User manual

DodoSim 206 FSX User Manual

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1.1 WHAT DOES THE DODOSIM 206 FSX OFFER BEYOND THE STANDARD FSX

HELICOPTERS?

Whilst the casual player may assume that FSX’s helicopter simulation appears realistic, the truth is that

many compromises were made in realism, primarily for user friendliness and accessibility.

For example; FSX’s default 206 is far too stable and easy to fly. Anyone with FSX and a joystick can fly

it comfortably within minutes. In a real helicopter, any input the pilot makes on one control impacts the

adjustments that have to be made simultaneously on all the others in order to remain in complete

control. It takes hours of supervised training before real-life student pilots accomplish the basics of

helicopter control. The DodoSim 206 FSX bridges that gap, replicating the real-life helicopter

behaviours otherwise absent from FSX. The downside is that there is no instructor to guide you and

correct your mistakes, but at least you can crash in the safety of your armchair!

The following is a list and brief description of all the additional features present in the DodoSim 206

FSX. All features are described fully later in this manual:

Graphical Model:

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All new 3D model: Developed by DodoSim and including a fully-functional virtual cockpit.

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Detailed 2D panels and gauges: Familiar to DodoSim Advanced 206 for FS2004 users, the

helicopter includes detailed main, overhead and pedestal instrument panels.

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All functions key/joystick map-able: All functions in the 2D and 3D cockpits can be mapped

to keystrokes or joystick buttons in FSX’s Settings.

Sound Effects:

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Dynamic sound effects, including:

 Blade slap: Aggressive manoeuvres or shallow descents cause familiar blade slapping

sound effect to be heard, varying in pitch and volume.

 Transmission whine: Over/under-sped rotor RPM or decoupled transmission cause

transmission clutch whine to be heard, varying in pitch and volume.

 Rotor rumble: Airflow buffeting on the main rotor causes vibration rumbling sound to be

heard, varying in volume.

 Starter wind up/down: New starter sound winds smoothly as the starter is depressed and

released.

 Configurable volumes: Can be adjusted by the user in the Settings dialog.

 Turbine engine start-up: Custom dynamic sound engine provides for smooth merging and

overlaying of engine sound components during start up and shut down.

 Cockpit engine and rotor sounds: Custom dynamic sound engine allows rotor and engine

speed sounds to be modulated depending on aerodynamic and power stresses in flight.

 Mechanical failure sounds: Engine and transmission failures are accompanied by relevant

sounds, varying in pitch and volume according to the component speed.

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All new static sound effects, including:

 Button/switch clicks, engine out and rotor under-speed warning horns