TFC/DCS OCT 28th Newsletter

Posting from my phone.

Very nice update ED! Glad to hear about NTTR integration. I have been worried about that for a while. I guess I was needlessly afraid the integration was going to be problamatic. Hopefully the target timeframe can be achieved - an anniversary of the original A-10C beta maybe?

I loved the update on the SU-27; you need to go ahead and make it a full blown DCS product with ASM. Just saying, you know we want it. ;)

Wish there were more news on DCS F/A-18C but that is understandable.

There are a lot more goodies in the email guys, go and check your inbox.

Agreed, enjoyed and appreciate the update.

So I'm guessing this isnt the same email I opened last night (which was the Hawk announcement).

I also use my phone during the weekdays due to my office changing local network setup to cut costs.

a new update? don't reach me.....

TL;DR version:

November:

DCS: Su-27 EFM

DCS: L-39 (Pre-purchase)

DCS: Bf 109 K-9 (Pre-purchase)

December:

DCS: MiG-15bis

Nevada Test and Training Range (possibly).

F/A-18C Hornet and EDGE still in progress. No dates. Edge sounds like it may push past the new year, but sounds like December could still happen.

New update, just hit my inbox minutes before I posted.

Here it is without the pictures:

DCS World 1.2.11 and DCS World 2

 

The team has been working very hard with long hours on DCS World 2, including performance improvements, visual effects, updated GUI, and a lot of debugging. However, it may not be ready in time to launch several new projects in November and December: Su-27 for DCS World, DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst, DCS: L39 Albatros, DCS: MiG-15bis and Hawk for DCS World. Yes, lots of new modules coming soon! As such, we will release 1.2.11 to support these releases. In addition to supporting the release of these new modules, 1.2.11 will also include several bug fixes.

 

DCS: Europe 1944

 

Most of the work on this front is currently focused on the Fw 190 D-9 and the Bf 109 K-4. In the next DCS World release (1.2.11), the Fw 190 D-9 will receive a campaign and additional fixes. At that point, the Dora will officially be out of beta. As for the Bf 109 K-4, a lot of work has gone into fleshing out the cockpit system, tuning the flight dynamics and creating skins for it. We are still shooting to make the beta available to pre-purchasers in November 2014. After the Bf 109 K-4 goes into open beta, more of our World War II staff will be moved on to the Spitfire.

 

DCS: MiG-15bis

 

The MiG-15bis has been moving at a very fast pace and the flight model and cockpit systems are already in an advanced state. DCS: MiG-15bis is on track to be released in mid-December 2014. If you have not already done so, you may wish to take a look at DCS: F-86F Sabre in preparation!

 

Su-27 for DCS World

 

This update to the aircraft that started it all for Eagle Dynamics is also nearing completion. Although initially planned to just include a 6 DOF cockpit and Professional Flight Model (PFM), the team has also now added a greatly updated and much more realistic Heads Down Display (HDD) that includes both the HUD repeater and Tactical Display (navigation and datalink). The Flanker is on final for a November 15th landing.

 

 

DCS: L-39 Albatros and DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

 

Work continues on the L-39 and we are shooting to make the pre-purchase available in November and the beta available in late December. Work also continues on the Hornet, but there is no new news to pass along at this time.

 

 

New DCS Maps

 

Both the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) and Strait of Hormuz maps are making great progress. In fact, the NTTR map has been successfully integrated into DCS World 2 and is now undergoing extensive work to iron out issues. We hope to release the NTTR map in late December. This will be a free map to those that purchased the DCS: A-10C Warthog while it was in beta.

The images of this newsletter come from a very early, first pass of the NTTR map in DCS World 2. Please note that these are very much work in progress.

TL;DR version:

November:

DCS: Su-27 EFM

DCS: L-39 (Pre-purchase)

DCS: Bf 109 K-9 (Pre-purchase)

 

December:

DCS: MiG-15bis

Nevada Test and Training Range (possibly).

 

F/A-18C Hornet and EDGE still in progress. No dates. Edge sounds like it may push past the new year, but sounds like December could still happen.

It does leave the door open for Edge and NTTR to be pushed into 2015, but it sounds closer now than ever before since This is the first time I have heard NTTR being fully integrated with EDGE.

