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Here's the most fun I've had in a while.  A true "cold" start.
 
 

Here are the pixels you are racing for: 😁

 

Kameraden,
Music Poker Spring 2020  2022 "Legends of Loud" 5th of March. Starting 12 noon and running for 10 rounds with 9 participants 90 songs.
No ear plugs allowed (Wuff)
My playlist: 
 
And of course, I'll be wearing the ultimate in comfort (velour). Just call me Sham-ROCK.


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music poker spring 2022.pdf

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In 2003, I have seen that beast a couple of times on Eindhoven airbase, when we (NATO) used it to bring cargo to Afghanistan. I worked for a cell that handed out slots, routes and altitudes to all nations and companies who were bringing in stuff. Trick with its engines was (same for it's little brother) that it couldn't spool up the engines, that had to be done while running down the runway. Especially in Goma, Zaire (DRC) it was tricky as the end of the 2.5km stretch was a steep cliff down the lake Kivu. Most of the cargo A/C brought stuff and left nearly empty. 
The Il-76 was a racing horse compared to the An-124/225.

As a part of our ongoing Paint Pack Revision Project, a joint Flying Circus and IL-2: Great Battles paint pack has been created.
It contains 992 individual skins, and represents the combined efforts of many skilled artists within the Unit.
Please overwrite all existing skins!  Even if you've downloaded these before!
We recommended that you hand-place all aircraft folders into their appropriate location:
X:\ ... \1C Game Studios\IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad\data\graphics\skins . . .
The following is a complete list of skins that have been added or changed:

▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ AircoDH4 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_AircoDH4_Vonrd
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ AlbatrosD5 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_AlbatrosD5_Chewie
▶ v_!_JG1_AlbatrosD5_J4_Early_Pixelate [JG1 30TH ANNIVERSARY THROWBACK SKIN]
▶ v_!_JG1_AlbatrosD5_J6_Early_Pixelate  [JG1 30TH ANNIVERSARY THROWBACK SKIN]
▶ v_!_JG1_AlbatrosD5_J10_Early_Pixelate  [JG1 30TH ANNIVERSARY THROWBACK SKIN]
▶ v_!_JG1_AlbatrosD5_J11_Early_Pixelate  [JG1 30TH ANNIVERSARY THROWBACK SKIN]
▶ v_!_JG1_AlbatrosD5_Ted
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109E7 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109E-7_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109F2 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109F-2_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109F4 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109F-4_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109G2 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109G2_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109G4 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109G4_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109G6 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ Bf109G6_Herbert Ihlefeld [HISTORICAL SKIN - NO HAKENKREUZ]
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109G-6_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109G6Late ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ Bf109G6Late_Friedrich Eberle_Nov43 [HISTORICAL SKIN - NO HAKENKREUZ]
▶ Bf109G6Late_Friedrich Eberle_Oct43 [HISTORICAL SKIN - NO HAKENKREUZ]
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109G-6 Late_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109G14 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109G-14_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf109K4 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf109K-4_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf110E2 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf110E-2_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Bf110G2 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf110G-2_Britchot
▶ v_!_JG1_Bf110G-2_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Breguet14 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_breguet14_Rotermann
▶ v_!_JG1_Breguet14_Vonrd
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ DFWC5 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Britchot
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Butzzell
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Etzel
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Greif
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Heinrich
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Hotlead
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_J4
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_J6
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_J10
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_J11
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Jaus
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Klaiber
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Kleigmann
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Lee
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Maushake
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Pragr
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Rotermann
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Snaggle
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Ted
▶ v_!_JG1_DFWC5_Vonrd
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ FokkerD7 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7_Chewie
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7_Dudley
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7_Flyboy
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7_Klaiber
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7_Kliegmann
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7_Snaggle
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7_Ted
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ FokkerD7F ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7F_Chewie
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7F_Dudley
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7F_Flyboy
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7F_Kliegmann
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7F_Snaggle
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD7F_Ted
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ FokkerD8 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerD8_Ted
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ FokkerDr1 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerDr1_Chewie
▶ v_!_JG1_FokkerDr1_Ted
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Fw190A3 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Fw190A3_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Fw190A5 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Fw190A5_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Fw190A6 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Fw190A6_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Fw190A8 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Fw190A8_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Fw190D9 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Fw190D9_Rotermann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ HalberstadtCL2 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_HalberstadtCL2_Butzzell
▶ v_!_JG1_HalberstadtCL2_Ted
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ HalberstadtCL2au ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_HalberstadtCL2au_Butzzell
▶ v_!_JG1_HalberstadtCL2au_Ted
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Hs129B2 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_5Generic
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_6_Generic
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Barton
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Britchot
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Hess
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Klaiber
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Kliegmann
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Labroisse
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Lipfert
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Maushake
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Moxy
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Rotermann
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Ted
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Vikner
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Vonrd
▶ v_!_JG1_Hs129B2_Wittmann
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Nieuport28 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
▶ v_!_JG1_Nieuport28_Vonrd
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ PfalzD3a ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_PfalzD3a_Chewie
▶ v_!_JG1_PfalzD3a_Flyboy
▶ v_!_JG1_PfalzD3a_Ted
▶ v_!_JG1_PfalzD3a_Vonrd
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ PfalzD12 ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_PfalzD12_Jaus
▶ v_!_JG1_PfalzD12_Maushake
▶ v_!_JG1_PfalzD12_Snaggle
▶ v_!_JG1_PfalzD12_Ted
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Spad7early ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_spad7early_Vonrd
▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Spad7late ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 
▶ v_!_JG1_spad7late_Vonrd

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DCS: 2.7.10.19402 Open Beta - Hot fix

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.7.10.19402/

DCS World
Voice Chat. Extra radios added to the integrated radio box. Fixed issue with crash reporting in some cases. Corrected a mistake in the Russian translation of the name of R-60M on APU-60-1M. Fixed CTDs when using Damascus VOR-ILS. DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics
Updated Ru localization of inputs (FA-18C, overall improvement for consistency) Updated Ru localization of inputs (FA-18C, overall improvement for consistency, second pass; +cockpit) DCS: Combined Arms by Eagle Dynamics
Tactical commander can't assign the target for AI aircraft - fixed. DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations
Adjusted AIM-54 terminal guidance, significantly improving AIM-54 overall performance. DCS: UH-1H Huey by Belsimtek
UH-1H 'Weapons Employment' training mission messages don't go away - fixed.

JG1 was founded in March 1992, as I understand it, about a month after the Wing Walkers.
https://jg1.org/richthofen/history/
This means that both squadrons are turning 30 this year!
We're looking to do something special for both groups, most visibly within Flying Circus, IL-2: Great Battles, and DCS World.
We also want to reconnect with people!
If you are a former member of JG1 or the Wing Walkers or just someone from the "old days" who flew with/against us, post below and let us know you're around.  As more details are published about planned events, we'll make sure you're kept in the loop.
Also, if anyone has any ideas about what type of events or virtual get-togethers we could do, we'd love to hear your thoughts!

Can't argue with that!
Development is slow in DCS because of the intricacies of the aircraft models.  Greater rate of return with the more complex jets especially since DCS has a near monopoly on the modern combat sim (with a couple exceptions).  Good news is that DCS should be around for a while so every new WW2 module will add to the list and hopefully we will have a decent theater soon.

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Well, It is always sad lost a popular WWII server, specialty DCS.
My concern is about the reason, according Phil:
 
 

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Well, It is always sad lost a popular WWII server, specialty DCS.
My concern is about the reason, according Phil:
 
 

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Well, It is always sad lost a popular WWII server, specialty DCS.
My concern is about the reason, according Phil:
 
 

@Butzzell
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/168-developer-diary/page/8/#comment-1162042
 

This looks interesting...
 

I love how the IL-2 did the Cobra.

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Here are the Hs-129 "Duck" skins submission. I made no screenshots. This aircraft is an acquired taste and will most likely not be flown except for a few individuals. 
This is one of the first submissions for Bombers / Attack planes (with the exception of the 110s which are, in essence, fighters carrying bombs). Since JG1 is a fighter squadron first and never flew any of these planes, we have decided that all other aircraft skins will be simplified as much as possible. This is the template as to what we are working on (and this is specific to the HS-129 but it's the general idea, other aircraft may have variations):
Standard green camo.  1 flavor.  No variations. No personal markings at all. So, no Tige, or Igantz or skeletal fish or devil or blue rudders or anything. And no colored rudders. White noses for command staff.  Blank noses for everyone else. Normal squadron recognition codes on the fuselage: J1+YZ All black squadron recognition code on the underside of the wings.   The roster number of the pilot (in staffel color) on the outside of the engine nacelles. Geschwadser commanders (myself and Brit) can be Blue 01 and Blue 02 Gruppe commanders could be Green 01, 02, 03, and 04. Everyone else gets their normal number and color. A low vis version of the Oesau emblem on the nose. I made skins only for those who "Might" possibly fly this plane and have more than 6 months service in JG1. There are a couple of generic squad skins. Heinrich will be doing the Europeans.
 
