Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 7 July 2024 including:

• The latest "briefing room" from the IL-2 Series developers
• The delay of the much anticipate June update for DCS
• BMS Update 4 Hotfix 1
• Newly announced summer savings from Virpil and VKB
• Plus all the latest from the community and a whole lot more...

Episode notes: https://thehangarbay20.notionlinker.com

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 20

01:02 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:13 Developer News

• IL-2 Series "Briefing Room" Episode 4
• IL-2 Cliffs of Dover TF 6.0 / MS.406 Update
• Scramble: Battle of Britain Demo Update
• BMS: Update 4 Hotfix 1 is Live
• DCS Weekly Newsletter (June 2026 Update Delayed)

13:50 Hardware News

• Virpil Summer Sale until 22 July (10% off)
• VKB Anniversary Sale until 13 July (10% off)

16:33 Community News

• DCS: Moving Map / F10 Replacement by DCS Web Editor
• DCS: Quartermaster's 10th Anniversary Imperial English Cockpit Mods (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/filter/user-is-Quartermaster/apply/)

21:17 User Content of the Week

• DCS: A-4 Vietnam Campaign by baco30 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3317148/)

42:52 Simpit Spotlight

• "Finally it's complete. For now." from u/MrDannyProvolone (https://www.reddit.com/r/homecockpits/comments/1djxcsy/finally_its_complete_for_now/#lightbox)

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 30 June 2024.

Topics include the first developer diary "Korea. IL-2 Series," an update on ground unit detection in DCS, a price update on Moza Racing's FFB base, hardware announcements from Virpil, and a TON of community news!

Episode notes: https://thehangarbay19.notionlinker.com

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 19

01:10 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:20 Developer News

• "Korea. IL-2 Series." Announced
• IL-2 Cliffs of Dover FW-190A Dev Update
• DCS Newsletter for Week of June 28

14:09 Hardware News

• Moza Racing Opens Pre-Orders for Flight Products ($550 for FFB Base)
• Virpil Announces Expert and Cadet Hardware Lines + FFB Plans

25:46 Community News

• FSExpo2024 Retrospectives on Combat Pilot from Stormbirds and Enigma
• r/Hoggit Discussion about "Beginner Mistakes"
• DCS: T-38A Full-Fidelity Free Mod Announced
• DCS: "MiG Killers" F-4 Campaign Training Syllabus by Reflected Simulations
• DCS: The Hornet School Needs You!
• DCS: Liberation 11.1.1 Released
• DCS: Grayflag Multiplayer Server Caucasus Campaign in Development

40:15 User Content of the Week

• DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle Radar Community Fix (https://github.com/slasher84/budgie/releases)

42:52 Simpit Spotlight

• "My Everything-Rig" from u/TheRealViking84 (https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1dgmtrw/my_everythingrig_used_for_simracing_flight_sims/)

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 23 June 2024:

• Developer news from DCS, IL-2, B-17 The Mighty 8th Redux, The Mighty 8th VR, Combat Air Patrol 2, Nuclear Option, Cleared Hot
• Hardware news from Moza, Flitesim.com, Winwing, Tobii, Virpil, Next Level Racing and SimHatpics
• Plus all the latest from the community and a whole lot more...

Episode notes:

• https://thehangarbay18.notionlinker.com

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 18

01:12 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:40 Developer News

• B-17: The Mighty 8th Redux Dev Blog #7
• The Mighty 8th VR Dev Blog #2
• IL-2: Great Battles update 5.204 is live + an online museum
• FlightSimExpo 2024 presentations from Scramble: Battle of Britain by and Combat Pilot
• Summer sales for DCS and IL-2: Great Battles
• DCS newsletter for 21 June (next update delayed until July 3)
• June 2024 OH-58 dev update from Polychop
• Nuclear Option update v0.28
• Combat Air Patrol 2 is back (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ5eLKNqGYg), with additional footage from @damsonn (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_rNwCDJRNA)
• Cleared Hot debut trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8CX75ozs7Y)

33:20 Hardware News

• Moza Racing enters the flight sim market
• FlightSimExpo 2024 presentations and announcements from flitesim.com, Winwing, Tobii, and Virpil
• Virpil VPC CDT-VMAX throttle review by Mike Romeo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V76svCOWxKI)
• Next Level Racing adds the Boeing Military edition to Flight Seat Pro line
• SimHaptics v2.0 adds support for DCS

53:14 Community News

• Learn to design 3D printable cockpit panels with M.S.Boi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGZkAjeVUTg)
• Scramble: Battle of Britain impressions from Red Kite (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHnWTJZnWow) and Dr. Jebus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH19h5eoZQg)
• Stormbird's first impressions of the IL-2: Ta152H for IL-2: Great Battles (https://stormbirds.blog/2024/06/19/first-impressions-of-il-2s-ta152h/)
• BMSNav for Falcon: BMS (thanks u/gillers67)
• Enigma steps away from the ECW server but passes the baton to Heatblur Simulations
• The DCS Helo World server run by Black Shark Den (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnD9osGwY7s)
• BogeyDope previews Baltic Dragon's "The Gamblers" upcoming F-16 campaign for DCS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6FVTLdudK8)

1:04:42 User Content of the Week

• OH-58D refresher course from @CJTFStanThaMan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcTxvA4PJ8)

1:07:10 Simpit Spotlight

• @rossy_gee and friends (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loRXWYIKBAc)

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 16 June 2024.

Topics include the Scramble: Battle of Britain demo live on Steam Next Fest, the slew of updates coming to DCS in the next update at the end of June, the bug (and workaround) for the DCS: F-15E radars, the "Stream Deck Connector" released by HCS Voice Packs and lots more developer and community news!

Episode notes:

• https://thehangarbay17.notionlinker.com

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 17

01:06 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:38 Developer News

• IL-2 Cliffs of Dover TF 6.5 Lancaster Bomber Update (https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37984)
• Scramble: Battle of Britain Demo is live until June 17 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1530450/Scramble_Battle_of_Britain/)
• DCS Newsletter: Flaming Cliffs 2024, Superercarrier updates, and a new Launcher (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/newsletters/fea8d400df5aea3f35670954ae74ec4c/)
• DCS: F-15E Radar Bug (and workaround) (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/348848-razbam-situation-what-is-the-status/?do=findComment&comment=5460325)
• DCS: F-100D Super Sabre Update from Grinnelli Designs (https://twitter.com/GrinnelliDesign)
• DCS: South Atlantic Map Updates (https://discord.gg/gCJBbNmkKF)
• DCS: Kola Map Updates (https://orbx.to/discord)
• DCS: OnReTech Reveals Sinai Map Update (https://www.instagram.com/onretech)
• DCS: Ground Pounder Sims is a Full Time Campaign Developer...Congrats!!! (https://www.instagram.com/groundpoundersims/)
• DCS: UH-1 Huey Peacekeeper Lebanon Campaign in Development (https://youtu.be/Qmaa9HZY8YY)

25:53 Hardware News

• "Stream Deck Connector" developed by HCS Voice Packs (https://www.hcsvoicepacks.com/products/streamdeck-connector)

29:08 Community News

• 2x Air Combat Sim Podcasts this week (https://www.youtube.com/@authentic-media)
• BMS: Manual Search Tool by JayB (https://github.com/JBoysen1/BMSManualFinder)
• DCS: Flight Deck Smart Launcher Updated (https://github.com/Rinzller/FlightDeck)
• DCS: Module Buying Flow Chart (https://discord.com/channels/542985647502393346/543014378643914752/1237386826117812255)
• DCS: Hunting Submarines with Ryu1940 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1TOlWCBimk&list=PLXzaPrgoqRIkmt6F183E8FpK-bIzMPW3S&index=2)
• DCS: Bailey's Voice Attack Profiles, OH-58D Campaign, and more! (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/filter/user-is-Baileywa/apply/)
• Rest in Peace @CrashMeTwice (https://www.crashmetwice.com/)

46:25 User Content of the Week

• DCS: A-4E Training and Proficiency Missions by dallatorre (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3336871/)

49:34 Simpit Spotlight

• u/No-Stay7946 on r/hotas
• https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/1cknzuj/my_simpit_for_racing_flying

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 9 June 2024.

Episode notes:

• https://thehangarbay16.notionlinker.com

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 16

01:57 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

03:40 Developer News

• IL-2 Great Battles developer diaries #362 and #363 (https://il2sturmovik.com/news/)
• Scramble: Battle of Britain demo available from June 10-17 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1530450/Scramble_Battle_of_Britain/)
• Falcon BMS releases update 4.37.4 (https://www.falcon-bms.com/changelogs/falcon-bms-4-37-4/)
• Eagle Dynamics releases the F-4E Phantom, OH-58D Kiowa and 2x patches
• The DCS F/A-18C Operation Green Lion campaign, developed by Badger633, is live (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/fa-18c_operation_green_line_campaign/)
• The DCS F/A-18C Operaiton Mountain Breeze campaign, developed by Sandman Simulations, is live (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/fa-18c_peration_mountain_breeze_campaign/)
• The ongoing dispute between Eagle Dynamics and RAZBAM continues
• Reflected Simulations officially announces his "Mig Killers" campaign for the F-4E Phantom (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mbhueNPEZo)
• Ground Pounder Simulations officially announces his "Falklands '14" campaign for the AV-8B and the South Atlantic map (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6swjOjdXiHI)

38:38 Hardware News

• Winwing Ursa Minor Product line announced (https://winwingsim.com/view/goods-details.html?id=551)
• Winwing Ursa Minor Reviews from @FalconsLedge and @WatchMysh
• Flight Forge shelves their F-15E UFC, starts 10% off sale with code "TOMBSTONE" (https://www.flight-forge.com/)
• Slugmouse: A PointCTRL alternative by @slughead817 (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/344857-slugmouse-a-mouse-button-emulator-for-hand-tracked-cockpit-clicking/#comment-5393113)

