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Many thanks imp, got it and working! Here is my next question: can I reverse the somehow the movement of this axis? My throttle grip on the Pro Trainer is turning in the opposite direction. Appreciate your help, Tamas

Huy Guys, Is there a way to assign the MI-8 "twist throttle" to my Pro Trainer Puma twist grip? Could not find the proper axis in the list. Many thanks for you help, Tamas

Thank you cibit. I will try it. Cheers, Tamas

Thank you msalama. Yes, the OAT gauge (FAT in MI-8 terminology- you can see that I'm learning quickly) is working. I did not realize that when I'm setting the temp to 26C in the mission planner it is related to sea level at DCS. My airport, Nellis AFB has an elevation of around 1800 feet, so thats the difference what I saw on the gage! Still need help to set my internal load. Someone suggested to set it by using triggers. Oh man, it is very complicated! DCS manual has 30 pages plus to discuss triggers. It is overwhelming. Can anyone help me with a simple guide? Cheers, Tamas

Yes, you are right FS, I recognized that this is a big helo with a lot of mass and inertia. Good approach planning is essential. Excellent sim! Congrats to the talented Belorus guys! tamas

Sorry , I mean: ...my cyclic

Many thanks guys for the interesting/useful inputs. Getting accustomed to the VSI now, my landings improved a lot, more or less I'was able to land where I planned. I still have to practice my pickups, they are ugly. It's hard to find the neutral position of my collective (Pro Flight Trainer). Another question: Is the OAT gage on the copilot window modelled? My one always shows abround 20C regardless of my weather setting. Cheers, (excellent community!), Tamas

Many thanks guys for the extremly quick replies. I appologize, I don't know what's happened to my text formating in my original post. Necroscope: thank you for the technical explanation, it is clear now. Weta43: You are spot on I just realized that I have to adapt to the VSI scale and its resolution. Still don't know how to load my cargo. Cheers,

Hi DearAll, I’m coming fromFSX/X-plane and RW aviation to DCS and still on the very beginning of a steeplearning curve. To tell youfrankly, I transferred to DCS just to fly its famous helicopters (not to fight battles, sorry) ...and yes,what a fantastic job these dev guys done with the MI-8! Simply amazing, thesystem details the flying characteristics, the immersion! After acouple of circuits, hovers, pedal turns and some (not all) successful landingsI would have some initial questions, partly technical, partly DCS related: What is the (engine and APU) “FALSESTART” function? In western technology I’m familiar with a normal startupand engine motoring (cold start) but I could not figure out this one. How on earth can I adjust cargo load? There isa slider in MISSION PLANNING page but is not functional. It would be importantto practice/experiment with various gross weight/environmental conditions. Is the MI-8 really so sensitive toVRS? With that lagging VSI I have to pay extra attention to approaches andlandings and many times I fail. An RW MI-8 pilot’s opinion would be welcomed. Cheers, Tamas