DD_Friar Posted May 6, 2023 Posted May 6, 2023 Salute, Great thread by the way, very useful. The problem I am having is at low speed trying to loose altitude (to land in a compound for example) my 'copter keeps breaking into a bank to the right (I have read and seen videos about a break to the left brought on my rapid collective changes) into an uncontrollable roll. As soon as I start using trim, things start to go wrong. I have tried using trim lock, not using it, keeping it pressed in whilst maneuvering then releasing... I am a new pilot so perhaps it is still down to "noobness". (I have "cut my teeth" on the Gazelle, the Apache is my second helicopter purchase) I am running an X56 throttle and stick. Any thoughts from those that know would be very welcome. Visit the Dangerdogz at www.dangerdogz.com. We are a group based on having fun (no command structure, no expectations of attendance, no formal skills required, that is not to say we can not get serious for special events, of which we have many). We play DCS and IL2 GBS. We have two groups one based in North America / Canada and one UK / Europe. Come check us out.
Floyd1212 Posted May 6, 2023 Posted May 6, 2023 3 hours ago, DD_Friar said: The problem I am having is at low speed trying to loose altitude (to land in a compound for example) my 'copter keeps breaking into a bank to the right Is this repeatable for you? Can you post a short track so others can watch what is going on and provide some suggestions?
pii Posted May 7, 2023 Posted May 7, 2023 23 hours ago, DD_Friar said: Salute, Great thread by the way, very useful. The problem I am having is at low speed trying to loose altitude (to land in a compound for example) my 'copter keeps breaking into a bank to the right (I have read and seen videos about a break to the left brought on my rapid collective changes) into an uncontrollable roll. As soon as I start using trim, things start to go wrong. I have tried using trim lock, not using it, keeping it pressed in whilst maneuvering then releasing... I am a new pilot so perhaps it is still down to "noobness". (I have "cut my teeth" on the Gazelle, the Apache is my second helicopter purchase) I am running an X56 throttle and stick. Any thoughts from those that know would be very welcome. The unwanted roll is a bug. How do you slow down to land? Also, the flight model is still wonky. 1
DD_Friar Posted May 8, 2023 Posted May 8, 2023 @pii I am bringing the nose up and collective down to try and not gain too much altitude Visit the Dangerdogz at www.dangerdogz.com. We are a group based on having fun (no command structure, no expectations of attendance, no formal skills required, that is not to say we can not get serious for special events, of which we have many). We play DCS and IL2 GBS. We have two groups one based in North America / Canada and one UK / Europe. Come check us out.
pii Posted May 8, 2023 Posted May 8, 2023 7 hours ago, DD_Friar said: @pii I am bringing the nose up and collective down to try and not gain too much altitude Sound about right but too much Collective down can also cause a roll to the right. I'm not a pilot so all I can offer is my experience or lack of But I'd say "noobness" and wonky flight model at the moment. I had gotten quite good and landings and flying around but something changed after a patch and it's a nightmare now. Sometimes I feel like I'm piloting a boat on rough seas now. Keep practicing and hope the next patch helps. Good luck
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