CH-47F Development Progress | A-10C Pilot Model | AMVI Tournament

[Graphics]

28 March 2025 Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

Since our last CH-47F update, we have been refining existing features and adding new ones, resulting in a longer-than-anticipated development phase. Work continues on MFD pages and CDU controls, advanced DAFCS hover functions, improved flight planning, the Extended Range Fuel System (ERFS II), and a more robust damage model. Read the details below.

We are pleased to share progress on our upcoming A-10C pilot model, meticulously designed to capture both authentic gear and the distinct aesthetic of Warthog drivers. From the helmet’s custom visor mechanisms, to the fine stitching on the flight suit’s pockets, every detail has been carefully researched and reproduced for a more immersive experience. Please check out the development screenshots. 

On the 7th of April, 2025, Joint Thunder 2025 kicks off the full milsim international campaign organized by AMVI - Aeronautica Militare Virtuale Italiana. A well-established event that each year brings together over 130 pilots and human controllers in an asymmetric, realistic, and immersive operational scenario.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics

 

CH-47F 

Development progress

Since our CH-47F newsletter update last month, we have been adding new features and tuning existing ones. The latest set of features has been rather complicated, and we thank you for your patience whilst we continue development. 

We are working on additional MFD pages and numerous controls via the CDU. Currently we are focused on DAFCS native functions, which include hover mode. The Digital Advanced Flight Control System (DAFCS) Native Functions will include inertial, radar altimeter holds velocity, and position hold. Other items in development include new flight planning functionality, an improved damage system, and more paint schemes. The Extended Range Fuel System (ERFS II) is also in development.

 

A-10C II Pilot Model

Development Progress

We are excited to unveil our updated A-10C pilot, designed with highly accurate gear and visuals. The new, Scorpion helmet features a lightweight shell and tinted visor with realistic wear-and-tear markings. Oxygen mask connectors and straps have been precisely modeled to move naturally with the pilot’s head turns, creating a more authentic VR or TrackIR experience.

The flight suit is crafted from flame-retardant Nomex-like material, complete with realistic folds, wrinkles, and carefully placed pockets. Buckles, harness straps, and G-suit elements match real-world hardware. We will continue refining textures, visor reflections, and movement physics for the oxygen hose to ensure a truly lifelike representation when piloting the Hog. 

We look forward to implementing final touches and launching this updated pilot model soon. Keep an eye out for patch notes, and thank you for your continued support and feedback.

 

AMVI

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Thank you again for your passion and support, 

Yours sincerely,

[Beirut]

No Germany. So Sad. 

[MAXsenna]

9 minutes ago, Graphics said:

(ERFS II) is also in development.

Is this the extra bladder you can have in the cargo area?

6 minutes ago, Beirut said:

No Germany

It's for Christmas! 

[Victor3]

Looking forward to that A-10C Pilot!!

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

14 minutes ago, Graphics said:

tinted visor

Quickly, someone pinch me in the arm so I know I’m not dreaming!
Will this feature be coming to other ED modules too?

5 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

extra bladder

Every woman in existence would love such a feature!

Oh wait, you mean extra fuel tanks?

[Silver_Dragon]

24 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Is this the extra bladder you can have in the cargo area?

For more info:
https://robertsonfuelsystems.com/defense/extended-range-fuel-system-ii-erfs-ii/

Edited March 28 by Silver_Dragon

[Robi Hobby]

The CH-47F still needs a lot of Work. The Coiled Cables for the lights on top move in flight. The Copilot Moves much more than in the DCS Game. He just sits there.

Even small things like a Handheld Radio or a Map on the top Desk are missing. The Gunner at the back of the ramp isn't even secured with a harness. There's still so much work to be. done.

 

[MAXsenna]

For more info:
https://robertsonfuelsystems.com/defense/extended-range-fuel-system-ii-erfs-ii/

Thanks!

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31 minutes ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Quickly, someone pinch me in the arm so I know I’m not dreaming!
Will this feature be coming to other ED modules too?

George got one in Narnia.

31 minutes ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Every woman in existence would love such a feature!

Oh wait, you mean extra fuel tanks?

In the naughty mood today J?

I think the Japanese got something for traffic jams. 

