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DCS UH-60L Black Hawk Mod
 Known Issues & Limitations
This is not a feature complete release. Further updates with features and bug-fixes will be
released in future. Please report any issues on our Discord (https://discord.gg/cZWHMaFQdH).

1. Rearming/Refueling can only be done with engines off (Ng at 0) and door open
2. Refueling probe does not have a dedicated panel yet - is currently extended using ‘Fuel Boost
Pump Right’ switch. A panel will be added later. The probe is considered a ‘fun’ feature. It must
be enabled in the mission editor options for the aircraft.
3. No player controlled or AI gunners are currently available. If they become possible to
implement then they will be added.
4. Aircraft sinks a little into the deck of objects. Suspension code is a PITA; we’re working on it.
5. Fuel bags don’t always show for other players on spawn - rearming fixes this. Possible DCS
issue syncing the initial state of aircraft?
6. Damage model is simple - more complexity will be added later.

Please understand that I have spent a *lot* of time trying to solve these issues already. I will
continue trying to fix them for future updates.

-Kinkkujuustovoileipa
 Installation
● Download the latest release from: https://github.com/Kinkkujuustovoileipa/uh-60l/releases
● STEAM/NON-OPEN BETA: Extract the ‘Mods’ folder into C:\Users\###\Saved Games\DCS\
folder
● STANDALONE OPEN BETA: Extract the ‘Mods’ folder into C:\Users\###\Saved
Games\DCS.openbeta\ folder
● You may require the latest C++ redistributables for this mod to work properly
 Important Gameplay Changes
1.2
● Selecting an Air Source is required for engine start (APU or running engine)
● Pylon positions and loadouts have changed - there may be broken behaviour on missions or
servers running earlier builds
● Flare countermeasures added
1.1
● You MUST bind the ‘PTT - Push To Talk (Game Comms)’ key to use radios (except SRS)
● You MUST select the correct radio to transmit on using the Intercom Panel
● Stabilator Auto engages automatically on receiving AC power
● Tail Wheel Lock engages automatically on receiving AC power
 Developers
=X51= Kinkkujuustovoileipa
Cubeboy
Bailey

Contributors
Jonas
JinxxDCS
=X51= Parzival
=X51= Lawson

The Devs Would Like To Thank:

Our Testers
Eagle Dynamics
Nibbylot, for the AH-6 inspiration
The A-4E mod team, for their help and contributions to modding
The “DCS Modding Hub” Discord users
Hanna & Charlie, for their love and understanding
Alvaro & Elizabeth, for their unending support
 GLOSSARY:

Controls: 7
External Layout: 10
Cockpit Layout: 15
Start-up Procedure: 21
Flight Systems: 27
Navigation: 32
Doppler-GPS Navigation System: 47
Radio Communications: 62
Heads-Up Display: 69
Countermeasures: 71
Multicrew: 74
Air to Air Refueling: 77
Controls
Suggested Joystick Inputs

Up: Cyclic Trim Nose Down

Dn: Cyclic Trim Nose Up
L: Cyclic Trim Roll Left
R: Cyclic Trim Roll Right

Up: Search Light Extend

Dn: Search Light Retract
L: Search Light Left
R: Search Light Right

Chaff Dispense Up: Manual Stabilator Slew Down

Dn: Manual Stabilator Slew Up
L: Landing Light ON/OFF
1: PTT - Push To Talk (for SRS) R: Search Light ON/OFF
2:

Fwd: Trim Release

Back: Trim Reset
Flare Dispense
L:
R:
Depress:

AN/AVS-7 ON/OFF

Wheel Brake (if no pedals)

Suggested Throttle Inputs

Left Throttle Axis: Engine 1 + 2 Power Control Levers

Up: PTT - Push To Talk (Game Comms)

Dn: PTT - Push To Talk (SRS)
Fwd:
Fwd:
Aft:
Aft:

X:
Y:
Depress:
Fwd:
Aft:
Up: Landing Light Extend
Dn: Landing Light Retract
Fwd: L: ICS XMIT Select Previous Radio
Aft: R: ICS XMIT Select Next Radio

Fwd: AN/AVS-7 Brighten

Aft: AN/AVS-7 Dim

Right Throttle Axis: Collective

External Layout
External Systems

Upper Anti-collision Lights AN/ALQ-144 IR Jammer

(not implemented)

Stabilator

Landing & Searchlights

Lower Anti-collision Lights

ESSS Wing (with 200 gallon fuel tank) Starboard Position Light (non-ESSS)

Starboard Position Light (ESSS)

External Systems - Stores

The UH-60L can be equipped with the External Stores Support System (ESSS) with the Crashworthy
External Fuel System (CEFS).

