Finnish Virtual Pilots Association's IL-2 1946 Mod Server is Open!

The Finnish Virtual Pilots Association's IL-2 1946 mod server is open. The server is visible in HyperLobby with the name:

FVP-WarBirds-FH

Or connect via direct IP (although, we recommend joining with HyperLobby):

1946.virtualpilots.fi:21000

Requirements

Il-2 Sturmovik 1946 v4.12.2m + HsFX7.0.3 + -=WarBirds client 3.33=-

Update Order / Installation:

Update IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 sequentially to v4.12.2m:
(4.07(1)m / 4.08m / 4.09m / 4.10m / 4.10.1m / 4.11m / 4.11.1m / 4.12m / 4.12.1m / 4.12.2m)
Install mod: HsFX 7.0.0 - Download Link
Update mod to: HsFX-7.0.3 - Download Link
Install mod: -=WarBirds client 3.33=- - Download Link - Installation help can be found at the bottom of this page!

JSGME Activation:

After installing, enable the following in JSGME:

HSFX history mod
WB mod 3.33

NOTE: With the mod enabled, Single Player (SP - quick mission etc.) doesn't work, only Multiplayer (MP) works.

TL;DR

Close airfields by destroying >80% of airfield objects.
Capture a closed airfield by dropping paratroopers on it.
Rinse and repeat until the whole map is conquered.

Longer Server Description

Gameplay follows the ideas of the WarBirds FreeHost arena. Base mechanics:

At the start, the airfields on the map are divided 50/50 between the blue and red teams.
The goal is to capture all enemy airfields. Once done, the map resets.
To capture an airfield, it needs to be "closed" first. This is done by destroying >80% of the airfield objects (e.g., AAA, static planes, tanks, fuel tanks, buildings like hangars, bunkers, etc.).
Once closed, the airfield can be captured with paratroopers. At least 10 paratroopers (depending on the airfield size) must land safely within the airfield perimeter. Paratroopers can be dropped from the air or released after landing. Only specific cargo planes (Ju-52, Li-2, C-47) can carry paratroopers.
After landing, the paratroopers run for a short distance and then "dive" to the ground. Once enough paratroopers complete this dive alive, the airfield is captured and changes sides.
Once the captured airfield re-opens, the capturing side can use it normally to spawn aircraft.
Re-opening time can be reduced with cargo drops. Dropping cargo lessens the respawn times of destroyed airfield objects. NOTE: Cargo can also be used strategically to thwart enemy captures by reopening the airfield before they can drop their paratroopers!

Radar

You can see all air contacts on the briefing map within airfield radar circles. Contacts must be above the minimum radar altitude (currently 200m) and below the maximum (currently 7000m). The radar includes IFF (Identify Friend or Foe), displaying contacts as red or blue crosses on the map. The airfield radar is an actual in game object, which can be destroyed!

Rolling Plane Set (RPS)

The fleet of flyable planes changes as the game time progresses to reflect their historical availability. You can check the current date using the >tod command.