DCS: F/A-18C Features Roadmap for Early Access

[Wizard_03]

Looks like ATFLIR has a WIP label now that’s gotta be a good sign. For me personally the CM fixes/updated HOTAS commands are top on my wishlist, those and data card functionality of course.

Edited December 13, 2020 by Wizard_03

[Joni]

On 6/2/2020 at 12:16 PM, Kate Perederko said:

• Flight member TGT ground target SA page symbol missing

 

Quick question: is this item the one button named TXDSG? 

 

Will we ever be able to interact with the member TGT symbol? Like making it our own TGT?

 

 

Thanks.

Edited December 13, 2020 by Joni

[T-O-A]

Is there a chance to get a few more liveries included officially into the module?

Maybe some HiViz Navy Birds? Or some of the missing squadrons as line birds? Just a few please. And of course no High Priority. If they come with leaving the Early Access, its ok.

 

[Jackjack171]

1 hour ago, T-O-A said:

Is there a chance to get a few more liveries included officially into the module?

Maybe some HiViz Navy Birds? Or some of the missing squadrons as line birds? Just a few please. And of course no High Priority. If they come with leaving the Early Access, its ok.

 

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[T-O-A]

Thanks, but is there a chance that we get a few more included officially?

[Jackjack171]

There's way too much for ED to include all of that in the sim my friend. I'm not sure why people have this new idea that ED will do all of these liveries when they have never. Don't hold your breath! Oh well, there's the resource for you.

[de.Impact]

I couldnt find Terrain Avoidance Mode on the List - I presume its planned but not listed ?

[Bulldog_1]

On 11/8/2020 at 2:02 PM, Raisuli said:

 

The other thing that doesn't happen IRL, and I really wish DCS could fix this, is my wife suddenly deciding something has to be done right now when I'm on short final, or in the middle of the groove, or trying to reverse a bandit, or...

 

 

This ain't no lie! Locking the door doesn't even help!

[EagleA25]

"AG radar. EXP modes (1-2-3), GMT and GMTT modes, and SEA search mode[WIP]"

 

Since the completion of this item is condition for the Viper's AG-Radar, may I inquire how it's moving along...?

[Lithion]

22 hours ago, EagleA25 said:

"AG radar. EXP modes (1-2-3), GMT and GMTT modes, and SEA search mode[WIP]"

 

Since the completion of this item is condition for the Viper's AG-Radar, may I inquire how it's moving along...?

EXP 1-2-3 are already in OB, iirc they aimed to release SEA search mode previous patch but it wasn't included. My guess would be early 2021. 

[Lordfacker84]

Excuse me, but  will the new flight model  relased as planned?

 

And another thing....are there some news about new autopilot functions and acls?

Edited December 25, 2020 by Lordfacker84

[Shuenix]

On 6/2/2020 at 5:16 PM, Kate Perederko said:

 

We have one encompassing feature that requires cooperation between the F/A-18C and F-16C Team, the DCS Core Team, and 3rd Party Developers: create a shared planning environment and agree on a single strategy to support mission planning for many aircraft types. This includes an Aircraft Setup Card in Options and a Mission Planning Card for waypoints with properties (Sequences, Target Points, Pre-Planned Targets, Pre-Briefed Targets, Initial Points, Bullseyes, etc.) and MUMI and similar pages. This is a complex task that we have been designing, and we will be working with all participants to create the best Aircraft Setup and Mission Planner possible.

 

Sincerely,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

 

So any idea when? 2021,2022 or ?

[Phantom_Mark]

Given we are on the home run for the Hornet can any official word be given for when we will get a fully enabled Wingman, I asked about this long ago and it was rightly mentioned "WIP", so currently the Wingman is still not functioning anywhere above the bare bones basics, which as a predominantly "single" player , player, will hurt in the end if the wingman doesn't receive at least the same flexibility as the A10C - specifically being able to tell your wingman to attack your target correctly and things like that.  (currently if I have something targeted in my FLIR I cannot tell my wingman to "attack my target" - in the A10C you CAN)

[Mig Fulcrum]

Il 8/11/2020 at 01:26, Swiftwin9s ha scritto:

 

I think you misunderstand me. What I'm describing definitely does not happen IRL

 

Watch the end of this video to see the correct behaviour (E bracket stays pinned to the VVI until MLG touchdown)

 

 

And see here for how it is in DCS, note the E bracket starts to rise before the MLG TD:

 

 

The E bracket shooting up like that is an indication that the AOA is rapidly reducing, which in this case is caused by the nose of the jet being sucked into the ground. aka the reverse ground effect.

I also notice how bouncy the real plane is, maybe it was a hard landing but the nose dropped about 5 °, at the moment the suspension seems to be pretty hard.

This is a very minor feature but i hope it comes with the FM update, much more realistic.

[Dropbear]

A functioning jammer and EW pod would be very nice.. The hornet is currently pretty underwhelming in A2A.

 

[Jetguy06]

55 minutes ago, Dropbear said:

A functioning jammer and EW pod would be very nice.. The hornet is currently pretty underwhelming in A2A.

 

The Hornet doesn't use an external EW pod. The jammer is internal.

[Joni]

11 minutes ago, Jetguy06 said:

The Hornet doesn't use an external EW pod. The jammer is internal.

 

I think he might have meant that other aircrafts need to counter the hornet once it gets this new feature.

[Dropbear]

9 minutes ago, Jetguy06 said:

The Hornet doesn't use an external EW pod. The jammer is internal.

 

true enough... take out the word Pod.. ironically within a few minutes of posting this I saw a video by Wags saying this is coming in the next update

[Jetguy06]

11 minutes ago, Dropbear said:

 

true enough... take out the word Pod.. ironically within a few minutes of posting this I saw a video by Wags saying this is coming in the next update

Gotchya. Yeah, jamming is coming soon. I think it'll make a pretty significant difference in the Hornet's A-A capabilities.

18 minutes ago, Joni said:

 

I think he might have meant that other aircrafts need to counter the hornet once it gets this new feature.

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to the ALQ-184 for the Viper, especially for Weaseling.  But it would have significant impacts on the Viper's A-A capabilities as well.

[Vortex225]

The hornet is currently pretty underwhelming in A2A.
 

Strongly disagree. I have a great deal of stick time in the Hornet, Viper, and Tomcat; while I'm a fan of all three, I definitely prefer the Hornet in PvP A2A.

Newer players find it easier the leverage the kinematic advantages of the Viper, because it takes less skill to just throw on the blower and fly high and fast when fighting in BVR. It takes more time to develop the confidence and familiarity with the Hornet's more advanced radar and SA tools and leverage them properly in a fight. Once you figure it out, though, the Hornet is surprisingly lethal and not to be underestimated.

[wilbur81]

On 1/10/2021 at 4:33 PM, Dropbear said:

 The hornet is currently pretty underwhelming in A2A.

 

I wholeheartedly disagree with this statement.

[Skysurfer]

18 hours ago, wilbur81 said:

I wholeheartedly disagree with this statement.

 

Based on what? 

[wilbur81]

1 hour ago, Skysurfer said:

 

Based on what? 

My air to air domination in the Hornet... and everything that Echo225 said above. 

Edited January 27, 2021 by wilbur81

[Skysurfer]

40 minutes ago, wilbur81 said:

My air to air domination in the Hornet... and everything that Echo225 said above. 

 

 

Yes sorry, I meant to quote the quy you were quoting. I agree with you.  

[wilbur81]

25 minutes ago, Skysurfer said:

 

Yes sorry, I meant to quote the quy you were quoting. I agree with you.  

No worries.