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You can use the Ka-50 at night and kill targets with the Vikhr and cannon. 1. Use NVG. 2. Increase contrast on cockpit TV monitor. 3. Turn laser on. 4. Find target in Shkval. 5. place targeting box on target and ground stabilize(press lock once). 6. Fire Vikhr or cannon when in range. You will not get an auto track but the laser will still work for guidance. The spotlight is primarily used for landing.

The best mode for general maneuvering is the flight director mode with the heading, pitch, and bank channels selected. You the have all the stability and trim benefits but don't have to fight the autopilot.

Auto-turn-to-target mode always leaves the target slightly offset so you must fine tune the alignment of the nose to get the Vikhr within launch parameters.

I'm flying a 737-200 and LOVE the old steam driven machine! We have one -200 with an MCP and auto-throttles... nice to see that side of technology every once in awhile.

Table of contents page II and page 2-5: The spelling of cyclic is wrong. In the manual it is "cyclick"

Yes... the Helmet Mounted Sight is the most efficient way to use the Shkval.

I meant for everyone having this problem to provide a track file.

I had a look at this and it seemed that when you switched to from "autotrack" mode to "gunsite" mode the problem started. I took control after you had opened the door and it wasstill moving on it's own. I moved my hat(Shkval slewing hat) one press and it stopped and was fine after that. It may be that your hat got stuck after all the slewing you did up to that point.

Does this happen immediately after you turn the Shkval on? After you have had it on and have begun slewing it? After you have ground stabilized it? The Shkval does not stay slaved to the longitudinal axis of the helicopter. Once it is turned on it will slowly move horizontally as the nose of the chopper moves but if the gimbal limt is reached it will then move as fast as the nose of the chopper moves. If you ground stabilize it(press the lock button once) it will remain in the same position until it reaches it's gimbal limit and then will move with the same speed as the nose of the chopper until it's back within it's normal FOV. If you spend a lot of time looking down at the TV screen and don't pay attention to the direction of the nose you can easily turn the nose far enough to reach the gimbal limit of the Shkval. How about providing a track file? If it is an input related problem then try assigning the slew commnads to a hat rather then using an axis.

Me either with a E8400. XP SP2

Nice work SunDown!

Nope... the ABRIS is completely independent of the auto-flight system.

You can hot(engines running) re-arm but you have to figure it out. :)

Start by practicing on roof tops then move to control tower roof tops then a stationary train then a moving ship pad then try a moving train. :) Good luck!

Do those statements also work with the Stickwoks digital chipset in an FLCS/TQS?

You mean this PapaDoc... This was a few years back... he looked good in flaming pink. :)

Sorry... those are lessons from *Survival School*. ;)

Lesson #1: Trim, trim, and trim some more! The trimmer is your freind. #2: Using auto hover under about 5 meters will shut down 3 of the 4 channels of the autopilot stability system and losing this vital function that close to the ground can cause for many a bent bird. #3: If you find the chopper changes from a stable docile machine to a wild bronco with a mind of it's own... look down and check the autopilot stability channels because they probably aren't engaged. #4: Trim some more.

There are also ME keyboard shortcut keys which really speed up placing multiple units on the map... next best thing to copy/paste.

You only see this when the full flare and smoke trail dissipation is in view and up close to your viewpoint. 95% of the time it's not an issue.

This issue was brought up many times in testing but nothing was done. In earlier betas I was able to use the Lock On Flare FPS tweak to help with flare performance when up close and in view. This should still work with the Russian release. Search for the mod on your favorite Lock On website.

Hi guys, Here is another quick start checklist but designed with flow patterns. A flow is a sequence of actions done from memory and is normally in a pattern that keeps the pilot "flowing" along the panels as much as possible rather then switching from panel to panel. As mentioned above a flow is done from memory and then followed up with conformation from a checklist but in this case a checklist follow-up isn't necessary. It is designed to get you started and in the air quickly with minimal system tests and assumes you have a basic understanding of the cockpit layout. KA-50 Start Flows - Quick Start with limited tests. - Battery 1 and 2 - on - Nav lights - on - "ABCK" intercom switch - on - Lamp Test - press to check all lights and audible warning functioning *Ground Power - If Required* - SPU-9 Radio Panel - "HON" - Advise Ground service you want ground power. - "\" F10, F3, F1 - DC and AC ground power - on Before Engine Start Flow - Fuel meter - on - Stopped engine EGT gauge test - press - Fuel meter gauge test - press - Forward and aft fuel boost pumps - on - APU fuel shut-off valve - open - Standby attitude power - on - NAV system ground power - on - EKRAN power - on - INU power - on - INU heat - on - Voice message system test - press - Engine/APU start select switch - APU - Engine/APU start button - press - monitor APU EGT Engine Start Flow - Park brake - on - Ejection seat - arm - Left engine fuel shut-off valve - open - Anti-collision light - on - Left/right engine EEG switches - on - Rotorbrake - off - Engine/APU start select switch - left engine - Engine/APU start button - press - At 20% Ng, left engine fuel cut-off lever - open - monitor EGT and engine RPM increase to idle(60-65%) - Right engine fuel shut-off valve - open - Engine/APU start select switch - right engine - Engine/APU start button - press - At 20% Ng, right engine fuel cut-off lever - open - monitor EGT and engine RPM increase to idle(60-65%) - Engine throttle levers - auto (2 positions up) - Left and right engine generators - on - APU shut-off button - press - APU fuel shut-off valve - close - Request ground service personnel to remove ground power - "\" f10, F3, F2 - DC and AC ground power - off After Start Flow - ABRIS power - on - Standby attitude indicator - uncage and set - Running engine EGT gauge test - press - All remaining radio/datalink switches - on - Weapon control system - on - IFF - on - UV-26 countermeasure power - on - Laser warning system power - on - Signal flare power - on - Autopilot channel switches - on - Baro/radar altitude hold - as required - Heading/track mode - as required - PVI-800 mode selector - on (PA6) - NAV Waypoint button(NNM) - press and select waypoint number on the keypad - Center panel - configure as necessary - K-041 targeting and NAV system power - on - ABRIS - configure - Park brake - release

Considering that some members of this forum have posted on torrent websites using the same nick name as they have here looking for help in getting pirated copies of Black Shark to work they deserved to be banned.

Nic really did give a huge amount to the community with the manual... it was more work and expense then you guys realize and I hope to see his legacy continue with a quality manual that he set the standard for, included with the release of the DCS series.

E8400 with an 8800GT runs it very nicely and it's still not fully optimized with logging, automatic track recording, and other debugging code still present.