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So as I understand it, the man issue is pathing and folder restructuring, correct? I ask because k was planning on cracking open the broken mods and trying to learn from what was broken

Wasn't a third party dev shot down from making an A-4 by the manufacture? Won't this pose issues for this project? Good luck in any case

Additionally, I am so interested in the story of this gentleman, I am trying to reach out to him and let him know that in my own trifling way I am attempting to pay homage to his experience. Perhaps he would be kind enough to give his take on it when it's done! Maybe he even flies DCS-L-39, or will if someone tells him about it :)

Hey guys, with the recent release of the L-39ZA, I was inspired by this incredible tales to build a challenging single player, possibly adversarial MP option mission based on this scenario: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/venable-freedom-flight-ep-413321976-360347061.html?d=mobile I plan on putting some work into this mission and testing my building ability, so I want to make a good production out of it. I was hoping to get a Romanian speaking forum member to record a couple lines of dialogue for me if it wouldn't be too much trouble. Just PM me or reply here if interested! Also if there are any particularly skilled mission builders who would like to collaborate on this with me, I can share the mission on a drop box and we can make a team effort out of it. I think it would be a pretty awesome scenario for a mission! *Note- aside from my own personal opinion, I recognize there may be individuals who do not agree with actions of the man in this story for various reasons. This isn't meant to express a political opinion, just to tell a story much in the sense a movie would. Obviously I approve of his actions given the circumstance, but that is merely my opinion and I have no intention of creating a debate. Additionally, I realize some may see it from the opposite perspective!*

Appreciate you adding this to some of my favorite aircraft. I'm planning on using this on a OP Monday night, to your knowledge is it working in the latest build? (DCS 2 Alpha)

I would wager it's due to file restructuring. I'll take a crack and see if I can get it working

Since the mirage is said to require almost no rudder in normal flight thanks to FBW, I should think this is just WIP inaccurate behavior on the part of the turn coordinator

I hadn't realized ED was planning to actually do a 262 until I saw this thread. Nice! I'll be taking this bird online and killing F-15s with it.

That phrase sounds so familiar for some reason :lol:

The MiG 15 and F-86 are actually pretty solid, but I agree wth OP in that was is considered "beta" is a bit of a departure from the conventional sense. They have been extremely long. Heck I'm still waiting for some MI-8 gunners, and it came out before the Sabre! If the label is the issue, I guess it would be better for the devs to just say the aircraft will be in active development for years after release up front, although that may impact sales for some.

Hey guys, I made a mod that adds some of these weapons. If you guys want I can try to modify it so it fits this chart as closely as possible. I have a modman version as well. I'll attach both. The Zip version is for modman users. Here is a link with a video I made explaining safe install. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=161027 Use the mods I attached below as they are most recent, and I'm updating my forum thread tomorrow. If someone can translate the weapon names on that chart for me I will go to work on a separate mod that attempts to add only what is on that chart, otherwise I will just go with weights. Some of obvious like the rocket pods. L-39ZA.lua L-39ZA_Weapons_Upgrade_v1.0.zip

Awesome, sure as heck wish I could see it. That picture is beautiful BTW. What a plane!

It seems semantical to bring up the real life versus DCS side of the argument, sense the whole point of DCS is to give us the most realistic simulation of these aircraft available, I am only concerned about how the DCS aircraft will fair against eachother, using what we know about the RL birds to get an idea of how it will/should be. This is certainly an interesting debate, and I think these aircraft will be exceptionally good matches for eachother, so I am very excited. Having a large amount of hours in the MiG 21, particularly in PVP situations, I have to say there is truth to some of the disadvantages of the MiG, although they are a bit overstated in some cases. The MiGs visibility is not all that bad actually. I have rarely lost sight of an enemy aircraft in a dog fight due to visibility issues. The only nasty bit is rearward visibility and performing S Turns and 6 checks regularly to keep someone from jumping you. As with the Sabre and MiG 15, the climbing performance and speed advantage of the MiG will make things tricky for a Tiger pilot. This will give the MiG the option to totally avoid a turning fight, where the F-5 would have an advantage, particularly in guns only due to a better sight. As a MiG pilot, I will use my speed and EAB climbing ability to disengage or zoom and boom, as a Tiger pilot I will do everything I can to draw a mig into a low energy turn fight Some talk has been made about the MiG being as slow as the F-5 with 6 missiles on the wings. I do not think this is accurate, and will test today. Also the MiG will almost surely out accelerate the F-5 in every scenario. The advisory radar/SA advantage certainly goes to the F-5, but make no mistake- the MiG is not useless as locating targets without a GCI. I use the RP-22 radar regularly in single player and multiplayer to locate targets that I didn't see visually. Like most things on the MiG, it takes work to master. The time restraint is a draw back, but after 20-30 minutes of CAP I'm not far from heading back anyway in most cases, and the Radar is turned on and off to take peaks. The F-5 will enjoy a radar advantage, but has no missiles that use it if I understand correctly. All and all both excellent aircraft, very well matched. In skilled hands I still submit that the MiG will be at an advantage, but this is in no way stating victory is assured. I defeat 4th gen aircraft with the 21, when on paper I should loose every fight. The most important part of an aircraft is the pilot holding the stick

