range fuel system (ERFS II). Full manual. Extra training Missions. Additional Missions. Known issues If B/U Power is turned on before the APU Generator, Engines will NOT Start. Not all MFD and CDU pages are fully functional now. SFDs are not fully functional now. Crash while entering ICAO code in DIR mode CDU. Not all data on MFDs and CDUs are synchronised properly between crew members in multiplayer. ARC-186 radio uses AM instead of FM to support chatting with ATC.This will be changed when AM radio is integrated. DAFCS controlled flight regimes and Cyclic trim are not integrated yet Pilot rear-view mirror can't be turned off to black state. It has a static picture instead DCS World New cargo and logistics system update adding internal cargo loading/unloading and dynamic cargo features currently available in DCS: CH-47F. More details here. WIP New route tool added for “select role” and F10 map view screens that allows users to edit flight plan waypoints before spawning. Check the more detailed guide here. AI aircraft. AI aircraft group behaviour when defending attack by radar guided weapons is tuned so reaction would be responding to radar illumination and not the fact of locking of specific aircraft. Aircraft within radar lock cones react to attack instead of only aircraft that were locked and tracked reacting alone. WIP we will watch the feedback. AI aircraft. A-10C wingmen do not engage ground vehicles - fixed. AI aircraft. C-130/KC-130 has difficulty climbing to altitude - fixed. AI aircraft. Corrected helicopter behaviour with one gear touching the surface while hovering. AI aircraft. F-4E aircraft not engaging with LGBs - fixed. AI aircraft. If the cargo is destroyed during a task Cargo transportation, the helicopter remains in place and doesn't continue on route - fixed. AI aircraft. Incorrect AI behaviour after receiving a task during refuelling - fixed. AI aircraft. OH-58D external lights are always off when doors are removed - fixed. AI aircraft. When F-14s are set to uncontrolled, they flash their wings open and can damage aircraft near them - fixed. AI Ground. Roland can be hit with 0 damage inflicted - fixed. AI Ground. When taking control of the vehicle, the column of vehicle stops - fixed. AI ships. Exhaust of Kilo submarine smokes underwater - fixed. CTD. A helicopter with the task of following stationary vehicles, when the plane approaches this group, a crash occurs - fixed. CTD. Crash occurs when taking off the player's helicopter with the AI wingman from the ground - fixed. CTD. Crash when a player's helicopter transporting cargo explodes - fixed. CTD. Crash when a vehicle is destroyed during a (dis)embarking - fixed. CTD. Crash when ship and group are destroyed during embarking - fixed. CTD. Crash when unloading on a ship during Cargo transportation - fixed. Dynamic Spawn. Way to circumvent weapons restrictions in certain scenario - fixed. Graphics. Engine heat blur effect not showing on some aircraft if air start - fixed. Graphics. High altitude clouds are hidden when the camera altitude is negative - fixed. Graphics. Moon has a strange glow under specific conditions - fixed. Graphics. Moon is oversized - fixed. Graphics. Over-wing vapour with missing wings - fixed. Graphics. Ship smoke has a missing texture - fixed. ME. Afghanistan is available as a country in DCS World now. Scripting. getCategoryEx on helicopters returns wrong value - fixed. Scripting. Take-off and landing events are different for the host/client - fixed. Su-25T. LLTV Mercury pad doesn't work - fixed. Su-25T. Shkval TV screen image is too high contrast - fixed. VR. ST. Oculus. OpenVR. Controllers. Fixed controllers position. Weapons. AGM-88C autopilot tune. Weapons. AIM-7 misses almost every time on the first shot - fixed. Weapons. Incorrect bomb nose fuse after rearming - fixed. Weapons. Kh-58U missile aerodynamics adjusted, DLZ recalculated. Added multiplayer server list sorting to be saved between sessions. Spotting Dots: Tuning and fix of blurring of spotting dots by TAA and DLAA. We are looking at the feedback and this change may improve some things. Current feedback is overall balanced and we will be looking further into this to make new adjustments. Known issue: Performance drop in some populated multiplayer servers when the “Select Role” window is displayed. We’ve determined several optimization steps we are working on currently. DCS: F/A-18C by Eagle Dynamics Fixed: Bomb fuse settings do not work in old missions. Fixed: AGM-84D crossed out. Fixed: AGM-88 TOO does not hit SAM. Fixed: TNDL unusable with dynamic spawns - cannot add member or donor. Fixed: Bombs re-armed in air with unlimited ammo option DUD. Fixed: Poor accuracy in Automatic Bombing Mode. Fixed: Litening TGP tracking mode name text overlap. Fixed: ATFLIR shows M WARN all the time on the DDI page. Fixed: ASE in GUN mode (If you launch a weapon that brings up ASE on HUD, and then go into guns, you will still have ASE being displayed on the HUD until weapon impacts). Fixed: FMU-143 setup is incorrect. Fixed: Unable to enter uncaged WACQ mode. Fixed: Fake DL contact on HUD centre if HMD blanking is disabled and have L&S. Fixed: VS radar mode is not selectable in A2G by push button. Fixed: Uncaged WACQ mode - slewing. Fixed: Rockeye and CBU-99 should not have EFUZ in the SMS. Fixed: AZ/EL Scan outline vertical limits. Fixed: AG target diamond wrong location on HUD for Maverick DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics Fixed: Crash during rearming in some cases. Fixed: Freeze/CTD when selecting STN field in TNDL page, from dynamic spawn only Fixed: FCR is detecting targets ignoring scan volume. Fixed: HYD OIL PRESS and TO/LDG CONFIG lamp housing. Fixed: Typo on throttle RNC - RNG. DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics Added RMAP Mode. Please see. Fixed: AG radar contacts are not shown on TEDAC and HMCS displays in C-Scope mode. Fixed: Datalink does not work if Cold Start is performed. Fixed: FCR Near bar, Far bar, and Elevation control corrections. Fixed: Image Auto Track (IAT) errors. Fixed: TADS optics mode indication is missing. Fixed: NTS and ANTS targets are being designated before the first FCR scan is complete. Fixed: Datalink acknowledgements not processed if DL protocols are not enabled on VHF radio. Fixed: Gun not firing if CPG sight is HMD and range source is laser. Fixed: RFHO selection menu not closing. DCS: F-86F Sabre by Eagle Dynamics Fixed: incorrect gun sound DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics Fixed: Airboss and LSO roles unavailable. Fixed: AirBoss option available for non-supercarrier ships. Fixed: Airboss and LSO slots cannot be used when external views are disabled. Fixed: An airboss player can use tactical commander tools in F10 view to control all friendly ships and ground units. DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations CTD: Fixed potential crash when loading the homebase TACAN. CTD: Fixed possible crash when ejecting. CTD: Fixed potential CTD on spawn. CTD: Fixed CTD when reading compiled Jester LUA files. JESTER-AI: Removed distance-limit for "nearby-airfields." JESTER-AI: Taught JESTER to click the laser code faster. JESTER-AI: Fixed bad locks when attempting a lock during a radar range change. JESTER-AI: Added JESTER Boresight Mode and Aspect Controls for Flood Shots: Jester now supports regular Boresight mode (not just CAGE/BORESIGHT), selectable from the Jester Wheel. He now also supports Aspect Controls for Sparrow flood-shots in regular BORESIGHT and CAGE/BORESIGHT modes, accessible either via Jester Wheel or via Context Action SHORT. HBUI: Increased the bombing table font weight for more contrast. HBUI: Added support for unicode characters in install-path and savedgames-path HBUI: Fixed a potential crash in the browser. Crew Chief: NEW: Crew Chief will now reload the start cartridges if you request him to load new ones while still having the old ones. Crew Chief: Added Crew Chief commands to the WSO seat. Systems: Fixed Pave Spike BIT 3 not working (never fully reaching its test position). Systems: Made engine response faster in the upper RPM range. Systems: Corrected countermeasures weight and drag. Systems: Added logic for TANK 7 warning lamp (tank7 valve stuck despite low fuel). Systems: Fixed countermeasures "continuous" modes (now the countermeasures will dispense as long as the dispense button is held). Systems: Added automatic speedbrake retraction on power loss. Systems: Fixed a bug with the AAR door connection to the utility hydraulic line. Systems: Adjusted autostart procedure to follow checklists correctly. Systems: Fixed ECM pod not being warmed up during hot starts. RWR: Fixed RWR handoff (diamond) audio being stuck sometimes. Inputs: Made DSCG Night Filter (red) a 2-pos bind to match the clickable. Inputs: Changed IFF mode switches initialization to the middle position. Inputs: Fixed bugs with some clickables being accessible from the wrong cockpit. Inputs: Corrected various input names. Inputs: Added 2nd stage trigger keybinds. Inputs: Added antenna elevation relative-axis keybinds. Inputs: Fixed Radio/TACAN command light brightness binds wrong order. Inputs: Added Slow/Fast variants for Target Latitude/Longitude knobs (WSO). Inputs: Added UHF Repeater brightness control. Inputs: Fixed Jester Scan Elevation (relative) binds being reversed. Inputs: Fixed afterburner detent option text and tooltip. Inputs: Fixed show pilot body keybind. Inputs: Added some missing TOGGLE and AXIS binds: Antenna Switch Anti-Skid Pilot & WSO Emergency Gear Pilot Hook Handle Pilot & WSO Emergency Flaps/Slats Multicrew: Allow PILOT AUTOSTART command also from WSO seat. Weapons: Added BDU-33 to inner wing pylons. Weapons: Fixed bombing table not always updating when the aircraft weight changed. Navigation: Fixed VOR showing true instead of magnetic bearings. Navigation: Fixed INS Reset alignment problems. Navigation: Fixed INS aligning to a wrong heading with the nav comp off- now only gyros are heat-up but the gyros erection does not happen until proper Nav Comp signal is provided Navigation: Fixed wrong wind direction initialization in the Navigation Computer. Visuals: Improved controls indicator background. Visuals: Fixed navigation lights mesh clipping problem. Missions: Updated Training Missions. Missions: Updated several missions by Sedlo and Reflected (thank you!) Mission Editor: Adjusted the description of TGP laser code setting in ME (this setting doesn’t affect weapons settings, only the default TGP code). Mission Editor: AGM-12C, replaced GBU31 Pictogram with AGM-12 Pictogram. Mission Editor: Support absolute pitch trim (iCommandPlaneTrimPitchAbs): Mostly meant for mission makers Send values -1 to +1 for -5 to +5 units nose trim, i.e. -0.4 to -0.6 for takeoff trim Can in theory also be used for user made custom binds Localization: l10n fix for missing special options section TIP labels. Liveries: TuAF-67-0285-SEA updated by Aqil - thank you! Liveries: Added fictional Spanish Air Force livery by Reise_Caparzo - thank you! DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations NEW: Part 2 of the sound overhaul, including several tweaks to gains and levels for an improved overall sound mix: Improved rear aspect high power exhaust sound. Improved overall mix and distant sound blending. Improved flyby and landing approach audio. Increased static directional stability in mid AOA range. Fixed bug with some components not detecting throttle was in MIL position or higher. Fixed AB deadzone slider special option. Fixed and improved afterburner detent sliders. Added a new Afghanistan BFM instant action mission by Sedlo (thank you!). Implemented new DCS bomb fuzing options for the Mission Editor and rearm window. Updated Chinese Localization. DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations Fixed rare CTD when pressing “Fly”. Fixed a crash when making a fix on LS. Added missing aircraft to RWR library. Updated airfield database for Kola. Changed radio preset assignments for the real bases on Kola. Improved and cleaned up kneeboard page for airfields. Fixed Runway search. Added waypoint coordinates to the kneeboard. Show one more decimal on radio frequencies in the kneeboard. Showing mach number next to IAS in kneeboard. Improved autopilot disengage logic. Fix to show coords of LS/L1 (in REF-LOLA) if the user has defined it with coords. Fix to enable the "plausibility check" on the ground. Improved Rb15's descent after target lock-on (with target jamming) to be more consistent across the