51:38 Community News

• Flight Sim Expo Floor Plan Revealed (June 21-23 in Las Vegas)
• Kneeboard.live public launch by @amadeusdemarzi2 (https://kneeboard.live/)
• Air Combat Sim Podcast (@authentic-media) interview with Sedlo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5LHqM8Jmsc)
• IL-2 Great Battles free campaign "The Litte Brother" for the IAR80/81 (https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/88518-the-little-brother-iar-80/)
• Falcon BMS Air to Ground Gun and Bombing Tutorial by @fisgasfighties (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1igx3yyq680)
• Falcon BMS Link 16 DTC Setup by @AviationPlus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Soc6p2l8k)
• @Stormbirds Community Q&A with @balticdragon3611 (https://stormbirds.blog/2024/05/09/community-qa-with-dcs-campaign-author-baltic-dragon/)
• Squeaky's DCS Training Day mission updated for Kola, F-4E and OH-58D(https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/filter/type-is-single/user-is-Squeaky_B/apply/)
• DCS Bayraktar TB-2 UAV mod showcase by @SpinoSimulations (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3337124/)
• DCS Web Editor Updated for Kola map and F-4E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2pwtL8fqMU)
• DCS F-4E AGM-45 Shrike Guide by @HB_Painter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2pwtL8fqMU)
• DCS F-4E AGM-45 Shrike Kneeboard by @rick130 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3338137/)
• DCS F-4E Phantom Quick Guide by @ChuckOwl (https://www.patreon.com/posts/phun-phriday-104554379)
• Learn the DCS F-4E Phantom with the BFM/BVR and A/G weapons trainer by @sedlo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGC03b2p1nA)
• DCS Reference Guid v33 released by Goldwolf (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3318384/)
• DCS Public Service Announcement: LAlt + LMB brings up a coordinate info window on the F10 map that stays open when the map is closed (https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/1covakr/psa_when_not_in_me_you_can_use_laltlmb_to_bring/)

1:12:25 User Content of the Week

• Flight Deck: A Simple but Smart Launcher for DCS (https://github.com/Rinzller/FlightDeck)

1:15:05 Simpit Spotlight

• @Hunchy_TheSimGamer (the first 2x Simpit Spotlight winner)
• - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CeUhCDKZPY

Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 5 May 2024.

Topics include the release of the new Kola map for DCS, a status update on Kola campaigns from Reflected and Baltic Dragon, an OH-6A mod debuts for DCS, a May sale for the entire IL-2 Great Battles series and a ton of community news!

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 15

00:54 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:03 Developer News

• IL-2 Great Battles is having a "May sale" with discounts up to 79% off in honor of the 79th anniversary of V-E day
• The Kola map for DCS released into Early Access on Friday ($56 USD) with the next update scheduled for June 2024
• Baltic Dragon and Reflected Simulations provided updates on their Kola-based campaigns indicating an anticipated release of late summer 2024
• Reflected Simulations added "interactive checklists" to his F-14 campaigns (as well as his upcoming F-4 campaign)

16:10 Hardware News

• RedKite reviewed the Winwing Orion Rudder pedals (https://youtu.be/Xed_mDNFM0s)
• Virpil is running a 15% off the VPC Constellation Alpha "Rise of the Alpha" sale

18:50 Community News

• IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz: Manuals and Guides for new/returning players
• BMS: How to use the DTC (Data Cartridge) by @AviationPlus (https://youtu.be/5XBtdFiFlgw)
• DCS: OH-6A mod released by Tobsen & Eightball (https://github.com/tobi-be/DCS-OH-6A)
• DCS: A-4E refresher course by @SportDCS (https://youtu.be/DTkw7BoO_08)
• DCS: SAM detection, recognition and evasion tutorials by @ShastaSimulations9767 (https://youtu.be/Z5-HFwZrgoA)

29:35 User Content of the Week

• DCS PSA: You can Navigate the Radio Menu using keys/HOTAS binds
• DCS: Kola Map Missions from the official user files page

35:33 Simpit Spotlight

• u/maine2000 on r/hotas
• https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/1c2mmdq/my_1st_set_up/#lightbox

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• https://thehangarbay15.notionlinker.com

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 28 April 2024.

Topics include the upcoming Kola map for DCS (releasing on May 3!), the announcement of Flaming Cliffs 2024 for DCS which will include the F-5E, F-86F and MiG-15, Thrustmaster's new "AVA" product line, and Polychop's live stream for the OH-58D Kiowa (releasing for DCS in late May or early June 2024).

