Kamov Ka-50‘Black Shark’ Manual AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1.01 1|Page Contents Introduction Notes & features Introduction Installation Support information Copyright information 3 5 6 7 7 Package information RealGauge technology & the 2D Panel 3D Virtual Cockpit night lighting Model variants Paint variants Extras FSX Camera views 8 9 10 11 12 13 Operations Aircraft general arrangement Information & specifications Cockpit general arrangement Forward panel Overhead console Left hand side of the cockpit Right hand side of the cockpit Warning lights console- top right Warning lights console- top left Warning lights console- main panel 1 & 2 Individual gauge diagrams 17 18 19 20 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 MultiFunction Display Information and controls 34 HeadsUp Display Information and controls Mode 1 display Mode 2 display 35 36 37 AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1.01 2|Page Notes on sim limitations & noteworthy features Whilst the Black Shark has been made to take full advantage of every current technology available to the sim, we at AlphaSim have still had to contend with the hard coded limitations of the sim engine. Noteworthy features: • • • • • • • • • • The Black Shark is our second rotary product to make full use of our 3D RealGauge technology. The cockpit is modelled in ultra-realistic detail and features full night lighting textures & effects. The Heads Up Display and MFD digital map have been accurately recreated for our version. Included are 6 beautifully detailed paint schemes and 2 model variants. The cockpit features realistic and high-resolution textures. The FSX version includes high-detail specular and bump maps for EVERY part of the VC. Pilot visibility can be toggled using the water rudder key. Brake lever animation. 8 interior and 5 exterior preset camera views (FSX only) FSX DX10 compatible model complete with interior self-shadowing, realistic spec and shine, and custom bump mapping to bring every rivet and surface to life. Limitations in FSX: • Lights can appear to differ in position when viewed from different viewpoints, such as the tower view. This is a known FSX issue, and not an issue with the model. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1.01 3|Page AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1.01 4|Page .01 and FSX version 1. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. rolls and the highly effective 'funnel' manoeuvre. The product contains versions for both Flight Simulator 9 and Flight Simulator X. light weight. the Ka-50 adopted a single man approach. The Ka-50 is fully acrobatic and able to perform loops. HDR bloom effects. allowing for perfect 3D gauges throughout the virtual cockpit.01 for FS9 version 1. extensive armour and considerable firepower. The Black Shark is the second AlphaSim rotary product to feature the ultra-realistic RealGauge technology. all of which lead to a very powerful and highly manoeuvrable battle field surviving attack helicopter. and bump mapping. including all of our now standard technologies such as cockpit self shadowing.01 5|Page . The FSX version is a fullfeatured FSX release.Introduction Introduction The Ka-50 was developed in the 1990s after bitter losses in Afghanistan from ground fire.01 and FSX version 1. also called circle strafing. Unlike previous attack helicopters. Simply double click the installer exe file. cockpit and sounds were created by AlphaSim. and follow the on screen prompts. Extras will be installed into the root FS directory/AlphaSim. textures.01 6|Page .01 for FS9 version 1. Our thanks extend to the dedicated beta testers that scanned various versions with their trained eyes! AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. The visual model.01 and FSX version 1. The Black Shark will be installed to the default FSX or FS9 directory. help and support. The flight model was expertly crafted by Michael Davies. containing links to the paint kit.Installation An easy installation is provided by way of installer. Please see the ‘Package’ section for more details on what is included in this package. and an uninstaller should you ever wish to remove the product. A start menu entry will also be made. co. The act of piracy and the criminals masterminding illegal websites behind such acts are eroding our hobby and our industry.01 for FS9 version 1.UK [email protected] and FSX version 1. No modifications or reverse engineering may be carried out without prior consent from ALPHASIM.uk PIRACY! This AlphaSim release is a commercial product and should be treated the same as any other product you would buy from a store.CO.Support information Product support is available 24/7 by either email or internet.alphasim3. purchased copy of the product. Any breach of the aforementioned copyright will result in the full force of law being brought to bear on those responsible.uk For internet support. please email alphasim1@alphasim. These files may not be copied (other than for backup purposes). REAL time. please visit the AlphaSim forums at http://www.ALPHASIM. For email support. PIRACY IS A CRIME. The source code for this product is closed. Copyright information These files are a commercial product and should NOT be treated as freeware. Please support the development team and our precious hobby by ensuring that you own a legitimate. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. REAL money.co. All rights reserved – copyright AlphaSim Ltd 2008 HTTP://WWW.com/forums .01 7|Page . and REAL efforts were tirelessly invested in the creation of this product. Support is ONLY available to legitimate customers. transmitted or passed to third parties or altered in any way without the prior permission of the publisher. but very impressive 3D gauge technology.Package Information RealGauge Technology & the 2D panel “RealGauge” is AlphaSim’s own version of the little used. Each gauge is crafted in 3D and uses high resolution textures in order to create a level of immersion not possible with conventional 2D gauges.01 8|Page . AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1. “RealGauge” creates very little overhead in the sim. this product is designed to be completely flown from the Virtual Cockpit.01 and FSX version 1. FPS with RealGauge technology is often higher than with less detailed conventional 2d cockpits. and the guaranteed frame rate increase. allowing both your processor and graphics card to concentrate on proving a totally fluid sim experience. Due to the complexity of the RealGauge technology. A basic 2D panel is included with a GPS pop-up. 01 9|Page .01 for FS9 version 1. Flood lighting can be toggled using the cockpit lighting controls.01 and FSX version 1.3D Virtual Cockpit night lighting The virtual cockpit of the Black Shark comes equipped with realistic and high-definition night lighting effects and textures. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. 'Black Shark' Demonstrator. Paint variants Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’. fully laden. and SIX paint schemes included in the Black Shark package. Yellow 22. c. Turkey Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’. c. ‘clean’. Letka.01 and FSX version 1. Farnborough Air Show. 'Black Shark' Export Demonstrator.1998 Yellow 27.01 for FS9 version 1. The models and paints are documented below. Slovak Republic Türk Kara Kuvvetleri (Turkish Army Air Force). First Production batch. ‘clean’. c. MAKS-95 Air Show. 341. Model variants: Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’. Zhukovsky.1991 AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.1992 'Werewolf' Demonstrator.Paint and model variants In total there are TWO different model variants.01 10 | P a g e . c. Presov. Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’.1995 Letectva a Protivzdusnej Obrany Slovenskeho. Russian Army Aviation. White 21. Güvercinlik. fully laden. Taaruz Helikopteri Taburu. 01 and FSX version 1.AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 11 | P a g e .01 for FS9 version 1. 01 for FS9 version 1.01 12 | P a g e . all of which are installed by default to: %your sim directory%\AlphaSim\ Extras include: .01 and FSX version 1.An easy to use paint kit in PSD (Photoshop) format.Extras The Black Shark comes with a number of extras. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. Exterior Cameras Camera 1 – ‘Tail’ Camera 2 – ‘Right nose’ Camera 3 – ‘Left nose’ Camera 4 – ‘Top’ AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 and FSX version 1.FSX camera views Camera views are unique to the FSX version of this product. Alternatively. To change cameras. They allow the virtual pilot to move the viewpoint into a number of unique and helpful viewpoints.01 for FS9 version 1. clicking the main Flight Simulator window will bring up a quick and easy to use menu system. To change the camera mode use the ‘S’ key. use the ‘A’ key.01 13 | P a g e . 01 and FSX version 1.01 14 | P a g e .Camera 5 – ‘Rear left’ AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1. 01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1.Interior Cameras Basic 2D Panel ‘Virtual Cockpit’ Camera 1 – ‘Engine power indicator’ Camera 2 – ‘MFD’ AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 15 | P a g e . 