different search area sizes. Added target LOS check for Rb04 and Rb15. Improved "automatic" Bx6-9 placement. Fixed several issues with weapons jettisoning. DCS: MB-339A/PAN by IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations Added: Special options: Trim Sensitivity and Anti-Ice Simplifications Fixed: Repair does not replace used/overheated/broken battery DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations Status: still working on WMD7 issues reported on forum DCS: Flaming Cliffs 2024 by Eagle Dynamics Su-27. Exterior model ejection seat texture/clipping issue - fixed Su-27. Replaced old non-pbr textures of liveries: Chkalovsk AFB (689 GvIAP), Lypetsk AFB (Shark), Ozerne AFB (9th brigade) F-5E FC. Gun sound corrected F-5E FC. F-5E is displayed as 'U' in RWR - fixed J-11. HUD color filter is too transparent - corrected Su-33. Added training missions ATC is not responding if mission started with aircraft in active pause - fixed DCS: South Atlantic Map by RAZBAM Updated: Redone Port Stanley Airfield Minor model fixes across the library Improved: Slightly reduced the video memory requirement for Min Textures DCS: Kola Map by orbx New: Added new airfields: ESPA Kallax Airfield ENKR Kirkenes Airfield ESPE Vidsel Airfield Added infrastructure around new airfields and various other places in Sweden Added enhanced imagery around new airfields Updated: Renamed Bas100 to Vuojarvi Updated Vuojarvi textures Reduction in map space requirement Fixed Fixed BODO ILS corrected Adjusted tree placement at UMOE, XLMV, BAS100 (Vuojarvi) Jokkmokk no longer abandoned, with rudimentary parking until airfield is redone DCS: Sinai Map by OnReTech New: Added 15 Airfields and unique scenes: Quwaysina Birma/Tanta Air Base Al Rahmaniyah Borg-el-Arab/Intl Jiyanklis New Gebel el Basur Al Khatatbah Kom Awshim Beni Suef Wadi Abu Rish El Minya Hurghada Wadi Abu Shihat Ramon International airport Sharm El Sheikh Added military installations of Egypt (northern and southern camp) and military bases on Israel Added Unique objects and architectural monuments, industrial facilities - more than 100 pieces Added more typical scene objects like yacht, ndb tower etc. Added 2 types of acacia bushes for the south of Israel Added Vector data in zones of new airfields, places under unique objects. Added Oil Platforms Improved: Improved city textures and assets New more realistic seabed texture Added parking slots for F-35 and hangar for Israel airfields Improved scenes for helipads Improved night illumination of unique objects Improved the Pyramids of Giza and the tombs around the pyramids Improved trees on mountains in Israel Improved ground textures (more color variety) Fixed: Fixed bugs from users and beta testers (more than 100) DCS: Persian Gulf Map by Eagle Dynamics Fixed ground radar return for different seasons Campaigns DCS: P-51D Debden Eagles Campaign by Reflected Simulations M10 taxi bug fixed DCS: UH-1H Paradise Lost Campaign by Reflected Simulations Complete revamp with Massun's asset pack Performance optimization Old F-4 model replaced with the new Heatblur model AI pathfinding issue fixes DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations M3 - Added the option to choose a gameplan Old F-4 model replaced with the new Heatblur model already g-warm selected for airstart missions DCS: F-14 Speed & Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations already g-warm selected for airstart missions Mission 12 - trigger safeguard added for players that don't follow procedures Mission 15 - AI MIG-21s tuned down a bit DCS: F/A-18C Operation Green Line Campaign by Badger 633 Printable mission briefs updated for missions 1 & 5 . Missions 1, 2, 3 & 5: Briefs updated. Missions 4, 6, 9 & 10: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Mission 7: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed, fail zone around Pala increased. Mission 12: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Aircraft blocking on Carrier fixed. Mission 11: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. SEAD breaking mission fixed. DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion II Campaign by Badger 633 Missions 4 & 6 all variants: Refuel bug fix. Aircraft blocking on Carrier fixed. Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Missions 9B & 10 all variants: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Missions 11 & 13: Aircraft blocking on Carrier fixed. Missions 8 & 9A all variants: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed, Aircraft blocking on Carrier fixed. DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion Campaign by Badger 633 Missions 8 all variants: 410 not landing fixed. Missions 7 & 12 all variants: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Mission 15 all variants: Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. Refuel bug fix added. Missions 1, 9 & 13 all variants: Refuel bug fix. F/A-18C - The Serpent's Head 2 Campaign by Badger 633 Mission 9 & 10. Dud bombs (new fuzing) fixed. DCS: F/A-18C Operation Mountain Breeze Campaign by Sandman Simulations All missions: Static Hornets liveries were messed up fixed. Formation flight requirements slightly eased. Bug related to new fuzes fixed. All missions with JTAC: Added player confirmation of target in sight Mission 1: Typos fixed; AI flying adjusted to be bit smoother Mission 4: Tiger 5 engagement adjusted Mission 5: Hornets stuck on the deck – fixed Mission 8: Flight lead waits for player after AAR Mission 11: Callouts for Maverik and GBU missing the target fixed Mission 12: Flight lead not intercepting enemies - fixed DCS: AH-64D The Four Horsemen Campaign by Fight's On Simulations Added Documents folder Fixed broken CPG radio frequency setting by Foghorn Time acceleration reset trigger added at important times Remounted Apache Longbow Radar M2 – Fixed bad CH-47D trigger on pick-up M6 – Fixed incorrect trigger zone positioning M7 – Fixed bad trigger for mission continuation M8 – Fixed broken GR4s and triggers M11 – Fixed broken CH-47Ds and triggers DCS: UH-1H The Huey Last Show Campaign by SorelRo Mission 5.1: Trigger for troops embarking fixed DCS: F/A-18C Operation Mountain Breeze Campaign by Sandman Simulations Mission 11: Mission not proceeding if SAR helo doesn’t land – fixed

