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DodoSim 206 FSX User Manual

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3.5.2 Controls

This section is used to tailor the aircraft’s configuration to specific hardware:

 Collective throttle has mechanical idle stop and release (no map-able micro-switch) -

This option should be selected if you are using a custom made collective lever that includes a

mechanical idle release latch, which negates the need for a software stop and the associated

button event action.

If you are not using a controller with a mechanical idle stop latch and you select this option

then you will observe that the throttle action does not stop at the 6% idle latch point and you

may find it easier to inadvertently cut the fuel and stall the engine.

 Controls have no rudder pedal (yaw) axis, (functionality is limited) - If you do not have

either a set of rudder pedals or a twist-grip rudder control on your joystick, setting this option

will disable the advanced flight dynamics that effect the yaw axis, such as Torque-Induced

Yaw, making it easier for you to control the helicopter. You should note that significant

functionality is lost when this option is enabled.

Important note: You should consider acquiring a controller that provides rudder input as soon

as possible to get the most out of flying the DodoSim 206 FSX. Countering Torque-Induced

Yaw is so fundamental to a helicopter pilot’s role that the realism of the software is severely

reduced without it.

 Enable cyclic force trim - This option enables the use of the Force Release trim function,

allowing the pilot to relax their hold on a spring-loaded PC joystick. Note that Force Release

trim applies only to the cyclic (stick) input.

3.5.3 Systems Failure Mode

This section controls the fundamental failure mode of the helicopter and the provision of hints to the pilot

while flying and accruing wear or experiencing failures:

 Cumulative wear - Mutually exclusive with the “Timers“ option, this setting enables wear

caused by pilot misuse of the aircraft’s systems, (engine, main and tail transmissions), as well

as fuel filter wear, to accrue.

 Timers - Mutually exclusive with “Cumulative wear”, this settings put all system failures under

the control of user timers, accessible from the “Failures” option in the “Add-ons->DodoSim 206

FSX” menu.

 Display failure hints - When enabled, this feature informs the user of wear as it accrues, or

failures as they occur, via the text information line at the top of the main window.

Important note: FSX Mission creators have the ability to fix these settings as they please in

order to trigger systems failures and give no reason or warning if they desire. If the option is

ghosted during a mission so you cannot change it, it is because the mission creator has

dictated it so. When the mission is finished or abandoned you will regain control of the

setting.