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MVP | KOREA 1952 MULTIPLAYER COMBAT SERVER Discord: https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN THIS SATURDAY - STARTING 18:00UTC GUNFIGHTERS | MULTIPLAYER COMBAT EVENT!

SOVIET POLIKARPOV I-16 | NOW AVAILABLE MVP KOREA 1952 COMBAT SERVER -------------------------------------------------- North Korean forces now have available to them, the Soviet Polikarpov I-16 Recon Attack aircraft, with eight (8) player slots at Maykop Airbase! The Polikarpov I-16 provides North Korean forces a formidable and nimble recon attack aircraft, well suited for low-level spotting and close air support missions. Equipped with rockets and bombs, thsi small and difficult to spot aircraft, will no doubt be finding it's way to the conflict front line and harassing allied ground forces. To provide greater immersion, MVP has this week commissioned custom KOREA 1952 Combat Server player skins for the i-16 from some of the community's top skin creators and artists. Links to these new skins will be available shortly.

SOVIET LAVOCHKIN LA-7 | NOW AVAILABLE MVP KOREA 1952 COMBAT SERVER -------------------------------------------------- North Korean forces now have available to them, the Soviet Lavochkin La-7/FW190A8, with eight (8) player slots at Maykop Airbase. The La-7/Fw190A8 will be a formidable opponent to allied Close Air Support aircraft seeking out targets along the conflict front line, and will no doubt keep allied pilots on their toes! To provide greater immersion, MVP has this week commissioned a range of custom KOREA 1952 Combat Server player skins for the La-7/Fw190A8, from some of the community's top skin creators and artists. These skins will help bring to life the history of the Lavochkin in Soviet, Chinese and Korean service. Links to these new skins will be available shortly.

BELL 47 SIOUX - NOW AVAILABLE IN MISSION KOREA 1952 COMBAT SERVER ------------------------------------------------------------ We are pleased to announce the introduction of the Bell 47 Sioux to the MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server, available from the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital 3077, located 15nm from the conflict front-line. The Bell 47 comes equipped on the server with two patient transport stretchers and a cargo sling-line, enabling pilots to participate in MASH missions and supply/equipment deliveries. This aircraft is a Community MOD and is NOT an official Eagle Dynamics module. Download the Bell 47 MOD: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3317105/ Installation location: Users > YourName > SavedGames > DCS.openbeta > Mods > aircraft > Bell 47 Operating Instructions: Take a moment to review the helicopter operating instructions, available at the download site. M*A*S*H Theme Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgcGOWaTPdU IMPORTANT: You do not need to have this MOD installed to access the KOREA 1952 Combat Server. This MOD is entirely optional, for those wishing to participate in MASH missions.

RAAF 77SQN CA-17 (P51) MUSTANGS - NOW AVAILABLE MVP KOREA 1952 COMBAT SERVER --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 77 Squadron, Led by Wing Commander Lou Spence, deployed to Korea in 1950 at the request of General Douglas Macarthur, flying their first operational sorties on the 2nd July that year. RAAF Mustangs, equipped with rockets and bombs, would serve in a wide range of engagements. 77 Squadron would transition from Mustangs to Gloster Meteors by 1952. Virtual pilots flying the KOREA 1952 Combat Server can now fly RAAF 77 Squadron CA-18 Mustangs, participating in Close Air Support missions! MISSION SLOTS - 8 Available --------------------------------------------------------------------- RAAF 77 Sqn CA-18 Mustang - Group 1 RAAF 77 Sqn CA-18 Mustang - Group 2 RAAF 77 SQUADRON SKIN PACK --------------------------------------------------------------------- Download the RAAF 77 Squadron CA-17 Skin: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SkosVjnSjrfEPfqgXOhudpityzLTjQHs?usp=sharing Install to the following path: Users / YourName / SavedGames / DCS / Liveries / P-51D MVP KOREA 1952 - VERSION 3.8b - NOW ACTIVE We are making good progress on the KOREA 1952 Combat Server mission redevelopment and have this evening uploaded Version 3.8b to the live server. This update introduces the following assets; NORTH KOREAN ADDITIONS - 8 x North Korean I16 Recon Aircraft - 8 x Noth Korean Fw190A8 (CAS) - 'Yak 9 Substitute' - 4 x DH Mosquitos (CAS) - 'Tu-2 Substitute' - 14 x North Korean Supply Trains - 14 x North Korean Supply Truck Convoys - 25 x North Korean Bridge Targets ALLIED UNITED NATIONS ADDITIONS - 8 x P51 Mustangs - RAAF 77 Squadron (CAS) - 8 x P47 Thunderbolts - USAF 17th Bombardment Group (CAS) - 4 x Bell 47 Helicopters - 1st Transport Army Aviation Battalion MISSION SETTINGS - DCS Caucasus - Winter season - Broken Cloud with base at 10,000ft - 6kts of low level wind - Mild turbulence - Map to 'Own Aircraft' only - External views disabled

