DCS: AH-64D | Helmet Display

[@TLTeo]

"The FPV shows the crew the location of their future scene of crash" Wags truly knows the DCS community very well.

[@96thaerospacemedia48]

It's enough to make a grown man cry

[@shagrat47]

Mandatory part of training! 😄

[@jed70]

Brilliant!

[@taccntb4345]

Is the game worth playing with only a joy stick?

[@jed70]

@@taccntb4345 You certainly do it without a throttle/collective but will take a lot of keyboard or voice activation.

[@jessssui2325]

lets go baby, another vid to watch like a thousand times until apache comes out. Thanks Wags!

[@jmatias78]

gawdam

[@Afty86]

Flying night missions with that flir overlay is going to be so sick!

[@JSpidey]

Especially in VR 😄

[@Afty86]

@@JSpidey I don't have VR but I can only imagine! Maybe soon I'll have to get a VR headset

[@Afty86]

@@CakePrincessCelestia Thanks for the recommendations I'll have to check them out!

[@lordofweed]

@@Afty86 Im playing in vr and today i flew the UH-1 Huey for the first time at oh my god! Was insane! I can highly recommend trying it in VR, its such a blast. I have the Quest 2 and a rtx 3070 with r7 5800x and 32 gigs of ram. So my performance on the uh-1 is better than with the F/A 18c, F14-B or F16c. When i switched to vr the feeling was like i were in a other world but holy crap for helos this is just insane.

[@Afty86]

@@lordofweed man now I gotta try it! I keep on hearing that once you try it you don't go back. Kinda scared I'll love it and spend more $$$ haha

[@shagrat47]

Ahh, so many childhood flashbacks with Longbow 2 here! The wait is painful, but we'll worth it... Thanks for the work you guys put into it over the last years. 🙏🏻

[@valkyrie321]

Feels. Man that was a fun game.

[@MightyWeiner]

This is literally me. Janes Longbow 2 hasn't aged particularly well, so I'm veeery excited for this.

[@cowboy10uk]

Wow, the learning curve for this bird is gonna be vertical. I cannot wait. I’m confused already just by the amount of data and modes for the helmet, let alone the aircraft itself.

[@Ichinin]

In comparison to the F18 Hornet, the interface of the vehicle looks clean, planned and thought through.

Imagine for a person whose first language is not English. I'm so confused... AND FREAKING EXCITED! haha =)

[@JuliusBepunkt]

@@Ichinin I honestly gave up on the Hornet :( I wasn't able to put nearly as much effort into it, which it requires. Just too darn difficult

[@Ichinin]

@@JuliusBepunkt Can understand that, I'm happy flying it, doing carrier procedures and such, haven't figured out the radar yet and I am usually good with such things. Older aircraft is more fun to fly and dogfight with, like if i want to have fun and blow something up, I'll take the warthog. Hopefully the AH64 won't need the equivalency of a university course (like the F18) to play.

[@orlock20]

@@Ichinin This will be everyone in the first month: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5PSYZSCgbWMraM

[@Aaronmoggy]

I see that KA-50 III there in that module list... :D

[@Renvah]

Was supposed to be released in 2020. Then during holidays 2021. Silence again... :-(

[@discosamk2794]

Probably in the next big patch at this point

[@Mike_Romeo]

@@Renvah there has been news. Better read the dcs newsletters

[@Renvah]

@@Mike_Romeo I do, the last news has been during holiday 2021, Jul 16 to be exact. Silence since then.

[@ttenor12]

Holy crap, you're right! Man, if both the Apache and the Shark 3 release this year, I'm not sure if I'll set a foot outside my house for Christmas

[@omnomnomnomnom5623]

HOLY ACRONYMS BATMAN ... feels like learning the a-10 10 years ago again.

[@Kdschaak]

Funny, I still remember most of these from my Janes Longbow days. :)

[@jerrodcorey25]

The Thumbnail is FREAKING EPIC Wags.

[@sloppydog4831]

LOL! Amazing!

[@stevemc6010]

Is that oxide?

