tech_op2000

Here are a few tips
-APU: Almost without fail, I have noticed that the APU status does not sync on CPG load in. This means the CPG will always see the APU off when they join regardless of pilot status. My advice, either join before apu start, or join after engines have spooled up and apu has been shut off.

-Rotor Brake: I've noticed this a lot. but it is and easy fix. Just tell the pilot to cycle the rotor brake on then back off real quick. I don't mind doing this even while flying.

-Master arm: I just cycle the A/S button if either the pilot or the CPG doesn't see weapons being selected by the other crew member. Either crew member can cycle it

-Hellfire laser tracking- If either crew member isnt seeing the large box indicating that hellfires are tracking a laser, just reselect the desired hellfire channel and laser code. Seems to work every time.
-TADS bouncing all over for pilot like it is being slaved even when it isn't, or LMC is drifting off for pilot. These days it isn't too bad because it seems the CPG tads location is what the missiles etc follow now so they should still hit the target. Two fix options: 1. change ACQ to Fixed as the CPG and Pilot, then reselect desired ACQ. 2. As CPG, go to WPN->UTIL then using the TADS button on the UTIL page, turn off TADS, then turn back on, reselect desired modes. 

-Tail Wheel lock: I think this is like APU, just make sure pilot has it locked before CPG loads in. Doesn't matter much though, wont cause either crew member much trouble.

You are experiencing Inertial Navigation System(INS) Drift. This is due to not having access to GPS. It can be identified by the "IFA RDR" message on your HSI when you switch to IFA. IFA uses GPS to update your INS. 

Do you have the option "Unrestricted SATNAV" selected in your GAMEPLAY options?  This should allow you to have GPS access even if not on the right side or too far back in time.

Its a bit odd because when I open your .trk in the mission editor, it shows the year as 2022. You are playing as "Combined Joint Task Forces" (blue). Theoretically, you should have access to GPS. It may be a bug with South Atlantic Map, or.... It looks like your playing a Liberation Campaign mission. In another Forum Thread, a user reported problems with SATNAV on one of his liberation campaigns. I'm not sure why.
 
 

reenabling the generators requires using the generator reset switch located in the bottom middle of the pilots cockpit, just above the wipers control.

As Pilot, the dashed cross (cued line of sight reticle) is your acquisition source. To see where George is pointing the TADS you want to set TADS as your source. 

From the Operators Manual for the Apache:
During emergency operations when the POWER lever is moved
to LOCKOUT and then retarded to an intermediate position,
between IDLE and FLY, the engine will respond to
collective input, but control of engine speed is no longer
automatic and must be managed manually using the
POWER lever.
To remove the ECU from lockout operation, the engine POWER lever
must be moved to IDLE, then back to FLY

I did a test: In my test it functioned exactly as specified. going into lockout disabled automatic rpm control. then i could manually set power levers for desired torque. moving levers to idle then back to fly returned them to automatic control.

During cold start, it is necessary to turn up the primary internal lights to see the alignment rings.