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It is more of a concern after having issues in some other games. AI guidance and seat switching are in my opinion an essential part if it needs to become a commercial success. As of the other remarks about the Apache AH-64D and AH-64A. Well, the AH-64A, although older, will blow everything away on the sim market and it will be the coolest thing ever to be able to fly it. And commercially speaking, it will be a goldmine, because who doesn't want to fly the best Attack Helicopter in the world and put some hurt on insurgents/targets? As to ED's approach to first model the A-10, I like it, because it allows me to choose between winged or a rotor experience. But as most, I'm really anticipaiting for a sim of the Apache as it will be the experience I dream about without being ever to be able to fly that bird in real. I will support the A-10 module for the reason above and to motivate ED to bring us the Apache module. As to the developers, it would be nice if they could confirm that they are working on the Apache AH-64A and ask for the communities input for reference material and involvement in the project. I for one would be willing to spend some free time to help them acquire the best possible Apache sim bar none. I hope we can see some positive feedbak form ED in the form of a statement the current development cycle. Where they are at now and what is down in the pipeline. My only slight disappointment about the Black Shark experience is the complete lack of advanced nighttime equipment. Although realistic I seriously miss a FLIR like experience, which is something what the Apache AH-64A will include. So, to the ED boys and girls, focus and bring us the best and be successful at doing it, you have our support!!!

From all the threads I've read sofar it will defenitely come! And that is in my opinion a great thing, as the Apache has a big appeal for most of us. Even more important, it has a big appeal for those who are new to the sim genre, which would translate in an increase of commercial success and thereby ensuring the further existence of the company. Flying the Apache will better than flying the Black Shark, because of its more advance systems :). It is after all the best Attack Helicopter in the world. And I think most people are looking more forward to the Apache than flying the A-10.

...I'm starting off in arcade mode to get acquainted with the whole system. Am currently watching the training vids. In Arcade mode the flying with the controller is more than okay!

Please upload it again. Is it for Black Shark or Lockon?

Dear Developer, I want to address a note to you in regards of the Apache AH-64A module. I know that it will take some time before we'll see some actual development, but I want to make sure that my point comes accross and should be debated within your team while planning for the development cyle. The fact is that the Apache is a two seater, which means that the single-player will be partly controlled by the AI. In that case, it is of the upmost importance that the AI is under control of the player in its behavior. Meaning that one can instruct the pilot or gunner how to behave. And that the player can switch the seats in midair. An example of how it could be is that: The player starts as the pilot, takes off, flys to the target, and autohovers on a safe distance, where the player switches roles and takes the gunners seat, which allows him to track and lock onto the targets and eventually taking them out. I raise this concern as in Armed Assault and other sims the two seaters AI is not correctly implemented. There for example: if one switches seats as player from pilot to gunner, the helicopter which was just auto-hovering a second before, automatically lands. Which in its turn makes the 30mm gun useless. And when one flies as a pilot the gunner makes all the decisions of which weapon is used etc, etc. I hope we would be able to prevent this kind of issues. My compliments towards the Black Shark efforts, it really makes me look forward to the Apache AH-64A module, which will be a major success as it is much more accessible for a Western audience. And please add some Middle east terrain with it, as most of us simmers like to experience reality, as close as possible. All the best!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Hi All, First post, and Yes I have searched the forums, but I can't find an answer to my question. I'm new to the game so please bar with me. My left stick on the controller works as the helicopter stick. I'd like my right stick for looking around in the helicopter, now that is some locked (seems like it) to the cross pad. How do I set this up correctly? As the control scheme is rather overwhelming. Thanks for your input!