AH64D Beginners Guide

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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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