[Seahawk/Jayhawk Trim Button]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[Seahawk/Jayhawk Trim Button]

Another idea would be to use a program that maps joystick buttons to mouse clicks at certain absolute positions. Then we could place the autopilot panel on a certain position on the screen and map some joystick button to the cooridnates of the trim button. Unfortunately I haven't yet found any program that can do this mapping. But it should be possible technically.

Would that possibly work with Track IR?

[Seahawk/Jayhawk Trim Button]

I'm pretty certain there's no native function such as you describe possible within FS. Trim is one thing that has always been badly modelled in the Flight Sim series and ironically, the mistake that they make is to provide a trim function that is a virtual control surface, but that won't work with helos.

For what you want to work, you need to find a helo equivalent of FS Force

http://www.fs-force.com/

It works with a force feedback controller to adjust the centre null and so reduce or increase the force felt on the stick. But of course this only works with a force feedback joystick, and is not properly implemented for helos.

Possibly the best source for information or guidance would be the helicopter-specific site:

http://www.hovercontrol.com/

As they have a number of adons to improve the flight modelling of helos, and it's possible they may be able to help.

I appreciate the reply. I frequent Hovercontrol, although mostly as a lurker. Aside from DCS, I had pretty much written off helo simulation until I re-discovered my Seahawk X. Now I'm practicing instrument flights around Southern Germany using Aerosoft's VFR Germany South, which is great btw. I actually found my house on there. Anyway, my real question is, can we map the current trim button on the AFCS panel in the Seahawk/Jayhawk to a joystick button. I would currently like to just be able to do that, as it would add a lot more functionality to the aircraft as it stands.

[Seahawk/Jayhawk Trim Button]

I did a search for this, and found only one lone unanswered thread:

http://www.forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?showtopic=36256&st=0&p=237032&hl=+trim%20+seahawk&fromsearch=1&#entry237032

I figured I would start my own. I would also like to know if it is possible to add the "Trim" button on the AFCS panel as a mappable button. In a real hawk (I fly Blackhawks, but the Seahawk is similiar enough in this regard), you have a cyclic trim release on the cyclic stick. If you press this button, it actually releases the trim while you move the controls to where you want them, and then re engages when you let go of the button to hold the controls in place with force gradient. I know it's hard to get the trim to work like this in FSX, although it would be awesome (DCS Black Shark does a great job of modeling helicopter trim), I would settle with this aircraft with being able to set the trim on and off as a toggle using the cyclic. Anyway, any help would be appreciated. So far this is the only Hawk I've been able to find, FSX, X-Plane or otherwise that you can somewhat fly instruments with a realistic guage setup. Thanks in advance.

Jason

[Helgoland X]

Just wanted to comment on Helgoland X. I just flew the SAR mission. What a great time. It really puts your instrument skills to the test. Kudos to the Aerosoft team!

[Hoist in Seahawks X]

Glad to hear it. It's actually very easy to install the hoist and sling on any helicopter. You just need to adjust the position values afterward to get everything lined up right.

If you want to use the sling in a mission (say the Slingload Tutorial), first go to the 'Missions' section, check the box that allows changes to the mission (remember, no rewards if you make changes), then start the mission. Once the mission is started, us 'Alt' to change aircraft, then save the mission with the ';' key.

Next, you have to exit flight simulator and go the 'Flight Simulator X Files' folder under 'My Documents.' Look for your flight, 'name.flt,' open it up, and make sure this is either in there, or add it:

[sling.0.0]

Object=

CableLength=0

HoistSwitch=0

[sling.1.0]

Object=

CableLength=65

HoistSwitch=0

Make sure Sling.1.0 has a cable length, or it won't show up. The first sling is the hoist, which is retractable and is defined in the aircraft.cfg, so don't worry about changing that one.

Remember, this will only work if you have installed the hoist text information above in the aircraft.cfg

Have fun.

[Hoist in Seahawks X]

Sweet, I really appreciate it. Not bad for a second post!

[Hoist in Seahawks X]

Alright, if anyone's interested, has the Aerosoft Hawks package, and Acceleration, here's what you need to have added in your aircraft.cfg to have a working hoist and sling.

[sling.0]

hoist_extend_rate = 5 //Feet per second

hoist_retract_rate = -5 //Feet per second

position = 0.5, 4.5, 5.5 //Feet from datum

max_stretch = 2.0 //Max stretch distance at ultimate load

damping_ratio = 0.6 //0 for no damping to 1.0 for critically damped.

rated_load = 600 //Characteristics tension of cable in pounds

ultimate_load = 2250 //Breaking force in pounds

tolerance_angle=45 //Angle, in degrees, used to determine lateral breaking force limit

auto_pickup_range = 8 //Max Range, in feet, for auto-pickup

auto_pickup_max_speed = 8.5 //Maximum speed (feet per second) for auto-pickup

hoist_payload_station = 4 //Payload station in which the hoist will load in and out of. 1 is first station.

hoist_door=1 //Door associated with hoist. Must be open for use.

[sling.1]

position = 0.5, 0.0, 0.0 //Feet from datum

max_stretch = 2.0 //Max stretch distance at ultimate load

damping_ratio = 0.75 //0 for no damping to 1.0 for critically damped.

rated_load = 8000 //Characteristics tension of cable in pounds

ultimate_load = 23000 //Breaking force in pounds

tolerance_angle=70 //Angle, in degrees, used to determine lateral breaking force limit

auto_pickup_range = 8 //Max Range, in feet, for auto-pickup

auto_pickup_max_speed = 8.5 //Maximum speed (feet per second) for auto-pickup

Have fun!

[Hoist in Seahawks X]

I don't know if it's been covered before, but I was wondering if the hoist in the Hawks X package was going to be activated now that Acceleration is out.

I looked through the manual and noticed a note that said it wasn't, although you could use the crewchief's hover control. That would be totally useful when attempting to pick up swimmers, and probably with slingloads as well.

Has anyone already added the hoist and sling from the EH-101? If not, would it be easy? Will the animation match up with the current hoist? Thanks in advance.