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Roster and latest updates posted, please see first post of this thread.

ED recently announced some tweaking regarding heat seeking missiles but what really caught my eye is the probability stuff they mentioned. Not sure but there could be no accurate formula used to decide whether an A2A missile would hit or not. I mean it could be based on plain probability only, which could be calculated based on the presence or absence of factors like target lock, aspect, countermeasures, look up /look down, G number.... Etc It would make sense as it seems to me a quite difficult task to come up with an accurate way of modeling this given the amount of things coming into play. That being said, there is obviously something wrong with current implementation of SARH missiles and in the main scheme of things, the Flanker is the first to be affected as the ER is its main BVR option. My opinion is that ED must give this some priority and tackle it once for all. Let's remember that this software is first and foremost about combat and there is quite of an issue now at the top of the chain that is crippling air superiority fighters and particularly the Su-27. Also from a PvP perspective, results from anything involving those missiles will be questionable.

Real Eagle driver.

The Mirage and Fishbed versions modelled in DCS are outclassed in the BVR arena by FC fighters as they suffer from both inferior radars and missiles. You're not doing yourself a favor by flying those when Eagles and Flankers are up there. It would have been a different story if we got the -5 Mirage. My advice if you really want to fly the current delta wings would be using comms to get calls from your buddies who can IFF. Let them engage first ans stay in the background ready to intervene from close range when the bad guy is too busy to look for you. Try to avoid exposing yourself or going head to head with Eagles, keep a low profile and use TS to build your SA until a good opportunity presents itself.

Awesome, thanks a lot for your work and support, we will definitely have a look at it :)

Thank you for the clarification. Not sure though if the script can disable the slot permanently if the pilot is dead and disable it until the pilot is rescued if survived the ejection. No worries guys. More events to come. I hope you and EDP 71st will be back on time for SATAC as 1.5 has now officially been released so a starting date has to be set now. Enjoy your time off.

Make sure both protocols are used when port forwarding (TCP and UDP).

Great stuff, Ciribob! The first thought I had is allowing a reserve pilot (or same pilot) to jump in as soon as the slot reopens after the rescue. This could be a fair way to give people who could not sign up on time a chance to fly. Does the script check whether the pilot ejected and landed safely or does it work even if the pilot died (no ejection or fatal bailout)?

NTTR is a relatively new playground so more testing is needed to know the boundaries; that is why we will host a stress test on the first day then the actual battle the following one. That being said, it's looking good so far and we are confident about the 15v30 pure A2A setup for now. We ve got a lot of ideas but the implementation must be one step at a time.

Stock of missiles is already modeled in DCS not sure though if it's stability friendly. There are so many things and features we want, can technicaly throw into the mix but our first priority is to make the server run smoothly for 3 hours with 60ish players. Our next step will most likely be adding S&R choppers to the roster to enable downed survivors a second chance though first we have to see how the new NTTR behaves under pressure. So maybe in RF5.

Modern AAMs is what you are going to have to deal with when things get hairy... That being said let's see how the recent IR tweak feels like (thinking specifically about ET's)

Please make sure to post your application once sorted. No sir, if you eject and survive, you'll be transferred to the hospital for spine screening so no second chance :)

My bad, mixed up the M-2000C with the M-2000-5. I take back my statement then, no force to be reckoned with, at least not in BVR, not with the Super 530 as the main BVR option. Why aren't we getting the -5 instead?

I know the C variant is mainly A2A and uses the MICA in both flavors. In DCS, the AI one has always had MICA capability so no reason whatsoever to not have it now.

Yes probably MICA T; it also has the highest immunity to CM (0.2 probability) on top of the ability to be linked to the radar for silent, guided BVR shots (not sure if modeled). Anyhow, the M2k is going to be a force to be reckoned with!

Great initiative Joe! FSX has been there for ages and have gathered a much larger community. DCS is the best flight sim out there but is still in its very early stages when it comes to breaking through the masses. More people are joining though thanks to initiatives like this alongside the online endeavour ...the future is looking bright.

Sounds cool. It would be great if someone posts the result of every match.

That was a joke meaning he's a very good player.

Added new rule: respawning allowed if shot down by Stuge :D On a serious note though, I.think all 104th should sign up internally on the 104th page as you guys will make most of the aggressor force.

I think TAW would be a good match for you. It's a pretty big wing compared to others so I'm sure you will find a lot of friendly folks to fly with no matter what module you want to hit. They are organized in many Squadrons and have regular internal training missions. They also host some of the best public PvP events so they have experience in and outside of their team. If you ever want to specialize in the Su-27 then try the 51st PVO, a great bunch of guys and the best out there when it comes to Flanker. Same goes for the 104th Phoenix if you lean towards the F-15C.

Thanks, so it seems moving from Steam to standalone is possible but not the other way around.

Sorry about late reply, I'm not sure Steam version would work, I think best is to use the regular DCS.

Here is the official review of the latest event: Top Gun 2 http://sa-sim.com/top-gun-2-the-birth-of-an-ace/ A lot has also shifted in the SA rankings as Finnish pilots grabbed 4 top 10 seats in the A2A category. http://sa-sim.com/rankings/ Next destination: Red Flag Nevada with the sign up still open http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=154092 Also SATAC championship waiting on DCS 1.5 release to get a kick off date. S!

Update complete now with the rankings, hall of fame etc.. http://sa-sim.com/top-gun-2-the-birth-of-an-ace/ S!