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 14

01:00 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:29 Developer News

• DCS: The Kola Map by Orbx will release into early access on May 3, 2024
• DCS: Flaming Cliffs 2024 announced (it will add the F-5E, F-86F and MiG-15 to Flaming Cliffs 3)
• DCS: CH-47 FAQ posted to the Eagle Dynamics forum
• DCS: Heatblur updates progress on the F-4E Phantom
• DCS: Polychop hosted a live stream on their Discord (the OH-58D Kiowa will release in late May/early June 204)

18:42 Hardware News

• Thrustmaster: "AVA" product line announced starting with new base
• Hover Stop: A HSI Mk.1 VSTOL Throttle for you AV-8B simpit setup (https://discord.gg/Huhcp83pMe)
• Hardware Review: Initial impressions of the "On Your Twelve" F-18 Master Arm Panel (Hint: I like it a lot!) [https://www.etsy.com/shop/OnYourTwelve]

27:55 Community News

• Falcon BMS tutorials from Fisgas (https://www.youtube.com/@fisgasfighties)
• "Tactical Paddles" for DCS by Tactical DCS and Dutchie (https://paddles.contact)
• Make your Audio sound like the Radio by @SimSedlo (https://www.youtube.com/@sedlo)
• VR Users: Check out the Pimax Crystal Light (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiWaFFqwZow)
• Helios: Get up and running with an F-15E MPD by @BlueFinBima (https://www.youtube.com/@bluefinbima222)

38:27 User Content of the Week

• Customizing your simpit setup with @msboi (https://www.youtube.com/@msboi1218)

41:46 Simpit Spotlight

• "The Cockpit Desk" by Foxbat Bat (https://www.youtube.com/@foxbatbat2521)

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• https://thehangarbay14.notionlinker.com

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 21 April 2024.

Topics include Update 5.203 for IL-2: Great Battles and its new Dynamic Resource Allocation System, the CH-47 is coming to DCS in June and pre-orders are now open, DCS release teasers for the OH-58D from Polychop and the Kola map from Orbx and Virpil releases the first in its Cadet line with a new, slim-form throttle.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 13

00:55 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:05 Developer News

• IL-2 Great Battles: Update 5.203 is Live (https://il2sturmovik.com/news/851/update-5203/)
• Scramble: Battle of Britain Beta Test Signups are Open (https://www.slitherine.com/beta/scramble-battle-of-britain)
• DCS: Eagle Dynamics announces the CH-47 Pre-Order with Release in June (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/ch-47f/)
• DCS: Baltic Dragon's F-16C Campaign is "Coming Soon" (https://www.facebook.com/balticdragonDCS)
• DCS: Polychop Gives us a Tour of the OH-58D Kiowa Cockpit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5Qzdvk6eJM)
• DCS: Orbx Announces the Kola Map is "Coming Soon" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Nb70ssWts)

19:42 Hardware News

• Virpil Release a New Small-Form Throttle (VPC CDT-VMAX) (https://virpil-controls.us.com/vpc-cdt-vmax-throttle.html)

24:00 Community News

• Hardware: JP Compares the Winwing and Thrustmaster Viper TQS Throttles (https://youtu.be/31zsRxts_r4?si=9dxPpglWG2Ikfs7X)
• IL-2 Great Battles: Stormbirds Interviews Campaign Dev Jaegermeister (https://stormbirds.blog/2024/04/20/community-qa-campaign-maker-jaegermeister-talks-current-and-future-il-2-projects/)
• DCS: Pretense Dynamic Campaign by @Dzsek (https://github.com/Dzsek/pretense?tab=readme-ov-file)
• DCS: "DCS in 3 or Less" tutorial series by @GotSpaceGame (https://www.youtube.com/@GotSpaceGame/playlists)
• DCS: RotorOps Mission Generator and the RotorOps Multiplayer Server (https://dcs-helicopters.com/multiplayer-server/)

37:03 User Content of the Week

• Getting the hang of Falcon BMS: What now? from u/ThatOneD00mFan (https://www.reddit.com/r/falconbms/comments/1c91v8j/what_now/)

41:39 Simpit Spotlight

• u/TinkerDeck's F-16 inspired setup
• https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/1c95dox/my_actual_first_beginner_setup/

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 14 April 2024.

Topics include the developer diaries from IL-2 Great Battles and DCS, news from the BMS team regarding 4.37 Update 4 and screenshots from 4.38, a new patch (and campaign) for DCS, Virpil's updated collective product line and spring sale (10%) off, Enigma's interview of Falcon 4.0's dynamic campaign designer, the results of Spudknocker's 2024 DCS community survey and a ton of community news!

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 12

01:30 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:57 Developer News

• IL-2 Great Battles Dev Blog #361 (https://il2sturmovik.com/news/849/dev-blog-361/)
• BMS News Update about 4.37 U4 (https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/27051/news-from-the-frontlines-4-37-u4/50) and 4.38 screenshots (https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/25373/4-38-screenshots/19)
• DCS Weekly Newsletter for 12 April 2024 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/newsletters/3e2c6ae21fe805af8068071a88112ae1/)
• DCS Patch Notes for version 2.9.4.53627 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/)
• BogeyDope's video showing off version 2.9.4.53627 changes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGQrm-5BYfs)
• Stone Sky releases a new campaign: DCS Mi-24P Outpost Campaign (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/mi-24p_outpost_campaign/)

14:53 Hardware News

• Virpil Spring Sale with 10% off all products through the end of April (Code: SPRING10)
• Virpil updated its collective product lineup (Counter-Balance kit comes pre-installed!)

