still love this old bird

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

@admikiand @Marsvinetthank you both!

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

On 2/2/2021 at 9:21 AM, scoobie said:

In that case, you just don't need no trim with Puma - it is like "auto-trimming" cyclic, without the need of pressing any silly buttons

Indeed, that's what makes it so convenient! Flying the Mi-8 is very easy with it. The Huey is a bit less convenient because of the amount of movement required (especially in pitch). I'm looking forward to testing how it will work in the upcoming helo modules. I might switch to a Komodo Simulations product at some point though...

 

  

On 2/2/2021 at 12:34 AM, MAXsenna said:

Check out DIY cyclic with magnetic break on YT. Gives a better impression.

Yes, indeed. Thanks!

[RealDCSpilot]

@Raven (Elysian Angel)
Just found this topic and have some questions about the PUMA cyclic. For me it's still a bit unclear, is it self-centering or a friction based springless mechanism (move it off center and it stays there)?
If the second is the case you should try the springless stick trim option for helicopters. The trim button has still to be mapped and used, because the implemented FCS functionality in the sim (force trim behaviour) will register it and apply it to the constantly calculated flight model. Very important for the Ka-50 for instance, because trimming tells the flight director's logic what your intentions are. In the Mi-8 with it's AP and the Huey with force trim only, you are also influencing the flight model with trim commands, but only in a much less sophisticated way. The correct procedure in all 3 of the good helicopter modules is always press and hold trim button when moving the cyclic, release when done.

Edited March 6, 2021 by Alec Delorean

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

12 hours ago, RealDCSpilot said:

friction based springless mechanism (move it off center and it stays there)

Yes. that. You can adjust the tension based on your own preferences with simple tools.

[RealDCSpilot]

Thanks for the info. I'm also eyeballing the Komodo cyclic, which seems to work the same way and i like that they are selling single components instead of a whole set like the PUMA system.

Edited March 7, 2021 by RealDCSpilot