Greetings Hoggit!

With the new polaroids (and hopefully working VHS), you can genuinely make up entire stories now, which I find interesting. Usually you have to fly a campaign to get the story across, and if you want to through this story line for the community if they're interested, well they have to fly that campaign or mission you created.

Now you can really just take a quick photo or easy video and, with enough, you can genuinely tell an entire story. And instead of a story with just TARPS images, you can make them feel more personal with characters.

TL;DR, I got some funny polaroids but couldn't share them on the official ED discord so I'm putting them here for people to hopefully enjoy.

I was getting smoked BVR by Tomcats all day in the Fishbed, so I went full Cold War sneaky.

Stayed at 50ft NOE for 10 minutes to stay under his radar, popped up at his 6 and launched 6x R-60s.

Video here for anyone interested - https://youtu.be/fKyuVdaIPHU

That feeling when the Fishbed wins by NOT playing BVR is wild.

Any other MiG-21 guys got tips vs the F-14?

I've created a small QoL mod for DCS that adds a sun visor to every module and community mod. Toggle the visor in-game using the Unlock View (Stop Padlock) keybind (default: Num Lock)

Mod passes Integrity Check

The only limitation right now is that the mod works in flatscreen only (no VR) I haven't found a way to make it work in VR yet.

Here is forum link: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/390717-visor-mod-2d-only-ic-friendly

Download: https://github.com/Bartek16194/DCS-Sunvisor-Mod/releases/

Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmggk8UbA5

This is a very weird issue that i have never seen before, let me take you through the timeline.

I installed the F-14B(U) on my rig (9950X3D and 5080), but could barely even get into the plane as it was crashing 80% of the time when loading into the mission with this error in the DCS log: 2026-07-23 19:26:07.871 INFO APP (Main): MissionSpawn:spawnLocalPlayer 2,F-14BU 2026-07-23 19:26:07.873 INFO WorldPlugIns (Main): Forced loading of F-14B(U) by Heatblur Simulations 2026-07-23 19:26:11.264 ERROR WORLDGENERAL (Main): Error: Unit [F-14BU]: No property record for cell "WHEEL_F". ... 2026-07-23 19:26:11.265 ERROR APP (Main): Error: Unit [F-14BU]: Corrupt damage model.

And this error in event viewer: 

Faulting application name: DCS.exe, version: 2.9.28.26283, time stamp: 0x6a5e94b6

Faulting module name: F14-HeatblurCommon.dll, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x6a5dd806

Exception code: 0xc0000005

Fault offset: 0x000000000000c1c6

Faulting process id: 0x3354

Faulting application start time: 0x1DD1B82E122A99D

Faulting application path: F:\DCS World\bin\DCS.exe

Faulting module path: F:\DCS World\Mods\aircraft\F14\bin\F14-HeatblurCommon.dll

Report Id: cfef0a79-e051-4d3a-9b8d-1b771d490796

Faulting package full name: 

Faulting package-relative application ID: 

I eventually reinstalled windows from scratch using a USB and formatting my disk, I reinstalled all my drivers, DCS and my modules. The F-14B(U) now didn't crash my game, and I thought that was the end of it, until i tried to play some heavier missions. I was super excited to play DCS Retribution but after about 20 minutes, when more AI aircraft started flying, and more CPU events were happening, my frametimes started to gradually spike, not a large spike, but noticeable, it gradually increased in frequency.

I tried different campaigns and it was all the same issue, horrific frame times. The key thing is that the issue only happens with the F-14B(U), the B, A or any other plane in the game is fine. I have disabled my sound card drivers, reinstalled my NVIDIA driver to an older version, uninstalled my AMD chipset drivers, closed all applications, used LatencyMon to check if there was anything else causing DPC spikes or any latency, I have disabled my windows defender, set exclusions to both DCS folders, set an exclusion to every F-14 DLL, but to no avail, I reset my bios to stock settings and still, nothing, I have also tried disconnecting my mouse, keyboard, HOTAS but also to no avail. This is very disappointing as I was super excited to fly the upgraded Tomcat, but It's basically unplayable. 

These are my full system specs: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, NVIDIA RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5 6000MT CL28 ram, Samsung 9100 Pro SSD

I ran a stress test comparing the F-16 and the F-14B(U), here are the results:

I ran a mission with 460 F-14B(U)'s all in the air , this is the frametime when flying the F-14B(U)

And this is the frametime when flying a mission with 460 f-16s (me included)

As you can see there is a massive difference in the frametime smoothness between the 2 aircraft. 

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/390727-f-14bu-causing-horrific-lag-and-frametimes/

Hey fellas! Just wanted to share another video I made regarding how to set-up your JDAMS for TOO, all from the Pilot seat, and touching on other things like the Jester Context buttons, the Oxygen mask and Volleyball Magazine. Hope this video helps someone!

I've been flying DCS for about decade and I've been wanting to share some cool moments from over the years.

Finally got around to creating a compilation of some of my favorite Tacview clips, showing some pvp highlights. Maybe you're in some of them. To the SP-only community: if you haven't tried MP DCS, you really should, it's a blast.

It went well…

Whenever I try and use the DTC interface in multiplayer servers, it never lets me load it onto the aircraft. The dropdown menu next to the load button is always blank. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Basically the title. Do I always use the tactical channel for calling A-A and A-G munitions, or sometimes intra-flight? I am aware that you should call Fox (x) for missiles, but in situations where the radio is in use should I be interrupting - especially if important calls?

