Finally made it through my setting process for the warthog. Great help of Matt for what to look for. And guys, make use of the "MODIFICATOR" function to double the controlls per button on the Hotas. Create a MODIFICATOR first (ie. the pinky switch on the stick) - Then assign a new function to whatever button while holding it + pinky together.

@roccothamanoidis

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmattesen9315 I mostly set everything as I know of the KA-50. Sure, some functions are new, but using modificator bindings is so convenient. The rest is muscle memory. Don't give up!

Just preordered it yesterday and was wondering what I was going to do control wise once it released. It’s my first helicopter and I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to flying them. I can’t wait, thank you all for doing amazing work!!

@JamesW81

2 жыл бұрын

It's a challenge to learn to fly helos when you're used to fixed wing, but it's very rewarding once you nail it.

@fuzzybloodpc9291

2 жыл бұрын

I also pre-ordered the ah64 in December I'm not crying because of the 4th delay, no no no definitely not because of that

@llambo163

2 жыл бұрын

It's going to be a lot of controls and systems to remember, right now I'm practicing just the flying aspect, getting used to the collective using thrustmaster throttle and stick before it gets released. I recommend trying out the UH-60 mod from Helisimmer and practice flying around. It's pretty fun!

@denesk2794

2 жыл бұрын

You could get any of the Helis in the "free trial" program to get a feel.... Get the Huey as it is simple, but will give you an idea of how to fly one. I *assume* the Apache has auto hover and other fancy features. If you aim for that then get the Ka-50 trial I think Steam versions don't have a trial though ... :O

@minty_1fighter498

2 жыл бұрын

@@denesk2794 I was gonna same the same thing so yeah I agree and no I believe steam dose not have trials unless you can activate them on your Ed account and link you Ed account to your steam one or something hope that helps anyway

So Ready!!! Can't wait this is gonna make my whole 2022!

@bigsexy8707

2 жыл бұрын

Keen af

@user-rcrc

2 жыл бұрын

@JockerLordz yes)

@slyderace

2 жыл бұрын

lol same!! All of my Steam library is going to be so jealous. 90% of my free time is going to be learning and creating missions in the editor for this Helo! :D

@KomradeDoge

2 жыл бұрын

@JockerLordz that's what I use. Plenty of buttons and hats. I fly the 14, 16, 18 and several mod aircraft and haven't had any trouble.

@MrHitmanboy

2 жыл бұрын

Daddy?

DCS really is the gold standard for control input.

@northman77

2 жыл бұрын

Sure it is.

@goreoproductions6955

2 жыл бұрын

Playing MSFS is hell. The controls setup is miserable

@2xKTfc

2 жыл бұрын

It's been a long time coming. Controls setup before DCS World? Some remember, can't ever forget that. It's amazing how much it was improved.

@Criibzy

2 жыл бұрын

@JockerLordz Yes it is.

@blackbird9168

2 жыл бұрын

@JockerLordz at the end of the day, you’ll still have a keyboard with a bunch of buttons to back you up

So thankful to have this content before release so we can jump right into action when we finally get our hands on this gem

@LtRiot

2 жыл бұрын

If by jump right into action, you mean spend an hour setting up your controls, fly just long enough to crash and then call it a night, then yes lol. I'm not complaining. It's a rite of passage with every new release and half the fun is getting everything justtttt right.

@Error-33

2 жыл бұрын

@@LtRiot so true im gonna crash soooo much on this module especially because its my first heli

@lanceismyfirstname1361

2 жыл бұрын

@@LtRiot hahaha so true 🤣 setting up key bindings and tweaking controls takes at least an hour with an aircraft I’m already familiar with. This took me a lot longer

Wags has 63 modules not yet installed. Maybe he needs us to set up a crowd funding page to help purchase a bigger hard drive? :)

@cagneybillingsley2165

2 жыл бұрын

or maybe those modules like combined arms, are just crap

@ImperiumLibertas

2 жыл бұрын

@@cagneybillingsley2165 hopefully they put work into the CA module now that we have a good ground attack helicopter.

@Kingjoffyjofa

2 жыл бұрын

The guy has a different physical Hotas setup for every individual Aircraft, I don’t think he needs our help when it comes to hardware :)

@kamraam1464

2 жыл бұрын

@@cagneybillingsley2165 oh c'mon, CA isn't that bad.

@rex4730

2 жыл бұрын

@@ImperiumLibertas Hind and Black Shark are equally good ground attack helicopters?

These are the types of videos I need to get started. Thanks wags.

Get hyped boys! I'm already calling this your best module yet. I'm super excited!

Keep in mind that a lot of these bindings can be cloned over to the CP/G as well. Awesome up as always Wags. Thanks for the help!

@Tigermoto

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I did, then used an XBOX one layout made my Tuuvas for the TEDAC. I'll try it out soon. Too busy learning to fly 🤣

Just bought it and I was able to fly this around for my first time ever using my Thrustmaster T16000 joystick and Honeycomb Bravo throttle. Also it was my first time flying a helicopter in DCS as I rarely even play it, but it was very fun in VR!

@Greenlightmike33

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to know others are using the Bravo throttle as well for this! I’m planning on setting it all up tonight for the weekend 🍻

@Devinci297

2 жыл бұрын

@@Greenlightmike33 It works well for now, better than spending another couple hundreds. I do need a better joystick though for DCS.

@doubleugly1594

2 жыл бұрын

@@Devinci297 Go with Winwing... I have never been more blown away by a product for the price

@Brooks__EU

2 жыл бұрын

@@doubleugly1594 there is sadly a high chance if importing into the EU that the Zoll/Duane takes it away thanks to its lacking CE certification :(

Thank you very much for the IHADSS render eye option, making this module as accessible as possible.

Congratulations, guys. You're almost there!

This is amazing wagz, I can’t wait for that startup tutorial 🤓.

@after_midnight9592

2 жыл бұрын

Startup itself looks real easy. Turn on battery, APU, start both engines and bring the power to 100%. Avionics, though...

Cant wait for this beauty to come out, Great work you guys

Picked up this module a couple days ago and after watching this I learnt why things weren't working so well. Thanks for this.

@MattWagner

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

I have the exact same Throttle and Stick as you so I've mapped everything exactly as you have! :D If this doesn't work for me and I decide to move things around, I will :) I'm going on now to try it out! :D Thank you SO MUCH to you and your team for working on this amazing helo!

Thanks for the info, Wags that really help. ED great work.

Thank you for allowing rendering of the left eye, I'm nearly blind in the right and still use VR

Just discovered this channel really superb and a massive help many thanks for doing the vids !

Thank you for this video. I’m finding your AH-64 Series very helpful.

This video is great since I have the same controls. The only difference is I have the CM2 throttle. Thanks for the vid, Wags.

Thank you, wags! Highly appreciated!

Thanks Matt for giving us a good ground start on bindings on this sexy beast of a machine 8-)

Still hopeful under "Custom Controls" section we will be able, if we are really lucky, to "stow those S- Hooks in our flight bag. Thanks for the upload Matt

@nmnmnm35

2 жыл бұрын

they said that will be an option, just maybe not on initial release. !

@shagrat47

2 жыл бұрын

What are these used for? I mean it's sure not to hang your jacket or raincoat to dry...

@alcmann

2 жыл бұрын

@@shagrat47 no clue. Maybe to hang the IHADSS or helmet on when the crew is getting in or out ? So it’s not in the way. My guess is it’s something an SME or consultant told them about that’s just a standard hack in the field for quality of life.

@baomao7243

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t panic. You should only be triggered with the … trigger.

@ummyeah641

4 ай бұрын

@@alcmann Ihadss goes under door on right console next to m4 mount

I sure hope the time off i have planned for this coming week was well timed. :)

It's so close I can almost smell it, and it smells really good!

Came for the Apache, stayed for 'Hardware AB Detent'!

Who else had a heartache when Matt clicked the 'Clear Category' button?

Getting all those necessary buttons assigned to your existing HOTAS and them remembering them all: Possibly the hardest task on the AH-64 so far 😣 Might have been helpful for those new here to show the use of "modifiers" in the controller setup. I certainly anticipate their heavy use for the AH-64. From memory, I think Matt does show their use in one of his earlier controller setup videos.

There are just too many modules I love to learn them all and have the associated muscle memory. I guess these are good problems to have. Thanks for the vid, I can't wait to integrate this RW platform into the close air support matrix.

@wags i would like to note that you have 63 modules to install ;-) seriously though. i appreciate all you and the rest of team does to make this amazing sim more amazing.

Another fantastic video from all things great creator Wags About half way through the video, I realised that despite having a Logitech G19S Programable Keyboard, a Logitech G13 USB Gaming Pad, A Stream Deck XL, TM Warthog Throttle & TM F/A-18C & TM A-10C's Joystick, I still might not have enough buttons at my disposal to fully program this thing Other than that, another first class video form the master Thanks Wags ps. I remember when I created 20 of 21 missions for a full campaign of a official addon via Activision for a game I used to play long ago called Battlezone, literally I found an issue with one mission, that was a game stopper the day after it went 'Gold' and, in those days, had gone to press the official CD's for release. Nowadays, it would just be a change to the downloadable file, but back then, 1st day release patches were kind of criticized

These videos are astounding

Beyond excited for this module, might have to book time off for this!

@nunyabiz6952

2 жыл бұрын

Hoping it drops on a Friday leaving a whole weekend for playing it!

@minty_1fighter498

2 жыл бұрын

@@nunyabiz6952 yeah that would be amazing

Omg i think this is the video I was looking for

Many thanks for the great video.

I always look forwards to these videos! Keep it up!

Matt, you should really think about doing audiobooks. Your voice is just so calming and reassuring. Thanks for great tutorials.

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

Naaa, my voice grates on some.

Looking good Wags.

I wish there was a profile for the pilot and co-pilot seats for the AH-64D in Helios. But what I really really wish, is that DCS would incorporate a little box labeled Exportable cockpits to secondary monitor, in Factory Fresh, Dirty Bird or Owl mode for night time ops. (Being able to adjust the brightness on the instruments would also be a plus.) Heck, just buy or license Helios and make it as a (free)supported add on option. !!Works great with both, mouse and touchscreens!! !!Predefined monitor resolution layouts!! !!Both left and right consoles included with either one click of the mouse or one touch of your finger!! !! Get yours........ ... ... Today!!! Sorry that last part was my sales pitch.

That actually helped a lot I had button allocation fear LOL

Thank you King.

gotta love wags. cant possibly go wrong. If I need to know, wags is where I go.

Thanks again. I have a X52 pro on one rig and a Warthog and all the fixings on a better rig and just wrote down everything you did here. Good list of most important functions. Won't be able to get them all on X52 without modifier and that dam mouse on X52 doesn't seem to want to register. I'll use modifier and only hat switch on throttle. Thanks again.

With your descriptions of the settings so accurate, This is a time taking task but, why not go through and make tooltips for each setting value explaining each and every one?

I am ready! Ready since first day pre release... Common give it to me.

Can't wait integrate the controls into my Joypro profile :P

AWESOME!

Hey Wags, excited for this. Have you flown this in VR and if yes, do you have any preference for monocle on/off in VR? Cheers

Man, I wish I had seen this vid this when I started with the SU-25T a few years ago...

Thank you so much for the Apache, Wags! I have 2 questions about this binding menu that you are using: 1.) What is this symbol to the left of "Reset category to default"? It looks like a magic wand 2.) When will we get the "Hardware AB detent" in the axis tune menu visible at 9:10? I assume you can then set where your throttle has the detent and don't have to mess about with user curves anymore to line that up between hardware and software?

I appreciate the FFB options. There are dozens of us! Dozens!

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

Hey Wags! Please post an updated guide for the new Apache collective that just started shipping! Love you forever!

hey wags. 9:07 hardware ab detent, that is new isnt it? i am using my warthog throttle with ab detent and i always had to set up a weird collective custom curve to get rid of the last afterburner detent zone. i am not sure but i guess that has something to do with it?

It would help when explaining this to have a picture in picture or photos showing some controllers that could be used in combination to be a decent AH64D hotas setup.

@Musix4me-Clarinet

7 ай бұрын

Along the same lines, these videos should have a cut to the controller being operated in the game to have a visual connection to their purpose. For example, when assigning an axis to a cursor movement, jump to a clip of moving the cursor with that axis so we see where it is connected.

I'm here a year later (November 2023), so I'm not sure what changes have been made since this walk-through. When I switch to *CP/G,* it still remembers the mappings to the *Pilot*, so the axis and things I would use are already taken, though they do not _show_ in the CP/G mappings. [I am using Winwing hardware.] Understanding that it would be a lot more work, it would be immensely beneficial to people like myself if you (Eagle Dynamics) could add cut scenes to the mappings being used to show what they are actually doing. For example, you are about to map the cursor movement, so you show the cursor movement being used in the sim and then come back and map the controls to it. Obviously, some are quite self-explanatory. Nevertheless, it would be a good and beneficial practice.

Thanks Wags, just adding to the drool factor aren't you ;) LOL Luv it!

THIS WEEKEND WOOHO

DCS Serve really heavy today… some difficult, but I fly my Apache

this video is a saver.

Thanks!

Will there be a preset for the thrustmaster warthog throttle/stick? (with the upcoming open beta release?)

Great vid as always. CPG gunner. Single player. I'm invisaging being in the front seat quite a bit of the time flying AND targetting - a bit like the FA-18. I did this with the Enemy engaged series, swapping between seats and the like. This *will* be viable, won't it? Harder yes, but still possible....?

thanks for fixing your Sssing from your audio since the last video.

cant wait

Hey wags, weird question compared to CPG & Pilot which one in your opinion is more user friendly with the George AI system?

Voice Attack and Vaicompro are going to be working overtime with my George commands.

Will any buttons bound for "AH-64D George AI Helper" cause issues when also used for either the "AH-64D Pilot" or "AH-64D CP/G"? Edit: Just confirmed with BigNewy - the "George AI Helper Interface Show/Hide" will act as a toggle for the buttons set under "AH-64D George AI Helper". For example, if you set both AH-64D George Menu Up/Down/Left/Right and AH-64D Pilot Trim Up/Down/Left/Right to the same Hat, the George actions will take priority only when the AI Menu is visible

Hey Wags, thanks for the in-depth look at controls mapping. I did notice that your Axis Tune UI is different to mine. Is this a developer build of the UI?

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

No, no difference. You are probably on a different sub-page element.

Will it be possible to interact with the handgrip controls as clickable cockpit items as well? This would be as very useful option to still have available for less frequently used functions

@MrPhantom453

2 жыл бұрын

That would be quite hard given that several of the hadgrip controls are four-way switches with a depress. Then you have buttons on the other side of the grip.

@carleb

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrPhantom453 could try and do it like on the f16 icp switch where you click on the direction you want like how when you want "return" you click left of the switch on return. For depress it could just be clicking on the switch directly. Doesn't have to be all of the switches clickable just the ones where its possible to have it it would be a useful option

@MrPhantom453

2 жыл бұрын

@@carleb Possibly, but I think it might be hard with all those switches. you never know though. If they do it, its a bonus for those who like that option.

@after_midnight9592

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think this will be possible, so far no plane has a clickable HOTAS. Modifiers will be an option for that. A single switch on your hotas can be used as a modifier, to switch between 'flight' and 'combat' modes. This way the same hat can be used for sights select and searchlight and don't have to look around the virtual cockpit.

@bigbengamer

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see that as any kind of effective way to control the aircraft unless you're playing VR with its controllers. But I agree doing it that way, would be sweet.

For the power levers on your throttle, how do you differentiate between engine 1 and engine 2 for startup if your left power lever is set to both?

Hello. Great video. At 24:35 I see that Trackir are assigned to Head Tracker. Is that by default?

@arkady86

2 жыл бұрын

it usually is, never had to assign mine...

Thanks for the video Wags! I wondered, is it possible to play this module purely via keyboard and mouse, or does it really need a stick to work correctly?

@uve_beendoogied9222

2 жыл бұрын

It is possible to play with keyboard and mouse....much more difficult, but I guess it can be done.

Hey Matt, at 3:57 We see a "Airdrome free camera" item in the menu. Do you know how to "enable" it ? ( It would be really useful for those of us not having a qwerty keyboard to remap the forward and left key ^^ )

I appreciate the control setup advice but I need a video that explains what the axis controls actually do. I am using a Warthog HOTAS with no pedals so my rudder is assigned to a hat switch and the collective is assigned to the throttle. I tried splitting the throttle between Collective and Power but all it seemed to do was switch the electrical power off and the Apache crashed. I can manage to control the general direction but I always seem to be in a slight drift either to right or left instead of flying straight and I have no idea how to prevent this. Similarly, I can bring the helo to a stop by pitching back but I have no clue how to decrease/increase height to find cover as the collective (power) just puts the helo out of control. Yes, I am new to helos, and this is really frustrating. :)

I think he just said super gucci lol love it

TY Wags

I have a question, as I was a bit confused. Do you have the throttle controls on the right hand side of the desk and the stick on the left hand side of the desk (ie, cyclic in left hand and throttle / collective in right hand)? It almost appeared that way when I was watching the programming. Maybe I was just confused, though, as I'm right handed and usually fly cyclic in right hand. EDIT: OK, so I'm an idiot. After watching the video again, I understand it. I guess it didn't help that I was a bit sleep deprived when I watched it the first time. lol

@Matt Wagner - Oh man love that background image. Also I saw ATA Missile Cage/Uncage Button - Depress option. (HEAVY BREATHING). Stinger missile for Final Release or possible AH-64D Apache Longbow 2 update in future?

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

That would not be accurate.

@FuzzyKedama

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner darn lol

@anthonyj5298

2 жыл бұрын

if i remember right the stinger is used for countries that can't rely on their air to air or none U.S. apaches

@FuzzyKedama

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyj5298 Yeah they don't use it unfortunately due to big wigs within the Army and DOD thinking the pilots will just go about looking for aircraft to hunt instead of focusing on the ground objectives. But still having the option in the game would be nice nonetheless.

Mr.Wagner what Stick and Throttle u use for the Apache and for the A 10 C ? Thnx for Info

I use the search function religiously in the drop-down menu for the controls!

Only took 4 times watching this to find my salvation on the pvs tads button, lmao. Thanks Wags. I get it now, lol.. 16:54 mark, lmao

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Real apache doesn't have a flare dispense button on the cyclic, only chaff

what kind of head movement tracker would yall recomend for DCS?

Oh man, our significant others are really going to hate us for a few weeks after this releases lol. They will never see us unless they’re flying with us 😂

@LtRiot

2 жыл бұрын

As far as she is concerned, I'm on a work trip... in the basement. LMAO

I still think 31st and it’s no later then 31st, plus it will be a big update this Wednesday to test the Syria map and viper prior to the Apache, makes sense to release 31st

Can you fly the Apache with true Collective control? I have the VIRPIL Hawk-60 grip on a Base Plus with twist-grip.

Hey wags, quick question! I’m not getting any feedback on cyclic through my x-56 joystick. All buttons and throttles work. Just pitch and roll are not working. Any suggestions? I’ve changed the setting under special for the spring joystick as well. Thank you

@joshprout1726

2 жыл бұрын

Also pitch and roll works with all other modules

Central Position Trim has a game breaking bug: After being pressed, your controls are locked until you move each axis for a moment, which can be fatal in case the pilot is not aware of the sudden loss of control

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

Please watch: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jHuArqaRe8jJo8Y.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2WK082tp7zaZMY.html it works well once you understand how to use it correctly.

@xXE4GLEyEXx

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner AAAH gotcha, thank you ^^

Just wondering why you didn't map the force trim/hold mode down switch.

At the axis tune panel i can see a "Hardware AB detent" clickbox... any idea roughly when we will have acces to that?

I want to know what that 'magic wand' icon is between 'foldable view' and 'reset category...'!

Hello, thank you for the video. What controls do you use. Come from Germany and do not understand everything in the video. Thank you very much.

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

For the -64, Virpil Constellation and CM3 throttle.

@markusjorga2242

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner Thanks for your info.

I think this is one thing that should be done for the proper release. Release control configs for the major joysticks and throttles e.g. thrust master warthog etc. The. Fact that most things are not even mapped or are mapped wrong in the early release makes it super hard to get to grips with

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

We strongly suggest learning to use the controls manager to create setups that work best for you. Teach a man to fish and all that.

@ads3453

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattWagner Yes I understand where you are coming from. However a working starting template for your control method that can be tweaked is definitely a more friendly way to get people encouraged to play. I have at least 3 friends who have given up with DCS because the curve of learning and configuration can be quite intimidating when they start out (which appears to be reset with each aircraft). With this helicopter alone I have probably poured about 5 hours in and have only just got the hang of just about flying it and firing the canon and rockets still working on the hellfire missiles :)

Wags, I never zoom out from normal, I only zoom in (and then back to normal). I would love to be able to use the pinky lever on the VPC Constellation for this purpose. Pull the pinky lever to briefly zoom in a variable amount, then simply let go and have zoom snap back to normal. Unfortunately it doesn't snap back to normal, it snaps back all the way to fully zoomed out, and because it's spring loaded it can't be held at normal zoom. No amount of axis tuning will achieve what I want. I can almost get there by reducing Y saturation to 50, but unfortunately I can't choose which half of the Y saturation curve I'm eliminating (the software eliminates the bottom half of the curve, I need to eliminate the top half) and the result is now I'm zoomed all the way out, and pulling the pinky lever only brings zoom to normal. Inverting the curve doesn't work because now I'm pulling to zoom out instead of pulling to zoom in. My kingdom for a way to choose which half of the curve I'm eliminating so I can set zoom range from normal to fully zoomed in, not normal to fully zoomed out.

@frederf3227

2 жыл бұрын

A user curve 50, 55, 60, 65...95,100 almost does what you want I think.

Hey your home screen only has installed/not all modules... Is there a way to hide all the modules you don't own?! I got three buttons for A-10 planes, for example

What is the stabilizer used for ? 3 bindings for it

Hey Wagsssss, this is JDawgssss, it'd be great if you could work on switching in and out of VR much more seamlessly like most VR sims. Currently, I cannot change my controls and now cannot get out of VR. Guess I need to go to the internet to figure that shite out huh?

Having an issue keybinding my rudder pedals. I have a TM 16000 fcs hotas setup. When i try to bind my axis rudder, it only binds for one pedal. I cant use both. Any ideas?

Don't suppose you could have the same keybind for 2 different things? Unfortunately I only have 1 axis knob on my thruster which is inconvenient for the CP/G side of things (and I of course can't use my joystick unless maybe I can if the chances of flying are slim?)

@MattWagner

2 жыл бұрын

No