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Well, the built-in GPS system is not determined to be precise enough for GPS-only landings. They are forbidden to use the GPS in landings. ILS and TACAN beacons are not that bulky. They largest component is the antenna and they can be erected quite fast. By the time the FARP is ready for business, so will be the radio navigation aids.

The M-2000C does have the DCS name: DCS: M-2000C by RAZBAM. The AV-8B NA will be given that name in due time.

Good question. I'll ask ED about the nature of beacons for FARPS.

Both have the same flight model, the difference is due to the mismatched updates.

Unlike other aircrafts, the AV-8B NA's AWLS requires a bit of preparation before the flight start. The systems uses preset channeis with localizer and glideslope frequencies. It also connects to an associated TACAN station to get range information. The system is meant to be flexible enough to use mobile radio navigation beacons that maybe set in a FARP or improvised runway. The pilot cannot change the preset frequency in a channel, althoug he can change the associated TACAN channel and XY mode. The system can store up to 20 channels. In order to simulate this, I've been forced to create a configuration file. Currently this file contains the frequencies of all ILS equipped airports in Caucasus (or Nevada). You can edit this file to your hearts content but only the first 20 entries will be loaded to the AWLS channel list. The information that must be provided is the following: Airport name (alphanumeric) Runway number (alhpanumeric) ILS frequency in Mhz. Range 108.0 - 112.0 Mhz Airport TACAN channel (if exists). 0 if the airport does not have a TACAN Airport TACAN channel mode: 0 == X, 1 == Y. ILS glideslope in degrees. Valid values 2.0 to 6.0 in 0.1 increments ILS Azimuth offset from RWY. Value is in feet (integer). Range: +/- 310 feet in 1 feet increment ILS Elevation offset from RWY. Value is in feet (integer). Range +/- 31 feet in 1 feet increment When it is loaded you get a list similar to this: 00269.933 INFO AV8B_CPT: ----------------------------- 00269.933 INFO AV8B_CPT: AWLS Channel List: 12 entries 00269.933 INFO AV8B_CPT: Chnl 1, ILS Freq 111.50, TACAN: 67X, GS: 3.0, AZ: 0, EL 0, Name Kobuleti, Rwy: 07 00269.933 INFO AV8B_CPT: Chnl 2, ILS Freq 108.75, TACAN: 22X, GS: 3.0, AZ: 0, EL 0, Name Vaziani, Rwy: 14-32 ... ... 00269.933 INFO AV8B_CPT: Chnl 12, ILS Freq 111.10, TACAN: 0X, GS: 3.0, AZ: 0, EL 0, Name Sochi - Adler, Rwy: 06 00269.933 INFO AV8B_CPT: ----------------------------- I think this is the best way to simulate how the ALWS operates.

Now the aircraft can navigate with both flight plan and TACAN As usual, more images in our FB page.

Yes it can.

As requested: For the rest you will have to go to FB.

Yes, the AV-8B NA model is undergoing a rhinoplasty right now.

The nozzles are axis controlled so any axis control will work with them.

At this time there is no AI VTOL since there is no SMF vectorial thrust. ED will develop one but I don't know the status of that project.

This is what I know about USMC aviation: The PLUS is still considered a CAS aircraft with secondary Fleet Defense capability, thus the AIM-120s. So, it is an attack aircraft first and fighter second, with or without radar. All USMC aircraft are considered CAS, in the same way that every single marine is a rifleman. They are used to provide support to the marines in the ground. They are not supposed to be out there in the blue yonder hunting for enemy planes. That is why Mig hunts were done by both the USAF and the US Navy but not by the USMC. Yes, USMC aviators can fight with the best but they are not supposed to do so. I'll be happy if somebody else can tell me if I am right or wrong.

Some images of how the M-2000C looks under 2.1.0 graphics More images in our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/RazbamSims/posts/1349749038445064

A short video showcasing the ACP Weapons Release Parameters logic

Flare Salvo test (10 flares only) vs. the real deal.

No it doesn't. You need to carry a pod. Not at this time, but you can see it in the top image in my post. The panel to the right of the right MPCD.

The RWR, Chaff+Flares and Jammer Pod are now active. It is funny. I can make a cross because the AV-8B NA does have decoy dispensers that launch upwards.

I cannot say anything beyond the fact that we will develop the PLUS when we get an AG radar.

Yes, CptSmiley is also on board the AV-8B N/A team as the FM developer. He is busy right now but expect his comment to appear here any day now.

Air Refueling Advisory lights LEFT == Left fuel group is receiving fuel RIGHT == Right fuel group is receiving fuel READY == System is ready for receiving fuel but no fuel is flowing.

I'll make a video after mother's day. As for the FM, all the major features are done but now comes the hard part: tweaking the FM so it conforms to the real aircraft, this is a time consuming effort that can only be done by trial and error.

Normandy test! I took the bird for a test in the Normandy map. More images in our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/RazbamSims/

Both the N/A and PLUS were upgraded to color displays and had the number increased from one to two. The Day Attack and the TAV-8B (two seater trainer) have a single monochrome display.

No MAWS nor MWS. I have checked all available images for sensor locations and there are none. Without the sensors it is impossible to add those devices.

From GlobalSecurity.org: Full article here: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/systems/an-alq-231.htm Page was modified in 2016 but it indicates that the Intrepid Tiger II has been used as an all spectrum jammer (radios and radar) in Afghanistan since 2014. Or at least that is how I read this article.