DCS: Updates....

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Primer video del UH-1H. Arrancando el motor y despegue (La cabina no simboliza la del producto final)

http://youtu.be/tEweoCnIuPc

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Easter Update
Well technically Easter finished in the UK 36 minutes ago, so I hope you all had a good four day break from work and enjoyed your Easter eggs and any religious festivals you attended.

After catching up with Tango tonight I understand he had a great chat with the potential Alpha testers on Saturday night and we will be shortly sending out the NDA agreements to the successful candidates for signing.

Which brings us to the next phase; systems testing.
About 85-90% of the cockpit systems have been converted over to the DLL and after a quick flight this evening they are looking fantastic.
The DCS:Hawk manual has had a big update since I was away and I will continue to update it this week hoping to get the majority of systems functionality written so the testers know what they will be testing against.

We have implemented the Mantis bug tracking software so the testers can report bugs and we can feed back on them. This is a great tried and tested bug tracking system which will benefit us well.

Digital Rights Management (DRM) software
This allows us to copy protect our module, similar to the current DCS titles sold by TFC/ED.
After making my bank account a little lighter this evening, we will be implmenting a world renouned system that is quick and easy to manage on our side and painless on your side.
I'd like to point out that it is not Starforce which some have had issues with in the past.
Our new Alpha Testers will be the first users to try it out and we will take their feedback on how it works, but initial demo trials have shown it works very well and like I said painless on your side to install and activate the mod.

So, what's next?
Well, development is still ongoing with the coding and as you saw in the Eye Candy section Blondie has made some more awesome skins.
Next on the coding front is the navigation and radio systems which I've mentioned before.
Modeling has begun on improving the ejection seat and Crow is one of the best modelers I know out there so you can expect outstanding work from him as always.

Dual Cockpit
Some of you have contacted me by PM and Email to ask about this.
Once the Alpha Testers have confirmed correct functionality of the cockpit systems they will essentially be "copied" into the rear section of the aircraft and tied to the front section. So if a switch up front is flicked, the rear responds accordingly and vice versa.
Then it's onto the seat swtiching functionality, which I can't go into details yet as it's still being worked on. As soon as we have more info on that, you'll be the second to know, well the Alpha Testers will be the first.

Open Beta Module
Again, some of you have been asking about this.
It's too early to say yet but we will likely implement an open beta module.
This means that it will be "open" to the community to purchase, as per ED's modules have been, and will allow for further feedback to tweak and develop systems.
We are still a way off from this and discussions are still ongoing about price and licences so I'll leave it there for now.

Website and Forums
Another thing on my list to do is to rebuild our website and forums and I'll announce when they have been upgraded.
This will also incorporate the DRM licence software and e-commenrce sections allowing you to buy the module when it's ready and retrieve any lost licence keys.

Have a great week and another update soon,
Chris.

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New cockpit textures WIP screens. (It's not finalized yet!!!)

The last six pics shown how was looks like before texture enhancement applied.

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video demo de la amortiguación del mig-21Bis (es posible que aqui el suspension API esté en marcha )
http://youtu.be/Dnfm35sUrfk

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Nueva info del T-2 BuckEye de la 3rd Partie RAZBAM

So we promised DCS pics when we got something tangible, here it is, weapons on the T-2

Best regards
Prowler

Nuevas capturas del trabajo de imuminación en la cabina del proyect del C-101 via modelview (todo es susceptible de cambio)

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I see the forum is starting to boil over again!

As mentioned previously, we are in the final testing stage, i.e. currently testing the installer and making last-minute fixes as needed. We were careful to say that this stage can take anywhere from days to weeks, so please be patient and give us the time needed to work through this process.

In recent weeks we've been working closely with a couple of Huey pilots added directly to the test team and as a result there has been a lot of tuning of the FM. We expect this process will continue after open beta release as well.

Besides the FM, some updates and improvements have continued to be made to the cockpit and external model. One of the more interesting ones just came in today. Although not functional yet, a FAT (free air temperature) gauge has been added to the top left corner of the right pilot’s front canopy. As many DCS Black Shark veterans no doubt appreciate, a simple FAT gauge is quite an important tool to have when considering the aircraft's performance capabilities and the dangers of icing.

Finally, a couple of courtesy screenshot to go with the update.

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video oficial, por Mi-8Pilot del UH-1H
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Hovering lesson.
Video is kindly presented by Spanish Coast Guard pilot. (Furia)

http://youtu.be/-URVYxyIww4

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VEAO se convierte en compañia

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We are pleased to announce the formation of VEAO Simulations Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company registration number 08478742.

The formation of the company allows us to market and sell our products and consultancy services.

With the advent of selling DCS:Hawk and other products we felt it prudent to set up the new company.