We are holding the pilot briefing on Discord, however, I can broadcast on SRS at the same time so that you can listen in. Just make sure you are connected to the server at 18:00UTC and I will post a message into mission chat when the briefing starts! Looking forward to seeing you on the day!

GUNFIGHTERS | Allied UN F-86F Sabre & North Korean MiG-15bis Pilots Wanted! SATURDAY (USA), 13th NOV - Starting 18:00UTC The virtual North Korean skies will come alive, this Saturday (USA) 13th November from 18:00UTC, with allied UN F-86F Sabres and North Korean MiG-15bis dueling it out, protecting allied forces which are making a push north on enemy military targets. PLAYER LIMIT OF 75 PILOT SLOTS REGISTER NOW: https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN This exciting combat event is open to pilots of all experience levels and is a great opportunity to meet virtual pilots from around the globe. This action packed event will start with a mission introduction and briefing on the MVP KOREA 1952 Discord, with pilots scrambling for their respective aircraft immediately following! This mission will involve helicopter pilots spotting and marking targets, pilots flying close air support strikes in P-51 Mustangs and P47 Thunderbolts and pilots flying F86F Sabres and MiG-15 fighters. There is something for everyone! ALLIED FORCES MISSION OVERVIEW Allied United Nations forces, lead by the United States have established airbases at Sukhumi and Gudata, with squadrons of F-86F Sabres available from each. Sabres pilots are to provide Combat Air Patrols in support and protection of P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt pilots flying Close Air Support strikes on North Korean army field positions, along with supply ships, trains and truck convoys. The 1st Transport Army Aviation Helicopter Batallion is providing recon and spotter assistance. NORTH KOREAN FORCES MISSION OVERVIEW All North Korean fighter squadrons have been called to high-alert, with MiG-15 pilots ordered to patrol the conflict front line, seeking all targets of opportunity. UN forces must not be permitted to destroy essential shipping, railway or road supply, that is fueling the war effort. North Korean observation aircraft (I16) are to deploy to the conflict front line and report UN ground movements, with Fw190s close air support aircraft available. EVENT INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------ - Starts 18:00UTC, Saturday (USA) 13th November - MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server - DCS Open Beta - DCS Caucaus - Winter with Broken Cloud - F-86F Sabre (allied) - P51 Mustang (allied) - P47 Thunderbolt (allied) - UH-1H Huey (allied) - Douglas A20C (allied) - MiG-15bis (North Korean) - I16 (North Korean) - FW190A8 (North Korean) COMBAT RADIO CONTROLLERS WANTED ------------------------------------------------ We are on the lookout for players who would like to provide Combat Radio Control for both Allied UN and North Korean forces during the mission! Combat Radio Controllers are at the heart of the battle, providing invaluable support to pilots in the combat area. From directing fighters to intercept enemies, to marking up maps with recon reports and directing close air support strikes. Reach out to us via the MVP KOREA 1952 Discord for more information.