It's possible, I see your point of view. although I think expert pilots will probably tip towards the MiG as well. It's just my opinion though, we will see once it releases! Actually I enjoy ground attack in the MiG and other fast movers immensely, so I am equally excited to do some ground pounding in the F-5 as well

Yea, I was getting a G force effect from the release! lol. I removed them in the latest version but put in some other rocket pods

Hey guys, per request I have updated this mod. I added B-8 rocket pods and R-73s which are in use by Syrian L-39ZAs, however I removed the SU-25 SPPU gun pods and the S-24B heavy rockets for realism, and because the S-24B rockets don't work too hot on the little L-39ZA. I will leave both mods up so you guys can pick what you want. Feel free to let me know if you have any requests! BELOW- L-39ZA Mod with with B-8s, R-73S, NO S-24s, AND NO SPPU GUN PODS (MiG 21 Pods still in place) *EDIT Updated with both the HE and Smoke marking B-8 pods! L-39ZA.lua

I cannot wait to have the F-5, and I love a challenge, but in equal hands generally speaking I feel pretty confident the MiG 21 will mop the floor with the F-5. Heck I could be wrong, but only two missiles and the MiG likely being able to get the front aspect shot depending on what missiles the F-5 gets spells big trouble for the F-5

A video, or some type of tangible WIP type thing is very much needed to ease the concern of quite a few customers

Honestly I'm starting to loose hope. Seems almost every update or word we get from the devs doesn't really tell us what is actually going on in the CC development, but merely rather hollow reassurances. The L-39C released, was patched, received its second version and out of beta in the time between official updates on the C-101CC, and what's worse is ED has a lot going on beside the L-39. Aviodev, a work in progress video or batch of screen shots would go a very long way

I think the Viggen has actually become my most anticipated plane of 2016. I honestly think I want it more than the F-14, and tied with the F-18C. I never would have thought that back when it was (sort of) announced, but it has really grabbed me and it is a freaking awesome airframe that honestly fills a hole in our sim aircraft line up!

Finding out the BK 90 is confirmed, along with zooming Mavericks made my week!!! Finding out there is still no known date for release announcement then promptly unmade my week :( But I'm still excited!

No problem! Glad you are enjoying! It does add some pretty cool capabilities, no? Convoys don't look so scary anymore with 4 23mm hangin' off the wings :)

Hey guys I love the L-39ZA, and the Pk-3 gun pods, but we all know sometimes good ol' 7.62mm can't get the job done! I read the real L-39ZA was tested with 23mm pods, so I have created a mod that enables two new types of gun pods on your L-39ZA. I have made a quick video explaining the installation for those users who are unfamiliar with this type of thing. Enjoy! *UPDATE 7/2/2016- I've added the following weapons: R-73 available on all stations AIM 9 available on all stations MiG 21 Gun Pods UB-32 Rockets S-8 Series Rockets, 20 Rockets per pod S-13 heavy Rockets (For when the L-39ZA has to bust something big) MBD-2-67U - 4 FAB-100- This is a rack with 4X FAB 100s per rack FAB 500 M62 RBK 500 NOTE: YOU CAN EASILY GO OVER MTOW WITH ALL THESE AVAILABLE WEAPONS SO LOAD CAREFULLY!!! REMOVED: S-24 Series Rockets (Recoil was too much for airframe) SPPU Gun pods (Not really needed with MiG pods and the flex functionality didn't work) NVG Mod intergration coming soon! Above install video should still work as of OPEN BETA 1.5.4xx * [ame] [/ame] photo host L-39ZA.lua

LOL! Exactly, Hrothgar! Really though this isn't a question of realism and aircraft equipment. They should be available to all pilots. The only thing which really matters on the plane's end is how NVG friendly the cockpit lighting and displays are, and for an aircraft like the L-39ZA that isn't a big issue.

For what it is worth, I love those Pk-3 gun pods. A blast to murder convoys with!