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Wow, that's a record!

Sorry for this cringe reaction, but from experience I can tell you it normally takes weeks after module release, for ED to finally add a new category in their user files section. For some reason it seems impossible for them to have the unit category available at (EA) release date. We, the community, have to ask for it with every new module...

Strange to see how many people seem to have this issue. On my pc, during the splash screen if I press alt-tab, I get control back (usually use the time to browse this forum ) Fwiw: my DCS pc is still running on Win10

It's definitely not needed to shut down the aircraft to stow the hook. Although I must admit I've never done it with the engine running, it's a very simple action. Place the hook switch in the up position, lift up the hook all the way, then use one of your feet to kick the hook (approximately halfway) into its latch. In real life you will never do this with the engine running because the hook is only used as a backup if the wheel brakes fail. Which means the aircraft is captured by the barrier cable, will be at the end of the runway with faulty brakes, will not continu taxiing, will shut down there and be towed to a hangar/shelter.

A Balkans map without Villafranca AB would be a crime

(Not made by me, but I don't think it was shared here yet)

@BIGNEWY; Reading latest newsletter, can we expect something similar to the FARP logistics system added for the Chinook? (or will the announced C-130 system also be usable for us Hook drivers?)

What a coincidence. I visited the Montelimar museum last summer holiday when we were in the neighborhood. Very nice and extensive museum with friendly personnel. They even gave me a private tour to their airworthy Bronco A few pictures:

If you're referring to the YT video I'm guessing you are.. Without diving into the actual "discussion", or I'd rather say "reactions" from the community (which for obvious reasons will probably not be allowed on this forum); from what I've observed and without judging, the general consensus in reactions of the community after seeing this leaked video, are definitely not complaints about bugs or comparisons with BMS But until someone dares to post a link here to said YT video (I don't ) it's unsure if we are talking about the same video. (My expectations are, that this thread won't have a long life )

Thanks for answering MAXsenna

Do note that Earth curvature is not modeled in current DCS maps (the excessive transmitting range seems more like a bug or simply not simulated)

In your OP you said "we need cold war trainers" I responded that perhaps you meant to say that "you" wish for additional trainers. I (and many community members with me) don't need any more cold war trainers in DCS and rather see the effort spend elsewhere. No forum rules broken as far as I can tell. Good luck with your wish mate

Who do you mean by "we"? Just in case you had the illusion to speak on behalf of the entire community: I certainly do not "need" any trainer module in DCS.

Cool! (I also always judge performance by "feeling/experience" )

Sounds/looks great Any noticable effect on performance? (unfortunately, life won't let me try for myself for a while)