MB-339 Basic Course (DCS)

The Aermacchi MB-339 is a free Community MOD. I.e., this module was created privately by enthusiasts and is not supported by the manufacturer of DCS, Eagle Dynamics. It is not distributed with a license key via the DCS Store, Steam or similar and can therefore not be installed via the DCS internal module manager. In this case we have to install this ourselves but, as you can see under "Installation and Settings", it is not difficult at all.

The MB-339 MOD version 2.0 is currently available for download on the website of Frecce Tricolori Virtuali. The features included in this version are:

• C++ EFM, developed with the help of real MB-339 pilots
• Detailed external 3D model and real Liveries
• Multiplayer capable double cockpit
• Comprehensive flight manual in English
• Immediate start missions
• Complete mission "Armada"

Although the implementation is already impressive, it is important to be aware that this MOD is still under development and will receive regular updates. Likewise, it cannot be ruled out that there is still a bug or two hidden at some point. The following systems have not yet been modeled, or not modeled in sufficient depth, and are intended for implementation in future releases of MOD by Frecce Tricolori Virtuali:

• Electrical System with functioning fuses
• Fuel System with fuel drain functionality
• Cabin Climate System
• Hydraulic System
• Navigation Systems
• Other small system components
• Damage model and system failures
• Engine re-start in flight and engine stop at negative G
• Random function failures

A detailed description of the features of each version can be found on the Eagle Dynamics Forum under the link https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=244476. At this point the Frecce Tricolori Virtuali also provides limited support and answers pilot questions.

We recommend to download and install any new version of MB-339 MOD as soon as it is announced on their website.

Until recently the Kneeboard functionality was not functional in the MB-339.  This has now been fixed with a Hotfix available from the DCS website Download section. Here is a link to the MB-339 Kneeboard Hotfix.