FS2004 Helicopter flying

[lionsfan]

Hello,

I was wondering why when I give throttle ( RPM ) to my helicopter I am automatically
getting lift even before I give fore/aft to my cyclic?

Is there a way to check that the rotors are level or something? My Saitek rumbleforce joystick says the calibration is automatic but I have a feeling that 0,0,0 is not where I
am starting out.

I could also use some help with the setup as far as axis and stuff for helicopters in FS2004. I am using pro throttle,pro pedals and the Saitek rumbleforce joystick.

Thank You

[MichaelCHProd]

I have some basic setup stuff for MFS 2004 if you like. You can find it HERE (http://www.chproducts.com/fom/cache/414.html) or a MFS 2002 setup guide (pretty similar) HERE (ftp://ftp.chproducts.com/pub/GCG/MSFS_2002_Setup.pps) (you will need PoerPoint to see the last one, if you need a viewer you can get it HERE (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en))

[RW-1]

I was wondering why when I give throttle ( RPM ) to my helicopter I am automatically getting lift even before I give fore/aft to my cyclic?[/b]

As a Helicopter CFI, I can answer that part of your post.

The R-22 Beta modeled in FS2K4 has a rotor RPM governor, and you are set in the heli with the rotor at flight RPM with the governor engaged.

Applying Throttle/Collective
(You are really raising collective in the sim, I don't think they can separate the two here, plus in the real Robbie, once the governor is engaged you are just raising collective, as the governor will move the throttle to adjust for increasing torque, etc.)
you will indeed begin to go flying. Overall rotor lift, and hence altitude, is controlled with the throttle/collective, not your cyclic.

I hope this assists you.

If you would like more info on Helicopter Aerodynamics, and flight maneuvers, please feel free to go to my website. Such as:

http://www.dynamicflight.com/flight_maneuvers/

Have a good week!

Marc

[MichaelCHProd]

Cool site, with good gouge on it :thumbsup: