How to Start an AH-64D Apache Longbow
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In this DCS: AH-64D video, we’ll learn how to cold start our AH-64D.
Please note that this was recorded from a pre-release version in mid-March 2022. Later in development, aspects of the procedure may change.
My Cold Start Cheat Sheet:
Pre-Flight
1. Doors
2. Lights
3. Engine Levers Off
4. Rotor Brake Off
5. Parking Brake On
6. CMWS Off
7. COMM Levels
8. Battery
9. Tailwheel Locked
10. Lights Test
11. Fire Detection Test
APU
12. APU
13. ENG/SYS Page
14. Check EUFD
15. Check DMS Page
16. Set COMM Page
17. ASE Off and Setup
18. Set TSD Page
19. Set FUEL Page
20. Set FLT Page
21. Set WPN Page
22. IHADSS Boresight
Engines Start
23. Set NVS as Desired
24. Uncage SAI
25. ENG/SYS Page and ENG Page
26. ENG 1 Start Wait for TGT Less than 80 C
27. Power Lever to IDLE at Ng Increase
28. Repeat for ENG 2
29. Power Levers to FLY When OIL PSI is Less than 70 and NGB Temps Above 20 C
30. Check RPMs at 101%
31. APU Off
Before Taxi
32. Parking Brake Off
33. Tailwheel as Desired
@sinepilot 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy cold starting even more than I enjoy blowing stuff up. The spinning-up of APUs and engines and rotor blades is so satisfying 🙂
@after_midnight9592 2 жыл бұрын
Right? It's ASMR.
@frenchfries4294 2 жыл бұрын
tyes
@kosmos224 2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@alistair676 2 жыл бұрын
it's what I do most in DCS actually, just learn systems, cold start stuff, take off, land :)
@bigjay5516 2 жыл бұрын
So agree. Love the start up.
@frostycab 2 жыл бұрын
Wags, another great video as always! The excitement is killing me! One thing I think needs to be said: I know it's an area that many of us tend to overlook, but have to say a huge "Well done!" to the team that did the sounds for this (and other) aircraft. That low, bassy "whoom" as the engines started gave me chills.
@seemagics 2 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy how well the Dev team recreated everything so accurately from the sound of the APU starting to waiting for “temps and pressures” prior to moving the pwr lvrs to fly.
@DaveWilliams988 2 жыл бұрын
Just thought to myself “when will Wags make a cold start vid” a few minutes ago. Sweet!
@TheSd1cko 2 жыл бұрын
Same 😂
@Dravira 2 жыл бұрын
You and the ED team are killing it. I started on DCS almost 10 years ago and never expected an apache or a viper. I am so happy that we get to experience these since many of us will never get to experience it IRL. We the community can not thank you all enough for the countless hours and hard work. Sky is the limit! On and forward.
@anthonyj5298 2 жыл бұрын
2003!
@ben1869 2 жыл бұрын
If sky is the Limit, why are there steps on the moon?
@treeamble585 2 жыл бұрын
@@ben1869 At night the whole universe is the sky
@GTRNights 2 жыл бұрын
For years, had the honor of turning wrenches on Apaches for the famous 1-1 Gunfighters. I actually had in a packet to go to WO flight school to try to get an Apache seat and had a very solid packet. One morning, playing soccer for PT, I got my leg twisted up when 3 of us went for the ball at the same time and my right knee was dislocated. That ended my service and my hopes for flying an Apache. Many times I've been in the hangar or just outside on the flight line and watched as the birds would spin up. I always wondered what they were doing and how they were doing it. Thanks you guys, I will at least know that much.
@theVRpilot 2 жыл бұрын
Cold starting in VR with a bass shaker setup is going to be amazing!!!
@stingingmetal9648 2 жыл бұрын
Duuuuude.
@rain3422 2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy that most of the button pressing is on the MFD's and there isnt a lot of physical switches in the pilot seat, very cool start up video
@plokkum 2 жыл бұрын
But once you’re in the MFD’s it feels like you just went down the rabbit hole. Can’t wait 😁
@Sandboxcode 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah starting up this bird looks very fun too me actually!! I was legit feeling apprehensive about the learning curve but the more I watch these videos it's kinda starting to click
@tomaspalenik9311 2 жыл бұрын
Too bad my thrusmaster MFD's have less buttons than apache MFD's :(
@AvengerBB1 2 жыл бұрын
@@tomaspalenik9311 Agreed. I just figure I'll have to use the BRT, CON, SYM, etc. buttons until a better option arises.
