I can't believe in a few long hours, I'll be flying an Apache mo-fing helicopter being instructed by an actual Apache mo-fing helicopter pilot! I didn't think I'd live long enough for this!
Right? If you had told me as a kid that I would be in a world where a real life Apache pilot could (relatively) easily create videos showing me how to fly a very realistic version of an Apache (not to mention the great content for the Hind and others) I would have been blown away.
Yeah, the hard part is actually getting _good_ and consistently completing missions and coming home in one piece, along with more nebulous things you need to do that like "situational awareness." Ironically it's all the fiddly, technical "airplane-y" stuff that looks so intimidating to a general audience, the "lol how does anyone learn all this shit" part, that's actually not that hard at all (barring disability of course). A lot of the same people who assume DCS is utterly beyond good normal folks like them will think nothing of mastering strategy games with interfaces and tools that are at least as intricate as the Hornet or Warthog avionics (or are just effortlessly juggling a bunch of smartphone apps in daily life). Yeah like the thing that really gets you in trouble isn't forgetting or mixing up buttons, at least not for very long, it's the more intangible challenges of finding them before they find you, or maintaining the courage and fighting spirit to press an advantage while also knowing when to fly away to safety.
@@frogisis I think that's because people have been conditioned to video games being simple, like flying an Apache in a video game where it auto hovers for you, does everything for you and you only need to use the thumbsticks and A, B, etc... Games dumb shit down for people so much that they never have to be used to learning anything more than "press A to takeoff". I swear this modern gaming generation would lose their minds if they ever had to enter a 1st Gen Nintendo cheat code... "left, right, left right, B, A, B, A, start" "OmG LiKe HoW aM i SuPpOsEd To ReMeMbEr AlL ThAt UUUUUGGGHH"
Got to say as a complete beginner, I was at a total loss to flying the Apache. After lots of clueless crashes I sat on the ground and thought "I'll turn the IHADSS off and just look at what the grounds doing in relation to the chopper". Namely, "is it getting closer or further away" :-) Amazing. I'm actually learning to fly and enjoying it now instead of obsessing over torque/vs and all the lines/crosshairs. Then when I turned it back on hours later I was looking "past" it mostly. Now able to use the info it gives as an extra not the be all end all. Oh and I think its good to forget trim while you're working out the basics of low level maneuvers.
Watched this video a year ago as I was learning to fly the Apache in DCS. Then my computer went on the fritz, so haven't touched it. But I recently got into VTOL VR and wanted to come back to say your advice for landing and putting the velocity vector where you wanted it stuck with me. It wasn't immediately helpful because I struggled a lot to grasp the concept (I was used to fixed-wing). But I'm now able to put my helicopter down wherever I want it. Thanks @CasmoTV!
I have been a fan of the Apache for years, whenever it is playable in a game, you need a crowbar to pry me out of that thing. If I lived in a country that deployed them I would have worked towards piloting them, too. Unfortunately in most games it is all very "arcade-ish" and I wish there were more details, tho DCS has always scared me off a little with its INSANE level of detail. Your tutorials are incredibly awesome and I am so happy I found them. A retired Apache Pilot who absolutely knows what they are doing, explaining everything in every tiny little detail but easy to understand how and why it is done. This is a real treasure and I am truly grateful that you took the time and effort to make these videos. Thanks a lot.
Casmo, this thing is ridiculous! It's responsive as hell, but actually kinda easy to fly. I was able to do the 270° turn to landing that the Marines used to do over my head. I really have never gotten it right, even with the Blackshark I run out of energy, or don't burn enough. I did it first try in the Apache. As long as you don't get caught up in all the symbology it's just super easy to slip into a hover. And that's with a full weapons load. It just feels like it has power for days. Its like have a hot but well trained horse under you. It's vary controllable, but it just feels like a coiled spring. My god the real thing must be just an awesome experience to fly. Thank you for all the tutorials you've put out. I love your disclaimer at the beginning. I get it, I won't even talk about half the stuff I know or have seen, and I'm just a spark chaser. You really are an amazing teacher, and we are all very lucky you took the time to share what you can about this amazing aircraft. Thank you.
by the way, could be interesting, casmo, if you make a video about emergency procedures, like auto-rotation and stuff like that. great video, learned alot, thx for doing this
My first dream was to be a Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter, then Apache...Then Marine Scout Sniper...Fell in love with that...Cut To 82nd Airborne Sniper...Loved every minute of it...Wish there was a Detailed Simulator for Snipers!😮💨
You are my hero man! Having these vids available on launch day is amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, its gonna make the learning experience of this module a hell of a lot easier :)
Thanks for the refresher, by an actual Apache pilot, no less! I've been away from military simulations for a loooong while (more than 10 years) but now I wanna get into DCS with the AH-64D and the A-10. I have some Apache sim experience with Jane's AH-64D Longbow 1 and 2, but that was about 20 years ago at this point. Looking forward to finding out if those fun killboxes are still a thing. :D
First of all, I loved when I had you guys overhead in Iraq- Second-you are my helicopter Sensi-Love the real-world information, I feel smarter already.
Outstanding video, my DCS is updating atm, your videos are really helping me to push my concern of learning the aircraft aside and letting my excitement for flying a good Apache sim take over. I upgrade my PC in 6 weeks and ordering HOTAS upgrades at the same time, really looking forward to it now, Thanks.
I really appreciate the systems for flying the Apache are very common sense. Being able to beat up the air has really allowed them to simplify procedures such as simply landing with the FPI
Thank you for sharing, the Apache rules. If possible a suggestion, if when doing a video for trim ect is to show the controls dcs has as option so we can see how much pedals etc you are using. Thanks again, look forward to flying on server.
Perfect! Great content, presented by a real pilot and expert. Exactly what I need for getting into the Apache :) Wish I could hit the subscription button more than once!
Casmo I learned more in this than all of wags video. You will be instrumental in a lot of virtual pilots success. 👏🤘😎. Nice thing is since I’m moving I won’t get to fly it till May.. so by then I’ll be able to binge watch all you’re tutorials 😂
Thank you so much for sharing all this information! I just got the AH-64D and it is my first time flying helicopters. One thing I am noticing is every time I am starting to take off it rotates hard to the left. Why is that happening?
Thanks a ton Casmo! Now if only I can figure out using the Reverb G2 VR hand controller on the cockpit controls! It doesn't seem to want to interact with the virtual throttle handles.
WHY? WHY? WHY!?!?!?!!? I paid good money for these damnable VR controllers and the virtual throttle handles can't be adjusted with them? Cue Fred Flintstone grumbling...
Just brought the ah64d cause it the last day of The year so why not right haha Thanks for this video I have it saved and I’ve come back about 2 times I can’t believe I got this bird off the damn ground 🫡🦅
Thanks Casmo. You covered everything in the topic so I only have two inane questions. Can you tell me what the dangly hook off up to the right of the cockpit is used for and who is responsible for loading and maintaining the M4 rifle ? Thanks.
It’s just a c hook for hanging gear on , each pilot is responsible for their M4 rifle just like any soldier. Apache crews are US Army personnel so they are all assigned a primary weapon, as well as a pistol.
Thought the Rotor Brake use on start=up was for windy conditions? Would also be useful on a ship as you would assume a headwind due to the forward motion of the vessel....
Do you happen to have a video on the autopilot / trimmer in the apache? If not you should make one! I enjoy how you present the information in your videos :D
Thanks Casmo very much appreciated... would you consider using graphics to highlight the points you speak of at all. Got a little lost in the tailwheel part, amongst a few others. Once again thanks and Im looking forward to the othe tutorials.
Great vid👍 Always awesome to have people Witherspoon real life experience with The mods in The game. Love to fly this beast and push it to its limits . Its a great FM One thing im curios about is if The real model has tourqe trim on The pedals or If it is a manual job to keep it in "nose to tail" trim or compensating during hovers Cheers
Hey Casmo - really enjoy your vids there. I learned a lot about helicopters already. My one question about the controls setup would be: Do you use any curves on cyclic, collective or rudder? Thanks and keep on doing great helicopter stuff!
Have you noticed a tendency for the Apache to want to spin left and bank to the left at all on takeoff? It's very maneuverable but I've noticed this tendency to spin and bank left a bit.
@@mitchthegreat Honestly that's where I seem to be running into problems. It's almost like trimming doesn't seem to work right. Kind of wish I could trim like the Mi24... That plane-like trim makes for a very smooth chopper.
Awesome video! My first try at flying a helicopter Noon question I have a Thustmaster T16000M HOTAS with NO rudder peddles. Can I still successfully fly the Apache without peddles?
Its amazing having you in our DCS world, thx !!
You’re sweet.
@@CasmoTV No, you are. Thank you and bless you.
Agreed-Very helpful
All of that amazing hardware in the cockpit including an M-4 and storage compartments but no cup holder?!
@@mysticgatekeeper or ashtray!
I can't believe in a few long hours, I'll be flying an Apache mo-fing helicopter being instructed by an actual Apache mo-fing helicopter pilot!
I didn't think I'd live long enough for this!
I share that!
Right? If you had told me as a kid that I would be in a world where a real life Apache pilot could (relatively) easily create videos showing me how to fly a very realistic version of an Apache (not to mention the great content for the Hind and others) I would have been blown away.
Well, you made it ;-)
We've come a long way since Gunship on the C-64. 😀
Janes Longbow days are back but better!
"It's not as hard as it looks" really is the hidden secret of DCS
My friends told me it was the hardest game they’ve ever played, while it is loads of fun, it’s not as challenging as some elitists pretend
Yeah, the hard part is actually getting _good_ and consistently completing missions and coming home in one piece, along with more nebulous things you need to do that like "situational awareness."
Ironically it's all the fiddly, technical "airplane-y" stuff that looks so intimidating to a general audience, the "lol how does anyone learn all this shit" part, that's actually not that hard at all (barring disability of course). A lot of the same people who assume DCS is utterly beyond good normal folks like them will think nothing of mastering strategy games with interfaces and tools that are at least as intricate as the Hornet or Warthog avionics (or are just effortlessly juggling a bunch of smartphone apps in daily life).
Yeah like the thing that really gets you in trouble isn't forgetting or mixing up buttons, at least not for very long, it's the more intangible challenges of finding them before they find you, or maintaining the courage and fighting spirit to press an advantage while also knowing when to fly away to safety.
i'll take DCS over Dark Souls any day of the weeks xD
@@frogisis I think that's because people have been conditioned to video games being simple, like flying an Apache in a video game where it auto hovers for you, does everything for you and you only need to use the thumbsticks and A, B, etc... Games dumb shit down for people so much that they never have to be used to learning anything more than "press A to takeoff".
I swear this modern gaming generation would lose their minds if they ever had to enter a 1st Gen Nintendo cheat code... "left, right, left right, B, A, B, A, start"
"OmG LiKe HoW aM i SuPpOsEd To ReMeMbEr AlL ThAt UUUUUGGGHH"
@@frogisis very well said
looking forward for my first violant crash today evening!
Dude🤣🤣🤣
Is it coming out today??
@@zenoemenhemdeslappeslang346 Yep. Should be out sometime later today.
@@aaronwhite1786 holy shit! Awesome!
Got to say as a complete beginner, I was at a total loss to flying the Apache. After lots of clueless crashes I sat on the ground and thought "I'll turn the IHADSS off and just look at what the grounds doing in relation to the chopper". Namely, "is it getting closer or further away" :-) Amazing. I'm actually learning to fly and enjoying it now instead of obsessing over torque/vs and all the lines/crosshairs. Then when I turned it back on hours later I was looking "past" it mostly. Now able to use the info it gives as an extra not the be all end all. Oh and I think its good to forget trim while you're working out the basics of low level maneuvers.
This is so awesome. I wish we had a f18 and f16 pilot involved as much as you are and have been. Thank you for helping us with this!!
Persuade C.W. Lemoine to read a manual
Watched this video a year ago as I was learning to fly the Apache in DCS. Then my computer went on the fritz, so haven't touched it. But I recently got into VTOL VR and wanted to come back to say your advice for landing and putting the velocity vector where you wanted it stuck with me. It wasn't immediately helpful because I struggled a lot to grasp the concept (I was used to fixed-wing). But I'm now able to put my helicopter down wherever I want it. Thanks @CasmoTV!
That’s fantastic instruction Cosmo! We really appreciate what you’re doing for the community!
IT'S FINALLY HERE!
Thanks for your great content, casmos
Great stuff. So cool to have an Apache pilot show us this stuff. Makes it so much more immersive and better. Much appreciated.
I have been a fan of the Apache for years, whenever it is playable in a game, you need a crowbar to pry me out of that thing.
If I lived in a country that deployed them I would have worked towards piloting them, too.
Unfortunately in most games it is all very "arcade-ish" and I wish there were more details, tho DCS has always scared me off a little with its INSANE level of detail.
Your tutorials are incredibly awesome and I am so happy I found them.
A retired Apache Pilot who absolutely knows what they are doing, explaining everything in every tiny little detail but easy to understand how and why it is done.
This is a real treasure and I am truly grateful that you took the time and effort to make these videos.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks for watching!
@@CasmoTV Liked and subbed too :)
Thank you for making this, I would have never imagined learning a simulator from an actual pilot. Love your videos
Thanks Casmo really appreciate the explanations of the symbology and nose to tail trim too.
Downloaded the module over the weekend and these tutorials help a lot. Thank you.
IT HAS BEGUN!!! Thank You! I'm glad to see the difference between aerodynamic and nose/tail trim.
Casmo, this thing is ridiculous! It's responsive as hell, but actually kinda easy to fly. I was able to do the 270° turn to landing that the Marines used to do over my head. I really have never gotten it right, even with the Blackshark I run out of energy, or don't burn enough. I did it first try in the Apache. As long as you don't get caught up in all the symbology it's just super easy to slip into a hover. And that's with a full weapons load. It just feels like it has power for days. Its like have a hot but well trained horse under you. It's vary controllable, but it just feels like a coiled spring. My god the real thing must be just an awesome experience to fly. Thank you for all the tutorials you've put out. I love your disclaimer at the beginning. I get it, I won't even talk about half the stuff I know or have seen, and I'm just a spark chaser. You really are an amazing teacher, and we are all very lucky you took the time to share what you can about this amazing aircraft. Thank you.
Glad you’re enjoying it.
I see you’ve changed your mind on making some tutorials! You’ll be my go to for learning the apache
Pumped to get the Apache module. Thank u for this amazing help & content @casmotv! 🙏💯
Gosh i'm gonna spend so many hours just listening and re-listening to you Casmo.. Thanks for the tutorials
Thank you, for taking your time and help us out. Looking forward to get her up tomorrow 😁👍
just tossed in my pre-order, couldn't be more stoked :D
Just in time. Worth the money.
by the way, could be interesting, casmo, if you make a video about emergency procedures, like auto-rotation and stuff like that.
great video, learned alot, thx for doing this
Had my first flight last night and man i really struggled! you make this look so easy i cant wait to have another go at it after watching this video
Very, very helpful. Thank you Casmo!
The longest few hours to wait for any release so far in 2022 :D Great video thanks Casmo
THAT WAS AMAZING, Thanks mate.
I am so happy that ED has you on board!
My first dream was to be a Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter, then Apache...Then Marine Scout Sniper...Fell in love with that...Cut To 82nd Airborne Sniper...Loved every minute of it...Wish there was a Detailed Simulator for Snipers!😮💨
Sniper elite franchise?
AWESOME! I've always wanted to fly the Apache since I was a kid. You've made it possible! I cannot wait for this to come out. Thank you sir!
picked up everything quite quickly with the exception of hovering and ground effect...trying to do it is literally melting my brain!!!
Thank you for your video's Casmo. Great stuff!
Thank you
Great video thank’s, I’m about to start my apache odyssey myself tonight and this knowledge should come in handy.
You are my hero man! Having these vids available on launch day is amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, its gonna make the learning experience of this module a hell of a lot easier :)
Thanks Casmo. Can’t wait.
Thanks, Casmo. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thanks for the refresher, by an actual Apache pilot, no less! I've been away from military simulations for a loooong while (more than 10 years) but now I wanna get into DCS with the AH-64D and the A-10. I have some Apache sim experience with Jane's AH-64D Longbow 1 and 2, but that was about 20 years ago at this point. Looking forward to finding out if those fun killboxes are still a thing. :D
Thanks for the explanation on the FPV & trim!
Chuck's Guide, Video Edition. Can't wait for the rest of your tutorials!
Great having you free to explain everything now, good job on the video!! Looking forward to more with your input.
First of all, I loved when I had you guys overhead in Iraq- Second-you are my helicopter Sensi-Love the real-world information, I feel smarter already.
Awesome! Also, an honor to get lessons from a professional!
Thank you so much for making this video this video has helped me 1 billion times over thank you thank you thank you
You’re welcome a billion times
Outstanding video, my DCS is updating atm, your videos are really helping me to push my concern of learning the aircraft aside and letting my excitement for flying a good Apache sim take over. I upgrade my PC in 6 weeks and ordering HOTAS upgrades at the same time, really looking forward to it now, Thanks.
Thanks Casmo that was great
My AH-64D instructor for sure, thank you sir!
Great info, subbed!
Hey Casmo, thank you very much for making and sharing!
Awesome I just watched a colab you did with this helicopter on another dcs players channel was some great content keep it up
ask a recruiter!
I really appreciate the systems for flying the Apache are very common sense. Being able to beat up the air has really allowed them to simplify procedures such as simply landing with the FPI
Awesome video. Can’t wait to see what else you got coming out.
Casio, great video and content in general. Many thanks!
Definitely some OCD regarding the tail wheel locking process Casmos!
If I don’t over explain it some other numb nuts is bound to critique me for confusing him so damned if I do, damned if I don’t.
Thanks, Casmo! Hopefully, the DCS Apache release, and upcoming Kiowa light the fires on your channel's growth. Well deserved, IMO. Cheers!
Thank you for sharing, the Apache rules. If possible a suggestion, if when doing a video for trim ect is to show the controls dcs has as option so we can see how much pedals etc you are using. Thanks again, look forward to flying on server.
Great video, thanks.
Thank you
So ready!
Thanks IP. Looking forward to the next lesson 😀
Wow she looks an absolute beauty to fly!
It’s really good. Think you will like it
6:37 Yay!
Guess it's time now to put the AH-94 into the hangar :)
Awesome video very informative, I was wondering why I couldn’t relock that tailwheel
Got my shirt today!! Its AWESOME!!
Excellent.
Best video, really good at explaining this. Thank you!
Perfect! Great content, presented by a real pilot and expert. Exactly what I need for getting into the Apache :) Wish I could hit the subscription button more than once!
Thanks for this man, ctrl + enter to see your control movements would be super helpful to see in future videos.
just downloaded this to keep my skills fresh before my checkrides
also was a startup video ever posted?
Forever ago
Well done
that was an amazing gun kill
Great job as usual. Thanks
Just can’t wait
Cosmo. We need a detailed video on the trim /hold button on the cyclic. Real Apache trimming
Great tutorial video, thanks!!!
Great video!! Thanks man.
Casmo needs a joint collaboration with Chuck to put out a Chuck's Guide for this thing.
Thanks. Very helpful
Thank you.
Great vid
Please release more stuff! Also what are the dots on the cross on the helmet display, and the diamond shape?
Nice ! Maybe a few talkings about the trim ?
Looking forward to more videos we going to need them
In that a 58D on your logo? Man I missed that airframe
Yep. My first love.
Great video.
Casmo I learned more in this than all of wags video. You will be instrumental in a lot of virtual pilots success. 👏🤘😎. Nice thing is since I’m moving I won’t get to fly it till May.. so by then I’ll be able to binge watch all you’re tutorials 😂
Thank you so much for sharing all this information! I just got the AH-64D and it is my first time flying helicopters. One thing I am noticing is every time I am starting to take off it rotates hard to the left. Why is that happening?
Thanks a ton Casmo! Now if only I can figure out using the Reverb G2 VR hand controller on the cockpit controls! It doesn't seem to want to interact with the virtual throttle handles.
WHY? WHY? WHY!?!?!?!!? I paid good money for these damnable VR controllers and the virtual throttle handles can't be adjusted with them? Cue Fred Flintstone grumbling...
Just brought the ah64d cause it the last day of The year so why not right haha
Thanks for this video I have it saved and I’ve come back about 2 times I can’t believe I got this bird off the damn ground 🫡🦅
I was a 92f got the privilege to touch and fuel the ah-64’s 🥹🇺🇸 good times
You know your in for a complicated one when the intro to the apache is 30 minutes.
Thanks Casmo. You covered everything in the topic so I only have two inane questions. Can you tell me what the dangly hook off up to the right of the cockpit is used for and who is responsible for loading and maintaining the M4 rifle ? Thanks.
It’s just a c hook for hanging gear on , each pilot is responsible for their M4 rifle just like any soldier. Apache crews are US Army personnel so they are all assigned a primary weapon, as well as a pistol.
@@akmguru1062 Thanks for the reply !
I am excited.
Just found your channel and subscribed
And we welcome you.
Thought the Rotor Brake use on start=up was for windy conditions? Would also be useful on a ship as you would assume a headwind due to the forward motion of the vessel....
Also winds. That’s correct. But ship ops is what I always heard more about.
@@CasmoTV Interesting. We never had the opportunity to work off of a ship but bet it would be fun. Great video brother!
Do you happen to have a video on the autopilot / trimmer in the apache? If not you should make one! I enjoy how you present the information in your videos :D
Thanks Casmo very much appreciated... would you consider using graphics to highlight the points you speak of at all. Got a little lost in the tailwheel part, amongst a few others. Once again thanks and Im looking forward to the othe tutorials.
Yeah good call
Great vid👍 Always awesome to have people Witherspoon real life experience with The mods in The game.
Love to fly this beast and push it to its limits . Its a great FM
One thing im curios about is if The real model has tourqe trim on The pedals or If it is a manual job to keep it in "nose to tail" trim or compensating during hovers
Cheers
i bought the apache but am unable to launch any mission with it. any fix?
Hey Casmo - really enjoy your vids there. I learned a lot about helicopters already.
My one question about the controls setup would be: Do you use any curves on cyclic, collective or rudder?
Thanks and keep on doing great helicopter stuff!
Looking forward to the KW Apache combo!
Thanks!!
Great intro video.
its go!
Have you noticed a tendency for the Apache to want to spin left and bank to the left at all on takeoff? It's very maneuverable but I've noticed this tendency to spin and bank left a bit.
You need to correct for that.
@@mitchthegreat Honestly that's where I seem to be running into problems. It's almost like trimming doesn't seem to work right. Kind of wish I could trim like the Mi24... That plane-like trim makes for a very smooth chopper.
Awesome video! My first try at flying a helicopter Noon question I have a Thustmaster T16000M HOTAS with NO rudder peddles. Can I still successfully fly the Apache without peddles?