01 and FSX version 1.01 16 | P a g e .01 for FS9 version 1.Camera 3 – ‘Radio console’ Camera 4 – ‘Main control panel’ Camera 5 – ‘Overhead control panel’ Camera 6 – ‘Cockpit overview’ Camera 7 – ‘Blind‐flying gauges’ Camera 8 – ‘'RealGauge' view’ AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. Operations Aircraft general arrangement Ka‐50 ‘Black Shark’ The ‘clean’ version carries no stores on the under-wing pylons.01 17 | P a g e .01 for FS9 version 1. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 and FSX version 1. thus eliminating all areas of cover. also called circle strafing. Unlike previous attack helicopters.Aircraft information and specifications The Ka-50 was developed in the 1990s after bitter losses in Afghanistan from ground fire. the Ka-50 adopted a single man approach. The Ka-50 is fully acrobatic and able to perform loops.01 and FSX version 1. the contra rotating rotors with no lag from a tail rotor system allow rapid rotation in the yaw axis both left and right equally' a flight system aligned to the pilots head sights sees that the cannon/airframe can be traversed and lined up almost as quickly as the free ranging turret on the AH-64 Apache.500 m 7. all of which lead to a very powerful and highly manoeuvrable battle field surviving attack helicopter. Like previous Kamov helicopters the Ka-50 uses twin contra rotating main rotors which negate the power sucking tail rotor seen on other helicopters and make the aircraft safer to re-arm and re-fuel whilst still running in a combat quick turnaround situation.800 Kg 10. This requires the nose to be pointed down at the target and for the helicopter to fly sideways in a circular motion around the target.01 18 | P a g e . Primary weapons are the Vikhr laser guided anti tank missiles and the semi fixed 30mm cannon either side of the fuselage. extensive armour and considerable firepower. light weight. Being semi fixed allows greater rigidity and thus accuracy at range. Specifications Cruise speed: Max speed: Service ceiling: Typical empty weight: MTOW: Crew: 270 Km/h 390 Km/h 5.01 for FS9 version 1. rolls and the highly effective 'funnel' manoeuvre.800 Kg One AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. 01 for FS9 version 1.Cockpit general arrangement Below are several diagrams designed to aid in cockpit familiarisation. All systems that are labelled may be operated by clicking them with your mouse. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. Please read the descriptions carefully in order to fully understand what each switch. or lever. button. the cockpit is uniform throughout. Whilst the exterior aeroplane may differ in configuration.01 and FSX version 1. does.01 19 | P a g e . 01 .01 and FSX version 1.Virtual cockpit Forward panel Key 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Left side console (see individual diagrams below for more detail) Landing gear control lever Landing gear status panel Caution light Radio Altimeter Altitude caution light a) Activates between 5 and 100 ft 7) G-meter 8) Airspeed Indicator 9) Main Tachometer 10) Clock 11) Rotor position indicator 12) Altimeter 13) HSI 14) Attitude & turn-slip indicator 20 | P a g e AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1. 15) IVSI 16) Caution light panel 17) HUD power control (see diagrams for more details) 18) HUD mode control 19) MFD (see diagrams for more details) 20) Back-up attitude & turn-slip indicator 21) Temperature gauge (see diagrams for more details) 22) Engine Tachometer 23) Fuel contents gauge 24) Right side console (see diagrams for more details) AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 and FSX version 1.01 for FS9 version 1.01 21 | P a g e . Overhead console Key 1) Panel light switch 2) Strobe light switch 3) Navigation lights switch 4) Recognition lights switch 5) Taxi light switch 6) Landing light switch 7) NAV/GPS mode switch 8) Top left caution light panel 9) Whiskey compass 10) Top right caution light panel 11) Windscreen wiper control switch 12) Heads Up Display AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1.01 22 | P a g e .01 and FSX version 1. 01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1.01 23 | P a g e .Left hand side of cockpit Key 1) Engine mixture control levers 2) Engine power control levers 3) Collective throttle twist-grip 4) Collective 5) COMM1 radio controls 6) NAV1 radio controls 7) COMM1 radio display 8) NAV1 radio display 9) Radio marker audio switch 10) Radio master audio switch 11) Radio DME audio switch 12) Radio COMM audio switch 13) Radio status indicator lights 14) Radio NAV audio switch 15) Landing gear control lever 16) Landing gear display panel 17) Clock AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. 01 24 | P a g e .18) Rotor position indicator 19) Main tachometer 20) Altimeter AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 and FSX version 1.01 for FS9 version 1. Right hand side of cockpit Key 1) Engine tachometer 2) Fuel tank contents gauge 3) Engine power indicator 4) Master engine starter switches 5) Master engine ignition switches (tied on) 6) Avionics master switch 7) Battery master switches 8) Alternator master switch 9) Fuel cut-off switch 10) RPM governor controls 11) Alternate static-air source select switch 12) Master generator switches 13) Master ignition system switch (tied to engine ignition) 14) Master anti-ice switch 15) Structural anti-ice switch 16) Transmission & control oil temperature gauges 17) Engine oil temperature gauges AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 and FSX version 1.01 for FS9 version 1.01 25 | P a g e . 01 for FS9 version 1.01 26 | P a g e .01 and FSX version 1.Warning light console – top right AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. 01 27 | P a g e .01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1.Warning light console – top left AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. 01 and FSX version 1.01 28 | P a g e .01 for FS9 version 1.Warning light console – main panel 1 & 2 AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. 01 29 | P a g e . Airspeed indicator (ASI) • Displays air speed in km/h.Individual gauge diagrams Altimeter 1. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. Kollsman calibration knob.01 and FSX version 1.01 for FS9 version 1. 2. Kollsman display window. Attitude display • Displays pitch and roll information. Clock • Displays local time.01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1.Attitude display • Displays pitch and roll information. Engine tachometer AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 30 | P a g e . AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 and FSX version 1.Engine power indicator • Displays current percentage power output Landing gear control 1) Gear unsafe lights 2) Gear safe lights 3) Gear control lever G‐meter 1) Resets high/low needles.01 31 | P a g e .01 for FS9 version 1. Rotor position indicator • Displays current rotor position in degrees HSI 1) Sets HDG 2) Sets CRS 3) To/From needle IVSI • Shows current vertical speed.01 for FS9 version 1. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 32 | P a g e .01 and FSX version 1. 01 33 | P a g e .Radio altimeter • Displays current radio height. Tachometer Main temperatures indicator 1) Engine 1 EGT tens 2) Engine 1 EGT hundreds 3) Engine 2 EGT tens 4) Engine 2 EGT hundreds AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 and FSX version 1.01 for FS9 version 1. in meters. 01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1. AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.Fuel tank contents gauge • Displays Centre1 and Centre2 fuel tank contents.01 34 | P a g e . AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 35 | P a g e . The MFD only has one mode of operation. Loaded flight plans are automatically displayed on the map.MFD The Black Shark has a complicated and non-documented MFD in its cockpit.01 for FS9 version 1. Map scale is shown in the bottom right corner of the moving map display. We have attempted to recreate the moving map display as authentically as possible. including time to next waypoint. Controls(1) Zoom map IN (2) Zoom map OUT (3) Power control The main display shows flight plan information. current lat/lon co-ordinates. current heading (both true & magnetic) and current distance to destination.01 and FSX version 1. HUD power control 2.Heads Up Display (HUD) Again. details on the HUD installed in the Ka-50 are scarce.01 36 | P a g e .01 for FS9 version 1. HUD mode control AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 and FSX version 1. We have however attempted to recreate two modes of operation as authentically as possible. Main HUD controls 1. Current airspeed (in km/h) Heading indicator Altitude (in meters) IVSI fine display Pitch and roll indicator Airspeed ladder G-meter (including a maximum G attained pipper on the right of the line) IVSI digital readout Overall IVSI readout (-/+ 3000 fp/m) AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FS9 version 1. 6. 1. 5. 4. 2.01 and FSX version 1.01 37 | P a g e . 8. 9.HUD Mode 1 Mode 1 is a simple flight information display similar to the system expected to be displayed on a Western HUD. 7. 3. HUD Mode 2 Mode 2 is a simple glideslope and course deviation indicator display. 5. 4.01 38 | P a g e . Current airspeed (in km/h) Pitch and roll information CDI GSI Altitude (in meters) AlphaSim Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Manual Manual revision 1. 3. 1. 2.01 for FS9 version 1.01 and FSX version 1.