DCS Guide - AH-64D Apache
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Table of Contents
Part 1 - Introduction
Part 2 - Controls Setup
Part 3 - Cockpit & Equipment
Part 4 - Mission Planning
Before Flight
PERF Page
Maximum Takeoff Weight
Calculating Hover Torque (Q)
Perf Modes and WT (Weight) Format
Part 5 - Start-Up Procedure
Cold Start Procedure Overview
A - Before Start-Up
B - APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) Start
C - DMS (Data Management System) Sweep
Load DTU (Data Transfer Unit)
A/C (Aircraft) Setup
A/C - FLT Page
A/C - PERF Page
A/C - UTIL Page
ASE (Aircraft Survivability Equipment) Setup
TSD (Tactical Situation DIsplay) Setup
WPN (Weapon) Setup
Gun
Missiles
Rockets
Laser
FCR (Fire Control Radar) Setup
COM (Communications) Setup
D - IHADSS (Integrated Helmet and DIsplay Sighting System) Boresight
E - Engine Start
F - After Start-Up
Part 6 - Taxi, Hover & Takeoff
Taxi
Night Operation Considerations
Hover
Hovering Flight Basics
Hover Power Check
IHADSS Hover Mode
IHADSS Hover Bob-Up Mode
Takeoff
Takeoff Types Overview
VMC Level Acceleration Takeoff
Rolling Takeoff
After Takeoff
Part 7 - Landing
VMC Approach to a Hover
Rolling Landing
Part 8 - Engines & Ancillary Systems
Section Summary
1 - Powerplant
1.1 - General Electric T700-GE-701C Engines
1.2 - Engine Controls
1.3 - Engine Indications
1.4 - Engine Operation Limits
2 - APU (Auxiliary Power Unit)
3 - Fuel System
3.1 - Fuel System Overview
3.2 - Fuel Indications
3.3 - Fuel Controls
Fuel Transfer
External Fuel Tanks Operation
External Fuel Tanks Jettison
Internal Auxiliary Fuel System (IAFS, or "Robbie Tank") Operation
FUEL CHECK Feature
3.4 - Fuel Planning
4 - Hydraulic System
5 - Electrical System
6 - Pneumatic Systems
6.1 - Integrated Pressurized Air System (IPAS)
6.2 - Environmental Control System (ECS)
7 - Anti-Ice System
7.1 - Ice Detection System
7.2 - Ice Protection System Controls
8 - Fire Protection System
Part 9 - Principles of Helicopter Flight
Introduction
Flight Controls
Forces: Torque, Translational & Vertical Lift
Gyroscopic Precession
Retreating Blade Stall & Dissymmetry of Lift
OGE VS IGE: Understanding Ground Effect
Vortex Ring State (VRS)
Part 10 - Autorotation
Part 11 - Mission Types & Operation
Aircraft Speeds & Specifications
Airspeed & Manoeuvering Limits
Combat Employment
Quick Tips
Part 12 - HOCAS & TEDAC Grips
Part 13 - Sensors & Sights
Section Summary
1 - Introduction
1.1 - Sensors & Sights Overview
1.2 - Sight Selection
1.3 - Acquisition Sources
1.4 - Powering Up Sensors
2 - HMD (Helmet-Mounted Display)
2.1 - IHADSS (Integrated Helmet & Display Sighting System) Components
2.2 - IHADSS (Integrated Helmet & Display Sighting System) Boresight
2.3 - HDU (Helmet Display Unit) Symbology
2.4 - TADS & PNVS Integration
2.5 - Target Storing with HMD
3 - AN/ASQ-170 TADS (Target Acquisition & Designation SIght)
3.1 - Introduction
3.2 - Display
3.3 - Controls
3.4 - Laser Range Finder & Designator (LRFD)
3.5 - Target Storing with TADS
3.6 - Linear Motion Compensator (LMC) & Target State Estimator (TSE)
3.7 - Image Auto Tracker (IAT)
3.8 - Multi-Target Tracker (MTT)
3.9 - Laser Spot Tracker (LST)
3.10 - Target Slaving to Acquisition Sources
3.10.1 - PHS (Pilot Helmet Sight) Slaving
3.10.2 - GHS (Gunner Helmet Sight) Slaving
3.10.3 - SKR (Tracking Missile Seeker) Slaving
3.10.4 - FXD (Fixed) Slaving
3.10.5 - Waypoint/Target Slaving
3.10.6 - CAQ/TRN (Cursor Acquisition/Terrain) Slaving
3.10.7 - FCR (Fire Control Radar) Slaving
3.11 - Using George AI
3.12 - Targeting Methods
4 - AN/AAQ-11 PNVS (Pilot Night Vision System)
4.1 - Introduction
4.2 - Symbology
4.3 - Controls
4.4 - Tutorial
5 - AN/APG-78 FCR (Fire Control Radar)
5.1 - Introduction
5.1.1 - What is the FCR?
