Hi everyone
We know its been longer than usual between updates so we thought it would be a good idea to give you a taster of what to expect from v806. Its the most extensive update so far and will go live this week.
One of the major features of v806 is radio comms. Radio exchanges and background chatter really improve simulation immersion. It also enables commands to aircraft within your section such as:
Formation control
Target assignment (A-A & A-G)
Report State
Navigation
Mission abort
Return to base
Recover/land on carrier
Emcon (Emissions Control)
Lights state
You also have RT to the carrier/fleet such as:
Request takeoff
Request land
Request position check
FAC assign fire mission to fleet
Target assignment is done by locking up an air target, surface target or locking a point with your Lantirn pod then commanding a wingman to attack your target.
Formation control is fun to use, you have standard mission formations such as combat spread, echelon etc. You also have the close formation 'parade' which is great for photo opportunities, not so great for sudden maneuvers!
Fleet FAC (Forward Air Controller) allows you create a fire mission for the fleet main guns, initiating a barrage at your Lantirn pod lock point.
Radio comms will continue to evolve throughout 'Early Access' with extra commands, associated AI logic and UI updates.
Happy Flying :)