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SquawksHead
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Welcome DCS (Digital Combat Simulator) Fans, to my channel. I'm SquawksHead, an avid DCS fan since the original release of the Ka-50 BlackShark.
If like me, you've been following the project for a good few years or if you've only just discovered DCS for the first time, I bid you a grand welcome and look forward to sharing DCS related content focused on helping new and existing pilots in the months and years ahead.
If like me, you've been following the project for a good few years or if you've only just discovered DCS for the first time, I bid you a grand welcome and look forward to sharing DCS related content focused on helping new and existing pilots in the months and years ahead.
DCS: Ka-50 30mm Cannon (2A42)
During this Video, I take a look at the 2A42 30mm Cannon and how it can be employed effectively from the Ka-50 Russian Attack Helicopter. This intimidating gun can fire HE and AP rounds at incredible distances and is a fantastic standoff weapon of this attack helicopter. In the first part of the video we learn a little bit about it's history before jumping into the cockpit and sending rounds down range at our poor unsuspecting targets.
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Ka-50 "Vikhr" ATGM Deployment
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This video looks at the 9K 121 "Vikhr" Anti-Tank Guided Missile also known by its NATO designation AT-9. During this tutorial, I take us through target acquisition via the SHKVAL Electro optical FCS (Fire Control System) and the Helmet Mounted Sight (HMS) to target elimination via use of the Laser Designator and Targeting Computer of this impressive Russian Attack Helicopter.
DCS: Ka-50 PVI-800 Advanced Tutorial
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In this video, we take a deeper dive into the PVI-800 Navigational System. For those interested in learning more about this Inertially driven navigation device, this video explains additional functions beyond those described in the Basic Navigation video. Correction: 17:05 I'm actually to the left of track here due to setting the waypoint incorrectly. The PVI-800 was tracking to Waypoint 4 on t...
DCS: Ka-50 Startup Tutorial
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Returning to the Ka-50 with this instructional Start-up Tutorial. In this video I take you through a start-up procedure of this fantastic Attack Helicopter. I pace the video with the intention of letting you follow along and get this heavily armoured beauty up into the air!
DCS: Ka-50 PVI-800 Basic Navigation
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In this third instalment, I introduce the PVI-800 and Abris which can be used for basic navigation of the Ka-50. Using the PVI-800, I demonstrate how you can enter up to six waypoints and direct the Ka-50 towards each of them using 'Route Mode. In the next video we will look in depth at the other functions of the PVI-800.
DCS: Ka-50 Learning the Hover
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Following on from 'Mastering the Trimmer', I take a look at entering a Hover in the Ka-50 Black Shark. In this video, we learn how to transition into an autopilot managed hover from two different trimmer modes (Flight Director On and Off) whilst attempting to avoid entering the deadly Vortex Ring State.
DCS: Ka-50 Mastering the Trimmer
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In this, my first DCS short Tutorial, I take a shot at helping those who have been struggling to get full control of the trimmer system of this awesome Attack Helicopter.
Omg you're back!!! Tysm for the detailed tutorial much needed
what happened ? ,you were silent for 2 years lol
Finally found some time to focus on some DCS content! I heeded the call and am glad to be back!
nice, when i m in firiing mode for missile,say if i have to go bit further and hover again how do i change from fire mode to flying or navigation.it dosent gvivng me to speed of heli in firing mode.
@earthexplorer579 I think you can press backspace or reset the targeting system to switch back to nav mode
my guy!
Can we enter waypoints directly in the abris?
Ah, looks like one for another Video. We can indeed enter waypoints into the Abris but they will not populate the PVI-800 and so you have to add them there also. A quicker way to do this is to use the map editor to enter waypoints and they will both populate the ABRIS and the PVI-800.
Dude I just watched your PVI-800 tutorial from 2 years ago
I do hope the video helped you understand the system. This video is a deeper dive into the other functions of the device.
sooooooooo about that follow up NAV video :)
Follow up video Sir! czcams.com/video/63fdK2UqPeA/video.htmlsi=I9d-nmf3bVSYe8qL
@@SquawksHead you are my hero. my friends and I just got the KA50 and i personally loved the first nav vid.
Direct mode is great for low flying through valleys, AP mode is better for operating with the weapon systems, hold trim whilst you manoeuvre then let go when you're facing the way you need to be, if you want to go full evasive, turn off all the AP modes and you become ultra agile and way easy to avoid missiles with the AP turned off.
Great tutorial and subbed, what's multiplayer like in this game?
Thank you! Multiplayer is excellent! I am currently working on a Multiplayer Server called 'Squawks Playground' where people can just jump in and learn the aircraft I am working on plus activate a few mission types. Details will be published on Squawks playground discord (see link) in due course.
@@SquawksHead Awesome, about to order peripherals and I might be joining you for a few missions.
Let's say that I have some target coordinates. What am I supposed to do? If I enter those coordinates in the PVI-800 I won't see my target on the Abris and I won't know where the target is located on the map. This is bad. So what am I supposed to do in order to locate and destroy enemy targets, knowing their coordinates? Thx
You have to plot the coordinates directly into the ABRIS or if flying your own missions you can pre populate the ABRIS with the waypoints you created. To manually input waypoints select 'PLAN' on the ABRIS (then SELECT and UNLOAD any previously stored plan), Click DRAW (use right dial to move cursor to coords) then click ADD. Once finished plotting all points, click ADD then ENTER then PLAN then ACTIV. Be sure to make sure the ABRIS is using Decimal units as described in this video. Hope this helps :)
@@SquawksHead So, if I'm not mistaken, I have to move the cursor in the Abris all over the map untill I find the exact coordinates of my target. That's not super easy, but I'll try it. Thank you
Good to see you back Squawk 👍
You could start by putting the flag the right way up mate. Civvies...
Well spotted Sir! I shall be sure to edit the skin. Thanks and appreciated.
@@SquawksHead My pleasure. Someones gotta keep you right. ;) Ex 2 Para 74-97. ;)
Could you pls make more Ka-50 tutorial videos they are very helpful thx!!!
Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I hope to get back to making videos before long and having more of an online presence for DCS and other games I enjoy. Streaming set up needs some work but hope to be back soon. In the mean time, Fly safe
No follow up video?
Working on it :)
I found hovering in the KA-50 extremely easy after using the Apache exclusivity (Apache was my first module). Thanks for creating & uploading.
Excellent video (also the other two that you've made! ) Are you still around YT? Hoping you make more for the KA-50, you have a definite talent for giving instructions!
Thank you, that's really very kind. I do intend to return to CZcams at some point in the not so distant future and when time permits.
I know now how to choose fx1 fx2 etcetc for inu fixing before flyover (or skval fixing) the nav system. BUT in missions there are separate fx1 in attack zone and BEFORE that fx1 there is an airfield named fxpoitn (was it fxU5GL, point is airfield code instead of fx + number) . How do I choose that airfield named fixpoint to flyover? ("FIXPNT" button + what?, like with fx1 it would be FIXPNT button + 1 (like in here). But how do i choose that first one on the track named fxUG5L ? Confused.
Pls, make video about abris
Man this video was so helpful, please make more man! you got a talent
Excellent video- keen for more on the Ka-50. :)
Super helpful, thank you!
Great video. I was struggling with transition to hover but this definitely helped me. Thank you for your help.
Simple and effective. Wonderful video.
Your really good at teaching these mechanics, can you make more videos?
Complete game changer. I had about 7 hours in the Hokum but was struggling with it. This thing makes the Hind feel like a clumsy and top heavy flying armored school bus. This thing is like the helicopter equivalent of a nimble ninja assassin. Seriously, helpful. Thank you! So, this is how the aircraft is able to fly sideways, I assume. That is to say, it can fly “forwards” while facing 9 O’clock or 3 O’clock. I saw a demonstration of the real aircraft on YT. It was in Russian but had subtitles. The camera man and commentator where flying in an Mi-8 while the Ka50 kept up with it but was FACING it! Lol. I’ve read that this thing is meant to go out, stay low and kill enemy helicopters, act as recon and cause chaos for the enemy’s forward ground units. Little by little, I’m getting a better understanding of how it does that through your videos Edit/Update: I love this!! I’m a helo ninja assassin! I can use the tree lines and buildings to sneak around and pop out with my 30mm Shipunov. Great fun.
I'm just now starting to learn the Ka50 and totally loving it. I have some experience with helo's in MSFS and the autopilot trimmer on the H145 Airbus helicopter operates pretty much the same way and =)
Very well explained
Well explained
Hi there. What a great vid! I do not yet have the KA50 but am in love with it. As soon as I can find the funds, I'll be applying what I've learned from you today. I've subscribed so I hope to see a lot more of your content. Congrats on a great video. All the very best. Dave
Finally a vid that helped me. Thank you sir
Please add more videos. They are the best!
Just picked up the BS2 on trial, BS3 not available. This isn't working at my end. First issue I have, as soon as I start forward flight the heads up display is automatically changing to another mode, doesn't look at all like your heads up, so I can't follow along. When I'm on the ground it looks like yours, but as soon as forward flight starts, the display changes. I fly solely in vr? Edit: Disregard, I cleared all categories of the binds that were set under controls, nothing was overlapping, duplicated, but it's behaving as you show in the video now.
Hi thx you! In your options, do you use pedals trimmer? For the long distance, if you want to change direction, do you reset the trimmer before? I always have trouble with rudders.
Hi. I personally use the rudder trimmer setting, so that I know when I trim, everything is set at that position. So basically with this on, every time you readjust trim, you need to also make sure you have set your anti-torque (rudder) pedals to where they need to be. Just be careful to recoginse if you have fully expended the rudder, especially if you are not using flight director mode. Remember, as per the video, there are 2 trimmer states. One (with flight director on) where you trim and then quickly return and all inputs (inc rudder - if turned on) to the neutral position and the other (flight director off) where you press the trimmer first and move inputs to where you want before releasing the trimmer.
really nice.can you do a attack video in hover
Sadly I think the auto hover is bugged the fuck out in the newly released Black Shark 3
Where is the next part?
Just found this, the follow on tutorial would be much appreciated Squawk 🙏
Excellent vid mate, well done
In love with this machine. I didn't have a rotary wing aircraft for years and ended up in the apache for my first one. Bad place to start when I could have got this first. I have been making the trim work but this will make it even better.
Brillant, thank you so much. I love your pace and detail of instruction.
Hi I just picked up the KA-50 and I've been searching for quality tutorials to help me into it. I found that yours are by far the best suited for my learning style. I've greatly enjoyed them, they are brilliant, thank you. However, I was very disappointed that there were only three. Is there any chance that you will be making any more, given that BS3 is likely on the horizon? Either way, I hope that you are well and are enjoying whatever you are doing atm.
Thanks mate
Has the cockpit model been updated as of TODAY or do we have to wait for BS3 release?
nicely explained!!
You should do more tutorials mate, super well made and easy to follow
Thank you, going to give it a go 👍
can u show us how to go fast in the ka 50 please?
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Great tutorial, well spoken and easily understood
Will you be back for more excellent tutorials?
That is the plan. It's been too long!
also.. is this just on my shark or what?--when you in middle of flight disengage the trimmer-reset it to ZERO-or whatever default is when u reset it..the chopper goes ballistic and breaks in half?? wtf
hm strange i don't see the auto director lines when i choose it.. is it because i maybe have the route mode on? or just waypoint system on?..