I feel like it's in early development stages. There are zero tutorials, documentation covers only certain aspects. SAS and autopilot do funny stuff..Not sure what to make of it 

4 hours ago, bigmike said:

Are the front doors removable?

 

3 hours ago, Dusk said:

Not that I have found.

The AvAngel video shows how to remove them.

interestingly, the side mirrors remain in place, tho! (A bug I’m sure will get fixed by @Miltechsimulations 🤙)

but yeah, you can go commando right now 😎

1 hour ago, sd_flyer said:

I feel like it's in early development stages. There are zero tutorials, documentation covers only certain aspects. SAS and autopilot do funny stuff..Not sure what to make of it 

Though I have only a grand total of 45 mins of un-learned free flight so far, it’s starting to make sense

I’ve read the docs around the AFCS & Trim, and the bird is meant to fly with “full” autopilot enabled from the start. This is very much like the Airbus birds, the AW109 in XP, and very much like the Ka-50 and AH-64 in DCS  

While I figure out how to fly this per design intent (because it’s still different), and if I feel like free flight, I just disable the Trim button. Then it handles much like a heavily SAS’d helo. 

in all honesty, I might always fly it like that as what’s good for IRL safety often isn’t any fun in sim 🤙

41 minutes ago, UrgentSiesta said:

Though I have only a grand total of 45 mins of un-learned free flight so far, it’s starting to make sense

I’ve read the docs around the AFCS & Trim, and the bird is meant to fly with “full” autopilot enabled from the start. This is very much like the Airbus birds, the AW109 in XP, and very much like the Ka-50 and AH-64 in DCS  

While I figure out how to fly this per design intent (because it’s still different), and if I feel like free flight, I just disable the Trim button. Then it handles much like a heavily SAS’d helo. 

in all honesty, I might always fly it like that as what’s good for IRL safety often isn’t any fun in sim 🤙

I can start and fly that pretty much it. I can figure out how to load flight plan so it can display it in HSI . Also as far as I understand autopilot can operate in heading mode, but I can't figure out how 😞

58 minutes ago, sd_flyer said:

as far as I understand autopilot can operate in heading mode, but I can't figure out how

I stand to be corrected, but AFAIK there is no Heading Hold. Only Alt & Attitude(!).

Edited August 2, 2025Aug 2 by UrgentSiesta

7 hours ago, bigmike said:

Are the front doors removable?

Yes they are - on the Keyset, DOOR menu, the two options on the bottom right

1 hour ago, UrgentSiesta said:

I stand to be corrected, but AFAIK there is no Heading Hold. Only Alt & Attitude(!).

This is correct. The MH60 IRL does not have heading modes. No heading select, no LNAV. Heading changes are commanded manually. 

However, upon engaging the AFCS system, the aircraft will keep the lastest heading recorded prior to engage. To change heading, a coordinated turn WITH pedal will change the heading. 

4 hours ago, sd_flyer said:

feel like it's in early development stages. There are zero tutorials, documentation covers only certain aspects.

We are rolling the tutorials and rest of documentation in the upcoming hours. Its been a very hectic release day, with our capacity overloaded. Hence the slight delay. 

4 hours ago, sd_flyer said:

SAS and autopilot do funny stuff

Also, as long as the manual is followed, these work correctly. SAS is never supposed to be off - the off position is "semi-simulated". Keep in mind that SAS off on this aircraft is considered an emergency.

Autopilot works correctly as long as the corresponding deadzones are configured.

2 hours ago, UrgentSiesta said:

I just disable the Trim button.

Trim is more of an assist for users with limited hardware or experience (eg. want to avoid configuring a trim release keybind). For many experienced users, TRIM OFF is probably the recommended way to go

3 hours ago, UrgentSiesta said:

interestingly, the side mirrors remain in place, tho! (A bug I’m sure will get fixed by @Miltechsimulations 🤙)

 

This is noted already, and will be addressed soon

 

 

22 hours ago, ryanbatc said:

I had no idea..

I figured being glass it could at least load an IAP.  I've worked tons of helicopters as an ATC that have shot practice approaches, even some military ones.

Good to know thanks guys!

You could technically program in the lat/longs for the approach waypoints and do a GPS approach flying everything manually without autopilot.  And alot of military aircraft I believe do just that.  It's just not available to load into the systems in alot of cases.  The F-18 has no ILS for example (US Navy ones) even though they do have a carrier ILS at the aircraft carrier.  It only works there at the boat and doesn't pick up civilian ILS.  The F-18E/F Super Hornet versions just picked up within the last few years the ability to load RNAV approaches for airfields.  The F-18 C/D did not have this but I do think that some of the remaining Marine C++ models have actually gotten that in their avionics now too.

Here is an awesome 500C vid in Yosemite.

dd

2 hours ago, Miltechsimulations said:

This is correct. The MH60 IRL does not have heading modes. No heading select, no LNAV. Heading changes are commanded manually. 

However, upon engaging the AFCS system, the aircraft will keep the lastest heading recorded prior to engage. To change heading, a coordinated turn WITH pedal will change the heading. 

We are rolling the tutorials and rest of documentation in the upcoming hours. Its been a very hectic release day, with our capacity overloaded. Hence the slight delay. 

Also, as long as the manual is followed, these work correctly. SAS is never supposed to be off - the off position is "semi-simulated". Keep in mind that SAS off on this aircraft is considered an emergency.

