Hi everyone.Im new to the R 22 helicopter.Is there a way to set the controls for a beginner or novic.How is that achieved.I tried for over an hour to set my joystick and tried figuring out the easy set up.Thanks for anyone that can fill me in on how to fly like a novice.
When you select your R22 from the aircraft menu there is a check box for flying the professional version. If you don't check that box you are already in novice mode.
Was ich fast vergessen hätte zu sagen! Absolut super! 
Das fliegen im Profimodus erinnert mich an die Worte meines alten Fluglehrers: "Marco - immer ins T-Shirt kotzen - niemals ins Cockpit!" ( Alter Pilotentrick ) 
Just tried R22, just had my best chopper experience.
Thank you for bringing the masterpiece.
I've flown one in real life. Amazingly easy to fly.
I have the version I bought directly from Aerofy, not Steam or DVD. Will this be released soon for us that don't use Steam?
Thanks
Will this be released soon for us that don't use Steam?
Yes. Please give us some time to do so.
Yes. Please give us some time to do so.
Thank you kindly!
When will the DVD version R22 update be available?
When will the DVD version R22 update be available?
Read above. This was literally just answered
I have to admit, I was feeling pretty good, having mastered the helicopter in just a few hours or less. Then I noticed the "profi" button, and the reality is that I won't be seeing my family any time soon.
Seriously, what a great addition to a wonderful simulator. The attention to detail is obvious, and the immersion of taking off from skyscrapers in LA, or the mountain top at Schilthorn in Switzerland is just fantastic.
Thanks so much for all the hard work.
Ray
Sounds awesome. How do we get this for the Mac version?
Sounds awesome. How do we get this for the Mac version?
Mac version will be worked on but please give us some time.
Read above. This was literally just answered
Sorry, didn't see that.
Can you give us a time frame.. days, weeks, or months...etc
Thanks.
Sorry for this guys, but ow do you setup your joystick for a heli..
Throttle to throttle axis but what and where should i bind the others too?
Cheers
Doug
Don't assign the throttle in the helicopter, that is automatically controlled by the governor, you should not interfere with that.
The axis on your joystick that you normally use for throttle should be assigned to the collective. You don't need the throttle in the R22 unless you want to cut the engine and restart it.
"throttle axis" -> Collective
Elevator -> Cyclic pitch
Aileron -> Cyclic roll
Rudder -> Tail rotor
nothing* -> throttle
nothing* -> governor
* unless you really know what you are doing
Thanks very much Jan, that is indeed most helpful!
Much appreciate your time in answering!
Keep well
Doug
Just flown this for the first time, and I have to say: what an utter delight! Beautiful little chopper, so easy to handle and especially to hover in.
There's a lot of places I'm going to explore now 
Thanks for this nice heli!! I have no experience with it (in real) but it is so much fun!! First I tried the Easy mode. Instant fun. I did a short trip . Now I try to master the pro mode. Tippy toes!!! Thanks again team Ipacs!
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Wow! I'm really looking forward to flying this baby, especially from KJRB, since I find myself looking over at the helipad several times a week, during my commute to work over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Those are some really nice paint schemes as well. That blue one just happens to be the exact color of my new car, so you know which one I'll be flying on my maiden flight 
Thanks Ipacs!
Now, in my kid voice........ouu, ouu, can we get a Bell 407 next???
Took that maiden flight a few hours ago and I'm really impressed!
First thing I did was turn on profi mode. Lifted off from the Downtown Manhattan heliport, briefly danced a bit until my feet woke up and the rest is history. Flew at 500 AGL over the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges, then proceeded northbound over the East River (as I've done many times IRL at 1500' in fixed wing aircraft). After passing Roosevelt Island, I headed over to Central Park, then reversed course for the Empire State Building at 1000', looped around her and came in for a landing on the roof of the Metlife building (formerly the Pan Am building) which used to have a heliport.
Departed and headed south for "The Lady", did a few left orbits then came to a hover at 200AGL and was able to maintain a stable hover for several minutes before sitting her down on Liberty Island. Next I will crank up the winds to add challenge, but so far, I must say...
The R-22 is an absolute dream to fly!!!
One minor critique about the scenery. The bridges are well lit as in real life, however, the heliport is not. This was also the case in X-Plane's third party NYC scenery package (which I modded myself to add helipad lighting). Not sure why proper lighting is overlooked, but this is one of the most important and active heliports in NYC! Please look into adding proper night lighting.
Overall, the R-22 is a blast!
Thanks Ipacs.
I added the windsock, signage and ALL of the heliport lighting in this video:
Sounds like a great flight. I usually fly the easy mode, just gave profi mode another shot. It's safe to say I feel a bit of motion sickness now. Nice X Plane light work on the helipad!
