DCS AH-64D: Acquisition Sources explained

Using Acquisition sources can make your aircraft that much more lethal.
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[@jenrick4804]

I'm an adult education professional, teaching grown folks is my day job. You did an outstanding job actually. You 1) relied on prior learned experience by referencing the concepts of SPI and SOI 2) you provided real world/in game examples that are directly relevant and 3) you kept it direct and to the point on the lesson/tutorial covering the material that needed to be covered.

[@maxnicely8926]

Many professional pilots have instructing experience or are instructors.

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@@maxnicely8926 not all are good at it though...

[@dodoman6372]

Couldn’t have said it better man true!

[@tread140]

One key point that cannot be understated in your tutorials- I can try and figure out a workflow based on the manual, but there is always that niggling question of, "Am I doing this the right way? Is there a more efficient process?" A good example is what you mentioned towards the end- the real world example of a common situation, and the workflow of getting the TADS over to something the pilot sees. Without that quick explanation I would always be wondering..."is there some control or process im missing that would make this easier? Or is this just the way it is?" To have what seems an inconsequential mention of how its done in the real thing is huge IMHO.

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[@FinsaneLorist]

"How do you get better tutorials than that of people that actually fly/flew these gorgeous machines?" @CasmoTV "I flew Apaches"

[@Antares2]

This was really helpful. I'm at that stage where I understand enough to realize how much I don't understand. Getting nebulous terms like "Aquisition Source" explained is very useful at this stage.

[@ipdjbt]

Your style of teaching reminds me of on the job training vs training received in a classroom. I find your tutorials much easier to comprehend than other tutorials I have watched.

[@Deceter]

Glad you clarified about not being able to cycle through WPs etc. It's been driving me nuts trying to figure out where the secret switch must be! BTW your tutorials are fantastic. Don't be too hard on yourself!

[@lukew2031]

To the contrary Casmo. I think you are one of the best tutorial givers. Clear, precise and to the point. For the DCS AH-64D, you are my absolute knowledge gold mine. Keep up the good work and I hope to see more of your tutorials coming! Thank you sir.

[@Tridan24]

Excellent Casmo you explained this in a language I could easily understand so dont be too hard on yourself buddy.Thanks again and keep it up please these are easier than reading the manual for me... Excellent!

[@NWGJulian]

when i first heard of those things in wags videos, like sight source and aquisition source, i was really confused. but now, after i think like 20 hours in the CPG and 10 in the pilot seat, i can say its really really easy to understand as soon as you figure it out yourself

[@figjam5181]

Wags mostly reads from a script and doesn’t actually explain anything. I feel more confused after listening to him

[@mj533]

Great vid! SOI and SPI… totally get it now. Thank you very much and keep the tutorials coming as I am progressing fast thanks to you!

[@C6v1999]

Perfect timing for me. I was just struggling with acquisition tactics last night ... this video makes it so much clearer! Thanks so much!

[@PaulHumphries68]

Contrary to you final comments, I find your tutorials are to a great standard so please continue, I am learning so much and having fun along the way!

[@ziljanvega3879]

Thanks Casmo! This 11 minute video saved me hours if not days of digging through the manual and fumbling around with the TEDAC controls. It’s so much better to learn the right way to do things the first time. And you’re a great teacher btw. Thanks to you, I’ll never look at tree cover the same simple 2 dimensional way again.

[@karljordan06]

I don't agree that you are not a great tutorial giver. You are now my go to tutorials as they are explained in a language I understand. Keep up the good work 👍

[@IRONIC1688]

Thanks so much! This was very helpful and the best Tutorial so faron the topic. I was just out on the range trying to understand this on the Apache, eventually I went home with no fuel and Helfires unused. Can't wait for your coms tutorial! And ADF nav too. It's a very hard module.

[@complover116]

Finally I understood what these terms mean. The analogy to SPI/SOI was extremely useful! Thank you

[@scottish-technical]

ex british army checking in.. thanks for the support, nothing better than hearing you guys are on CAP. hearing that gun is a morale booster

[@webweaver3015]

Now it's finally clicks! Thanks for drawing comparisons with soi and spi which was all I needed

[@jeedmodorn5494]

Watched many of your videos on the AH-64. It made flying this awesome module a bit smoother and more purposeful. Thank you.

[@theveryshinyone]

Great tutorial. Gradually getting my head around things. Thank you. I find your tutorials to be pitched just right (and I am a helicopter novice).

[@MrImperativeoz]

Thank You, Thank You, Cosmo!! You did a great job explaining it. I struggled for days but now I finally get it thanks to your video. Just became a wingman in Patreon.

[@CasmoTV]

Glad to have you. Thank you for your support.

[@504smudge]

Getting back in to the Apache, going over these tutorials has been a massive help. Thank you.

[@wakeup8622]

You are clear, detailed, and cover anything Im looking for. Thanks for your time and effort, it help make the product MUCH MORE enjoyable. Keep up the great work.

[@stovic1442]

Your explanations are really good. I need to hear it multiple times in different ways to take it all in as fast as I have been, but you are one of the places I come every time. As a new DCS player I've been able to learn a crazy amount since the Apache came out. You've got me flying and shooting from basically zero. I'm still rubbish of course, no good at basic flight handling yet to hit and run, but you cant teach familiarity and experience.

[@Tepnox]

I think you are a perfect advanced teacher. Meaning it is perfectly fine for us people who already read the manual and like to dive deeper with some insights. Thx alot!

[@CrashEd1664]

Thanks for the vid Casmo - this has helped unravel a lot of things I was struggling with in terms of sights and acquisition.

[@Rhinozherous]

10:30 What are you saying!? Your tutorials solved a ton of questions for me! Before release already and right up to this day!

[@FuzzyKedama]

Explanation was clear as day honestly. Keep making more of these yo.

[@wiggles7172]

Another awesome production Casmo; you make it so simple to grasp and the video's are edited beautifully! Cheers

[@mcdjay]

I think this is the most helpful video on the AH-64D I have seen yet. Thank you so much for this one.

[@SimDeck]

Great stuff. That really made a lot of sense to me. I was just getting used to doing all that stuff on my own and after watching this it really cleared it up and i learned some new stuff. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@2612563]

Great tutorial! straight to the point and not much jargon if the audience has mastered at least one module, 5 stars. Now I finally know how to use the TAD.

[@NilleFix]

Love the channel! Got me flying the Apache over the weekend. You're doing an awesome job!! Keep it up!

[@clarasdk]

Keep your videos coming, they are REALLY helping :) Learning new stuff all the time :)

[@biggus3348]

You're doing great with your tutorials, Casmo. I find your style very easy to understand and follow.

[@vsTerminus]

Hey Casmo, nice job on this one. Particularly interacting with the map and waypoints, that was something I hadn't looked at yet.

[@jeeveseventynine9263]

It does makes sense how you explain it. You are doing great. Very helpful actually and not complicated, step by step. Very good Casmo.

[@tastler]

Thank you Casmo, your videos are helping a lot! Love the Apache. Cheers

[@subroc12]

Best video yet! Thank you! This one I helped a ton!

[@therocinante3443]

Cool man, this is a super important video for us fixed wing guys. Side note - I tried the Apache in VR and I now completely understand how awesome the eyepiece sight is. I don't think there's any way to really GET it until one tries it that way. Cheers.

[@FuriouslyFurious]

Yes, the helmet sight in VR in the Apache is next level. You can't appreciate it on a 2D screen like you can in VR.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

VR and FFB are probably the biggest immersion boost one can get.

[@therocinante3443]

FFB is something I wish was more readily available, I'd be on that like flies on shit

[@ernestwinslow7316]

A really timely Save Our Soul response Casmo with this tutorial video. I have been pulling my hair on this and this video has just cleared it for me. Other hurdles to clear for sure but this one is out of the way. Thank you so much.

[@onepunchndown]

The race track tip at the end was a game changer for me. Thanks man

[@Kifter1983]

Great tutorial, clear and to the point.

[@tonymarcella13]

Fantastic vid, still seeing plenty of questions regarding this so this should answer them all!

[@tekada]

Making it so easy even the 60 pilot can understand!

[@CasmoTV]

High praise indeed lol

[@shadynasty69]

loving these tutorials cant be a better source of knowledge than a true professional apache pilot/cpg as many tutorials will focus on the hard do X then Y where as you are providing reasons why you would do stuff or the sort of mindset of how you go about processing the environment honestly think these tutorials are top tier stuff thanks!

[@andrewchr]

You actually explained it so much better than anyone else. With SOI and SPI you found a way to get your point across.

[@GLYNCURTIS]

Man you saved my life, this was really getting on my bits! good teaching by the way....cheers Casmo!

[@SsgtHolland]

I think your tutorials are clear and concise, Casmo.

[@MoonHowlerGaming]

Thank you Casmo. Been waiting for this video. No worries Casmo, you did a great job with this. Everything finally makes sense to me.

[@l0nelypixel]

Your Tutorials ROCK Casmo. Thank you!!!

[@junggunsuh]

Thanks for the helpful information!

[@CajunFoots]

Great tutorial. Thanks Casmo

[@mikedalgliesh1377]

Love you, Casmo! Your videos have been invaluable.

[@ughleegamer5598]

You're great at tutorials man, These videos click with me, and I appreciate it man!

[@wilbuzllf5057]

That was very helpful, well explained and a special thanks for the "poor mans laser search function" and the end where you say slaving to pilot helmet sight and de-slaving is important to learn. Quick but very helpful ideas to get us going faster.

[@GW2Vids1]

Keep em coming, Major! Thx a lot!

