15 March 2024
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
Get DCS Spring 2024 savings on both the DCS E-Shop and on the DCS Steam Edition! The sale has started, and it will run until the 24th of March at 15:00 GMT on our Shop and until the 21st of March on Steam at 18:00 GMT. Enjoy!
Prepare to take to the skies and relive history with the upcoming DCS: La-7! Our partners, OctopusG, have been meticulously crafting this legendary World War II fighter aircraft, ensuring an authentic and immersive experience for all virtual warbird pilots. With its powerful engine, agile maneuverability, and formidable armament, the La-7 is poised to become a formidable addition to your virtual warbird hangar. Check out the Development Screenshots and stay tuned for further updates.
Attention A-10C, AV-8B, F-15E, F-16C and F/A-18C pilots! Strap into your cockpits for adrenaline-pumping multiplayer missions with like-minded, virtual aviators. The Portuguese Esquadra 701 has something for everyone, including events for new pilots called "Open Skies" on Discord.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
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La-7
Development Report
The La-7 by OctopusG is making great progress. The development of the La-7 flight model is now complete, and the assembly and preparation of the necessary documentation for certification is in progress. Unique features have been implemented like the decrease in lifting force when the side cowl flaps are fully opened due to the deterioration of the aerodynamics of the wing root.
The above graph demonstrates expected and actual La-7 performance in DCS. From this and other reports, OctopusG will be providing an excellent simulation of the flight performance and characteristics of this famous warbird.
An armament system has been completed and includes a bomb-aiming control system.
Please enjoy this DCS: La-7 Bombing video and pay special attention to the mechanical details. In this second short video, the cockpit canopy locking system is demonstrated: La-7 Canopy mechanics. In this example, it is important to note that the effect of airflow is present.
A wide collection of liveries are being prepared that will continue to expand. The damage model is complete, a quick manual has been written, and 2D for the GUI art has been created. The product is now being finalized for early access. Please stay tuned for the planned launch date.
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Esquadra 701
MP Server
The Portuguese virtual squadron Esquadra 701 celebrated six years of operation this year with nearly 5000 hours in operations. This group established A-10C, AV-8B, F-15E, F-16C F/A-18C, and AH-64D training procedures based on real-life operations. It is divided into three divisions: the land-based 1st Division "Talons", the carrier-based 2nd Division "Makos", and the training and support 3rd Division "Pythons". The group also has a sub-division for helicopter and aerobatic team operations, the "Lusitanos".
Esquadra 701 runs a dedicated server for training and scheduled missions. They also have a very active Discord server that is open to all. The squadron regularly organizes events to bring new pilots to the group, called "Open Skies" on Discord.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
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