R22

[jcomm 5,939]

Using small increments and testing helps.

 

Being able to use a higher "number of flight models" per cycle is also always good. XP10 defaults at 2 in the latest versions, but 3 is a good number to start with, specially when using more complex aircraft, like helicopters.

 

I have mine at 3 presently, and it doesn't interfere that much with the fps.

[Paraffin 2,197]

Using small increments and testing helps.

 

Being able to use a higher "number of flight models" per cycle is also always good. XP10 defaults at 2 in the latest versions, but 3 is a good number to start with, specially when using more complex aircraft, like helicopters.

 

I have mine at 3 presently, and it doesn't interfere that much with the fps.

 

That's a good tip. I have mine at 3 also.

 

Although I wonder if it might be overkill at high frame rates. I'm usually at a consistent 40 fps for most scenery (like the default KSEA buildings) flying a complex model like the Bell 412, and it only dips lower over the really dense urban areas with custom scenery. My setting of 3 flight models per frame and a consistent 40 fps means I'm running 120 flight models every second! Maybe overkill? It doesn't seem to harm the frame rate so I just leave it there. 

 

Anyway, it's definitely a good idea to use a higher setting if you're at a consistently lower frame rate. However, I think there is a limit to how much it can help when the frame rates are really low. You end up chasing the flight dynamics (pilot-induced oscillation) regardless of how many flight models are running in each separate frame. For hover practice, I think it's important to get up around 30 fps if you can, even if it means drastically reducing world detail.

[Humpty 751]

I have always kept it at 3 or 5 but nothing more than that.

 

I think it's my roll axis potentiometer which is causing this issue.

[Humpty 751]

My first safe heli landing , but in the R44 , what I did was kept the spot where I had to land with a reference on the wind shield and just pulled the nose up to loose speed and then came down a little faster but she was oK 

 

Lucky didn't hit VRS

 

I kept all the sliders to the left and it was good,

[tonywob 4,770]

Have you tried the heli training ground on the org, it's great for practicing your landings and hovering

[jcomm 5,939]

Good one this scenery for heli tranning!

 

And using CTRL-f to fail the engine and then practice autorotations too :-)

[Humpty 751]

Thanks Jose / Tony I will check it up.

 

TBH it feels way different after modding the stick and the roll issue was caused by nothing but the gamepad I had taped on the extended stick so it oscilating.

 

I tried the C185 / C90 and all feel well , very stable in flight.

 

All flight control now to the left

[jcomm 5,939]

To the Left!!!! Go West !

[Humpty 751]

need skyscrapers to fly over

[tonywob 4,770]

Try Dubai :-)

[Humpty 751]

Try Dubai :-)

 

exactly my thought , there is a new scenery @.org Bahrain City and Qatar city pretty good. great fps.

 

But better if there are helipads on the skyscrapers, tried it in Manhattan with 15 fps   but the fps will drop then.

 

m searching for a list of world helipads

[tonywob 4,770]

Another one I have is the Innsbruck hospital scenery with the helipad on top. It's not quite a skyscaper but it's good practice and nice scenery also

[Humpty 751]

Another one I have is the Innsbruck hospital scenery with the helipad on top. It's not quite a skyscaper but it's good practice and nice scenery also

 

Payware or freeware ?

 

I have RescueX

[tonywob 4,770]

Freeware. Just search for Innsbruck on the .org. There are a few versions floating around

[Humpty 751]

Freeware. Just search for Innsbruck on the .org. There are a few versions floating around

 

roger,

 

but better x-plane.at it's the Austrian scenery stuff for XP. Currently downloading Austrian Landmarks and then the heliports.