DD 342 has been released.

[Guster]

Well, that's an awful lot of goodies to come.

 

Cheers!

[Trooper117]

If I have this right... the La5-FN we have in game has superior performance to the new La5-F collectors plane?

This due to the lightened airframe...

[354thFG_Panda_]

8 minutes ago, Trooper117 said:

If I have this right... the La5-FN we have in game has superior performance to the new La5-F collectors plane?

This due to the lightened airframe...

The FN has a more powerful engine

[Trooper117]

3 minutes ago, theRedPanda said:

The FN has a more powerful engine

 

Ok. thanks, I thought it might have... so it has the same cockpit as the FN, in fact it will look almost identical.

[=MERCS=JenkemJunkie]

Does anyone know if the La5-F will have the thick armored glass in the front blocking the view?

[R7-S276]

and for WWII still only one Italian plane and no French… when we know how many planes these two countries build for the armies of several countries during WWII it’s incomprehensible

[Gambit21]

1 hour ago, R7-S276 said:

and for WWII still only one Italian plane and no French… when we know how many planes these two countries build for the armies of several countries during WWII it’s incomprehensible

…I’ve been comprehending it just fine actually.

 

 

 

[Livai]

-> Can't wait to fly the Focke-Wulf Ta 152 to shoot some Yak-9 down over Berlin..................

 

3 hours ago, theRedPanda said:

The FN has a more powerful engine

 

and the La-7 use the same Engine and its lighter design had a positive effect on the characteristics of the aircraft compared to our current FN

Edited May 11, 2023 by Livai

[ITAF_Rani]

Guys any idea about next map in  developing by enthusiasts team?

I know Finland is on woking by talent guys..but who know...

Edited May 11, 2023 by ITAF_Rani

[Trooper117]

Probably a new WWI theatre map...

[Avimimus]

4 hours ago, R7-S276 said:

and for WWII still only one Italian plane and no French… when we know how many planes these two countries build for the armies of several countries during WWII it’s incomprehensible

 

Well, the theatres modelled would explain that to a large degree. 

 

The really big gap is in Flying Circus - where only one out of eleven multiseat aircraft will be French. Considering that France deployed thousands of multiseat aircraft in WWI (and considering that there is already a need for a two-seater that is slow enough for the Fokker E.III and Halberstadt D.II to actually catch), it would seem that a 1916-era French two-seater would be a high priority for a collector aircraft.

 

Part of me wishes they'd announce a Premium Edition of Flying Circus Vol.III with two new airplanes as a way to accomplish this... or even release slower two-seaters as Collector Aircraft for Vol.4 ...it is really required to give a viable campaign for the E.III, Halberstadt, Airco D.H.2 and Nieuport N.11!

[R7-S276]

Between 1914 and 1918 France used tried and tested more than 165 different models

and versions of French build airplanes… developers can’t be out of inspiration ?

[mazex]

Reading fast to see if this product is alive.

 

Do I get it right that the plan for 2023 is:

 

* Li-2 with a very limited number of fans

* WACO (me starting my flying career in gliders feel some interest but still a very niche audience accept as AI. Many crashed while landing, but wow many where actually shot down?)

* La-5 mod with some interested players, me included

* The rather dd IAR-80/81 that has some very niche real historical world scenarios and followers

 

And then some nice WW1 additions with FCIII

 

So that is the plan for 2023? Have I missed some posts about the next thing after Normandy as I have been off for a while?

[Avimimus]

9 hours ago, R7-S276 said:

Between 1914 and 1918 France used tried and tested more than 165 different models

and versions of French build airplanes… developers can’t be out of inspiration ?

 

Yes, I agree. If one looks at notable, interesting to fly, and well documented aircraft - there is still definitely room for at least a Flying Circus Vol.IV if a 3rd party were to step up (and a Vol.V if the decision was made to do the Italian theatres).

 

[FAW-Tromplamort]

One question regarding the Ta-152.

Will it be the H version or the C?

[MisterSmith]

7 minutes ago, FAW-Tromplamort said:

One question regarding the Ta-152.

Will it be the H version or the C?

I’m guessing the H as it was produced in a small batch and the long wing is iconic. On the other hand, I’m hoping the C is also included as it will get far more use at the altitudes MP is typically contested at. She should be a beast at mid altitudes. As barely a handful of C were produced, it is, essentially, a SWOTL entry for the sim.

 

Fingers crossed.

[Wardog5711]

@FAW-Tromplamort

Ta 152 H-1, with Jumo 213E engine and VS-9 propeller. Equipped with an MW-50 injection pump (in the tank in the left wing) and a GM-1 system (in the tank behind the pilot's back). Armament: MK-108 motor gun (85 rounds per barrel) and two MG-151/20 in the wing root (135 rounds on the stem)

[Canvas25]

12 minutes ago, Wardog5711 said:

@FAW-Tromplamort

Ta 152 H-1, with Jumo 213E engine and VS-9 propeller. Equipped with an MW-50 injection pump (in the tank in the left wing) and a GM-1 system (in the tank behind the pilot's back). Armament: MK-108 motor gun (85 rounds per barrel) and two MG-151/20 in the wing root (135 rounds on the stem)

 

That's all well and good, but could you be more specific?

[DBFlyguy]

1 minute ago, Canvas25 said:

 

That's all well and good, but could you be more specific?

Dude... Take the win.  You just got the most descriptive and direct answer to any question here in months.  Take the win.

[FuriousMeow]

Pretty sure Canvas25 was joking.

[BraveSirRobin]

On 5/11/2023 at 8:02 AM, R7-S276 said:

and for WWII still only one Italian plane and no French… when we know how many planes these two countries build for the armies of several countries during WWII it’s incomprehensible

France surrendered in 1940, so the lack of French aircraft is actually pretty easy to comprehend.

[Tromplamort-Dser]

3 hours ago, Wardog5711 said:

@FAW-Tromplamort

Ta 152 H-1, with Jumo 213E engine and VS-9 propeller. Equipped with an MW-50 injection pump (in the tank in the left wing) and a GM-1 system (in the tank behind the pilot's back). Armament: MK-108 motor gun (85 rounds per barrel) and two MG-151/20 in the wing root (135 rounds on the stem)

Thank you all is clear and there is no more place for any question. 

[FAW-Tromplamort]

3 hours ago, BraveSirRobin said:

France surrendered in 1940, so the lack of French aircraft is actually pretty easy to comprehend.

And Finland fought with Ms-406, Germany used french fighters as trainning planes, Hungary fought with Dewoitine D-520 the same for Italia and a number of countries. France (Vichy) fought in Syria against the brits and the free french, so  yes france surrended in 1940 but everything didn't stopped in 1940.

[I./JG1_Baron]

4 hours ago, MisterSmith said:

I’m guessing the H as it was produced in a small batch and the long wing is iconic. On the other hand, I’m hoping the C is also included as it will get far more use at the altitudes MP is typically contested at. She should be a beast at mid altitudes. As barely a handful of C were produced, it is, essentially, a SWOTL entry for the sim.

 

Fingers crossed.

 

Unfortunately, it is not known that TA-152C sometimes involved in the fighting. That would make the most sense of HE-162 and ME-163, at least they fought really. It is more showing how much they misses in the game of difficult bombers. They may not necessarily be pilotable, I think that the AI B-17 or B-24 would be enough. So if we do not consider the bomber and strategic bombing Air Force RAF. From Wellington, through Blenheim, Stirling to Lancaster (even though the raf operated primarily at night).

[BraveSirRobin]

4 hours ago, FAW-Tromplamort said:

And Finland fought with Ms-406, Germany used french fighters as trainning planes, Hungary fought with Dewoitine D-520 the same for Italia and a number of countries. France (Vichy) fought in Syria against the brits and the free french, so  yes france surrended in 1940 but everything didn't stopped in 1940.

