AH-64D Pre-order available
AH-64D Pre-order available
very excited to let you all know that the Apache is now available for pre order on Stand alone and Steam. Currently 30% off on Steam at £41.30. This was an instant purchase for me and im looking forward to hopefully a new squadron being created for this whirly bird!
Captain Simon "SHAGGY" Jones
RAF AIR UK - 664 Sqn 2ND IC and Instructor
RAF AIR UK - 664 Sqn 2ND IC and Instructor
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Captain Simon "SHAGGY" Jones
RAF AIR UK - 664 Sqn 2ND IC and Instructor
RAF AIR UK - 664 Sqn 2ND IC and Instructor
- Paul(Dragon)0043
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Thanks for the heads up, Shaggy.
Pre-Purchase made
Pre-Purchase made
"Je Vois Tout"
Wing Commander Paul"Dragon"Ratcliffe - RAF AIR UK
97 Squadron
Wing Commander Paul"Dragon"Ratcliffe - RAF AIR UK
97 Squadron
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I've also put my money down.
0405 ANDREW
Tuesday Mission group lead
"Andrew, you are right"
Flyco: 28 Jul 2021, 12:50
Tuesday Mission group lead
"Andrew, you are right"
Flyco: 28 Jul 2021, 12:50
Re: AH-64D Pre-order available
Money laid out, extra kit purchased
Student Pilot Rich Smith - RAF Air UK
Re: AH-64D Pre-order available
I too have purchased said fan assisted beasty
Flight Lieutenant
Steve "Mad dog" Loates
RAF Air UK - XI (F) Sqn
Sqn Chief Flying Instructor
Steve "Mad dog" Loates
RAF Air UK - XI (F) Sqn
Sqn Chief Flying Instructor
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Re: AH-64D Pre-order available
60 Squadron will transitioning to the Apache.
The aim would be to run training on Monday evening and maybe Thursday if popular, when we're up to speed we will be introduced to Tuesday night's mission if there was the demand.
Something will be posted in the 60 Squadron forum shortly. Of course we'll welcome new members, while we are waiting for the release we will be running some training missions in the huey, practicing terrain masking and positioning.
None of us know yet how the AH-64D will fly, it was an underpowered airframe compared to the A and E model so it may have more in common with the Huey than might be thought.
0405 ANDREW
Tuesday Mission group lead
"Andrew, you are right"
Flyco: 28 Jul 2021, 12:50
Tuesday Mission group lead
"Andrew, you are right"
Flyco: 28 Jul 2021, 12:50
Re: AH-64D Pre-order available
Hi Andrew, my views on the apache use in DCS will probably not be the same so I doubt if I would go the 60 Sqn operational route - too many clashes of thought... gunship integration for example.
I know the aircraft basic tactics and have full documentation of tactical implementation in various battle groups and it is this that interests me.
Personally I do not think of a airframe change or replacement but much prefer an enhancement as part of a multi-skilled playground involving all aircraft that flew roughly in the same frame 1990 > 2005 for those allied to the US, i.e. Huey / Mi17 / SA243 / AH-64D.
With this in mind, No 1 FTS(RW) depending on demand, will probably offer a comprehensive training package with equal emphasis on both roles rather than pilot or gunner but more importantly airmanship, navigation and tactics, single and as a 'pack' plus all the command and control options that DCS may or may not implement..... as I said if there is interest for this level of immersion.
I know the aircraft basic tactics and have full documentation of tactical implementation in various battle groups and it is this that interests me.
Personally I do not think of a airframe change or replacement but much prefer an enhancement as part of a multi-skilled playground involving all aircraft that flew roughly in the same frame 1990 > 2005 for those allied to the US, i.e. Huey / Mi17 / SA243 / AH-64D.
With this in mind, No 1 FTS(RW) depending on demand, will probably offer a comprehensive training package with equal emphasis on both roles rather than pilot or gunner but more importantly airmanship, navigation and tactics, single and as a 'pack' plus all the command and control options that DCS may or may not implement..... as I said if there is interest for this level of immersion.
Kind Regards
Chris
Chris
Re: AH-64D Pre-order available
Flipp'in cheek! cost me 44 quid!
Squadron Leader
Peter "Plexi" Sumner
RAF Air UK - 1(F) Sqn
Quote: 'A superior Pilot may be defined as one who stays out of trouble by using his superior judgement to avoid situations which might require the use of his superior skill'
Peter "Plexi" Sumner
RAF Air UK - 1(F) Sqn
Quote: 'A superior Pilot may be defined as one who stays out of trouble by using his superior judgement to avoid situations which might require the use of his superior skill'
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Where else could you buy an Apache for £44?
"Je Vois Tout"
Wing Commander Paul"Dragon"Ratcliffe - RAF AIR UK
97 Squadron
Wing Commander Paul"Dragon"Ratcliffe - RAF AIR UK
97 Squadron