Best way to transition from Cruise to Hover?

[AlphaOneSix]

I am fairly confident that the way it works in-game is not quite like in real life. I have intimate knowledge of the Mi-8 trim/autopilot system and I know how much the Russians like to reuse technology among various platforms, so I feel like the Mi-8 and Ka-50 are at least similar in their theory of operation.

 

Also the feel stings on the Mi-8 are pretty stiff so it's not fun pushing through them more than just a little bit.

[Frederf]

I'm curious how Mi-8 works. Does it have attitude hold ability?

[AlphaOneSix]

Yes just like the Ka-50. When you hit the trim button on the collective it turns the altitude channel off and you have to manually re-engage it.