We also explain the role of all buttons on the cyclic stick and the collective lever.
The AH-64D Apache attack helicopter has a two-seater tandem cabin.
The pilot (PLT) is sitting in the back, co-pilot/gunner (CPG) is in the front.
Their cockpits duplicate most of the on-board instruments.
In practice, the CPG only pilot the machine when the pilot is incapable of doing so, e.g.
due to sustained wounds.
The round visor next to it is for calibrating the helmet sight.
Press key “1” to return to the pilot’s seat.
IHADSS
The AH-64D Apache does not have a traditional HUD display like in modern fixed wings aircraft.
InDCS World, you might choose whether the outline of the monocle should be visible or not.
This is completely different when using VR goggles.
There, the monocle effect is much more realistic and immersive - it is definitely worth keeping it.
However, the HUD rendering effect for the right eye only can be tiring.
It is much more convenient to setRender Both Eyes.
The monocle options can be found in the options and the SPECIAL tab for the AH-64D.
They are described in more detail on other pages.
Hands On Collective and Stick, is used to operate the helicopter systems.
The “stick” is also called differently - it’s “cyclic”.
Cyclic controls position of the rotor mast and works similarly as when piloting a jet.
InDCS World, assign its PITCH and ROLL axes to your joystick.
Assign COLLECTIVE, not Throttle, to your throttle lever.
Both Cyclic and Collective have various buttons, providing quick tweaks of various flight systems and weapons.
These buttons are marked “important” - their complete list is at the bottom of the page.
In helicopters, it is only moved to the FLY position before take-off.
It absolutely must not be moved during the flight, unless it is a serious emergency.
It is also not worth assigning it to the throttle, the default keyboard keys will suffice here.
Last, but equally as important as Cyclic and Collective, are the RUDDER PEDALS.
Note
The description below does not cover the TADS.
It has a separate page.
All functions described below apply mainly to the pilot’s seat.
Cyclic
Note:In the AH-64D Apache, the stick has a TRIGGER GUARD cover.
In the control options, find theTRIGGER GUARD OPEN/CLOSEfunction and assign a button to it.
Just click it once before the mission and the trigger will always be available.
The 2nd DETENT is used to bypass the restrictions, e.g.
for shooting above the set limit of the gun’s range.
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