More in depth notes are available on our Discord with images showing recommending mappings and settings.
With our Airbus H135 the “Throttle axis” controls the H135's collective, and the H135's FADEC system (enabled from the middle PFD panel) will automatically control the RPM and engines and must be turned on to fly.
We have multiple flight modes to choose from on the lower GTN screen:
* Xbox: Less responsive controls optimized for xbox sticks.
* Basic: More responsive version of Xbox mode, lacking many dynamic helicopter effects
* Advanced: Introduces engine torque and more subtle dynamic effects that add up to feel like a real life helicopter.
If you encounter an issue that is not covered in the notes below and cannot be resolved by asking our testers in the #?feedback channel on our Discord, please send a message to @Support Bot describing your issue - this will create a ticket for our team to review with you.
KNOWN ISSUES AND TIPS
You can assume that all issues below are being worked on by the development team. We have listed the temporary fixes and ETAs whenever possible.
* Make sure the FADEC button is on before taking off for flight
* Some external tools (like Kinetic Assistant and PushbackHelper) leave a file in your Documents folder called SimConnect.cfg that prevents H135 from reading your controls. Rename SimConnect.cfg to any other name and then start the sim. H135 controls will now be functional. Don't forget to check this before each flight if you use these tools
* “Throttle Axis” must be used. The helicopter does not support split throttles such as “Throttle 1 Axis” “Throttle 2 Axis”
* First load of the H135 requires 30 to 90 seconds to initialize our flight control module before flying. The “Flight Mode” button will be red and say “DO NOT FLY” until our module is initialized and ready for flight.
* When first loading into the sim, you must move your throttle axis for our helicopter to recognize it, otherwise you may find the helicopter takes off on its own.
* Xbox controllers by default are unable to split and control the yaw axis, there are workarounds posted below for the time being.
* We allow you to crash and damage the helicopter, disable crash detection if having a tough time
* Flying under bridges will cause a collision if crash detection is enabled, and on occasion require the sim to be restarted, fly under at your own risk
* The helicopter cannot have multiple devices mapped to the same input axis at the same time. Ex: using a X56 joystick and Xbox controller at the same time will conflict if they share any bindings
SENSITIVITY SETTINGS
Players should adjust sensitivity for their personal taste. Dead zone range needs to be adjusted depending on your own hardware. Other owners of your hardware in our Discord server may be able to offer assistance however.
XBOX CONTROLLER TIPS
It is recommended that you create a new profile in controls specifically for the H135 so that you do not impact any other aircraft you fly. Select your H135 control preset when flying the H135.
You can have full control by remapping both joysticks to function like an RC drone, at the sacrifice of moving the camera around:
* Left stick: Throttle Axis and Rudder Axis,
* Right stick Elevator Axis and Aileron Axis
* Camera controls must be removed from Right Stick to avoid the camera moving around when trying to fly.
KINETIC ASSISTANT & PUSHBACK HELPER USERS
Have no ability to control the H135? Used Kinetic Assistant or Pushback Helper or other addons?
Check your Documents folder for a file named SimConnect.cfg. If you have this file, rename it to another name, then restart the sim. H135 will now work.
Discord 
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FlynnTytonidae
I love this! Unfortunately for me there is no interior after the update 5, just a floating camera. I'm gonna try reinstalling it.
Raphillion
Hey I frikken love helicopters! So this mod will be perfect for me to add something extra to the sim.. But I cannot seem to find this on Xbox.. Is this mod available for Xbox? If so how do I get it for Flight Sim? Thanks in advance
Animeprobefan 4 hour(s) ago
nope only pc you can download aircraft not on marketplace
capt_nopants
Very nice addon and wonderful work for a free helo in MSFS.- a few things I've noticed and some of it may be due to the latest MSFS update?
1) Please lower the sound of the engines... I shouldn't have to ware a headset to fly this on my PC. I have to lower the overall engine noises to 30% to be comfortable and comparable to all the other MSFS aircraft.
2) When on autopilot the helo constant leans in a wind instead of crabbing like it should.
3) The copilot which we are suppose to be able to disable, can not be disabled and is always in the seat
Blz
How dis have 300k downloads its so bad
zclaudiosw 23 hour(s) ago
I agree, already tried to download more than 5 times since the release and it's so buggy
Animeprobefan 4 hour(s) ago
because it was amazing before the patch now its broken
RobertSmithley
Love to discover cities with the H135. Good job on that!
puntobizarro
Sounds are not the best but the aircraft is good.
THEOLI4D
Currently broken? It spinns like crazy to the right for me :/
Detogram 3 day(s) ago
same here.
darkart1
Had tried helicopters in FSX but fly real airplanes so never did much with helicopters in the sim, until this one.