Autopilot works correctly as long as the corresponding deadzones are configured.

Trim is more of an assist for users with limited hardware or experience (eg. want to avoid configuring a trim release keybind). For many experienced users, TRIM OFF is probably the recommended way to go

This is noted already, and will be addressed soon

 

 

Great info - THANK YOU!

1 hour ago, thetford569 said:

program in the lat/longs for the approach waypoints and do a GPS approach flying everything manually without autopilot.  And alot of military aircraft I believe do just that. 

I have heard .mil pilots report the same - they’d drop the touchdown zones in as ad hoc waypoints. 

and TACAN approaches are still a thing 😎

Edited August 2, 2025Aug 2 by UrgentSiesta

Thank you very much for all the replys.

Mike

(this is the review I was waiting for!)

IRL US Army Blackhawk pilot / Instructor Pilot

His primary gripe with it is that the IRL Blackhawk is far more nimble than this one. BUT in terms of general handling/flight model, etc. things are looking good so far.

Nit picks which he describes as fairly minor center around auto-rotation and some system/engine indications mainly during start up.

Basically, he gives it a Thumbs Up, and looks forward to continuing to fly it.

 

Edited August 4, 2025Aug 4 by UrgentSiesta

Looks like an update is coming along this week

**MH60 V1.0.1 UPDATE – RELEASING THIS WEEK  (Date and changelog subject to Change)**
•    FIXED: Increased Compression quality of Ambient Occlusion on some external textures
•    FIXED: Reduced VRAM Usage by resizing non-important textures
•    FIXED: Sonobuoy Keybind not working [FS24]
•    FIXED: Quickview Cameras are broken [FS24]
•    FIXED: “Quick Flight” Keybind shall remove all covers [FS24]
•    FIXED: Comm Radios have no volume
•    FIXED: Manual Stabilator INOP
•    FIXED: Parking Brake Handle does not change position with Keybind
•    FIXED: Toebrake animations issues
•    FIXED: Israeli Squadron livery is incorrect, wrong squadron
•    FIXED: Collective animation moving slower than axis.
•    FIXED: Zoomed out aircraft selection [FS24]
•    FIXED: Rescuee sometimes not visible [FS24]
•    FIXED: After hiding EFB with power button, not possible to restore [FS24]
•    FIXED: Tail Rotor not folding [FS24]
•    FIXED: Left Wheel not tuning [FS24]
•    FIXED: Mirrors not hiding when doors are removed [FS24]
•    FIXED: Armada Livery
•    FIXED: PG UP, PG DN and ACK function inconsistently on some popup pages
•    FIXED: Various issues with Crew Chief calls stuck on
•    FIXED: Sonodipper not displaying [FS24]
•    IMPROVED: Drawing distance of hoist [FS24]
•    IMPROVED: Rotor animations [FS24]
•    IMPROVED: Rotor Textures [FS24]
•    IMPROVED: Anti-collision lights switch day/night operation improved.
•    IMPROVED: Cyclic and collective modeling and texturing improved
•    IMPROVED: Rotor Coning
•    ADDED: Option to deactivate GPWS
•    ADDED: Keybind for MASTER CAUTION ACK
•    ADDED: Keybinds for HVR ALT INCREASE and DECREASE
•    ADDED: Keybind for RESCUE HOIST ARM
•    ADDED: Keybind for HOOK ARM
•    ADDED: Fail-safe for rotor overRPM
•    ADDED: Search Light Keybind on/off
•    ADDED: Hover speed is now displayed in HVR
•    ADDED: Distance and ETA to ILS is now added
•    ADDED: Failsafe for Crew Chief altitude calls triggering on ships
•    ADDED: Hat switch on collective can control search lights

•    INVESTIGATING: Maps crashing at random, “Black Map” page.
•    INVESTIGATING: Improve AFCS behavior
•    INVESTIGATING: Model Matching, Multiplayer issues (Eg. Covers/gpu showing)
•    INVESTIGATING: Rotor invisible at night [FS24]
•    INVESTIGATING: Improving simulation of torque in SAS Off
•    INVESTIGATING: FPS Drop in multiplayer
•    INVESTIGATING: Slight overtime roll resulting in change of heading

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Separate from Update, we are working on:
•    Low VRAM Version for FS20
•    Ultra-low VRAM Version for FS24
•    Systematic way of installing and uninstalling VRAM versions via the Contrail App

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**MISSION HUB V1.0.1 UPDATE**
You can expect a changelog and release window in the upcoming days.

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MS Marketplace Release (PC, Xbox): We do not have an exact release date yet, but we are working to expedite as much as possible. As for release version, its too early to confirm if it will be 1.0.0 or 1.0.1
Livery Pack temporary on hold as we prioritize the updates.

2 hours ago, UrgentSiesta said:

(this is the review I was waiting for!)

IRL US Army Blackhawk pilot / Instructor Pilot

His major gripe with it is that the IRL Blackhawk is far more nimble/powerful than this one. BUT in terms of general handling/flight model, etc. things are looking good so far.

Nit picks which he describes as fairly minor center around auto-rotation and some system/engine indications mainly during start up.

Basically, he gives it a Thumbs Up, and looks forward to continuing to fly it.

 

Thanks for that, did not know of him. Have subscribed.

At least he admits the video is screwed up and we can look forward to a better review.