Years ago, I flew helicopters on Microsoft Flight Simulator (versions '95 through FSX) and was active on the Hovercontrol site.
Lately I've been doing racing simulation (iRacing) but with the arrival of my Oculus DK2 tomorrow, I've gotten the bug to fly again and I'm trying DCS this time.
My first aircraft will be the Bell UH-1H. My dad was a door-gunner on these through two tours in Vietnam, so I'm very interested in learning this aircraft.
I've installed DCS and the UH-1H and I've completed the first two tutorials (startup, and hovering) plus a little flying around for fun. I'm impressed with how difficult it is... I was afraid it would be too "arcad-ey" for my taste but it turned out to be just what I was looking for: A true "sim."
Right now, I'm trying to create a reference image for the startup procedure. I found a decent drawing of the overhead panel and added circles and arrows to show the location of each switch (see attached.) I'd like to do something for the rest of the procedure but can't find a good, clear drawing to use for the other parts of the cockpit (central pedestal, etc.)
Does anyone know where I can get one?
The picture of the Caution Light Panel here is PERFECT:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/images/huey/Huey-16.jpg
I'd love to find a similar drawing for all panels in the cockpit. Does something like this even exist?
Thanks in advance for any help. I'm looking forward to getting back in the air! :pilotfly:
Oh... one more question for Oculus Rift users: How do you click things in the cockpit while using the Rift? Do you "aim" with your head and click a button when the crosshairs are over the switch, or do you use the mouse to select it?