@OnReTech hello, why haven't you guys even thought of telling us about you guys removing the north of Israel and south Lebanon? i am 100% that if ugra media even cared about you using their side of Israel (which shouldn't even matter, its a game and you aren't using any of their assets with no permission), they would've told you to remove north Israel IMMIDIETLY and not a year + 2 months after launch!!! this update ruined ANY ability to do anything in the north side of Israel, thousands of possible missions cant be done anymore just because of an issue which makes no sense at all, PLEASE fix this, or people which try to accurately portray real squadrons will have to buy Syria for north, and Sinai for south, and i think a normal human being CAN understand the fix for this is simple, just bring what was before, don't do this.

@OnReTech Yep, absolute joke... I bought this map for a complete Israel, and have designed missions al over the northern part on the border of Syria and Lebanon. My entire mission/campaign is ruined now... This is a terrible decision and must be reversed!!! Here is the map of my mission area of ops. Took me over 3 months to build this mission for multiplayer for my squad using DML. Now its ruined. Units moved along roads dynamically trying to retake cities, artillery fired at towns, helicopters dropped troops in towns. None of this works now as DML looked at the terrain for its triggers.

IFE G.91 Gina develop update from discord

It’s simply unacceptable to remove content from the map like this after we’ve all paid for it and it was previously included, absolute bs hopefully this can be put right.

This is a terrible decision. Hopefully the map area can be restored. It seems bizarre that anyone would think it was a good idea to remove area and detail from a map that people have already purchased and have been making missions on.

Dear all, we hope you are enjoying a great and hot summer, have plenty of vacation and with that of course time to fly and enjoy life. Below please find the changelog for the latest patch for the F-4. As always we would like to kindly ask you for your feedback and thank you for your continued support! DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations CTD: Fixed potential crash when loading the homebase TACAN. CTD: Fixed possible crash when ejecting. CTD: Fixed potential CTD on spawn. CTD: Fixed CTD when reading compiled Jester LUA files. JESTER-AI: Removed distance-limit for "nearby-airfields." JESTER-AI: Taught JESTER to click the laser code faster. JESTER-AI: Fixed bad locks when attempting a lock during a radar range change. JESTER-AI: Added JESTER Boresight Mode and Aspect Controls for Flood Shots: Jester now supports regular Boresight mode (not just CAGE/BORESIGHT), selectable from the Jester Wheel. He now also supports Aspect Controls for Sparrow flood-shots in regular BORESIGHT and CAGE/BORESIGHT modes, accessible either via Jester Wheel or via Context Action SHORT. HBUI: Increased the bombing table font weight for more contrast. HBUI: Added support for unicode characters in install-path and savedgames-path HBUI: Fixed a potential crash in the browser. Crew Chief: NEW: Crew Chief will now reload the start cartridges if you request him to load new ones while still having the old ones. Crew Chief: Added Crew Chief commands to the WSO seat. Systems: Fixed Pave Spike BIT 3 not working (never fully reaching its test position). Systems: Made engine response faster in the upper RPM range. Systems: Corrected countermeasures weight and drag. Systems: Added logic for TANK 7 warning lamp (tank7 valve stuck despite low fuel). Systems: Fixed countermeasures "continuous" modes (now the countermeasures will dispense as long as the dispense button is held). Systems: Added automatic speedbrake retraction on power loss. Systems: Fixed a bug with the AAR door connection to the utility hydraulic line. Systems: Adjusted autostart procedure to follow checklists correctly. Systems: Fixed ECM pod not being warmed up during hot starts. RWR: Fixed RWR handoff (diamond) audio being stuck sometimes. Inputs: Made DSCG Night Filter (red) a 2-pos bind to match the clickable. Inputs: Changed IFF mode switches initialization to the middle position. Inputs: Fixed bugs with some clickables being accessible from the wrong cockpit. Inputs: Corrected various input names. Inputs: Added 2nd stage trigger keybinds. Inputs: Added antenna elevation relative-axis keybinds. Inputs: Fixed Radio/TACAN command light brightness binds wrong order. Inputs: Added Slow/Fast variants for Target Latitude/Longitude knobs (WSO). (next patch) Inputs: Added UHF Repeater brightness control.(next patch) Inputs: Fixed Jester Scan Elevation (relative) binds being reversed.(next patch) Inputs: Fixed afterburner detent option text and tooltip.(next patch) Inputs: Fixed show pilot body keybind. Inputs: Added some missing TOGGLE and AXIS binds:(next patch) Antenna Switch(next patch) Anti-Skid(next patch) Pilot & WSO Emergency Gear(next patch) Pilot Hook Handle(next patch) Pilot & WSO Emergency Flaps/Slats(next patch) Multicrew: Allow PILOT AUTOSTART command also from WSO seat. Weapons: Added BDU-33 to inner wing pylons.(next patch) Weapons: Fixed bombing table not always updating when the aircraft weight changed. Navigation: Fixed VOR showing true instead of magnetic bearings. Navigation: Fixed INS Reset alignment problems. Navigation: Fixed INS aligning to a wrong heading with the nav comp off- now only gyros are heat-up but the gyros erection does not happen until proper Nav Comp signal is provided Navigation: Fixed wrong wind direction initialization in the Navigation Computer. Visuals: Improved controls indicator background. Visuals: Fixed navigation lights mesh clipping problem. Missions: Updated Training Missions. Missions: Updated several missions by Sedlo and Reflected (thank you!) Mission Editor: Adjusted the description of TGP laser code setting in ME (this setting doesn’t affect weapons settings, only the default TGP code). Mission Editor: AGM-12C, replaced GBU31 Pictogram with AGM-12 Pictogram. Mission Editor: Support absolute pitch trim (iCommandPlaneTrimPitchAbs):(next patch) Mostly meant for mission makers(next patch) Send values -1 to +1 for -5 to +5 units nose trim, i.e. -0.4 to -0.6 for takeoff trim(next patch) Can in theory also be used for user made custom binds(next patch) Localization: l10n fix for missing special options section TIP labels. Liveries: TuAF-67-0285-SEA updated by Aqil - thank you! Liveries: Added fictional Spanish Air Force livery by Reise_Caparzo - thank you!