@tomaszwota1465 2 жыл бұрын
@@tomaspalenik9311 Use some of those GAIN/SYM/BRT/CON up/down buttons as extra buttons. Or make your own (not too difficult). ;)
@cocococo5980 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Wags, and all the visible (Nineline, Bignewy) and invisible team of ED. This message just to say a big thank you to all or you…. It seems you are working hard, even on the week-end, to answer our questions, share news, share tout passion.. so many thanks to all or you, you are doing a fantastic work and flying DCS is a dream!!
@mj533 2 жыл бұрын
This means the Apache release is just around the corner!!! Thank you Wags!!! You totally made my day :)
@weswheel4834 2 жыл бұрын
"Coming no later than 31 March 2022." (in the description). Wags seemed to imply 1 more video before release I think, so could be even earlier maybe.
@nynphose 2 жыл бұрын
Earlier than planned release of this video, very good chance mid April release if not a bit later.
@goldenstateaviation2861 2 жыл бұрын
@@nynphose No later than March 31st. Hopefully sooner
@nynphose 2 жыл бұрын
@@goldenstateaviation2861 when it's ready, and no sooner.
@nynphose 2 жыл бұрын
@@SooShibe your wrong
@TrickerDCS 2 жыл бұрын
I like the way you start this bad boy
@potatopilot1699 Жыл бұрын
Me personally, I love cold starting all my aircraft. I do it in real life too! there's something incredible about manually bringing the aircraft and it's systems to life.
@sinepilot 2 жыл бұрын
Jane's Longbow lovers, our moment is almost here.
@sinepilot 2 жыл бұрын
This whole ".....BY.....March 31st" and "No later than March 31" stuff is really playing with my emotions. Every day I'm waking up going "is today the day???" Eagle Dynamics-Claus is coming to town, I need to get cookies and milk ready
@Iceman_2005 2 жыл бұрын
just assume it will release at 2359 on 31 march and you wont be dissapointed
@bw33511 2 жыл бұрын
I’m hoping it will release this week. Wishful thinking.
@MrTornadoman97 2 жыл бұрын
From what i've seen by NineLine's posts on reddit, as long as no bugs are encountered during their final QA pass its probably releasing with the open beta patch on Wednesday.
@Johnny641 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrTornadoman97 I am willing to bet it will release with the open beta patch too, which if the gossip is to be believed will drop this week. 🙂
@thomasfreimuller4470 2 жыл бұрын
I feel with you mate. I had the same feelings back in 2018 when the F/A-18 was released. I invited my wife for dinner to celebrate this eagerly awaited day ;-)
@josearzu9779 2 жыл бұрын
This bring back memories when I use to run the APU to do after maintenance op checks. Awesome module details.
@overtigo5d 2 жыл бұрын
Huge fan of the Jane's Longbow and L2 from back then. Haven't played much sim of over the years but this looks insane.
@skatterpro 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this looks surprisingly simple. I was expecting full on A-10 startup procedures and was pretty discouraged by it. The AH-64D just got a lot more interesting to me!
@urnrng5244 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wags and Eagle Dynamics for making this possible. Can't wait for another fantastic module!
@ernestwinslow7316 2 жыл бұрын
The APU, Engine sounds were music to my ears. Thank you Matt for this video being pushed ahead of the ones to come before. This has calmed some nerves. You can bet this cold start video would be watched over and over in my case primarily to listen to those sounds. Terrific I must say.
@AIRWARFAREGROUP 2 жыл бұрын
Great step-up to the release Wags! Thanks for presenting these in a progressive order! I'm a fan of your Crawl, Walk, Run, Kill evolution!
@Zatracenec 2 жыл бұрын
I´ve just clicked the replay button immediately. The level of detail and these amazing sounds. OMG! With every module, You are leaving me speechless. Amazing job!
