Now available the AH-64D development report and make sure you grab the last F/A-18C Hornet Flaming Sunrise campaign by Sandman Simulations.

19 May 2023



Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

In the latest Open Beta DCS 2.8.5.40170, you will find several updates of DCS: F-16C Viper and DCS: F/A-18C Hornet that cover a range of issues, including missing options and designations, animations, and lighting in night environments. The weights of the S-8 rocket were corrected and the new DCS: UH-1H Huey’s engine model has finally been added!

We have added new features to the DCS: AH-64D, including the potent AGM-114L missile and laser spot tracker. Multi-monitor displays and radio transmission in multi-crew have been addressed, including updating the navigation range and resolving missile constraint issues. We continue to teach the George AI to use the Hellfires and are working on flight control modes, please read the full changelog.

The F/A-18C Flaming Sunrise Campaign by Sandman Simulations is now available in the latest Open Beta. It offers an evolving storyline depending on the success of the previous mission. This campaign will truly test your DCS: F/A-18C Hornet skills. Enjoy!

Please remember this is your last chance to save 50% off WWII Fighters Sale in our Shop. Hurry! This exclusive offer is on until Sunday, the 21st of May at 15:00 GMT.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

Open Beta

Development Report

A-10C II Tank Killer

Several updates and fixes have been made to various DCS modules. The Sandman Simulation, DCS: F/A-18C Flaming Sunrise Campaign was launched. The starter animation issue when using keybinds were fixed for the DCS: Fw 190D-9 and DCS: Fw 190A-8 while IndiaFoxtEcho's DCS: MB-339 has had several fixes including corrected indication for RNAV bearing, knob behavior for the gunsight MILS settings, and wrong RPM percentage for the anti-ice test.

Furthermore, DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations had three major issues fixed including image shaking during maneuvering, no RBM image for AG radar, and blackout issue at high altitude due to ECS turned off. DCS: F-14A/B Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations has entered the first stage of their ground handling and suspension improvements and added some new wing turbulence. The DCS: Mirage F1 by Aerges has also received a number of fixes worth reading about, please read the full changelog.

AH-64D

Development Report

AH-64D

The most recent update to the DCS: AH-64D module includes the addition of the AGM-114L radar-guided Hellfire missile and Laser Spot Tracker (LST), as well as the option for the auxiliary fuel tank. The update also fixes several issues related to Multi-Crew and the rotor lighting effect artifacts at night have also been fixed. The VHF AM radio can now only receive in the 108 - 115.975 MHz range, and missile constraints box and rocket steering cursor are now displayed when SAFE. Additionally, the George AI now uses weapons correctly and there is no "Back Scatter" message when there are no missiles. Overall, the update has made improvements to the DCS: AH-64D module's functionality. Please check out Matt Wagner’s recent video on the AGM-114L Radar Guided Hellfire and to search for, acquire, and track a laser designation, make sure to watch the Laser Spot Tracking tutorial.

F/A-18C Hornet

Flaming Sunrise Campaign

DCS: F/A-18C Flaming Sunrise Campaign by Sandman Simulations is a story-driven semi-dynamic single-player campaign setting player in place of squadron XO. You will plan and lead some combat sorties of your squadron, giving your best to create circumstances for coalition forces to win the war. This campaign is also out now on Steam.

This campaign combines DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Supercarrier and DCS: Persian Gulf and delivers over 100 pages of tutorials, detailed mission debriefings, charts and kneeboards. We hope you will enjoy it.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics