Kiowa constant Rudder

[Butter Fliege]

I just bought the Kiowa is there anyway to make the rudder constant because I have the X-56 Hotas without rudder pedals and I cant just have my hand permantenly rotated i'll get tired anybody know a fix?

[Troll Norris]

Use trim. Check the special settings if there is option for anti torque pedals trim.

[Butter Fliege]

Originally posted by Troll Norris:

Use trim. Check the special settings if there is option for anti torque pedals trim.

What setting?: instant, fade in / fade out, central position mode

[Troll Norris]

Do you have any experience with helicopters in DCS:World?

[Butter Fliege]

Originally posted by Troll Norris:

Do you have any experience with helicopters in DCS:World?

No not really.

[Troll Norris]

O.k. Then check this video about trimming the helicopter. It is mainly for apache but many things in it are universal.

https://youtu.be/q7VoI_sMmyQ?si=36bW3u98qc8H-GCz

[Smart Fridge AI]

options>misc> untick force feedback.
and then force trim will work

[TOPO]

I have no rudder pedals, that's something bearable on the Kamov, but very hard to bear on the UH1 (I'm currently searching for one that fits my budget)
I'm using the X-56 too, the twist for antitorque is pure crap, so I have the pedals mapped to one of the throttle wheel axis... at first it is no so usable as the cyclic twist, but once used to it it is pretty usable, you can takeoff hover and land easily trimming it, you almost do it mechanically adjusting power and twisting with the same hand.

Try it, MAP THE Z AXIS OF THROTTLE to the antitorque pedals.

[Gunfreak]

Originally posted by TOPO:

I have no rudder pedals, that's something bearable on the Kamov, but very hard to bear on the UH1 (I'm currently searching for one that fits my budget)
I'm using the X-56 too, the twist for antitorque is pure crap, so I have the pedals mapped to one of the throttle wheel axis... at first it is no so usable as the cyclic twist, but once used to it it is pretty usable, you can takeoff hover and land easily trimming it, you almost do it mechanically adjusting power and twisting with the same hand.

Try it, MAP THE Z AXIS OF THROTTLE to the antitorque pedals.

Sadly I've found "budget" pedals to be more an annoyance than help.
Yes it's better than a twist grip. But only by a little.
I'd consider saving up for either Winwing or MFG pedals.
They are perfect for warbirds, modern and helicopters. But then you'll end up with pedals that cost more than your x56.

[Troll Norris]

Belive, choose good pedals. Budget pedals are not worth it. Choose MFG or VKB or Virpil.

[Noobiecanoobie]

I think, while it is possible to play without a rudder, it will be very tiring. Choppers are already very tiring to fly because of the constant hands on input.

Rudder pedals will feel like a whole new game. Majorly for choppers, but even fixed wing flight will feel much better.

Read some reviews about the choices. I started with cheap plastic pedals that were a game changer, but had annoying 'stiction' effect, making small movements difficult. Ended up with VKB pedals that fix under normal desk and don't interfere when not in use, but lack physical toe brakes, for those that care deeply. Love them and recommend them for accuracy as well as comfort and value.