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AH-64D: Cold Start Checklist (.pdf)


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I want to share my personal, printable, two-sided cold start checklist for the AH-64D, which is based on @Wags Cold Start Tutorial and @Casmos Startup Walkthrough.

The first page contains the steps for the PLT (Pilot) and the second one those for the CPG (Co-Pilot/Gunner). To avoid unnecessary fuel consumption, the steps for the [CPG] should be processed pior to the engine startup procedure.

Legend:

Column 2: Cockpit Area/Input Device
 LC: Left Console
FWD: Forward
CCP: CMWS Control Panel
 RC: Right Console
 KB: Keyboard

Column 3: 
     Panel

Column 4: 
 SW: Switch
BTN: Button

Column 5:
  L: Left Mousebutton
  R: Right Mousebutton
  W: Mousewheel

 

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Changelog:

  • v0.3.6 (09.04.2022): Initial release
  • v0.3.9 (12.04.2022): [PLT] POINT management and SHOW settings moved further back (after alignment completion and prior to engine start); [CPG] radio SQL switches optional (the radios have been squelched already by the PLT at this point, the current switch behaviour is wrong implemented, the switches should be spring loaded); minor optical improvements
  • v0.4.0 (22.04.2022): [PLT]+[CPG] certain procedures re-arranged (IHADSS boresight procedure prioritized over weapons setup), [PLT]+[CPG] several pushbutton sequences optimized, [PLT]+[CPG] added some optional steps (MAP setup for instance), [CPG] added a few missing steps (WCA reset);
  • v0.5.0 (29.04.2022): adjustments to the latest DCS Open Beta update (2.7.12.23362): DOPPLER and RDR ALT are activated by default; minor pushbutton sequence optimizations;
  • v0.5.2 (28.12.2022): adjustments to the latest DCS Open Beta update (2.8.1.34667.2): LASER is activated by default (fixed in v0.5.3);
  • v0.5.3 (29.12.2022): LASER has to be activated manually (as usual);
  • v0.6.1 (22.11.2023): tiny adjustments for the latest DCS Open Beta version; checklist order optimized;
  • v0.7.0 (20.12.2023): adjustments for the implementation of FCR in the latest DCS Open Beta update (2.9.2.49629): [CPG] added the steps to powering up FCR;
  • v0.7.2 (02.02.2024): [PLT] COMM setup adjustments after implementation of COMM presets (DCS Open Beta 2.9.0.46801); [PLT] step 67 changed from [PageUp] to [Num+] to avoid the 'Low Rotor RPM' warning;

 

Notes:

  • The checklist is still WIP.
  • It's designed for my personal purposes.

 

Other Downloads:

 

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Downloads:

  • v0.3.6: 50
  • v0.3.9: 48
  • v0.4.0: 50
  • v0.5.0: 91
  • v0.5.2: 24
  • v0.5.3: 149
  • v0.6.1: 65
  • v0.7.0: 27
  • v0.7.2: 0

 


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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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v0.3.9 available:

  • [PLT] POINT management and SHOW settings moved further back (after alignment completion and prior to engine start);
  • [CPG] radio SQL switches optional (the radios have been squelched already by the PLT at this point, the current switch behaviour is wrong implemented, the switches should be spring loaded);
  • minor optical improvements

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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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v0.4.0 available:

  • [PLT]+[CPG] certain procedures re-arranged (IHADSS boresight procedure prioritized over weapons setup);
  • [PLT]+[CPG] several pushbutton sequences optimized;
  • [PLT]+[CPG] added some optional steps (MAP setup for instance);
  • [CPG] added a few missing steps (WCA reset);

Advice: to avoid unnecessary fuel consumption, the steps for the [CPG] should be processed pior to the engine startup procedure


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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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v0.5.0 available:

  • adjustments to the latest DCS Open Beta update (2.7.12.23362): DOPPLER and RDR ALT are activated by default;
  • minor pushbutton sequence optimizations;
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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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v0.5.2 available:

  • adjustments to the latest DCS Open Beta update (2.8.1.34667.2): LASER is activated by default (fixed in v0.5.3);

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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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v0.5.3 available:

  • LASER has to be activated manually (as usual)
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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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  • 1 month later...

 

13 hours ago, 01G8R said:

This is excellent. 

Thanks for your feedback. 😀

 

13 hours ago, 01G8R said:

Would you share the source file so we could edit it more easily?

Check your PM.

 


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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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v0.6.1 available:

  • tiny adjustments for the latest DCS Open Beta version; checklist order optimized;

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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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v0.7.0 available:

  • adjustments for the implementation of FCR in the latest DCS Open Beta update (2.9.2.49629): [CPG] added the steps to powering up FCR;

 

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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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v0.7.2 available:

  • [PLT] COMM setup adjustments after implementation of COMM presets (DCS Open Beta 2.9.0.46801);
  • [PLT] step 67 changed from [PageUp] to [Num+] to avoid the 'Low Rotor RPM' warning;

Edited by AstonMartinDBS
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[Modules] A-10C, A-10C II, AH-64D, F-14A/B, F-16C, F/A-18C, FC3, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, CA, SC
[Maps] PG, NTTR, Normandy, Sinai, Syria, TC

[OS] Windows 11 Pro
[PC] MSI Pro Z790-A, i9-13900K, 64 GB DDR5-5200, RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, 2 x SSD 990 PRO 2 TB (M.2), Corsair 5000D Airflow, HX1500i, H150i RGB Elite, Acer X28, TM HOTAS Warthog (Grip@WarBRD Base), MS SW FFB2, Thrustmaster TFRP, TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro
[Checklists] A-10C, F-16C, F/A-18C, AH-64D, Ka-50, UH-1H

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  • 3 weeks later...

Very nice work, thanks

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System specs: PC1 :Scan 3XS Ryzen 5900X, 64GB Corsair veng DDR4 3600, EVGA GTX 3090 Win 10, Quest Pro, Samsung Odyssey G9 Neo monitor. Tir5. PC2 ( Helo) Scan 3XS Intel 9900 K, 32 GB Ram, 2080Ti, 50 inch Phillips monitor

 F/A-18C: Rhino FFB base TianHang F16 grip, Winwing MP 1, F-18 throttle, TO & Combat panels, MFG crosswind & DFB Aces  seat :cool:                       

Viper: WinWing MFSSB base with F-16 grip, Winwing F-16 throttle, plus Vipergear ICP. MFG crosswind rudders. 

Helo ( Apache) set up: Virpil collective with AH64D grip, Cyclic : Virpil CM3 base & TM F18 grip, MFG crosswind rudders, Total controls AH64 MFD's,  TEDAC Unit. 

 

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