Helicopters controls - Collective

[anikun07]

Is there an axis control for helicopter's collective in FSX?  Or is it automatically "built in" with the throttle?

[dave3cu]

Your throttle axis becomes the collective in a heli.

If you have an axis assigned to 'propeller axis' (constant speed prop), that will become the 'twist throttle' in the heli.

[anikun07]

Okay, I'll set that.  I was reading a tutorial on FlyAwaySim, I think it was, and throttle was listed  seperate from the collective.

[anikun07]

Okay, I set the slider on my x52 for propeller axis.  I'm not sure how I'm supposed to configure the prop and throttle now.  It seems like I have to have the prop axis at full, otherwise my helicopter falls out of the sky and the RPMs drop immediately.

[dave3cu]

The heli throttle (joy stick prop axis) should be set full open for flight. The 'Rotor/PowerTurbine % RPM' must stay in the green.

The heli throttle is used to to set low rpm when on the ground and for warm-up and cool-down proceedure, to avoid 'thermal shock' damage to the turbine.

It is not used to control lift, that is done with the collective (joy stick throttle axis).

[anikun07]

Alright, I've figured it out!  Thanks!!

[Ironhat2]

I fly with the Saitek Evo sitck. Do just fine with the planes but i'm really having a hard time with the choppers. going to have to do a lot of practice with those things.

[anikun07]

I can relate to that, I have a difficult time slowing down, stopping, hovering, and landing.  Take off and flying is fine.