AH-64D Apache Syllabus

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If not specified in the Syllabus all procedures are to be followed as described in the AH-64D Manual.

"DCS AH-64D Quick Start Manual EN" can be found in the DCS installation folder "DCS World OpenBeta\Mods\aircraft\AH-64D\Doc"

If you are new to the MA-community, be sure to read about our procedures around the airfield (Linked below) to ensure everyone can have a safe training environment. Good luck and have fun!

• Airport procedures
• Airport charts

- Runways

- Taxiways

- TACAN/ILS Freq

- Entry/Exit points

The goal should be to fly the AH-64D as a crew (Pilot/CPG) to reach its full potential. However, In order to train effectively on your own, you as a pilot/CPG you must be able to use George. Therefore you should be able to complete everything described in the Pilot/CPG "Basic Section" below with George. During Qualification your examiner will fly with you as Pilot/CPG.

Pilot

Basic Section

The Basic Syllabus gives an overall picture of what is expected to be accomplished by our AH-64 pilots and CPG’s and should be seen as a minimum level of knowledge. The syllabus should be used to identify educational needs and help you set up training goals for the next sortie. When you can complete all parts of the syllabus without the need for external assistance, you should be well prepared to complete the Basic Qualification.

General

Radio/SRS

• Set Transponder code (SRS)
• Set frequency manually or presets and transmit/receive (SRS) on:

- Radio 1 VHF AM

- Radio 2 UHF

- Radio 3 VHF FM

- Radio 4-5 VHF FM/HF (optional)

• Use intercom PTT (SRS)
• Basic Comms as part of a flight (not as lead)
• Listen to and understand ATIS Information.

* Recommended settings for SRS can be found here.

MPD

TSD-Page

• Map navigation

- ZOOM

- Change map type

- Pan

• Show/Hide information
• Symbology (Waypoints, NFZ, Hazards etc.)
• Points

- Create new/Edit waypoint

- Set “Direct To” to a waypoint

WPN-Page

• Boresight
• Set ACQ source

FCR-Page

WIP

VID-Page

• Change Video and Underlay

COM-Page

WIP

A/C-Page

• FLT

- Set QNH

• FUEL

- Enable Aux fuel transfer (C,L,R)

• PERF

- Check/Set perf. values used to perform “Hover check”

Miscellaneous

• IHADSS

- Symbology/Info

• HSI

- Show/Hide

Flying

Startup

• As described in AH-64D TTP.

Takeoff

• As described in AH-64D TTP.

- Takeoff using "VMC Level Acceleration".

In-flight

• Flying

- Fly in Combat cruise formation at low-level profile.

- Fly NOE as a single-ship in flat and open terrain.

- Hover IGE and OGE

- VRS Recovery

• Navigation

- Visually navigate between two points using for example terrain objects as guidence (the compass and an empty F10 map may be used)

- Follow several waypoints in succession (flightplan) using information provided by the in-cockpit instruments or projected on HUD/HSD.

- Navigate To/From or in reference to ADF using Radials and information on TSD.

• Trim/Autopilot

- Force trim

- Engage/Disengage:

• ATTITUDE HOLD
• ALTITUDE HOLD

• Fence In / Fence Out procedures

- As described in AH-64D TTP.

• Emergency Jettison

Landing

• As described in AH-64D TTP.

- Landing using "VMC Approach to a Hover"

Combat

Air-To-Air

• Gun

- M139 AWS

• Hit single hovering target.

Air-To-Ground

• Gun

- M139 AWS

• Obtain rounds on static point-target (Single vehicle) with Manual and Auto range at a distance of ~1000m using "Hovering fire"

• Rockets

-Hydra-70

• Hit static area-target. (~200mx200m) using "Running fire"

Defence

• CMS

- Detect/react to Missile launch (MWS, RLWR)

- Drop Flare/Chaff

Advanced Section

The Advanced Syllabus is aimed at those who have completed the Basic Qualification. Our AH-64D pilots and CPG’s who want to take the next step whether it is to learn something new, like NOE ingress and carrier based operations, or strengthen their knowledge in topics covered in the Basic syllabus like communications or weapon deployment.

Flying

Takeoff

• Perform Rolling takeoff

In-flight

• Fly in and switch between all formations.
• Fly in and transfer to all TERF profiles.

Landing

• Perform Rolling landing

Combat

Air-To-Ground

• Gun

- M139 AWS

• Obtain rounds on moving target (Single vehicle) with Manual and Auto range at a distance of ~500m using "Hover fire"
• Obtain rounds on static and moving targets (Single vehicle) with Manual and Auto range at a distance of ~500m using "Running fire"

• Rockets (Pilot and Co-op)

- Hydra-70

• Hit static area-target (50mx50m) using "Hover fire"
• Hit moving area-target (Convoy 3-5 vehicles) using "Running fire"

• A-G Missiles

- AGM-114K/L

• TBU

• CAS

- Close Air Support Procedures

Co-Pilot/Gunner

Basic Section

The Basic Syllabus gives an overall picture of what is expected to be accomplished by our AH-64 pilots and CPG’s and should be seen as a minimum level of knowledge. The syllabus should be used to identify educational needs and help you set up training goals for the next sortie. When you can complete all parts of the syllabus without the need for external assistance, you should be well prepared to complete the Basic Qualification.

General

Radio/SRS

• Set frequency manually or presets and transmit/receive (SRS) on:

- Radio 1 VHF AM

- Radio 2 UHF

- Radio 3 VHF FM

- Radio 4-5 VHF FM/HF (optional)

• Use intercom PTT (SRS)
• Basic Comms as part of a flight (not as lead)
• Comms towards Ground/Tower/Control etc.
• Tune ATIS freq. Receive and understand the information given by ATIS.

MPD

TSD-Page

• Map navigation

- ZOOM

- Change map type

- Pan

• Show/Hide information
• Symbology (Waypoints, NFZ, Hazards etc.)
• Points

- Create new/Edit waypoint/control measure (HA, BP etc)

- Create/Edit Flightplan “Route”

- Set “Direct To” to a waypoint/control measure

WPN-Page

• Boresight
• Laser code

- Change frequency on laser code presets (A-E)

- Change preset (A-E) on LRFD and LST

• Set ACQ source

FCR-Page

WIP

VID-Page

• NIL

COM-Page

WIP

A/C-Page

NIL

Miscellaneous

• IHADSS

- Symbology/Info

• HSI

- Show/Hide

Flying

Startup

• As described in AH-64D TTP

Takeoff

• According to Takeoff instructions.

In-flight

• Flying

- Take control and hold hover

- Force trim

• Navigation

- Visually navigate between two points using for example terrain objects as guidence (the compass and an empty F10 map may be used)

- Follow several waypoints in succession (flightplan) using information provided by the in-cockpit instruments or projected on TID/ECMD.

- Navigate To/From or in reference to ADF using Radials and information on TSD.

• Fence In / Fence Out procedures

- According to Fence In/Fence Out instructions.

• Emergency Jettison

Landing

• According to Landing procedures.

Combat

Air-To-Air

• Gun

- M139 AWS

• Hit single hovering target.

Air-To-Ground

• Gun

- M139 AWS

• Obtain rounds on static point-target (Single vehicle) with Manual and Auto range at a distance of 2000m using "Hover fire"

• A-G Missiles

- AGM-114K

• Setup and fire missile in LOBL Dir mode

- Hit static point-target (Single vehicle) using "Hover fire"

• Setup and fire missile in LOAL Low/High mode

- Hit static point-target lased by JTAC (Single vehicle) using "Hover fire"

- AGM-114L

• TBU

Defence

- RLWR

Advanced Section

The Advanced Syllabus is aimed at those who have completed the Basic Qualification. Our AH-64D pilots and CPG’s who want to take the next step whether it is to learn something new, like NOE ingress and carrier based operations, or strengthen their knowledge in topics covered in the Basic syllabus like communications or weapon deployment.

Flying

Startup

• According to Startup instructions.

Takeoff

• According to Takeoff instructions.

- Takeoff using "VMC Level Acceleration" only.

In-flight

• Flying

- Fly in Combat cruise formation at low-level profile.

- Hover IGE and OGE

• Navigation

- Visually navigate between two points using for example terrain objects as guidence (the compass and an empty F10 map may be used)

- Follow several waypoints in succession (flightplan) using information provided by the in-cockpit instruments or projected on HUD/HSD.

- Navigate To/From or in reference to ADF using Radials and information on TSD.

• Trim/Autopilot

- Force trim

- Engage/Disengage:

• ATTITUDE HOLD
• ALTITUDE HOLD

• Fence In / Fence Out procedures

- According to Landing instructions.

• Emergency Jettison

Landing

• According to Fence In/Fence Out procedures.

- Landing using "VMC Approach to a Hover" only

Combat

Air-To-Ground

• Gun

- M139 AWS

• Obtain rounds on moving target (Single vehicle) with Manual and Auto range at a distance of ~1000m using "Hover fire"
• Obtain rounds on static and moving targets (Single vehicle) with Manual and Auto range at a distance of ~1000m using "Running fire"

• Rockets (Co-op)

- Hydra-70

• Hit static area-target (50mx50m) using "Hover fire"
• Hit moving area-target (Convoy 3-5 vehicles) using "Running fire"

• A-G Missiles

- AGM-114K

• Hit static and moving target with delayed lasing using "Hover fire"
• Setup and fire missile in LOAL modes

- Fire from masked position using "Hover fire" and "Running fire"

- AGM-114L

• TBU

• CAS

- Close Air Support Procedures