I'm very keen to assist with EA - but the pure lack of communication on this one is really remarkable, as for just deleating content that was there that alot of people have already built missions around is plain wrong. I can honestly say i would never buy another OnReTech EA product, not due to quality but purely down to the unnacceptable lack of communication when it can be months on end before something is even replied to, or not at all. In addition to this, why are we still missing 80%+ of the real world navigation aids - with gen 3 aircraft being so popular, it is appalling that despite repeated requests it is neither acknowledged or done - a year on and even at new Airfields that have been added - very, very poor.

Israel is such a small country, that dividing it like that is one of the dumbest things you can do. Sure - they will overlap, but who cares?

I bought this map because i want to fly and do missions in israel now i cant, you need to Shame you are doing a scam

IF its removed this is certainly not what i paid for you taking the P ? Sorry its disgusting. You should be ashamed.

Some cinematic bits that I might aswell post here

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At this point, if the developers @OnReTech don't explain themselves soon and provide a timeline for restoring the content, I'll file for a refund. Luckily, EU laws assist me and many others in these cases.

Putting in for my refund enough is enough. Its a joke.

My point is that you can be critical without being insulting. No one wants to come and read through someone just dumping all over the work they dumped hundreds of hours into. No one, least of all Heatblur, are saying Jester is perfect or that their way of implementing it is perfect. People like to conflate "being rude on the internet" with stuff like "unvarnished appraisals" and it's goofy. You can be critical without having to belittle people. And considering they worked with F-4 crewmembers, I'd wager a guess that they have some idea of how crew communications may have gone.

Last chance to pre-order.

Onretech folks, it's way too early to ragedelete all the content you worked on just because Ugra was there first. ED's new terrain engine that lets us stitch multiple maps together is still years away.

09 August 2024 Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, We are thrilled to finally bring you the all new twin rotor DCS: CH-47F in early access. Download now and enjoy this amazing aircraft. During Early Access, you can benefit from a 20% discount. Watch the launch trailer now! The all new CH-47F is an icon of modern air mobility. Known for its heavy lifting capabilities, the “Hook” has been vital in operations across the globe since the 1960s, from the jungles of Southeast Asia, to the deserts of the Middle East. Thank you for your passion and support. Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics CH-47F Out Now The CH-47 has been a cornerstone of U.S. and allied military aviation logistics since its introduction. Its ability to handle multiple mission profiles with speed and agility has made it a valuable asset in modern warfare. The CH-47F’s design reflects a perfect blend of technological advancements and practical battlefield experience, proving its worth time and time again under the most demanding conditions. Airframe and Design The CH-47F features a fully integrated digital cockpit management system, which is a significant upgrade over its predecessors. This modern cockpit enhances operational efficiency by allowing pilots to manage onboard systems more effectively. It is equipped with the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), which improves navigation and battlefield survivability too. The damage resistant structure itself is designed to withstand small arms fire and shell fragments. Performance Powered by two Honeywell T55-GA-714A engines, the CH-47F can reach speeds of over 175 miles per hour (282 km/h), which makes it one of the fastest helicopters in the U.S. Army. The maximum payload capacity is around 21,000 pounds with an external load, meaning it can carry artillery and vehicles, underslung. The range and fuel efficiency allow the CH-47F to fly missions over 400 nautical miles (460 mi, 741 km) and operate with a fuel efficient cruise speed. Missions Versatility The CH-47F is capable of multitasking roles including troop movement, artillery emplacement and battlefield resupply. The triple hook cargo system can also be used for evacuation missions. It also has an impressive set of advanced countermeasures and armour protection for operating in high threat environments. Early Access features 3D models Highly detailed external and internal modelling, including cockpit and cargo hold. Fully interactive, VR-ready cockpit. Highly detailed pilots and animations (3rd person view). U.S. Army Paint Schemes. Avionics and other features Unmatched helicopter flight dynamics that only DCS can provide. Basic trim system and AI helper. High-level Multi-Function Displays (MFD) VSD page HSD full/half pages with digital map support Engine and Power Train full/half pages Fuel full/half pages Flight plan summary page WCA Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and pilot-controlled Countermeasures Dispenser System with chaff and flares. Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) Integrated ARC-186 radio with Voice Chat. Base Night Vision Goggles. Multi-crew AI-side gunners equipped with M60D machine guns. Base multi-crew for online games including pilot, co-pilot and two side gunners stations Cargo Ability to load and unload cargo from the internal bay based on weight and volume. Single-point sling loading. Supporting the new DCS warehouse to warehouse cargo transfering feature Early Access Manual. Quick action missions Training missions Features to do during Early Access 3D models Pilot and co-pilot models for first person view More Paint Schemes. Avionics and other features DAFCS trim system and force trim. Autopilot Hold Modes. Completed MFD pages. Full support of the Night Vision Goggles. Heads Up Display System. Engine fire extinguishers and EAPS system. Multi-crew A second crew member can be another player or the AI. Flight engineer functionality on different stations. Gunner on the ramp. Different machine gun models for side and ramp gunners. Cargo Multi-point sling loading. Extended range fuel system (ERFS II). Full manual. Extra training Missions. Additional Missions. During the past few weeks, we have spent our time improving visuals and functionality for early access launch. We have also been able to provide training and instant actions aimed to help get you in the air in record time! Get the DCS: CH-47F our Shop now! Thank you again for your passion and support, Yours sincerely,

woah a new low in DCS terrain development history just happened. can we have some explanations?

Yeah what the actual? Imagine removing content from a map after a year. Where can we get Steam refunds?

Highly Irregular, Needs fixing now.

Dear all, we hope you are enjoying a great and beautiful summer with plenty of vacation at your hands and free time to fly. Below please find attached the latest changelog for the F-14. With this patch we primarily focused on part 2 of the sound overhaul, including numerous fixes, tweaks and adjustments for the overall soundmix and some new, improved sounds for rear aspect conditions. We also made some minor adjustments to the FM based on SME feedback. As always we would kindly like to ask for your feedback and thank you for your continued support! DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations NEW: Part 2 of the sound overhaul, including several tweaks to gains and levels for an improved overall sound mix: Improved rear aspect high power exhaust sound. Improved overall mix and distant sound blending. Improved flyby and landing approach audio. Increased static directional stability in mid AOA range. Fixed bug with some components not detecting throttle was in MIL position or higher. Fixed AB deadzone slider special option. Fixed and improved afterburner detent sliders. Added a new Afghanistan BFM instant action mission by Sedlo (thank you!). Implemented new DCS bomb fuzing options for the Mission Editor and rearm window. Updated Chinese Localization.

Especially considering the rather famous history of air wars over both northern and southern Israel. Now instead of having a map with both we have two maps with neither! Great...

Taking away parts of the product after selling it is VERY poor form. The map should not have had a large chunk removed. This happening a year+ after release is even worse. Unsat

It's a shame....please restore the North of Israel...we paid for it

This pretty poor form, I believe ED should step in on this as even though its a 3rd party dev ED own the game, and this will severely impact future sales and any future maps by the developer as most will stay away from them.

Yes I’m super excited for that feature to be shown in 2031 and Beyond for roll out in 2033 but for now it’s doing nothing for us.

yeah WTH OnReTech No Updates for a year, piss poor performance, and then this?

There was supposed to be an update, there is a downgrade, where did half of Israel go? It was supposed to be Ramat David, but they cut off the map, and such an important part of it, we could have attacked something in Lebanon or Syria, and now only Egypt was left. What the hell?

To the guys of OnReTech. Do yourself a favour and claim that there was some mistake being made and immediately resolve this issue and you might have the chance to keep some small piece of trust with your customers. After that you better deliver some serious content in order to make up for this.

We are currently finalizing the WSO startup training mission. After that we will move on to systems, weapons etc. We have started the work on the Yom Kippur campaign, called "Days of Atonement"

"Graphics. Moon is oversized - fixed. " dang it. That was my favorite feature for the past month!!

You still have time to finish the entire sentence first.

