Arma 3 - Get the MELB (MH-6 Transport)

[@Snoogen11]

There's something oddly soothing about watching little birds dropping off soldiers.

[@headrockbeats]

I love that at the beginning, Jive, Dslyecxi and Chris are all proper procedure, calling out their maneuvers - and as the mission goes on, they go silent and begin to communicate telepathically. And then Jive falls asleep on the keyboard a couple of times. :D

[@orsonincharge4879]

the bit on apocalypse now , when the huey lands and the guy stands in the doorway shouting " i'm not going ! " .... shacktac equivalent " i dont have add action to leave !"

[@hitchy98]

I want to see Phantom 3's perspective of that first insert, it was a thing of beauty

[@tymonkey12]

Anybody know where to find that

[@wildgeesegaming28]

Watched the video in it's entirety, and I must say - fabulous communication between all 3 pilots, as well as confined space maneuvering. Can't wait to get back to the states from Okinawa where my rudder pedals are and start practicing my flight skills, as I just got the MELB, and so far it is a dream. *hats off to you*, and S/F Brother.

[@SpecFlops]

For a second I thought I was going to open a Beagle video.

[@headrockbeats]

SpecFlops :,(

[@McMackster]

Jeebus, this is the smoothest piloting I have ever seen, in any game, let alone Arma. Well done, sir.

[@ScottRuggels]

This is probably one of the coolest, and most soothing videos I have seen in a long time.

[@Moranah]

36:46 - "Cat is on my desktop, fucking damn it!" Or do I start hearing things? ;D

[@ChrisJSY]

Moranah Oopps posted from my work account there for a second! But yes, she jumped on my desk and in front of my screen. I was lucky to avoid a catastrophe.

[@Wagnersuperior]

ChrisJSY Sounds like your cat is secretly working for the russians.

[@VividWilson]

Is it possible for you to do a video of a ShackTac mission from start to finish? What I mean from start is maybe how you guys order people joining TeamSpeak and joining the server, along with fighting over who takes what place. I feel that it would be very interesting, but I can't speak for all your viewers. Is this at all possible?

[@axelord4ever]

***** _'From start'_ would include the plt then squad briefings plus a whole lot of stuff that can be interesting but that would clash with the rest of the video. From what I've been told ST doesn't divulge logistical information much. Everything that is internal stays so. I don't know about ST but from my time in a similar group (inspired by ST's _Serious Fun_) spot selection was always a problem. Attendance was usually spotty and someone had to message the lazies to corral them in. Very hectic. The mission briefings were somewhat chaotic but eventually got things done. All this I think was supported by the small-ish size of the group, something I do not think ST has any problem with. With the option of simply rolling someone out and bringing in a replacement if they get rowdy, I don't think there's much problem with having people on point and ready to be serious.

[@-ZETA-]

One interesting facet of this video, coming into it after being with the infantry during the mission, is the disconnect between what you see here and what was actually happening to the guys on the ground. You get glimpses of the situation during LZs, or through radio or local chatter, but just how fluid or dire the situation was, especially at the end, is kind of hard to perceive. It's not a bad thing, just something of note that I find interesting.

[@Qarlo99]

Zeta I saw Xenon's "PTSD" and MrH's "Close" videos of this operation . . . Do you know of any more?

[@-ZETA-]

Qarlo99 Those are the two I'm aware of right now.

[@dslyecxi]

Zeta Most of that disconnect is from editing - there were plenty of times we were orbiting or sitting out of the AO listening to the radio, able to clearly understand what was happening on the ground. There were IIRC two times that just be listening to the radio we spooled up and headed nearby in case we were needed.

[@mattcolman7965]

Have you guys considered using the UAVs that are now more prevalent in Arma 3? I often wonder how much of a benefit to C2 having a UAV would be in a typical MP game. From a viewers perspective, that was one of the more visually appealing missions to watch; the insertions were VERY cool to watch. Would be interesting to see more "SF" style uses of the MH-6s; insertions onto target roofs, into target compounds etc at night, not only from the perspective of the pilot, but that of the passengers.

[@dslyecxi]

Matt Colman UAVs aren't terribly interesting in A3. The MELBs have copilot seats that have access to a very nice sensor system, that by comparison is quite interesting to use. We'll be using that a lot more in the future for sure.

[@headrockbeats]

*Dslyecxi:* "I was waiting to see if you were going to drag [the slingload] through the trees." *Jive:* "Oh, ye of little faith." [... 5 minutes later ...] *Jive:* "We're not going to land at that LZ again. The one at the center of town." Oh ye of little faith...

[@unipus]

Headrock You've seen the "ye of little faith" video, yeah?

[@headrockbeats]

unipus LOL, I HAVE NOW!!! XD Thanks!

[@unipus]

Happy to help. ;) One of the great pieces of cinema.

[@Hoffie92]

i must say, One of the best insertion flights i have ever seen

[@ChrisArnol9010]

You should include more bits like the beginning more Offen (I couldn't resist). But seriously, that was a hilarious beginning to the video. Another fine video Dslyecxi.

[@theAveator1]

nice flying dslyecxi, always a pleasure to watch a master at work :)

[@haydenrogers3486]

mad respect for jive, flying at 3am, falling asleep at the stick. Either way jive did his job well.

[@MrRoboto5572]

This was awfully peaceful from your perspective, but Xenon's showed that it was anything but.

[@RooSerena]

That Little Bird mod is lots of fun we've been using it on my MCC Sandbox server

[@IconoclastDX]

So I just streamed Arma to my big flat panel in the living room for S&G and flew the little bird around bit. I cannot lie. It was unexpectedly awesome (I sat pretty close). There was something about the AH-9's control panel approximating the size and distance from my eyes as it would IRL that tried to trick my brain into believing it was real. It was a bit of an unusual sensation. I nearly got vertigo flying around. I'm sure lots of people have tried this but I never had. Anyway. it was cool. Your videos are cool. So that how it relates i guess.

[@AFOKHAOS]

Also, it's videos like these that really make me want to do things like this even more than I already do. Damn you Dslyecxi, damn you!

[@jakobkaae]

Neat flying.. It's always a pleasure watching you in action

[@ace1gun]

Nice operation

[@olakarlen72]

Damn that is some fancy flying. I tough I was getting pretty decent but hell I am hitting those controls and getting some training hours down.. I wish my Arma community was as tight and serious. Thank for the great vids..

[@AanguedFor]

Thanks for video, very beautiful flying

[@AanguedFor]

27:45 That was SO close)

[@SGTcz90cz]

*starts chanting FUTBOL as he pulls out all the "Dank Meld" signs and memes* Ooh. A Littlebird mission. I like. *ceases with "FUTBOL" and hides "Dank Meld" signs again*

[@nicholasmolinaro9141]

You'd make a great Nightstalker pilot!

[@chrisarmstrong4443]

seeing 3 elite pilots flying in close formation is a thing of beauty!

[@jcataclisma]

29:51 - "Beautiful...that was beautiful, sir." :D

[@JessyDoyle]

I love these chopper videos. Very cool to watch!

[@trottheblackdog]

This is a master class on how to fly the MELB in Arma 3. I'm making my pilots watch this video! Stalker 1 out

[@beef633]

36:46 "Cat is on my desk, god fucking damn it." "Roger."😅😅

[@CAjokeRCA]

it would be awesome to watch a mission like this but with the option of any players perspective. I realize that means everyone has to record it and and thus needs a pc powerful enough for that which unrealistic to expect everyone to go through the process of doing that. But it would be cool to experience the combat from anyone's perspective/multiple perspectives at the same time by syncing the videos. just a thought :) love your vids, keep up the great work Dslyecxi!

[@rougehawk]

This was such a treat to watch :-) Excellent flying by all pilots.