GUNFIGHTERS | Allied UN F-86F Sabre & North Korean MiG-15bis Pilots Wanted! SATURDAY (USA), 13th NOV - Starting 18:00UTC The virtual North Korean skies will come alive, this Saturday (USA) 13th November from 18:00UTC, with allied UN F-86F Sabres and North Korean MiG-15bis dueling it out, protecting allied forces which are making a push north on enemy military targets. PLAYER LIMIT OF 75 PILOT SLOTS REGISTER NOW: https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN This exciting combat event is open to pilots of all experience levels and is a great opportunity to meet virtual pilots from around the globe. This action packed event will start with a mission introduction and briefing on the MVP KOREA 1952 Discord, with pilots scrambling for their respective aircraft immediately following! This mission will involve helicopter pilots spotting and marking targets, pilots flying close air support strikes in P-51 Mustangs and P47 Thunderbolts and pilots flying F86F Sabres and MiG-15 fighters. There is something for everyone! ALLIED FORCES MISSION OVERVIEW Allied United Nations forces, lead by the United States have established airbases at Sukhumi and Gudata, with squadrons of F-86F Sabres available from each. Sabres pilots are to provide Combat Air Patrols in support and protection of P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt pilots flying Close Air Support strikes on North Korean army field positions, along with supply ships, trains and truck convoys. The 1st Transport Army Aviation Helicopter Batallion is providing recon and spotter assistance. NORTH KOREAN FORCES MISSION OVERVIEW All North Korean fighter squadrons have been called to high-alert, with MiG-15 pilots ordered to patrol the conflict front line, seeking all targets of opportunity. UN forces must not be permitted to destroy essential shipping, railway or road supply, that is fueling the war effort. North Korean observation aircraft (I16) are to deploy to the conflict front line and report UN ground movements, with Fw190s close air support aircraft available. EVENT INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------ - Starts 18:00UTC, Saturday (USA) 13th November - MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server - DCS Open Beta - DCS Caucaus - Winter with Broken Cloud - F-86F Sabre (allied) - P51 Mustang (allied) - P47 Thunderbolt (allied) - UH-1H Huey (allied) - Douglas A20C (allied) - MiG-15bis (North Korean) - I16 (North Korean) - FW190A8 (North Korean) COMBAT RADIO CONTROLLERS WANTED ------------------------------------------------ We are on the lookout for players who would like to provide Combat Radio Control for both Allied UN and North Korean forces during the mission! Combat Radio Controllers are at the heart of the battle, providing invaluable support to pilots in the combat area. From directing fighters to intercept enemies, to marking up maps with recon reports and directing close air support strikes. Reach out to us via the MVP KOREA 1952 Discord for more information.

MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server PVP | MULTIPLAYER COMBAT SERVER Welcome to the MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server - powered by MVP. From 1951 to 1952 the skies over North Korea raged with crack pilots from the East and West, battling against each other in high-stakes dogfights, flying the worlds first operational combat jet aircraft. Korean War pilots ushered in an entirely new era of dog-fighting, pushing both men and machines to their very limit. To survive it took teamwork and determination! On the MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server you can relive all the action, participating in raw and savage dogfights. the only question is... do you have what it takes to be an ace? The MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server is open to pilots of all experience levels and is available to the community 24/7. Our Discord Server is a fantastic meeting place for those who have an appreciation and affinity for both the F-86F Sabre and MiG15bis. We warmly invite you to join our growing community and to take part in our wide variety of combat events. The server and mission environment is an ongoing work in progress, with many new and interactive objectives being introduced and implemented. To keep abreast of all the latest updates and additions, join our KOREA 1952 Discord Community. JOIN OUR DISCORD -------------------------------------------------------- MVP KOREA 1952 Discord: https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN SERVER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------- MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server Maximum of 75 players SRS for pilot communications (srscan.muggavirtualpilot.com) DCS Caucasus (Winter + Broken Cloud) Map Settings - Own Aircraft Only Primary Navigation for Blue and Red Forces - ADF/NDB F-86F Sabre MiG15bis P51 Mustang P47 Thunderbolt (as Corsair Stand-in) F4U Corsair (when released) I16 (as Yak3 stand-in) Huey BACKGROUND INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------- The MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server is a PvP multiplayer mission based on the DCS Caucasus Map and situates the main battle-space over the Coastline between Gudata/Sukhumi (BLUE - Allied UN Forces) and Maykop/Krasnodar (RED - North Korean Forces), which closely represents the actual distances flown during the Korean War. Within the KOREA 1952 Combat Server you can take part in the following activities; - Fighter patrols (Combat Air Patrols) - Bombing Strikes (Close Air Support) - Forward Observation (Target Spotting) - Transport & Supply Support - Medivac & Rescue NORTH KOREAN AIRCRAFT - MiG15bis - P51 Mustang (Yak9 Stand-in) - Yak52 ALLIED UN AIRCRAFT - F-86F Sabre - P51 Mustang - P47 Thunderbolt (F4U Corsair Stand-in) NORTH KOREAN - MILITARY ASSETS -------------------------------------------------------- North Korean Airbase - Maykop Maykop Airbase is home to a range of North Korean, Chinese and Russian fighter squadrons. North Korean Airbase - Krasnodar-Pashkovsky Krasnodar Airbase is home to a range of North Korean, Chinese and Russian fighter squadrons. North Korean Airbase - Krymsk Krymsk Airbase is home to a range of reserve North Korean, Chinese and Russian fighter squadrons. North Korean Supply Trains Operating throughout the northern battle area are North Korean supply trains that are hauling military supplies, weapons, fuel and equipment. Supply trains deliver equipment and critical war supplies to key railway distribution points, which are defended by anti-aircraft guns. To destroy a supply train entirely, all carriages must be destroyed. Trains are ideal targets for Allied P51 Mustangs and P47 Thunderbolts, which will need coordinated fighter cover by F-86F Sabres, to protect against MiG15 attacks. Allied aircraft can target both the supply trains and distribution depots. North Korean Supply Truck Convoys Operating throughout the northern area is a network of North Korean supply truck convoys that are hauling anti-aircraft guns, field artillery and infantry to key sites along the conflict front line. If the trucks are destroyed, Allied forces can stop the establishment of army camps and gun positions. Supply truck convoys are ideal targets for P51 Mustangs and P47 Thunderbolts, which will need coordinated fighter cover by F-86F Sabres, to protect against MiG15 attacks. North Korean Sea Port - Ships & Docks The North Korean war effort is being supported by both China and Russia, who are sending supply ships to the sea-port of Tuapse, which is under North Korean control and heavily defended by anti-aircraft guns. The sea-port is connected by railway to the North Korean front-line airbase at Maykop. Critical aviation fuels, military equipment, munitions and war supplies are all supplied through this port. Destroying the dock cranes, railway distribution centres, and supply ships will cut off valuable supplies to the North Korean war effort. Ships & Docks are ideal targets for P51 Mustangs and P47 Thunderbolts, which will need coordinated fighter cover by F-86F Sabres, to protect against MiG15 attacks. North Korean Supply Corridor Bridges A network of railway and road bridges that run between the sea-port of Tuapse and the North Korean font-line airbase at Maykop are all priority targets. North Korean Bridges are great targets for Allied P51 Mustangs and P47 Thunderbolts, which will need coordinated fighter cover by F-86F Sabres, to protect against MiG15 attacks. ALLIED - MILITARY ASSETS -------------------------------------------------------- Gudata Airbase Controlled by the Allied UN Coalition, it is home to fighter, bomber and recon squadrons. Sukhumi Airbase Controlled by the Allied UN Coalition, it is home to reserve fighter and bomber squadrons. Sochi Airbase At mission start, Sochi Airbase is neutral and no allied aircraft can spawn, refuel or repair at the airfield. Sochi Airbase can be captured by allied forces, which activates allied aircraft slots at the airbase. Once captured, the airbase is exposed to attacks from North Korean forces, which if successful results in the loss of the allied airbase. HILL 610 Army Field Position HILL 212 Army Field Position HILL 266 Army Field Position HILL 255 Army Field Position HEARTBREAK RIDGE Army Field Position M*A*S*H 4077 - Field Hospital & Helicopter MEDIVAC Squadron Located 15nm south of the main conflict front-line is the MASH 4077 field hospital base. A total of eight (8) unarmed UH-1H Huey (substitute for Bell H-13 Sioux) MEDIVAC helicopters are available from this location. Pilots can spawn helicopters and can request MEDIVAC missions to retrieve downed pilots and injured infantry from the conflict front-line. 1st Transportation Army Aviation Battalion Flying unarmed UH-1H Huey helicopters (as a substitute for USMC H-19 Chickasaws), the 1st Transportation Army Aviation Battalion are responsible for transporting fuel, munitions, infantry and supplies to the KOREA 1952 conflict front line. 1st Transportation Army Aviation Battalion Flying unarmed UH-1H Huey helicopters (as a substitute for USMC H-19 Chickasaws), the 1st Transportation Army Aviation Battalion are responsible for transporting fuel, munitions, infantry and supplies to the KOREA 1952 conflict front line. Allied Bomber Strikes Throughout the duration of the mission, Allied A20 Havoc Bombers operating from Sukhumi Airbase will target key North Korean military infrastructure and army field positions, selected at random. These strike missions are flown at low altitude, exposing the A20's to the threat of MiG15 attacks. Allied Airfield Heavy Bombing Strikes Throughout the duration of the mission, Allied heavy bombers will target North Korean airfields, seeking to destroy runways and other key infrastructure. These heavy bombing strikes are flown at high altitude in groups of 12 or more. Targets are selected at random.

MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server GUNFIGHTERS | MULTIPLAYER COMBAT EVENT Saturday, 13th November 2021 - Starting 18:00UTC During 1952 the skies of North Korea raged with F-86F Sabre and MiG15's, battling it out for aerial supremacy. These epic dogfights would challenge pilots on both sides, earning them the title of GUNFIGHTERS and securing their place in history. The MVP Community extends an open invitation to pilots of all experience levels to join us on the MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server, Saturday (USA) 13th November from 18:00UTC for this special multiplayer combat event. MVP KOREA 1952 DISCORD: REGISTER TO FLY -------------------------------------------------------- You can register to fly this event on the MVP KOREA 1952 Discord, at: https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN Simply post your DCS Game Name and Preferred Aircraft Type in the #event-register, under the GUNFIGHTERS section. SERVER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------- MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server Maximum of 75 players SRS for pilot communications DCS Caucasus (Winter) F-86F Sabre MiG15bis P51 Mustang I16 UH1H Huey EVENT LIVESTREAM -------------------------------------------------------- http://www.twitch.tv/muggavirtualpilot

MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server GUNFIGHTERS | MULTIPLAYER COMBAT EVENT Saturday, 13th November 2021 - Starting 18:00UTC During 1952 the skies of North Korea raged with F-86F Sabre and MiG15's, battling it out for aerial supremacy. These epic dogfights would challenge pilots on both sides, earning them the title of GUNFIGHTERS and securing their place in history. The MVP Community extends an open invitation to pilots of all experience levels to join us on the MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server, Saturday (USA) 13th November from 18:00UTC for this special multiplayer combat event. MVP KOREA 1952 DISCORD: REGISTER TO FLY -------------------------------------------------------- You can register to fly this event on the MVP KOREA 1952 Discord, at: https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN Simply post your DCS Game Name and Preferred Aircraft Type in the #event-register, under the GUNFIGHTERS section. SERVER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------- MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server Maximum of 75 players SRS for pilot communications DCS Caucasus (Winter) F-86F Sabre MiG15bis P51 Mustang I16 UH1H Huey EVENT LIVESTREAM -------------------------------------------------------- http://www.twitch.tv/muggavirtualpilot

MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server GUNFIGHTERS | MULTIPLAYER COMBAT EVENT Saturday, 13th November 2021 - Starting 18:00UTC During 1952 the skies of North Korea raged with F-86F Sabre and MiG15's, battling it out for aerial supremacy. These epic dogfights would challenge pilots on both sides, earning them the title of GUNFIGHTERS and securing their place in history. The MVP Community extends an open invitation to pilots of all experience levels to join us on the MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server, Saturday (USA) 13th November from 18:00UTC for this special multiplayer combat event. MVP KOREA 1952 DISCORD: REGISTER TO FLY -------------------------------------------------------- You can register to fly this event on the MVP KOREA 1952 Discord, at: https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN Simply post your DCS Game Name and Preferred Aircraft Type in the #event-register, under the GUNFIGHTERS section. SERVER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------- MVP KOREA 1952 Combat Server Maximum of 75 players SRS for pilot communications DCS Caucasus (Winter) F-86F Sabre MiG15bis P51 Mustang I16 UH1H Huey EVENT LIVESTREAM -------------------------------------------------------- http://www.twitch.tv/muggavirtualpilot

KOREA1952: GUNFIGHTER III - PVP COMBAT SERVER EVENT! KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY, 10TH JULY 2021 - FROM 20:00GMT On the heels of our hugely popular GUNFIGHTER I & II pvp combat events, the KOREA1952 server will host it's third installment of this exciting dogfight event series! MiG15's vs F86F Sabres in a epic battle for aerial supremacy. Communication and teamwork are the order of the day, with fun the only serious objective. Virtual pilots from across the DCS World are invited to come take part - all experience levels are welcomed - come fly and take part! GUNFIGHTERS III: Flight Suit Attitude Flight suit attitude—the best pilots over the skies of Korea had it—and everyone else knew it. It was a sense of confidence, pride, and even arrogance in one’s skills and abilities as well as in the machines that they were flying. It defined a culture of informality and coolness which belied the competitive and dangerous nature of the business of air combat in the early jet age. Join us on Korea1952 and let your flight suit attitude shine. GUNFIGHTERS II: Big Iron Recap The second gunfighters shootout occurred on Thursday, July 8 and was a massive success. More than 35 pilots were flying simultaneously at the server’s peak, almost hitting the server’s maximum capacity. The event lasted three and a half hours. There was an even balance of planes for the majority of the match-up. The Sabres had a better day of it, with three pilots notching two kills a piece and one pilot bagging five MiGs during the event. THE KOREA1952 SERVER KOREA1952 offers a player v. player experience that is the closest analogue for the Korean War, built on the DCS World Caucuses map. No assisted spotting, external views, or missiles are allowed. The server offers ground targets as well. Score is kept but often recycles. Teamwork is encouraged but not required. The server hosts events on Thursdays and Saturdays but is always online for interested pilots. SRS COMMUNICATIONS KOREA1952 server communications are via SRS, with full mission briefing and server information available from the KOREA1952 discord. JOIN THE KOREA1952 DISCORD https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN

THE MVP KOREA1952 SERVER MVP KOREA1952 offers a player v. player experience that is the closest analogue for the Korean War, built on the DCS World Caucuses map. No assisted spotting, external views, or missiles are allowed. The server offers ground targets as well. Score is kept but often recycles. Teamwork is encouraged but not required. The server hosts events on Thursdays and Saturdays but is always online for interested pilots. SRS COMMUNICATIONS KOREA1952 server communications are via SRS, with full mission briefing and server information available from the KOREA1952 discord. JOIN THE KOREA1952 DISCORD https://discord.gg/frKCh9PGCN JOIN THE MVP DISCORD https://discord.gg/jEBJTyA THE MVP AVIATION PLAYGROUND SERVERS MVP maintains a range of Aviation Playground servers, our free-flight environment for pilots seeking to learn new aircraft, practice their formation flying and to participate in our great range of non-combat community events. Our MVP Aviation Playground servers include: - MVP Aviation Playground Caucasus - MVP Aviation Playground Marianas - MVP Aviation Playground Nevada - MVP Aviation Playground Persian Gulf - MVP Aviation Playground Syria - MVP Aviation Playground Channel - MVP Aviation Playground Normandy

There used to be a great Camera Shake Mod for DCS, prior to the 2.7 release, but post 2.7 it appears it no longer works? Is there an update on this mod?

