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Wait longer. Windows thinks that DCS is "unresponsive" and therefore that it "probably" crashed, but usually it is just working hard in the background. After an update it is not uncommon that DCS needs AGES to start up and load the first mission. DCS needs to adjust alot of graphics stuff that was changed during an update, like recompiling GFX shaders and so on. Just wait some more, don't give up unless it takes more than, like 5 Minutes or so. Next time it will start (a bit) quicker. If that really does not help, then post the DCS.log file (C:\Users\<your-windows-user-name>\Saved Games\DCS\logs\DCS.log) here.

"blocking LOS" kann sich aber nur auf die AI beziehen. Unsereins kann ja so oder so nicht durch die Vegetation gucken.

And that is exactly the reason why I am only ordering from an EU dealer - to not have to deal with taxes, customs and other fees - not to speak of having probably going to the customs office myself (during regular office times, eh?) to pick up my package... So, catch-22, I guess.:(

How can I pre-order in Europe? flightsimcontrols.com seem not have them in the store pages?

Sounds like this: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=191426

BST added two separate axes (horiz./vert.) for the door gunners quite some time ago. I haven't tried it out, yet, but looks as if you are not limited to TrackIR + Mouse anymore.

Yes. Modules are activated "per computer", not "per installation" or "per dcs version". So if you have activated modules on your computer and install 2.5 (or update an older dcs version to 2.5), the 2.5 module manager will prompt you to install all your modules right away. (De-)Activation is only necessary if you change your computer DCS is running on (or modify it so much that the DRM thinks that it is a new/different system).

Erm ... before I facepalm and probably hurt myself ... may I ask, who is "us" and why do "you" not just use/read/post in the twelve dozend similar threads in this wishlist sub-forum (and any other sub-forum, for that matter)?

"Critical" might be a relative term ... but I do hope that Razbam will have some updates ready for the Harrier before end of January...

There never was an ACTIVATE GROUP command. What you are looking for is probably GROUP ACTIVATE...

Either the DMT moves as you are closing in at the target if you fly level, or you altitude is decreasing in an, well, increasing rate (plus your speed might increase as well). Either should be enough to calculate the firing solution, I would think?

It should be possible to adjust (or copy and change) the Mission Generator Templates that are used to build the missions. But tbh, I never got to get used to the Mission Generator - it seems to be fairly ... unintuitive.

In general: all modules (aircraft, maps, add-on packs) are working in every DCS variant. But there are two "BUT"s to be aware of! The small "but": But right now, any map besides Georgia is only working in DCS 2.x. This will change soon, when DCS 2.5 will be released in Jan/Feb 2018. The big "but": BUT the DRM systems of Steam and Non-Steam Variants of DCS are NOT COMPATIBLE. That means, it depends on where you buy a module - it will then run only in the respective DCS variant! (There are exceptions, but this general rule does still apply)

The DCS Updater downloads everything into a temporary directory within the install directory. From there the files are moved(!) to their correct position. In the end, that temp. directory is empty and the files in the install directory are up to date.

"Cool" message? Zunis are dumb rockets that do not need any cooling... And CCIP not active? Your HUD said it was. Imo you should have been able to fire without problems. But Weapon Release Button (not Trigger - that one is for Guns and Side(winder|arm) only!) did nothing?

Any module will also be available in DCS 2.5 (without having to re-purchase them or whatever). Whatever you bought for 1.5 will be available for 2.5 eventually and receive updates there. Only if you decide to stay on DCS 1.5, you will not get any updates for it anymore, neither the base game, nor any modules that are installed in it.

:doh: You need to provide more information ... if you want to get help with the issue. Or ... keep it for yourself - but then also keep your attitude for yourself. First, which DCS version are you using? You purchased the KA-50 module - what did the Module Manager of DCS say about the module when you start DCS? Did the Module Manager even ran the installation process for it? If yes, which mission did you start to get into the helo? Post the DCS.log file (in C:\Users\<your-windows-user>\Saved Games\DCS\log\DCS.log ) here. You may need to put it into a .ZIP file first, though.

The flight manual and possible additional documentation of a module is located (aka deeply burried) inside the DCS installation folder. Besides from the DCS installation itself, no Start Menu entries are added when a new module is installed. Reading questions regarding where to find the docs ever so often here on the forums ... ED, please make the docs folder the modules easier accessible! For example, add a link for each module in the module manager that opens the respective Docs folder. And/or add means to get to there as well from the module icons on the main screen. Just make it somewhat obvious of how to access the docs.

The "Special" setting options are part of the module and thus in the responsibility of the respective devs.

+1 for WIP The current implementation of the ASL in auto mode does not exactly help you to line up properly. Rather the contrary, imo. ASL behaving strange

As far as I understand the Angle Rate Bombing System, it should not have to rely on measuring the aircraft's altitude - or rather the difference between it's altitude and the target elevation. The changing slant angle should be enough, afaik.

Harder? I haven't said that. It is probably as complex and difficult to put into software than any other module. But OP asked, why that hasn't happened yet. The answer is: because every developer so far was occupied with other projects and there were apparently no devs with enough time available to work on a B-17. Or F-104. Or ... whatever the favourite airplane of the day of anyone might be.

By respecting the nature of reality where limitless funds and endless manpower do not exist.

I can't remember seeing anything in regards to if we will be able to load up and use JDAMs. But I found out that the A1-AV8BB-NFM-000 is refering to JDAMs several times. For example, there are supposed to be additional parameters that can be entered (UFC/ODU) for JDAMs in the Target Data Block of a waypoint/markpoint. So, will we going to get to utilize JDAMs eventually?

The A-10C shows the estimated impact points ("BATA"? those little circles that appear in the HUD) which are supposedly representing those 5 mils - which is consistent with the measurements of the other HUD symbology. The actual impacts are occuring a lot way outside of those predicted impact points. There were tests performed and result videos posted by the 476th guys back then.