This allows for up to 4x 200 gallon auxiliary fuel tanks for long range flights.

The loadouts can be configured using the Rearm and Refuel menu. In order to Refuel and Rearm,
the aircraft must have its engines off and the pilot’s door opened.

Because we wanted to allow for the aircraft to be flown with and without the ESSS wings, the options
‘Remove Payload’ and ‘Remove Pylon’ are also available. In order to remove the wings, you must
select ‘Remove Pylon’ on any of the pylon entries. To clear a ‘NO PYLON’ and allow fuel tanks to be
attached, you must select ‘Remove Payload’ first.

We suggest using the preset loadout options to quickly switch between these modes. Always use
‘Clean’ if you want to remove the ESSS wings - depending on the last selected loadout, the wings may
remain on mission start. Likewise, always select fuel tanks, then ‘EMPTY’ if you want the wings
present but with no tanks attached.
External Systems - CEFS

The CEFS is a work in progress feature.

The CEFS allows up to 800 gallons of auxiliary fuel in order to

extend range. The supply of fuel is controlled by the Auxiliary
Fuel Management System, which can be found on the main
dashboard.

Currently only automatic fuel transfer is implemented. In order

to enable automatic fuel transfer, set the ‘XFER MODE’ switch
to AUTO. When the amount of fuel in any internal tank (left or
right) falls below 1000 lbs, fuel will automatically transfer from
the selected pair of tanks. The source tanks can be selected
using the ‘XFER FROM’ switch. Fuel transfer will continue until
the total internal fuel measures 2000 lbs.

Stations with no tanks will display ‘cccc’.

Currently, warnings for empty tanks are not implemented.

Jettisoning tanks is not yet implemented.

Cockpit Layout
Pilot’s Instruments

Master Caution Panel

Airspeed Indicator Vertical Situation

Indicator (VSI)
Stabilator Indicator

Radar Altimeter

Pilot’s Display Unit

Barometric
Altimeter

Pilot’s Chronometer

Command Instrument Horizontal Situation Vertical Speed

System Panel (CISP) Indicator (HSI) Indicator
Non Flight Instruments
Magnetic Compass

Centre Display Unit

Blade De-Icing System
(not implemented)

Cautions &
Advisories Panel

Auxiliary Fuel
Management Panel

Key Ignition (not implemented)

AN/ALQ-144 IR Jammer
AN/APR-39 Radar Warning
(not implemented)
Receiver Display
Copilot’s Instruments Master Caution Panel

Vertical Situation
Indicator (VSI)
Radar Altimeter
Airspeed Indicator

Pilot’s Display Unit

Stabilator Indicator
Barometric
Altimeter

Copilot’s
Chronometer

Vertical Speed
Indicator
Horizontal Situation
Command Instrument
Indicator (HSI)
System Panel (CISP)
 Misc Panel (incl. Tail Wheel Lock)
Lower Console
Automatic Heading Reference System
Stores Jettison (not implemented)
AN/ASN-128 DGNS (Doppler GPS
AN/ARN-149 ADF Control Panel Navigation System)

AN/ARC-164 UHF Radio

AN/ARN-147 VOR/ILS Control Panel

Pilot Intercom Panel

Copilot Intercom Panel (not

functional)
Stabilator Control & AFCS
AN/ARC-201 FM Radio
AN/ARC-201 FM Radio
AN/APX-100 Transponder
Panel (not implemented)
AN/ARC-186 VHF Radio
Countermeasures Panel (not
implemented) AN/ARC-220 HF Radio (not
implemented)

Fuel Boost & (temp) Refuel

Probe Panel Parking Brake

AN/APR-39 RWR Control AN/AVS-7 Heads Up Display Control

Panel Panel
 Cockpit Dome Lighting
Upper Console

Cargo Hook Panel (not implemented)

APU Control Panel

Electrical Systems
Windshield Wiper &
Heater Control
Fuel/Air/Misc

Console Lighting
Formation
Lights/Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting Anti-Icing Controls (not

implemented)
Hydraulics (not
implemented)

Free Air Temperature

Gauge
Free Air Temperature
Gauge Engine Control Quadrant
Start-up Procedure
Start Up Procedure (Simplified)

1. Battery & Gens - ON

2. Air Source Switch - APU
3
3. Lower Console lighting -
ON
4. Cockpit Lighting - As
2 Required
5. APU - ON
1 6. APU & APU GEN
3 Advisories - CHECK
4

3
5
Start
Start
Up Procedure
Up Procedure (Simplified)
6

6. AHRS Aligning - CHECK

7. Tail Wheel Lock - AS
NEEDED
8. Stabilator AUTO
8
CONTROL - ON
8. SAS 1 - ON
8. SAS 2 - ON
8. BOOST - ON
8. TRIM - ON
8. FPS - AS NEEDED
9 9. Stabilator Down Position
- CHECK
Start
Start
Up Procedure
Up Procedure (Simplified)

10. Fuel Selectors - DIR &

Air Source - APU
11
11. Engine 2 Starter -
12
PRESS

13
12. Engine 2 Power
10 Control Lever - IDLE (click
base)

13. Engine Temp & Ng

Speeds - MONITOR

14. Repeat for Engine 1

Start
Start
Up Procedure
Up Procedure (Simplified)

15. When engine speeds

stabilised, Power Control
Levers to FLY (forward)

16. RPMs 100% & TRQ

stable - CHECK
15
17. MCP and Cautions -
CHECK NONE VISIBLE

16
Start
Start
Up Procedure
Up Procedure (Simplified)

18. Set GPS NAV MODE

to MGRS or LAT/LONG
27
19. Press ENT (PAGE)
20 twice to confirm start-up
20. ADF Control - ANT or
ADF
21
21. VOR/ILS Control - ON
22 22. AHRS - SLAVE and
alignment complete
18 (reference HSI with
magnetic compass)
23. Radios - AS NEEDED
24. RWR - AS NEEDED
19 25. Helmet Mounted Sight
- AS NEEDED
26. APU & APU GEN -
OFF
27. Tail Wheel Lock - AS
REQUIRED
Flight Systems
AFCS - Stabilator
The UH-60 features a variable incidence stabilator that improves stability and control response.
The stabilator changes angle to prevent downwash (at hover/low forward speed) and airflow (at higher
forward speeds) from causing unwanted pitch excursions.

The stabilator should always be used in AUTO mode where it will automatically transition as indicated
airspeed increases or decreases. However it can also be manually controlled when the AUTO mode is
disabled or from the cyclic slew switch (the latter is meant for emergency use to aid recovery).

WARNING: Incorrect setting/use of the stabilator WILL affect flight and cause dangerous or deadly
nose up/nose down attitudes.

Stabilator Down Stabilator Up

AFCS - SAS, BOOST & TRIM
The Automatic Flight Control System is comprised of four main subsystems - the stabilator, SAS, trim
and FPS systems.
● The Stability Augmentation System (SAS) provides improved stability and damping in all axes.
● The Boost system provides electromechanical assistance to the pilot inputs.
● The Trim & FPS system provides control positioning and basic attitude hold functions.

To put it simply:
● Turning on BOOST will improve the response of the controls.
● Turning on SAS1 and SAS2 will improve the general handling of the helicopter
● Turning on TRIM will allow use of both the trim hold and trim adjust systems
● Turning on FPS engages attitude hold functions (see FPS section for more info)

HAVING THESE SYSTEMS ON IS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST!

SAS CONTROL PANEL

AFCS - FPS

The Flight Path Stabilization is an attitude hold system that will be recognisable to those who fly the
Ka-50.
When engaged, the FPS has two modes dependent on the UH-60’s airspeed.

