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Don't know about the OP, but mine haven't changed. And I'm still seeing a difference, particularly as it comes to the Mi-8.

But eventually? Could be you're not.

Very disappointing? Nope, very EA. Didn't you know the plane isn't finished yet?

Nope. Mi-8MTV2, which is the subtype we have. Shouldn't have talked about a V3 specifically though, because any recent RL version would of course do.

But then, novelties sell, and everything has a novelty value when first introduced. And regardless of how you'd improve it, the Hip won't be a new addition to DCS. So I'm willing to bet ED's not going to do it.

Oh yeah, I'd be interested in Hip V3 too, for that matter. So ED could make a completely new module and price it accordingly, and also offer it discounted to V2 Hip operators.

Yeah, feels like controller axis dampening was reduced globally a couple of patches ago. I first noticed it flying the Mi-8, which was much more lively and sprightly after the change. It wasn't nearly as noticeable with the fixed-wing A/C, however. But yeah, seems something has/was changed IMO too. EDIT: And no, patching the sim did not change any of my A/C-specific preferences or flight modes, so it definitely wasn't that either.

Adding new functionality takes time and incurs costs. So like it or not, we're going to have to pay for it, or make do with the old model. It really is that simple.

My thoughts exactly Weta.

:lol: A CLASSIC!!! Thanks for reminding me, gotta check if Youtube still has this available...

Was a bit rambly IMO. Anyway, did read it eventually and basically do agree with the OP persay.

Well I was actually, but never mind.

Nice attempt at acting offended over a relatively innocuous comment, but let's just leave it at that.

Eh... sorry, but can you shorten that a bit please?

No, gardeners fired due to lack of funds. Ruff times, y'see.

Difficulties in modelling all that due to missing a crucial part of documentation or something I'd guess. Or just the amount of sheer work is too much, dunno.

Just the sound then? So how about versatility/deployability/usability then? Or should we just stay "classic" till the end of time here?

Indeed! There're plenty of anecdotes from RAF gunners where they almost to a man say that you never, EVER fire your guns at a bogey who's just flying there ignoring you. And they're completely right for a multitude of reasons too...

Oh, you may well see it yet. As a component / subsystem of a DLC package, that is.

Yeah, would like to see these fixed as well.

Fine, if you'd be willing to pay for them. All substantial upgrades will be DLC, due to the work and expenditure involved.

Well, it's always possible that the real control is non-linear, but I've had no troubles whatsoever with a linear (i.e. no curves) setup. How about making a counter-curve of sorts and see if that helps?

OK, thanks. If I understood correctly from GS's video though, our -40 will be the model that gets a couple of HVARs, whereas the others will be bombs only.

Why wouldn't it be realistic? A real throttle is a linear control, isn't it?

That is it. And it happens a lot. We're subconsciously pulling more than we would when the adrenaline isn't flowing, and thus end up losing all our airspeed and falling out of the sky. And then we're toasted, because the AI, for better or worse, doesn't do such mistakes.