DCS: Ka-50 PVI-800 Basic Navigation

In this third instalment, I introduce the PVI-800 and Abris which can be used for basic navigation of the Ka-50. Using the PVI-800, I demonstrate how you can enter up to six waypoints and direct the Ka-50 towards each of them using 'Route Mode. In the next video we will look in depth at the other functions of the PVI-800.

[@drahomirpolach8890]

I have seen a lot of tutorials about Ka-50 but your videos are the best. Beautiful, understandable English and almost teacher-like explanations. Please "Sir Attenborough" keep it up :)

[@bigsexy8707]

You should do more tutorials mate, super well made and easy to follow

[@chadvader974]

How come you stopped making videos they are the best on the internet!

[@russm3831]

I totally agree.

[@Eggyboi33]

very clear tutorial mate really helped thanks.

[@nathanalvar9156]

Man this video was so helpful, please make more man! you got a talent

[@atempestrages5059]

Excellent video- keen for more on the Ka-50. :)

[@colbillington]

Just found this, the follow on tutorial would be much appreciated Squawk 🙏

[@ionutcrismaru7353]

Please add more videos. They are the best!

[@simonegaliazzo2520]

Best Ka-50 tutorials maker! I can't wait for next! Awesome job!

[@chimpy5598]

Your really good at teaching these mechanics, can you make more videos?

[@SquawksHead]

Thank you. I finally got around to it! Hope you are still enjoying the Black Shark.

[@elixair7066]

Very good tutorial. My english is basic but I think I understood most of your explanations. I have just acquired the Ka-50 module and your videos are very educational. Only a french translation is missing 😉

[@wade3166]

Very good video, you did a great job and explaining it clearly and made it easy to understand.

[@SquawksHead]

Thanks! Really appreciated. Next up will be an in-depth look at the PVI-800.

[@BlueBaron3x7]

You only made 3 video's Mr Squawk and I don't own an Heli but am thinking of buying a KA-50 but I'll sub, got link from FB.

[@cheekburek6672]

Very well explained, thank you!

[@pinkfloyd7572]

Nicely done. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@Shaheen47Falcon]

Could you pls make more Ka-50 tutorial videos they are very helpful thx!!!

[@SquawksHead]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I hope to get back to making videos before long and having more of an online presence for DCS and other games I enjoy. Streaming set up needs some work but hope to be back soon. In the mean time, Fly safe

[@marcosechi8820]

Will you be back for more excellent tutorials?

[@SquawksHead]

That is the plan. It's been too long!

[@SquawksHead]

Eventually made it! :)

[@heroes1945]

Pls, make video about abris

[@Tome4kkkk]

Has the cockpit model been updated as of TODAY or do we have to wait for BS3 release?

[@racingtheweb]

Let's say that I have some target coordinates. What am I supposed to do? If I enter those coordinates in the PVI-800 I won't see my target on the Abris and I won't know where the target is located on the map. This is bad. So what am I supposed to do in order to locate and destroy enemy targets, knowing their coordinates? Thx

[@SquawksHead]

You have to plot the coordinates directly into the ABRIS or if flying your own missions you can pre populate the ABRIS with the waypoints you created. To manually input waypoints select 'PLAN' on the ABRIS (then SELECT and UNLOAD any previously stored plan), Click DRAW (use right dial to move cursor to coords) then click ADD. Once finished plotting all points, click ADD then ENTER then PLAN then ACTIV. Be sure to make sure the ABRIS is using Decimal units as described in this video. Hope this helps :)

[@racingtheweb]

@@SquawksHead So, if I'm not mistaken, I have to move the cursor in the Abris all over the map untill I find the exact coordinates of my target. That's not super easy, but I'll try it. Thank you

[@keepwalking6041]

hm strange i don't see the auto director lines when i choose it.. is it because i maybe have the route mode on? or just waypoint system on?..

[@lasselahti4056]

I know now how to choose fx1 fx2 etcetc for inu fixing before flyover (or skval fixing) the nav system. BUT in missions there are separate fx1 in attack zone and BEFORE that fx1 there is an airfield named fxpoitn (was it fxU5GL, point is airfield code instead of fx + number) . How do I choose that airfield named fixpoint to flyover? ("FIXPNT" button + what?, like with fx1 it would be FIXPNT button + 1 (like in here). But how do i choose that first one on the track named fxUG5L ? Confused.

[@Welther47]

Will you do a complete tutorial for the Ka-50?

[@SquawksHead]

I'm currently checking out the AH-64D but hope to return to more tutorials in the near future as time allows. Thanks for watching.

[@TheDiego1255]

how do you disengage autopilot route mode back into heading hold

[@SquawksHead]

To disengage route mode you have to re centre (move to the middle) the corresponding switch located on the collective. Unfortunately it's not 'clickable' and has to be bound in the controls menu. On the collective you should see a switch marked 'route' (fwd) and 'decent' (aft). This is the switch that needs to be moved back to the central position to come out of route mode.

[@TheDiego1255]

Thanks I see it now it's just a toggle you can press the route key bind twice Thanks for the videos keep up the good work look forward to some Apache content.

[@Pedrovskyy]

Where is the next part?

[@SquawksHead]

It's been a long time coming but I finally found time to release further videos. Please see my new PVI800 Advanced Video if still interested in the Black Shark :)

[@keepwalking6041]

also.. is this just on my shark or what?--when you in middle of flight disengage the trimmer-reset it to ZERO-or whatever default is when u reset it..the chopper goes ballistic and breaks in half?? wtf

[@SquawksHead]

Apologies it took me so long to return to this question. I'm finally managing to get more content out! I'm sure you've probably worked it out by now but yes, resetting the trimmer in flight will make the Helicopter go 'ballistic' if you are considerably far away from the default trim. Personally I only ever 'reset' the trimmer if I'm stable on the ground.

[@papiohunter2172]

No follow up video?

[@SquawksHead]

Working on it :)

[@SquawksHead]

I finally got around to it. Please see my PVI 800 Advanced Tutorial along with the 'fixing the INU' video. Hope they help.

[@papiohunter2172]

@@SquawksHead Awesome! Best KA-50 tutorials on youtube by far!

[@arthuratedgecycles]

can u show us how to go fast in the ka 50 please?

[@bigsexy8707]

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