Below 60 knots
● Provides pitch, bank and heading hold functionality

Above 60 knots
● Provides airspeed hold (not yet implemented) and coordinated turn functionality

The TRIM RELEASE button is your main interaction with this system. Pressing and holding this button
will disable the system, allowing ‘hands-on’ flying. Releasing the button will engage the FPS system
and it will attempt to hold the aircraft at the attitude at which the button was released.
When above 60 knots IAS, the aircraft will attempt to hold pitch and bank angle. If your bank angle is
over 3 degrees left or right, it will also attempt to yaw the aircraft to maintain a coordinated turn.
AFCS - FPS

The FPS system WILL FIGHT YOU unless you use it properly.
There are three methods by which you can maneuvre the aircraft when using FPS.

1. Press and hold the TRIM RELEASE button. Fly the aircraft to your desired attitude, then release
the button.
2. Use the TRIM HAT SWITCH to adjust pitch and bank angles
3. Override the FPS forces using the cyclic and pedals to fly the aircraft into a new attitude, then
press and release the TRIM RELEASE button to hold the aircraft at the new attitude.

My personal advice is to use method 1 whenever maneuvering, such as during take-off, landing or
hover adjustments.
Method 2 can be useful for making fine adjustments to pitch to control airspeed.
Method 3 can feel clunky and takes getting used to as you will feel the FPS fighting against you.
Navigation
CISP Overview - Panel

The Command Instrument System Panel governs the navigation modes available in the UH-60. It
sources information from various systems and sensors, and based on the modes selected will display
navigation commands to the pilot via the HSI and VSI.
The CIS is a complex system and so I will use my own terminology to try and explain it here. You can
also find a good reference to the system here: https://slideplayer.com/slide/4279759/

Heading Master Mode Button

Nav Master Mode Button Alt Hold Master Mode Button

Nav - Doppler GPS (DGNS) Mode Nav - Back Course Mode (not implemented)

Nav - VOR/ILS Mode Nav - FM Homing Mode (not implemented)

Turn Rate Source: Norm/Alt Vertical Gyro Source: Norm/Alt

Course/Heading Source: Pilot/Copilot No2 Bearing Source: ADF/VOR

CISP Overview - HSI & VSI
Decision Height Alert

Roll Command Bar

Glide Slope Indicator

Collective Command Bar

Glide Slope Flag

Pitch Command Bar Course Deviation Pointer

Inclinometer & Turn Rate

Indicator

Course Bearing
Distance to Waypoint (DGNS only)

No.1 Pointer (DGNS)

VOR TO/FROM Arrow

Course Deviation Bar
Heading Bug

Course Needle No.2 Pointer (ADF/VOR)

CISP Overview - VSI Commands

IMPORTANT! The pitch, roll and collective command bars respond instantly and when following their
commands you should attempt to centre the bar. Do not try to intercept the command bars - instead fly
the aircraft to keep them centered at all times.

The ROLL COMMAND BAR is a ROLL COMMAND BAR, not a target heading indicator. It is
commanding you to bank left or right relative to the aircraft’s current bank angle. It is NOT telling you
to change heading. Keeping the bar centered will put the aircraft into the correct bank angle to
achieve a turn onto the desired heading or radial. It will also move to indicate you should roll to level
out the aircraft once on the desired heading or radial.
CISP Navigation - Heading Mode

1. Set Heading Bug to desired heading

2. Switch on Heading Master Mode
3. Follow the Roll Command Bar
directions
3

1
CISP Navigation - Altitude Hold Mode

1. Press Altitude Hold button - aircraft

must be travelling at less than
+/-200fpm
2. Follow the direction of the Collective
2
Command Bar

Collective Command Bar shows relative

position of the collective compared to where it
should be for level flight. You should try to
keep the bar centered between the white
1
arrows - if the bar is high, lower the collective.
If the bar is low, raise the collective.
CISP Navigation - ADF Navigation

1. Enter ADF frequency into the

1 AN/ARN-149 ADF Control Panel
2. Set BRG2 mode to ADF
3. No.2 Pointer on HSI will move to
bearing of the ADF beacon

ADF navigation provides no commands to the

pilot. You can simultaneously make use of
other navigation modes such as Heading
Mode to navigate to the beacon.
3

2
CISP Navigation - VOR Navigation

1. Enter VOR frequency into the

AN/ARN-147 VOR/ILS Control Panel 2
2. Set BRG 2 mode to VOR to see direct 4
bearing to VOR beacon on HSI 3
3. Set Course Pointer to desired radial
4. Set Heading Bug to desired intercept 5
heading
5. Press VOR ILS Mode button - VOR will 2
light up if frequency is valid
3
CISP Navigation - VOR Navigation