16:33 Community News

• Flight Sim Expo 2024 Activities Registration is Live (https://www.flightsimexpo.com)
• Enigma interviews Kevin Klemick, the developer of Falcon 4.0's campaign (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTG4n233aq0)
• A vJoy Plugin for your Streamdeck (https://github.com/bastianh/streamdeck-vjoy-w4rl0ck)
• DCS Liberation updates to v11.0 (https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/1c09t70/liberation_110_released/)
• Ground Pounder Sims shows off "Last Out Weasels over Syria II" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9h7LcyzNs)
• - The Project Lancaster mod team updates progress on their DCS Lancaster Bomber mod
• Dynamic flight decks for the LHA-1 USS Tarawa in DCS (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3336674/)
• Detailed F10 / Mission Editor Map Symbols (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3322523/)
• Practice and Proficiency missions for DCS by =617.Evil= (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3328191/)
• SkywardFM has a new entry in their DCS Mission Editor series (https://www.skywardfm.com/content/tags/dcs-world-mission-editor) and congrats to the team over there on their 4th anniversary
• Spudknocker unveils his 2024 DCS player survey results (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHZSzb8jkCo)

46:33 User Content of the Week

• What DCS module was your biggest surprise or most unexpected disappointment (https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/1bu2nbm/most_pleasant_surprise_and_most_unexpected/)

50:27 Simpit Spotlight

• u/Scorpiux on r/hotas
• (https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/1bwc9t6/my_hybrid_cockpit)

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 7 April 2024.

Topics include the developer diaries from IL-2 Great Battles and Combat Pilot, an interview with Matt "Wags" Wagner by Casmo, a DCS Q&A about performance, Eagle Dynamics and RAZBAM, Flight Sim Expo 2024 announcements, and a TON of community news!

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 11

00:50 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:36 Developer News

• IL-2 Great Battles Dev Blog #360 (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/346038-dcs-afghanistan-faq/)
• Combat Pilot Dev Diary #7 (https://forum.combatpilot.com/topic/48-combat-pilot-developer-diaries/#comment-7823)
• Casmo interviews Matt "Wags" Wagner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG-aV0Nx1UQ&ab_channel=CasmoTV)
• DCS 15th Anniversary Q&A about Performance (https://youtu.be/-DtSJjG61iU?si=M4rqfK5DXSAiJGGQ)
• Heatblur releases Episode IV for the upcoming F-4E about the radar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2YY2gQ76cw)
• Eagle Dynamics and RAZBAM trade statements

30:31 Hardware News

• BlueFinBima releases a tutorial for Helios (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrPPXfd4JlQ)

32:21 Community News

• Activities and Seminar schedule announced for Flight Sim Expo 2024 (https://flightsimexpo.com/)
• BMS F-15C Takeoff and Landing tutorial by AviationPlus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1NLGM1bAok)
• Kneeboard.live is a new user-customizable kneeboard tool for your browser
• DCS Tournament by Fox 3 solutions for K9sforWarriors (https://www.fox3ms.com/post/gear-up-aviators-fox3-s-ultimate-dcs-skills-showdown-is-here)
• LovoCast has a new podcast for DCS (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaM3Gt2d65_03o1Fn_Ln-8msubRCshn1P)
• Apache Hunting Ground mission for DCS (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3336653/)
• Squeaky's Training Day for DCS: Normandy 2.0 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3336653/)
• Stormbirds.blog turns 8! (https://stormbirds.blog/2024/04/05/stormbirds-turns-eight/)

51:17 User Content of the Week

• Capturing Cockpit Dimensions for your Simpit Needs (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/319159-cockpit-measurement-mod/)

54:20 Simpit Spotlight

• u/GT_GhostRider (https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/1bsee50/my_setup/)

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 30 March 2024.

Topics include the pre-order announcement of the DCS: Afghanistan map, a discussion of "new" games Thunder Helix and Scramble: Battle of Britain, new hardware from Etsy vendor "OnYourTwelve", a DIY ejection seat handle, managing keybinds in DCS with the DCS: Keybinds Manager software, the Flying Tin Cans IL-2 group, how the F-16 RWR works by Aviation Plus and the DCS Web Editor.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 10

02:10 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

03:19 Developer News

• DCS: Afghanistan is availabe for pre-order -- READ THE FAQ (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/346038-dcs-afghanistan-faq/)
• Indie Spotlight: Thunder Helix (https://t.co/d8Aa1LITfc) with a great write-up from @damsonwastaken
• In-development game to watch: Scramble: Battle of Britain (https://shorturl.at/akET8)
• Check it out: "Roger Meatball", a free carrier landing simulator (rogermeatball.com)

