Belt-CP & Simulation

[rraghvani]

I’m a bit confused with how the FMS Simulation works in relation to Belt-CP.
When I apply collective, so that the helicopter hovers and then apply forward cyclic, so that the helicopter starts to move forward. When I want to turn right, perform a 90 degree turn, I assume I need to adjust the tail rotor. However, when I perform this on the simulation, the helicopter turns right (90 degrees) but still goes in the direction of flight, i.e it seems like the helicopter now got left cyclic, and in order to correct this I need to apply right cyclic.

I’m quite sure that the controls in the simulation are wrong to that of the actual Belt CP. Trying to do figure 8’s in the simulation is difficult! By the way I use 3D heli in the simulation.

Please correct me if I’m wrong.

[masterjer]

I haven't played with the latest FMS, but when flying RC helis, once you achieve forward flight, the heli will behave exactly as you describe. The tail rotor will simply rotate the heli around its vertical axis and not necessarily change the direction of travel. When turning right while in forward flight, you will need to fly it much more like an airplane. Try using a combination of cyclic and tail rotor. From forward flight, add a bit of right cyclic, and simultaneously input a bit of back cyclic and right tail rotor. With a little practice, you will be able to make a smooth turn while maintaining altitude.

You can also do a turn with no tail rotor, just as you might with an airplane using only ailerons and elevator. Bank the heli using right cyclic then apply back cyclic and the heli will turn. Adding tail rotor helps the turn to be a little tighter and keeps the nose pulling through the turn.