After getting used to it, its great! advanced settings and flies like a charm, looks great as well. Still hard to get used to staying 100% on target landing.
TNBeeker
I can't get enough of this helicopter. I've tried flying helos from their very first installment into MSFS many years ago and was never good at it. Of course, I was always flying by keyboard, so made it difficult. But with a decent joystick, I can fly this thing with ease. Never had so much fun in MSFS. Will definitely buy the H145 when they're out of the preview stage.
jurgenm1947
Thanks guys, well worth the money I've on this, looking forward to what's to come cheque book at the ready if the H145 is anything to go by.
ahaos
I noticed that in this helicopter, after a certain flight time, the engine turns off and it falls. At the same time, there is fuel in the tanks. With what it can be related?
TenEightyOne 5 day(s) ago
Are your generators on? Make sure you don't have yellow GEN1 and GEN2 warnings.
TacMed921
can I use the puma pro-flight control system with this?
Grissy
why is the helicopter spinning right any fix?
ve2mel 6 day(s) ago
I have same issu
Flyguy420 6 day(s) ago
Same issue for me… stopped me from buying the 145
Schwedenkreuz 6 day(s) ago
This is the usual torque effect coming from the rotor which you need to compensate with the right level of pushing the left pedal. If you don't fly with pedals you need to choose the "easier" flight model of the helicopter. The helicopter comes with 2 or 3 flight models (basic, advanced, xbox) which you can choose in the cockpit.
BerryBoat 5 day(s) ago
It's a natural effect of a helicopter. The rotor is turning so the torque spins it the other way.
daveamenta 5 day(s) ago
You can still fly without torque, I think there is simply a step that has changed.
You should have no problem on any of the 3 modes, BUT if you don't do READY FOR TAKEOFF (or go through the full startup), you might end up in the AFCS failure mode, and then you will have a lot of torque to deal with. These systems engaged properly before SU5 but I've yet to fix it. I will do so in a future update so that you can start on the runway and just go without having to mess with anything else.
Delta2k5
Simply the best way to visit the neighborhood for free 😊
I modified the aircraft.cfg to get working ATC type callouts and proper model matching - feel free to adopt these lines in some update and do something similar on the H145 (just mind the $$: tag to parse the text to Azure):
[GENERAL]
Category = "airplane"
performance =""
editable = 1
wip_indicator = 0
icao_manufacturer ="AIRBUS HELICOPTERS"
atc_type ="$$:Airbus Helicopters"
atc_model ="$$:H135"
icao_type_designator ="H135"
icao_model ="EC35"
icao_engine_type ="Turboprop/Turboshaft"
icao_engine_count =2
icao_WTC ="L"
icao_generic=0
Cheers!
daveamenta 5 day(s) ago
Thank you for this, I will give it a go for both aircraft. 😊
mattyraz
looks great the collective and stick move with my controls bus will not take to the air ,the collective, any advice
greenweeney 7 day(s) ago
same problem. collective grip doesn't turn. any fix to this?
bierchen
Really a great helicopter. I can only recommend anyone who misses helicopters in MSFS to use this one. Really great.
Since downloading and installing the H135, I have ignored the other machines entirely. For now, because...
The great joy of your H135 also made me reach for your H145 right away. And I was able to find out that it is already great in the beta version. Thank you very much and keep up the good work.
(I would like to have a Huey and/or a CH53 in the same quality, then I don't need any more aircraft. 😀 )
Nate913
This helicopter is amazing but the only issue I have with it is that when going in a straight flightpath 55-60 knots and above, I have been experiences the aircraft shake side to side and it is not difficult to fly the aircraft but just the view then is not pleasant with the fixed camera back and forth. If there is any thing I could do to fix this, other then staying below 60 knots please tell me or if it is fixable, idk. Hey great aircraft though and can't wait for further updates
catplane 10 day(s) ago
Have the same issues as Nate. The H135 shakes from side to side via the vertical axis like trembling. It is not an issue with the pedals.
garyw 8 day(s) ago
Check the MSFS flight model. This happens when it's set to legacy.
catplane 7 day(s) ago
@Ale68: Thanks, that's the solution. Change the flight model to "modern". Know I can enjoy this amazing helicopter !
dondondeluise
Thanks for the upload! Looks like a ton of time and skill went into this. Waaaay more skill than what i have. But thank you for your efforts it is greatly appreciated and I can't wait to try her out and see what she's all about!
Ale68
I'm seeing some weird reflections in the windscreen at night, not sure if this is wu6 related. Anyone else experiencing this?
johanptrs 12 day(s) ago
i've seen those too in the C172, must be WU6 related
id4zs2008
wow, absolutely great work!