Looking for SME to help design mil Huey realistic PC sim training

chopsimdev · June 2, 2016

As a short brief, I have background with a PC combat flight sim called Digital Combat Simulator, which among other products includes a module featuring a very detailed and well modeled UH-1H (with weapon systems). The canned module already includes some training missions and a manual to help new player-pilots learn essential operations, however I am interested in creating a mode in-depth and realistic training campaign for the sim that would potentially be offered for sale as a separate addon product. I have expertise in the software and can build the missions themselves, but could use assistance from somebody who has done it for real to help make the campaign more engaging and reflective of the actual experience in terms of curriculum and flight ops.

Appreciate any suggestions!

takefootoff · June 2, 2016

You should be able to track down a UH-1H pilot from the Vietnam era pretty easily.

...he will have plenty of time available to assist you because he most likely just retired from a long and gainful career in the helicopter industry.

chopsimdev · June 3, 2016

Thanks tfo. Do you mean in general or on here? I have a couple of my own leads I'm tracking down, but no commitments as yet. In any case this place certainly seems like an awesome resource and I'll be a visitor regardless of how this particular project goes. Buddy lase appreciated.

takefootoff · June 3, 2016

Oh for sure, just give it time. You will find a guy.

It is anticipated that there will be a huge pilot shortage from all of these pilots retiring nearly all at once, I was told by an industry expert that its just around the corner.

Ritter · June 21, 2016

I play the f**k out of that game.

chopsimdev · June 28, 2016

That's awesome Ritter! Would love to discuss this project with you further over PM if you're interested. In any case great to see fellow simheads on here.

Ritter · June 29, 2016

That's awesome Ritter! Would love to discuss this project with you further over PM if you're interested. In any case great to see fellow simheads on here.

Feel free!

SBuzzkill · July 2, 2016

Hey there, I think a better place to find these guys would be the Facebook helicopter groups. While the discussions here are higher quality, this board is not nearly as active or diverse as those groups.

Edited July 2, 2016 by SBuzzkill