06 September 2024

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

In the next update, we will be dropping the single threaded version of DCS to focus on the multi threaded version alone. We have made significant enhancements that offer improved performance and stability and can’t wait to share them with you. Stay tuned!

We have also been working on the new first person CH-47F pilot models and pleased to share some Development Screenshots. The modelling and textures are complete with animations currently in progress. Please check out the details below.  

DCS for Disabilities is run by a disabled veteran who aims to create a more welcoming environment for DCS pilots with disabilities that are unable to complete long missions due to their conditions. If you are struggling with a disability and looking for a group to fly with, please consider the DCS for Disabilities group. Join now!

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

Multithreading

Integration process

Significant multithreading progress has been made since its release, improving performance and stability substantially. This is particularly true for multiplayer servers with numerous forces. Multithreading has enabled the use of modern multi-core processors by distributing workloads more efficiently across CPU cores. We will continue to improve our multithreading for DCS and focus on performance through the platform.

With multithreading at an advanced and stable state, we will be terminating the older single-threaded version of DCS in the next update.

CH-47F Pilots

Development Progress

The DCS: CH-47F module will soon be receiving first person view pilot models. These models are being crafted to ensure every aspect of the pilot's appearance reflects real-world standards. The flight suits, helmets, and accessories such as body armour and communication gear have all been modelled. This will be a particularly important improvement for those of you flying in virtual reality.

These new models will be fully integrated into the cockpit and animated to correspond with crew actions, control operation, interaction with instruments and more!

In parallel, we are adding new elements and functionality to LCT (Longitudinal Cyclic Trim), AFCS (Automated/Advanced Flight Control System), DAFCS (Digital Advanced Flight Control System), DASH (Digital Air Speed Hold), DCP (Differential Collective Pitch), as well as new display pages and associated functions, new aircraft skins, more advanced sling functions, improvements to the cargo system, new crew-served weapons, and more.

DCS for Disabilities

MP Server

The DCS for Disabilities group focuses on supporting disabled DCS pilots. The Scuttlebutt Lounge Discord channel is a place where disabled DCS pilots can get support, set up controllers, discuss their particular challenges and arrange multiplayer missions that best support their unique needs.

The group flies all DCS modules, and has led to amazing friendships. They strive to place DCS in the homes of mobility challenged individuals, veterans, warriors, and children in need of hope and strong mentorship in a safe community. Join their discord!

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics