P3Dv5 Helicopters...

[Slick9 24]

Can someone kindly recommend a good chopper (payware or freeware) that works properly in P3Dv5?   I have the Cerasim Dauphin and i was able to install it, but  rudder control is almost non-existant, and the cockpit lighting at night leaves a lot to be desired.  Thnx  (I apologize if this posts twice)

 

Richard

[Simicro 247]

Hello Richard,

I'm not sure there is a good chopper for P3D, especially p3Dv5 since it is relatively recent.

AFAIK, the only good helicopter for FSX/P3D is the dodosim but the V2 has not seen light...

For helicopter I use DCS.

[Slick9 24]

HI Tony,

I think you are correct on this.  I wanted to use the chopper to do some low level exploring over ORBX's Honolulu, but i gues I'll use the Cub to go low and slow.  Thnx though

 

Richard

[Rogen 1,087]

Thre are plenty of low and slow options for P3D.

A2A's Cub is really nice with full PBR and has a quite commentive passenger, or A2A's C172 or C182 are both great slow and low types.

There is the Flight Replica's Super Cub Extreme which I really enjoy flying.

Ant's airplanes has a nice Tecnam Serria with a bubble canopy and a full PBR Tiger Moth and an ultralight Drifter.

I even fly low and slow in an AgTruck from Alabeo.

Another is also a powered parachute for real slow over a POI.

https://secure.simmarket.com/franz-luftfahrt-paramotor-fsx-p3d.phtml

And the helicopter I fly (or am learning to fly i should say) is the  Cabri G2 from MP Designs who have a number of nice helicopters.

https://secure.simmarket.com/mp-design-studio-guimbal-cabri-g2-fsx-p3d.phtml

If you have FSX (or FSX-SE) you can even migrate the Trike over.

And there is some great freeware as well e,g, the STOL Zenith 701, or Super Cub Extreme.

Some Pics: sorry no helicopter pics as I'm still learning to fly (and I crash a lot atm).

Cheers R

A2A's Cub.

Flight Replica's Super Cub Extreme.

Ant Tecnam Sierra.

Ant's Tigermoth

C188 AgTruck

A2A C182

Goldern Age Stearman.

Freeware

Flying Parachute.

[787flyer 633]

I purchased the MP DESIGN STUDIO - AEROSPATIALE GAZELLE SA342 because it appears to have good flight dynamics and is supported in P3Dv5.

I have to admit I haven't got to installing it, but may give it a whirl this weekend.If you are interested in this, you can find it on Simmarket.

 

There some v5 compatible whirlybirds available from Nemeth Design but not tried those either.

 

[d.tsakiris 417]

21 minutes ago, aldridgem said:

may give it a whirl this weekend

I'd also be interested in your opinion on this.

[Slick9 24]

Thanks for all the responses.

Rogen - i have the A2A Cub so that will be my first choice.  But i will definitely take a look at the Cabri G2.

Mark will also look at the Gazelle, i think i've seen screenshots of that bird in P3Dv4

Will let you all know what i decide.

 

Richard

 

[787flyer 633]

Sure, let me try it out Richard and I'll let you know my thoughts.

[STK 100]

Hi - I just asked about this on the Sim Outhouse P3D forum to see if their users can verify the AS365 issues in V5, as I don’t have that version of the sim yet pending a system upgrade. I used the helo routinely without issue in 4.5.

A user there claimed to have no yaw or other controllability issues with the AS365 in P3Dv5. They did say the lights may need some work to add a dynamic spot point, and an aircraft cfg edit will enable proper function of the autopilot, but they overall emphasized no major issues. The user also encountered no other issues with the other Cera models except they didn’t test the Bell 222 yet. 

For the sake of troubleshooting - Is the AS365 new to you in general, and can you verify that all appropriate systems are on? Namely, the hydraulics and the SAS systems (and that the AP is off). 
 

Thanks,

Sean K.

Edited October 3, 2020 by STK

[787flyer 633]

On 10/2/2020 at 3:56 PM, Slick9 said:

Mark will also look at the Gazelle, i think i've seen screenshots of that bird in P3Dv4

Will let you all know what i decide.

 

Richard

 

Hi Richard,

Well the Gazelle is installed and she looks good. My first impressions are:-

• Certainly flies in v5.
• The reflections from the cockpit are realistic given there's a huge glass cockpit area. Some may say the reflection is overdone but for me its OK.The vibrations within the cockpit are well done.
• She's a bit of a handful to fly although I have not flown a helicopter since flying the EC135 in FSX. There's a lot of cockpit switches and functions available in the Gazelle but they are all clearly marked and visible. Detail and clarity is good.
• I havent tried the autopilot /SAS modes but hand flying is good. Ground eftect is good.
• The user manual which depicts all the switches is OK but in my opinion is a bit scant (approx 7-8 pages) in the detail of how the various systems work.

 

The product review claims:

Aerodynamics:
-GROUND RESONANCE (occurs when a helicopter lands on the slopes which are over limitations), Translating tendency effect, Transverse flow effect, Lift effect, VORTEX RING STATE, Lost of tail rotor effectiveness, Hydraulic system failure/on/off effect
Sound:
-Realistic sound environment, Realistic outdoor and indoor sounds, Blade flapping sound effect, Cyclic stick trimmer sound, Hydraulic warning system sound
Model:
-Two models available: military & civil
-Shake on skies effect, Skies amortization, High number of polygons, Realistic shape and precise geometry, Fully animated, Sling hook available
Virtual cockpit:
-Fully clickable, Precise geometry, Vibration effect, Full HD, Gauges glass reflection, Fully animated, All labels and marks
-Autopilot/SAS:
    - two operating modes (altitude hold, velocity hold), can maintain hover flight, trimming effect, realistic autopilot channel testing
-VHF/NAV:
    -VOR/ILS System, DME
-DOPPLER NAVIGATION SYSTEM:
    - NADIR (fly your route created with Flight Planner, using doppler nav system)

 

If you are used to flying complex helicopters then I'm confident you can take this one on.

I have placed a few pics here from Zeltweg, Switzerland: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Abjk5BH5Dp8XWxG69

Hope that helps.

Regards

Mark

[Slick9 24]

THnx much Mark - i am  purchasing it as I type.  I'll take her out for a quick spin and be back.  Assuming I can get that done before the wife gets home.

 

Richard

[Slick9 24]

12 hours ago, STK said:

Hi - I just asked about this on the Sim Outhouse P3D forum to see if their users can verify the AS365 issues in V5, as I don’t have that version of the sim yet pending a system upgrade. I used the helo routinely without issue in 4.5.

A user there claimed to have no yaw or other controllability issues with the AS365 in P3Dv5. They did say the lights may need some work to add a dynamic spot point, and an aircraft cfg edit will enable proper function of the autopilot, but they overall emphasized no major issues. The user also encountered no other issues with the other Cera models except they didn’t test the Bell 222 yet. 

For the sake of troubleshooting - Is the AS365 new to you in general, and can you verify that all appropriate systems are on? Namely, the hydraulics and the SAS systems (and that the AP is off). 
 

Thanks,

Sean K.

I've been using the AS655 for a while now so I don't think it's systems issue. But if others are not having issues, then I must be doing something wrong, so I'll take another look at her and see.  Thnx for the input Sean

 

[Joseph29 225]

On 9/30/2020 at 1:27 PM, Slick9 said:

Can someone kindly recommend a good chopper (payware or freeware) that works properly in P3Dv5?   I have the Cerasim Dauphin and i was able to install it, but  rudder control is almost non-existant, and the cockpit lighting at night leaves a lot to be desired.  Thnx  (I apologize if this posts twice)

 

Richard

 

I have the Cera Dauphin helicopter and for me it flies very good in v5. You are right about the cockpit lighting though. It is very hard to see at night because the cockpit lighting is almost non-existent.

[gregmorin 199]

All the Cera helicopters work in P3DV5.

Greg

 

[Slick9 24]

I come back with head bowed in shame - the AS365 works as it should (outside of the night instrument lighting).  I had the SAS system on and that was what was fighting me for yaw control.  If we could just get someone to fix the lighting this bird would be spectacular in p3dV5.  

I also went ahead and purchased the Gazelle from simmarket.  I'll be spending this week getting up to speed in her once i get EZdok all set.

 

Richard