User manual

DodoSim 206 FSX User Manual

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Cumulative wear: Aircraft systems will fail according to misuse. This may take several flights

to occur as wear information is accrued and recorded. Oil temperatures and pressures slowly

degrade as wear occurs, culminating in lit annunciator lights, (where applicable), prior to

subsequent failure. Systems that can fail according to cumulative wear are:

 Engine – will fail mechanically if run repeatedly over-temperature during start-up

procedures, (known as a “hot-start”.)

 Main transmission – one-way “sprag” clutch will fail if consistently and repeatedly

over-torqued during flight.

 Tail transmission – tail rotor thrust will fail if pilot is consistently and repeatedly over-

aggressive with the anti-torque, (rudder), control.

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Timed failures: Aircraft systems can fail dependent on a timer set by the user, (as per default

FSX failures.) Systems that can fail in this way are:

 Engine

 Main transmission

 Tail transmission

 Stuck anti-torque (rudder) pedals – pedals will be ineffectual and stick at the last

position.

 Engine flame-out – engine will stop combusting and require a re-light.

 Hydraulics (control boost) – will fail, making control inputs sluggish.

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Failure hints: The pilot can be presented with textual information via the text bar when the

helicopter is accruing damage due to misuse or a system has failed according to cumulative

wear or a user timer.

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Turbine over-temp light: A light on the Exhaust Gas Temperature gauge illuminates if

overheated beyond temperature limitations for defined periods. It remains set until cleared by

servicing, (cumulative wear failure mode), or failure reset, (user timer failure mode.)

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FSX Mission "Custom Action" Support: All DodoSim 206 FSX specific failures can be

triggered using named payload strings in FSX missions. (The difficulty level and ability to

receive the "Failure Hints" can also be set by the mission creator.)

Configurability:

 Comprehensive settings: Menu-selected dialog panels enable the user to tailor the

configuration and options.

 Scalable difficulty: Five levels of difficulty enable the user to adapt according to their own pace

and ability.

 Standard control axis mappings: A relief for users migrating from the FS9 DodoSim

Advanced 206, there is no need to map joystick axes to non-standard inputs.

 “SimPit” configurability: Allows for calibration in the settings dialog for custom

collective/throttle hardware utilising mechanical or electrical idle release latches. Switch sounds

can be disabled to support hardware switches.

 Optional Costings and Persistence: Can be disabled according to user preference.