Release notes
Changelog
Digital Crew Chief is still in alpha. This page tracks current releases and the older alpha history.
v0.5.0-2026062401
IADS campaign options
Campaigns can now include integrated air defense systems, with generated DCS mission support through Skynet IADS integration.
Air Tasking Order and logistics planning
ATO planning coordinates flight packages with package spacing and airbase supply status.
Player navigation aids
F10 menus can now provide target vectors, generated target TACAN, and landing airport vectors.
Mission start welcome message
New missions now summarize the enabled F10 menu features when the mission begins.
More detailed supply simulation
Supply management now models airbase logistics, capture behavior, and supply state updates in more detail.
More reliable mission state
Mission scripts now persist DCS state more reliably and report state handling errors more clearly.
Richer kneeboard and mission output
Kneeboards and generated missions now include relevant strike, navigation, TACAN, and landing vector details for eligible client flights.
v0.5.0-2026061401
New campaign setup flow
Scenario and era selection now guide campaign creation.
New playable scenarios
Operation Northern Shield on Syria and Eagle Down on Persian Gulf.
New era options
Korea, Vietnam, and Late Cold War are now available as era options.
New aircraft support
F-100D aircraft support has been added.
Separate radio frequencies
Flight groups now receive separate radio frequencies.
Cleaner kneeboard waypoints
Kneeboard waypoint numbering now skips takeoff points.
v0.5.0-2026060901
Complete application rewrite
The 0.5 line rebuilt the application foundation instead of extending the older 0.4 codebase.
Brand-new interface and design
A redesigned user interface introduced the new visual language and workflow structure.
New website
The project shipped with a dedicated website alongside the rewritten application.
Flight group selection system
Flight groups can now be selected through a new purpose-built selection flow.
Aircraft changes before takeoff
Aircraft type can now be changed before takeoff during mission preparation.
EWR script added
An EWR script was added to extend mission behavior and battlefield awareness.
Campaign map with English labels
The new campaign map launched with English labels for clearer map reading.
Offline map support
Map data can now be used offline instead of depending on a live connection.
Map ruler tool
A ruler tool was added to make map distance checks easier during planning.
Automatic updates
The application gained an automatic update system for future releases.
Reworked kneeboard
The kneeboard experience was reworked as part of the first alpha release.
Reworked waypoint logic
Waypoint behavior and route handling were updated in the new mission flow.
Reworked spawn logic
Spawn logic was reworked to support the rewritten application structure.
Full release history
For installer assets, older builds, and exact tags, visit the project releases on Codeberg.