Before purchase

[Ty89m]

Hello,

 

so just how realistic is the Huey? Reading threads it looks like there's still some issues (collective buggy) that have yet to be resolved, and it sounds as though updates are slow to arrive. Are the developers even supporting this module any longer? Can we expect more updates?

 

Basically I'm looking for the most realistic heli sim I can find at the moment (at the consumer level, not necessarily commercial level sims) and hoping this will fit the bill.

 

Also, I assume these modules will work just fine in the new DCS 2.0? That was always my complaints with DCS A-10/P-51, the visuals for terrain and environment aren't up to the levels obtainable in other flight sims, but judging from screen shots of 2.0, that will no longer be an issue.

 

So in closing, at this point is most everything simulated fairly well? Are we expecting to see any improvements? Would you buy the module over again knowing what you know how?

 

Thanks and much appreciated.

 

Ty

[Lizzard]

o.k. maybe some minor bugs here an there, but the Huey is as realistic as it can be..if you want a extremly realistic Heli Sim..go for it..:thumbup: Updates will come..surely..

[Hobbnob]

The huey feels realistic, though it is said to have some fundamental flaws (the lack of engine temperature being one thats stuck in my mind). For me personally its great, though I much prefer the Mi-8 myself :)

[Paganus]

If there is a better home PC helo simulator out there than the 2 in DCS, I'd like to know about it, so I can try it.

 

:thumbup:

[Devrim]

Go for Huey and Mi-8. There's no better realistic sim out there.

Check Ka-50 by the way.

[iFoxRomeo]

Unfortunately there are some issues with the DCS Huey.

 

BUT!!! There is nothing comparable. This Huey sim is the closest thing to a real Huey you can buy for that "little" money.

I really really hope Belsimtek´s firstborn(for DCS) gets some love with EDGE.

 

It is the best UH-1H sim to date.

 

Fox

 

edit: Check Steam

Edited November 27, 2014 by iFoxRomeo
Steam sale

[Ty89m]

Think I'll give it a go with the hopes that they come through on the added features (engine managment etc)

 

Think it'll still be enjoyable in the mean time. Do we know if these modules will work with DCS 2.0 or will they require updating?

[Devrim]

They will work with v2.0

Don't worry. When DCS 2 is released, these modules will be compatible with new version.

[KLR Rico]

Flaws or not, the helicopters we have in DCS still have the best flight model I've seen. Take-on, FSX, and everything else feels laughable after flying in DCS.

[ricktoberfest]

Flaws or not, the helicopters we have in DCS still have the best flight model I've seen. Take-on, FSX, and everything else feels laughable after flying in DCS.

 

 

+1

[Ty89m]

I went ahead and bought the Huey with the understanding that the devs DO intend to finish what they started. If I'm being honest Id say Im not terribly optimistic that it will be completed, as they have several other beta projects on the table and the Huey's been out for quite some time. Hope I'm wrong.

 

I haven't had time to setup my Warthog HOTAS yet, so haven't actually gotten airborne, but - even though damage isn't modeled, can we still fly "by the book" or do the engine instruments stay mostly static? I can look past the damage if the gauges perform correctly (EGT etc)

 

Seems between this and the Dodosim for FSX, that these are the two best sims for the home user! If only we could get some of those Dodosim features into the Huey and we'd be in business :)

 

Thanks for everyone's input, and here's hoping they continue developing the UH-1 and release updates in a reasonably timely manner.

[ebabil]

if you want to fly with huey virtually, there is no better option for home simmers.

[Ty89m]

Agree so far, flight dynamics seem great and the model is very well done. Any photoscenery or some nice textures for DCS World? That's the one thing I miss vs a decked out FSX, wonderful ground textures and photoscenery.

[hansangb]

not until EDGE 2.0 is released. Sometime 'soon' there's a whole thread on it. Search for "DCS EDGE"

[msalama]

Would you buy the module over again knowing what you know now?

 

Absolutely.

 

The most glaring omission IMO is the missing engine heat damage model, but that notwithstanding I still think it's the best chopper sim ever. The FM is unsurpassed and the systems modelling, apart from maybe a small niggle here and there, is just outstanding.

 

There have been questions about BST's willingness and/or ability to deliver a finished product in the end, but for my part I still believe they'll pull it off eventually. It's just that some nuts are tougher to crack than others...

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=131964

[Phantom_Mark]

I find it hard to understand why the collective sensitivity issue is so hard to quickly patch ?? For me that makes it super hard to learn how to fly "properly" being a relative newbie with a "more realistic" Heli Sim.....:joystick:

[Flagrum]

I find it hard to understand why the collective sensitivity issue is so hard to quickly patch ?? For me that makes it super hard to learn how to fly "properly" being a relative newbie with a "more realistic" Heli Sim.....:joystick:

Afaik that is by design: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=115818

[Chic]

I find it hard to understand why the collective sensitivity issue is so hard to quickly patch ?? For me that makes it super hard to learn how to fly "properly" being a relative newbie with a "more realistic" Heli Sim.....:joystick:

 

 

I fly the Huey exclusively. I have struggled with the collective hypersensitivity from day one. Made controlled hovering a nightmare. I had been using the Flight Link collective. I recently ordered a Komodosim Huey collective. Won't arrive for another month or so. I'm cautiously optimistic that it will perform. In the mean time, I've rigged up a Saitek Throttle Quadrant to function as a collective (and throttle). It works beautifully.

Titrating the collective for subtle controlled changes in altitude is a joy.

If I could get past the way it "looks" I would keep it.

[b00ce]

I fly the Huey exclusively. I have struggled with the collective hypersensitivity from day one. Made controlled hovering a nightmare. I had been using the Flight Link collective. I recently ordered a Komodosim Huey collective. Won't arrive for another month or so. I'm cautiously optimistic that it will perform. In the mean time, I've rigged up a Saitek Throttle Quadrant to function as a collective (and throttle). It works beautifully.

Titrating the collective for subtle controlled changes in altitude is a joy.

If I could get past the way it "looks" I would keep it.

I'm not following either of you about the "collective sensitivity issue" I'm using a TM warthog without any curves and it handles just fine... :huh:

[Chic]

I'm not following either of you about the "collective sensitivity issue" I'm using a TM warthog without any curves and it handles just fine... :huh:

 

 

THAT'S the point. The collective sensitivity that some have griped about is not a DCS Huey issue. It's a sim equipment problem.

[Phantom_Mark]

Well that is strange indeed, I have tried my Saitek Throttle Quadrant ? PZ45 ? my Warthog Throttle Quadrant, my MSFF2 Throttle Thumb Wheel, and also my Logitech G940 Throttle Quadrant, I would say I have given it a fair run with various equipment :music_whistling::thumbup:

 

With, without curves, the collective is always right on a knife edge, all or nothing with a very tiny marginal middle ground, all IMHO, so in other words the problem is ours and it won't be fixed then ?? Nice

[scrtagnt69]

For me the sudden "spike" while pulling collective is gone..

Added bonus is no more staring at an empty seat during a flight.

[Chic]

Well that is strange indeed, I have tried my Saitek Throttle Quadrant ? PZ45 ? my Warthog Throttle Quadrant, my MSFF2 Throttle Thumb Wheel, and also my Logitech G940 Throttle Quadrant, I would say I have given it a fair run with various equipment :music_whistling::thumbup:

 

With, without curves, the collective is always right on a knife edge, all or nothing with a very tiny marginal middle ground, all IMHO, so in other words the problem is ours and it won't be fixed then ?? Nice

 

Yah Phantom_Mark that aint good. My situation doesn't sound quite as bad as what youre dealin with but I know how maddening it can be. Have updates made a difference? Reinstall?

[b00ce]

I think there may be a problem with the meat servos in your helicopters. ;)

[Slazi]

If you have duel display, you can put the standard MS gamepad and controller properties monitor there and compare the input with the DCS ctrl-enter input. I've never noticed problems with the Huey, but I'm no expert.