[@RJ-rg2iz]

There seems to be a lot of confusion in the comments about the horizon line on the HDU. To clarify, the HDU is attached to your head, not to your aircraft like the HUD in a jet, the Horizon is relative to your Line of Sight Cue in the center of your HDU to show your nose attitude, regardless of where your head is pointing. - Apache pilot

[@F3PIZZA]

The real question is, will they package this module with a head condom?

[@TheRealSlimSteve]

Incredible how familiar all this is from Longbow 2, more than 20 years ago. Janes so nailed it!! And am so buzzing for this!!

[@tonicarrera9647]

Thank the maker for another video, I was starting to experience some very visible signs of withdrawal I had a good education, but I wish for better one , so I had all the fancy words to explain my excitment for this module. Was even considering starting to create some traning missions for myself, as well as recreating the mission at the beginning of the first Gulf War where a fleet of AH-64's went in to clear a lot of Search & Track Radars of the enemy before the fixed wings started to do their thing Great Job Wags, as always

[@HeliShed]

Brilliant Wags! a boyhood dream coming true with this - one has a feeling a lot of new servers coming up!!

[@aDutchy1975]

WOOOT!! I cant wait to fly this one, it will replace my Ka-50 after all thise years. Thanks guys :)

[@epoch71]

Wags, there was no option in the Special Settings to change the monocle render eye. Please confirm this will be available at release into early access so those of us with visual disabilities can enjoy the awesomeness too. Thanks.

[@ianvdhorst]

It's been mentioned that HDU symbology will be selectable left, right or both.

[@epoch71]

@@ianvdhorst Indeed it has. But read my comment again because I've asked a very specific question.

[@jungletroll3844]

@@epoch71 There will be no option because it was only ever created for the right eye. IT doesn't really matter anyway because it projects it to the centre of the screen

[@johnrowland2773]

@@jungletroll3844 they’ve said it will be left right or both eye selectable... probably just not in the UI yet. Not all of us have good right eye vision. Hence why I’m flying it on PC instead of real life.

[@jungletroll3844]

@@johnrowland2773 Is this for VR users. If so understandable but if its just for track IR it makes 0 difference if its left or right

[@SQUID_2259]

She's on her way so get ready boys!!! This is gonna be nothing short of amazing!!

[@stevenquigley9139]

It's gonna be a bunch of f16 and f18 pilots now in a helo causing way more harm then good in mp for a few days. Lol but it will be glorious!

I'm so excited, played the s**t out of Apache games since C64... :D And there hasn't been a good one since Janes Apache Longbow.

[@ShaneoTheGreat]

I believe Janes was the first version of the block 2 and now we're looking at the second version of block 2 with a new and upgraded countermeasure system that I'm not familiar with compared to the disco ball. There is also a lot more information on symbology here than I learned on Janes.

[@MrPhantom453]

Agreed!

[@Ric0chetAus]

So much work has gone into this. Amazing.

[@richjones859]

Flir is looking great, my dream for Blackshark 3 was a SH version, granted old flir but certainly would be great for us Red side folks. Curious to see Ai George vs Petrovich in what features state it will be in December

[@snakeoo7ca]

You Reds are the unsung heroes of making the game fun for us Blues, my thanks 😃

[@EagleFulcrum1]

THIS is what means have a good situational awareness at night! WOW! Really nice job!

[@Spudknocker]

Very very cool Wags! Still can't believe I'm excited for a helicopter!

[@romagnolo]

Hahaha, same! I don't have a proper HOTAS for helicopters, but let's see what I can do for the Apache!

[@schweizerluchs7146]

Congratulations on 40k Spud! 🎉

[@Spudknocker]

@@schweizerluchs7146 thank you!

[@iceHUMMER]

ооочень круто, думаю он станет любимым вертолётом для многих

[@dennismallari6923]

Thank you Wags and ED for the hard work!

[@ianvdhorst]

Not really in aerodynamic trim but in NOE flight nose to trail trim is considered professional. As your tail is exactly behind you and you're less prone to swat trees with it. You can verify nose to trail trim in the transition mode where the velocity vector should be straight up. Which it is when you mention the aerodynamic trim.

