Real AH-64 pilot gives cockpit orientation

[@floornuts8422]

Man the Apache has such a wonderfully streamlined cockpit layout for an aircraft with so much potential and such a wide variety of capabilities. It must have been a blast to fly this and not having to dedicate so much extra situational awareness to instruments and displays so frequently.

[@CasmoTV]

The big rig was a blast to fly.

[@deetwodcs4683]

Just compare a cockpit like this to a russian helicopter cockpit.. It seems way simpler and that makes me excited for the release because a steep learning curve just to take off makes me not even want to start. It still has to be fun imo. edit: after doing the startup training for a couple times it's actually not too bad with the "newer" helicopters like the KA-50.

[@henrikoldcorn]

Emergency jettison on the collective - sounds like someone anticipated having to use that in a real hurry!

[@bronco5334]

In all fairness, any situation that requires emergency jettison, probably needs to be done in a hurry and is ALSO a situation you can't afford to take your hands off the collective!

[@Dragonrc.]

@@bronco5334 It was put into EPs because getting rid of all that weight can be the difference between continued flight on one engine and not.

[@CasmoTV]

^this

[@bronco5334]

@@Dragonrc. Failing to see how that conflicts with what I said. In any situation that requires the aircrew to dump stores, they cannot afford to take their hands off the collective, because that situation requires them to actively fly the aircraft through the emergency. Engine failures close to the ground definitely count as "not the time to take your hand off the flight controls", and a mechanical fault is one of the few reasons a helicopter would need an emergency jettison. In fixed wing aircraft, there is an additional reason for emergency jettison: to clean up the aircraft to increase aerodynamic performance in response to a missile or air threat. This is ALSO not the time to take your hands off the primary flight controls. However, rotary wing aircraft are never going to defeat a missile kinetically (through energy drain tactics), whether they dump their stores or not- they just don't have the airspeed or altitude to do it. So this situation doesn't really apply to rotary wing. Meaning, the only reason for an emergency jettison is because either A) there is a mechanical fault and the pilot needs to get rid of weight to remain airborne, or B) the pilot has realized he has put the aircraft into a collision flight path that cannot be recovered from without getting rid of weight to increase climb rate (IE, pilot error). In either case, the pilot doesn't have time to take his hand off the collective to hit a button on the dash. So what I said stands. If you have to hit the emergency jettison, you are in a situation where you need your hand on the collective. I'm fully open to learning about any situation that would not conform to my assertion, if you can think of one.

[@Dragonrc.]

@@bronco5334 Just a statement not meant to to correct in anyway

[@DollarMenuFinnesse]

This platform is what will get me to download DCS and spend the time learning aircraft. Absolutely love rotary wing and the Apache is a beast! Thanks for the info!

[@VRTrucker]

Nice Thanks Casmo, interesting to have tour of the cockpit. You've just made me even more eagar for the DCS Apache.

[@CasmoTV]

Thanks for watching! More to come.

[@tonymarcella13]

Thanks for this. I know where my go to guides will be once this and the Kiowa comes out, keep up the awesome work dude!

[@104thMaverick]

Incredibly informative sir, thanks for the taking the time to put this together, looking forward to flying this thing!

[@mikesolyom6884]

In one of the photos I noticed there was a pane of glass separating the front seater from the back seater. My question is this: with that glass in the way how is the back seater supposed to throw a kneeboard at the front seater when he says or does something dumb? I feel that glass barrier will interfere with the opportunity for learning that comes with getting clocked in the head with a kneeboard.

[@CasmoTV]

Kept me safe from such instances.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@CasmoTV Underrated comment :D

[@Johnwilkinsonofficial]

maybe thats what the det cord is for! you have to earn it with truly blue ribbon prime cut idiocy though.

[@arguy3297]

Thanks for the video, I'm starting to get the hang of the Hind with help from your videos. I pre-ordered the Apache today as I feel I'm getting to be fairly successful with the Hind and have been told the Apache should be much easier.

[@davidgrimardias8740]

Wow... That's the release I was waiting for to get DCS... Cannot wait for a decent AH-64D sim since Jane's Longbow 2..

[@blave549]

These videos are super helpful. I've been an Apache fan since Jane's Longbow, and you've explained a lot of things that I have always wondered about. Thanks!

