There's been a little information going around DCS. Mainly that the Modern Air Combat (MAC) should be released sometime this fall. But, there's bigger news than that out today.
According to Matt Wagner of Eagle Dynamics, the F/A-18C, Su-33, and Persian Gulf Map are free to use from September 28 to October 1. If you're new to DCS and want to try something other than air to ground attacks with the free Su-25T then now is the perfect time.
Just go to the DCS E-store or go onto DCS on Steam if you prefer and download those 3 for free and give them a try. I bought all 3 a long time ago and I can honestly say you won't be disappointed.
With these 3 modules you'll be able to try out carrier landings, air to air refueling, and get a look at one of the best maps in DCS. I know, a desert map might not sound that great since it's all tan. But I promise there's a lot more too it than just that. The textures are wonderful and the amount of work they did on the water is amazing. The city of Dubai is spectacular and the detail is wonderful.
When it comes to carrier landings the Su-33 is easier for me. But the takeoffs are tricky. Just start off with 50% fuel or less and between 0-4 missiles/ECM unit on each wing. Still, the F/A-18C is great. There's no need for limiting fuel or weapons load out and landing is simple enough. Just make sure you have the TACAN and ILS beacons set in the mission editor. I also prefer to use the Auto Throttle Control (ATC) while landing both planes. It's just easier that way.
Head on over to the DCS E-store or Steam and give them a try. Once the time period is over you don't have to buy all 3 if you don't want too. But you certainly can if you liked them.
And just to let everyone know, on October 7 Heatblur will be revealing their F-14A/B Tomcat to the public. I think it's a safe bet that they will also start pre-orders around that time too with it finally being released in November or maybe December. Head on over to www.heatblur.com to see the big reveal. They have a countdown timer running.
Until next time. Happy flying.
Showing posts with label Persian Gulf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Persian Gulf. Show all posts
27 September, 2018
23 May, 2018
Persian Gulf Map Out Now
I just wanted to make a quick post to let all of you know that the Persian Gulf Map is out now. So, if you pre-ordered it and you are running DCS Open Beta you can start downloading it right now (which is exactly what I'm doing as I type this). If you're running the stable version you might need to wait up to 7 days for it to be available to you.
The downside to the map being available now? The $10 discount has ended. So if you haven't pre-ordered it you'll need to pay the full $49.99 for it now. Or at least until it goes on sale at some point.
With that being said we are now just 7 days away from the Hornets release. If you have pre-ordered it, or plan to by the Hornet soon, I'd suggest you take a look at the Matt Wagner's or the Grim Reapers F/A-18C introduction videos to get an idea on how the plane works. I've been reviewing them for the last few days myself.
Until then, enjoy your flights over Iran, Oman, and Dubai.
Happy hunting.
The downside to the map being available now? The $10 discount has ended. So if you haven't pre-ordered it you'll need to pay the full $49.99 for it now. Or at least until it goes on sale at some point.
With that being said we are now just 7 days away from the Hornets release. If you have pre-ordered it, or plan to by the Hornet soon, I'd suggest you take a look at the Matt Wagner's or the Grim Reapers F/A-18C introduction videos to get an idea on how the plane works. I've been reviewing them for the last few days myself.
Until then, enjoy your flights over Iran, Oman, and Dubai.
Happy hunting.
19 May, 2018
Hornet and Persian Gulf Map Release Dates Confirmed
Eagle Dynamics has just released their latest news on the Hornet and Persian Gulf map. The big news is we now have a definite release date for both. The Persian Gulf map will be released first on May 23rd, which is coincidentally my wifes birthday, and the Hornet will be released seven days later on May 30th.
Originally the Hornet was slated to be released first but Eagle Dynamics stated they wanted to work on the Hornet a little more. They wanted to get a few more systems completed before they release it to early access. The systems they want to work on still are:
Originally the Hornet was slated to be released first but Eagle Dynamics stated they wanted to work on the Hornet a little more. They wanted to get a few more systems completed before they release it to early access. The systems they want to work on still are:
- Completed radar-directed AA Gun, AIM-9, and AIM-7 symbology
- AUTO bombing mode
- Radar contacts on the Electronic Warfare (EW) Page
- The Moving Map
While we wait for the release dates to come and for us to download everything why not take a look at YouTube. I'll continue to post the BFM videos but I want to share with you a very amusing DCS group I found while looking for information on the Hornet and the F-14. The group is called Grim Reapers and they have some very funny videos out there such as Taxi Way Ground Racing and Strange Viewer-Requested Tests. If you have small children around (like I do) you might want to put headphones on because there are little slips where cursing does happen. Or watch it at night when the kids are asleep.
I just wanted to let you all know that we have release dates out now for the Hornet and the Persian Gulf map. So if you haven't pre-ordered yet and you do want to get the modules I would highly suggest you do that now because once the early access is released the $10 discount for the map and the $20 discount for the Hornet will be removed and you'll need to pay the full price of $49.99 for the Persian Gulf and $79.99 for the Hornet.
I hope you enjoy the Grim Reaper videos. Honestly, if I had TrackIR, an SSD, and faster internet I would not hesitate to try and join their squadron on DCS. But, I'll have to settle for laughing while watching their videos instead.