6
6. Engage NAV Master Mode button
7
7. If aircraft is +/- 10 degrees out of the
radial, Heading submode will be
automatically engaged
8. Follow the Roll Command Bar onto the
set intercept heading
9. Once within +/- 10 degrees of the
radial, the heading submode will
disengage and the Roll Command Bar
will direct you to a 45 degree intercept
CISP Navigation - VOR Navigation

10. Follow the 45 degree intercept course

as directed by the Roll Command Bar
11. When near the radial, the Roll
Command Bar will direct the pilot to
turn onto the radial and follow the
desired course
CISP Navigation - ILS Navigation

1. Enter the ILS frequency into the

AN/ARN-147 VOR/ILS Control panel
2 3
2. Set desired intercept heading using the
Heading Bug
3. Set Course Pointer to the runway 3
heading 4
4. Engage ILS mode by pressing the
VOR/ILS button on the CISP - the
button will read ILS if a valid frequency
is selected
CISP Navigation - ILS Navigation

5. Set Radar Altimeter LOW ALTITUDE to

desired Decision Height (e.g. 200 feet)
6. Set Nav Master Mode to ON
7. If outside +/- 2.5 degrees of the ILS 9
radial, the Heading Submode will
engage and direct the pilot to follow the
input intercept heading
8. The Altitude Hold will engage and direct
the pilot to hold the altitude at which the
7 6
ILS mode was turned on
8
9. The Pitch Command Bar will direct the
pilot to maintain the airspeed at which
the ILS mode was turned on
10. When within +/- 2.5 degrees of the ILS
radial, the Roll Command Bar will direct
the pilot onto a 45 degree intercept
course
CISP Navigation - ILS Navigation

11. When the aircraft is near the ILS radial,

the Roll Command Bar will direct the 11
pilot onto the radial 12
12. When the glide slope localiser is 13
detected, the Glide Slope Flag on the
VSI will disappear the ALT HOLD light
will turn off automatically, and the Glide
Slope Indicator will begin moving to
indicate the relative vertical angle
between the aircraft and glideslope. 12
13. The Collective Command Bar will direct
the pilot to adjust the collective to follow
the glide slope.
CISP Navigation - ILS Navigation
14

14. The Command Bars will direct the pilot

to descend following the glide slope 14
until the Decision Height is reached, at
which point the pilot will be directed to
level off. Manual navigation must be
resumed at this point to continue
approach and landing
Note: The Decision Height is decided by
whichever radar altimeter (pilot or copilot) has
the higher ‘Low Altitude’ setting

WARNING: The ILS navigation will direct the

pilot to the beacon, not the runway. The
beacon is usually placed beside the runway.
CISP Navigation - Doppler GPS Navigation

For information on using the AN/ASN-128 DGNS please refer to that section of the guide.

1. Select desired waypoint on the AN/ASN-128 DGNS

2. Enable Doppler GPS Nav mode by pressing the Doppler GPS button on the CISP
3. Enable Nav Master Mode
4. Verify that No.1 Pointer on the HSI has moved to the direct bearing to the waypoint
5. The Distance To Waypoint Flag has disappeared and the display is showing the direct distance
to the selected waypoint
6. If using the AN/AVS-7 Heads Up Display then the bearing and distance to the waypoint should
be visible - bearing is marked by a chevron on the compass ribbon.
7. To achieve a more accurate picture, set the Course Pointer to the same direction as the No.1
Pointer
8. The Roll Command Bar will direct the pilot onto the waypoint course (if course from previous
waypoint exists) or direct to waypoint (if no previous waypoint/DIRECT TO mode). Roll
Command Bar follows same logic as for VOR mode
9. Waypoint incrementing must be done manually using the INC/DEC buttons on the DGNS
Doppler-GPS Navigation System
Doppler-GPS Navigation System

The DGNS is work-in-progress and further functionality will be added to it in future updates.

The AN/ASN-128 Doppler-GPS Navigation System allows for creation, editing and navigation of
waypoints (and in later updates flight plans). It can provide information on the present location of the
aircraft and the environment around it, and is integrated into the Command Instrument System (CIS) to
allow navigation using the pilot and copilot instrumentation.

The DGNS in DCS is also integrated with the mission editor, and will automatically detect mission
waypoints and add them to the default flight plan on mission start.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System

In this example mission, I’ve placed a

single player UH-60 and some
waypoints. I’ve also named the
waypoints as these names will make it
easier to refer to remember them in the
DGNS.
Any unnamed waypoints will be entered
with a default name following the format
`MIZ##` e.g. `MIZ 01`, `MIZ 02` etc.

Since the DGNS works interchangeably

with both Latitude and Longitude (in
format LL-MM.MM) and Military Grid
Reference System (MGRS), it’s worth
remembering that you can change the
coordinates system in the mission editor
and F-10 map (default: Alt-Y)
Doppler-GPS Navigation System

If starting from cold and dark, you can turn on the DGNS
by switching the MODE selector to either MGRS or
LAT/LONG.
Press the ENT (PAGE) key to accept the start-up data,
press it a second time to accept the DAFIF STATUS. You
should now be on the WIND-UTC DATA display page.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - WIND-UTC DATA

At the top of the WIND-UTC DATA display page you will

see the generic top bar that is repeated on most pages in
the DGNS. This shows the current waypoint number and
name, as well as GPS system information (not simulated).

Below you will see the wind speed and direction.

In MGRS mode speed/distance/altitude measurements
will always be presented in kilometers per
hour/kilometers/meters.
In LAT/LONG mode units will be presented in
knots/nautical miles/feet.
Both modes are identical apart from the unit system used
and can be used interchangeably.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - WIND-UTC DATA

On the bottom left of the page you will see ‘more’. This
indicates that there are further pages available in this
display mode. To cycle through these pages, press the
ENT (PAGE) key. In most cases, the last page is marked
with ‘end’ to indicate that you will return to the first page
on pressing ENT (PAGE).

The second page of the WIND-UTC DATA display shows

the current time and date.

The last page of the WIND-UTC DATA display shows a

menu for accessing other systems. With the exception of
‘NETWORKING’ these systems are not implemented.

The ‘NETWORKING’ entry provides access to the

multicrew feature of this mod and is covered separately.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - XTK/TKC KEY

The XTK/TKC KEY display main page shows a visual

representation of your course track error and relative
direction of travel to the waypoint. It is a digital version of
your HSI course deviation bar and VOR TO/FROM arrow.
The course is calculated between the selected waypoint
and previous waypoint in the flight plan (later updates will
allow for DIRECT-TO and configurable flight plans).

The cross-track (XTK) displays the correction needed to

be made to return to the course.
The track error (TKE) displays the track correction error.

Further pages for the XTK/TKC KEY display have not yet
been implemented.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - GS/TK NAV M

The GS/TK NAV M display page shows the current

ground speed and track angle of the aircraft, and the
direct track to the selected waypoint.

The GPS and NAV data is not simulated.

Further pages for the GS/TK NAV M display have not yet
been implemented.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - PP

The PP (Present Position) display page shows the current

position of the aircraft in the chosen coordinate type.

The second page shows the GPS altitude and magnetic

variation at the aircraft’s position.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - PP

The PP (Present Position) display page shows the current

position of the aircraft in the chosen coordinate type.

The second page shows the GPS altitude and magnetic

variation at the aircraft’s position.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - DIST/BRG TIME

The DIST/BRG TIME display page shows the current

flight plan and leg (not functional), the distance and
bearing to the selected waypoint, and the estimated travel
time remaining.

The second and third pages display non-simulated GPS

information about the selected waypoint.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - WP TGT

The WP TGT page shows the position of waypoints. This

page is used for the creation and modification of waypoint
data.

The second page displays the altitude and non-simulated

GPS information about the waypoint.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - DATUM ROUTE

DATUM ROUTE page contains a menu for accessing and

creating flight plans and other settings. These are yet to
be implemented.
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - Waypoints

To change the currently selected waypoint, you can make

one of two entry methods:

1) Press the INC/DEC buttons to cycle waypoints

2) In the DIST/BRG TIME display, enter the number of
the waypoint on the keypad
Doppler-GPS Navigation System - Waypoints

To add or edit a waypoint

1. Switch to the WP TGT display.
2. Cycle to the desired waypoint index
3. Press KYBD to enter keyboard entry mode
4. The currently selected item will start flashing to indicate it can be edited. Press KYBD again to
cycle through lines to select a different line to edit
5. When entering letters, you must select the appropriate ‘LTR LEFT’/’LTR MID’/’LTR RIGHT’
before pressing the corresponding number key to enter a letter. This is not required for
Latitude/Longitude entry - pressing the relevant number will enter the associated letter for
cardinal directions automatically (i.e. just press ‘2’ for ‘E’).
6. When you have entered data into the lines, press ‘ENT (PAGE)’ to confirm entry. A successful
valid entry will cause the selected line to stop flashing. If for any reason you are stuck, switching
to a different display mode and back will reset the display.
7. MGRS coordinates are entered at the 4 digit level for easting and northing.
Radios Communications
Radio Communications - Overview

The UH-60L has five radio systems for communication.

Each of these radios is compatible with SRS (a third party DCS voice communication tool) as long as
the accompanying script is used (see Installation notes)

1. AN/ARC-201 FM (Pilot side)

2. AN/ARC-164 UHF
3. AN/ARC-186 VHF
4. AN/ARC-201 FM (Copilot side)
5. AN/ARC-220 HF

IMPORTANT:
To use the radios you must bind the ‘PTT - Push To Talk (Game Comms)’ and use this instead of the
default ‘Communications’ key to talk to AI units and airfields.

You must also select the correct radio on the Intercommunications panel when transmitting!

NOTE:
Due to a lack of documentation and references, the AN/ARC-220 is not clickable and fully
implemented. If you are able to help us out with this, please contact us!
Radio Communications - Intercom Panel

The intercom panels (pilot and copilot side) govern receiving and
transmitting on all radios, as well as provide a ‘master volume’
tool. Currently only the pilot intercom is functional. The intercom
is integrated into SRS and is required to be used to both receive
and transmit when using SRS.

Receive AN/ARC-186 Receive AN/ARC-201 FM

VHF ON/OFF (Copilot side) ON/OFF
Receive AN/ARC-164
UHF ON/OFF Receive AN/ARC-220
HF ON/OFF
Receive AN/ARC-201
FM (Pilot side) ON/OFF

Volume ON/OFF

Radio Transmit
Selector
Radio Communications - AN/ARC-201 FM

There are two FM radios in the cockpit, one each on the pilot and
copilot side. These are treated as two separate radios by the intercom
panel, but are functionally identical.

● To turn the radio on, switch the FUNCTION selector to SQ ON

● To enter a new frequency:
a. Set the PRESET selector to MAN
b. Press FREQ on the keypad
c. Enter the five digit frequency
d. Press STO ENT to enter the frequency

The FM radios work on frequencies between 30.000MHz and

87.975MHz
Radio Communications - AN/ARC-164 UHF

The AN/ARC-164 UHF radio works in the 225.000 to 399.975MHz

range. It can store up to 20 presets (configurable in the mission
editor) and these are displayed on the paper screen at the top left.
● To switch the radio on, set the left hand selector to MAIN.
● To select a preset, switch the right hand selector to PRESET
and use the preset selector dial to change channel
Radio Communications - AN/ARC-186 VHF

The AN/ARC-186 VHF radio functions in the 30.000 to

151.975MHz range.
To switch on the radio, set the right hand selector to TR, and the
left hand selector to MAN.
To select a preset, switch the left hand selector to PRE and use the
center dial to choose a preset channel.
To write a preset, select the preset channel you wish to save the
frequency to, then press the LOAD button.
Radio Communications - AN/ARC-220 HF

The AN/ARC-220 is not fully implemented in this module due to

lack of documentation and references. However it is present in
SRS and can receive and transmit. The frequency range can be
manually set in SRS and the radio works from 2.000 to
29.999MHz.
Heads-Up Display
AN/AVS-7 Heads Up Display

Heading Compass Tape

Velocity Vector Indicator Bearing to Waypoint

Bearing & Distance Barometric Altitude

to Waypoint

Engine 1 & 2
Combined Vertical Speed
Temperatures
& Radar Altitude Scale
(+/-200fpm, 0-250feet)
Indicated Airspeed

Ground Speed
Vertical Speed Marker

Engine 1 & 2
Torque Radar Altitude

Radar Altitude Indicator

Display Page

Master Caution Panel

Inclinometer Pitch Ladder, Artificial
Warnings
Horizon and Reference Point
Countermeasures
AN/APR-39

Note: The current implementation of the AN/APR-39 is simplified.