@dazzer66 2 жыл бұрын
A really clear and detailed video of how to cold start the AH-64D and it definately looks a lot more simple than other DCS aircraft. Thanks very much for sharing this video :)
@ricbish4122 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m super, super excited to get in my Choppa! You guys have really outdone yourselves on this module! It looks really awesome & can’t wait to see it for myself! Thank you!
@NoFear1979 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt for a comprehensive and thorough walkthrough of the start up procedure. I've sqiubbled notes and done the start up while following your method. Great stuff \o/
@markbeeston8145 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I’ve been waiting for this one. Love a cold start.
@albertoa73 2 жыл бұрын
The ED's a guarantee! This module is very amazing. And these videos are very useful. Thank you (from AMVI member).
@Foldy435 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know whether it's because I love the Apache so much and have been waiting for this mod for years but I have to say this was the most intuitive cold start up tutorial I've ever seen on DCS. I watched it last night and I can remember almost every process.
@sladehelicoptersgaming3148 2 жыл бұрын
I sat in one of these just as they were being introduced into the UK AAC and at the time I thought the layout was very clean , Nice to see it in action
@JTACRIFLE 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wags. These are my go to videos when the module comes out. Thanks so much for this effort.
@Rugosch 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Breathtaking! Thank you so much! The AH-64, together with the Viper module, this brings me back over 30 years where it all this started for me.... sitting at my Atari ST and playing the very first Flightsims.... download finished, I have things to do :-)
@jasons9564 2 жыл бұрын
I may have to call into work when this is released. Thank you guys for your hard work!
@NsMcLean 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! This is the video we've been waiting for!
@OldeDeus 2 жыл бұрын
Excitement is at an all time high
@jaynuck 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait Wags. My sincere thanks to you and the team.
@carsonberget1592 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for this to come out!!!!
@ViperBATDTF 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! So looking forward to getting started! Thank you for this informative video!
@eliasfelixdasilva4197 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Matt Wagner for this instructional video.🤓
@felippejonsson6078 2 жыл бұрын
Wags your a machine! hope you and the team get some time off soon. Thanks so much
@wilbuzllf5057 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! And it looks surprisingly simple as well!
@comet8540 2 жыл бұрын
Simple and fast, very nice video Matt
@selwynmurray8383 2 жыл бұрын
Wags, you are like a used car salesman. Can't wait for the keys to this baby up. Another great job guys.
@sabatheus 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! The legendary cold start video!
@asphelite 2 жыл бұрын
That sounddesign is marvelous
@BoomerWarfare 2 жыл бұрын
The primer touch up work all over the cockpit is a nice touch.
@talonfox3956 2 жыл бұрын
The audio fidelity between what is shown here and the actual aircraft is exceptional. Also, the start-up sequence cockpit indications are also extremely realistic. Well done ED! As for Matt, you did nearly as good a job as the old guys who teach new Apache pilots for a living. I bet the SME's had some interesting comments about the ignition key :)
@LtShifty 2 жыл бұрын
What's an SME?
@slpkntmggt06 2 жыл бұрын
@@LtShifty Subject Matter Expert
@ViperLV05 2 жыл бұрын
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO were so close, I LOVE YOU ED
@FilmModeler 2 жыл бұрын
Having just gone into isolation, I need this!
@robertpittard1 2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing, the accuracy is spot on. Well, as a AH64 crew chief for 13 y they almost never turn on without some bogus faults. Some the newer D models have integrated CMWS that includes it in the software. This makes the CMWS control box unnecessary and out of view. The only thing your missing is the crew chief...
@Tyber_gsk 2 жыл бұрын
Quickest cold start ever.
@desert-force 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wags ♥ can't wait for this bird. Amazing job
@sudan_in_my_heart 11 ай бұрын
• Pre-flight checks. • Make sure all doors and hatches are closed. • Turn off all lights. • Set the engine levers to OFF. • Release the rotor brake. • Set the parking brake. • Turn off the CMWS (Countermeasures Dispenser) system. • Set the COMM levels to 11. • Turn on the battery. • Lock the tailwheel. • Perform a lights test. • Perform a fire detection test. • Start the APU. • Press the APU start button. • Wait for the APU to start. • Check the APU status on the ENG/SYS page. • Set up the aircraft. • Set the COMM page. • Turn off the ASE (Automatic Stabilization Equipment). • Set the TSD (Tactical Situation Display) page. • Set the FUEL page. • Set the FLT page. • Set the WPN page. • Perform an IHADSS (Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System) boresight. • Start the engines. • Set the engine levers to START. • Wait for the engines to start. • Check the engine status on the ENG/SYS page. • Move the power levers to IDLE. • Taxi and takeoff. • Release the parking brake. • Taxi to the runway. • Takeoff and fly away!