Moving into the future, I have agreed to assist Klaiber in Administration, especially in FIF but this will likely extend into all of JG1 events. I expect that this will affect my skin production. Additionally, I have interest in making more DCS skins as well as doing other artistic endeavors involving Photoshop as well as 3D graphics. Just saying that skin production might be affected. I'm not abandoning it though... it's something that I really enjoy.
For those newly accepted into JG1, please remind me when you have attained 6 months of active service in JG1 and I will be happy to start working on your personal skins.
Link to the "Ducky" skins:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6f4icaqtnhfi841/AACnWOZ1fq-jP6f_5Xh8CJ8Ta?dl=0

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I was wondering what this was about...
I'm hoping that they don't permanently go back to the high vis nav lights and tracers that can be seen from super long distances:
Our team have prepared a big patch for the 4.702 update in a very short time after the New Year holidays. The list below shows how we value your reports and your playing experience. IL-2 Sturmovik team continues to improve and expand our projects. 4.702c changelist:
P-51B-5: Installing Malcolm Hood canopy results in correct view limits; The red line with technical inscriptions is left on the left side of P-51B-5 skins only; The Royal Air Force P-51B-5 paint schemes have a gray-blue Sky Band on the tail section of the fuselage; The shape of the P-51B-5 filter hatch perforation has been corrected; Excessive brightness of U.S. identification marks has been corrected on P-51B-5; The "whistling" sound at high angles of attack has been reduced on P-51B-5 by about 30% compared to P-51D-15; P-51B, P-51D: overall detail enhancement and lettering redraw (Oyster_KAI); P-51B-5: jettisoning the (regular) canopy will look correctly from inside; P-51B-5: gaps between the instruments and the instrument panel removed; P-51B-5: jettisoning the canopy won't give a wrong technochat message about the tail wheel; A white throttle lever won't appear on P-51D-15 at certain camera angles; P-51D-15 spinning propeller image has a correct number of blades; P-47D-22 and P-47D-27 propellers look better from a "3/4" angle; Installing bubble canopy on Fw 190 D-9 results in correct view limits; An excessive visible engine exhaust on Fw 190 D-9 has been fixed; Fw 190 A-3 and A-5 engine exhaust trail is now visible from the cockpit; Bf 109 F2, F4, G2, G4, G6, and G-14 engines will correctly restart after stopping in missions where they are running from the start; Ju 87 D-3 37mm cannons are correctly visible from medium distances; Bristol F2B altimeter shows correct values; Havoc over Kuban campaign updated; Sd.Kfz. 10/5 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun paint schemes have been restored; Air pressure gauge corrected on Airco D.H.4, Bristols, S.E.5a, Sopwith Camel, Sopwith Dolphin (Oyster_KAI); Nameplate details enhanced on Sopwith Camel and Dolphin (Oyster_KAI); P-38/39/40/47: engine primer and gauges detail redraw (Oyster_KAI); Some visual errors in the distant Velikie Luki map buildings have been corrected; Projectiles of simple (not detailed) ground vehicles look correctly in multiplayer (with or without tracers); The appearance of haze at medium and high altitudes when using the terrain display range less than the default 150 km has been corrected; Restored the visibility of navigational lights (now it is as it was before, but in the future, we plan to reduce it at long range); Projectile tracers are visible at long range; AA searchlight beams are visible again; The clouds pixelization at long range has been reduced for light and medium cloud cover; Fixed the recent issue with increased game exit time and automatic restart not working when changing game options; Career mode: the game won't hang at the end of a career or when switching the date to the next year; Battle of Stalingrad Career mode: minor adjustments to German AI squadrons rebasing dates; Battle of Stalingrad Career mode: minor adjustments for mission types available for both coalitions; Minor text edits.

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https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1259863866