The AN/APR-39 Radar Warning Receiver detects and highlights radar threats. Alongside the visual
display, it also has an audio warning output, which can be controlled using the volume dial on the
copilot side panel. The display brightness can be controlled using the dial on the screen.
To turn the RWR on, set the power switch to ON on the panel.

Currently Implemented Symbology:

● GUN (Gepard)
● ZU (ZSU-23 SHILKA)
● HELICOPTER
● FIXED WING
● SAM - corresponding number - e.g. SA-2 = 2, SA-10 = 10
Countermeasures control panel

Note: The current implementation of the Countermeasures System is simplified.

To use the countermeasures, set the switch to ARM. If the green light is on, the countermeasures are
armed. The amount of chaff and flares should be set automatically on mission start.
To dispense chaff, press the Dispense Chaff button or use the key binding.
To dispense chaff, press the Dispense Flare key.
The selector for manual and program mode is not yet implemented.
Multicrew
Multicrew

WARNING!
The multicrew feature is experimental and may cause issues. Use at your own risk!

While players can fly together at any time, in order to share cockpit animations and states the players
must use the multicrew feature detailed here. You do not have to use this feature to sit in the cockpit
or back seats with other players, but you will not see their actions (i.e. switches moving etc.)

In order to use multicrew, you must configure IP address and ports before launching DCS.
1. In the mod folder, open NetConfig.lua
2. To configure which port you want to host on, change the ‘myPort’ value.
3. To configure an address you want to connect to, you can change one of the four available slots
containing a name (a visible reference point in game), IP address and port. The port should
match the other player’s ‘myPort’ value. Their port must be open ‘forwarded’ to work properly.

These addresses and ports should be those of the people you wish to fly with, not the server you are
flying on. The UH-60 multicrew only supports two connected users at a time - one who ‘hosts’ and the
second who ‘connects’ to the first.
Multicrew

How to host and connect in game:

1. Once you have set up your configuration, join a server with the person you want to fly with.
2. Both players enter the same aircraft through the usual interface.
3. In this example, Player A is the host, and Player B is the client.
4. Both Player A and B should switch on the aircraft electrical systems and turn on the DGNS
5. Both Player A and B navigate to the third page on the WIND-UTC DATA display (press ENT
(PAGE) to cycle pages)
6. Both Player A and B press ‘1’ to select NETWORKING
7. Player A selects ‘CREATE (PLT)’ by pressing ‘1’
8. If the creation is successful, the message ‘SERVER STATE: ACCEPTING’ will be displayed
9. Player B selects ‘CONNECT (CPLT)’ by pressing ‘2’
10. Player B selects the name of the configuration they created earlier by pressing the associated
number button
11. If successful, the display will read ‘CONNECT STATE: CONNECTED’
12. At this point, the players can verify the connection is working by moving a switch (for example,
an engine power control lever or generator switch)
13. Some areas of the cockpit are still not synced and may have issues. Remember, this is an
experimental feature.
Air to Air Refueling
AAR

Air-to-Air Refueling is a work in progress feature. A dedicated panel and features will be added soon.

NOTE:
Because the standard DCS tankers will not fly below 160ish knots (despite the mission editor speed
going as low as 108kts….) we have included a modified version of the KC-130 tanker designed for
refueling at speeds of 120-130kts. This is included in the mod and can be found in the mission editor
as the KC-130J. It can be placed in missions just the same as any other tanker. It is also possible to
refuel from the other standard tankers, but the speed makes this more difficult.

1. In order to equip the probe you must enable the option in the mission editor
2. To extend the probe, use the ‘Fuel Boost Pump Right’ switch
3. Enter the tanker frequency in the AN/ARC-164 radio (tanker frequency must be between 225
and 297MHz)
4. Contact the tanker using the Communication Menu, and refuel just as you would in a standard
DCS aircraft
AAR

Enable the probe here:

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