Squadron Name: MVP Discord ID on MVP Discord: [MVP] Mugga Contact Person on Discord ID: [MVP] GLOC Aircraft Selection: F-86F Sabre Squadron Name: MVP Discord ID on MVP Discord: [MVP] G.LOC Contact Person on Discord ID: [MVP] Mugga Aircraft Selection: F-86F Sabre Squadron Name: MVP Discord ID on MVP Discord: [MVP] Bumblebee Contact Person on Discord ID: [MVP] Mugga Aircraft Selection: F-86F Sabre Squadron Name: MVP Discord ID on MVP Discord: [MVP] IndianaShane Contact Person on Discord ID: [MVP] Mugga Aircraft Selection: Mirage 2000

@streakeagle you should come and join us on the MVP Aviation Playground server and do some Sabre formation flying!

Received the automatic bomb angle/control box that sits on the top left hand side of cockpit glare shield today and got straight into dismantling it and rigging up the Arduino Mega board. I have to be honest in saying that I cringed a little when cutting out the original factory wiring and removing the old electronics. I am certain that somewhere out there in warbird land, someone is crying with me using this kit for a simulator! Never the less, I got stuck into the tear down and was happy to get the front potentiometer working with DCS BIOS. The 1955 potentiometer works, but we are getting a little signal noise which is causing the unit in the DCS simulator to twitch in value. Will be looking into diodes and capacitors over the weekend to resolve this. If anyone has any suggestions about this issue, feel free to reply. The potentiometer is a 10k unit from 1955! Many thanks to my friend Shane (indianashane) who was able to get me up and running with the Arduino and DCS BIOS. Indi has been flirting with building a pretty serious M2000C cockpit, but something tells me a PC9 is on the horizon... Now the manual pipper control unit is apart, I will have it media blasted and will repaint it. I also spent some time carefully straightening out the thin alloy reference plates that fold from the front of the unit to the top. These are not in the best of shape and are covered in paint where they shouldn't be. I will carefully paint strip the back of one and if it does not damage the anodised finish, I will clean them all down so they are looking as factory as possible. The BOMB / NORMAL switch on the right hand side is badly corroded on the front switch selector, so I will replace this with a non-aviation unit from the local electronics store. The finished unit after paint and new switch should look the part and fit nicely with the overall build. Once I square this control box away, I will move onto the UHF radio control box.

@jocko417 yeah no doubt! I'm trawling ebay on a daily basis looking for anything F-86 related. If you come across anything, let me know!

Always run the backup light, which is bottom right hand switch on centre console. Almost never run the sight on the primary light alone. Not sure if this is a DCS bug or what it was like in real life.

