NC, perseverance has its rewards. Good show.
NC, perseverance has its rewards. Good show.
Some important changes.
https://flightsim.to/file/8970/airbu...copter-project
Version 0.8 March 25, 2021We hope that these changes are intuitive enough that much direction is not needed, but should you need help please join our 2K+ member Discord where our devs or our community members can quickly provide troubleshooting advice.
Our Discord - https://discord.gg/dUNDGb2Z7c
- Fixed windshield in rain. (No effects but visuals don't duplicate now)
- Added ENG and FADEC physical switches (below the center panel where they should be)
- Upgraded avionics to multifunction displays
- Added exhaust heat effects
- Upgraded sounds
- Autopilot (AP) modes now supported: LVL PIT HDG NAV ALT
A beautiful piece of freeware and very much appreciative. She flies great in MSFS. Thank you.
A major upgrade.
https://flightsim.to/file/8970/airbu...copter-project
Version 0.81 April 01, 2021
In our screenshots you can see that the H135 now has an EFB that is capable of displaying a web browser or a screen capture from one of your computer's displays.
This feature requires a bit of advanced setup and we want to walk users through the process as well as take your feedback - the files necessary to run the EFB are exclusive to our Discord members for this reason.
You can join our Discord channel at https://discord.gg/dUNDGb2Z7c
0.81 changelog is as follows:
- Install ADF radio
- Add torque trim (bind to rudder trim controls)
- Add trim indicators to MISC page
- Another fix for copilot still appearing
- Reduce default payload
- Fuel quantity updated. Fuel burn adjusted
- Engine sounds and fuel burn now responsive to collective input
- Add EFB -> Download the required external program
- HDG and ALT synchronize buttons added to MISC page for ease of use
- MISC page has AP modes with state indication
- AP MASTER, BARO, FLT DIR added to MISC page
- FMA text clipping fixed, AP disconnect flashing fixed
- AP ALT mode tamed a bit
- Fixed rotor blur texture
- Better "light skids" feel when on the ground at higher power setting
- Disabled terrain alert on GTNs
- Add high visibility FADEC alert for newcomers
- Add spotlight feature. (Note due to CTDs this is off by default. See the MISC page and dismiss the message to enable it)
- Spolight controls: MIXTURE3 and MIXTURE4 bound to spotlight directional control. Use only the -100%/100% axis, NOT the 0%/100% option. Buttons to increase/decrease mixture 3 and 4 will also work for a hat assignment. Use 'Toggle Wing Lights' to toggle the spotlight on and off.
- Fixed ENG2 not starting
- Added N2 indication to VMS page
- Added hydraulics indication to VMS page
- GEN1 and GEN2 are now managed by the computer, no switches are available
- Flight model: Torque reduced slightly
- Flight model: ETL increased slightly
- Engines: Adjusted fuel consumption at high end
- Ctrl+E will now engage the FADEC
- Rotor animations slightly more fluid through startup and shutdown.
- Nav lights and panel lights now off by default from c&d
- EICAS HYD added
- EICAS alignment adjusted for dual-indications when one side is alerting and the other isn't
- Updated texture for engine controls
- Better tooltips for FADEC and DOORS
- Rotor load now reflects only online engines
- Engine sounds added from both engines
- DMAP ORI now has DTK HDG TRACK and NORTH modes
- EICAS LOW and EMERGENCY fuel set at approx 12% and 6%
- Fuel pump button + EICAS message added
A surprisingly large upgrade.
https://flightsim.to/file/8970/airbu...copter-project
Version 0.82 April 06, 2021
In our screenshots you can see that the H135 now has an EFB that is capable of displaying a web browser or a screen capture from one of your computer's displays.
This feature requires a bit of advanced setup and we want to walk users through the process as well as take your feedback - the files necessary to run the EFB are exclusive to our Discord members for this reason.
You can join our Discord channel at https://discord.gg/dUNDGb2Z7c
0.82 changelog is as follows:
- Add support for autorotation
- Add support for legacy SimConnect axis mappings
- Tweak various textures, messages and indications
- Increase the bank angle of HDG AP mode when over 20kts.
- Installed plush cockpit seat textures, collective/cyclic, glare shield.
- Upgraded engine control panel
- Added a tablet
- rotor blur animation is fixed
- rotor tilt animation added
- AP MISC page buttons up/down will now repeat on hold.
- Flight model: fuel burn adjusted
- Load station and fuel tank points adjusted
- Apron start will now have fuel valves closed, and subsequently the engine start switches will show OFF
- Add POWER UP SELF TEST. It will run at startup and indicate success then disappear in about 90 seconds total.
- Adjust sound to mitigate phasing
- Disable copilot
- Added a "check landing gear hotkey" warning if changing the flight mode more than 10 times in 2 seconds. This warning is intended to display for users who have incorrectly bound hotkeys for landing gear.
- Add a couple README files about managing the copilot, downloading the EFB
- EPU 'white plug' when available, EPU EICAS when available
- EFB on all screens (commands only on the 3 primary displays for now)
- You may now use the PFD Settings page to select the preferred Wind option for FND page, and the COM channel spacing may be set (2 digits vs 3 digits on COM frequencies)
- Add hpa vs in/hg baro mode in PFD Settings. STBY not changed. Must exit sim cleanly for the setting to be saved for next time.
- EFB may now be accessed from the Top-6 softkey on each display
- FND/CLOCK now available on all 3 displays
- Integrate GARMIN GTN 750 beta -> https://pms50.com/msfs/downloads/gtn750-base-beta/
- GTN750: Select Open GTN750 on the PFD Home page if installed. IMPORTANT: Avoid opening maps on the 3 main panels when using GTN750 to avoid a "max 4 maps" bug in the game that causes a CTD
- Engine control panel revamped to use the yellow switches for OFF/IDLE/FLIGHT. Manual mode switches no longer used. Switch guards added.
- You may now click the front pillar/strut to open the front left and right doors. the DOORS button will continue to open the rear cargo bay doors and the side sliding door.
- Move (Cabin, Nav, Strobe, Beacon, Taxi, Landing lights to the overhead panel)
- Move panel lights to the 6-pack of buttons
- Remove all other 6-pack buttons
- Move pitot heat to overhead
- Move cargo doors switch to the overhead
- Move fuel pump switches to the overhead (now two instead of one)
- Move pitot heat switch to overhead
- Speed up switches
- Play some of the correct avionics sounds at startup
- Move parking brake to OH
- Move EPU connect/disconnect to an EPU softkey
- Add a brightness control to 3 main displays
- Add a power button to all 5 displays
- Tablet is retracted by default
- Aircraft systems page is deprecated
- LOW NR warning aural below 97%
- VMS NR gauge now goes to 100% for flight, stays at 100% until doing an auto
- VMS N2 gauges now go red on failure
- VMS Engine status IDLE/FAIL/STARTER at the top of page
- Engine switches are wheel-only now
- Add Animated cyclic control
- Add Animated collective control
- Two brand new liveries by @Crispy136
- D-HYPE: a Black HYPE group livery (default)
- D-HECB: Airbus Helionix corporate livery (soon to be default)
- Baro on standby attitude indicator (knob only, not the display)
- Click base of cyclic to hide it
- Add red guards back to engine panel
- Remove/hide LUM buttons from main displays (confusing/inop)
- Tweak bladeslap sounds
- Boost avionics sounds
- Fix clipped ORI indicator in DMAP page
A video not really covering the update features but for a few minutes in the beginning.
Another new upgrade, impressive.
https://flightsim.to/file/8970/airbu...copter-project
0.83 change log is as follows:
- Animated torque pedals.
- Added analog compass.
- Added a number of detail elements to the cockpit.
- Added fire extinguisher.
- Added euronav control panels, keyboard outlets (inop).
- Fixed engine control panel texture.
- Upgrade lower radio, AP, systems panels between Capt and FO seats.
- Install carpet.
- Fix texture on base of cyclic.
- Add emergency annunciations / engine control panel (inop).
- Collective control animation now works on the ground with engines IDLE or OFF.
- D-HECB is now the default livery
- Switch added to overhead panel to remove the windshield in rain to prevent glitching
Some additional features for the H135.
Sound pack:
https://flightsim.to/file/9909/h135-...st-public-beta
Liveries: (about 150 )
https://flightsim.to/c/liveries/airbus-h135/&page=1
How would you compare this to say, Dodosim's heli? Once there is a heli in msfs actually flying like a heli, I plan to swap in my heli setup and give it a go.
LouP
Indeed. There was another update, apparently to fix missing interior textures from the last update, or was it the current update..... Anyways, it is a fun flyer. Actually easier than the dedicated hilos in FSX now IMO. Have to remember to switch to Legacy flight mode every time. And there must be a gig of liveries to choose from.
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
A little more detail on the v0.83 upgrade.
Besides the original video done by the development group I've not found anyone who does a good technical review.
I have made two donations to these guys. Great work! NC
0.83 is very very good ! Thanks
My brother was, shall we say, pissed-off that MSFS 2020 came without a non-fixed wings aircraft.
Enthusiasts (and quite dedicated) modelers are putting M$ to shame with a remarkable Airbus H135, still a WIP (work in progress), but what a progress! Actually at 0.83, the model is better - and by far - than many payware gauging our pockets.
The learning curve is a bit steep (it took me two days to make one budge...), but this video should help;
You can get this little marvel here; https://flightsim.to/file/8970/airbu...copter-project
To the Hype Performance Group and developer David Amenta, a tip of my hat.
