Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Navigation in the Mi-8 is rudimentary, but powerful and precise when used properly. Let's take a look at how we can get the Hip from A to B and back again without getting lost.

Sorry about the missing cursor - ShadowPlay has a bug right now where it won't record that, and OBS wasn't playing nice with DCS for some reason.

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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Flight Plan
01:35 - Instruments and Backlights
04:05 - Configuring the Doppler Navigation Panel
07:50 - Course Selection
08:17 - Takeoff & Nav Demo
13:53 - Configuring Nav for Return Trip on Reciprocal Heading
15:11 - Takeoff & Return Trip Nav Demo

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My Hardware:
- Saitek X-56 (2016)
- Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals (The plastic ones)
- NaturalPoint TrackIR 5
- Blue Yeti

Relevant Mods:
- Mi-8 Black English Cockpit by Devrim: digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/1053263
- Unofficial RoughMet Patch: digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3303667
- Ace Combat Erusean 3rd RGR Livery: digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3305247

Flight Manuals:
- Chuck's Guide: mudspike.com/chucks-guides-dcs-mi-8mtv2
- Official Flight Manual: digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/documentation/magnificent_eight_flight_manual