Latest FC3 Update 4/1/13

[Jona33]

I'm very pleased to see the new sides to include Abkhazia. That's something that I've been wanting to be able to reproduce.

 

That's been there for ages. Since BS2 existed I think.

[Steel Jaw]

Why an AFM for the crappy A10A?

 

Much better would have been an AFM for the F15C or Su27.

[danilop]

Everybody forgets the T-Toad :cry:

 

Yes, unfortunately. :cry: And SU-25T flight model is light years ahead of any fighter in FC3, and it's free to boot ... but hey, you can't talk missile dynamics and BVR tactics :music_whistling:

Edited January 5, 2013 by danilop

[Nate--IRL--]

Why an AFM for the crappy A10A?

 

Much better would have been an AFM for the F15C or Su27.

 

Much easier to do for the A-10A.

 

Nate

[Flаnker]

Why an AFM for the crappy A10A?

 

Much better would have been an AFM for the F15C or Su27.

 

Advanced flight model will be on the A-10C.

Edited January 5, 2013 by Flаnker

[danilop]

Then start working on AFM for SU27 - money is waiting ... :thumbup:

[Witchking]

Everybody forgets the T-Toad :cry:

 

Lol! I honestly did. True. I love the pig toad as well. Especially with it's afm.

[71st_Mastiff]

Whered the Italy side map come from?

[Azrayen]

Why an AFM for the crappy A10A?

 

Much better would have been an AFM for the F15C or Su27.

 

I guess because the A-10 (A or C, mostly the same) AFM is already "done" with the DCS: A-10C work. Hence:

1/ it's "easy" (or easier, at last) to do ;

2/ it balances russian and american sides re: CAS aircrafts (Su-25 alreay has AFM since FC1).

 

OTOH, ED doesn't necessarily has the data (and/or the time) needed to make an AFM for pointy-ended birds. ;)

 

Advanced flight model will be on the A-10C.

Ahem, translation issue perhaps? AFM already is on the A-10C. :)

[104th_Cobra]

Whered the Italy side map come from?

 

They'll be bringing variety to the menus. Pizza, pasta, risotto. And lot's of bruschetta!

[Dr_Arrow]

Same.

 

Apart from sensor upgrades, no difference between A and C model I would have thought.

 

Then, will A-10A have fully clickable pit with all systems working as A-10C?

[Mustang]

Then, will A-10A have fully clickable pit with all systems working as A-10C?

 

No it'll be like how the F-15C cockpit is presently in FC3, fully detailed but non clickable.

[badger66]

Lots of interesting stuff here but , again the Mig-29 doesnt feature .

 

Wonder if it will be a DCS product ? People say no , cuz of secrets act , but you got a Ka-50 , isnt that secret too ?

[Jona33]

I believe the "draconian anti-spy laws" that have been mentioned are recent and the Ka-50 feels so obsolete I doubt there's much classified about it.

[diveplane]

Pitch and roll sea states depending on wind weather.

..............

 

fantastic news,

carrier landings wil be fun.

[Jona33]

Pitch and roll sea states depending on wind weather.

..............

 

fantastic news,

carrier landings wil be fun.

 

[Boomer]

Lots of interesting stuff here but , again the Mig-29 doesnt feature .

 

Wonder if it will be a DCS product ? People say no , cuz of secrets act , but you got a Ka-50 , isnt that secret too ?

 

Maybe so. Earlier versions of MiG-29 are doable, and quite few hints suggest, that this aircraft is in the development. I couldn't be more happier if this is to become reality.

[Witchking]

Quick question...can we get back the new water shaded that was introduced but removed in 1.2.1 as an ultra option? That water looked so nice

[chromium]

They'll be bringing variety to the menus. Pizza, pasta, risotto. And lot's of bruschetta!

 

Don't forget Ossobuco, ragù, fiorentina. Also the last should be coupled with a good Sassicaia wine :P

 

Italy was there since 1.2.0 or 1.2.1 (don't remember) :P. I think it's good as in Italy we have a very good graphic modding team, known as News3D, that could use the correct country items :)

[Dudikoff]

Wonder if it will be a DCS product ? People say no , cuz of secrets act , but you got a Ka-50 , isn't that secret too ?

 

Personally, I don't see how lack of cockpit in the features list indicates that there will be a DCS release - I'm more inclined towards the opposite (but I hope I'm wrong) - IMHO, the F-15 3D cockpit indicates a very possible DCS: F-15C release; not sure where the Su-25 and 27 cockpits came from, but someone posted that those cockpits were already in some phase of development by some forum members, so perhaps they will be finished now (i.e. not started from scratch as the MiG cockpit would have to be).

 

The MiG-29A/C certainly don't look as something secret as they've been exported to various countries a long time ago (with some downgrades) so the required manuals can definitely be acquired rather painlessly. I'm glad they're including the dual engagement mode for the 9.13S even though there were only around 20 examples in Soviet service while the rest of the 45-50 built seem to have been exported (as SE model?).

Edited January 5, 2013 by Dudikoff

[Esac_mirmidon]

The problem is not the information about russian planes like Mig-29A/S or Su-27P. The main problem is the Russian goverment alowing a russian company, sited in Russia, to release such content without getting involving in very big problems with the law.

 

I am ceirtanly that ED is able to do a Mig-29A or maybe a S version at DCS level, but what could happen if they release such product without the goverment approval?

 

 

The paranoia degree about military contents is reaching an absurd level in Russia.

[jctrnacty]

SU-25 cockpit !!! Awesome, this plane has AFM and now with 6 DOF is a winner for me, thanks ED !!!!!

 

Thanks for update Wags

[danilop]

The problem is not the information about russian planes like Mig-29A/S or Su-27P. The main problem is the Russian goverment alowing a russian company, sited in Russia, to release such content without getting involving in very big problems with the law.

 

I am ceirtanly that ED is able to do a Mig-29A or maybe a S version at DCS level, but what could happen if they release such product without the goverment approval?

 

 

The paranoia degree about military contents is reaching an absurd level in Russia.

 

I think that this so called "problem" is blown out of the proportion. Yes there is a law now in Russia which prevents espionage and it's obvious that you cannot disclose detailed avionics and operational procedures of 4++ and 5th generation hardware over the flight simulator.

 

Guess what? Try to model US equivalent 5th generation airplane to same standard we are talking about (complete simulation), and wait for the Uncle Sam to knock on your door. It's the same in every other country which has any kind of military, really.

 

That's not paranoia, that's how military in every corner of the world works.

 

They have to protect latest hardware and electronics, it's called national security, so let's move along. Stop asking for 4+, ++ and 5th generation aircraft. It will not happen.

 

Now, hardware which is not in service is historic piece, so basically it's worthless to the governments in national security sense.

 

Give us hardware from cold war era from both sides and we're set.

Edited January 5, 2013 by danilop

[Esac_mirmidon]

I´m talking about Mig-29A or S, hardware from 80´s. And i´m sure that if ED aren´t doing a DCS module with one of this russian birds is because the legal side is strong enough, not because lack of information.

 

Or maybe because lack of time/funds to do such and they must invest all his potential in the securest way possible.

[wilky510]

Since all this new stuff is heading to FC3, and the release date is obviously way off and won't be given to anyone these forums; is there some way we could see WIP 6dof cockpits in the near future? even if they're very WIP?