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August Update - Release Announcement



Two and a half years ago, I was browsing reddit and came across a concept image for a community made aircraft. I dm’d the author, one thing led to another, and before I knew it we had a discord filled with eager individuals ready for a challenge. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought we’d reach this moment in time. I would like to thank all of you in this community for your incredible support; it’s really kept us going through the challenging obstacles we’ve gone through to get here. Additionally, I’d like to thank our team members, past and present, for carrying this project through. The countless weekends spent fixing what seem to be the simplest things really do add up. But in the end, we hope it’s for something we can all enjoy.



With that, it is my immense pleasure to announce that the Community A-4 will available for download this October. A more precise release date and download location will come soon, however I am now 100% confident that we can reach at least the end of October, if not earlier in that month. Please expect there to be at least a few bugs upon release, but that we will continue to support this aircraft past that date.







In the coming months, I’ll be compiling videos on the implementation of weapons systems, flight systems and more. Here are some of the biggest features you can expect from our aircraft.



Community A-4 Features

- Functional Air to Ground Radar

- Shrike Anti-Radiation Missile

- Carrier landing and faux Carrier Takeoff

- Simple Autopilot



Features NOT Included in the Community A-4

- Operational Radio

- Air to Air Refueling (Dependent on Radio)

- Buddy Air to Air Refueling

- Non-boresight AIM-9 Launch

- F/A-18 Fidelity Carrier Takeoff

- Nuclear Weapons Deployment



Because this month we have been on vacations and dealt with other non-DCS distractions, we don't have anything substantive to showcase this month. However, we are on course for a successful release in October, with the final pieces of the puzzle coming together in the remaining months. As requested, I've compiled a small list of what remains to be completed.



Unwraps:

- Pilot

- Pylon Hooks



Modelling:

- Small gaps in the cockpit frame

- Pylon on/off for aerobatic liveries (if possible)

- Cockpit panel backlighting



Additionally, I hope to create videos on the following subjects before release:

- Startup

- A/G Radar Operation

- A/A Weapons

- A/G Weapons



I look forward to sharing these videos with you in the coming months, as well as the light at the end of the tunnel which can now be seen. This day has been a long time coming, and I truly how that this mod will be something you can all enjoy. As always, thank you for your support through the past two years!



I would also like to add just how much I enjoy working with our team. We've been through good times and bad, and it has been my humble pleasure to work with them on this project. Its been a journey that I can't quite describe, and far more than anything I ever expected. Thank you so much team!! Hello everyone, today it is my pleasure to make a very special announcement. Before I begin, I’d like to say a few words about this project.Two and a half years ago, I was browsing reddit and came across a concept image for a community made aircraft. I dm’d the author, one thing led to another, and before I knew it we had a discord filled with eager individuals ready for a challenge. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought we’d reach this moment in time. I would like to thank all of you in this community for your incredible support; it’s really kept us going through the challenging obstacles we’ve gone through to get here. Additionally, I’d like to thank our team members, past and present, for carrying this project through. The countless weekends spent fixing what seem to be the simplest things really do add up. But in the end, we hope it’s for something we can all enjoy.With that, it is my immense pleasure to announce that theA more precise release date and download location will come soon, however I am now 100% confident that we can reach at least the end of October, if not earlier in that month. Please expect there to be at least a few bugs upon release, but that we will continue to support this aircraft past that date.In the coming months, I’ll be compiling videos on the implementation of weapons systems, flight systems and more. Here are some of the biggest features you can expect from our aircraft.Community A-4 Features- Functional Air to Ground Radar- Shrike Anti-Radiation Missile- Carrier landing and faux Carrier Takeoff- Simple AutopilotFeatures NOT Included in the Community A-4- Operational Radio- Air to Air Refueling (Dependent on Radio)- Buddy Air to Air Refueling- Non-boresight AIM-9 Launch- F/A-18 Fidelity Carrier Takeoff- Nuclear Weapons DeploymentBecause this month we have been on vacations and dealt with other non-DCS distractions, we don't have anything substantive to showcase this month. However, we are on course for a successful release in October, with the final pieces of the puzzle coming together in the remaining months. As requested, I've compiled a small list of what remains to be completed.Unwraps:- Pilot- Pylon HooksModelling:- Small gaps in the cockpit frame- Pylon on/off for aerobatic liveries (if possible)- Cockpit panel backlightingAdditionally, I hope to create videos on the following subjects before release:- Startup- A/G Radar Operation- A/A Weapons- A/G WeaponsI look forward to sharing these videos with you in the coming months, as well as the light at the end of the tunnel which can now be seen. This day has been a long time coming, and I truly how that this mod will be something you can all enjoy. As always, thank you for your support through the past two years!I would also like to add just how much I enjoy working with our team. We've been through good times and bad, and it has been my humble pleasure to work with them on this project. Its been a journey that I can't quite describe, and far more than anything I ever expected. Thank you so much team!! __________________

Former A-4E-C 3D Artist



Logo Credit to Plusnine Last edited by Merker; 08-01-2018 at 09:54 PM . Reason: Added something special which was left out :)