[@jubuttib]

Is it in relation to ground vector or air? If it's like the ball in most planes, I could easily imagine a situation where you're aerodynamically co-ordinated but crabbing along the ground due to wind. The Mi-24P thankfully has both the ball and a doppler drift angle readout, so you can prioritize either, or co-ordinate them.

[@ianvdhorst]

@@jubuttib Ball is aerodynamic trim. Nose to tail trim is making sure the tail is moving forward on the same line as the nose, respective to the ground. The latter is represented by a straight up velocity vector in the transition mode.

[@jubuttib]

@@ianvdhorst Thanks for the clarification. =)

[@Kathlanus]

Holy cow, can't wait to fly night missions in this thing. Also will the new FLIR system release with the AH-64? If not, are there any news on an ETA?

[@noahklose8499]

can't wait! i hope before 2022

[@CodyU571]

It really would be the ideal flagship for any FLIR tech they have in the pipeline since that really is the bread and butter of Apache tactics

[@nubbuka]

I wish the acronyms will be explained a bit to be honest - but I guess that's more home work for later :D

[@henrikoldcorn]

Go watch some CasmoTV, he goes into a fair bit of detail.

[@johnrowland2773]

"Pros, unlike me, keep the ball centered" LOL

[@10percenttrue]

@@CakePrincessCelestia Flying in-trim is drummed into you from the start. Constant out-of-trim flight puts stress on the tail boom and can lead to structural failure. It's therefore not a personal preference!

[@ghostdog688]

@@10percenttrue @Rainbow Dash in addition, flying out of trim is usually inefficient - you’re not going as fast as you could be for the fuel burn rate you’ll be running the engines at. Of course, when it comes to flying a helicopter, we all know that it’s really just a loose collection of parts violating the laws of physics in formation. I’m looking forward to flying this, even if I’ll be flying an aircraft where the wings move faster than the fuselage.

[@frostycab]

@@ghostdog688 I remember someone once saying "Helicopters don't fly. They just beat the air into submission!"

[@iainbradford4254]

That's an amazingly well integrated Sim of the real system...extremely well done !

[@CoyoteOne]

AH-64D video but wags still has the Hind on his main menu theme. I think we all know which ones his favorite :D

[@CueDriver]

Great video as usual. I already have missions made that are just waiting for this bird.

[@MaceUK71]

Good to see the yellow arrows from the Warthog stick have come in useful :D

[@MrPhantom453]

Hahahahahaha good one!! 👋

[@10percenttrue]

Looks great. Really excited to fly this beast!

[@Pricklyhedgehog72]

Counting down to launch, and some new systems and flight models to master.

[@celricaviation]

Please wags, do not wait for for a week the next video :/ it would be lovely to get a release date from you :/

[@kittychan8840]

It is best to learn dcs modules in youtube more than learning in game because of less distraction by controlling the aircraft and equipment like facetrack, key settings, etc. I would like to watch more similar video in the future.

[@Bogeyatyour6YT]

I was planning on buying the Apache. No questions here. But I just did it now. I was avoiding the videos to quell the urge xD But I got my paycheck so... bound to happen. See you soon, nap of the earth licencees! Thanks for the video, Wags and thanks for this piece of work, ED!

[@GottHoldNicetomeet]

Not gonna lie, its weird that the artificial horizon is aligned with the helicopters horizon and not with the world horizon. So the Flight Path indicator shows a 20° climb when you fly level. Kinda weird :)

[@cloakedsniper5016]

Was thinking the same thing. I don't really get what the point is of the artificial horizon, like how is it meant to be used?

[@SsgtHolland]

Was thinking the exact same thing. This module will put the STUDY back in study sim.

[@mgancarzjr]

I think the idea is to tell you the helicopter's nose pitch relative to the actual the horizon line. I remember reading about beginning lessons of helicopter flight school where a tape with hash marks representing 5-degree increments would be affixed to the canopy. The learner would use that in conjunction with the horizon to judge pitch for forward and rearward flight.

