How to Fly the DCS AH-64D Apache #2: Trim settings and Force Trim Release

Part 2/4, show how Force Trim Release locks in your Cyclic & Pedals to alleviate constant pressure. I see some indications ED may implement a (cheat) Trim Reset later. It's still not a hold mode allowing you to go truly hands-free for minutes at a time, but a good trim will keep you stable for a good many seconds without you cramping up your wrist and ankles.

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00:00 What Force Trim Release / Force Trim Hold Up does
02:25 Tap vs. Hold Trim...or at least how it behaves at the moment
03:57 Instant (FFB Friendly) Trim / ("Default trim" in other helos)
06:53 Central Position Trimmer
08:16 Joystick Without Springs or FFB

[thatpieman]

For those arriving now, they did introduce a trim reset button.

[AdamDD]

Oh wow, 1000 hours in DCS and i've had Force Feedback checked the entire time lmao. Excellent series

[thunderace]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video tutorial explaining how the trim settings and force trim release currently work on the DCS AH-64D for us Volk

[MiklaDfar]

Excellent vid. Please link your hardware setup in your description.

[hubismaximus]

Hopping back into the cockpit...

I have a fairly stable joystick with a 15cm extension. Using the extension, the light spring is barely enough force to recenter the stick on its own, so it's practically springless. However, I am worried that the "springless" mode won't work as well because it is hard to use curves if you are constantly operating off-center.

I could use Instant trim, but with the light spring it feels like I have to work harder to snap the stick back to center to avoid over-controlling when I set the trim. SO maybe I use a stiffer tension with instant trim mode?

TL;DR: I am debating between the following:
- INSTANT TRIM w/ stiff spring + soft curves
- INSTANT TRIM w/ light spring + soft curves
- JS Without Springs w/ light spring + no curves

Do you have any thoughts? What is your setup like?

Of course I have a VIRPIL CM3 (with the dry clutch) on backorder, so I will probably have to reevaluate whenever that finally arrives, as well...

[longriflem]

Now how to tame that Rudder... And I'll be set thanks for the Video

[chulian]

Great vid volk! can you do a test of max range of hellfire (that consistently reaches target) and cannons? and tips on how to increase the hellfire range? like speed, alt ?

[kzrlgo]

Crigned so hard when you felt the need to explain to you audience what "Squirelly" meant. Thanks Shakespeare.

[EPiQ_cR]

They now have updated the controls preview (ctrl+return) to have both green and red symbology...what's the difference?

Edit: Asked too soon...just got to part 4 lol

[Because_Reasons]

What's the diff between up/down/left/right trim buttons?

[veteranth]

Fcukin gold mate. Seems No FFB in Misc yet using INSTANT TRIM for stick and pedals is the tinker for me!!

[go_dzilla]

Ahuh Ahuh so the Trim Control in the Black Shark equals the Force Trim R/up in the Apache.

[Dragonrc.]

Real world, you trim before moving to prevent it from jumping