23:55 Hardware News

• OnYourTwelve releases F-14 ACM Panel on Etsy (https://onyourtwelve.etsy.com)
• DIY Ejection Seat Handle from Scrhamtek on Cults3D (https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/pull-to-eject-handle-for-flight-simulation)
• Virpil announces an Easter Sale (10% off with code EASTER10 through 1 April)
• Virpil releases an installation guide for their collective Counter Balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fixbCsz5D6k)

30:18 Community News

• Managing keyinds for DCS with the DCS: Keybinds Manager Software (https://github.com/niru-27/DCS-Keybinds-Manager)
• The Flying Tin Cans Group for IL-2 Great Battles (https://flyingtincans.com/en/)
• How to find more missions/campaigns for DCS (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/)
• How does the DCS: F-16 RWR really function by AviationPlus (https://youtu.be/evDemqQufVY)

45:20 User Content of the Week

• DCS Web Editor (https://dcs-web-editor.github.io/dcs-web-viewer-deploy/)

49:47 Simpit Spotlight

• u/HuncyTheHuncher https://www.youtube.com/@Hunchy_TheSimGamer

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 23 March 2024.

Topics include the official announcement of the Mig-29A for DCS, an update on the Afghanistan map for DCS, Nuclear Option adds TrackIR support and a new aircraft, Winwing announces an Airbus 320 Flight Control Unit, Virpil announces legal action against FC Technologies, and the FlightSimExpo announces their 2024 exhibitors.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 9

01:28 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

03:10 Developer News

• The Mig-29A "Warsaw Pact export" variant is officially announced for DCS
• Eagle Dynamics provided a development update on the Afghanistan map
• Nuclear option added TrackIR support and a new aircraft (the EW-25 Medusa)

13:09 Hardware News

• Winwing announced an Airbus 320 Flight Control Unit releasing on March 27
• Virpil announced legal action against FC Technologies

19:05 Community News

• Flight Sim Expo 2024 exhibitors announced
• Shamrock reviews the SA340 Gazelle for DCS on Stormbirds.blog
• The Wolf Pack US 02 Warbirds server for DCS gets an update

27:25 User Content of the Week

• SimSedlo releases version 3 of his BFM and Weapons Trainer for DCS

31:06 Simpit Spotlight

• u/Herky1985
• https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/1bmv795/my_hotas_setup/

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 17 March 2024.

Topics include Heatblur's delay of the F-4E Phantom release, Spring Sales for DCS World, IL-2 Great Battles and Cliffs of Dover, Virpil's 8th anniversary sale, Combat Box Kuban for IL-2 GB, DCS: Retribution patching to v1.3.1, tutorials on the DCS mission editor and Razbam's F-15E and updates to Reflected's Big Show DCS Spitfire campaign

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 7

00:49 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:15 Developer News

• Heatblur delays the F-4E Phantom release until April/May 2024
• Heatblur follows up with a huge F-4E news udpate
• DCS World's spring sale is live
• IL-2 Great Battles' spring sale is live
• IL-2 Cliffs of Dover's spring sale is live
• IL-2 developers release a new video podcast (thanks Stormbirds.blog!)

18:52 Hardware News

• Virpil is having an 8th anniversary sale (code: virpil8)

19:52 Community News

• Combat Box Kuban is live for IL-2: Great Battles multiplayer fans
• DCS Retribution is patched to v1.3.1
• Sedlo releases a new DCS World mission editor tutorial
• Notso and Deephack release F-15E tutorials for DCS World
• Reflected Simulations updates their Big Show Spitfire campaign for DCS World
• Sunts tells us about new single player WWII missions coming to DCS World

30:21 User Content of the Week

• Bankler's Case 1 Recovery Trainer (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/189005-banklers-case-1-recovery-trainer/)

33:47 Simpit Spotlight

• VPreddog's F-16 simpit (https://www.youtube.com/@VPreddog)

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 9 March 2024.

Topics include IL-2's Spring 2024 sale, Eagle Dynamics highlights performance improvements to the DCS terrain engine, Flicon Tech releases updated renderings of their new throttle, Virtual Weapons Academy is welcoming pilots for DCS training, and RJSimTech unveils a new HeadTracking IR camera.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 7

01:31 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:33 Developer News

• Team Fusion Simulations Previews 2024 Updates
• IL-2: Sturmovik starts its Spring 2024 sale
• Eagle Dynamics Discusses Terrain Engine Improvements to DCS

11:07 Hardware News

• FC Technologies Releases Updated Throttle Renderings
• Kodiak Innovations has sale on their Virpil CM3 Detent/Hardware (50% off with code PHANTOM2024)
• RJSimTech unveils a Headtracking IR Camera for sale on rjsimtech.com
• MATRIC releases a tutorial for their app's integration with DCS World
• Thrustmaster creates a profile page on Printables.com/@thrustmaster

18:33 Community News

• DCS: Briefing Room Mission Generator
• @Ryu1940 and Helo-Centric Content in DCS and on the Enigma Cold War server
• Navigating without map markers in DCS (and beyond?) with @Dr_Jebus
• Joystick Diagrams patches to 2.0.9 with support for the TM Warthog Joystick
• The Virtual Weapons Academy is looking to train DCS flyers of all experience levels
• @AviationPlus has a great 2024 BMS Starter Guide

34:40 User Content of the Week

• Create your own simpit with @SimPitAcademy
• Learn more about simpit building (specifically) for the F/A-18C with @aHornetsNest

38:35 Simpit Spotlight

• Featuring Guppy from https://guppy.home.blog

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 2 March 2024.

Topics include the Flight Sim Expo finding a new home in Las Vegas, the OpenHornet community-developed F/A-18C home cockpit reaching it's first beta release, a new collector's aircraft coming to IL-2 (the Ta-152), Heatblur releasing the 2nd in their DCS: F-4E Phantom series, Virpil releasing hardware bundles and a T-38 mod coming to DCS.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 6

01:31 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:22 Developer News

• IL-2 announces the Focke-Wulf Ta-152
• Heatblur releases Episode II of their F-4E pre-release video series
• Team Fusion shows off development screenshots for their upcoming IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Blitz DLC
• DCS shows off updates to the Mission Editor Payload Settings

11:07 Hardware News

• Virpil announces Hardware Bundles
• Virpil announces a "generic" Control Panel 3
• Helios releases an update (v1.6.607)

18:33 Community News

• The FlightSimExpo is staying in Vegas at the Rio
• OpenHornet Beta Release is here!
• VecoSimulations is developing a T-38A mod for DCS
• RedKite teaches us all how to make Case 3 recoveries in DCS
• SideKick teaches us how to use iron bombs in the DCS: A-10A

28:18 User Content of the Week

• DCS: Search and Rescue Mission developed by CFrag and hosted by the Wolf Pack US

33:53 Simpit Spotlight

• We missed one for this week; contact us with your recommendation for next week!

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 24 Feb 2024.

Topics include major updates for IL-2 and DCS, a new free Typhoon campaign is in development for IL-2 BoN owners, FlightSimForge released an F-16 ICP on their Etsy store, SimFab announced a mounting pattern update for new Winwing/Virpil products, a ton of community updates including news from Enigma's Cold War server and a variety of tutorials, and Cheli777 earning the week's SimpitSpotlight!

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 5

00:48 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:34 Developer News

• IL-2 update 5.202 is live!
• IL2 "Wings over Caen" free campaign is in development for BoN owners
• DCS update 2.9.3.51704 is live with the game now unified to one version (no more open beta)
• Grinnelli Designs shows off an interesting time-lapse visualization of their F-100D code base

13:06 Hardware News

• FlightForgeSim debuts their F-16 ICP on their Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlightForgeSim)
• SimFab announces mounting pattern plate updates for Collective and Rudder Pedal plates (https://simfab.com/services/)

17:28 Community News

• Enigma Cold War Server announces a 3rd campaign set on the Persian Gulf map as well as introduction of "intermission" scenarios
• Enigma interviews the developer of a new DCS PVP server "The Coop"
• Fox3 Managed Solutions announces the "Ultimate DCS Skills Showdown" in support of K9sForWarriors
• AviationPlus has a terrific F-15C tutorial for BMS on their YouTube page
• JetPilot walks us through using VoiceAttack for the F-16C using the JanJan plugin in DCS/BMS on their YouTube page
• Notso teaches DCS players how to use the MGRS in the F-15E Strike Eagle on their YouTube page

35:46 User Content of the Week

• Skyward Flight Media (@skykwardfm) shares a Syria COIN CO-OP multiplayer mission for DCS
• Sedlo updates his OIR missions on DCS to support the new Muwaffaq Salti airbase on the DCS: Syria map
• Sedlo gives us a walkthrough of some new DCS Mission Editor functionality on his YouTube page

40:58 Simpit Spotlight

• Cheli777's F-16/F-18/Racing Home Cockpit
• https://www.reddit.com/r/homecockpits/comments/1au8fxu/f16fa18racing_home_cockpit/

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 17 Feb 2024.

Topics include IL-2's career mode coming to the WWI "Flying Circus" series, Ugra Media releases videos for 3 new airports coming to DCS: Normandy 2 and DCS: Syria, Heatblur releases the first in a series of F-4E "hype" videos, AuthentiKit's P-51D throttle kit is on sale, the Android/iOS app MATRIC adds support for DCS-BIOS and u/Techneatium releases a F-16C air-to-air guide for the DCS community.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 4

01:31 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

02:53 Developer News

• IL-2 Shows off their Career Mode for WWI "Flying Circus" Series
• Tiny Combat Arena Gets Official TrackIR support
• DCS Newsletter (Lunar Sale continues and F/A-18C Updates)
• DCS: Ugra Media Teases New Airfields for Syria and Normandy 2
• Heatblur Releases their first in a series of DCS: F-4E Phantom Episodes

20:06 Hardware News

• AuthentiKit Hardware and their P-51D Winter Promotion
• Personal Hardware News: The VKB GNX lineup and My Strong First Impressions

27:51 Community News

• MATRIC (iOS/Android app) adds support for DCS-BIOS

30:30 User Content of the Week

• u/Techneatium releases an air-to-air guide for the DCS: F-16C community
• u/Goldwolf assisted and has his own fantastic guide for DCS beginners

34:43 Simpit Spotlight

• RJSimTech's Universal Cockpit
• Shout-out to RJSimTech's TrackIR alternative (the IRTrackStar)

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 10 Feb 2024.