@rolds376 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work on the sounds
@toejam7606 2 жыл бұрын
Man soo awesome, have not had a good chopper sim since Apache longbow on the 486 and win 98
@brannanjohnson4046 2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos Wag's. Very helpful.
@LolingLper 2 жыл бұрын
Oh Boy! I cannot wait!
@meatgood655 2 жыл бұрын
Great video cant wait for it to be released
@chembleton 2 жыл бұрын
I remember Gunship 2000 on the Amiga, one button for engine on the plus button to power up
@KrakenFromBlackSea 2 жыл бұрын
After MI8 chore, it feels like a child could easily start it up and fly off. Love the AH64. I used to fly the Apache in an awesome AH64 Project mod for Arma 3 and the startup procedure in DCS is exactly the same as i remember, great.
@TheMrRusti 2 жыл бұрын
Guys, it's happening! Everybody stay calm! EVERYBODY STAY F***ING CALM!!!
@notproplayer3649 2 жыл бұрын
That's one easy aircraft to start, damn
@jameswatson5380 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Cant wait to get in!
@nickgrey4136 2 жыл бұрын
Super Matt, many thanks indeed. Kind regards, Nick
@after_midnight9592 2 жыл бұрын
Give this man a raise!
@malfunction8165 2 жыл бұрын
I seem to remember the jet ranger was less complicated to start, not having any missiles helped, but the click click click of the ignitor and then the whine of the turbine then the cabin filling up with the smell of exhaust fumes is addictive, oh happy days.
@tonicarrera9647 2 жыл бұрын
Thank so much Wags for this video. Very easy start procedure, although I thing you said it was abbreviated, but still great to see. Now it has gone Gold, are we just waiting for the George video before we get our hangs on this Already gone through the manual once, but I guess it will make more sense when you can do the things the manual teaches you Thank you so much for doing this mod, and making sure, even at Early Release, we will have something we can all enjoy. I personally have been waiting for this module since I stopped playing Jane's Longbow, and for those who remember that, you know how long ago that was Again my sincerest thanks. I even thank you and your team for delaying the release, until you had worked out what imagine as being Sim breaking components
@markocoric6801 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work
@craigh1790 2 жыл бұрын
This is much more simple than I expected it would be. At least I will be able to get the engines started...
@danielmanfroi4797 2 жыл бұрын
Bellissimo video !!!apache longbow very amazing!!!
@Kathlanus 2 жыл бұрын
I actually jumped a bit when I saw this video on my recommended page. Heres to hoping George has time for his introduction soon 😁
@Maverick1375 2 жыл бұрын
Very good tutorial, After studying it, I picked up more details than you actually explain. You know exactly what you are doing, but some of us have no clue. So I was paying very close detail to which keys on the RMFD you were clicking and writing down in addition to why you were pressing certain keys which helped me understand more so how to operate the Right MFD to go through the set up screens for engine and weapon and global positioning data. Thanks very much this makes it easier to understand how to really get the most experience out of what you are doing when cold starting this awesome module!
@MattWagner 2 жыл бұрын
The videos are cumulative and build upon each other. I'm sure others have and will create more "self contained" instructions.
@Maverick1375 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWagner No doubt I have been saving all of your videos and currently going through each in depth to better understand each function thoroughly ! It took me 3 hrs to break down this cold start video into my own cold start to better understand navigating around that MFD for all the different functions and for what they are used for! I know the Left and right MFDs are very important for data information on whats going with the aircraft, as well as weapon status and other stuff. I dont know if it has an active radar system to detect the position of enemy vehicles and personal hence that large AF Radar dome above the the rotor blades, but I guess that is another tutorial! I love all the combined data I get from both you and Cosmos!
@chrisolsen5280 2 жыл бұрын
Oh! That's not too bad! Edit: I got very excited till you clarified that there will be another vid before release.
@jabonemalone4065 2 жыл бұрын
Hehe Why? last 3 vids or so he has been releasing them every 2-3 days
@cathyerinandaidan8206 2 жыл бұрын
He also said before that vids will not impact release date
@lab____2003 2 жыл бұрын
you dont even know how ready i am for this
@slyderace 2 жыл бұрын
IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! :D
@EscapeLifesGravity 2 жыл бұрын
Here we go!!!
@robk5943 2 жыл бұрын
Another technique for start-up after the APU is on (once called the DMS Sweep), especially when working with a live CPG, use the top level menu page as a guide on one MPD while pressing buttons on the other MPD; the front seat can start with one side and work clockwise, and back seat start on the other side of the top level page and go counter-clockwise, or vice versa. Point being, you get things up and running faster, and the PC can check the work of the other pilot by the time the INUs align. When in doubt, you can always run home to "mommy" by pressing the M button. Eventually, you learn where everything is in the menu hierarchy and the cockpit becomes less of an MPD piñata.
@MattWagner 2 жыл бұрын
Good point, thanks!
@leewalton7403 2 жыл бұрын
exxxcellent!! cheers wags. now give us the chopppppper!
@grennymaster 2 жыл бұрын
OHhh man Wags :) Thx for your hard work on those Vids. ED owns you a lot :) Cant wait to get in the seat :)
@romagnolo 2 жыл бұрын
LAUNCH IS IMMINENT!
@robihobby9490 2 жыл бұрын
OMG Cold Start ! 😁👍 Hurra !
@32ndvfw 2 жыл бұрын
dai, cacciate fuori sto modulo !!!!
@flightsimulatoradventures7246 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Won’t be to bad to get going in a hurry it seems. Other than waypoint setting up.
@Sushiconnexion 2 жыл бұрын
ahhh.. nothing beats a cold start video first thing in the morning
@memkiii 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulation guys. Now, a quick weekend off then get back to it! 👍
@MattWagner 2 жыл бұрын
Weekend off? LOL.
@MongooseTacticool 2 жыл бұрын
We can tell how proud you are of your new helo-baby 😀 Looks awesome!
@Syd536 2 жыл бұрын
I think I speak for all of us. I NEED IT NOW!!!
@ramalls 2 жыл бұрын
I'm taking a day off from work when this module comes out!! Me and the "dogz" will be doing a lot of flight training on that day!! #cantwait
@ACDCROCKS135 2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes it's time for the cold start!!! :)
@lankypilot778 2 жыл бұрын
That pilot ai looks much improved movement than have seen previously with choppers. I wasn't expecting to do much from front seat but looks like quite a viable option now & well implemented.
@MattWagner 2 жыл бұрын
It is, when properly used.
@King2Stone 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wags!
@eatthisvr6 2 жыл бұрын
swqap button on a radio, simple but GENIOUS! for fast swapping between 2 presets. god i wish other aircraft had this lol
@IlaireorNinniach 2 жыл бұрын
Oh i really cant wait for it :D
@viscounttudon68 2 жыл бұрын
1:19 got it, only using the rotor brake airborne
@BCooperArtMind 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos! I'm excited for the AH-64D (I bought it months ago). But I'm even more excited that you folks can send your Mi-24P team back on the Mi-24P rather then working on the 64D. I much prefer Russian equipment and to have that door gunner capability on the 24P, and other goodies, is troubling me with anticipation. Please, send them back asap! lol ;-)
@Fercyful 2 жыл бұрын
Hope this Wednesday!
@SDsc0rch 2 жыл бұрын
its happening...!! stand by to stand by :))
@DeltaTimo 2 жыл бұрын
We are very eager indeed 😱
@cluelesssimmer5856 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god it's coming i can feel it
@thesuperbsuperb 2 жыл бұрын
Excitement intensifies....
@mazztothemax1888 2 жыл бұрын
Oooo yeh cold starts all day!!
@thorstenh1976 2 жыл бұрын
Superficial viewed, this Looks 5 Times easier than MI24, but detailed viewed the "Magic" happens in the MFD's which still look intimidating 😔🥴 Thanks for the vid!!
@damsonn 2 жыл бұрын
I hope we eventually see the old-school Alpha model.
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