28 March 2025

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

Since our last CH-47F update, we have been refining existing features and adding new ones, resulting in a longer-than-anticipated development phase. Work continues on MFD pages and CDU controls, advanced DAFCS hover functions, improved flight planning, the Extended Range Fuel System (ERFS II), and a more robust damage model. Read the details below.

We are pleased to share progress on our upcoming A-10C pilot model, meticulously designed to capture both authentic gear and the distinct aesthetic of Warthog drivers. From the helmet’s custom visor mechanisms, to the fine stitching on the flight suit’s pockets, every detail has been carefully researched and reproduced for a more immersive experience. Please check out the development screenshots. 

On the 7th of April, 2025, Joint Thunder 2025 kicks off the full milsim international campaign organized by AMVI - Aeronautica Militare Virtuale Italiana. A well-established event that each year brings together over 130 pilots and human controllers in an asymmetric, realistic, and immersive operational scenario.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

CH-47F

Development progress

Since our CH-47F newsletter update last month, we have been adding new features and tuning existing ones. The latest set of features has been rather complicated, and we thank you for your patience whilst we continue development. 

We are working on additional MFD pages and numerous controls via the CDU. Currently we are focused on DAFCS native functions, which include hover mode. The Digital Advanced Flight Control System (DAFCS) Native Functions will include inertial, radar altimeter holds velocity, and position hold. Other items in development include new flight planning functionality, an improved damage system, and more paint schemes. The Extended Range Fuel System (ERFS II) is also in development.

A-10C II Pilot Model

Development Progress

We are excited to unveil our updated A-10C pilot, designed with highly accurate gear and visuals. The new, Scorpion helmet features a lightweight shell and tinted visor with realistic wear-and-tear markings. Oxygen mask connectors and straps have been precisely modeled to move naturally with the pilot’s head turns, creating a more authentic VR or TrackIR experience.

The flight suit is crafted from flame-retardant Nomex-like material, complete with realistic folds, wrinkles, and carefully placed pockets. Buckles, harness straps, and G-suit elements match real-world hardware. We will continue refining textures, visor reflections, and movement physics for the oxygen hose to ensure a truly lifelike representation when piloting the Hog. 

We look forward to implementing final touches and launching this updated pilot model soon. Keep an eye out for patch notes, and thank you for your continued support and feedback.

AMVI

Joint Thunder 2025

A Live and Dynamic Theater of War

The two coalitions, BLUE and RED, face off in the Sinai theater in a large-scale strategic conflict. BLUE’s air superiority is countered by RED’s formidable ground forces, creating a tactical balance that requires constant planning, coordination, and adaptation.

Realistic Missions, Unit Coordination

Every flight will have a decisive impact. Takeoffs, theater entries, attacks, and returns will be managed by real human ATC, AWACS, and JTAC operators, ensuring an uncompromising level of realism.

A Refined and Ever-Evolving Experience

Joint Thunder is not a competition, but a proving ground for pilots and squadrons, where training and the ability to operate as a team are crucial. From air interdiction missions to ground troop support and airspace defense, every role will have a strategic impact.

Joint Thunder 2025 begins on the 7th of April, 2025. Join AMVI discord channel.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics