OH-58D Kiowa Operator's Manual, Training Manual, Checklist free downloads

[HipoxiK]

Hi All,

 

I recently searched for some documentation for the OH-58D and had some success finding free downloads of the following. I wanted to start a topic and share this for those that weren't aware these documents were out there for download.

 

Google the following and you should be able to find free downloads, I didn't provide direct links as they may change in the future.

 

TM 1-1520-248-CL - Operator's and Crewmember's Checklist OH-58D

TM 1-1520-248-10 - Operators Manual OH-58D

TC 1-248 - Aircrew Training Manual OH-58D (This will be useful for those wanting to do training missions)

 

Not sure if the KW guys used mission cards or mission packs on their kneeboards but if anyone knows about this and has a template I'd appreciate that. This would be a great addtion on the VRKneeboard.

 

Thanks to CasmoTV and Barundus for some great in depth YouTube videos on the KW. As an ex Blackhawk/Chinook Crewman/Maintainer and now EMS B412 Crewman here in Aus I found them very insightful. I look forward to learning this module in DCS.

 

Enjoy!

[Steel Jaw]

Thanks as I will be purchasing this module.

[Steel Jaw]

Yeah nothing free and I ain't paying for it

[HipoxiK]

Links removed as they could not be verified as unclassified or non ITAR's controlled IAW forum rules.

Edited December 4, 2020 by HipoxiK
Links could not be verified as unclassified or non ITAR controlled so were removed IAW the forum rules.

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[Steel Jaw]

Well then good thing I got the download ain't it.  Looked fine to me.

[barundus]

The 1999 and 2001 versions of the Operator's Manual floating around the web have Distribution Statements "Approved for Public Release"

[Looney]

A simple google search on the titles and the first hit is your PDF, for public release.

Thanks for the titles, it saves some work

[HipoxiK]

19 hours ago, barundus said:

The 1999 and 2001 versions of the Operator's Manual floating around the web have Distribution Statements "Approved for Public Release"

Thanks mate, appreciate the info. I thought better safe then cop a forum ban.

[barundus]

They're super outdated, but should serve purposes okay.

 

[HipoxiK]

14 hours ago, barundus said:

They're super outdated, but should serve purposes okay.

 

Yeah I like to dive into the Performance Data section and plan. I'll be interested to see how the Polychop simulation goes and if the predicted TQ's in the manual are accurate enough to use in the sim. The Huey is a bit out but I believe they are working on new flight dynamics and engine model for it.