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Hello,

Firstly apologies for the lack of forum participation over the last few weeks. We are hard at work on preparing the Huey for final release and of course also working the Mi-8 module. Here is a short update on current progress.

Recently we published a list of features we are currently working on and hope to implement for the final release of DCS: UH-1H Huey. These are:

- Further improvements to the rotor and engine models
- Correct engine start procedure to include throttle Off and Idle positions as well as ignition trigger and Idle Release switch
- XM60 Reflex aiming sight for the right pilot
- Radar altimeter
- Chaff/flare dispensing system
- M134 minigun as door gun
- M60 door gun bullet dispersion
- Improved crew AI (initially only door gunner AI)
- Unarmed "slick" variant
- Sling load modeling
- Assault troops animation (depends on infantry modeling progress)

Here are some screenshots showing current progress on some of these features.

The XM60 Reflex sight is now functional, can be stowed and lowered, turned on and off, adjusted for brightness and depression:




The radar altimeter has been added and is functional:



The countermeasures system (chaff/flares) has been added to the cockpit and external 3D model, but is not yet functional at this time:




Finally, the slick version of the Huey is now in-game:



As for the Mi-8, the model itself is already quite advanced, able to fly and shoot quite well with the majority of the systems up and running, including most of the cockpit controls. However there is still a lot of tuning ahead as well as work on the documentation and gameplay content. Make sure to check out our recent report on a field trip to record authentic Mi-8 audio for this great simulation: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=109952

Thanks for your interest!