In the H125, the following sounds are missing:
- Turbine start sound, when starting the helicopter
- Horn
- System startup alerts for the helicopter such as WLT sound (warning light chime)
- Fire test
- Radar altitude
Others missing features
- Servo test is missing (we need a key biding)
- warning light test (WLT) is not key binding please add it…
- Squawk is unable, VATSIM or similar, pilots can’t fly…
After update [1.2.8.0] when turn off engine in flight, the VEMD goes all black, because aircraft battery was drained this should not happen, this is going to happen now because I/GEN goes crazy up to thousands Amp (gen off to avoid) because we are using the emergency procedure for engine fire, and this is one step…
Before this update was fine…
It needs attention…
Missing features in the VEMD (Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display):
- Scroll should change vemd pages FLI and ARC mode, it shows torque, temperature and N1 (will be need a key biding).
- Demister and heating buttons axis option for it, to reproduce de turning on the physical knobs (hardware panel)
- The same axis options to the vemd on off buttons, bright and lightning
- Final fuel values and the calculation of usage until depletion.
- Some basic VEMD pages, such as the report page.
- Performance page, allowing the input of weight data to verify IGE
Observations regarding fuel values:
- Fuel consumption values are far too high compared to the real aircraft. The average consumption at high performance is 180 kg/h.
Issues with the VEMD needle:
- The needle is behaving unrealistically, showing the engine usage percentage (FLI - First Limit Indicator) Slow action, throttle issues, start helicopter counting twice.
- Indicator arc (engine arc) is not in the beginning it’s missing the arc monitoring (in a start for example), this part of the engine arc should be hatched the same way as its end.
Cyclic behavior:
- The cyclic is functioning with less power than the engine.
- At full engine power, the cyclic is nullified, which never occurs in the real aircraft. This should also be corrected!
Cyclic functionality:
- The cyclic is overly forced forward. Normally, you apply forward pressure, but once the aircraft reaches the desired angle, the cyclic should become subtle, returning to center. For example, at 130 knots during a cruise flight, the cyclic should be centered because the mass is already adjusted. It should not remain forward, forcing the pilot to use basic controls incorrectly.
- Needs attention in twist grip axis… not just button
Performance issues:
- Maximum speed and maximum altitude are incorrect: they should be 155 knots and FL230, respectively.
These are my suggestions to improve this wonderful aircraft, enhancing immersion for more experienced pilots and providing better performance in flight for beginners.
Before Sebastian says this isn’t possible, these calculations should be refined. As a computer engineer and pilot, I am providing a more detailed opinion on processes already known by Asobo, but with subtle adjustments that could benefit all helicopters on the platform.
To improve the dynamics of the cyclic in MSFS 2024, it is essential to adjust the rotor’s aerodynamic model and the control interactions to more accurately represent the physical effects and real behavior of a helicopter. Here are some technical suggestions that could enhance the level of precision:
- Detailed Blade Element Theory (BET) Calculations
• Strengthen the segmented calculations of rotor blades to ensure each section responds accurately to changes in the angle of attack and variations in airflow during acceleration and cruise flight.
• Incorporate modeling for induced flow distortion, especially in high-speed flight regimes. - Torque-Motor-Rotor Integration
• Recalibrate the relationship between motor torque, rotor RPM, and cyclic limits to prevent the engine from excessively compensating for a lack of rotor disk angulation.
• Simulate progressive collective pitch adjustments to avoid efficiency loss in high-performance scenarios. - Rotor Disk Modeling and Gyroscopic Dynamics
• Incorporate the gyroscopic effect of the rotor disk more robustly, ensuring cyclic movements reflect the helicopter’s physical behavior.
• Simulate rotor disk deformation during translational flight, especially when the cyclic is pushed forward for cruise. - Airflow and Downwash Dynamics
• Expand the simulation of airflow around the helicopter, including downwash and recirculated aerodynamic effects.
• Better model the behavior of rotor blades in uneven airflow, such as during crosswinds or rapid descents. - Physical Simulation of the Cyclic
• Implement an inertia and resistance model for the cyclic to ensure it responds more naturally, returning to neutral proportionally to aerodynamic forces depending on flight conditions. - Ground Effect and Lift at Altitude
• Adjust the ground effect to vary based on altitude, surface type, and aircraft weight.
• Include a gradual reduction in lift due to air density changes at different altitudes and temperatures.
These technical improvements can provide more accurate and natural cyclic control, eliminating the need for excessive pilot compensation and delivering a more immersive and precise experience consistent with the expectations of an advanced simulator.