AH-64D Apache Syllabus

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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.

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

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.

TSD-Page

• Map navigation
  • ZOOM
  • Change map type
  • Pan
• Show/Hide information
• Symbology (Waypoints, NFZ, Hazards etc.)
• Points
  • Create new/Edit waypoint
  • Edit Flightplan “Route”
  • 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

• 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-Air

• Gun

• Hit single maneuvering target. (MiG-21)

Air-To-Ground

• Gun

• Obtain rounds on static target

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdaBRMG5yN4 (Start from 8000', roll in, ~30 degree dive angle, 400-500 kts, fire short burst at ~3000' and pull up)

Defence

• CMS

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

- Drop Flare/Chaff

Advanced Section

(WIP)

Radar Intercept Officer

Basic Section

General

Radio/SRS

• Set Transponder code
• Basic Comms as part of a flight (not as lead)
• Comms towards Ground/Tower/Control etc.
• Tune ATIS-freq. Listen to and understand ATIS Information.

RIO

In-flight

• Fence In / Fence Out procedures
• 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 a TACAN using Radials and the courseline on HSD

Combat

Defence

- Recognize what gives these threat symbols on RWR:

• (2,3,6,8,10,11,12,14,15,16,18,19,21,29,M,NZ)

Advanced Section

(WIP)

Basic Section

Basic System

Radio

• 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)
• Tune ATIS freq. Receive and understand the information given by ATIS.

TSD

• Map navigation
  • ZOOM
  • Change map type
  • Pan
• Show/Hide information
• Symbology (Waypoints, NFZ, Hazards etc.)
• Points
  • Create new/Edit waypoint
  • Edit Flightplan “Route”
  • Set “Direct To” to a waypoint

WPN

• Boresight
• Laser code
  • Change frequency on laser code presets (A-E)
  • Change preset (A-E) on LTFD and LST
• Set ACQ source

FCR

WIP

VID

• Change Video and Underlay

COM

WIP

A/C

• 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

TRIM

• Force trim
• Engage/Disengage:
  • ATTITUDE HOLD
  • ALTITUDE HOLD

IFF

• Set transponder code (SRS)
• Turn ON/OFF (SRS)

CMS

• Chaff ARM/SAFE
• RLWR ON/OFF
• Detect/react to Missile launch (MWS, RLWR)
• Drop Flare/Chaff

HSI

• Show/Hide
• WIP

Basic Flying

Start-up

• Pilot/CPG:

- According to respective Startup instructions.

Takeoff

• Pilot/CPG:

- According to respective Takeoff instructions.

- Takeoff using "VMC Level Acceleration"

In flight

• Pilot:

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

- Hover IGE and OGE

• CPG:

- Take control and hold hover.

Landing

• Pilot/CPG:

- According to respective Landing instructions.

- Takeoff using "VMC Approach to a Hover"

Basic Combat

Fence IN

• Countermeasures – ARM
• Exterior lights – OFF
• MASTER ARM – ARM
• ADF – OFF
• Check fuel state

Air-to-Ground

Gun

• Hover fire.
  • Obtain rounds on static point-target (Single vehicle) with Manual and Auto range at a distance of:

- Pilot ~500m

- CPG ~1000m

Rockets

(Pilot only)

• Running fire.
  • Hit static area-target. (~50mx50m)

A-G Missiles

(CPG Only)

• Hover fire.
  • Setup and fire missile in LOBL Dir mode
  • Hit static point-target (Single vehicle)

Fence OUT

• Countermeasures – SAFE
• Exterior lights – ON
• MASTER ARM – SAFE
• ADF – ON (If needed)
• Check fuel state

Advanced Section

Intro

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 ADF navigation and carrier based operations, or strengthen their knowledge in topics covered in the Basic syllabus like communications or weapon deployment.

Advanced System

Radio

WIP

TSD

WIP

WPN

WIP

FCR

WIP

VID

WIP

COM

WIP

A/C

WIP

Miscellaneous

ADF

• Tune (Manually/NDB Preset)
• Follow steering cues

Advanced 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

Advanced Combat

Air-to-Ground

Gun

• Hover fire
  • Obtain rounds on moving target (Pilot and CPG)
• Running fire
  • Obtain rounds on static and moving targets (Pilot and CPG)

Rockets

• Hover fire
  • Hit static area-target (Pilot, CPG and COOP)
• Running fire
  • Hit moving area-target (Pilot, CPG and COOP)

A-G Missiles

• Hover fire
  • Setup and fire missile in LOAL modes (Pilot and CPG)
  • Hit static and moving target with delayed lasing.
  • Fire from masked position (Pilot and CPG)

CAS

• Close Air Support Procedures