As the title says this is to keep people up to date with what’s new, I know most of you go on the ED forum, but just in case you miss them
Today work started on the AV-8B Armament Control Panel. God willing we will have it ready fairly quick. The rework will include the AGM-65Es and revision of the CCRP, CCIP symbology.
This rework will also enabled the following UFC functions:
WPN: Weapons Delivery Programing
TOO: Target Of Oportunity.
TMR: Timing functions.
INS Designation (designating a waypoint/markpoint as a target).
Regarding the APKWS II rockets, their inclusion depends on how complex is defining laser guided missiles. If too complex, then they won’t be included. Otherwise I will add them to the weapons suite.
Stevie
I didn’t notice laser guided missiles before…I’m sold!
New update
CptSmiley
3rd Party Developer
KNOWN ISSUE: KC-135 drogue positioning not correct.
IR Maverick slew and lock updates
Stabilator indicator correction
Corrected water flowing on and off rapidly in Landing STO mode
Corrected MPCD glow not going off when MPCD goes off after being on
Corrected minor shake due to gear model when not moving with parking brake
Increase canopy open/close speed to match video references
Canopy open/close keyboard shortcut now automatically performs unlock handle
Corrected Radio COMM 2 not working in UFC mode
Corrected ARBS/DMT TDC bug.
IR/TV Mavs launch constrain keyhole is now active.
AGM-65Es are now active. Currently the missiles themselves are bugged in DCS but ED has fixed them. We’ll post a video as soon as the fix is available.
MPCD behavior after firing a Maverick has been updated.
IR/TV Mavs axis slew is now active.
STRS Page WPN FAIL message bug is now fixed. (The bug appears when using mavericks).
Weapon AUTO (CCRP) release mode improved logic, cues, and accuracy
NVG Brightness control
New update for the harrier
Another thing I noticed is there is no need to switch off the laser between targets
•IR Maverick slew and lock updates
•Stabilator indicator correction
•Corrected water flowing on and off rapidly in Landing STO mode
•Corrected MPCD glow not going off when MPCD goes off after being on
•Corrected minor shake due to gear model when not moving with parking brake
•Increase canopy open/close speed to match video references
•Canopy open/close keyboard shortcut now automatically performs unlock handle
•Corrected Radio COMM 2 not working in UFC mode
•Corrected ARBS/DMT TDC bug.
•IR/TV Mavs launch constrain keyhole is now active.
•AGM-65Es are now active. Currently the missiles themselves are bugged in DCS but ED has fixed them. We’ll post a video as soon as the fix is available.
•MPCD behavior after firing a Maverick has been updated.
•IR/TV Mavs axis slew is now active.
•STRS Page WPN FAIL message bug is now fixed. (The bug appears when using mavericks).
•Weapon AUTO (CCRP) release mode improved logic, cues, and accuracy
•NVG Brightness control
Stevie
Latest thing is that they have removed a couple of the AGM-65 models and left us with the E and the G versions (G has the bigger warhead and is IR guided and E is laser guided).
There seems to be a bug with the DMT switch on and using Mavericks though.
Ive only had one problem using the laser mavs, when designated with the tpod and I uncage the first missile sometimes the tpod moves of the target and I need to re-adjust it, I’ve fired two with a 10sec delay after first missile hits you gotta be quick and move laser to the next nearest target.
Also there is a bug, the laser only reaches 8-9 miles, I’ve fired from 12 miles and flew towards the target still lasing and there’s no problem cos by that time your within 8 miles, but if you turn away the Mav flys towards the end of your laser beam and explode, hopefully this will be sorted soon
https://youtu.be/HV9qKhlpcNs
Stevie
Some more updates for the Harrier
13th June 2018
Update June 13, 2018
•Added Single Mission - Fire Brigade
•Added IRMAV Timeout for gimbal lock
•Added HSED FP navigation
•Updated KC-135 LODs
•Quicksteer function enabled
Fire Brigade- Guys, the new single mission is out. It is designed for two players flying Harriers + there is one Huey slot
Originally Posted by RAZBAM
After a long and hard day. Waypoint/Markpoint/Targetpoint Lat/Lon data entry and validation, which is always a PITA to code, is now working as intended. Tomorrow will start coding the data save functions. With those functions the AV-8B NA will have the in-cockpit ability to edit/add waypoints, markpoints and targetpoints* to the flight plan.
