Viktor_UHPK Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Dear helicopter pilots, I'd like to introduce you to my first Mi-8 training video: "wide rectangle pattern". It's the first I have created so far and I'll be happy about any feedback. Would you like more of this kind? Any special topics on this type of helicopter? "Wide rectangle pattern" "Helicopter cyclic stick behaviour explained" "Quick and efficient GNS430 moving map setup!" Edit: New Video available. "Surviving engine failure, a comprehensive guide" Greetings, Viktor Edited March 9, 2018 by Viktor_UHPK 1 My cyclic stick - modded MS FFB2 and My Mi-8 training videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheThumper Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Good video, I appreciated the tips and tricks. I need to practice to be as smooth as you when I fly the Mi-8! ~Thump. Computer Specs: i7-6700K@4.00GHz, 32GB, 850 EVO 1TB, GTX 1080 Ti, Samsung Odyssey VR [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc808 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 EXCELLENT! Very Nice, certainly one of the better DCS helicopter videos I have seen. I am just now learning to fly the MI 8 and hope you continue with your training videos. Thanks again, DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgon Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Great video, that is some amazing precision flying there, and there's a lot to learn from you. Keep'em coming! :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art-J Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Damn, I can't get even a fraction of such flight smoothness with my recent stick extension. Time to train more, much more :D. Some useful tips & tricks there, looking forward to next videos in the series. i7 9700K @ stock speed, single GTX1070, 32 gigs of RAM, TH Warthog, MFG Crosswind, Win10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudel_chw Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Dear helicopter pilots, I'd like to introduce you to my first Mi-8 training video: "wide rectangle pattern". It's the first I have created so far and I'll be happy about any feedback. Would you like more of this kind? Any special topics on this type of helicopter? Hi and thanks for sharing your flight experience, I really liked your video; your english is clear and easy to understand (even tough I'm not a native english speaker). I also subscribed to your channel, so I can get an alert when you upload new videos I also like that you refrain from adding background music, its much better to be able to hear the game sounds and your voice only. What I would like for your next video, is for you to activate the flight control display overlay, so its easier for the viewer to see what are your actual control inputs :) As for topics, I would love one about how to pickup and pick down sling cargo. Cheers. Edited February 25, 2017 by Rudel_chw For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600X - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia GTX1070ti - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar - Oculus Rift CV1 Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor_UHPK Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hallo guys and thank you for the kind words! Smoothness on the flight controls of course is practice but to a great extend also depending on your hardware. In my opinion, the choppers in DCS are hard to fly without FFB / springless sticks. Rudel, that's a great topic you have chosen. However I think I'm not proficient enough at that yet. I will look into it though. Your idea with the flight controls is great. I need to find a way to implement it but maintain a good "uncluttered" image. Greetings, Viktor My cyclic stick - modded MS FFB2 and My Mi-8 training videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudel_chw Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Smoothness on the flight controls of course is practice but to a great extend also depending on your hardware. That is so true ... I dont own rudder pedals, so I'm forced to use one of my throttle's thumb dials as rudder ... and it's hard to coordinate with what my hands are doing on the other controls (collective and stick) ... keyboard control is not an option since I would have to take one hand off the Hotas. Your idea with the flight controls is great. I need to find a way to implement it but maintain a good "uncluttered" image. Thanks for considering it .. I was referring to the DCS overlay that shows up with RCTL + Enter. I understand that its size and position can be customized editing the ControlsIndicator_page.lua file of the aircraft (but I've never done it, since I use the indicator on its default position and size). Anyway, nice video ... looking forward to your next one :) For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600X - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia GTX1070ti - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar - Oculus Rift CV1 Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chops Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I would really like to see a video on how to use the autopilot and trim, as well as the relationship between them. I have been watching various videos and reading the manual, but am still having a tough time flying the Mi-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor_UHPK Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 I've added a new video. Helicopter cyclic stick behaviour explained 1 My cyclic stick - modded MS FFB2 and My Mi-8 training videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgon Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Another excellent video, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor_UHPK Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Another video online. "Quick and efficient GNS430 moving map setup!" My cyclic stick - modded MS FFB2 and My Mi-8 training videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor_UHPK Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 New video online. "Surviving engine failure, a comprehensive guide" My cyclic stick - modded MS FFB2 and My Mi-8 training videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgon Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 "Surviving engine failure, a comprehensive guide" Excellent video, thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Can you show the controls indicator in your videos? That way we can see the movement of the controls as you pass the different phases of flight. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Commodore 64 | MOS6510 | VIC-II | SID6581 | DD 1541 | KCS Power Cartridge | 64Kb | 32Kb external | Arcade Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor_UHPK Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Thank you for the input, Looney. I've received that request earlier already and I've shown the controls indicator on one of my videos where I found it to be useful (cyclic stick explained). Those inputs on the controls are so minimal though, I mostly don't see the sense behind it. Also, in different scenarios (different weight or atmospheric conditions) those inputs will differ quite a bit. The way you learn to fly is by the outside view, by the numbers and verbal instructions. My instructor (former F-4 and Tornado pilot) used to say: "altitude, airspeed, heading, altitude, airspeed, heading, altitude, airspeed, heading. Why are we two feet low?". (and..."where are we, how long have I slept, when will I get something to eat?) :) There are these moments, where an instructor would say: "I will fly. You keep your hands at the controls and try to get a feeling". But that is mostly to get your psychomotorics to memorize it. So, again, thank you for the input. Once I do a video again, where controls are important I will include it. Else I prefer to keep the video simple and immersive. My cyclic stick - modded MS FFB2 and My Mi-8 training videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Having discussed the videos with friends, we're curious as what inputs are necessary for coordinated flight, hence the question. "Kick the ball" will get hands and feet when the indicator shows what is happening, which control is acting when. Sure enough, cyclic inputs are minimal, it's the other stuff that's interesting :) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Commodore 64 | MOS6510 | VIC-II | SID6581 | DD 1541 | KCS Power Cartridge | 64Kb | 32Kb external | Arcade Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor_UHPK Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Okey, I get that. How about I make a "no comment" video of the most important flight phases (takeoff, acceleration, deceleration, turns, hover, landing, slingload) with control indicator on? My cyclic stick - modded MS FFB2 and My Mi-8 training videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 That would be most helpful, thank you. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Commodore 64 | MOS6510 | VIC-II | SID6581 | DD 1541 | KCS Power Cartridge | 64Kb | 32Kb external | Arcade Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rge75 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Maybe you might consider the "transparent control indicators"? They're not as ugly as the red ones. Therefore they don't disturb that much. My DCS videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJX2av4UE4xqWto3y8EZWMw [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooch Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 The red ones are perfectly fine imo. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotor633 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hi, please more such tutorials. I find find it great! I actually learn the MI-8. Greetings ************************************** DCS World needs the Panavia Tornado! Really! ************************************** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Zeen Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Nice videos. Waiting for more! Thanks a lot. Capt_Zeen_HELIOS PROFILES_WEBSITE Capt_Zeen_Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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