RAZBAM: Mirage 2000

]New Symbology:

Low PRF (BFR) targets are now displayed as a square instead of the V.

The radar now indicates when it is being jammed: BR (BRouilleur = jammer).

 

Folks, the PPA is now active and will be included in the next update.

 

 

These are the active features at this time:

 

Missiles:

 

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• MAGIC IIs now have a lifetime of 90 minutes since start of flight on the ground, 80 minutes if you start in the air.

• MAGIC IIs can be placed in STANDBY mode in order to increase their lifetime.

• Activating the MAGIC IIs take 30 seconds and decrease the lifetime by 10 minutes.

• If the MAGIC II lifetime reaches 0, the missile becomes inert and cannot be launched.

• Super 530Ds also have a lifetime but this one is counted in hours so there is no immediate effect in DCS.

• Super 530Ds can be placed in STANDBY mode. STANDBY mode is SOP for ferry flights and AAR.

• Activating the Super 530Ds take 45 seconds.

• Missiles that are in STANDBY cannot be launched.

• All missiles will be active from the beginning when you start in the air. Otherwise they will go thru the activation process.

 

 

Bombs:

 

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• Bombs now require fuze selection.

• By default, in both ground and air starts, the bombs are in SAFE (INT, meaning INERTE, which is French for INERT) mode. In this mode the bombs will NOT explode under any circumstances.

• You MUST select a fuze option before release, either RET, meaning RETARD, which is French for DELAY, in this mode the bomb will penetrate before exploding; or INST, meaning INSTANTANÉ, French for INSTANTANEOUS, in this mode the bomb will explode on contact.

 

 

The other PPA options will also be enabled in due time, but these ones are going to be available in the next release.

 

 

 

 

Okay folks these are the latest for the PPA:

 

 

TOT/PAR button functionality is now enabled.

 

TOT :

- Super 530D: you launch BOTH missiles at the same target. There is a 2 seconds delay between each missile launch.

- Rockets: you fire ALL the rockets in both rocket pods with a single trigger press. If you carry rockets in the outboard pylons, those will be fired first, to fire the inboard rockets you will have to press the trigger again.

- Guns: Will keep firing as long as you keep the trigger pressed.

 

PAR:

- Super 530D: Only one missile is launched.

- Rockets: Only one rocket is fired from the selected pod. Pod selection is automatic.

- Guns: You fire a burst for each trigger press.

 

At this time by default the TOT/PAR selection is PAR.

 

For AA Missiles there is now a delay between pressing the trigger and actual launch:

- MAGIC II: There is a 0.50 seconds delay.

- Super 530D: There is a 0.80 seconds delay IF the radar is in STT mode. If the radar is in TWS mode, the delay will be 1 second. The radar will automatically switch from TWS to STT (it will also switch to HRF if in ENT) before the missile is launched. These delays apply to both TOT and PAR firing modes. The Super 530D will NOT launch if there is no locked target.

 

 

 

 

Today I started working with the INS. 1st thing that I have crossed out: How to select the bullseye.

On the left, waypoint 2 is the bullseye. Below you have distance and bearing to it.

On the right, 00 indicates that no bullseye has been selected. In that case you have TDC range and bearing

 

INS alignment is now working. Here are the images with the alignment status (full alignment).

Changelog for 2016-06-24

 

Flight Model:

 

Added FBW reset (just reset trim right now)

Added rudder trim paddle functionality

Added possible loss of LRF4 if over G for stores mode

Beginning of auto-stop sequence

Approach autopilot hold work

Added joystick/keyboard bindings

Added throttle limit movements for keyboard throttle control

Added all requirements for DECOL to go away to auto-start

Added force feedback gain tuning available in ForceFeedback.lua

Fixed: Don't cause control flutter below 90 knots and on ground

Fixed issue with forcing of symmetrical loadouts for wing tanks breaking old payloads and breaking default loadout definitions

Fix for delayed response in AOA limiter when returning stick to neutral after hitting AOA limit

Fixed drag for rocket pods

Fixed relaxed stability behavior, also fixed AOA limiter behavior in some cases as well as helped landing/takeoff behavior

Fixed auto-start warning for engine not in throttle off position

Fix for main fuel pumps requiring AC power

Fix for lag in pitch correction

Fix for sometime breaking nose gear when you shouldn't

Fix for AP when AOA > 18.0 not reducing pitch properly

Fix for initial AP bank limit not 60 degrees

Fix for AP response for altitude control

Fix for pitch control to maintain precision without being too sensitive

Fix for braking power when moving

Fixed CHARGES required for LRF4 rockets loaded

Fixed of heading mode change type while in AP mode causing aircraft to turn

Fixed sudden change of control authority causing control stutter when gear going down, now gradual change

Adjusted cockpit view for better TrackIR movement

Adjusted gear reaction for better braking power

Adjusted fuel flow schedule for more correct fuel economy

Adjusted minimum afterburner fuel flow

Tiny adjustment to nose gear

Gear adjustment for better takeoff/landing behavior

Update for wing being too efficient after relaxed stability update

Update for odd FBW behavior with high pitch rate and continuous pitch rate command through 300 knots not providing full authority

Updates to collision model and gear configuration to correct dynamic reaction behavior

Updated control indictor to show FBW yaw control

Improved filtering of sensed parameters to FBW model

Improvements for correct takeoff speeds

Improvement to auto-start reliability

Improved brake control

DECOL only shows up with both main and nose WOW

Increased length of bingo sound and bingo does not induce amber warning sound (has it's own)

Require both nose and main gear WOW for DECOL warning to work

Better air braking and ground effect modeling

Battery depletion bug fix

Reduced lag on rudder control

Autopilot now using flight path control instead of pitch control

Corrections to yaw control lag and authority

Increased roll AP responsiveness

FPM now on horizon when WOW

Wheel damage speed tolerance updated

Shell code for dynamic tire damage due to leaving parking brake on

Offset radalt to show 0 when on ground

Corrected brake mode logic

Gear should go up/down at same rate

Cockpit:

 

Fixed being able to hear VOR/ILS morse code even when off or volume at 0

Fixed PCA issues with rocket pods

Fixed CTD with outboard rocket pods

Fixed Only DC power required for radios

Fixed PCA/PPA indicator not off in cold until battery cycle

Fixed PCA MAGIC selection bug

Fixed PPA default values & triggering bug fix

Fixed radar P symbology on the VTB reversed

Fixed Jettison: pylons disappear with selective (not with total)

Fixed radar doesn't preheat on the ground if switch on SIL or EM

Fixed radar continues to provide (some) guidance after being switched off

Fixed Some input commands not working

Fixed vertical elevation of radar is shifted down when locking

Fixed ECM logic (switches & lights)

Fixed rockets jettison (trunk)

Fixed Super 530D jettison: pylon

Fixed Electric system Red flood lighting should work with DC power only

Fixed radar is forced Off instead of P on the ground

Fixed Electric system VTH, VTB, PCA and PPA should not work on DC power only.

Fixed cockpit lightings & controls

Fixed Rockets Burst/Continuous fire mode

Fixed S-530D (PPA) Auto/Man

Fixed ECS COND now in correct initialization position

Fixed Flashing of FREIN when gear coming down

Fixed CROSS light when parachute deployed

Aircraft now kicks out of APP mode when weight on nose wheel

Added more community based key bindings

Initialization with cold has Pitot-Static heat to OFF

Initialization with cold has VOR/ILS and TACAN to OFF

Initialization with hot on ground has VTB to ON

Initialization with hot on ground has ECM and RWR to ON

Initialization with cold has ECM/RWR mode select to STANDBY

Initialization with hot on ground has Nav, Anti-Collision, and Landing Lights to ON

Initialization in all cases has ECM/RWR volume to 70%

Volume dial for ECM/RWR now driving volume of ECM/RWR sounds

Updated TACAN to allow channel 0 to 9

INS Mode Selector now in correct click direction

CDVE (FBW) Test switch now has 3 position switch logic

Added New CCM options

Added MAGIC Coolant management

Added 530D Prep and Stby

Added MAGIC Prep and Stby

Added Bomb fuzing

Added Bomb release.

Added Delay time for launching missiles

Added 530D Missile Selector functionality.

Added Auto STT when launching 530Ds in TWS.

Added 530Ds do not launch if there is no radar lock.

Added Guns burst/continuous fire.

Added Guns firing rate selector enabled.

Added Fixed outboard rocket pods HUD bug.

Added Salvo fire notification in HUD

Added Rockets TOT/PAR functionality

Added Rockets firing method.

Added Abort launch feature

Added INS update: bullseye selection.

Added INS Alignment update

Added INS Auxiliary Gyro Enabled

Added INS Damage

Added INS Data entry and validation (WiP)

Added INS Data entry (WiP)

Added INS Flightplan update (WiP TBT)

INS Drift Error (WiP)

INS Status and Keyboard lights update

Aircraft Particular Options enabled:

 

TOT/PAR default value

Rocket burst count

Laser code for GBUs (Not enabled)

 

Aircraft Special Options enabled

 

INS not requiring alingment

Disabling gyro drift for INS

External and Cockpit Models:

 

Removed duplicated Ada Chambreis livery

Fixed police light missing halo + lightened zone to enhance

Rudder trim paddle clickable (rudder trim control needs tuning still)

Trim mode dial clickable and texture fixed for secondary mode

Trim secondary mode stick animated

Trim hat on stick animated in normal mode

 

Hello folks. Tomorrow I must travel so I am sending what was done up until today for this week's release:

 

Fixes:

* PCA Weapons selection/deselection.

* VTB Weapons display.

* Missile selection for both 530Ds and Magics.

* Sound files. We have incorporated Rlaxoxo's sound mod into the aircraft with his authorization. We are grateful for his help and are mentioning him in the Manual.

* TAS ranging.

 

Additions:

* CCRP Auto release (explained below).

* New Keyboard mappings:

- PCA Select button for HOTAS.

- Magic Slave/AG Designate/INS Position Update button for HOTAS (No, Magic slave is not enabled yet.)

- Stores 5 SELECT button for WEAPONS MANAGEMENT (PCA).

 

Updates:

* Manual update. Last page includes a manual changelog.

* Keyboard mappings:

- HOTAS Cannon SELECT is now: HOTAS AA Gun Select.

- HOTAS Magic II SELECT is now: HOTAS Magic II SELECT.

- HOTAS Target LOCK is now: HOTAS STT/TWS Toggle (Target Lock).

- HOTAS Weapon FIRE is now: HOTAS Weapons FIRE/Bomb Release.

 

- FLIGHT CONTROL Trim NOSE UP is now: HOTAS Trim UP.

- FLIGHT CONTROL Trim NOSE DOWN is now: HOTAS Trim DOWN.

- FLIGHT CONTROL Trim LEFT WING DOWN is now: HOTAS Trim LEFT.

- FLIGHT CONTROL Trim RIGHT WING DOWN is now: HOTAS Trim RIGHT.

 

- COUNTERMEASURES Flares DISPENSE is now: HOTAS Flares DISPENSE.

- COUNTERMEASURES Chaff DISPENSE is now: HOTAS Chaff DISPENSE.

 

- SENSORS Radar Antenna UP is now: HOTAS Radar Antenna UP.

- SENSORS Radar Antenna DOWN is now: HOTAS Radar Antenna DOWN.

- SENSORS Radar Antenna CENTER is now: HOTAS Radar Antenna CENTER.

 

- FLIGHT CONTROL Airbrake TOGGLE is now: HOTAS Airbrake TOGGLE.

- FLIGHT CONTROL Airbrake ON is now: HOTAS Airbrake ON.

- FLIGHT CONTROL Airbrake OFF is now: HOTAS Airbrake OFF.

 

- WEAPONS MANAGEMENT Gun Mode SELECT is now: WEAPONS .MANAGEMENT AG Gun SELECT.

 

* Buttons Functionality:

- HOTAS STT/TWS Toggle (Target Lock): Now only works in AA mode. It cannot be used to designate ground targets anymore.

- HOTAS Magic Slave/AG Designate/INS Position Update: Is the button to be used to designate ground targets. Other functionalities are not available at this time.

 

CCRP Autorelease

Now we have enabled CCRP bomb automatic release. The CCRP instructions have been updated in the manual but just in case:

When in CCRP, the trigger instead of releasing the bombs, now functions as a release consent switch. 

 

1. You must press the trigger as soon as you see the release cue. 

2. Keep the trigger pressed for as long as the cue is in the HUD. The bombs will be automatically released when the cue crosses the diamond reticle center.

 

The CCRP target will clear when:

a. A bomb(s) has been released.

b. The cue is over the diamond reticle if no bomb has been released.

 

TAS is working and precision has improved. It still needs some work. But now bombs are hitting in elevation, even if they miss on azimuth (to the left or right).

 

This is the latest changelog:

 

HUD

- Added AP router indicator 

- Fixed horizon line behavior

- Fixed Ground track indicator fixed

- Fixed heading tape jumping around 0 degrees

- Fixed To/From House behavior

- Fixed ILS/App symbology behavior

- Fixed pitch ladder so it moves with FPM 

- Fixed pitch ladder movement bounds

- Fixed FPM movement bounds

- Fixed accel chevrons behavior

 

OTHER

- Added functionality to backup Attitude Indicator

- Updated Rlaxoxo Sound Mod to v7

- Updated STT target logic

- Updated INS navigation

- Updated IP behavior (WIP)

- Updated MAGIC lock tone

- Updated EFM extrame envelope modeling

- Updated EFM aerodynamic distrubance and separation modeling

- Updated EFM yaw control and side force modeling

- Updated VTB STT display for CCM

- Updated keyboard/joystick bindings (community)

- Fixed weapon gaps on pylons (community)

- Fixed weapon stores relase failure due to excessive G-load

- Fixed AB Cutoff not disabling when closed with cover

- Fixed FBW Emergency mode not disabling when closed with cover

- Fixed brakes not holding aircraft still to MIL power

- Fixed TDC vs. Bullseye coordinates 

- Fixed OBL INS Update bug

- Fixed PCA Select bug

- Fixed MAGIC Select bug

- Fixed BAD L/G input bug

- Fixed varous VTB, PCA, Radar bugs

- Fixed engine sound stutter issues

- Fixed Brazilian livery typo

- Fixed typo in Free Flight mission

- Fixed laser code bounds in mission editor

- Fixed AP Test not working

- Fixed incorrect yellow caution sound

- Fixed super radar

- Fixed dropping contacts when out of STT range

- Removed MAGIC seek tone, need to add MAGIC TIR tone

 

Now you can display in the VTB the INS waypoints. Up to 5 waypoints can be displayed.

At last the pilot's body is ready for action:

 

 

 

 

More in our FB page

 

The BLG-66 Belouga cluster bomb is now functional. While smaller in size to the MK-20 Rockeye it is heavier.

BLG-66 / MK-20

Mass: 290 Kg vs 222 Kg

Bomblets: 151 / 247

Bomblet mass: 1.3 Kg / 0.59 Kg

This means that the BLG-66 bomblet carries a bigger punch.

The images are from a test flight. The green lines represent the radar arc.