Auto Pitch Authority

[heloguy]

Tried a couple of autos today. Just had my pit packed up for a move, but set up the computer with an old X-45. First of all, after some fiddling around with the curves, I was able to get a decent enough hover that I was comfortable trying some power on autos. I landed my first auto in this thing with my pit setup (floor mounted Warthog, separate collective, and Saitek pedals), but had issues with this portable setup.

 

Now, I know part of it is the controls, I do sense, and sensed the first go I had with my pit, that the pitch control seems to be too dependent on collective use during the auto. Initially, when entering an autorotation, the nose will pitch down in this bird (since it doesn't have SAS, or any other form of AFCS), but after pulling back to get to my auto speed (shooting for 60kias, as I was taught on the 206, and I'm not sure if there is a difference, will consult the -10), it seems like if I want to start my decal, I have to pull in a little collective to get the ship to respond. The aerodynamics of an auto allow for full A/C control, and on no A/C I've flown have I had to do this, except in a simulator.

 

The auto seems fine otherwise, just needs to be a little more responsive in the pitch axis once steady state IMHO, unless a real Huey driver can attest to the above behavior.

 

Edit: realized this should be in the bugs and problems forum, sorry. If it could be moved, mods, I would most appreciate it, or I can repost.

Edited May 3, 2013 by heloguy
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