DCS 2.8

It’s a wireless connection.

Seems they have had standard USB connection (like Quest/2) for some time now - shows you how often I use Pico/ByteDance’s own streamer app! So I’m going to try that later today and see how I get on with it and if this issue is present.

I doubt it will be up to much, but worth a look.

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:eyes: :eyes:
“Current version number: DCS Open Beta 2.8.8.43489
Next update: Planned small fix patch 22nd August 2023 ( subject to change )”

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Ayyyyyy they always doing it when I’m sitting on replay tracks that need to be screenshotted :joy:

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Hey, fixing Zaitsev level ground vehicle gunners should be a small fix, yeh? I remember doing it with just a few number changes in a .lua…

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Choo-Choo doesnt crash the sim anymore, Weeeeeeee

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Quick update on the winwing mfd panels, one downside is the mounting options if you don’t have the full centre console setup, the sticky pads they supply are useless, so after a couple of days thinking and 3d printing. I came up

Now all is good and I will definitely pick up a second

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the cold war birds are getting some serious love

25 August 2023

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, :pilotfly:

We are excited to announce the DCS: F-104 now under development with our third-party partners, Aerges! More than 2’500 of these fabulous interceptors were flown by 15 nations from the 1950s until 2004. The Lockheed F-104 was a lightweight, Mach 2 interceptor with phenomenal rate of climb and excellent roll rate thanks to its unique, high wing loading design. During its service, it set multiple performance records including airspeed, altitude, and time-to-climb. A hallmark of the “Century Series” of USAF aircraft, the F-104 will be a must have for DCS Cold War pilots.

Aerges is also looking forward to bringing you their latest update on the DCS: Mirage F1. Offering exciting enhancements and the two-seat EB variant! Please read the details below and check out the https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/.

DCS Indonesia - Garuda Virtual Air Wing, together with DCS Malaysia, are proudly hosting the Asia Region Combat Competition finale! Join them live and please show some support for the quarter final event showcasing aerial prowess and determination in DCS.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

F-104

Announcement

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The Aerges Team is excited to present their upcoming DCS: F-104 module. Using the experience gained developing the DCS: C-101 Aviojet and the DCS: Mirage F1 modules, they will certainly deliver the most accurate simulation of this exceptional and iconic machine.

Designed by the legendary Kelly Johnson, of P-38, U-2 and SR-71, the F-104 was initially designed to counter the threat posed by the MiG-15 over Korea, and later the MiG-17. Equipped with a single J79-GE-19 turbo jet installed in a very small and lightweight aircraft, the F-104 had excellent airspeed and acceleration qualities that outmatched aircraft of the same era.

Armed with a 725-round M61A1 20mm autocannon and up to two AIM-9 Sidewinders, the F-104 was a within visual range fighter that relied on high-speed slashing attacks rather than turning dogfights due to its poor turn rates. Although optimized for the interceptor role, it could also be armed with unguided rockets and bombs for ground attack.

An AN/ASG-14T1 ranging radar and fire control computer enabled the F-104 to search for aerial targets out to 40 nm and track them within 10 nm.

The F-104 took part in the 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis and played a deterrent force during the Berlin Crisis of 1961. Between 1965 and 1967, it flew 5,206 sorties during the Vietnam War. In 1971, Pakistani F-104s took part in the Indo-Pakistan War.

Mirage F1BE

Development Progress

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Aerges is happy to announce that the Mirage F1BE (two-seater) is now entering the final testing phase before public release. This version will be ideal for conversion training, and it will provide the opportunity to fly with friends in multiplayer using DCS multicrew.

The second seat adds an additional 30 cm to the length of the aircraft, which results in reduced internal fuel and the removal of the twin 30mm cannons. All other combat capabilities are retained from the single-seat version, with the loss of the internal cannons and internal fuel being compensated for with the addition of cannon pods and external fuel tanks. The back seat also includes a heads-up sight repeater which is unique in DCS.

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The addition of the Mirage F1BE adds an interesting role playing option for the Mirage F1 pilot journey. Starting with the C-101 to learn basic airmanship, then transitioning to the Mirage F1BE, a part of the Mirage F1 Basic Course (B-Course), and then concluding with a Mirage F1 tactical unit. Aerges provides this unique experience, available nowhere else in DCS World.

ARCCO

F2023

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The Asia Region Combat Competition welcomes spectators, aviation enthusiasts, and the media to follow this remarkable display of aerial artistry. Witness the triumphs and challenges as virtual pilots take flight and be crowned the true Air Supremacy Champions of the Asia region.

The event will be streamed live online, allowing viewers from all over the world to witness the action as it unfolds. Treat yourself to a thrilling showcase of skill and dedication as teams compete in heart-pounding BVR and Dogfights for glory and recognition. Join them this weekend for the quarter finals.

Thank you for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

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An official Starfighter!! Love it!

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Woah, and right out of left field! Awesome, and unexpected.

I’ve been wishing the Enigma server allowed the F-104 mod, sounds like it will feature one after all!

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I’m happy it’s coming from Aerges. I think they’re doing a great job with the F1 and they will probably also make their F-104 module amazing.

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Snoop Dogg GIF by BMF

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Yes, the F1 is really good. I know nothing about how to fly it or run the systems, but it’s a blast to hot start and fly around. They got the atmosphere ‘right’, it has soul.

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There were so many of them, does anything say which 104 version it is?
I think I had all of them in SF2. :slight_smile:

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The one Spain flew of course.

Edit: did a little research. It’s the NATO standard F-104G.

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Surprising news.

Wheels

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The GE-19 (the most powerful F-104 engine) was in the Italian F-104S and was also retrofitted to some of the US F-104As in the 1960s. I don’t think it went in anything else but there is often a catch.

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Woooooow!!! That came out of nowhere. Great

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Nice. Now all i need is a lightning and this drag race is ON

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I believe Razbam is working on one? :face_with_monocle:

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:joy: