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I'm glad to see that even the developpers are a bit wobbly in their flying :music_whistling:

Joking... thanks for the vid! :thumbup:

Really nice

Please add cargo bay camera. PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

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Wonderful!!! Cargo is a big part of what makes helicopters fun.

I would love to see graphical representations of internal cargo too for both the Hip and the Huey. For example it would be great to look in the back and see how many passengers you've picked up!

Thanks for giving this bird the attention it deserves. I think prolonged 'betas' are a little too prevalent in DCS and it only goes to further Belsimtek's already excellent reputation that they are taking the time to complete and polish their existing modules!

Great to see new models for the load. And tha load position indicator will help a lot. Thanks.

Am I seeing things or it has been implemented the main rotor downdraft influence over the speed indicator during hover flight?

Amazing module from the start, just keeps getting better. thanks for your work!

Very nice video, looking forward for some more cargo fun. :) Interesting to hear how often you use the trim, i should try it too.

I think there is a fundamental misunderstanding of how grenade launchers work here. I've carried snipers on our helicopter before, I know their capabilities.

 

I'll just say this, if you think it's fine to just saturate an area with imprecise grenade fire, keeping in mind that the area can only be a few hundred meters away from the helicopter, then you guys are totally right. From an altitude of approximately 300 feet, the max range for a grenade launcher out of the helicopter is about 300 meters. If that seems like an effective strategy to you, then I'll back you there.

Does downwash from the rotor have a serious effect on the comparatively slow moving grenades?

Great update!! Thanks for the video!

Does downwash from the rotor have a serious effect on the comparatively slow moving grenades?

Yes. Large relative size and slow relative velocity are the culprits. Might work better with decent forward airspeed where the rotor downwash is out of the way (which is the case with the wing store mounted grenade launchers.

It is always nice to have input from a real expert.

I think there is a fundamental misunderstanding of how grenade launchers work here. I've carried snipers on our helicopter before, I know their capabilities.

 

I'll just say this, if you think it's fine to just saturate an area with imprecise grenade fire, keeping in mind that the area can only be a few hundred meters away from the helicopter, then you guys are totally right. From an altitude of approximately 300 feet, the max range for a grenade launcher out of the helicopter is about 300 meters. If that seems like an effective strategy to you, then I'll back you there.

Of course this also applies to the AGS-17 in the GUV fixed forward firing pod (and various 40mm grenade launchers that were fitted to Western helicopters). I agree that it may not be a good idea.

I would like to be able to adjust the elevation on the GUV pods. IRL this can be done by ground crew.

Thank you for the updates Mi8Pilot and AlexandrT!:thumbup:

(Would be helpful to have this thread as Sticky. What do you think moderators?)

Would be helpful to have this thread as Sticky. What do you think moderators?

Agreed and done.

Cargo cam looks real good.

News No. 19

News No. 19

Activated the next switch. This time led to the switch of a guard of switching of the mode of firing of a nasal machine gun of PKT (at us it is not realized). The cabin became," well almost all clickable"! It is a little more and.......... :)

Thanks, AlexandrT!

are we getting pkt at nose? if not what happens when we hit this button?

I'm guessing it's linked to the fan which is on top of it. ;)

I've just tested it, nothing happens.

I'm guessing it's linked to the fan which is on top of it. ;)

The fan switches are on the triangular panels. Not sure if they work yet.

The switch that sits in front of the fan has to do with the nose mounted machine gun that is not available a for the Mi-8 at this point.

Hi,

The Nasal machine gun of PKT be a functional day in DCS ?

Thx

looks like it is just swich for now. you can frighten the enemy by opening this siwich as a bluff :D

News No.20

News No.20

"ПРОВЕРКА ЗАЖИГАН" (Ignition check) switch is now active. It has "ЛЕВ." (left) and "ПРАВ." (right) positions.

Mentioned switch is designated to check ignition module after its replacement. No other usage of that particular switch is covered by official documents.

But our technicians managed in combat action and severe environment to use that system for engines start, whether it's the not planned shut down or failed startup. Of course if these accidents are not related to engines being damaged or having problems.

For example, both engine flameout (or severe turbo compressor RPM drop) while flying in snow ( rain) storm. In fact these weather conditions are common for northen territories. The core of the matter is that TV3-117 engine's startup automatics don't have self-blocking and can interfere the work flow of fuel automatics (or even shut down the engine) in any engine's duty cycle. The sufficient condition for such a case could be a short time turbine interstage air pulse.

On the one hand such ideology means reliable engine protection from severe consequences (fire or disintegration) having engine compressor surge (engine will simply shut down), on the other - endanger the crew.

One time portion of 180 gramms of water or 300 gramms of snow is sufficient for engine's flameout.

Otherwise in combat action engine's startup is compromised, but helicopter needs to get in the air promptly. In common conditions engine's reignition is allowed only after turbo compressor complete stop.

"ПРОВЕРКА ЗАЖИГАН" (Ignition check) switch makes it possible to start engine unless turbo compressor RPM are not lower than 45%. Open shut off valve and put ignition check switch in starting engine position.

Engine will startup - it's checked.

Try, know hardware You are working with. :)

That information is granted by an elite airman, technician and our community member Vert-117. And he gets a special thanks for that.

Translated by - Laivynas Moderator/ED Testers Team

Many thanks. Mi-8 is my favourite module and it is getting more and more interesting.

Thanks AlexandrT, looking forward to testing the switch. Keep the improvements coming please.