[@HunterNugent1]

You heli flying mad man. I loved the actual flight lesson vid you did. When I went to college a couple decades ago and had a civil engineering professor that flew hueys in Viet Nam. He then flew for civil construction (lifting hvac units and other things to tops of buildings etc.) as an extra job for a while. Great guy to talk to. Caught up with him recently out of the blue and he's retired from flying now. I love hearing his stories. Great vids man!

[@cigscwb]

Congratulations to all pilots, it was a beautiful job, for sure. Thanks for the video, Dslyecxi.

[@98765zach]

There was no way this wasn't going g to be an excellent pilot video, the frigging A - team was flying the littlebirds.

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Wonderful to watch and a very well co-ordinated mission : ) Thanks to all involved and to Jive for sacrificing his beauty sleep !

[@SGTIce]

Deep depressing sigh for dramatic effect. I like it.

[@Sixgun]

Outstanding formation flying! Good thing that guy Net Code wasn't in your formation very much.

[@1Drumkid1]

23:00 The Arma gods favoured that man...

[@jivadaya6439]

@28:23 "...he's a pretty decent pilot..." :D

[@NichoTBE]

really nice flying there, good video

[@KaiMarcad]

This was very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@JaroudiRamzi]

Your chopper skills are amazing, the only difficulty I'm having is landing it or slowing down to land it, any tips?

[@Gofaw]

Were those other pilots using the same setup as you? Just wondering because I'm looking into flying transport with a 360 controller

[@dslyecxi]

Gofaw Jive flies with a 360 controller.

[@Gofaw]

***** Alright, I guess I'll give it a shot, thanks

[@xxfinesskingxx6173]

***** that was a good video and i would like to see more videos for transport black hawlk

[@AdmiralMinell]

***** That scares me a bit. I fly with Yaw on Q and E, Throttle Up on Shift, Throttle Down on Space. You Yaw with your feets, yes? As infantry, do you lean with your feets?

[@dslyecxi]

AdmiralMinell Yes, both leaning and yaw are done through rudder pedals for me.

[@armaviewer2578]

Dyslexi with another Arma 3 vid!?!? It's gonna be a good day boys 🙏

[@kennethsantos3150]

"Wave Offen..." I'm fuck'n dyin!

[@gee8648]

I watched this video with Jimi Hendrixs' Experience album playing in the background.... fucking awesome.

[@krassgaminglp6624]

Love your flying skills

[@Steve_Solomon]

Such an amazing job! This is a dream mission

[@MercMountaineering]

This is still a good video in 2021.

[@ryanlax2427]

Beautiful flying...

[@cloakkydd]

Get the MELD.

[@jonathanhazlewood8937]

Talk about games imitating real life, it's like that section of low terrain flight practice from your latest Flight Day video.

[@T2Gibbon]

i dont remember you seeing fly a hellcat (that's how the Indep Helo was called right?). Would be a nice change for once, littlebird is shown a bit too Offen

[@wickedmanthe1]

Bloody brilliant. Nuff said...

[@richardninertwo]

Where can i get more information about the arsenal system shacktac uses. I'm wondering specifically how shacktac allows players a degree of freedom in their loadout whilst ensuring everyone has the correct gear.

[@TheEMTDad]

Awesome video! Im new to Arma and PC gaming in general. What mods do you use for your weapons and vehicles? Also do you use mods for your flying technique?

[@HappyCamper1206]

yo ***** you forgot to link the MELB mod in the description :)

[@ThatOldGrey]

HappyCamper Q: What mods does ShackTac use in Arma? A: I keep a list of them here: dslyecxi.com/shacktac_wp/shacktac-server-modset/

[@HappyCamper1206]

oh yea sorry i didnt notice he updated the mod list :)

[@robertmantell1700]

I have it!!! I love it!!! um.....I LOVE IT!! I spent about $2000 to build a computer that would run Arma 3 specifically so I could fly helicopters for a squad. I have tested every single heli I can find, and when this MELB first came out I just loved it. I haven't used the AH variant really as I know it isn't polished up yet, but yeah as a transport it only has one tiny bug to iron out and it'll be a 100% perfect ship. Well......to me lol, I'm certainly no Dyslexi!! ~S

[@tymonkey12]

Always helpful at 5:40

[@HueyRider]

Amazing pilots there!!!

