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+ 1 :thumbup: My favorite movie on my favorite war machine !!!;)

We just know that at least one or more modders are still working on the Mi-24 project. For the rest, no new real annoucements since Jan 19. For sure, ED current priorities are the F-16, F-18 and DCS carrier (Syrian map ??). After the release of the F-18 in open beta version, the Hind was normally the next module but....suddenly came the F-16 project. And we can see that during the last 9 months much more were done on the F-16 project compared to the Hind. So ED priority of today will maybe not the same on the day after. We have to live with this and wait for additionnal information... Be patient... But for sure, we are many to wait for this magnificent combat helicopter :thumbup:

For sure we will not see the Mi-24 module in the coming months (even in open beta version), but receiving news times to times lets us continue to dream of a future availability... I requested to NL to share more info on the non-priority modules even if it's only to say that X or Y projects are still under development and are progressing slowly... I am pretty sure that BS3 will come before the Hind. Quiet normal because just an upgrade and as Zhukov has mentionned, the multicrew has to still to be developped by ED.

Gents, None "strategic" news regarding the status of the Mi-24 module but at least the NineLine answer on my concerns about the status of this module...OUR module ! ;) https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4021790&postcount=70

NL, thx a lot for this clarification. :thumbup::thumbup: Each Friday I look forward to your "WE news" and yes I totally agree such communication was inexistant years before and that's a real progress... Please just take into account the fact that sometimes even if there is nothing concrete to say about some modules, it could be good to give some news (even if limited) and not only to be focus on the current priorities (development of F-18, Falcon, Supercarrier,....). The Mi-24 is a good example : - Last Mi-24 development news in WE news : 27 Dec 18 !!! - Last screenshots (from Wags) : 31 May 19

Wouawww very glad to see some kind of discussion... A lot of question or remarks from passionate people and for sure the pleasure to see some return from ED via NineLine. Thx to him :thumbup: And sorry but I will also jump in this discussion hopping to receive the same answer as for the other questions ? What the actual status of the Mi-24 HIND Module? This module was annouced since years now and is expected by a great number of rotorheads. The last released information and screenshot are quiet old now and in fact a lot of us things that the Mi-24 is now placed "on hold or frozen " for another long period of time. The F-14, the F-18, now the F-16...regarding helicopters, the BO-105 is frozen, BS3 is on track but the Mi-24 seems to be "frozen" too! We don't expect to see this module available in open beta in the next few months but we just want to receive cleared and more detailed situation of the module. At the moment ED is "for me" only targetting a part of the simers and seems to forget others... I have to add that I am passionnate by helicopters and I enjoyed hours and hours on the KA-50...but BS3 is for me not the module the the majority of the rotorheads are waiting for. Thx a lot to give me the opportunity to publish my current dissapointment One of your unconditional supporters ! ;)

Notting is confirmed ! The Mi-24 seems to be the next Heli module but the Upgrade of the Ka-50 should most likely come first. Only few informations were already released on the Mi-24 despite the fact that it was announced since a long a time ago. AH-1 W or Z will for sure not release on short or medium term.

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Before the apache, what ever happened to the DCS Mi-24 Hind ? ;)

Same issue for me...you have to pull your throttle (I have the Warthog ) with minimal power, salute, push power forward --> It's magic, I am flying again ! ;)

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Thx a lot Grant & hummingbird ! I have put your advice in practice this afternoon and I saw a great difference. Dumping the additional tanks makes it much easier to manoeuvre as well...

Well, I have been starting dogfighting with my cat for a few days now and I must admit that very often it's stalling, spinning and crashing. In general, during all the dogfight I remain in afterburning (apparently advices of the real F-14 pilots). I feel like I'm not pulling too much during the roll but my speed usually drops considerably. I then notice that my flaps manoeuvring (DLC spoilers) are out and that's what breaks. As soon as I get the spoilers in, I get back to a correct speed. A "tips" or "tricks" to keep my speed is more than welcome... Is it a trick to keep a correct speed? Thank you for your help.... As soon as the dogfight is engaged, release the external cans?

Smoke effects DCS 2.5 OpenBeta I have seen in different videos and screenshots a smoke effect that I can't achieve when I am under DCS 2.5. Is there a trick to have the same result (as on the picture), is it an effect that is not yet incorporated in DCS, photoshop effects or other? Thx Chris OK find ! For those who are interested :

More a Simpit than an office Made for the Ka-50 but currently modified for the F-14B. But ...I look forward for the upcoming (or not) Mi-24 Hind ! :thumbup:

Yes I have 2 x 16 Gb RAM. I have just installed the last update of the OpenBeta version. It appears that the previous one was not properly installed ! So everything is now back as normal... Thxx for your support, Chris Delta59R, same for me, first mission take a while when loading and gest faster afterwards...

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I don't know about you, but DCS is crashing quite regularly when flying with the F-14b in the PG map. Sometimes only long Freezing of the image and sometimes even crash of DCS. I have installed different missions from users and some are not even playable. I have a very powerfull hardware configuration and I had never problems or freezing during the past (Ok I just installed a second screen for my F-14 with the HSE and VDI). On the other maps (Nevada and Caucasus) no worries, all is up and running very well. When starting the mission editor I am quite surprised because the map at the beginning takes a long time to display correctly, even more when it's the PG map. Is this also the case for some of you? For your information I have the OpenBeta version, SP missions only. Thx a lot, Chris

Zoom LANTIRN : FOV (Field of View) with 3 zoom positions

MrDieing Source ? Date of the screenshot ? When I see the progress on the viper, those screenshots makes me think that the Hind project has started yesterday ! Lollll

I'm glad to finally hear some news about the Hind. But I notice that we are talking about a lot of things and that we can see different screenshots... BUT NO screenshot on the Hind progess! :(

My point of view is if the WWII is not a primary target for ED, for sure, rotary wings are their last one ! I don't know about you, but I find that during the last weeks the information published in their WE newsletters were very limited... Fortunately, the arrival of the MIG-19 and the F-14 from Heatblur (02 third party projects !!!) have brought renewal to DCS in 2019...:music_whistling:

I have received my Vibrating pad Gametrix JetSeat FSE today. It took 15 minutes to install the vibrating pad, the software and to run DCS. All was immediately up and running as expected. It's full compatible with the F-14B from heatblur. The software immediately proposed a default setting for DCS and the F-14B ! Thx Andre for this nice immersive product ! Chris

Why not... Is it really a priority for ED to upgrade the Mi-24 AI? If it's in order to have a functionnal Mi-24 gunman or pilot like Jester in the F-14 module...could be interesting...

I just started learning the F-14B from Heatblur. My boy is also 11 years old and the F-14 is his first DCS module. We are learning and practicing the F-14 step by step together. I do first as the pilot and he his playing the RIO with the checklist : Cold and Dark startup Takeoff and landing from Runway Pattern on the airfield Takeoff and landing from Carrier First flying the cat before using weapons or flying in combat missions After my flight we change the seat, he takes control and I am acting as the RIO. Before he takes control I give him a briefing. Sometimes is good to take a sheet op paper, a pencil and explain the aim of the flight. Drawing the mission on it. Ex : Pattern on the airfield : Takeoff runway number 08 (Why 08 and 26 ?) Witch course during the downwind ? Witch course during Base and Final ? Altitude, speed? Motivation is the key. He was so happy when he successfully made his first landing on the USS Stennis ! :megalol: