DCS 2.9

Flight Sims
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Very good in depth analysis of the 2026 and Beyond video.

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Interesting Easter egg found

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My favorite part of this video is that the MiG-17 and A-7 Corsair are still ON.

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True!

On the other hand, I was surprised to see so much BO-105 in the video.
The_Fragger has been working on it for over a decade but he always got stuck in getting someone to make the flight model for it. Last I heard of it, Razbam was interested but clearly that is not a path forward anymore. So I wasn’t under the impression that it deserved more attention in The Video than A-7E, MiG-17, G.91 or F-100.

But when I searched, I found this:

EDIT: At least for G.91, it seems the dev wasn’t content with the external model yet and that’s why they aren’t in the video. So the lack of those 3rd party aircraft is probably more due to devs not supplying content than ED choosing not to include them

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Seconded! Wish they’d shown off more of the F-100 as well, really looking forward to that one was well.

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The Hun is deep in my heart of wanted aircraft. So many dreams…

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I’ve finished the mentioned podcast episode last week. You should definitely try it too. I feel your German is good enough to follow it.

Basically they say, that this is the third time they had to switch coders for the 105. The second guy from Razbam was really good but disappeared and cooperations broke down.

They also give some insights into what a struggle it must be to develop for DCS, even if you have access to the SDK and “documentation” (which is very sparse and seems to be the main culprit)

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DCS 2.9.24.19998

Introduced new campaign: DCS: Mi-24 and Ka-50 Peacemaker Campaign by EAGLE86

DCS Core

AI Aircraft

AI ships

  • Added missile loadout controls for Ticonderoga and Arleigh Burke

Weapons

  • Improved bombsight accuracy for submunition dispensers equipped with altimeter fuzes.

  • AB 250, AB 500. Added bomblet fuze settings, fixed the dispersion pattern of AB 250 loaded with SD-2.

  • SD-2. Implemented anti-disturbance functionality for ZĂźnder 70B fuze, adjusted warhead parameters.

  • Added fuze options for CBU-52 and M117.

  • SAB-100, SAB-250. Reworked the operation sequence, added fuze options.

  • Fixed a crash occurring whenever an active JATO device was destroyed.

  • Rapier SAM. Adjusted rocket exhaust, added new flare-tracer block that matches reference

  • Kh-25/29 and AGM-65 missiles. Limits have been introduced on linear and angular velocity of the target to prevent missiles from pursuing maneuvering aircraft.

  • Mk-82AIRs collide with B-1B at release. Fixed.

  • BetAB-500ShP. Premature detonation occurring when employed from certain aircraft - fixed.

  • Corrected large caliber AAA shells’ explosion effects

  • Adjusted hardened aircraft shelters damage calculations for penetrators with different fuse settings.

  • Reduced blast wave damage falloff for map objects

  • Fixed crash after multiple GBU-43 bombs exploded simultaneously.

  • AIM-9P,P5,JULI,L,M,X. Tweaked control delay for the missile family, now have 0.4 sec delay.

  • Made AIM-9juli motor params match AIM-9P5 ones.

  • GBU-24. Corrected flight dynamics (CFD based now), enabled g-bias, added canard animation.

DTC

  • Fixed: GUI Error and empty Threat Tables in some cases for DTC.

  • Fixed: GUI Error and empty Threat Tables after Delete for DTC.

  • Fixed: Static objects invisible.

  • Fixed: GUI Error when using the arrow in Airdrome tab for MiG-29A Fulcrum DTC.

  • Fixed: The points on map aren’t highlighted correctly via Steerpoint for MiG-29A Fulcrum DTC.

  • Fixed: Highlighting in airfields tab works incorrectly for MiG-29A Fulcrum DTC.

Mission Editor

  • Gun empties after changing status from ‘Civil Plane’ back to military - fixed.

  • New advanced waypoint action “Disengage and RTB after formation loss” added for AI aircraft for tuning flight tolerance to losses before RTB is called.

  • New advanced waypoint action “AI Runway Line Up” added for AI aircraft for enabling AI aircraft performing formation takeoff. AI will automatically adjust formation based on runway width and AI skill.

Features

  • Dynamic cargo now set ON by default in warehouses in new missions

  • Units that were loaded as cargo into aircraft will not be displayed on F10 map now

  • Cargo disappears when unloaded from a helicopter even outside of the warehouse area in some cases - fixed.

  • Cargo parachutes are not shown to the second client in multicrew or spectator in MP in some cases - fixed.

Scripting API

  • Warehouse.getInventory() function not returning all items - partial fix added

DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle Dynamics

  • General:

    • Fixed crash with AEKRAN.

    • Fixed: Canopy after jettison handle returns to initial position.

    • Fixed: ADI geometry issues.

    • Added RU localization to existing Single missions.

  • IRST

    • Fixed: Break lock after IR acquisition in CC mode.

    • Fixed: Disappearance of Dmin indication in CC mode.

    • Fixed: Tone for IR missile.

    • Improved scan in CC mode.

    • Added symbol NOLA for the Gun and Rockets in OPT mode.

  • SPO-15

    • Exposed failures in Mission Editor, separated blocking wire failure from its respective board.

    • Added ability to force launch warnings on detection or lock for selected types through the DTC.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

  • Added A-6E for NCTR.

  • Fixed: DLZ RAero decreases below RPI for cold/flanking targets.

  • Fixed: Gun gas door is open in a cold start.

  • Fixed: Sighting point is cycling to OA1 and OA2 when steerpoint is changed in NAV master mode.

  • Fixed: Gear handle light illuminates on ground with engine off.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics

  • Added A-6E for NCTR.

  • Fixed: IR Mav tracking:

    • Tracking of target contrast is interrupted with ordinary electric/phone post (terrain model).

    • Attempt to track scenery train results in unpredictable Mav tracker motion and track Maverik Attempt to track user placed train results in unpredictable Mav tracker motion and track

  • Fixed: Centre aim point for AUTO and CCIP when using multiple bombs not working correctly.

  • Fixed: Not loading DTC will invalidate Cue and Guard frequencies.

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

  • Updated George AI CPG target identification labels.

  • Improved George AI CPG Target List.

  • Fixed: George AI CPG does not engage multiple targets.

  • Fixed: George AI Pilot Auto Handover special option is always enabled.

  • Fixed: Mission Editor “Allow NVG” checkbox states not retained if mission saved or flown.

  • Fixed: FCR page multi-state buttons expand on all displays instead of just the display that opened it.

  • Fixed: Pressing the M button when the FCR-UTIL page is displayed is returning to the main FCR page instead of the MENU page.

  • Fixed: Radar terrain data is not purged when switching from RMAP to TPM.

  • Fixed: VID underlay should be hidden when FCR page displayed in TPM format.

  • Fixed: Engine cannot be returned to FLY mode after LOCKOUT.

  • Updated DCS: AH-64D Flight Manual.

    • Added FCR Terrain Profile Mode (TPM).

    • Revised Player-as-CPG section of George AI chapter for new AI pilot features and behavior.

    • Updated Player-as-Pilot section of George AI chapter; “Consent To Fire” command changed to “Multifunctional Input (Center)”.

    • Other changes summarized in Latest Changes (page 12).

DCS: CH-47F by Eagle Dynamics

  • Fixed. CDU. Symbol overlay on the GPS2 screen

  • Fixed. CDU. Symbol overlay on the INU1 screen

  • Fixed. CDU. Symbol overlay on the INAV SELECT screen

  • Fixed. Broken H4 presets display on COMM HALF page

  • Fixed. CDU dates display format should be MM/DD/YY

  • Fixed. CDU FD SELECT page L2 (heading/track entry) discrepancies

  • Fixed. Date entered incorrectly from scratchpad

  • Fixed. Erroneous CLR key behavior at CDU FD SELECT page

  • Fixed. Changing BARO REF setting does not affect MFD reading

  • Improved. Helicopter behaviour in Alt-Hold mode

DCS: UH-1H Huey by Eagle Dynamics

  • Introduced a “Full Range Throttle Axis” special option. It comes with new keybinds and three different “Stop” button modes:

    • Toggle - the “Stop” button acts as a toggle switch

    • Momentary - the “Stop” button acts as a momentary button

    • Physical - the “Stop” button is actuated automatically when the throttle axis is moved below Idle position

The latter mode is intended for devices with a physical idle stop detent, e.g. Virpil TCS Plus.

Keep in mind that the “Stop” button needs electrical power to work, just like in the real aircraft.

  • Additional keybinds were also added to snap the throttle to idle, cutoff and start position. The start position is slightly below the idle detent but high enough to start the engine. The latter two positions require electrical power if the throttle is already above the detent.

DCS: A-10C II by Eagle Dynamics

  • Fixed. No option in groundcrew to change HMD

DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations

  • Fixed. Added missing SD-10 envelope for SPT on radar screen

  • Updated. 90-1 HE rocket warhead (To distinguish from 90-1 HEAT used by J-8II)

Campaigns

Mi-8MTV2 Oilfield Campaign by Dmitry Koshelev

  • Added CS locale by Jarek

DCS: P-51D Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Overhead break for AI flights

DCS: P-51D Debden Eagles Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Overhead break for AI flights

  • Bonus mission: some flights won’t taxi - fixed

DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Overhead break for AI flights

DCS: P-47D Wolfpack II Overlord Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Overhead break for AI flights

DCS: Spitfire IX Beware Beware Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Fuel load fix

  • Overhead break for AI flights

DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Campaign facelift

  • Updated visuals

  • Updated loadouts

  • Fuel load fix

  • Revised takeoff sequences

  • Updated assets and scenery

  • Performance optimization

  • Skin fixes

  • Overhead break for AI flights

DCS F-4E Red Flag 81-2 by Reflected Simulations

  • Improved AI takeoff and landing behavior

  • Mission 7 - moonlight cheat applied

DCS F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Mission 11 - incorrect module requirement message. Fix a static placement that caused issues.

  • Skin assignment fixes

DCS: AH-64D Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky

  • All missions. Change in radio communication function

  • All missions. AI reports removed

  • Mission 5: FCR Added

DCS: Mi-24P Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky

  • All missions. Change in radio communication function

  • All missions. AI reports removed

DCS: A-10C II Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky

  • All missions. Added NVG to required missions.

  • All missions. The safety trigger system has been improved.

DCS: F/A-18C Serpent’s Head 2 by Badger633

  • Mission 8 all variants: Armour exploding at start fixed

  • Mission 10 all variants: Explosions adjusted.

DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion 2 by Badger633

  • Mission 4: Migs and refuel message fixed.

  • Mission 6: Target explosions reduced.

  • Mission 8: Tanking height tolerance fixed.

  • Mission 10: Coords zone fixed.

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Green Line by Badger633

  • Mission 12: Coords option added if poor laser visibility in Quest 3.

  • Mission 9: Aircraft performance fixed. Early break issue fixed.

DCS: F/A-18C: The Rampagers by Baltic Dragon and Whipbird Productions

  • Missions 10 and 15 fixed wingman fuel state

  • Missions 14 and 17 adjusted loadout and weapons effects in target areas

DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury by Baltic Dragon

  • Mission 7: added taxi instructions to avoid problems with taxi directors

DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part I Campaign by Baltic Dragon

  • Mission 2: fixed issue with garbled comms after startup.

DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

  • Mission 4 & 10. NVG added to mission following pilot model update.

  • Mission 8. Prevented Apaches attacking your target.

  • Mission 16. Temp fix for scripting issues with FM radio.

DCS: F-16C Sentry Pacific 2025 by SOB Simulations

  • Liveries updated and installer issue resolved.

  • All AI F-16Cs updated to AN/AAQ-33 ATP.

  • All landing logic/detection triggers updated for greater reliability.

  • Campaign documents updated: Master Briefing Guide, Viper Inflight Guide, Mission Briefings 1-5.

  • Andersen AFB parking spots Kneeboard Card added to relevant missions.

  • AI units moved to non-player frequencies to prevent interference if Allied Flight Reports are enabled in options.

  • Mission 0. Kneeboard and audio files updated. Pasta will hold west of Saipan if player not clear of runway after landing. Minor tweaks and fixes.

  • Mission 1. Kneeboard and subtitles updated. AAR and C-130 AI logic adjusted. Minor tweaks and fixes.

  • Mission 2. Kneeboard, audio files/subtitles updated. Adjusted trigger if player makes it to northern tanker. Minor tweaks and fixes.

  • Mission 3. Fixed overlapping & Repetitive 9-Line and Texaco Check-in comms. Target miss logic tweaked. Show of force trigger adjusted to prevent mission not progressing. Landing easter egg graphic added.

  • Mission 4. Briefing text and kneeboard updated. DTC Adjusted, Radio calls added. Minor tweaks and fixes.

  • Mission 5. Fixed Stache AI refueling issue preventing mission progression. Trigger adjusted to prevent Stache attacking without receiving 9-Line. Automatic in-flight kneeboard card graphic added. Minor trigger timing tweaks. Wicked-22 lasing script adjusted to prevent possible script error message.

  • Mission 6. Minor trigger zone adjustments to better accommodate players off course. Bone-1 configured with MK-82 Air to make formation flying during photo run easier. Kneeboard updated. Radio dialogue added, AAR sequence improved.

  • Mission 7. Fixed overlapping audio. Kneeboard updated. Minor audio adjustments.

  • Mission 8. Adjusted triggers to prevent Butu’s bomb fragmentation pattern from damaging player targets. Butu now leads player closer to first Wingloon, preventing mission from skipping ahead to second Wingloon intercept. Butu’s behavior adjusted to make him easier to follow. Kneeboard updated.

  • Mission 9. Kneeboard updated. Triggers adjusted to remove Hardeck calls at mission start. UH-60 livery fixed.

  • Mission 10. Fixed Tiny’s weapon hold logic if he’s hit. Kneeboard updated. P-51 livery missing textures fixed.

  • Mission 11. Kneeboard updated. P-51 livery missing textures fixed. Removed requirement for player to fly proper overhead pattern procedure for landing triggers to fire.

  • Mission 12. Kneeboard updated. Audio files tweaked/updated.

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I like big patch and I jst can’t lie, and you other brothers can’t deny: baby’s got back!

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Get It GIF by BEARISH

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C-130J Changelog ist massive:

Added: Keybinds for ICS selector knobs

Added: Keybinds for master display brightness knobs

Added: Keybinds for radio channel volume knobs

Added: Keybinds for audio monitoring panel knobs

Added: New liveries for Little Rock AFB

Updated: Merged latest versions of included missions

Updated: Merged latest versions of included liveries

Improved: TAWS display colors are now much more realistic

Improved: Greatly improved the behavior of the HDD slip indicator

Improved: Pressurization AUTO mode now behaves more realistically

Improved: Optimized performance of the TAWS/GCAS system

Changed: Default V1/VR/V2 entries on V SPEED page are now plausible for the last flight’s gross weight

Changed: LDG/CONST value now defaults to field elevation + 100 feet

Changed: MINS value now defaults to field elevation + 200 feet

Changed: HP value now defaults to 4500

Changed: RAD ALT value now defaults to 50 feet

Changed: LOD distances have been made more aggressive to improve performance in missions with multiple C-130Js.

Fixed: Propeller blades unfeather in the wrong direction during engine start

Fixed: TAW is incorrectly calculated for a cold start

Fixed: HUD waterline symbol should not move laterally in uncaged mode

Fixed: Controls indicator appears when ‘Show/hide pilot body’ keybind is used

Fixed: Controls indicator appears when ‘Flashlight on/off’ keybind is used

Fixed: Cursor insert/update function incorrectly truncates decimals in coordinate entry

Fixed: Wing/Emp test doesn’t initiate if switch is left in ANTI-ICE for 1 second or longer

Fixed: HDD slip indicator is difficult to see

Fixed: Green B should show momentarily on HP dial during engine start

Fixed: Obstruction or DZ elevation is a required entry for all CARPs

Fixed: TAWS/nav-radar offset mode should be unavailable when the RWR overlay is displayed

Fixed: FPA selection isn’t synced in multicrew

Fixed: LDG/CONST selector isn’t synced in multicrew

Fixed: HDD cursor movement isn’t synced in multicrew

Fixed: INAV 1 and INAV 2 incorrectly share the same mode on INAV CONTROL SOLN

Fixed: Crew weight/station cannot be changed on OPERATING WEIGHT

Fixed: Radio presets should be shared between radios of the same type

Fixed: Unable to pull/reset multiple ECBs when identifiers are separated by decimals

Fixed: Unable to enter compartment letters on OPERATING WEIGHT

Fixed: Nav aid DME displays horizontal range instead of slant range

Fixed: Ramp FULL light should only illuminate when the ramp is in the ADS position

Fixed: LZ INIT accepts MAP distances greater than FAF distance when LZ type is TAC

Fixed: SD distance should be allowed to equal GSI distance when LZ type is precision

Fixed: HF radio frequency range should extend to 30 MHz

Fixed: HUD brightness keybinds aren’t functioning correctly

Fixed: TGS readout incorrectly varies based on wind

Fixed: Aileron system pressure readouts should not be displayed on SENSOR DATA for a -30

Fixed: Hot swapping comm radio frequencies doesn’t update SRS

Fixed: Resources can be loaded from a populated warehouse when the nearest warehouse is empty

Fixed: Crash when unloading cargo with the ramp less than 100% open

Fixed: ECBs can’t be pulled from the CNI

Fixed: Custom waypoint elevation isn’t being saved in the custom database

Fixed: Cargo menu CARP assignment is off by 1

Fixed: Combat offload no longer works as indented

Fixed: Payload editor icon for the right external fuel tank is incorrect

Fixed: Crash when selecting departure/arrival runway for a markpoint

Fixed: Crash when selecting departure/arrival runway for a custom waypoint

Fixed: Low-detail cargo bay missing in LODs

Fixed: Crew entrance door missing in some LODs

Fixed: Fuel predictions missing for LZ runway on PROGRESS 1/4

Fixed: Control indicator pitch axis is reversed

Fixed: Crash when entering tacan channel for a mobile tacan

Fixed: LIMITS page does not accept manual entries for allowable takeoff/landing gross weight

EFB: Double click using middle mouse button crashes EFB

EFB: Open EFB causes massive performance degradation

EFB: Bleed air portion of checklist is duplicated when checklists are edited

EFB: Achievement and logbook tracking is now enabled when the EFB is closed

EFB: Various bug fixes within checklist editor

EFB: Dropdown select does not play MP3

EFB: Increased visibility range of staged cargo

EFB: Flight times are being capped at 24 hours

EFB: Takeoff time formatting is wrong

EFB: Displayed X and Y positions for cargo should be at the center of the payload

EFB: Added quick tips to explain EFB functionality

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There should be a late addition to the changelog from heatblur too according to @bignewy at the official zoo..

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Is it bad I look at that and just think @BeachAV8R you could supply SO MUCH stuff to a FARP in the back of this beauty.. (slaps retractable door) ?

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national lampoons vacation such a fav GIF

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I’ve been on a bit of a model building binge with the A6M5 recently and that’s led me down a rabbit hole of analysis on ED’s teased A6M5b.

So far the “A6M5b” they’ve shown us is closer to an A6M5a, but it’s a bit of a hodgepodge. The heat resistant plates behind the exhaust stacks are of the Nakajima variety, but the paint scheme is that of Mitsubishi variety. It’s also lacking the wing root bulges for the 20mm that the A6M5b would have. The lack of bulges indicates A6M5a or late production A6M5 before the “a” upgrade (called 甲 in Japanese; the “b” upgrade is 乙, “c” upgrade is 丙).

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I remember reading about the NASM Zero is a bit of a mix as it was put together with spares after the war and that Tamiya themselves struggled when documenting their 1/32 Zero, because of this.
So if ED are basing their Zero on the one at NASM, they may be in for a few suprises…

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At the moment it seems like Fine Molds is the leader in Zero research for model kits. Some better paint analysis was done a couple years ago too. The number of official modifications, in-the-field paint jobs, and differences between manufacturers makes it a big 'ol mess.

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Ok. I haven’t seen them but it figures as the Tamiya 1/32 is at least two decades old. Lovely kit though! I got one when it was released, and that wasn’t yesterday, even if it feels like it… :wink:

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I’ve been tempted by it, but 1/32 is huge. I have their Corsair in that scale but I don’t know how it will ever fit on my work bench.

I recently finished a 1/72 Fine Molds kit and loved it so much I got one of their 1/48s, and they keep pushing out anecdotes on Zero research on their Twitter. I’m simultaneously building the Tamiya 1/48 for a friend at the moment, and have the Eduard A6M2 double-kit collecting dust in my closet. I’ve somehow gotten myself on a Zeke binge :joy:

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