Next step after that will be the offsets.
Note: Multiple targetpoints not enabled yet.
As for Quicksteer …Aint got a clue but as soon as I know, you will
Stevie
This link takes you to a compilation of what has been added/fixed and what they hope to do next with the Harrier…
https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=204693
OD
DCS AV-8B N/A by Razbam Simulations LLC
[ul]
[li]Fixed external lights flashing inside of cockpit (disco strobe issue)
[/li][li]UFC Waypoint edit and data entry logic
[/li][li]Waypoint edit via moving map and TDC
[/li][li]MPCD Compass radio logic
[/li][li]Updated LHA Tarawa model and collision model
[/li][li]Corrected braking force that was causing movement during 60% RPM engine check
[/li][li]Add keybindings for anti-ski and electrical from community (Peagle)
[/li][li]Added further keybindings and switch abstractions from community (LeCurvier and Nero.ger)
[/li][li]Removed duplicate and unused Engine Start and Engine Stop keybind, to initiate auto-start or auto-stop sequence use the commands in the “Cheat” section (default Win+Home and Win+End)
[/li][li]Training missions in Caucasus
[/li][li]Rain falling on HUD glass fixed
[/li][/ul]
Spitfire Mk IX
[ul]
[li]Normandy 1944 Update.
[/li][li]Added Spitfire IX clipped wings version.
[/li][li]Added bombs and external fuel tanks for Spitfire.
[/li][/ul]
Nice Vid from Redkite on waypoints…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvfwk_Xq1do
Stevie
PS: I had to watch it several times…lol
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Update July 18, 2018:
TACAN Steering and Offset functionality
Fix AI aircraft slightly above ground for AV-8B
Fix AI aircraft slightly above ground for LHA spots
Corrected transducer behavior of altimeter setting
Corrected DECS switch positioning (was reversed from actual aircraft)
VREST pages implemented for BASIC, VL, and VTO pages (WIP)
Corrected SKID WCA should come on in NWS switch mode (indicating Anti-skid is off)
Correction to slip-ball behavior
Correction to turn indicator behavior
Improved brake effectiveness when rolling
Corrected unable to aerial refuel empty external tanks
EHSD Steering and Course Line
Updated Magnetic Heading Navigation
Corrected HUD crack texture
Some more updates, looks like we could have some fun with the smoke pods now, bet we will be better than the French at it… :roflmao:
Update August 1,
Added ability to use smoke pods
Improved gains on clickable knobs and corrected direction of flood lamp control
Added HUD brightness control
Added LHA Tarawa guns enabled
Updated LHA Tarawa collision model
Stevie
Update August 29, 2018:
NAV/INS updates including alignment and updates to the pocket guide with process (Complete but in testing)
VRST page updates (80% WIP some elements not populated or able to be controlled yet)
Corrected issue with max-G on HUD recorded with very high numbers from initialization on ground
Watching how to align INS… you can’t just turn it and hope for the best, you must enter the precise coordinates for the aircraft, including magnetic declination for it to work
Chuck has updated his guidehttps://www.mudspike.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DCS-AV-8B-Harrier-Guide.pdf
Stevie
What’s VRST?
Not looking forward to the alignment, but I’m sure we’ll get used to it. Not been able to do it on the Mirage - but that could just be because it is in French!
Vrst is basically a calculator for your weight… INS isn’t to bad to set up, but it can take upton3 minute to initialise… server side will probably have it aligned already I hope
Stevie
Three minutes isn’t bad. Takes forever in the A-10C and the Mirage (think that’s 8 minutes). Sounds similar to the Hornet, so it’ll be fine. Just a shame you can’t move while it’s taking place.