F-86F SABRE SIM PIT UPDATE Apologies everyone for the long delay in getting back to you all. Between work, life and the Mugga Virtual Pilot (MVP) community and airshow events we are running, I am a little short on time to sit and document the progress I have been making. The basic plan at this stage is focused on parts acquisition and refurbishment in preparation for the cockpit assembly, so I have been in full swing chasing down original parts for the various parts of the cockpit build. Whilst the acquisition and refurbishment of parts is underway, I am also starting to give some consideration as to how I will assemble the cockpit frame. My plan is to use as many original items as possible, including all the interior paneling, cockpit instrumentation, console switch gear, throttle quadrant, avionics stack etc. All of the original avionics will be carefully dismantled and have the internal wiring replaced with wiring that connects to arduino boards, and I will try to preserve as many of the original switches etc as possible. However, where necessary, will replace with modern switching and turning gear. The plan is to have every switch, knob and instrument working in the sim, all connected and integrated via arduino's to DCS Bios. KEEP UP TO DATE VIA THE MVP DISCORD You can keep up to date on the project via the MVP Discord: https://discord.gg/brSBc9BWaZ BE PART OF THE BUILD If you are a F-86 Sabre fan like I am, enjoy Digital Combat Simulator, and would like to be part of the build, get in contact with me. I am Sydney based and work from Bankstown Airport in NSW and am always happy to meet like minded simulator builders and hobbyists. You can email me at: muggavirtualpilot@gmail.com FORWARD CANOPY WINDSHIELD FRAME The forward cockpit windscreen frame has finally arrived into Sydney and is now at the hangar where we have been able to clean it up in preparation. The frame is in excellent condition, along with the glass. It came with an original A-4 Sight installed in it, along with a cockpit glare shield, however, I have since learned that it is not original, so I am now searching for a factory CAC CA-27 unit. All of the glass is in excellent condition, however, the left hand quarter panel does have a slight area of de lamination discoloring. A-4 GUNSIGHT The A-4 gun-sight is in excellent condition, but was missing the glass reflector plate. It did come with a perspex gun-sight plate, which you can see on the desk in the picture above, however, I have since found an original 1955 glass reflector which will be installed. The new old stock item was purchased out of Arizona, USA, and it just baffles me that this stuff is all still laying about and available, although after much hunting and asking of questions! BOMB ADJUSTMENT BOX I managed to track down an original bomb angle adjustment box, which sits on the top left hand side of the cockpit glareshield. Again, this unit will be carefully restored and will have it's internals modified to talk to an arduino board for simulator integration. This unit is as rare as hens teeth, and I was very very lucky to score the part, when i did. Not sure where i would go to find an original like this otherwise. LOWER COCKPIT PEDESTAL PANEL (WEAPONS) Another fortunate find was a new old stock CAC CA27 Sabre lower cockpit pedestal panel overlay. This item is a little different from the F-86F Sabre in DCS, but is essentially the same. Again, just incredible that I was able to find this in the USA and have it shipped back to Sydney. RUDDER PEDAL ASSEMBLIES Another lucky find has been an original pair of Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA27 Sabre rudder pedals. These were purchased from a warbirds part dealer in the USA and shipped back to Sydney. Again, what's the chances of an original pair of Australian built Sabre pedals being available out of the USA! You can see on the photos below the CAC logos at the top of the pedals. North American Aviation pedals have the NAA logo on them instead. The pedals have some corrosion pitting on them, however, will tidy up nicely for this simulator build. My next challenge is to try and find original rudder pedal hangar arms, which they mount to and pivot from. This I am sure will be much harder and may end up requiring a custom fabrication job. RIGHT HAND COCKPIT CONSOLE Managed to find a new old stock right hand cockpit console, where the radios and navigation equipment mounts to. This is another lucky find from the USA. RADIOS & NAVIGATION AVIONICS Found a AN/ARN-6 control unit which is out of a helicopter. The unit is very similar to the one in the DCS F-86F Sabre, but does not have the light control switch on the one in the sim. Purchased an AN/ARC-27 UHF control panel which is the same as the unit in the DCS F-86F Sabre. This unit came from the USA and is in really good condition. Purchased a new old stock AN/APX6 IFF control unit from the UK. This unit is a little different to the one on the DCS F-86F Sabre in that it does not have the self-destruct switch, which should not be a problem, as it is not functional in the sim. INSTRUMENT PANEL I now have two instrument panels that can be used for this project, one is a blank panel, and the other contains a range of original instruments, lights and switches. COCKPIT CANOPY & HYDRAULIC HANDLES Managed to track down some of the cockpit canopy de-clutch and alternative hydraulic emergency handles. EJECTION SEAT Have acquired an original North American Aviation ejection seat from a Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA27 Mk32 Sabre Jet. The seat is almost entirely complete, bar the oxygen supply attachments and the initiator modules.

Does anyone know how to release bombs with this thing?

OK, i am experimenting with this Moose Rescue Helo scripting.... is it possible to spawn the Rescue Helo for a frigate or a custom carrier mod, instead of the ED carriers and tarawa? We are running a mission file that includes three community carrier mods; HMAS Melbourne, L-61 Juan Carlos, HMS Hermes; but I am unable to spawn a Rescue Helo for any of these carriers, although, they are seen by DCS as a 'carrier'.

Anyone looking for fellow F86 Sabre pilots, jump onto the Mugga Virtual Pilot servers. The crew are usually flying across Saturday and Sundays.