How to actually fly a helicopter?

[shagrat]

vor 29 Minuten schrieb Tasky:

It has the provision but, as mentioned, the friction clutches are sold separately. I might buy the kit as a birthday present for myself... along with the cyclic extension.

 

 

If you plan to deep dive into helicopters in DCS, I recommend to prioritize the extension, then safe for a FFB base. I know it's expensive, but along the natural and realistic force trim and hydraulic feel, you get force feedback for telemetry events... or in layman's terms, you can feel the stick shaking if you get through transitional lift, or the onset of a vortex ring state, before it occurs, a bump on touchdown, the blades actually spinning, weapons firing and other stuff.

It is definitely a game changer and with now 4 good bases in the pipeline, I wouldn't bother with investing in a clutch/friction based solution, if it's not already integrated.

Just my personal opinion, but I did go through the whole path of equipment over the last decades and would skip some steps, if I had to do it again.

Edited 2 hours ago by shagrat

[erniedaoage]

@Tasky You should try to setup curves for all your axis inputs. When you open the Tune Axis screen in the settings, be sure you have selected the right module in the upper left corner. Select the Axis assignments and set curvature of 25-30% increase or decrease to your liking. But when you look at the at the line and move your joystick you will see 2 little squares moving. One is the input from your joystick and the other one is the output to the module. Just be sure to start with a curvature for x and y axis with the same percentage. And also set one for your rudder axis. It will help with the small movements around the center and should help. Just try out a couple of different numbers and see what you prefer and what helps you with the fine movements of your joystick and rudder pedals. 

Edit: short video for setting up controls, maybe it will help you also in some way

 

Edited 1 hour ago by erniedaoage

[MAXsenna]

1 hour ago, shagrat said:

If you plan to deep dive into helicopters in DCS, I recommend to prioritize the extension, then safe for a FFB base.

This! Standard bases will probably become a thing of the past. If one can't afford one now, get an ordinary one second hand. Save up money for FFB and sell that other base. 

Careful with curves. Will teach you bad habits, its better to prioritise an extension. I've never used curves, and it tought me finesse.