[@JayRope83]

Ok.. Thank was pretty bad ass.. Nice OP!

[@kurtkenehan8017]

36:45 cat is on my desk god f@#$%ing dammit.

[@nilsb1531]

Beautiful drop off's of that soldiers! Lovin it! :D

[@LegitFilmsHQ]

I'm amazed at how i can not see any visible Lag from any player. Even when flying helis? The connection from everyone must be good?

[@buzzmann100]

What ever happens to Beagle?

[@dslyecxi]

buzzmann100 Abducted by aliens.

[@Wagnersuperior]

***** at least you got the MELB.

[@starstudy8752]

***** He's playing XCOM is what Dslyecxi is hinting to.

[@BlackBeardYoutube]

I miss these episodes :(

[@dslyecxi]

What?

[@BlackBeardYoutube]

Dslyecxi like, the year of this episode makes me think back to when I was in the army and would be at my barracks Ironing my uniform and polishing my boots whilst you are on my phone

[@dslyecxi]

Ah, neat. Nostalgia and memory association are such interesting things.

[@BlackBeardYoutube]

Dslyecxi I know man, crazy! I started KZbin because of you 😎

[@dslyecxi]

Haha, cool! Hope that’s been fun for you.

[@EchoOfLohengrin]

What is LWIRCM? Something something IR Countermeasures?

[@skaterm12]

Did RHSUSAF adapt this little bird ? The model looks the exact same.

[@TheSuperSouthpaw]

Was that sarcasm from Charlie at 25:57 responding to command from 25:46? :D

[@TheInvisiblesTJD]

This is a bit late, but how can you sling load those ammo crates? When I try in the editor, they don't show up on the SL Assistant. Does it recquire scripting?

[@mrg315]

Hey I got that reference!

[@stburr91]

I take it Dslyecxi wanted to use LZ Secondary.

[@BurnerTactical]

Probably the coolest and exciting helo inserts Ive seen in ARMA especially on through the pines on the road. What helicopter mod is ShacTac using?

[@condorscondor]

Mission enhanced little bird. or MELB.

[@BurnerTactical]

Thanx

[@MrRoyalBunny]

Hey Dslyecxi, nice video! Quick question, I see that you guys are using other Arma 2 maps that are not included (by default) in the All in Arma Terrain Pack, are they separated from the AIA mod or is there a way to include them in the pack? Also, those Little Birds look great.

[@hitchy98]

Royal Pleb You can just add them in as a folder and AIA already has all the dependencies for them

[@MrRoyalBunny]

callum hitchcock Oh alright, thank you ;)

[@ondramalanik8463]

are you flying with advanced flight model or the basic one ? because it seems like the basic one ..

[@xabibilboful]

Is the behavior of the helicopter affected by the weigth in arma 3?

[@dslyecxi]

+xabibilboful In the normal FM, no, but in the AFM, yes.

[@AFOKHAOS]

It's bad that I had to rewind to understand the oak pun isn't it...

[@sqident]

is there any radio addon for heli pilot,copilot and crew?

[@JJPasadena]

This is good stuff!

[@davidincolorado4684]

Outstanding skills!!!

[@FB2K6]

Great stuff as always! What hit Jive's bird? (for research)

[@dslyecxi]

Felipe Bezerra It was one of two possibilities - either he took sudden fire through the trees, or he hit the main rotor on a branch jutting out of a tree he was passing. I lean towards the latter but it's hard to say even with his POV of things.

[@ReindeerNavy]

Missed opportunity with the "lz construct", it could have been "lz 2x4".

[@redwoolgaming277]

This is soooo satisfying to watch damn i wish i could fly like this xD

[@christianmccumbers7318]

@Dslyecxi What do you use to control your movements in a helicopter?

