Bowie

This has not been my experience since the damage model updates. Fly a lot of single player in the P-51D-25, 16 v. 16 against a combination of Bf-109's and FW-190's. And while the damage is .50 M2, and though a little on the ineffective side, it does do the job if put in the right place, and predictable results are observed. Hits that produce oil/water/fuel vapor trails, will result in the eventual cessation of those trails, quickly followed by a seized engine. A water jacket steam cloud hit produces the same result much quicker. Have doggedly followed these A/C and have observed increased hits produce increased damage effects resulting in loss of flight control, fire, or engine failure. It is easy to forget that WWII A/C, in the main, are hollow shells, with a few small but key components that may also be armored. So, especially for wing mounted weapons, range (conversion) and marksmanship, including a centered ball, are extremely important. Have observed on many occasions that a 1/2 second burst into a German fighter, when the span/length is 1/2 the 70 Mil gunsight ring and the ball is centered, put directly into the cockpit to spinner area? Results in catastrophic damage and systems failure. Have also tail-chased them at half that range in a scissors fight, emptied the magazines, perforated the A/C, and they fly away, hollow and armored. Bowie

And you are? Have you set up a test mission to confirm it? A matter of a coupla minutes to anyone that's interested. Look forward to your observations. Bowie

It could be construed as random wandering, but it occurs at a magic hyper-speed, say 5x normal. It was fine before the last update. Formation flying - should be a simple test and observation for the DCS Dev Group. Bowie

Generally set up the P-51D-25 for short range combat missions with 41% fuel load. Or, roughly 60% of wing tank capacity. That's ~ 54 gal./wing tank, and an empty fuselage tank. Good for a 45 minute combat flight: (15 min. climb/15 min. fight/15 min. return) and ~ 15 min. of fuel to spare. At this weight, will out-fly a FW-190, and stay with the Bf-109 (w/ a notch of flaps), and beating it at the end. Bowie

The P-51D-25 has a very high fidelity flight model. Just trim it for level, "hands-off" flight. Bowie

Same issue. Found that after logging in on-line, and then Ctrl+Alt+Del Task Manager to access internet connection, can shut down connection and get a Three(3) day clock for "saved log-in authentication." Please advise. Bowie

Hello DCS/Dev Team: Fly daily P-51D-25 missions from cold start/Normandy44 map. Flight generally consists of: - Four(4) Sections of... - Four(4) P-51D-25's ea., Three(3) of which are AI, including the Flight leader Section. - All pilot skill level Trained or higher. - All in "finger four" Section formation. - In a staggered altitude diamond Flight box formation, set in missions manually with way-point data. With the last up-date: AI aircraft formation station-keeping now resembles massless "butterflies." Will trim for "hands-off" flying (great fidelity) for the initial climb (12,000 ft/160 mph/1,000 fpm.) Generally spend the time practicing very close formation flying, moving between the Three(3) AI Sections, with no issues. Now, it is visually ridiculous and dangerous, as the AI Aircraft struggle to hold station within the Section and Formation while zipping back and forth in every axis. This occurs in both Std. and MT modes. Formation Butterflies.trk Please advise. Bowie

Considerably firmer than the new LG physics. Bowie

Would think Guadalcanal to Rabaul would do nicely. Bowie

It's not that it's a bad choice. After the Essex Class, it is a fine stand alone Carrier choice. But, for the '44 PTO? in lieu of the Essex Class, not the best choice. May be corrected as we discuss, like the USS Forrestal showing up with the Super Carrier. Bowie

Yorktown Class: of which there were Three. Only One of which even made it past the initial Solomon's naval battles, armed w/ Wildcats? With the Essex Class already in process, the inspired choice would have been the Independence Class. Of which there were Nine, w/ multiple in each Carrier Battle Group, all but one making it past the Philippines, and armed w/ Hellcats. [ED_dropping_ball] Nice Carrier, though. Bowie

Hmmm.... Bowie

Yes, this is a Uge problem in Stick-n-Rudder 4K combat. Have resolved the issue somewhat, by resetting the FOV to 45° (from 60-80°), and then correcting the eyeball location. WWII fighters now have a < 2.25nm visual detection range, but it should be Twice that. The views are now more accurate as well. Have these on buttons: Head in and out of the cockpit. Bowie

With the impending release of the DCS "PTO," massed naval AA will play a major part. Does your programming contain Ballistic Coefficient/Air Resistance and Rate of Fire randomization? If not, the effect is "Star Wars" Laser Cannon, and the affect is unrealistic. In CFS2, being open-source, we solved the problem in two ways: 1. Alter each gun's Rate of Fire. By 2% intervals (+/- 6%) above and below Average Rate of Fire. This gives an initial broadside, and then dispersed rate fire from then on. 2. Set Muzzle Velocity by Time of Flight to Range/Altitude. For whatever the standard engagement range/altitude (20mm, 5", etc.) find the table or calculation for Time of Flight to that Range/Altitude. Then, Divide the engagement range/altitude by the time of flight to that range/altitude, to get an average Muzzle Velocity, and then alter it (+/- 6%) as above. This produces the oft cited "Golden BB" effect. Rounds randomly, or in streams, arc up at the A/C, like tennis balls, and are even avoidable, as they arrive at the A/C at the same duration of flight time as the real thing. Thanks for the work, and am looking forward to the PTO w/ great anticipation. B/RE: Bowie

A plane w/o guns - is like a woman w/o... Bowie

Me? Have three WWII modules: P-51D/BF-109K/FW-190A. Bein' an ole time, die hard, CFS2 pilot, stick-n-rudder flyin' is what makes the world go round. So, yes, the ETO is big, and the PTO, w/ carrier Ops, will be even bigger. As long as ED doesn't drop it for Basketball, the way M$ did? My money is green - let the good times roll. Bowie

Out-Standing! Thanks for the work, and insight. B/RE: Bowie

This is not a debate - but a query. CFS2, we did this to the DP files all the time. No sweat for a programmer. Cut-n-Paste. Bowie

This sounds like an easy one. The effect already exists, just link it to the proper damage. Bowie

They explode on impact w/ the ground. They explode in mid-air collisions. Exploding fighters was a very common occurrence in combat. When green vapor clouds are pouring from the plane, and the engine fire has propagated half way down the fuselage? That plane would detonate. Even tracers into the green vapor cloud would detonate it. Please advise. Bowie

Bowie

This is so much hysterical adolescent nonsense. No One - is demanding... Anything. Some are simply tired of the seemingly endless hype and waiting. Aversion and hostility toward contrary opinion is both inciteful and detrimental to this thread. Unless that is what you are getting paid for. The rest of us are simply looking forward to this project, and would appreciate honest and accurate updates when available. That's it. Just that. Bowie.

Believing you can tell Adults what to do - is part of the adolescent sycophantic behavior mentioned. Not understanding the poor business practice coupled with poor reading for content skills only reinforces that. If you are interested in an example of better business practices? Suggest that you look at the 2023 End of Year Development Report - A-7E Corsair II , as an example. EDIT: Have read the magnitude-3.com/2023/11/04/2023-annual-update/ , and it was excellent. Will remain on this thread, and look forward to this module's development and release. You, may do as you please. Bowie

Out-Standing! Thank You - for both your work precision, and your understanding of human nature. Look forward to doin' business with you. Keep up the good work. Bowie

The most disturbing thing about this is the sycophantic defense of a poor business practice. "Relax, we are building your house." Eight years later - "You don't understand, and it's wrong to question." Why? No one - is asking for anything but common courtesy, and adults know that it will be ready when it's ready. And again, administrative threats - are a poor substitute for argument in the arena of ideas. Bowie