howie87

Cool description of exactly what IFF does and how it works on an F-15 here http://www.f-15e.info/joomla/technology/avionics/66-iff-system Seems like the actual function of IFF could be simulated in DCS. Looks like only the codes themselves are classified.

Just map the entire CDU to your keyboard and the UFC to your numpad while you're at it. Never looked back.

As far as I know, going supersonic shouldn't have any effect on the way the aircraft 'handles'. I can't wait until we get an A-10C level F-15C. Think I'm just going to be dissapointed with the avoincs in the flaming cliffs version still. I don't fly the A-10A for the same reason. Clickable cockpits are the future.

I would LOVE an F-16

Yeah, news on everything is slow at the moment. Even the 3rd parties haven't put out anything for a week or two. Here's hoping there will be some exciting announcements towards Christmas.

Well, Wags said he'd hopefully get some pictures up of Nevada running in EDGE instead of the model viewer a couple of weeks ago. Then the lead developer was out of the office for a week and work was slow. Then we had another week pass and only an update on the GUI. I'm still hoping to see some pictures of the engine up and running soon.

Been a while since we heard anything on the Nevada front. I'm hoping for an update this Friday. It felt like we were getting so close and now it's all gone quiet. Calm before the storm I hope!

I say get the aircraft done first, then work on new maps. The simple fact is we don't have enough of either at the moment. Nevada will work as a great training ground while we wait for new jets though. Then I'm sure new maps will start to come out as well. I think a low res, global map with smaller areas of high detail that could be added to in future would be the best option, if EDGE can do that. We need an F-4 Phantom, A-4 skyhawk or some of the century series aircraft before I'd be interested in a Vietnam map. The Hun and the Thud would be awesome to fly against MiG 21's.

Would be pretty damn awesome if they were to announce a surprise Christmas DCS: F15C module (not flaming cliffs). Can't see it happening though with all the stuff they've got on their plate already.

Jaggy mountains...? Falcon 4.0 definitely doesn't look good from 10,000ft with its square grid textures.

Hmm... Think I'll wait for Thrustmaster to make a licenced F/A-18C replica HOTAS. Then I'll sell a kidney and buy it.

Let's get Nevada out the door first! Speaking of which, I'd like to see some shots of DCS running in EDGE soon (in cockpit!). Also it would be nice to see what things look like from around 10,000ft.

Well, they get the basics right but they don't implement engine/rotor stresses, torque, ground effect, translational lift, vortex ring state etc. It's like the difference between ridge racer and iRacing. Sure, if you turn the wheel left the car goes left but the physics that make it happen are vastly different.

Oh god I want this... (Oculus Rift, not the sex simulator)

I'm 1000% sure ED are already working on a way we can bootleg all this stuff for exactly zero pence :D

I agree this should probably be reduced slightly by default to a more realistic level. Hopefully in the next patch...

All of the above! When everything is implemented you'll have my £20.

I can also confirm the fix works (I don't have a FFB stick anyway). Thankyou for fixing this ED and thanks for your help Kuky!

Oh no. I just watched that video. Cringe...

Barbarians! Get the CBU 87's out!

I imagine there are women all over the world saying the same thing about men when it comes to things like fashion and other female dominated areas. Truth be told, I couldn't tell you why I love jets and couldn't give a hoot about what celebrities are wearing. I just do...

I guess the anonymity of the internet does tend to bring out the worst in people. I can't stand playing most games online because of all the immaturity and name calling that goes on. In my experience though the DCS community does seem to be a little more civilised. I'd actually love to see more women playing DCS. My girlfriend however is most definitely not interested!

Fine...? Women and girls who play games are a minority but they DO exist and I wouldn't expect them to be terrified of joining a teamspeak server because *gasp* it's full of men! I can see why some might have that attitude, but women play lots of other games that in general have a much less mature audience.

Well I was thinking more on teamspeak really. I've flown with hundreds of people online and none of them have been female as far as I could tell.

Yeah, fair point. I've never even HEARD of a girl playing DCS though. That's the reason I ask. I think this may be one of the most male dominated activities in the world...