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I would also think creating two levels of detail for models would be double the work but maybe I’m not understanding how ED is doing this stuff.

Sure hope the save game feature works in MP. Something as “simple” as the mission is saved when the last client exits the server would be great.

Al Jaber AB, Kuwait was a key base post Desert Storm, during the second Iraq War & during Operation Inherent Resolve...if the base is not included in the map that will be a huge mistake IMO.

Wags mentioned in an interview earlier this week they "hope" to update the NTTR map someday to the latest map tech but the map team is busy with other maps. Sorry don't recall the timestamp.

Having flown the real world sim at Moody and Whiteman and talked to multiple pilots over the years even the real jet requires trim often.

Virtual 303rd Fighter Group 2023 Virtual Hawgsmoke....Koop won the overall event and Hellpig won 'Closest to the pin'

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Nope meant what I typed. Guard/reserve could because A-10A+ (plus), AD couldn’t.

Haven’t updated yet but based of this and others posts I’m assuming ED didn’t add the tactical data network (TDN) subpages in the comm page. This would be where network stuff can be updated in the jet. hopefully it’s gonna happen “soon” otherwise it’ll be an issue for MP groups.

In the travel pods on 4 & 8 lol

That's not correct...was tested back in 2013 and it is now an authorized loadout for combat operations. What we have in game isn't sergeant fletcher though so no it wouldn't be used in combat. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/a-10s-external-fuel-tank-tested-for-combat-environments/ But as mentioned the original post isn't a bug its an actual real world limitation.

Virtual 303 Fighter Group Flight Night; 5 October 2023

What stitches are not correct, the pit is basically set up on a cold start exactly how I set it up for my pilot when I was crewing the A-10?

Yup but the post you’re quoting is from 4 days before the newsletter. My response when the newsletter hit…

Suite 10 has some nice symbology that was added to the HUD for laser rockets. I’m gonna assume that’s not was is being updated though. anytime the A-10 gets some love I’m happy, excited for the eventual “gateway” so we can set up to include formerly known as link16 capable aircraft

I’m assuming “SNS+INS” is referencing EGI Navigation (ENAV)? Wonder if ED can’t use that terminology the same as they can’t use Link16 anymore.

Appreciate the shout out for the v303 Fighter Group and the A-10C II updates look awesome. Looking forward to when the gateway is added to the data link network so A-10s on SADL can interact with others aircraft on the other network formerly known as Link 16 ;)! Curious what the new functions for the APKWS are, is it HUD symbology or something else? And any updates to the ARC-210s functionality is awesome (hoping for a surprise second one eventually lol) Either way love that the A-10C is getting some love!!!

Few shots from last nights flight night...(Surface Attack 1 training sortie for one of our new members).

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Right now I'd just be happy if the A-10C got the same datalink items coming to the Viper and Hornet but so far crickets.

v303rdFighter Group Flight Night Shots

For one "the aircraft didn't even "know" there was a TGP there." isn't true in the A-10A+ the jet did know it was there, it wasn't just toss a TGP on the station using the same wiring and old TV screen the A model had for the maverick, the cockpit had a new TV and interface that replaced the old TV screen. I can't find any pictures of it anymore to show you though.

Said it in the original post, they are A-10A+ (plus) models. Basically an upgrade the Guard and AF reserve did prior to the A-10C upgrade. Not completely accurate but close. The “plus” upgrade wasn’t as simple as you put it. “The A-10A+ program leverages BAE’s smart color displays, which were installed as upgrades in a number of ANG and Reserve aircraft during 2006 to provide moving map displays et. al. Under A-10A+, the same SADL(Situational Awareness Data Link) radios used by the A-10Cs are inserted to receive information re: the position of friendly forces, and that information is routed through the smart color display into the pilot’s Head Up Display (HUD) for viewing.” https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/kicked-up-hogs-the-a-10a-program-04217/

Crazy to think the v303 FG is one year old, lots of work has gone into establishing a training program that is challenging to our members but not over the top. The group is closing out our Summer 2023 deployment to Jordan and will be focusing on B-Course and Mission Qualification Training (MQT) for some of our current students and opening the doors to new pilots. Our next scheduled deployment for Operation Hedge of Protection is 1 January. Although as previously mentioned our training focus the next few months is B-Course and MQT in December we will be starting our deployment spin up training with each squadron training on specific mission sets in anticipation of deployment taskings. To keep things interesting we break up the routine of training with the Group by going on temporary duty (TDY) to Andersen every few months. We are also going to have our internal Hawgsmoke completion for the A-10C and early next year Gunsmoke, which will be a group wide competition pitting A-10C, F-16C, and F-15E pilots against each other for bombing and gun employment bragging rights. The v303 FG has two dedicated servers up 24/7. Our training dedicated server always has our NTTR or Guam training maps running. Dedicated Server 2 is our combat mission server, when not deployed this server is used for application sorties and other one off missions (i.e. free flight tour of a new map when released). The v303 FG prides itself on using real world procedures within DCS World but not taking ourselves overly serious aka "relaxed realism." We have our Manuals, In-Flight guides, training programs, etc. but our main focus is establishing friendships within the Group and letting people know it's okay to make mistakes, this is a hobby we aren't trying to LARP as USAF pilots. Many of us have or currently are serving in the US military, we may not be pilots but we have enough structure in our life so we try to maintain a healthy balance between realism and enjoyment. We have pilots within the group that have been flying together for over 10 years, these bonds are in my opinion what make the v303 FG special. We are currently recruiting A-10C and F-16C pilots for Class 23-01. Our goal is to open recruitment up for F-15E pilots September 15th, as soon as we have our initial Surface Attack (SA) and Night Surface Attack (NSA) courses finalized. Having been part of Command Staff in other virtual organizations and being a founding member of another I am very aware members of the DCS Worlds multiplayer community have lots of options. Stop by and say hi on our Discord and if you're interested drop an application on our website. If the v303 FG is not for you we wish you the best of luck in your search for community within the DCS World MP community. There are some outstanding groups within this community with a legacy we hope to someday share. Attack! Snoopy