AlphaOneSix

Well, it's not a computer, it's purely analog in the Ka-50, but all turbine-powered helicopters are like this...you set the throttle at some predefined setting and leave it there, and the engine governors (which are either all or mostly hydromechanical) take care of the rest. So in that sense, the AH-64D will be very similar to the Ka-50., you just set the throttles to FLY and you're done.

No, the "by" means that March 31st is the deadline, so to speak. Strictly speaking, "by March 31" could mean anytime from now until March 31. Although realistically we'd need to see the cold start video first.

It's only counterintuitive because you're applying logic to it that doesn't apply. If you were trained how to use it, it would be perfectly intuitive.

There will not be a campaign at EA release, but there will be one added sometime during Early Access by the time it is officially released.

Glad we could help! I think as the original poster you have the option to tag a forum post as the answer to your issue, which gives the thread the "answered" tag.

There is a knob at the base of the collective that is used to adjust the amount of friction that is applied without pressing the friction release button. The game apparently assumes that you have it cranked down, so that you can't move the collective without depressing the friction release button. This can be disabled in the "Special" tab in the "Options" window in the "Mi-8MTV-2" section. Find the "Collective Brake Mode" option and make sure it is set to "Default" and not "Hydro lock".

There is an option that makes the collective not move unless you have the collective force trim (brake) released...maybe that is checked on accident?

Not currently planned to be able to. Maybe at some future date. At least that is my understanding.

This is one of those things where you just need to go out and do it a bunch and it will become much easier. Doesn't lend itself to learning by reading.

Don't put words in my mouth that I did not say. What I wrote and what you interpreted are not equivalent statements.

I'm no enemy of FLIR, why would you paint me as such? Your arguments are so full of fallacies that they are difficult to read on their own merits.

So many of us were all typing replies at the same time. As usual @Raptor9's answer is the least snarky and most complete.

The snarky answer to this is: You have the manual, what does the manual say? The non-snarky answer to this is: No.

This is already the case with Open Beta and everyone complains all the time. Speaking of which, you knew the possibilities of delays when you pre-ordered the AH-64D module, yet here you are...complaining.

If it is still like it used to be, the closed beta testers don't have a checklist or script, it is up to them to perform tests on their own. They do also confirm bugs by trying to duplicate them under various conditions, as well as confirm the resolution of bugs.

That's not the argument and you know it.

I guess I just don't get why you don't want some people to be able to enjoy it. As for me, I'm happy that as many people as possible will be able to.

You're obviously welcome to use the right eye only, as I'm sure most will do. It seems ridiculous for a commercial product that is trying to be accessible to as many people as possible to limit that accessibility.

ED has already said that it will be selectable for left, right, or both eyes in VR.

Not officially, no.

PNF. Pilot not flying. The switches are well within reach of both pilots.

Shooting at bridges in Desert Storm

It's March 31st. Depending on where in the world you are, it may show up as April 1st due to the time of day that Steam uses. In the U.S., it shows on Steam as March 31st.

Only the mount, no turret. The 3d model was done when they still planned to implement it. Now that they are not, the turrets are gone, but those mount points remain.

No DIRCM visible in that video. We are only getting the missile warning system (...well, and the third wing pylon). The mounting points for the DIRCM turrets are there, as they were planning to implement the DIRCM when they did the 3D model, but now that it has been removed as a feature, they've removed the turrets but left the mounting locations on the 3D model.