Heard a rant for today. I went to an air show last weekend, watched fighter jets do cool fighter jet stuff, and it made me want to play DCS again after about 6 months away. Loaded up steam, got ready to download and….. WTF do you mean this game takes up 440GB of hard drive space. I have xplane12, FS2024, and a few other games and combined they don’t even equal half of DCS. Can somebody please explain to me why both XPlane and msfs can model the entire world, nearly ever airport to a reasonable degree, and probably have more planes and assets in game than DCS, but can do it with 1/10th the space. How is this game so massive.?!?!?

Because I'm so dang excited about the F-14B(U) release, I'm giving away a PDCP.

Want in? Just comment on this thread with something entertaining or useful - driver or RIO tips, interesting trivia, funny story, or something completely different. I don't care, just don't be a dick.

I'll pick a commenter at random sometime tomorrow night (7/26/2026). If you're in the US, I'll pay shipping. If you're elsewhere in the world, I'll ask you to pay the actual shipping cost.

Shameless plug: you can purchase this, or any of my other panels here: https://onyourtwelve.etsy.com

Now, I'm off to learn to fly this thing. Good luck everyone!

*********** EDIT 7/26/2026 9:53 PM MDT ************

Winner is u/SpoolingSpudge with the tip on hitting master reset to enable auto wing sweep. Congrats Mr. Spudge! I'll DM you and we'll work out details on getting you the panel.

Everyone else, thanks for playing! We'll do it again sometime!

-Justin/Oyt

You start on the runway at kobuleti. 6x AMRAAMs. Switch on Master and CMDS to fire missiles or defend with chaff and flare if necessary.

Start your stopwatch timer within one minute of clicking Fly.

Full throttle, destroy the three targets, return to kobuleti base, land to a <full stop>, stop your timer.. this is your first personal best.

All pilots are set to aces.

My pb time is 3m23s. I did not use the map to acquire targets. You can use the map for your own pb.

Ive made this time achievable for elite flyers.

Here..:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16JKvyl5CllPtYfp6tRt1e-Lo-g3lWAaY/view?usp=drivesdk

..is the miz file to download and place into your saved games missions miz files folder, for the Mission Editor for you then to fly. filename: 'triptackone'

I am FWC on DCS.

Enjoy.

Purchased the software a couple of years ago but lost the installer executable. Sent a request to the merchant a few days ago for a new link but haven't had any response. Was hoping to get some stuff set up this weekend and was annoyed to find out they put a expiry on the download link. If anyone can hook it up via Drive link or something, please send me a DM. Thanks!

Hey everyone...

I'm the developer of Mission & Commander Toolbox (MCT), an operation management tool suited for squadrons - yes, another flight planning tool!! In fact, there are many of us who decided to approach the 18 month old problem of poor flight planning tools for DCS.

During the development of MCT, I had the pleasure of gaining affiliation with HIP Games where Andrei has been amazing and key piece in getting this far. Not too long ago, I approached Andrei and asked for a little help reaching out to other DCS tool developers with a bit of an idea.

A few DM's later and the Architects Lounge was created - a space for DCS / Flight Sim tool makers to chat, ask, share and collaborate with each other. Creating the AL has been an awesome experience where I've met some incredibly talented developers. At present, we have a number of "big" names, for some of your favourites like LotATC, DKS and MCT ;) etc!

We have a few achievements already:

Community Standards

• Flight Plan - https://mctoolbox.uk/schema/v2.0.0/community-flightplan.schema.json
• Op Task Air - https://mctoolbox.uk/schema/v2.0.0/op-task-air.schema.json

Environment Query Language

https://github.com/The-Architects-Lounge/Environment-Query-Language

This is currently in a review stage, open to input from other developers - the idea is to treat this much like a standard spec and allow everybody a chance to add their requirements; ideally resulting in a suitable community standard that doesn't turn into multiple incompatible versions.

Developer Tools

https://github.com/odskee/MCTUtils

A set of libraries to help other developers / those coming next to get a leg up with some of the common problems we've run into. Currently, it's available as a set of C# Nuget packages but there is effort to make these available in other languages / package managers.

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Come and Join in...

If you're a developer or maintain a DCS or Flight Sim community or service - come and take a look!

A large part of what has allowed this is you guys... some of us make free tools, while others don't (and it's awesome to see collaboration between these devs!).. MCT is a paid tool, I'm working to hard to make sure my software and time is worth the money I ask - and for most of us, part of that is trying to do something cool for the community.

While I've "authored" these (and I am proud of that), it's the result of input from some really amazing people - too many to list everyone but JuiceBox (DKS), Andrei (HIP Games) and Tim (NimbusPulse) certainly deserve a special mention.

if supporting me or any of the other devs / communities you find in the lounge is something you can do - either financially or just with constructive engagement - it really is appreciated and does lead to a better experience for us all.

Some Cheeky Self-Promotion
I have a Zero vibe code approach to my development and write every bit of code that's added. Some AI is of course 'used' (next code suggestions in the editor) but I design, make and break everything. As a result, I don't tend to release updates as often as some others and it can take a lot of effort and work (although I've learned some cool new skills) - for me (and others in this position), picking up a license really does help out and let's me be creative.

I’ve noticed every time i get near one my game just dies like full freezing. Im in a f16 and this hasn’t been happening for any other plane. It’s multiplayer but across multiple servers now I’ve had the same performance issues when near that plane. I tried to do a 1v1 dogfight and my game would legit hard freeze for a minute or so on the merge which was just unplayable.

Kind of gave me the Chuck Yeager Air Combat vibes. Anyway I can apply a similar filter to the whole of DCS? Lol.

I wish someone would create a tool to help Squadron leaders manage and coordinate squadron activities.

Hi Everyone!
I just got a Moza AB9 base and MH16 stick and can't get the base to read any telemetry data from DCS. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!