5.1.2 - Displays
5.1.3 - Power-Up Sequence Procedure
5.1.4 - FCR Modes Overview
5.1.5 - Radar Scanning
5.1.6 - Target Detection, Classification & Prioritization
5.2 - Symbology
5.2.1 - FCR Page
5.2.2 - C-Scope Format
5.2.3 - Zoom Format
5.2.4 - Target Format
5.3 - Controls
5.3.1 - Collective Controls
5.3.2 - TEDAC Controls
5.3.3 - FCR UTIL (Utility) Page
5.3.4 - Radar Azimuth & Elevation Control
5.4 - FCR Modes
5.4.1 - GTM (Ground Targeting Mode)
5.4.2 - RMAP (Radar Map Mode)
5.4.3 - ATM (Air Targeting Mode)
5.4.4 - TPM (Terrain Profile Mode)
5.5 - How to: Target Acquisition, Ranging & Storing using FCR
5.6 - Linking Sights
5.6.1 - Linking TADS to FCR-Designated Target (NTS, Next-to-Shoot)
5.6.2 - Linking FCR to TADS Line-of-Sight
6 - AN/APR-48A RFI (Radio Frequency Interferometer)
Part 14 - Offence: Weapons & Armament
Section Summary
1 - Introduction
1.1 - Armament Introduction
1.2 - Armament Overview
1.3 - Weapon Interface (Pilot)
1.4 - Weapon Interface (Co-Pilot/Gunner)
1.5 - WASing Weapons & Trigger Guard
1.6 - Weapon Delivery Techniques
2 - M139 AWS (Area Weapon System) / M230 30 mm Gun
2.1 - Introduction
2.2 - Gun Operation by Pilot
2.2.1 - NORM Mode with HMD (Helmet-Mounted Display)
2.2.2 - FIXED Mode
2.3 - Gun Operation by Co-Pilot/Gunner
2.3.1 - NORM Mode with HMD (Helmet-Mounted Display)
2.3.2 - NORM Mode with TADS (Target Acquisition and Designation Sight)
2.4 - Gun Operation by George AI as CO-Pilot/Gunner
3 - Unguided Aerial Rockets
3.1 - Introduction
3.2 - Rocket Operation by Pilot
3.2.1 - Hover Fire with HMD (Helmet-Mounted Display)
3.2.2 - Running/Diving Fire with HMD (Helmet-Mounted Display)
3.3 - Rocket Operation by Multicrew
3.3.1 - Direct Fire with COOP Mode & TADS
3.3.2 - Indirect Fire with COOP Mode & TADS
3.4 - Rocket Operation by George AI as Co-Pilot/Gunner
4 - AGM-114 Hellfire Missile
4.1 - Introduction
4.2 - Laser-Guided Hellfire (AGM-114K)
4.2.1 - Missile Operation by Multicrew
4.2.1.1 - LOBL (Lock-On Before Launch)
4.2.1.2 - LOAL-DIR (Lock-On After Launch - Direct)
4.2.1.3 - LOAL-LO / LOAL-HI (Lock-On After Launch - Low/High)
4.2.1.4 - Operating with a JTAC/AFAC
4.2.1.4.1 - Introduction to JTAC, FAC & AFAC
4.2.1.4.2 - Using Coordinates + IR Pointer
4.2.1.4.3 - Using Laser Designation
4.2.2 - Missile Operation by George AI as Co-Pilot/Gunner
4.3 - Radar-Guided Hellfire (AGM-114L)
4.3.1 - Missile Operation by Multicrew
4.3.1.1 - Without FCR (FIre Control Radar)
4.3.1.2 - With FCR (Fire Control Radar)
5 - Ordnance Jettison
5.1 - Selective Stores Jettison
5.2 - Emergency Stores Jettison
Part 15 - Defensive Systems
Section Summary
1 - Introduction to ASE (Aircraft Survivability Equipment)
2 - AN/APR-39A(V)4 Radar Signal Detecting Set
3 - AN/AVR-2A Laser Signal Detecting Set
4 - AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)
5 - Countermeasures
5.1 - Introduction
5.2 - Chaff
Manual Chaff Dispensing
Programmed Chaff Dispensing
Chaff Dispensers
5.3 - Flares
Flare Dispensing in BYPASS Mode
Flare Dispensing in AUTO Mode
Flare Program Setup
Flare Jettison
Flare Dispensers
5.4 - AN/ALQ-136(V)5 Electronic Radar Jammer
Part 16 - Datalink
Section Summary
1 - Introduction to Datalink
1.1 - SMDL (Secure Modem Datalink)
1.2 - Components Breakdown
1.3 - Datalink Capabilities
2 - Datalink Network Setup via COM Page
2.1 - Setting up your own ORIG ID (Originator Identification)
2.2 - Radio Setup for a Datalink Network
2.3 - How to Add a Member to a Network
2.4 - How to Remove a Member from a Network
3 - Datalink Functions
3.1 - Sending/Receiving Messages
3.1.1 - Free Text
3.1.2 - MPS (MIssion Planning System) Text
3.2 - Sending/Receiving Mission Files
3.3 - Sending/Rceiving Individual TSD (Tactical Situation Display) Points
3.4 - Tactical Reports