Topics include Enigma's YouTube interview with the developer of Nuclear Option, the OH-58D Kiowa is undergoing release testing, IL-2: Battle of Normandy owners will receive the Spitfire IXc for free when it releases next patch, more changes at Honeycomb, Virpil has sale and you can land on the Bonhomme Richard (CV-31) in DCS.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Hangar Bay: Episode 3

00:46 The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

01:50 Developer News

• Nuclear Option developer with Enigma
• DCS Lunar Sale begins (last until 18 FEB)
• OH-58D Kiowa is now in final testing with Eagle Dynamics...release soon(TM)?
• IL-2 Dev Blog #357 (Spitfire IXc free for Battle of Normandy owners)
• Combat Pilot Dev Diary #6

12:26 Hardware News

• Leadership change at Honeycomb?
• Charlie Rudder Pedals Update
• FliconTech teases new throttle
• Virpil has a Valentine's Day sale

18:50 Community News

• Joystick Diagrams teases new features
• USS Bonhomme Richard (CV-31) mod for DCS with F-8 Crusader!

23:53 User Content of the Week

• FlyandWire.com releases and F-4E kneeboard pack for DCS
• Reddit Topic: Any tips for those who dip in and out of DCS and return of a months-long layoff?

30:16 Simpit Spotlight

• FlyandWire.com has an incredible F-14 RIO / F-15E WSO setup

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Covering the latest military flight simulation news for the week of 3 Feb 2024.

Topics include the 2024 Flight Sim Expo having to find a new home, Heatblur's CEO discussing upcoming modules on the Air Combat Sim Podcast, PolyChop release an OH-58D Kiowa FAQ and the We Run Liberation campaign (and HolyOrangeJuice) are doing some great things with DCS: Retribution (plus I rant a bit about Winwing's customer service; apologies in advance).

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Hangar Bay: Episode 2

(00:38) The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

(01:57) Developer News

• Heatblur appears on the Air Combat Sim podcast
• Miltech-5 shows off Bo-105 screenshots for DCS
• The Digital Controllers ATC group
• Polychop drops an OH-58D FAQ

(13:33) Hardware News

• Monstertech introduces Quick-Change mounts
• Winwing's rudder pedals are on sale and I rant about their customer service
• Clarity on Honeycomb's Future
• A terrific VKB STECS review from @DCSUnscripted
• A TPR Damper installation guide from @chromaticmusic

(23:15) Community News

• FlightSimExpo needs a new home
• DeathDonkeyPrints adds some new products to his store

(28:22) User Content of the Week

• HolyOrangeJuice made some great DCS: Retribution tutorials
• A quick-discussion about the We Run Liberation group; they use DCS:Retribution to run community missions each week

(32:12) Simpit Spotlight

@ControlledPairs gets the nod this week for his cool MonsterTech Flight Stand Build

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The inaugural episode of The Hangar Bay, covering the military flight simulations for the week of 27 JAN 2024. Topics include the latest IL-2 and DCS weekly updates, DCS unifying its game branches, Heatblur teasing the F-4E (release date imminent?), Winwing rudder pedals go on sale soon, Virpil starts shipping its Apache collective grip.

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Hangar Bay: Episode 1

(03:25) The Fly-By

• The Week's Military Flight Sims News in 60 seconds or less

(04:49) Developer News

• IL-2 and DCS weekly updates
• Heatblur: F-4E
• RAZBAM: Mig-23MLA
• Microprose B-17 Flying Fortress: Mighty 8th Redux
• Microprose: The Mighty Eighth VR

(22:52) Hardware News

• Winwing Orion Metal Flight Rudder Pedals
• Virpil Apache Collective Grip
• Virpil Grip Stands
• Total Controls Ejection Handle
• Honeycomb Aeronautical Fallout

(31:15) Community News

• Ground Pounder Sims campaign updates
• Baltic Dragon Kola Campaign
• Tacview 1.9.3
• Patch 2.4 for Engima's Cold War DCS server

(37:42) User Content

• Best DCS WW2 Single Player sandboxes
• Simple Channel Sandbox 1.0
• Squeaky's Training Sandboxes
• F-14 RIO Training mission by Nobd

(41:39) Simpit Spotlight

• @BARTISHERE87's overhead mounting of Virpil Control Panels

(44:05) Contact the Show/Outtro

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