User manual

DodoSim 206 FSX User Manual

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3.3 THE COCKPIT

3.3.1 Cockpit Views

The DodoSim 206 FSX comes fitted with both 2D and 3D “virtual” cockpits.

3D “virtual” cockpits

2D cockpit panels

The aircraft can be flown from either the 2D or 3D cockpit view. The 3D cockpit view can be panned

using a joystick hat switch, keyboard presses or a virtual view controller like the highly recommended

TrackIR from NaturalPoint. The 2D panels can be moved, hidden or re-sized as the pilot desires for a

better view, or even moved onto a separate monitor, if connected.

Hint: Accurate helicopter control depends on good “situational awareness”, meaning the wider view the

pilot has, the greater his perception of the helicopter and its surroundings, leading to less over-

controlling and smoother handling. For the maximum situational awareness, it is recommended that the

DodoSim 206 FSX be flown using the virtual cockpit at 0.5 zoom, with the view adjusted slightly

downwards so the view out of the chin bubble provides a better indication of height above ground and

relative movement during hovering flight. You may find it easier to perform the start sequence using the

2D cockpit, especially if operating switches using the mouse.