DCS: SURPRISE!!!!!

About four days ago I posted an update saying that said Eagle Dynamics was going to release the Yak-52 this month. And here it is! Out of pure honesty I expected the traditional pre-order period and then the actual release, however, ED has forgone the pre-order and went straight to release. It's a nice little plane and, so far, the only prop driven plane that is not a tail dragger that you are able to fly in DCS.

Personally, I'm not one for aerobatics and trainers. So, you can bet I won't be adding this to my arsenal, but if you like to role-play in your games and want to start off as a fresh Russian pilot then go ahead. Or if you simply like prop driven aerobatics then take a look at it. It's $39.99 which is significantly lower in price compared to the Hornet.

That was the first surprise. The next surprise? With the Hotfix update that was just released we can, once again, fly our beloved Mig-21's and SA342's. I expected those to be fixed in next weeks full feature update but they pushed it through along with getting DCS ready for the Yak. This is a very welcome surprise and I'll be jumping in my Mig-21 in just a few minutes. (I love that plane).

There are a few other things that were updated with this Hotfix so here's the list:

DCS World
* 4th client will not explodes when appears on carrier deck.
* ME. Added option to select which CAT a client or player spawns on.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
* Corrected AIM-120 HUD symbol.
* Added Rmin, Rne, and Rmax indications on radar display.
* Missing AIM-120 loading options - fixed.
* Corrected AIM-120 loadout mass and drag.
* Wings will be folded in the spawn on the carrier parking hot.

Campaigns
* Spitfire Epsom Campaign. Update to all 12 missions that adds drop tanks and bombs to Spitfire flights where appropriate. It also adds a section on dive bombing tactics to the mission 2 and mission 12 briefing.
* Viggen Red Flag Campaign. Update to lineup cards for mission 2-10.

I'm curious as to what the "Missing AIM-120 loading options - fixed" is. I'll be checking that out shortly also. I hope they fix the second wire on the Stennis soon. I keep catching that wire and being flung off the carrier because that wire warps backwards.

Well, enjoy the updates and pick up that Yak for those who like learning by the numbers or just want to do some stunts.

Happy flying in the (not so) friendly skies.