[@Void304]

I've always been a fixed wing guy in DCS. There just weren't any helicopters available that sparked my interest. But, now...NOW, I'm finally getting something that I want to sink my teeth into. I've seen living, breathing Apaches and Cobras at various times and distances in my life and they're mesmerizing machines. I'm very much looking forward to learning more about one of them. Anyway, great video, Casmo. Can hardly wait for more.

[@RamadiTaxiDriver60M]

Hey man just saw you on CW Lemoine Chanel. I didn’t know you were in Erbil. I flew for the Kurdish Air Force (out of Erbil) for 3 years after I finished my deployment as a DUSTOFF guy (GA Guard) during the Mosul/ISIS fight. Back in the Guard and doing the 64E AQC. Should be at JRTC this June. 1-151 ARB. Thank you for what you are doing for the RW community!

[@CasmoTV]

Yeah man! Erbil was amazing. Stay safe out there!

[@MilesStratton]

It's reassuring to see how much is automated in the Apache. Flying a helicopter is challenging enough, trying to do that under combat conditions is a WHOLE different ball game. The less you have to worry about and concentrate on the better!

[@CasmoTV]

It makes life much better in the big rig.

[@jameshewitt8828]

On the British apache engine condition levers, there's a Vent option too for ground run purposes ie compressor washes

[@lindsaybrown5897]

thatll be helpful for DCS ops

[@jaynuck]

Thanks for posting Casmo!

[@prichardgs]

Ok now I can't wait-grat walkthrough -THANK YOU!

[@alexpitts7634]

Thanks Casmo. We’re lucky to have ya

[@LaggerYT1337]

Awesome, thanks for doing this. :)

[@CasmoTV]

You bet. Hopefully I didn’t miss anything; I’m sure someone will tell me lol.

[@CasmoTV]

You bet. Hopefully I didn’t miss anything; I’m sure someone will tell me lol.

[@CajunFoots]

Casmo you are the man. Thanks so much. I can’t wait til that thing is released. (CajunPilot)

[@realQuiGon]

Great video, hope you can go into a bit more detail in the next Apache videos :)

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

5:27 Finally I learn what that thing is for. Always wondered what it was in all those sims that didn't explain it... :D

[@SimDeck]

Great stuff. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Subscribed.

[@jessecarlton2021]

Gonna sub and follow, cuz any expert knowledge about the AH-64 is gonna be amazing. This helicopter is the reason I started played DCS.

[@SsgtHolland]

Great video's, Cas! Very clear and pointy.

[@CasmoTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@maxwarrior3324]

Can't wait :) thanks, this video is very useful

[@CasmoTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@stewsaquarium1397]

As far as aircrafts go there is nothing more badass then the Apache

[@seance1253]

Love it, cant wait...

[@hidayatoceandar5004]

This is gold. Thanks alot.

[@sabatheus]

The Longbow hype is real! I am building my sim pit specifically for this aircraft (mostly with Virpil controls). How about you guys? What are you going to employ for the (I’m sure) monstrous amount of buttons switches and dials this module will require?

[@ComdrStew]

Wonder how many people are starting to make Apache Sim Pits.

[@after_midnight9592]

Pilots side doesn't look that complex, looks clean and very automated cockpit with most of the stuff on cyclic/collective and two displays.

[@sabatheus]

@@after_midnight9592 If it's anything like I remember from Jane's Longbow...looks can be deceiving.

[@10percenttrue]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@tommeier1888]

Love it, thank you!

[@sandman11]

This is definitely gonna be a challenge

[@CasmoTV]

If I can figure it out anyone can. 🤟🏼

[@Dravira]

Eh easier than the gazelle

[@theFM78]

0:26 Are you allowed to fly in sunglasses? IIRC from AH-64D manual there was a restriction due to the bad MFD readability while looking at them through sunglasses. Or it's no more a problem on latest Apache versions?

[@CasmoTV]

Did it all the time. Pending light situation it could be hard to read but you can crank those up pretty bright.

[@Robin-zu4re]

Very nice video. Concise and well explained.

[@CasmoTV]

Thank you kindly.

[@gugabedx]

Cool vid, thanks for sharing!

[@OLIV3R_YT]

Thanks!

[@Cramblit]

Boy after this in depth break down I feel I could fly the thing. Not well mind you..

[@CasmoTV]

Practically flies itself.

[@AutonomiusTV]

@@CasmoTV How does it compare to the autopilot channels of the Ka-50?

[@CasmoTV]

@@AutonomiusTV it’s much more better. But the ka suffers from the fact that you’re using a joystick and not a real cyclic which will hold its place.

[@meanderingmarley3910]

Nice! A far cry from the Alpha model steam gauge days!

[@gunzup64]

Interesting video. Kind of off topic but I'm 34, prior service enlisted, have a degree in aerospace and a PPL. Always wanted to fly gunships. Would it be worth it to go back and drop a warrant packet or am I too old?

[@CasmoTV]

I’m not sure the age anymore but you’re close. That being said, where there is a will there is a waiver.

[@____________6145]

I heard something along the lines of "it is possible to transport people on the outside of the aircraft in a emergency" and would like to know if that is true

[@CasmoTV]

It is true.

[@____________6145]

@@CasmoTV cool thx for the information

[@julianviefers6703]

So question does the apache not have a rwr? or if it does where does it get displayed in your helmet?

[@CasmoTV]

It’s on the MPD

[@julianviefers6703]

@@CasmoTV ty👍

[@marekgrzejszczak2901]

Cuold you possibly tell me what is on the left and behind of the pilot and gunner seat(above collective and left panel)? Asking for reference for modeling.

[@macedk]

Welcome sir, to the internet fame, may your journey be great :)

[@NatendoSwitch]

man. Those MPDs having the rows of 6 buttons, instead of 5 is going to kill me in DCS VR. :P

[@paulf1389]

I have to ask this. Is there a qualification flight called The Bag in real life and if so, do you think it will be implemented in the DCS module if and when it comes?

[@CasmoTV]

Yes there is but I can’t see it being a thing. Maybe...

[@paulf1389]

@@CasmoTV Thanks Cosmo, guess I’ll just have to try and build my own.....somehow

[@CasmoTV]

@@paulf1389 all it does is prevent you from seeing outside the cockpit with your unaided (Left) eye. Makes you use the PNVS. I’ll post a video about it some time.

[@paulf1389]

@@CasmoTV Cool, that would be great, thank you.

[@DOGosaurus_rex]

do you think that fying the huey in DCS will help with flying the apache in dcs?

[@CasmoTV]

I think the -50 would be better.

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

Any release of F-4 Phantoms, F-104 Starfighter??

[@irishpat64]

Thank You Casmo,I enjoyed your recent interviews on 2 of my favorite podcasts Question....Is the Flight grip very similar to the hornets? Also Will you be working with DCS and helping in Apache Development ? Thx

[@CasmoTV]

I don’t have much to offer on the technical side of apaches. I can spout the tactics but I’m too far removed from the cockpit and didn’t have a ton of hours in it to be a SME for nitpicking it to perfection. Never sat in a hornet but I’m pretty sure there are no similarities there.

[@CasmoTV]

@17ll3 x214 the low level hell podcast. Link should be in the show notes.

[@danielcarlos7101]

Very cool video, congratulations! 🇧🇷👍🏿

[@Makos93]

Where can I read those AH-64 manuals you speak of? When I try to search "ah 64 manual" I only get Aircrew Training manual. No avionics or cockpit layout.

[@CasmoTV]

I added a link to the notes.

[@IsegrimSTP]

Conceptionally seen the AH-64D Pilots Cockpit Layout is pretty often like reversed to the KA 50s

[@CasmoTV]

They must have gotten some backwards pictures!

[@IsegrimSTP]

I don't think so I think it's just an other Layout since the MI 24s Pilot Cockpit comes also to enough similarities.

[@CasmoTV]

Yeah I’m just being sarcastic.

[@IsegrimSTP]

@@CasmoTV 😁

[@indyjons321]

I can't wait to hear "Aft deck fire"

[@CasmoTV]

Autorotate, sit on the cyclic and put your helmet on backwards. Let the investigators figure it out.

[@NoFlightZone]

Is it able to pre purchase yet? :)

[@grantechsweng5268]

Thank you.

[@guitartrav4299]

Will there ever be a “Cobra” mod ???... awesome video

[@CasmoTV]

I hope so!

[@julianviefers6703]

Text your buddies, ah yes just casually text your buddies back home while you firing off some missiles/rockets 😂😂

[@Johnny641]

Thanks for the info Casmo. Curious to know your opinions on how friendly you think the module will be will to single person play ? I am sure ED has thought long and hard about this, especially with the F14 being out and being workable. What were the actual roles during an Op of the AH64 between the front and back seat ?? Does the pilot have any roles in the engagements or is that all front seat work ??

[@CasmoTV]

It’s a decidedly 2 person aircraft. Yea both seats are involved in shooting SOMETIMES. There are a ton of ways to use the weapons which I hope to cover in this series. As for single player; I know the Kiowa module has some pretty great AI to help so I suspect the same will be happening here.

[@Johnny641]

@@CasmoTV Looking forward to the vids. One other point you mentioned that you often switched seats, I was lead to believe that in the UK AH64's that the front seat is the designated vehicle Commander (this could be just hearsay) If you as the senior guy in the helo, would the front seat be the vehicle commander or would you be the Cmdr regardless of which seat you were in ?? Also want to say thanks for your Vid on the Gaz, currently learning the module and loving it.

[@CasmoTV]

Brits might do things different and more restrictive. I’ve been the PC in both seats. There is no correlation to us.

[@Johnny641]

@@CasmoTV Thanks again mate, the info I have on the UK use could well be wrong, appreciate your time.

[@Pteparts69]

@@Johnny641 I do believe I heard prince Harry mention in an interview while he was in Afghan that generally in the UK the front seater is the more experienced pilot, however he was an exception to that. Ill try to find the video to confirm, but what you're saying definitely sounds familiar.

[@ryansta]

Thank you

[@i.b.4165]

This cockpit is way beyond multi-tasking... 😳

[@jimmehjiimmeehh9748]

I am curious, when you det cord the canopy, is the aircraft still flyable or will the canopy fly up into the rotors?

[@CasmoTV]

It wouldn’t much matter if you had to blow the canopy.

[@rinzler2649]

Since I was little I’ve been wanting to be an Apache pilot for the U.S army. I’m 15 now and after I finish college and I’m 22 I’m signing up for this.

[@CasmoTV]

You can join before 22 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rinzler2649]

@@CasmoTV I’ll be 22 after I finish college so that’s why I said it like that😀

[@xenomorphelv4265]

does the pilot has control to fire weapons (rockets, guns, missiles) ? or only the gunner can fire them ?

[@CasmoTV]

Pilot can shoot everything too but he can’t squirt the laser to guide a missile.

[@hamasaki0060]

Hey Casmo, Just want to ask can the back seat pilot operate and fire the Hellfire missile?

[@cypher9000]

Wait, what?! It's being added to DCS? That's great! Are Eagle Dynamics building it or someone else?

[@CasmoTV]

ED from what I gather.

[@after_midnight9592]

@17ll3 x214 The way they did FA18 and F16, we'll get a half-working beta build.

[@godofm3tal1]

"management by exception". aka... "dummy lights" lmao

[@brunodavidferreira5781]

What os better, the AH-1 COBRA ir Apache, why army have this tel types ir helicopters?

[@DaemonPhobos]

Depending on the version their capabilities may differ. I suppose you mean the Z model cobra and the E model Apache. They are pretty much similar in capabilities. Z pros: sidewinder integration, large 6x8 inch double MFDs with DFD, the TSS has higher zoom and resolution than at least the MTADS. Apache pros: higher survivability due to larger airframe and cockpit armor, TCDL MMA allowing for UAV flight path and sensor control, inertial guided, FCR assisted Longbow hellfire missiles, the 30mm gun system packs twice the explosive power per minute of fire with 1050/1200 rounds vs 750 on the cobra, FCR with terrain profile, air to air and air to ground modes and radar frequency interferometer. Personally, I would prefer the apache

[@chrisreddick36]

I can’t wait to hear “Rotor RPM Low” oh no

[@joeds3775]

Finally a job made for back seat drivers...

[@dude_Z900_Official]

would love to move the belly gun with my vr goggles

[@CasmoTV]

Yeah wonder how that’ll be implemented... probably possible!

[@Essac168Crown]

Is that real ? could you tell me where did you get those intel ?

[@CesarCortezDuron-u8i]

Bro pulled the same manual i learned from

[@czesiek77PL]

Hi there, great video. Are you a pilot of this?