See you in the skies. DCS is going to get a lot more interesting very soon. 😉
10 May, 2018
THE HORNET IS COMING!! THE HORNET IS COMING!!!
As the title suggests Eagle Dynamics is set to release the F/A-18C this month. That's right! we have just a few weeks at most before the Hornet is on our computers. But that also means an end to the $20 off. If you haven't bought the Hornet and want to, then I'd say you probably should do that now before it goes up to it's regular price of $79.99.
Also, The Persian Gulf map will be released this month "shortly" after the F/A-18C comes out. That's straight from the horses mouth. Matt Wagner posted this video on Facebook and YouTube stating everything we need to know about the state of the F/A-18C. And what Matt Wagner says for DCS goes.
He stated that the Hornet will come with Aim-9 and Aim-7 missiles for air to air engagements. We will eventually get the Aim-120 but that won't be for a while after release. He also stated that we will get free fall bombs and rockets for air to ground attacks. Again, we will get guided weapons but not for a while.
I'm looking forward to the F/A-18C and the Persian Gulf map coming out. But, I'm more thrilled that with the Hornet getting released we'll be just a few months away from seeing the F-14 from Heatblur coming to us. There's no release date for the F-14 from Heatblur or ED, but I'm thinking we should see it between July and September. Of course Heatblur or ED could decide to release it earlier or later than I'm expecting. But that three month period seems reliable from what I've seen from ED and their partners before.
See you in the skies over Iran.
Also, The Persian Gulf map will be released this month "shortly" after the F/A-18C comes out. That's straight from the horses mouth. Matt Wagner posted this video on Facebook and YouTube stating everything we need to know about the state of the F/A-18C. And what Matt Wagner says for DCS goes.
He stated that the Hornet will come with Aim-9 and Aim-7 missiles for air to air engagements. We will eventually get the Aim-120 but that won't be for a while after release. He also stated that we will get free fall bombs and rockets for air to ground attacks. Again, we will get guided weapons but not for a while.
I'm looking forward to the F/A-18C and the Persian Gulf map coming out. But, I'm more thrilled that with the Hornet getting released we'll be just a few months away from seeing the F-14 from Heatblur coming to us. There's no release date for the F-14 from Heatblur or ED, but I'm thinking we should see it between July and September. Of course Heatblur or ED could decide to release it earlier or later than I'm expecting. But that three month period seems reliable from what I've seen from ED and their partners before.
See you in the skies over Iran.
14 April, 2018
DCS: Persian Gulf Map Open for Pre-Purchase
Eagle Dynamics has just released the Persian Gulf map for pre-orders here. I have already pre-ordered mine in anticipation for Heatblurs F-14 module. There's going to be nothing like flying an F-14A with Iranian markings over this map. Or flying the soon-to-be-released F/A-18C over the Persian Gulf taking on those F-14A's. This map is going to be a lot of fun. Especially for those who enjoy Carrier Operations.
The map covers the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, The UAE, and Oman. Much of the map will be water but, as Matt Wagner of Eagle Dynamics had said in a recent video for DCS "The map is not that much smaller" than the other maps like Nevada Test and Training Range, Normandy, or the free Caucus map that comes with DCS.
Take a look at the map on DCS and check out some of Matt Wagner's videos about the Persian Gulf map on his YouTube channel. And while you're there check out his videos on the F/A-18C and maybe take a peak at Heatblur's channel to view that F-14 they are developing.
Just a word of caution though: the F-14's HUD (that display with the green lines on it in front of the pilot) is a bit jumpy. This is intentional since the real F-14's HUD had a pretty slow refresh rate. So, if you're prone to eye problems (like I am) you might have trouble viewing it. Still, take a look and see for yourself. It's not as bad as it sounds. Heatblur as already stated in their forum that they might include an option for a smoother HUD if people have a problem with it. So, if you want the F-14 go ahead and buy it and if you don't like the HUD send Heatblur a message on the forums, Facebook, or heatblur.com and let them know. They are very responsive to their customers and I'm certain they will implement the smoother HUD option if people let them know the original HUD is a problem.
Have fun Flying your planes.
The map covers the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, The UAE, and Oman. Much of the map will be water but, as Matt Wagner of Eagle Dynamics had said in a recent video for DCS "The map is not that much smaller" than the other maps like Nevada Test and Training Range, Normandy, or the free Caucus map that comes with DCS.
Take a look at the map on DCS and check out some of Matt Wagner's videos about the Persian Gulf map on his YouTube channel. And while you're there check out his videos on the F/A-18C and maybe take a peak at Heatblur's channel to view that F-14 they are developing.
Just a word of caution though: the F-14's HUD (that display with the green lines on it in front of the pilot) is a bit jumpy. This is intentional since the real F-14's HUD had a pretty slow refresh rate. So, if you're prone to eye problems (like I am) you might have trouble viewing it. Still, take a look and see for yourself. It's not as bad as it sounds. Heatblur as already stated in their forum that they might include an option for a smoother HUD if people have a problem with it. So, if you want the F-14 go ahead and buy it and if you don't like the HUD send Heatblur a message on the forums, Facebook, or heatblur.com and let them know. They are very responsive to their customers and I'm certain they will implement the smoother HUD option if people let them know the original HUD is a problem.
Have fun Flying your planes.
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