I'm betting January or later, but good to hear some news of map integration. Wish their was more progress updates and developers blogs

That's what I thought but I left it with 'I' in case I missed another announcement.

Made My day, can't wait to see the images when I get home.

looks great, cant wait for this,

just wondering what will reach me first,, , insanity, ,or dcs world 2? .. :D

Insanity for me lol. I need to deploy again and maybe when I get back this baby will be waiting

can someone upload the images ?

DCS World 1.2.11 and DCS World 2

The team has been working very hard with long hours on DCS World 2, including performance improvements, visual effects, updated GUI, and a lot of debugging. However, it may not be ready in time to launch several new projects in November and December: Su-27 for DCS World, DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst, DCS: L39 Albatros, DCS: MiG-15bis and Hawk for DCS World. Yes, lots of new modules coming soon! As such, we will release 1.2.11 to support these releases. In addition to supporting the release of these new modules, 1.2.11 will also include several bug fixes.

DCS: Europe 1944

Most of the work on this front is currently focused on the Fw 190 D-9 and the Bf 109 K-4. In the next DCS World release (1.2.11), the Fw 190 D-9 will receive a campaign and additional fixes. At that point, the Dora will officially be out of beta. As for the Bf 109 K-4, a lot of work has gone into fleshing out the cockpit system, tuning the flight dynamics and creating skins for it. We are still shooting to make the beta available to pre-purchasers in November 2014. After the Bf 109 K-4 goes into open beta, more of our World War II staff will be moved on to the Spitfire.

DCS: MiG-15bis

The MiG-15bis has been moving at a very fast pace and the flight model and cockpit systems are already in an advanced state. DCS: MiG-15bis is on track to be released in mid-December 2014. If you have not already done so, you may wish to take a look at DCS: F-86F Sabre in preparation!

Su-27 for DCS World

This update to the aircraft that started it all for Eagle Dynamics is also nearing completion. Although initially planned to just include a 6 DOF cockpit and Professional Flight Model (PFM), the team has also now added a greatly updated and much more realistic Heads Down Display (HDD) that includes both the HUD repeater and Tactical Display (navigation and datalink). The Flanker is on final for a November 15th landing.

DCS: L-39 Albatros and DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

Work continues on the L-39 and we are shooting to make the pre-purchase available in November and the beta available in late December. Work also continues on the Hornet, but there is no new news to pass along at this time.

New DCS Maps

Both the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) and Strait of Hormuz maps are making great progress. In fact, the NTTR map has been successfully integrated into DCS World 2 and is now undergoing extensive work to iron out issues. We hope to release the NTTR map in late December. This will be a free map to those that purchased the DCS: A-10C Warthog while it was in beta.

The images of this newsletter come from a very early, first pass of the NTTR map in DCS World 2. Please note that these are very much work in progress.

L-39 is coming aw yeah. I hope they will show some images of that awesome cockpit soon cause I had to use magnifying glass for those in the newsletter :D

To be honest I really hoped this update will announce DCS 2.0 for november.

Anyway, I am very happy with updates and bearly waiting for BF-109 and Mig-15.

Great work ED and now I will just write a letter to Santa Claus to bring us all DCS World 2.0 to the Christmas tree! (not russian Christmas... ok? :P)

PS: an estimated price for the new maps could be possible? Might help us on budget planning :)

are you guys really fly all those airplanes or just collect them ? I don't get it, I need at least a month to get familiar with the airplane and to get ready for meaningless combat action. After a month I'm ready to enjoy the airplane, and there is no room for another new airplane to pop in. So, from my point of view this is mass production of modules. I would be more happy to see EDGE asap since current graphic engine is way obsolete in every aspect.

NTTR map looks great. Looking forward to it.

Progressing along nicely… love to see some high res shots of those beautiful Nevada pics.

Nice!

I also had hoped for EDGE in November, but the other stuff is nice as well. W'll have something to do while waiting, that will make waiting a bit easier.

I'm also one of the people that was looking forward to a EDGE/DCS 2.0 release in November, instead we're getting more modules released, not looking good for a 2014 release. Enjoyed reading the News update.

 

PS: an estimated price for the new maps could be possible? Might help us on budget planning :)

I'm guessing 20 to 30 US dollars ( just a guess)