[shagrat]

I hope part of the work for the CH-47F is to add the keybinds for the MFD OSBs and CDU.

With just the mouse it's really painful.

[Mistermann]

1 hour ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Quickly, someone pinch me in the arm so I know I’m not dreaming!
Will this feature be coming to other ED modules too?

I'm highly skeptical this means what we all want it to mean.

When I read this I interpret it to mean there's a 3D pilot model with a fixed visor that happens to be tinted, so when you see the model from an external view there's a "tinted visor".

The usability of the tinted visor in game, however, is non-existent.  The tinted visor behaves the exact same way as the Hornet and Viper.

Until I see ED formally demonstrate the feature we've all been asking for for years, I won't be jumping to conclusions.

@Devil5O5

[MAXsenna]

I hope part of the work for the CH-47F is to add the keybinds for the MFD OSBs and CDU.
With just the mouse it's really painful.

You know you can add them yourself, and if you use Quaggles it won't break IC?

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[draconus]

1 hour ago, Mistermann said:

The usability of the tinted visor in game, however, is non-existent

Check F-15E.

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

19 hours ago, draconus said:

Check F-15E.

And Mirage F1, C-101, Mirage 2000, MiG-21 (even though that one only works in pancake mode), AV-8B (removed for now because it didn’t work correctly), OH-58 and the upcoming Bo-105.

 

But I think you misunderstood him

I think he meant to say that he thinks the new A-10 tinted visor will end up being functionally useless. We’ll have to wait and see

But it’s been one of the most requested features in the past 7 years so let’s hope ED is aware of that (even though they actively pretend not to be).

Edited March 29 by Raven (Elysian Angel)
Added helicopters

[Jayhawk1971]

vor 4 Stunden schrieb Graphics:

Scorpion helmet features a lightweight shell and tinted visor

Is this functional (as in, tinted visual effect in first person view), or strictly cosmetic for external view? 

Edited March 28 by Jayhawk1971

[westr]

At last A10C pilot body fantastic

[Beirut]

16 minutes ago, westr said:

At last A10C pilot body fantastic

 

Always found it odd that the A-10C was such a masterpiece of a module and so central to the sim, but had no pilot body. 

 

But yes, it will be great.

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

3 hours ago, Beirut said:

Always found it odd that the A-10C was such a masterpiece of a module and so central to the sim, but had no pilot body. 

Indeed. Let’s also hope it will work in both versions of the A-10C…

[EvilBert VR]

13 hours ago, Jayhawk1971 said:

Is this functional (as in, tinted visual effect in first person view), or strictly cosmetic for external view? 

It also works in the OH-58 Kiowa. In first person view.

[shagrat]

vor 16 Stunden schrieb MAXsenna:

You know you can add them yourself, and if you use Quaggles it won't break IC?

Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk
 

No, did not know. But community Keybinds typically will be replaced by the official binds, and that usually requires to redo everything. I would prefer ED add them, or maybe integrate the community ones.

If you have a link to Quaggles I take a look. Maybe still worth the extra work.

[MAXsenna]

1 hour ago, shagrat said:

No, did not know. But community Keybinds typically will be replaced by the official binds, and that usually requires to redo everything. I would prefer ED add them, or maybe integrate the community ones.
If you have a link to Quaggles I take a look. Maybe still worth the extra work.

Native keybinds are of course the best. While we wait. The beauty of Quaggles is that you add them in Saved Games, so they don't get overwritten. Just apply Quaggles after every update, (one tiny file), with your favourite mod manager.

 

https://github.com/Quaggles/dcs-input-command-injector

Munkwolf's keybind project 

https://github.com/Munkwolf/dcs-community-keybinds

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Edited March 29 by MAXsenna
Added links

[Jayhawk1971]

vor 2 Stunden schrieb EvilBert VR:

It also works in the OH-58 Kiowa. In first person view.

Yes, and in the F-15E. Both modules are from 3rd party developers though, so my question was whether ED would be starting to implement a similar function for their own modules, starting with the new (and great-looking) new pilot model for the A-10C II.

[Ready]

Nice one! Looking forward to the pilot body for a long time! Would be great to get additional visual improvements from within the helmet like moveable visor, the overlay of the visor and maybe some additional symbology.