What's the easiest to fly heli in MSFS for xbox controller?

[captain420 3,099]

I really would like to get into helicopter flying and doing some exploring, but which helicopter would be the easiest to fly using an xbox controller?

[craigeaglefire 197]

the freeware H135 works well with Xbox controller - a lot of fun when sightseeing…

but start it up the normal way - then Xbox controller for the rest of the flight from takeoff…

[pmb 5,137]

I don't have an XBox controller but among the MSFS helis I own, the H135 is indeed most easy to fly, even using the advanced flight model. Actually, I find it quite fun to fly.

Kind regards, Michael

[regis9 4,002]

H145 is also very easy to fly, it’s the first sim chopper on any platform to actually keep my attention and keep me from flying fixed wing aircraft, it’s a ton of fun.

Not sure on an Xbox controller though, however if you try the H135 and have success I suspect that would translate to the H145.

[captain420 3,099]

What controller do you use to fly a helicopter with for those who don't have an xbox controller?

[regis9 4,002]

My warthog joystick, plus my regular pedals and throttle 

[pmb 5,137]

I use the Saitek pedals, a Thrustmaster TCA Airbus Stick, and a Saitek quadrant with an extension (originally intended as a throttle for jets) mounted on a little bench left to my seat.

I made separate helicopter profiles for them.

Kind regards, Michael