X-56 (or any HOTAS) controls for helicopters

[Shazam718660]

Hey all, I’ve been searching, but didn’t find anything…

Is there any topic/video/site giving a base control configuration for HOTAS and helicopters? (I have an X-56).

I’d like to learn to fly these things, but right now I don’t even know which controls to assign (and where!)

Thanks!

[lynx33635]

There’s at least these ones :

New axis binding for helicopters since 40th Anniversary build

Don’t miss new axis binding available in the CONTROLS OPTION / FILTER [NEW] section Main PRIMARY CONTROL SURFACES and POWER MANAGEMENT & THROTTLE axis : Maintain or modify Helicopter Nose Heading. Known as Anti-Torque TAIL ROTOR AXIS Move Forward or Backward, either level off or in climb/descent. Also used to brake speed by mainly pitching nose up while flying forward SET CYCLIC LONGITUDINAL AXIS Move the Helicopter to the Left or to the Right. Also used in flight to allow turns …

Also read main threads for the Bell 407 and the Guimbal Cabri G2, we find plenty of advice in them :

Bell 407

Known Issues: https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016027399-KNOWN-ISSUES-Last-update-November-17th-2022- Please use this thread to post your impressions and feedback about the Bell 407. If you have any bugs related to this plane to report, please create a new thread in the Bugs & Issues section of the forum.

Guimbal Cabri G2

Known Issues: https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016027399-KNOWN-ISSUES-Last-update-November-17th-2022- Please use this thread to post your impressions and feedback about the Guimbal Cabri G2. If you have any bugs related to this plane to report, please create a new thread in the Bugs & Issues section of the forum.

[WingWarper1]

@Shazam718660

Hey all, I’ve been searching, but didn’t find anything…

Is there any topic/video/site giving a base control configuration for HOTAS and helicopters? (I have an X-56).

I’d like to learn to fly these things, but right now I don’t even know which controls to assign (and where!)

Thanks!

I’ve found that the default settings for my X56 were perfect for helicopters. While I’m still learning how to fly helicopters with the X56 HOTAS, I never had the significant difficulties others are experiencing.

So my recommendation would be to try the default settings first and adjust them as needed.

[irwinmfletcher9]

Hello,

I have an X56 HOTAS that I am using to try and learn how to fly helicopters. However, I can’t find a definitive resource on how to bind, anything, but especially the collective and throttle bindings on the X56.

Should the Collective be assigned to one throttle lever (left, for example) and the throttle to the right lever?

I just watched two videos and each did it completely differently.

Can anyone help me get my X56 set up properly for the G2 helicopter? I’ll start with that one and practice before moving on to bigger helicopters.

Thanks in advance!