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Microsoft Flight Simulator X • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 • X-Plane 9
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Flight Simulator Design
Flight Sim Development - Software and Utilities
A series of helpful links to aid with repainting and designing.
Feb 17, 2008
Helicopter Dynamics - Part 2
In this installment of Helicopter Simulator Flight Dynamics we'll take a look at what it takes to adjust certain cruise related behaviors in the 206 based helicopters for FS2004 and Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX).
Aug 25, 2007
Helicopter Dynamics - Part 1
This is an introduction to the important concepts of helicopter flight dynamics configuration in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This is the first in a series of articles that will hopefully help you understand how to adjust microsoft flight simulator helicopter flight dynamics for yourself.
Jul 7, 2006
Flight Simulator X: What's in Store for Us?
As we all wait with baited breath for the release of Microsoft's next Flight Simulator (FSX) I have to sit here and wonder what Microsoft has decided to do with the existing helicopter flight model.
May 12, 2006
Helicopter Simulation - What Does "Faking It" mean?
In this article I take a look at the ironic notion that some helicopter flight simulation features are real, and that others are "fake".
Mar 30, 2006
Helicopter Flight Simulator Development - Sorry we were Late?
As the months of Helicopter Flight Simulator development for Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 wind down, and the focus turns to the new possibilities of Flight Simulator X, it is difficult not to ponder all of the creations that could have been accomplished during the FS2002-FS2004 time frame. If only we'd known more, and sooner.
Mar 14, 2006
Helicopter Simulation and Complexity
As our community and capabilities expand, complexity will grow, and misconceptions regarding helicopter flight and helicopter systems will probably not die quietly.
Nov 9, 2005
Living with the 412
Nearly two years later, the Hovercontrol 412 is just about ready for release to the helicopter flight simulation community. Here is the real story.
Nov 8, 2005
Hovercontrol Bell 412 Helicopter Design Diary
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A brief history of the Hovercontrol Bell 412 design project including pictures and descriptions of the progress up to the point this article was written.
Mar 6, 2005
Velocity and Horizontal Stabilizer Settings for Helicopters
Forward Velocity as a Function of Horizontal Stabilizer “Lift Coefficient”, “Drag Coefficient”, and Efficiency for the Bell 206B Jetranger in Flight Simulator 2002
Dec 26, 2004
Torque and Velocity vs. MRE - Helicopter Airfiles
Percent Torque at Takeoff and Cruise Velocity as Functions of Main Rotor Effectiveness Numbers One and Two for the Bell 206B in Flight Simulator 2002
Sep 21, 2004
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