3.4.1 - Present Position (PP) Reports
3.4.2 - Target (TGT) Reports
3.4.3 - BDA (Battle Damage Assessment) Reports
3.4.4 - FARM (Fuel Ammo Rockets Missiles) Reports
3.5 - BAM (Battle Area Management) Functions
3.5.1 - Sending Fire Zones
3.5.2 - Receiving Fire Zones
3.6 - Radar Target Handover (RFHO)
3.6.1 - Introduction to RF (Radio Frequency) Handover
3.6.2 - Sending RF (Radio Frequency) Handover
3.6.2 - Receiving RF (Radio Frequency) Handover
Part 17 - IFF (Identify-Friend-or-Foe)
IFF Introduction
IFF Modes
Setting Up the APX-118(V) Transponder
APX-118(V) Transponder Emergency Mode
Part 18 - Radio Tutorial
Section Summary
1 - Radio Communications Overview
2 - ARC-186(V) VHF-AM Radio
2.1 - Manual Frequency Tuning with COM Page
2.2 - Preset Frequency Tuning with COM Page
2.3 - Radio Transmission
3 - ARC-164(V) UHF-AM Radio
3.1 - Manual Frequency Tuning with COM Page
3.2 - Preset Frequency Tuning with COM Page
3.3 - Radio Transmission
4 - ARC-210D SINCGARS VHF-FM Radios (FM1 & FM2)
4.1 - Manual Frequency Tuning with COM Page
4.2 - Preset Frequency Tuning with COM Page
4.3 - Radio Transmission
5 - ARC-220 HF Radio
5.1 - Manual Frequency Tuning with COM Page
5.2 - Preset Frequency Tuning with COM Page
5.3 - Radio Transmission
6 - How to Edit a Preset Channel
7 - ICS (Intercom System)
8 - EUFD (Enhanced Up-Front Display) Functions
8,1 - Preset Frequency Tuning
8.2 - Frequency Swap
Part 19 - Navigation
Section Summary
1 - Navigation Introduction
1.1 - Introduction
1.2 - Navigation System Interfaces
1.3 - EGI (Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Unit)
1.4 - AN/ASN-157 Doppler Radar Velocity Sensor (DRVS)
1.5 - FLT (Flight) Page
2 - TSD (Tactical Situation Display)
2.1 - Overview
2.2 - Moving Map
2.3 - Display
2.4 - Symbology
2.5 - Controls
2;6 - Navigation & Attack Phases
2.7 - BAM (Battle Area Management) Sub-Page
2.8 - ABR (Abbreviations) Sub-Page
3 - Points
3.1 - Point Types
3.1.1 - Overview
3.1.2 - WPTHZ (Waypoints/Hazards)
3.1.3 - CTRLM (Control Measures)
3.1.4 - TGT/THRT (Targets/Threats)
3.2 - Adding a Point
3.2.1 - Using "Cursor Drop"
3.2.2 - Using Coordinates with KU (Keyboard Unit)
3.3 - Editing a Point
3.4 - Deleting a Point
3.5 - Storing a Point
3.5.1 - Flyover Point
3.5.2 - Co-Pilot/Gunner Line-of-Sight
3.6 - Transmitting a Point
3.7 - Navigating to a Point
4 - Navigation Routes
4.1 - Creating a Route
4.2 - Selecting a Route
4.3 - Editing a Route
4.4 - Reversing a Route
4.5 - Deleting a Route
4.6 - Route Navigation & Point Sequencing
5 - AN/ARN-149 ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)
5.1 - NDB Tuning to a Preset Frequency
5.2 - Editing a Preset Frequency
5.3 - NDB Tuning to a Manual Frequency
5.4 - NDB Navigation
Part 20 - Aircraft Control Systems
Section Summary
1 - Aircraft Control Systems Overview
2 - Force Trim
3 - Hold Modes
3.1 - Hold Modes Overview
3.2 - FMC Yaw Channel Modes
3.2.1 - Heading Hold Sub-Mode
3.2.2 - Turn Coordination Sub-Mode
3.3 - FMC Pitch & Roll Channel Modes
3.3.1 - Attitude Hold Sub-Mode
3.3.2 - Position Hold Sub-Mode
3.3.3 - Velocity Hold Sub-Mode
3.4 - FMC Collective Channel Modes
3.4.1 - Radar Altitude Hold Sub-Mode
3.4.2 - Barometric Altitude Hold Sub-Mode
4 - SAS (Stability Augmentation System) Saturation
Part 21 - Multicrew
The Crew
Multicrew Tutorial
How to Engage/Disengage Co-Pilot Controls
Crew Responsibilities
Part 22 - George AI
"George" AI as the Pilot
FLT (Flight) Mode
H-B (Hover Bob-Up) Mode
CBTM (Combat Manoeuvers)
CMWS (Pilot Common Missile Warning System Settings) Mode
"George" AI as the Co-Pilot/Gunner
Target Designation/Weapon Control Mode
ROE (Rules of Engagement) Settings
Target List Mode
Target Designation Demonstration
Part 23 - Other Resources
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