DCS Mi-8: Vortex Ring State Tutorial
Channel: vsTerminus
Date: 2020-04-25

Wondering why you drop like a rock when you slow down to land? Let's learn how to stop doing that.

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Concepts: Wing tip and Wing root vortices 
05:04 - Recovery procedure 
05:51 - Demo 1 - VRS with recovery, no commentary 
06:40 - Demo 2 - Longer VRS demo with commentary 
09:10 - Recovery Caveats - Altitude
09:54 - Demo 3 - Typical VRS scenario with heavy heli
12:30 - Three conditions required for VRS
14:07 - The benefit of Effective Translational Lift


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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: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/1053263/ 
- Unofficial RoughMet Patch: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3303667/ 
- Ace Combat Erusean 3rd RGR Livery: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3305247/ 

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