Start
1.Understanding the Basics: The first step is to understand the basics of flying and using the AH-64D Apache helicopter in DCS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9_n-wpTgZw
2.This includes learning about the controls, weapons, startup, i-hat alignment, takeoff, landing, gun, rockets, and some stunts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9_n-wpTgZw
3.Cockpit Walkthrough: Familiarize yourself with the cockpit of the Apache helicopter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B2fhX4MfOE
4.This includes a walkthrough of the back and front seats, explaining the main controls and panels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B2fhX4MfOE
5.Hover Symbology: Learn about the hover symbology, the acceleration cue, and the velocity vector on the HUD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B2fhX4MfOE
The First Steps
6.Taxiing: Understand how to use the tail wheel for taxiing, unlocking and locking it, and avoiding unwanted turns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B2fhX4MfOE
7.Engine Start Procedure: Note that the engine start procedure is not covered in the video due to bugs in the current build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B2fhX4MfOE
How To Shoot
8.TADS (Target Acquisition and Designation System): Learn how to use the TADS in the DCS Apache AH-64D helicopter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlIhg1-7Ghw
9.This includes setting up the controls for the left and right hand grips, which are used to control the TADS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlIhg1-7Ghw
10. Learn how to switch between the HMD (Helmet Mounted Display) and the TADS display, and how to adjust the zoom, mode, brightness, and contrast of the TADS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlIhg1-7Ghw
11.Understand how to find and laser targets using the TADS, and how to switch between different weapons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlIhg1-7Ghw
12. Learn how to arm the laser and check the utility settings for the laser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlIhg1-7Ghw
13.Finally, learn how to fire the gun at the lasered targets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlIhg1-7Ghw
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3290704546
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