Smoked Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Would like for Wags or someone to chime in on this. Is he still employed by ED? Article said that he was... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] V55th FS | 55th DiscordViper pit Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strikeeagle345 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Is he really a DCS developer? I wonder if ED will emit a clarifying statement, as their name is being mentioned on the news. Yes he is. His name is in the game credits and there are pictures of him with Wags from Wags' Moscow trip. Strike USLANTCOM.com i7-9700K OC 5GHz| MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON | 32GB DDR4 3200 | GTX 3090 | Samsung SSD | HP Reverb G2 | VIRPIL Alpha | VIRPIL Blackhawk | HOTAS Warthog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceFuel85 Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 i would believe this was all sorted the last 3 years, because if it wasnt, they would not have revealed the upcoming F-16C for that they must have a licence to be allowed to publish it, as with all other modules that fall into that category. so bottom line: all is fine, and we dont need a statement at all. ;) So an active, major ED developer is arrested for violations of espionage laws and such and you don't think ED should say...something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard_03 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 His last post was almost a year ago DCS F/A-18C :sorcerer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLTeo Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 So an active, major ED developer is arrested for violations of espionage laws and such and you don't think ED should say...something? Yeah this, especially considering that, let's be honest, the Russian government has not exactly been friendly towards Western countries lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekbull Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I also think it would be good to get some clarification from ED. The timing of this would all suggest it's water under the bridge and handled as the Indictment was 3 years ago and all of this was way way before any Viper announcement by ED. With that said it would be nice to hear something fun ED reaffirming this all.... AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | ASUS Crosshair Hero X670E | 64GB G Skill Trident Z DDR5 6000 | Nvidia RTX 4090 FE| Samsung EVO Plus 6 TB M.2 PCIe SSDs | TM Hornet Stick/WinWing Hornet Throttle and MIP | VPC T-50 Stick Base | TM TPR Rudder Pedals W/Damper | Varjo Aero/Pimax Crystal VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet Carrier Strike Group One(CSG-1) Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzles Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 IBTL! Fancy trying Star Citizen? Click here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekbull Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Ha I can't see why this would ever be locked. Everyone is being respectful and asking legitimate questions AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | ASUS Crosshair Hero X670E | 64GB G Skill Trident Z DDR5 6000 | Nvidia RTX 4090 FE| Samsung EVO Plus 6 TB M.2 PCIe SSDs | TM Hornet Stick/WinWing Hornet Throttle and MIP | VPC T-50 Stick Base | TM TPR Rudder Pedals W/Damper | Varjo Aero/Pimax Crystal VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet Carrier Strike Group One(CSG-1) Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmirkingGerbil Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 The espionage claims regarding this seem overblown. I found several links where this can downloaded, the same flight manual, in the public domain. However, the second page lists a Disclosure clause, and it is very clear about releasing the information to another country. So, basically poor judgement on his part. As far as the F-22 and F-35, what nerd wouldn't want to sneak a peek. Pointy end hurt! Fire burn!! JTF-191 25th Draggins - Hawg Main. Black Shark 2, A10C, A10CII, F-16, F/A-18, F-86, Mig-15, Mig-19, Mig-21, P-51, F-15, Su-27, Su-33, Mig-29, FW-190 Dora, Anton, BF 109, Mossie, Normandy, Caucasus, NTTR, Persian Gulf, Channel, Syria, Marianas, WWII Assets, CA. (WWII backer picked aircraft ME-262, P-47D). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaser Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 did the post heading get changed to say " Former" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceFuel85 Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 did the post heading get changed to say " Former" Yep...I didn't change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strikeeagle345 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 oh, thats interesting. Strike USLANTCOM.com i7-9700K OC 5GHz| MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON | 32GB DDR4 3200 | GTX 3090 | Samsung SSD | HP Reverb G2 | VIRPIL Alpha | VIRPIL Blackhawk | HOTAS Warthog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom88 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 No Wonder Chuck stayed Far Away from anything to do with the Tomcat?...this stuff can get really serious ...FAST Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekbull Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Yeah I really feel like this is nothing really to be concerned about... AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | ASUS Crosshair Hero X670E | 64GB G Skill Trident Z DDR5 6000 | Nvidia RTX 4090 FE| Samsung EVO Plus 6 TB M.2 PCIe SSDs | TM Hornet Stick/WinWing Hornet Throttle and MIP | VPC T-50 Stick Base | TM TPR Rudder Pedals W/Damper | Varjo Aero/Pimax Crystal VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet Carrier Strike Group One(CSG-1) Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esper Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 While I understand he might have crossed a line, going full bananas like that on the guy is just overkill. As for the F22/35 thing, who wouldn't want a peek? I know I wouldn't report finding the manuals and keep them if I found one on the ground. Wow, such landing, much no gear, so slide... T.16000M FCS HOTAS Owned : Flaming Cliff 3 | Mig-21Bis | AJS-37 Viggen | F/A-18C | F-5E | Mirage 2000c | F-14B | Ka-50 | JF-17 Wishlist : F-4 | Mi-24 | MiG-23 | F-15E | F-16 Dev. Wishlist : Tornado | Mirage F1 | MiG-25 | F-104 | Étendard/Super Étendard | Saab 35 Draken | JAS-39 Gripen A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl0w Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 While I understand he might have crossed a line, going full bananas like that on the guy is just overkill. As for the F22/35 thing, who wouldn't want a peek? I know I wouldn't report finding the manuals and keep them if I found one on the ground. No, it's not overkilling, it's how the law works in the U.S. The F-16C documentation was already publicized on the internet which does not make sense as to why the developer was trying to already get manuals on the aircraft, and the F-22/F-35 are both 5th generation aircraft that are classified. Imagine a foreigner that is an adversary of yours not in the best of political terms trying to obtain those manuals. Makes sense to me as to why it would be taken not-so-lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probad Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) The manuals contained "concise and clear instructions" for operating and maintaining F-16s, the affidavit said.i found this funny as hell though like who could have guessed always good to see our dear journos working their blessed butts off searching for those scary sound bites Edited May 13, 2019 by probad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amalahama Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 https://www.dropbox.com/s/oya6o79zz0kfv9e/D.Utah_1_16-cr-00034-DAK-BCW_1_0.pdf?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3nfB2Q2vAgTbtHehaxZT2OGyiJCt07TaEnTEnbTDHfm1qFbmFmdEPMVK8 Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwolf Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 did the post heading get changed to say " Former" Question is - was he still part of ED back then? He was charged in a sealed indictment June 15, 2016, [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] PC simulator news site. Also....Join the largest DCS community on Facebook :pilotfly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I feel sorry for him and want to believe he had no evil intentions, just curiosity getting the best of him. However, it should not be taken lightly. We have to remember that we are simulating real weapons of war that can be used to do bad things and get people killed. I have always been curious as to how ED can simulate aircraft and weapons still in use and where the fine line is that they can't cross. Rule 1.16 states no referencing of documents later than 1980. It makes we wonder why ED is even simulating 4th gen aircraft if we can't even really discuss or learn about what we are simulating without fear of doing something illegal or endangering someone's life. It would have been best if DCS just simulated pre-1980 aircraft. This whole mess in addition to rule 1.16 kind of makes me uncomfortable about DCS right now. I look forward to ED's response about all of this. i5 7600K @4.8GHz | 1080 Ti | 32GB 3200MHz | SSD | DCS SETTINGS | "COCKPIT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceFuel85 Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Question is - was he still part of ED back then? Yes He was on the ED team as recently as last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaser Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 so its ITAR wow that's serious as the owner and publisher of military magazines, who was brought into dcs world for a review point of view this is very serious indeed [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Jaw Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 sucks to be in the EU Agreed. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, ASUS RTX3060ti/8GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beppe_goodoldrebel Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I'm pretty sure they are legally covered for using F18 and F16 data. I don't think ED moves buying manuals from eBay, much more like they move to have agreements with companies/govts. Considering the Boeing partnership I don't think Boeing itself would like to be being involved in ITAR things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon_S Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 It's the world we live in. It's sad. In title: "Russian..." Spectacle. Quote Немој ништа силом, узми већи чекић! MSI Tomahawk MAX | Ryzen 7 3700x | 32GB DDR4 3200MHz | RX 5700 XT OC Red Dragon 8GB | VPC Throttle CM3 + VPC Constellation ALPHA on VPC WarBRD Base | HP Reverb G2 Youtube | Follow Me on TWITCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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