[@ziljanvega3879]

@@cloakedsniper5016 a great question. It can't be the "nose pitch" which is clearly pointing below the horizon while the pitch ladder is indicating the generic "pitch attitude" is pointing above the horizon. Maybe it's the pitch attitude of the weapons targeting since the chain gun is stored with the barrel pointing up a bit.

[@cloakedsniper5016]

Looks like Casmo did a video on it

[@B0bik]

Love that thumbnail.

[@MattWagner]

One of our SMEs.

[@styleofender8945]

Good ol' Brad

[@SpeeedyZach]

Nice!! I see a Ka-50 III??!

[@usasoc9623]

Thanks @Matt Wagner really appreciate all you do!!!!!

[@georgeviner3138]

Could we ever expect to see a wah-64 add on in the future, just for the brits?

[@foxykaruptsock3213]

So some Ugly 5-1 fans can also enjoy it as well. :)

[@03.armandojoze77]

Someone maybe going to mod it inside the game

[@georgeviner3138]

@@foxykaruptsock3213 yes, I am a big ugly 5 fan :)

[@jdeklute80085]

Z-fighting on the oil storage facility. Dirt model on the roof might not have right emissive/LOD settings.

[@hook86]

Great video, Matt. VR Will allow players to experience this as it is in the real aircraft, and I'm excited to try the best virtual Apache ever made!

[@Gabriel4Drummer]

Damn! It will be more compicated than A10 :)

[@Zatracenec]

Perfect! I just didn´t get that info about W2 on IHADSS in the lower right corner. I thought the currently active go-to point is W1. I will have to see it again. :-) Thank You for new bunch of information about this beauty.

[@orlock20]

It's for ease of communication. Different helicopters could be at different way points so they should all think they are at way point one.

[@Zatracenec]

@@skyrider6227 OK, thanks a lot.

[@frostycab]

I am sooooooooo looking forward to seeing this in operation in VR!!!

[@giz54]

One question, what Map is this? Saw a nice looking base.

[@patriciomassun]

its looks like syria

[@MattWagner]

Syria, Black Sea, and Persian Gulf

[@giz54]

@@MattWagner Thank you

[@giz54]

@@patriciomassun Thank you

[@patriciomassun]

@@MattWagner why "black sea" and not "caucasus" there is something hide in that?

[@gibbs-13]

9:27 I can finally experience the nightmare that Nicolas Cage had.

[@silenthunder52]

Now I'm curious, what is this 'nightmare' reference to?

[@orlock20]

@@silenthunder52 In the "must watch" movie Firebirds, Nicolas Cage's character has an eye dominance problem causing him to unable to fly at night or in night simulation in this case.

[@jubuttib]

@@silenthunder52 Watch orlock20's suggestion, Fire Birds is indeed mandatory viewing for anyone getting into the Apache. But short version: The display is ALWAYS on the right eye, no exceptions for anyone. So if you're left eye dominant, you're going to go through a difficult period getting used to it.

[@ald1144]

@@jubuttib In the Apache community, we refer to that movie as 'that movie which will not be named." It was that godawful.

[@jubuttib]

@@ald1144 I know, but that's what makes it the BEST. =)

[@AlexGingell]

Keep them coming Wags! I can't wait another week for the next one! :D

[@Deceter]

Now if only we had that actual cyclic and collective to map those inputs to!

[@cowboy10uk]

Already got them on order. 👍👍. Well the collective at least

[@andrewpollock6938]

@@cowboy10uk where from?

[@oldfrend]

for VR crews, will the monocle only display in one eye while the other shows normal night light levels? that would be cool as hell!

[@mhsuchti84]

Hornet HMCS works like that, so probably yes

[@oldfrend]

@@mhsuchti84 huh? JHMCS isn't a monocle. why would it only appear over one eye.

[@mhsuchti84]

@@oldfrend dunno, ask whoever designed that thing

[@relaxwithgriffin5393]

Matt, you've probably been asked this 1000's of times but - with the upcoming release of the Apache, is there any news of the release of the Kiowa - as these 2 helos work hand-in-hand in the real world, wondering if this will be the same, soon, with DCS?

[@yovandra]

I wonder how the Helmet Display will look like in VR. Is it usable in VR and is there any more detail position adjustment for VR user?

