advent_m Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 Hey guys. I've gathered up some questions about flying the shark, that have popped in my mind while flying. In the attached trk file, you can see right after take-off that the chopper doesn't ascend straight up, but "glides" to the back and to the right. Is this caused by wind? I haven't trimmed the helo at all. Also, you can see in the HUD that the chopper leans to the left. is this because of the asymmetric hull design, or is it possible that my X52 isn't calibrated correctly? What is the line in the HUD extending from its center toward a certain point in space? (similar to the F-16's 'tadpole') {NOT RELATING TO THE TRK FILE} I've watched the Director's Note concerning the AP, but I can't seem to cause the helo to fly a pre-programmed flight path. Plus, if I flick the DH-DT switch it doesn't seem to have any effect. questions.trk [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
joey45 Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 1- its normal in helis. They don't go straight up and down, something called torque. 2-its not your stick... 3- are you talking about the line that goes away above 40 speed 4- I don't use AP apart from the damper settings. So I can't say. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
GGTharos Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 Hey guys. I've gathered up some questions about flying the shark, that have popped in my mind while flying. In the attached trk file, you can see right after take-off that the chopper doesn't ascend straight up, but "glides" to the back and to the right. Is this caused by wind? I haven't trimmed the helo at all. It is caused by not trimming the helicopter. The 'zero motion' position of trim when all wheels are down is not the same as when you are in a over (you are 'pitched forward' when resting on the wheels) Also, you can see in the HUD that the chopper leans to the left. is this because of the asymmetric hull design, or is it possible that my X52 isn't calibrated correctly? If you mean during flight, you can trim it to fly upright. It's not asymmetric hull design, it's asymmetric torque on the rotors that needs to be counter-acted. What is the line in the HUD extending from its center toward a certain point in space? (similar to the F-16's 'tadpole') If below 50kph, it is your velocity vector. It's there to help you gauge your speed and direction of flight at slow speeds. {NOT RELATING TO THE TRK FILE} I've watched the Director's Note concerning the AP, but I can't seem to cause the helo to fly a pre-programmed flight path. Plus, if I flick the DH-DT switch it doesn't seem to have any effect. You're missing something. Read the manual :) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
advent_m Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks for the answers. P.S. If you'll look at the trk file, you'll notice that the helo "skids" sideways, meaning that the velocity vector and the heading aren't overlapping. The helo does maintain its heading (because HDG HOLD is on). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
LastRifleRound Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 If you are engaging rudder with heading hold autopilot channel activated, the helo will sideslip. It is yawing will maintaining heading, and the only way it can do that is to bank. Use bank to change heading as much as possible, the heading hold likes to fight yaw.
Speedbrake Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 If I am understanding your question #3 about the autopilot. To fly a pre-programmed route (one showing on the ABBRIS) you need to select waypoint and then the number of that waypoint (airport and number if going to an airbase or if it is your final point on a route) and then you engage the autopilot by hitting "R" or your setup collective button. If the autopilot is on you will notice a difference between DH and DT when going over uneven terrain.
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