[@CasmoTV]

I am

[@realQuiGon]

@czesiek77PL He literally says that at the beginning of the video (0:20) as well as in the video title

[@czesiek77PL]

@@realQuiGon Yes, sorry for that. Just skipped to the juicy part. I am asking whether You sir have some photos of the cockpit and willing to share as a reference for modeling/texturing.

[@CasmoTV]

No nothing that I can share beyond these photos which are from open source internet.

Well i Dont play dcs, but it will be Fun to just look around in war thunder and know whats what for.

[@Zarma4074]

Almost there, almost there....

[@youngsouljag08]

Attack!!!!!!

[@sterlingarcher4989]

I’d be happy to get this aircraft without weapons, so I can learn how to fly it first.

[@CasmoTV]

It’s not that hard. If I can do it anyone can

[@sterlingarcher4989]

@@CasmoTV I know, I just want it nooooow! 🤫

[@SethMcFartlane]

You're breaking OPSEC!

[@CasmoTV]

...wut

[@SteviePonder123]

Real cool, how was your mouth not taped shut by any government for any of this?

[@CasmoTV]

All that’s open source, my man.

[@SteviePonder123]

@@CasmoTV Jesus...

[@SteviePonder123]

@@CasmoTV all really interesting thanks.

[@bartacomuskidd775]

Rather Spartan eh?

[@flymachine1979]

K50 stay the king !

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

These are great. Wonder if you and perhaps some of your buddies do a reaction vid on something like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYbXqoiKgcqKZ8k Would be interesting in hearing the thought process of a good morale boosting cool maneuver to the oh shit moment and aftermath of the event. I chose this one as I know the crew survived.

[@bartacomuskidd775]

I have to admit, i love the immersion of the DCS Mi8. Manual fiddle'age of switches. I dont care for the DCS Huey, it doesnt seem to need any respect. Almost like i didnt need to learn how to fly it. The Mi8, i have to manage and plan my attacks and approaches thoughtfully. And she might be fat, but the Hip moves. Im *afraid* the DCS Apache is going to feel exactly like the Huey. LIke a video game. Eagle Dynamics has a habit of prioritizing the GUI's and OPs very low. After seeing this, it seems the Apache is nothing but a GUI and a stick. Combine with a arcade'y flight model? IDK. Someone please restore my faith in the upcoming DCS AH64d Apache module.

[@CasmoTV]

The real Apache is a video game. I’ve looked outside at altitude after being on the sight for so long and literally been surprised I’m flying. Sorry bud.

[@arguy3297]

This is one thing I like about the Hind too, very low tech with easy to understand gauges for rotor pitch, VSI, heading, gyros, moving map, simple rocker switches for power, fire control, etc. So if you want an attack helo maybe just get the Hind.

[@dmac1589]

"upcoming" release...lol you mean a few years from now

[@RamadiTaxiDriver60M]

Beetle beetle...

[@CasmoTV]

The dreaded beetle.

[@saxx001]

And that Prince Harry was supposed to be a pilot, my arse, he was a passenger in the front seat.

[@CasmoTV]

Can’t speak for him. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@justaregularguy3827]

I thought this was the actual dcs. Model with him messing with the Controls and remembering stuff..... This is pointless

[@CasmoTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261]

Wholeheartedly disagree, mate. I'd rather get a brief tour from a guy who flew Apaches vs. half-a-dozen bumbling preview vids from people who don't really know what they're talking about.

[@justaregularguy3827]

@@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261 k

[@Happy-tp4jd]

What's the point of having them switch seats, Seems rather dumb.....

[@CasmoTV]

....wut

[@Happy-tp4jd]

@@CasmoTV Happy blitz! just messing with ya

[@CasmoTV]

Oh I know. I was about to put you up for adoption.

[@Happy-tp4jd]

@@CasmoTV ApAcHe IsnT EvEn ThAT GoOd BrO

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@Happy-tp4jd It'S nOt As StEaLtHy As A CoMaNcHe!

[@royrached6668]

3 taliban probably hit bi ah 64 before dislike this video lol

[@Dave_ess]

Christ, you have to inout coords and text with left hand... yuck!

[@CasmoTV]

Gotta keep the right hand free to mix margaritas.