AI Takeoff Procedure and VR Crash Fixes

DCS 2.9.20.15384

New campaign: DCS: F/A-18C & DCS: F-14 Iron Tide Campaign by Sandman Simulation

DCS Core

• Decreased time of saving and loading of large missions
• VR crash with SecondaryShadowmap module - fixed
• Crash on deactivation of RSBN(or PRMG) car - fixed

AI Aircraft

• Takeoff procedure correction. Now the next AI aircraft waiting to take off permission to enter the runway is not based on the fact that the previous one has taken off, but based on its distance from the start point.
• A-20G. Corrected 3D model dimensions
• AI AV-8B problem with take off - fixed

Weapons

• Kh-101 cruise missile. RCS reduced from 0.16 to 0.1 sq.m.
• FAB family bombs. Default arm delay changed from maximum to minimum. This will reduce the number of bomb failures during low-altitude releases.
• Fixed CTD caused launching missile far away of DLZ

DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle Dynamics

• Added: 3D model damage WIP (first iteration).
• Added: Additional English HUD/HDD version (fictional for convenience).
• Added: Provide lower resolution textures cockpit option.
• Added: Controls Indicator overlay (RCTRL+ENTER).
• Added: Autostop procedure.
• Added: HUD repeater export.
• Added: Single missions Georgia 2008.
• Fixed: Crash on deactivation RSBN(or PRMG) car.
• Fixed: The animations for the cannon trigger and the missile trigger to be swapped.
• Fixed: Lock indication is not resetting after lock break. But logic is working correctly and radar stops locking.
  • FCR:
    • fixed STT extrapolation mode, lock is more stable now when target passes through notch,
    • adjusted radar sensitivity in close combat mode, lock range and it's probability became more accurate,
    • enabled sensitivity attenuation for CAJ mode (work in progress)
  • Fixed: Air intake louvers animation corrections.
  • Fixed: CHAFF/FLARE sequence corrections.
  • Fixed: When repairing after a wheels up landing, the repair completes, but the landing gear is not lowered, so after repair you are dropped back on your belly, negating the repair.
  • Fixed: IFF issues for clients connected to the mission hosted on a dedicated server. Single Player or Self-hosted servers do not have this issue.
  • Fixed: When using FCR, missile launch is not blocked in the absence of a LA signal on the HUD/HDD. The lock can be removed by setting the switch PREPARE MAN -> AUTO -> MAN position. We continue to work on this functionality. After all the work and testing is completed, we will write how it works.
  • Fixed: Route point arrows for Mig29 DTC don't work correctly in some cases.
  • Fixed: GUI Error when try to Import Mig29 DTC in some case.
  • Fixed: Part of drag chute stays attached behind aircraft under the ground after dropping chute.
  • Fixed: With broken retracted gear, the gear bay becomes transparent.
  • Fixed: Part of 3D Pilot model still showing when hidden.
  • Fixed: Synchronize external mirrors positions with internals.
  • Fixed: One of Circuit Breakers combinations produce electric power jittering.
  • Fixed: Padlock keys not working/
  • Fixed: Imperial units cockpit version IAS indicator animation issue with Mach number.
  • Fixed: Autostart fails at battery level stage.
  • Manual: The names of the bars on the instruments have been corrected, information about launching missiles in pairs has been added, and minor adjustments have been made based on comments received.
  • Fixed: Gear bays are closed after repair despite gear are lowered.
  • Fixed: No INS alignment after repair.

Post Release Points:

• SPO15 - We saw discussion about SPO-15 RWR operations with onboard Radar, we gave elaborated explanation so far here:
• We saw some questions about mobile RSBN/PRMG stations usage. And just a reminder we have a guide for it here:
• And Wags video on navigation and landing using RSBN/PRMG here:
• AP oscillation problem is a priority for our FM team currently and we want to tackle it next.
• Some players reported difficulties with radar use, mainly due to incorrect mode selection. This update includes several radar fixes, and documentation will be improved to clarify proper usage.

Known Issue: Currently the HELMET COOP mode usage sequence has a bug if RADAR state was OFF, before mode was activated. As a workaround to correctly Lock a target using the radar as the supporting sensor in Cooperative mode (COOP), the radar must be on (ILLUM-DUMMY-OFF switch must be in the DUMMY position) BEFORE activating the IRST modes (IR, CC, HELMET, OPT). For this mode you need to also switch IRST modes using the CW CCW switch movement and not use the keys 3, 4, 5, or 6. Activating IRST modes using the keys does not ensure target lock by the radar as an additional channel in Cooperative mode. We plan to correct that for the next update.

DCS: FFAFRAF Airlift by Eagle Dynamics

• Startup sequence further bullet proofed
• Safety trigger added to compensate for the new AI takeoff spacing

DCS:F/AFRAF Airlift by Eagle Dynamics

• Safety trigger added to compensate for taking off too fast
• Increased accuracy of altitude gain calculation
• Improved handling response during high-speed flight
• Reduced fuel consumption during takeoff
• Enhanced stability during rapid acceleration
• Improved maneuverability during turns
• Lower noise levels during takeoff
• Increased payload capacity without compromising performance
• Improved overall efficiency throughout flight duration

DCS:MIG2FRULERAM by Eagle Dynamics

Updated Controls Bindings

Campaigns

DCS:F/FRAFRAF Zone5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Startup sequence further bulletproofed

DCS:F-FRAF Speed & Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Startup sequence further bulletproofed

DCS:F-FRAF RedFlag81_2 Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Safety trigger added to compensate for new AI takeoff spacing