[@Sirrah81]

Thanks so much for this video! Really helpful 👌

[@kzdcs9574]

Many thanks my man

[@jonasfogelberg9300]

Thank you sir!

[@caseysaunders2137]

Very helpful video. Thanks !!

[@flightsimulatoradventures7246]

Great video as always.

[@mell12345]

Hi Casmo, you do a pretty good job and much better from somebody who knows what they are talking about, keep it up!!

[@connostyper]

Amazing video!

[@sslyder180]

Great tutorial. Quick and to the point as always. I just worked this out last night, and I used the soi and spi to make sense of it as well. It's great when it finally clicks in your head. I was wondering how you quickly drop a current position point when, say under attack/taking fire? I look forward to the vids goodluck on your test.

[@gofur73]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. That was close to a epiphany ;)

[@jep1103]

Excellent well explained, active pause will be utilised and i will run through this vid

[@stevenkenney9473]

So helpful!

[@ViperBATDTF]

Most helpful! 🤘

[@Gottel1]

Thanks

[@haedubabaganush]

great vid and good explanations. Thank you.

[@VELCRO666]

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[@figjam5181]

You earned my 110% respect as soon as you said you were no good at tutorials and to ask questions if not sure. Nothing worse than an expert who thinks he knows everything. Thank you Casmo.

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You're so humble. Not Apache pilot tropey at all.

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[@jasons9564]

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[@Taxpayer_416]

Thanks so much for this video. Its very much appreciated, I know EXACTLY what I was doing wrong.... cheers!

[@Doug_Narby]

CAQ/TRN is gonna be HANDY!

[@soundboy605]

Come on you done me proud great tutorial very clear and precise thank you

[@bubu2674]

Yeah, this makes sense. In the case of DCS community, the cencept of SPI and SOI came earlier than Apache. Thus, the reference of SPI when it comes to Acquisition Source will make things easier

[@fortinero3361]

It was a very clear explanation, easy to understand, worry not.

[@ThatTempesTGuy]

Thanks mane

[@DaWu]

Excellent tutorial

[@longslongprong]

Awesome content as always Casmo and thank you for the time and effort to look after us. My biggest question, how do you, in flight (assuming you're using cyclic and collective), are you selecting/interacting with things in the cockpit? Mouse/keyboard, third arm? I'm looking at using VR and this could be a real interactive issue.

[@FinsaneLorist]

you can move mouse and use keyboard while in VR, I use it all the time

[@jeedmodorn5494]

Thanks!

[@motorbikedad9818]

Thanks for an excellent video. You have answered so many questions :)

[@motorbikedad9818]

Any ideas why I do not have GHS as an acquisition source?

[@CasmoTV]

Sight Select TADS

[@motorbikedad9818]

@@CasmoTV Bingo - thank you

[@dickiechaders]

Personally I find your tutorials to be invaluable. You pitch the level just right for me.

[@AGeekNamedRoss]

If you're having trouble with the cursor "sticking" between screens using a Virpil, add a little deadzone. Not sure why this works, but I had to do it. Now it's perfect.

[@iceman90734]

This video was exactly what I needed! Could not understand how there was no way to slave tads to los and…there was!

[@blackhawkins1513]

That helped a lot. Aaaand.... updating my button mappings. Again ;-)

[@KENNYB322]

Excellent this was driving me crazy. Thank you very munch. Could you please go over way-points, not how to add them in the Apache there are several of them, but from the editor and how to bring them up in the Tads how they show on them in the heading tap. thanks again you do a great job

[@ernestwinslow7316]

I thought I was the only one getting frustrated over the Sight and Acquisition source thing. Buyer remorse was almost setting in for me at some point.

[@KENNYB322]

FINALLY HAVE IT WORKING, BUT NOT THE MAP. I CLICK TWICE, BUT NOT WORKING

[@derrickk954]

Love your tutorials, they should link them in-game! Have a video encyclopedia or something from the main menu.

[@terybrn]

Helped me understand better using terms I am familiar with since I normally fly a10

[@SniperSal]

Another great video Casmo! Any chance we can get a video on crew coordination?

[@ttenor12]

It's all starting to click now. Thanks, Casmo.

[@flightsimstuff5417]

So, yur sayin' I got some homework to do? Nice work! Appreciated.

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You're absolutely fine, sir. I have yet to see one of your videos that I don't learn from. You and Iain Christie (Sidekick) are my two go-to KZbinrs. ;)

[@chrisgoddard1855]

Yes you are a great teacher!!

[@DOGosaurus_rex]

BTW you are not terrible at tutorials I actually understand your explanations pretty well

[@74GreyCat]

Great video. I knew about the ASQ button on WPN, but I didn't know what the CAQ on TSD was for.). I accidentally learned how to create points using trigger and laser. It turns out like markpoints on A-10S. The point is saved using the update-store toggle switch on LHG. There will be time, make a video on this topic.