[@edtlonsway]

Left pedal please. That trim ball is driving me nuts! :)

[@willmorrell488]

I haven't seen that Power Station before. Is it new or have I just not explored enough of Syria?

[@Mike_Romeo]

Could be on the new Falkland map

[@MattWagner]

Part of the upcoming Syria map expansion to the east.

[@dmitriyw.germann2118]

@@MattWagner Great news! Will that expansion also include Deir Ezzor?

[@MattWagner]

@@dmitriyw.germann2118 Yes

[@Brian-rp5cv]

@@MattWagner any chance we’ll see an expansion to the South too?

[@Duvstep910]

Been playing Jane's Longbow 2 recently till this comes out; love the videos Wags. Hope to get a gaming laptop by year end so i can enjoy DCS properly 🇯🇲

[@ShiShawPocketSand]

How many missions in DCS can utilize an Apache? I love it but it has a pretty specific use scenario and while I haven't played much of DCS, I'm not sure that what I've seen so far is very helicopter friendly.

[@MattWagner]

Using the mission editor, there are near-limitless attack helo scenarios that can be built.

[@dotChuckles]

What is the VR implementation of this? I don't see an option to pick left/right/both eye. I don't fancy having to drive a jeep with a periscope and underwear on my head to play a DCS module.

[@mhe0815]

It is part of the realism. No avoiding it.

[@dotChuckles]

@@mhe0815 sadly I can't. When I can use both eyes it's not a problem. But right eye only won't work because of degraded sight in that eye. It's an option in every other module, so I'm going to assume they've just not got to it yet. But would be good to know.

[@mhe0815]

@@dotChuckles While right eye would be the realistic option, making it left or both as additional options would make total sens. All other helmet-sight equipped planes have that, so I think it is a reasonable thing to ask for.

[@F3PIZZA]

I can’t wait to see what people do with hardware on this one!

[@mobiuszero1018]

Casmo must be over the damn moon by now! (And I'm referring to Casmo from CasmoTv(sp?),a YTer who does DCS and was once a Apache pilot)

[@TheSking20]

When selecting this video I noticed the eye glasses on the pilot . Are these still being worn for laser protection and are crew members allowed to wear contacts.

[@IkeThe9th]

Wags, I would like to buy a vowel. Awesome vid - can’t wait!

[@azrzgaming]

Thank you for thr awesome video Matt! Can't wait for it mate!

[@flightsimulatoradventures7246]

Looks great! Eagerly standing by!

[@SsgtHolland]

Hey Matt, I have a question: The segmented diamond is explained at 3:57 as the head tracker, relative to the aircraft. At points in the video, like at 0:39 and 9:20 the diamond does not move. It looks like it's caged to the center with the cued LOS reticle in the middle. Can you show us how it moves in an upcoming video?

[@MattWagner]

It is fixed to ahead of the aircraft.

[@SsgtHolland]

@@MattWagner So it does not move when your head moves? Then how does it represent your head position? (I'm just trying to absorb the functions of the HDU, perhaps a bit slow on the uptake)

[@MattWagner]

@@SsgtHolland When you see it centered in the HDU, you know you are facing directly forward.

[@starfleetau]

Know that ugly mug for along while now BM. Nice video Wags, good vid showing the info on the mono there.

[@LtRiot]

Are you going to be able to flip the thing up and off your eyes when its not needed?

[@MattWagner]

Press I to disable.

[@LtRiot]

Absolutely incredible product

[@macedk]

You lost me at "hey everyone" ;) Sound complex x 100 :)

[@orlock20]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5PSYZSCgbWMraM

[@macedk]

@@orlock20 Copilot is me ;)

[@TheSirBlackbird]

Hello, like the KA-50's helmet viewfinder, can we choose left or right for sharpening in VR?

Yes. Right, left or both! =)

[@TheSirBlackbird]

@ EXCELLENT, merci :)

[@tacair4271]

“The scene of your future crash site” LOL

[@ArizonaGoldHunters]

... Also serves to alert the crew the precise location and future scene of crash if no inputs are made.... 3:40. Fricken hilarious!!!!

[@kanesaunders8931]

Any idea why my hmd dispay is tilted one way in vr? Even when level on the ground looking straight out the front the hmd looks angled 3-4 degrees to one side. Is very annoying

[@zentriceggofficial]

I will be building my own collective control for this module complete with Oled or LCD.

[@pleasant8557]

Does ED know the HDU line of sight is set far too high in VR version? The top of the display is up along the top of the pilots cockpit window cross member. Barely visible.

[@MattWagner]

No such issue here. You may want to check your IHADSS B/S.

[@janee7995]

How far along is the ka50 upgrade? It's getting very quiet

[@stopomccampet]

great video, when will we see the 2.99 that you are playing on?

[@chipwillis]

Holy Shit! So much detail in this. Learning curve time!

[@qq11ttee]

cant wait for the next AH-64D video ...

[@95couver]

in VR the sight's symbology is placed pretty high. When I try to boresight, I have to use the rect box at the bottom of the symbology instead of the xhairs since it sits so high. Can that be adjusted?

[@MattWagner]

You can scrunch down or adjust eye view up or down.

[@indyjons321]

When Brad is the thumbnail. Lol

[@droid2478]

Hey can I ask something does the ihadss hud field of regrad shows the range of PNVS and the gun azimuth and elevation? and if the pilot uses NV does the NV no longer work if the pilot look way beyond the range of the field of regard?

[@FinsaneLorist]

Matt! Any idea why my CPG Polarity doesn't stay BHOT, just snaps back to WHOT?

[@MattWagner]

No such issue here, sounds like a controls setup error.

[@crispy1688]

Ka-50 III... i need to know about this!!

[@oilers8990]

Why is the edge of the HDU display canted, but the symbology minus water line, straight up and down? 🤨 Field of regard box should always be stuck with 90 degree angles to the edge of the display.

[@willvvf161]

Doesn't the PNVS video "lag" behind the LOS, meaning that the video will slew off to the side as the pilot turns their head, to keep the PNVS video and LOS aligned? Kinda like an exaggerated version of the motion smoothing on a cell phone camera.

[@MrStefan232]

Game changer for the helo community in the DCS world.

[@hexpulatwork]

Where is this factory he is cruising around in the 1st 30 seconds this area looks fun

[@MattWagner]

A part of the upcoming eastern expansion of the Syria map.

[@foxykaruptsock3213]

@@MattWagner Rest of Persia added to all the empty spots ? .. when or is it even on the list to be done ?

[@solidsnakekillsu3783]

So Matt in the video description it says December release any chance of a little more of a date or something

[@joshuaw4217]

Amazing work.

[@thewhismurproductions1528]

So incredibly cool! Is that Oxide in the thumbnail?

[@LorenzoDiamond1]

Can you set an option to hiadds Always boresighted?

[@dm19881]

Awesome! Digital bad guys will have no idea what's coming for them

[@Jacktherookie_]

Will AH-64D include M-TADS?

[@BoPunk]

When in VR, will the helmet display and monocle only appear in the users right display? If so, the immersion will be epic...

[@MattWagner]

forums.eagle.ru/topic/283298-dcs-ah-64d-faq/#comment-4787659

[@Alex_Eicher]

Now you have successfull finished your tutorial. Let‘s star with your first hot mission….

[@AlexC259]

Thanks for your info videos

[@MarcTNL]

The horizon-line is not at the horizon. It is below about 15 degrees... Am I missing something here ?

[@MattWagner]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4DRdKSwdpukjc0

[@timothyjburton]

Does the display only show on the right eye when used in VR?

[@MattWagner]

forums.eagle.ru/topic/283298-dcs-ah-64d-faq/#comment-4787659

[@relaxwithgriffin5393]

Hopefully, this module will be released around 26 Nov

[@MattWagner]

December 2021

[@stopomccampet]

@@MattWagner is the steam date with 1st december correct?

[@neilharrah7365]

I want to know what those 61 objects are in the module manager in the top left of the menu 😂

[@nrosko]

Amazing i can't wait. How does this work in VR?