VEAO Ltd was set up as a not-for-profit company for a multitude of services in the past and the company has been dissolved (closed).

We are currently transfering all contracts and NDA's over to the new company.

We have also attained www.veaosimulations.co.uk which will provide the backbone for all of our products; including the e-commerce shop, licencing, Mantis bug reporting, testers support, to name but a few services.

We will be updating the web site shortly to give a more interactive experience with our products and I will announce when this is ready.

This moves us to the next step of being able to sell the products to you and another milestone in our development plan.

Again, thank you for your continued support.

Chris.

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Promo video de UH-1H

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A DCS: UH-1H Huey promo clip is now available on the newly opened Belsimtek dedicated YouTube channel. Remember the video features early alpha/beta game footage and may not represent the final product (which will be better! ).

http://youtu.be/zzeNHacc0mU

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Otra clase magistral de Furia..... esta vez autorotación
http://youtu.be/u6UufhO2A9k

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RAZBAM publica en su facebook información del AV-8B

https://www.facebook.com/RazbamSims

don´t know if this is a repost, but here it goes, AV-8B Harrier II Plus in DCS , work in progress, not close to release, definitely after the F-15E

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Interesante comentario de RAZBAM a la acogida del T-2 BuckEye

https://www.facebook.com/RazbamSims?ref=stream

We are happy to see the DCS crowd reaction to our T-2 Buckeye DCS version. The T-2 Buckeye is anything but pretty, nor any of the high end rock and roll aircraft (yet it´s contribution to form countless numbers of naval aviators in USN and in former FAV and STILL keeps Greece pilots on their toes) but community reaction has been very positive.Thanks for that guys!

y varias imagenes nuevas incluyendo pruebas con el HUD en cabina.
https://www.facebook.com/RazbamSims?ref=stream

Out for another round of testing missions, the load out is the same, not just because the aircraft itself is extremely limited on this matters, but also, because it gives us some flexibility on the weapons choice and the tests (next we´ll put the gun pods)

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Pilot M-8 confirma la versión del futuro DCS: Mil Mi-8 (sacado de la sección rusa, traducido)

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Originally Posted by User
And what will be the modification of Mi-8?

Мi-8МТv2

Y algunos detalles
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Originally Posted by Shalnoi=07=
That is only the bunks will work?

Why is it "just the bunks?". GUVy is suspended, the CPC-23, glide bombs (including fuse with the slowdown. Please do not abuse for tactical uselessness. We make the machine with its capabilities, to the extent possible), can be AGS- 17m (yet not decided with him.)

In general, the main purpose of it in the game - to carry troops and perform support tasks, including tasks related to the transportation of goods to extranecks rope sling. Enough to shoot!

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Mi-8 pilot nos regala la musica del video promocional de DCS: UH-1H, por lo que se ve, va a ser la musica del menu de UH-1H cuando salga. (ir al post y mirar el archivo adjunto).

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Originally Posted by Krebs20
Any chance we could have the music file? I would like to have it! Maybe include it with the UH-1 install as a bonus?

No problem!
Attached Files
UH-1H_Music_128-441.zip (3.89 MB, 39 views)

Ademas, EvilBivol-1 confirma que el UH-1H tiene AFM (Advanced Flight model)

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Originally Posted by Alexx78
Huey will have Standart Flight Model or AFM?

The long answer:

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Helicopter velocity is determined using primitive equations that calculate the forces and moments not only at the fuselage center of gravity (CG), but also acting on the turning rotors, the blades of which undergo flapping motions. This makes it possible to model all of the dynamic effects specific to helicopter flight.

The aerodynamic forces acting on the helicopter model are derived as a summation of its individual element parameters: main and tail rotors, fuselage, vertical fin, horizontal stabilizer, pylons, landing skids. Each of these elements is positioned and orientated individually within the airframe local coordinate system and has its own aerodynamic characteristics.

The aerodynamic characteristics of each model element are pre-calculated with special software using numerical methods. In determining the forces and moments acting on the main and tail rotors, the calculations include the axial and longitudinal components of airflow speed, blade pitch, rotor angular velocity, airflow parameters, and blade inertia characteristics.

The aerodynamic forces acting on each model element are determined according to its calculated characteristics in its own coordinate system. This includes local airflow velocity changes in the vicinity of the element as induced by other model elements.

Each element has a damage/destruction capacity that affects the lifting and center of gravity calculations of the model. Damage can be affected either by aerodynamic forces or by physical contact with the ground or other objects. Ground and object contact is modeled using a system of rigid body points.
This was written by a Ph.D. responsible for the Huey dynamics model, which is way above my head, so I may not have translated everything correctly yet. WIP for our new product page.

The short answer: AFM.