N.B.- Now at model 0.84 !!!
Last edited by hubbabubba; April 11th, 2021 at 20:33. Reason: nota bene
Torture numbers and they'll say anything.
Hubbabubba, Touche à tout.
More good things..!
https://flightsim.to/file/8970/airbu...copter-project
0.84 changelog is as follows:
- Fix subtle pitch/yaw connection bug.
- Enable turning off the front and middle doors.
- Faster power up self test.
- Overhead switches fixed, textures added, all switches have an accurate label.
- You may now add a configurable png image for each livery which shows up under the standby attitude indicator. Edit /html_ui/UserImages/User1.png which is used on every livery.
- AP ALT hold is less likely to oscillate.
- Autorotation drag reduced. Less 'nose down' to maintain speed. More glide.
- Moved many unrealistic settings and options to the CONFIG page on the tablet
- You may now open all 6 doors individually, see the doors page
- Tablet now has AP page for AP functions
- Tablet now has SPOT Light page
- Tablet now has DOORS page
- Tablet now has LIGHTS page (duplicated from Overhead panel, for VR users)
- Removed tablet/GTN MFD Home/PFD Home, all flight planning and PFD stuff is under "Flight"
- MISC page removed, all functions are now on tablet
- Battery/Avionics switches moved to the overhead
- MISC page now has a baggage compartment "camera"
- Add a basic GPU model
- Ground Trajectory Command Hover. Hold a GPS position. Engage on AP page.
- Fixed audio arrows overlapping EFB on tablet/GTN
- Add various state triggers to Tablet CONFIG page (engines off, ready for takeoff, cold & dark, fail engines in flight)
- Add main display shrouding
- Fix EPU plug showing after engine start
- Fix EPU staying connected in the air
- Dirty footprints removed from interior carpet
- Various other textures fixed
- Add BARO softkey (activate + use knob to tune) to FND
- Fixed Minimums display on FND
- Magenta ball is behind green ball when in GTC.H. Marks the target position.
- Update documentation
- Upgrade antitorque pedals to a much higher quality version by @GBZH35
- Add an offline EFB
- Add a warning for left click on ENG switches
I am having so much fun, flying this helo! I initially selected "Basic", but now I only use the "Advanced" option. It is simply a BLAST to fly!!
Do I recommend this add-on? Most definitely! . Navy Chief
New version, new video;
BTW- I just saw a thread about the H135 (couldn't find it before posting this thread...) . So feel free to merge or erase or whatever.
Torture numbers and they'll say anything.
Hubbabubba, Touche à tout.
Was taxiing for takeoff from some airport when, just to my right, I spotted a H135 parked. Almost lost control of my Cessna 172 (was only taxiing, remember?) and had to make a U-turn just to be sure.
Was not aware that MSFS 2020 could include 3th party aircraft in its sceneries.
Last edited by hubbabubba; April 15th, 2021 at 13:38.
Torture numbers and they'll say anything.
Hubbabubba, Touche à tout.
Yep. If you set this in aircraft.cfg:
isAirTraffic = 0 ; Is the plane usable for air traffic
... to 1 instead of 0, you'll see that plane/livery at airports.
I havn't fiddle much with the inners of the beast, so this must be already at 1. I must have crossed the path of a few addons but a chopper does stand out of the crowd.
I wonder; when will I meet a carboard spit. Will check that CFG...
Funny fact; The carboard spit had a 1... and the H135 didn't!!!
Torture numbers and they'll say anything.
Hubbabubba, Touche à tout.
More improvements.
https://flightsim.to/file/8970/airbu...copter-project
Version 0.85 April 17, 2021
In our screenshots you can see that the H135 now has an EFB that is capable of displaying a web browser or a screen capture from one of your computer's displays.
This feature requires a bit of advanced setup and we want to walk users through the process as well as take your feedback - the files necessary to run the EFB are exclusive to our Discord members for this reason.
You can join our Discord channel at https://discord.gg/dUNDGb2Z7c
0.85 changelog is as follows:
- Add annunciations top panel (ENG FAIL, LOW FUEL, etc)
- Align front, middle, and rear doors to their hinges
- Added NORMAL and EMERGENCY procedures on the EFB library
- Add QUICK REFERENCE to EFB library
- EPU switch added to overhead (for when battery is dead)
- Added endurance time to VMS page fuel section
- GTC.H is a little more tame IF you enter at a very stable hover
- HOV softkey is back and controls only visibility of the 'green ball' hover indicator
- Changed default view to be VR friendly. Zoomed the view out as well
- Reduce pedals animation coming through the floor
- Low fuel is now presented in yellow
- Added version.txt to each build
- Integrated mnpostema's v10 sound pack
- Updated liveries with more small detail
- Add EFB documents as PDF in the Documents folder of the package
- Add LVars for engine status (START/IDLE/FAIL)
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