Just stop.  The French contribution after the surrender was, outside of the resistance and the free French forces, trivial at best.  

[Tromplamort-Dser]

44 minutes ago, BraveSirRobin said:

Just stop.  The French contribution after the surrender was, outside of the resistance and the free French forces, trivial at best.  

The point ain't the contribution of Vichy's regime. I gave you exemples to show you that french airplanes flew till the end of the War in various places and in various airforces. Of course they didn't change the course of the war (and I'm happy of it) but they were there. So writting that France surrended in 1940 so there is no point of modelling french aircrafts is a very narrow point of view. 

Just try to think out of common bias and you will learn...

 

[migmadmarine]

Especially since it seems likely that the Finnish map is the community map working toward release, so a MS.406/ Mörkö Moraine would be a worthwhile addition.

[BraveSirRobin]

1 hour ago, Tromplamort-Dser said:

The point ain't the contribution of Vichy's regime. I gave you exemples to show you that french airplanes flew till the end of the War in various places and in various airforces. 

 

Yes, you provided examples of trivial participation, at best.  So the idea that it is “incomprehensible” that French aircraft have not been included is pretty silly.  It’s actually very comprehensible.

[FAW-Tromplamort]

7 hours ago, BraveSirRobin said:

Yes, you provided examples of trivial participation, at best.  So the idea that it is “incomprehensible” that French aircraft have not been included is pretty silly.  It’s actually very comprehensible.

I really don't understand your point of justification which demonstrate a very partial knowledge of history. Some people may want French airplanes just as some other people may want Italian ones, you may want other planes and I'm perfectly fine with it but why on earth can't you accept others point of view?

You want something different go promote your point of view but don't denigrate other opinions or just try to make the effort to learn why other people think differently from you, I can tell you with that way you will learn a lot of things and you will still be free to keep your opinion but at least you will have learnt something.

 

[Bonnot]

13 hours ago, Tromplamort-Dser said:

Of course they didn't change the course of the war

.....As the Romanian wonder hailed by passionnates crowds did...................

[LukeFF]

Guys, please bring the discussion back around to the development update. If you want to discuss potential new planes for the sim, do so in the Suggestions sub-forum. 

[the_dudeWG]

So, if the Pup and AD3 are going to be collector planes, would it be possible to see them offered by the time FC3 is completed? They would fill major holes in the FC timeline and could not arrive soon enough for the 1917 campaign. At least, please let them be the first in line after the final release.

Edited June 7, 2023 by the_dudeWG

[BMA_FlyingShark]

7 minutes ago, the_dudeWG said:

So, if the Pup and AD3 are going to be collector planes, would it be possible to see them offered by the time FC2 is completed? They would fill major holes in the FC timeline and could not arrive soon enough for the 1917 campaign. At least, please let them be the first in line after the final release.

I don't think they'll be released before the end of the FC3 cycle.

 

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7. The story of Flying Circus continues: plans for 2024 include additional improvements to the map and the development of seven new collectible aircraft:

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• Sopwith Pup
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Have a nice day.

 

[FlyingNutcase]

On 5/6/2023 at 4:08 PM, LukeFF said:

 

Mmn, not really - as I wrote above, it mainly engaged Tempests and Soviet fighters - from what it looks like, these were Yaks. 

 

By the time the Ta 152 came on line, the Luftwaffe had essentially given up trying to intercept the heavy bomber streams with anything that didn't have jet engines on it. 

 

Actually I wasn't aware of that but I'd still like to. One day....?

[Badger1_1]

do we know what the new game they are working going to be about? is it still going to be ww2, or perhaps korea or something else?

[dburne]

1 minute ago, Badger1_1 said:

do we know what the new game they are working going to be about? is it still going to be ww2, or perhaps korea or something else?

 

No.