As one would expect, the cargo ramp and doors open, the rotor blades are articulated, and the overall quality of the model is very good. It would be very cool if the developer could consider adding winch functionality to the model, but it is probably easy enough to implement using a third party plug in such as X-Slingload. The systems modeling is complex enough to require a short study of the manual, but not so deep as to stump you most of the time.
Engine starting is straightforward enough if you follow a dozen or so steps in the checklist to get the electrical power on, APU, bleed air, rotor brake, etc. The sound effects are quite good in all aspects and lend a nice feel of authenticity. The virtual cockpit well modeled and presented, but in keeping with the light systems replication, there are stand-in systems representations that do a good job of giving the impression of a complex helicopter without actually being complex.
The 5-tube EFIS, pedestal and overhead instrument panels are well presented with enough functional switches to impart the feeling of doing more than just starting the engines and flying.
Flight modeling is good — imparting a nice, heavy feel. I set the weight to above max gross and was able to lift off into a very low hover until the rotor RPM started to decay, forcing me to set the helo back down. Running the power back up to slightly below maximum, I was able to perform a rolling takeoff at a slightly reduced power setting, transitioning into translational lift at around 30 knots. Color me impressed! Fortunately, the esteemed helicopter aficionado Brett S from X-Plane.
Rotor Ice Protection System RIPS switches are linked respectively to the main and tail rotor; switch 1 is for the main rotor and switch 2 is for the tail rotor heat. There are now exterior Crew Loading and Cargo Loading lights that can be toggled by switches in the cockpit overhead panel These lights will cast pools of illumination on the aircraft and the surrounding scenery when HDR lighting mode is enabled.
In HDR lighting mode the pool of light generated by the searchlight is visible and now moves in accordance to where the searchlight is pointed. No more weird, shard-like specular light reflections, and fixed the inverted normals on the left seat window knob.
This livery is from a special S that was taken around the world in late on a public relations tour to celebrate the legacy of Sikorsky products being used by para-public police, fire, ems , paramilitary and military crews to save and protect people. Note : this 1. The S aircraft is an extremely good helicopter to fly and operate, great value and a great addition to your hangar if you can fit it in! The SA v1. Org Store here :. The v1. Stephen Dutton.
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