[@NFC3SPECTRO]

cool, hei this bige hangar on the map or is object (sorry about my english)

[@prodog2355]

Can i learn the ways of flight and somewho join this server as a helo pilot?

[@IconoclastDX]

Pre-mission, when weapons are cold, does your script prevent folks from tossing grenades on accident? Is it protection_zone? defaultAction? eventHandler? Would you ever link to that script?

[@dslyecxi]

Matt Mason The F3 framework has something inspired by it that should be available to look at. It's eventHandlers on all units that delete projectiles, grenades, etc.

[@skynat247]

Dslyecxi, I'm working on creating an air transport team for a community I recently joined. I think it's safe to say you're a huge inspiration, and I am taking advantage of some of your training materials to help educate my pilots on proper procedures and such. However, save for the art of flight videos, I have not found very may good materials on formation flight and group landing zones. Do you have any written materials on these subjects that I could share with my fellow pilots, so as to better prepare them for scenario situations that they may have to face in the near future?

[@dslyecxi]

Forester155 Aside from TTP3, not currently. I do plan to do some further Art of Flight videos on subjects like that, though, so perhaps those will help in the future.

[@skynat247]

***** Thanks! It'd be fantastic if you could talk about techniques used in this video to avoid air collisions. I can pick up some basic communications between pilots, calling directions and order into landing zone, but I can say for sure there was more than one landing that had me grinding my teeth as I watched your main rotors inch closer to the tail of the other aircraft. Thanks for the response, and thanks for keeping up these videos. You do a stellar job of keeping me grounded and motivated in my flying endeavors, both in ArmA and in real life. I hope to join you and the rest of shacktac in the field of battle some day. Good luck!

[@checox27]

@dslyecxi are you guys recruiting? this is MEU correct?

[@marchamilton74]

Dslyecxi im been trying yo get in touch with you for a long time now do you have a discord channel

[@pontusieg]

so quiet compared to the others, didnt get that bergen pun :'(

[@sillyslapper92]

What's that acronym (LWIRCM) at the far top right of the screen represent and what's its function?

[@FB2K6]

sillyslapper92 Light Weight IR Countermeasures... they help fend off AA missiles and work by pressing the countermeasure hotkey. Press it once and it'll be active for 30 seconds

[@sillyslapper92]

Thanks for reading and replying :)

[@pkisbest]

***** How do you guys name the LZ's? Just off the tops of your heads or do you have designated names? Edit: Also whats the Lazer Des for in the MH-6?

[@-ZETA-]

pkisbest The LZs are named by whoever marks the LZ, usually the platoon or company commander. Some people like to pick a theme for them. I went with types of trees, here.

[@NotHisRealName]

Does ShackTack use Zeus to fine-tune sessions as they're running, or is it something that you generally avoid?

[@dslyecxi]

NotHis RealName We have our own methods to accomplish that sort of thing. When you can design your own solutions, Zeus is a very slow and clunky method by comparison.

[@NotHisRealName]

***** Thanks. I figure ST have their shit together when it comes to mission design (given the evolution of the Arma series), but was curious if Zeus was a better option.

[@thepruitt6747]

Any tips for lowering collective? i seem to always land a little bit harder then i should. you seem to land really smooth.

[@IconoclastDX]

The Pruitt I'm sure they tips would have nothing to do with more practice.

[@thepruitt6747]

keyboard is analog. so im full doing down or up and it makes the touch down a little bumpy. though more practice would help. i am just looking for the strategy.

[@JETBLAST88]

The Pruitt keyboard is analog, mouse isn't. Try compensating a little more precisely with your mouse, that should make a significant difference.

[@uscstaylor]

Please share with me that compass on the hud Ive been looking at something like this please thanks

[@dslyecxi]

That’s the ShackTac HUD, you can find it on the Steam workshop.

[@jdamjcreek]

Do you use the advanced flight model?