How's the helo doing so far? I havn't used it for a while.

Stop it! .... that looks sooooo sexy. If you need another tester I'd give my right nut to be one.

@WallyJas Thanks for the complement.

Re AH7 - Yeah was in A2. I'm working on an improved version for A3 too. There will be an Arma 4 version 100% new models too eventually.

https://x.com/RKSL_Rock/status/1637072041835724803/photo/1

I love this mod, amazing cockpit and flight dynamics. did i read somewhere that you used to also have a Lynx AH7 for ARMA2?

Cheers for your work Rock. This is a fantastic mod. Looking forward to the CVWP weapons pack as well <3

@Alik Thanks for the compliments. Nice to know people are enjoying it.

Re #1 ACE - I hate to say it but I cant control what ACE does. We dont use it and I haven't tested it. If you want to create an ACE compat for it I'll happily help you out.

Re #2 That one of the trade offs. I know not everyone uses it but we fly with AFM and TrackIR so we don't have quite the same issue. I can see about making an optional patch addon to change the view angles etc too. Or at least a community template to help you change what you want yourselves.

Re #3 Realism was the prime requirement for this. It was meant to be a bit of a challenge to fly and once mastered to be more fun than the stock helos. Feedback says I achieved that. So I hope you are having fun.

Finally, the new CVWP weapons pack will open up some new weapon options that others have asked for. Spike, Hellfire, DAGR/APKWS etc.

I'm trying to get it all done ASAP but real life keeps interrupting. Please stick with me.

TLDR: Love the pylon modularity, the quirky features like the emergency flotation bags and tow bar, the handling, physics and texture quality, but it still needs a bit more work before units can comfortably use it.

Looked into this mod for my unit's air wing. At first when I spawned it in and just flew it around I was amazed at the interior and exterior texture quality, as well as the handling and suspension/landing physics. But when I looked into it's CAS role it all went to shit. 1) With ACE you go deaf even with any Pilot helmet + Earplugs when you start firing, don't even want to imagine what it's gonna be like for the infantry inside. 2) The default view angle is a bit lower than in other helicopters which at first was cool because you'd see all your instruments without free-look, but because it's lower than the black marker drawn circle on the windshield, when you zoomed in, it would zoom under the circle target, and the cabin would take a big part of your screen, making it very annoying for dumb-fire CAS runs where you need good visual contact. 3) The lack of heads up display also forces you to fly it like a Little Bird in King Of The Hill.

@Aurora - Try unsubscribing, then resub after a few mins. it should get the latest version.

I cant replicate the CTD anymore. it was caused by a bade scope line in the config. Its all fine now. We've been playing with it online for the last few days.

@Moggzy - Can you describe whats happening? Glitches how?

I think so

Also what other addons are you using?

Describe the Glitch?

I'm finding the Wildcat glitches out my editor after I've placed the object. Any advice on avoiding this?

Sea venom accuracy is like.. Crispier than a crisp right now <3

Are you sure you've got the latest version?

I noticed that the game still crashed after I tried to switch weapons while I had a sea venom in the air. Could you also increase its range from 6 to 8km? It would be more reasonable to carry it over the martlet. Thanks!

Fixed it. Try now.

Ok ill have a look at that...damn bugs

Sea Venom missiles cause crashes for now, but I shall stick with you.

Glad you are back. Let me test the heli out.

So, i dropped a clanger.

I've just pushed another small fix caused by me being a bloody idiot.

Ok its live.

A tad late. I got back a little later than I planned.

Gone are the days where 2/4 of my backseat passengers ignore their seats, and sit on the laps of the others xD
Excited to see the update RKSL, welcome back to the land of the free!

This version:

- changes the way the pylons work. All the wings and pylons are now separate from the weapons. It just makes it much easier to add custom weapons in and other packs etc.
- adds the AH1 - No Radar, different load out options.
- Fixes the cargo numbers problem. It now only holds 2 crew + 4 passengers.
- Removes the messed up FFV config.
- Very slight flight model tweaks.
- Fixed the textures on the LAU5003 pod.
- Added fire modes to the the CRV7 rockets.
- Sea Venom tweaks. This will be completely replaced in the next version so stick with me.
- Various model and config tweaks.

