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Local Legends Bell 47J Ranger

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Something like a CV-440 would be amazing.

Not a local legend, but the Blackbox Shorts 330/360 comes with freighter versions that are still active in the Caribbean FYI.  It’s a well done aircraft.

Dave

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Sorry for the dumb question, but so far in the few videos I've seen, everybody started the helicopter with CTRL+E, which led the rotor to spin immediately.

The only counter example I've seen was AvAngel, which effectivement started using the buttons in the cockpit. However, even in her case, the rotor started spinning immediately. Aren't the piston engine helicopters supposed to have a clutch, which should be engaged before start ?

Appart from this, and without judging the flight model (I haven't tried it), the 3D model of this helicopter seems of very high quality ! I just really don't like the cockpit with that off-center panel and "empty" view in front, so I don't plan on buying it.

Edited by Daube

Looks like a cool, light addon, meant for players not looking after sophistication and precise systems simulation...

Honestly not for me ... I'm tired of toy simulation....

Edited by jcomm

Flying gliders since 1980

Flightsimming since 1992

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52 minutes ago, jcomm said:

Looks like a cool, light addon, meant for players not looking after sophistication and precise systems simulation...

Honestly not for me ... I'm tired of toy simulation....

Yes, as you say, it probably wouldn't suit you.  I know you would just install it then uninstall it straight away!  :laugh:

Rob (but call me Bob or Rob, I don't mind).

I like to trick airline passengers into thinking I have my own swimming pool in my back yard by painting a large blue rectangle on my patio.

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51 minutes ago, bobcat999 said:

Yes, as you say, it probably wouldn't suit you.  I know you would just install it then uninstall it straight away!  :laugh:

🤣

Just as I actually did with all of the helis in MFS, default or purchased, simply a no-go for me yet... 

Flying gliders since 1980

Flightsimming since 1992

AMD Ryzen 5600x, 32GB RAM, GPU Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB, 1 TB and 500 GB nvme2 SSD drives, HP 27" 60Hz LED monitor @ 1920x1080, T16000, Hotas from old X52 Pro, Saitek Combat Rudder Pro (2010 model)

To each, his own.   I have always found that helis were the poor cousins of the FS franchise. I see a real improvement with MSFS. For the first time, when I am in my Cabri I understand what flying a heli is all about (including how to hover 😋). It is far from perfect sure enough but they are moving in the right direction.   

 

Dominique

Simming since 1981 -  [email protected] GHz with 16 GB of RAM and a 1080 with 8 GB VRAM running a 27" @ 2560*1440 - Windows 10 - Warthog HOTAS - MFG pedals - MSFS Standard version with Steam

 

But there's surely a lot more coming regarding rotary wing for SU15:

https://youtu.be/D6yCff8SgXk?t=3582

Flying gliders since 1980

Flightsimming since 1992

AMD Ryzen 5600x, 32GB RAM, GPU Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB, 1 TB and 500 GB nvme2 SSD drives, HP 27" 60Hz LED monitor @ 1920x1080, T16000, Hotas from old X52 Pro, Saitek Combat Rudder Pro (2010 model)

I'm really enjoying this helicopter. Yes, the flight dynamics are simplified. But the sound and visuals make up for it. For $10 it is certainly a very good add-on.

And I just finished two liveries for it. Including the first helicopter ever to transport a U.S. President.

57-2729-2.jpg 

https://flightsim.to/file/68596/microsoft-bell-47j-ranger-u-s-air-force-57-2729 

D-HELT-2.jpg 

https://flightsim.to/file/68595/microsoft-bell-47j-ranger-d-helt 

Greetings
Tim

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16 minutes ago, Tim-HH said:

I'm really enjoying this helicopter. Yes, the flight dynamics are simplified. But the sound and visuals make up for it. For $10 it is certainly a very good add-on.

Agreed, for what it is (and what it costs) it’s fun, and having a helicopter with floats is nice.

Dave

Current System (Running at 4k): ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-F, Ryzen 7800X3D, RTX 5090, 55" Samsung Q80T, 64GB DDR5 6000 RAM, EVGA CLC 280mm AIO Cooler, Brunner CLS-E NG Yoke, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS & Stick, Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant & Add-on, VirtualFly Ruddo+, TQ6+ and Yoko+, GoFlight MCP-PRO and EFIS, Skalarki FCU and MCDU

The FlyInside 47 has had workings floats for AGES  And the next update of the 206 includes floats as well

Just an FYI

 

RotorRick

My goodness look at all these whirlybirds!

Nice work Tim!

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