Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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The Hip has a lot of different lights, and not all of them are easy to find or intuitive to use. This video should help you figure out how to make your helicopter light up like a Christmas Tree.

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00:00 - Flashlight
00:35 - Dome Lights
01:36 - General Red Backlights
04:20 - Voice Recorder Backlight
05:20 - Doppler Instrument Backlights
07:14 - Annunciator Flasher and Day/Night Mode
10:08 - Cargo/Passenger Lights
12:00 - Navigation, Formation, Blade Tip, and Anti-Col
14:48 - Taxi and Search Lights
17:52 - Gun Sight and Master Arm
19:25 - Outro


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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