Ok - i'm out.
Its amazing how far you can dig with a plastic spoon.

I'm just running through the last bit of the testing. We found a few errors and fixed most of the niggling bits.

This imminent release is V3.098
But due to issues with the Combined Vehicle Weapons Pack(CVWP) I've had to revert a few builds as previously mentioned. The release with the CVWP dependency will be V3.121

I have to finish some texture tweaks so I'm planning on releasing this tomorrow night (Friday 14th March)

Have fun.

Sorry to hear that. Get well soon buddy <3

Get well before you get back to modding

I have a plastic tea spoon and I'm not afraid to use it.

Get well soon, and Shaw Shank redemption your way out of the hospital haha

Slight problem. I've just been admitted to hospital for observation. I switched off my main PC and the files are not on my server so I cant upload remotely.

I will escape asap and upload as soon as I get home.

I would use this helo as a surveillance and tank killer helicopter, so door guns won't be as helpful to me compared to others, but good to see the mod getting updated.

Sucks that you've had issue modding can be a fickle beast sometimes... Glad to hear you've got some exciting stuff coming looking forward to it!

Cargo passenger issue you say... M3M DOOR GUN??
Sign me the hell up! Can't wait, thanks for the trouble Rock!

So I’ve had to revert a couple of versions and rebuild it carefully. To that end:

1- I’m about to push a version that fixes the cargo passenger issues.
2- This version might not have the new wing pylons in it as I’ve not quite worked out the problems with the scripting. MP issues again.
3 – The next update will have:
3a --- the Wildcat Ah1 version (without radar and different pylon capability)
3b --- A version of both the HMA2 and AH1 with the M3M door gun.
3c --- Will have a dependency on RKSL-Common and RKSL-CVWP. This update will coincide with the CVWP release obviously.

Right, the horribly delayed AW159 Wildcat update is due Monday 10th of March.

I was going to do it tomorrow but I've been asked not to so as not to screw with people's clan sessions in the evening.

Long story, but I’ve had a nightmare with this. I’ve had to back track a few versions. I’d decided to integrate it with the Combined Vehicle weapons pack (which just is not ready yet – its complicated). I also wrote in a load of new features…which turned out to be an issue in MP. And somewhere along the way I broke some other shite. I was driving myself mad.

Didn't mean it like that mate. Sorry to hear you've been going through that I hope you're feeling better soon buddy <3

I'm just very interested in this mod as it's a really good mod you've developed here.

Get well soon :)

I don't think he meant it like that, sorry if your life has been crappy but people are just interested about a good mod that we last heard about 2 months ago. :P

I've been in an out of hospital for the last 6 months dealing with the aftermath of a serious illness.

But please remember this is a hobby not a job. So unless you want to start sending me money show some manners and be patient.

Has this mod been abandoned or is the update you mentioned before Christmas still in the works?

How's the update going?

Sounds fantastic, Can't wait!

I'm hoping to push an update just after Christmas.

Currently its looking like 30+ fixes. I apologise for the extended delay but real life has been rather crap recently.

Hello Mr Rock!
Would you perchance be able to look into the Venom missile, & Bugged seating issues in the near future?

Now with the addition of the Expeditionary Forces DLC's new Amphib. Assault ship, it would be wonderful to use folding wildcats vs 3CB's Non-foldable one, provided whoever we carry isn't sitting on eachother's laps ;D

Ok ill take a looks this week i promise - i forgot about it. Apologies

@Aurora, same issue here.
Shame to see the seating issue is also still... an issue.

The venom missile always misses on my end. It either flies over the target in top mode or slams into the ground in sea-skimming mode.

I wish you could make the Thalab Jankel Fox, the UKSF are driving around in Syria. Thats thing is a beast. a WIIK on Steroids.

Awesome, that'll be cool to see!

Nice to hear it. We cant let the Blackhawks have all the fun.