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Weathercock Stability and LTE


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Hi,

 

I am wondering if the so-called weathercock stability is a thing in DCS, is this implemented and if not, I would like to request it as a feature as it is a vital factor for helicopter ops. The wind coming from behind -between about the 4 and 8 o'clock position can contribute to loss of tail rotor effectiveness. So far I have not been able to confirm that this is already implemented in the game, but maybe it is. Nevertheless, if not, please, consider adding it, thus further enhancing helicopter simulation.

 

 

Thank you!

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As a virtual chopper pilot, I would have no opposition to your request.

The harder our job the better.

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I am wondering if the so-called weathercock stability is a thing in DCS, is this implemented and if not, I would like to request it as a feature as it is a vital factor for helicopter ops.

 

The weathercock effect from a cross wind striking the tail is usually (always ?) modelled in DCS helicopters.

 

The wind coming from behind -between about the 4 and 8 o'clock position can contribute to loss of tail rotor effectiveness. So far I have not been able to confirm that this is already implemented in the game, but maybe it is. Nevertheless, if not, please, consider adding it, thus further enhancing helicopter simulation.

 

 

AFAIK LTE (Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness) due to

 

• vortices coming off the main rotor and striking the tail rotor

• tail rotor VRS

• tail rotor AoA reduction

 

... is not modelled in any current DCS helicopter.


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Yes. We sadly don't get LTE in DCS choppers. Would be a cool addition to the things we already have to deal with like VRS, Settling with Power, Low G pushover, overtorque, dynamic rollover, retreating blade stall, autorotations,...

The more things trying to kill you (beside the enemy), the more fun!

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Yes. We sadly don't get LTE in DCS choppers. Would be a cool addition to the things we already have to deal with like VRS, Settling with Power, Low G pushover, overtorque, dynamic rollover, retreating blade stall, autorotations,...

The more things trying to kill you (beside the enemy), the more fun!

 

I second that!

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With LTE modelled, you would see yet another incredible difference between co-axial and conventional helicopters. In general, this would make flying much more demanding, and thus more dangerous. I really hope that this comes at some point soon, as we really need this. The more physics the better 👍

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