So first of, thank you for the tracks! What I am seeing on my screen looks all normal and correct to me. I will go through all the tracks and explain whats going on. If something different happened to you when you played it, we have to investigate why (perhaps you have the radar performance special options enabled?). In case my description lines up with your experience, I suspect the issue might just be misunderstanding of how to control Jester, i.e. when to use which Context Command. For that, I would suggest having a quick read of: https://f4.manuals.heatblur.se/jester/combat/overview.html https://f4.manuals.heatblur.se/jester/combat/radar.html And practice until it clicks Here we go. Track 1: * Jester detects both bad guys at 21nm by himself, which is very reasonable for this radar and a small fighter aircraft coming at nose-aspect * at 10nm and 4nm you command Jester to switch the targets (SHORT press), you are not commanding him to lock (LONG press) Track 2: * This time you approach them with a slight angle, RCS increases and Jester can spot them at 25nm already and would be ready for a lock * Jester is ready for a lock the entire time but you never give him the command. Track 3: * Again, approach from the side yields higher RCS, spotting and ready for lock at 25nm * You are flying pretty much at the sideways limit of the radar though, so he loses sight at 20nm * Then you are turning into them and they appear back on the screen at 17nm * at 4nm (very late) you are giving the command to lock * at 3nm Jester obtained a solid lock * with the bandit at 1nm you are entering a hard turn with the target on the gimbal limit while it is deploying chaff. that broke the radar lock and Jester returns to scan mode * you command him now to LOCK the target he just lost out of sight, so he is waiting a few seconds for it to re-appear on screen, which it never does * instead, you probably intended to command him to lock the other guy, i.e. first tell Jester to switch targets (SHORT), then lock (LONG). Watch where his cursor is to tell who you are commanding to lock, it is still on where he lost the previous guy, not the other guy * Also, at ranges below 5nm you should consider switching to CAGE/BORESIGHT mode instead to enable Jester to "lock the target on your nose" instead, much easier to use in a Dogfight. Track 4: * Similar attack profile, targets spotted at 23nm * Command to lock at 4nm, at the same time you are executing a hard maneuver, so Jester fails to lead the target correctly with the cursor (as the proper position would be outside of screen bounds), you moved the target out of screen, Jester lost it and gave up on the lock attempt Track 5: * targets spotted and ready to lock at 23nm * no lock command or anything given, you guys merge and overshoot while Jester was ready to lock the entire time

That's a question I've looked into. It's a similar question that I look into a while ago w.r.t other headsets with only SteamVR drivers. Possible: Yes Difficult: Yes Hopeful: No Sony isn't releasing any proper developer SDK. The only driver that exists is the one in SteamVR. To make this driver work _without_ SteamVR, one would need to write a SteamVR Driver adapter, which would need to implement parts of the SteamVR Driver API to talk to the driver and pretend to be SteamVR. The adapter could then expose itself as an Oculus Quest for example, and plug into VDXR that way. Looking into the guts of the driver, you can see that the following SteamVR Driver API interfaces are used: IVRSettings_003, ITrackedDeviceServerDriver_005, IVRDisplayComponent_003, IVRDriverDirectModeComponent_008, IVRCameraComponent_003, IServerTrackedDeviceProvider_004, IVRWatchdogProvider_001, IVRCompositorPluginProvider_001, IVRDriverLog_001, IVRServerDriverHost_006,IVRCompositorDriverHost_001, IVRWatchdogHost_002, IVRVirtualDisplay_002, IVRResources_001, IVRDriverManager_001, IVRProperties_001, IVRDriverInput_003 Not all of these need to be fully implemented, but at least partially mocked (think like what OpenComposite does for the OpenVR API) to fool Sony's driver sufficiently. On top of that, there's a few compositor features that would need to replicate the behavior or SteamVR's compositor and which don't exist today outside of it or inside Sony's driver (eg: quad layer (not views!) rendering). There's probably over 100-200 hours of work (for a dev knowing that they are doing) to make this happen reliably. All of that for a headset that doesn't even support eye tracking which personally doesn't motivate me to go and do all this work.

I will say, your delivery could use some work. You don't have to denigrate the work to point out issues you have with it. Calling something "pointless development" because you don't like the word order is honestly a bit of a harsh critique that could be phrased much better, especially in a thread where the actual developers are working to explain things and why they are the way they are. Jester isn't perfect, but I think they've done a great job of making him act and sound more human. You may get frustrated at the phrasing, but the ARMA style of "Target, Fishbed, 7 O'clock" is likely less realistic than you're intending it to be, and even just watching streams from real pilots playing DCS shows you that they aren't always exact in their callouts, because things get tense and stuff happens. He isn't meant to be some all seeing personification of the RWR and radar from a modern jet, he's meant to be a realistic representation of the complexity of a multi-crewed plane flying in an engine that was designed before multi-crew was even really a thought in DCS. It's a tough tightrope to walk, and at the very least you could try to be a little less condescending towards the developers who are actively trying to explain how things work at the moment and take suggestions on how they can improve.

On the bright side, we got F-35 circles! Which I don't want, as I want this map for historical (or alternate history) engagements. Having Israel and the sea of galilee area made it possible to do missions to the North and South of Israel from one airbase.

I love flying in the north. I bought the map, becaus i wanted to fly over complete Israel. I absolutely cannot understand the decision. It's as if someone were deleting the last pages of a book or cutting off the back of my car.

@OnReTech why airbase like Ramat David has been removed from the map? Also south part of the Libanon (airports and cities) has been removed as well. It's quite a shame to downgrade it. Why is that so?

Just to make sure - you ED pals know that 9th August is actually today? I have unclassified and ITAR free documents to prove it.

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DCS: CH-47F Landing (COMING SOON)

And a WIP screenshot of the MiG-21 model, that now much more resembles a MiG-21MF. Work done by Odyseus!