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First off, as far as I know, that autopilot, which isn't an autopilot but a stabilizer, and doppler system are not connected. For the stabilizing channels to work correctly, you'll need to trim the helicopter fairly good before the channels will be able to make it work for you. The doppler system shows the deviation from a desired track. So if you want to fly 278 and you see the needle point 10 degrees to the left, it means you are travelling roughly 268 instead of 278 and should turn right to intercept the 278 track. The doppler system takes into account drift by wind. One of my wing mates (132nd.Makeshift) wrote a great document on the use of the ground speed and drift angle indicator. Although this centres on flying a PAR (Precision Approach Radar) approach, it will give you a good indication on how to use the instrument. You can find it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6qQgASGyF_9WHZHZ2xwS1pDaWs/view

Release approach from the approach window, click the small triangle in the upper left corner.

This is from Ciribob a while back:

The mortar unit is standard, I don't know if you can change that. There is another snippet of script in this thread a while back where a dropped unit can be set to invisible.

His last facebook post tells otherwise, be patient, things will work out.

Does it start up? IF so, does the temperature stay between its limits, the temperature gauge is located to the right of the start panel of the APU.

First, check if your circuit breakers for the de-icing system are actually engaged, otherwise, turn them on. Next up,one post above yours; The left engine and DPD anti-ice will not activate automatically. It should be turned on manually approximately 1 minute after the right engine anti-ice activates, and only if the right engine continues to operate normally (i.e. has not lost power due to ice ingestion)

Keep looking at the Wednesday update briefs on the forums, that should give you enough information regarding bugs and features of the Mi-8. Right now, they've changed the gunners behavior as well as implement the slider AI accuracy in the mission editor in DCS2.1 We can only hope it'll make its way into 1.5 soon.

That'll be the doppler system

Can't you use the CTLD JTAC lase function? It seems to behave and work well..

The Datalink shares the UHF/VHF radio of the KA50 and, therefore, any change in frequency will need to be adressed by all pilots in the wing. We, in the 132nd, usually employ human ATC, AWACS and JTACs during our training and combat mission, all multiplayer ofcourse. When starting up the KA50, it's the FlightLead (FL) who makes the calls to ATC on the normal VHF frequency and uses the R-828 FM radio to talk to the other flight members. All other flight members start up their KA50 once clearance is given and will report "Timber Sweet" to FL to let him know they have him on ABRIS. When the flight gets pushed to another another frequency, FL will tell the flight members to "Push Tblisi approach, 127.200" on the R-828 and will receive "Timber Sweet" once the individual members have switched frequency. If the datalink is not working, the call is "Timber Sour" and will require some additional handling to get it up and running again. Once in the AO (Area of Operations) it's the FL who decides who goes where and using DL to mark targets and IP's will make a battle plan to complete the mission objectives.

Why not despawn the aircraft upon landing or taxi and spawn 4 new aircrafts with the same mission, it can already be done in DCS, no need for a new function.

It's a simulation, not a real life 100% comparison. The FM might be off, but the world simulation is also off, wind is constant, temperatures do not differ from place to place and the effects of clouds, fogs and such are also non-existent. The document you're referring to are about aerobatics and theoretical calculations, not about a heavily loaded attack helicopter about to enter a warzone. The FM may be off when compared to the RL documents you provided but keep in mind that the BS1 and BS2 where modelled after only one airframe which was in a prototype stage at that time, a lot has changed for the KA-50 in the years, as well as its flight model. As Phibes stated, I don't think you'll see an update on the KA50 with regards to FM anytime soon. First we have the merge into DCS 2.5 and F-18, after that all bets are off..

Did you assign the altitude using the altitude assign lever?

The Mi-8 should only be used against soft skinned targets with a small caliber weapons. Anything bigger will make live tough on the Mi-8. The Mi-8 excels in suppressive fire but that's not well modelled in DCS, use a script to make units behave as if they were suppressed is a good idea. All the other things have been summed up, train yourself with the sight and judging distance and make repeated runs until you're able to land rounds on or near targets. Use infinite ammo and fuel in your training, makes life easy :).

Make sure your logistics is on the correct side. Try to see if it works with a static such as a warehouse.

Yes.

You can use drawings and text in LOTATC to add nav points with text to the radar screen, allowing you to direct planes at your leisure.

Try it I'd say. Until the merge I wouldn't touch ED's implementation of em- and disembarking with a 10 feet pole. With CTLD, No problems regardless of version.

Thank you for fixing the Gunners AI in 2.0, also included is the AI slider! I'm very happy and grateful!

If it's reproducible, file a bug report and the BS guys will look into it.

Try out our wing to see if it's something you want. http://www.132ndvirtualwing.org has european people, dutch included (I'm one of them). We aim for a realistic approach but with fun in mind, not hard-core.

Would LOTATC not help in this regard? That is for dedicated persons so you can disable GCI slots on the server and have people with LOTATC being able to connect and act as GCI based on a radar simulator. Change red/blue passwords regularly and you're golden.

It's either entering ox exiting translational lift and yes, it shakes and buffets quite a bit. Also, keep note of the when exiting translational lift, e.g. on landing, add copious amounts of collective to not enter VRS and keep vertical speed stable. When you drop below 50km/h keep a close eye on your vertical speed and keep decelerating unti either a hover or touch-down.

Join a virtual squadron to get the most out of the helicopters! The Mi-8 can fullfill a lot of roles in missions and flying her is great fun!