ROBINSON / HELICOPTER

Robinson R66

A five-seat turbine helicopter developed from Robinson's smaller piston-helicopter line.

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Type designatorsR66Models & sources ↓

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PropulsionSingle turboshaft
ConfigurationFive seats · Two-bladed rotor
Simulator ecosystemsMSFS · X-Plane
YOUR AIRCRAFT COMPANION

Start here

A few places to begin, from the aircraft’s story to the people who fly it.

Introduction

Meet the aircraft

The five-seat R66 uses a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft and has a separate baggage compartment. Its compact cabin and two-bladed main rotor retain the family outline of the smaller piston-powered R44. Certification was obtained in 2010.

Aircraft background

Wikipedia contributors · Read more ↗
Pilot account

Taking a familiar brand into the Canadian Rockies

After many years flying Robinson helicopters, Alzetta wanted to try the turbine R66 where he most enjoyed flying: the mountains. He joined Luke Yanik and his friend Bill McMullen in the Canadian Rockies, choosing a load intended to resemble taking two friends on a hiking or fishing trip. That practical mission shaped what he wanted to learn.

Dealer-hosted pilot account · 10–25 September 2013, west of Calgary. Alzetta flew with Luke Yanik and observer Bill McMullen; this was a particular loading and weather case.

Aerial Recon · Read more ↗
Simulator systems

Career transitions and cockpit interactions received corrections

Microsoft’s December 2025 notes address torque and rotor-speed loss when skipping mission phases, an unexpected nose-down attitude after a skip, and gamepad autostart leaving the throttle closed. Door operation and cockpit-light adjustment also appear in the R66 corrections. These are dated changes to the bundled aircraft.

R66 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator · Read more ↗
WATCH & EXPLORE

Into the cockpit

YouTube
Flight video

AB Helicopters Ltd · 11 min ·

Robinson R66 Helicopter Flight | Cockpit View- Harwarden to Denham

An R66 evening flight from Hawarden to Denham, starting with cockpit preparation.

Real aircraft · Robinson R66

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THE AIRCRAFT

Meet Robinson R66

The five-seat R66 uses a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft and has a separate baggage compartment. Its compact cabin and two-bladed main rotor retain the family outline of the smaller piston-powered R44. Certification was obtained in 2010.

Engine indications and management are specific to the R66's turbine system. Avionics and stabilisation equipment vary by installation and simulator model.

Research-based aircraft backgroundWikipedia contributors · Robinson R66 ↗
FAMILY, MODELS & VARIANTS

Robinson R66

Robinson → · Explore the family →

AIRCRAFT IDENTITY

Aircraft type designators

Use the code for the model you are flying. The linked authority lists the applicable aircraft.

HOW IT CAME TO BE

History & design

The turbine Robinson gains equipment for different jobs

Head’s 2018 report traces the R66’s expansion after its 2010 certification, including police, float-equipped and news-gathering versions. Her visit focused on the later factory cargo-hook installation and touchscreen avionics, illustrating how the type developed beyond its original configuration.

Vertical · New tricks for the R66 ↗

Contemporary report of delivered variants and newly announced equipment

A planned lifting role becomes part of the discussion

During Coyle’s 2013 visit, the cargo hook was still unavailable for his evaluation. He therefore left external-load capability untested. That earlier account provides useful context for Head’s later flight with the factory installation.

Vertical / Aerial Recon · Robinson R66 Turbine Pilot Evaluation ↗

2013 programme status, not a current equipment limitation

Development milestones

Designer: Frank D. Robinson

First flight: 7 November 2007

Developed from: Robinson R44

Wikipedia contributors · Robinson R66 ↗

Robinson R66 · family/variant named by the source · Wikipedia revision 1369076106

FROM THE COCKPIT

Pilot accounts

Taking a familiar brand into the Canadian Rockies

Richard Alzetta

After many years flying Robinson helicopters, Alzetta wanted to try the turbine R66 where he most enjoyed flying: the mountains. He joined Luke Yanik and his friend Bill McMullen in the Canadian Rockies, choosing a load intended to resemble taking two friends on a hiking or fishing trip. That practical mission shaped what he wanted to learn.

The aircraft’s small ownership details also caught his attention, including accessible fluid indications, baggage space and the rear-seat arrangement. In the mountains he reported satisfying performance during the landings and hovering they tried, and finished the evaluation enthusiastic about the aircraft. The dealer published his account with his permission to use it for promotion. His experience remains a positive report of those flights, rather than a promise of the same performance at every weight or altitude.

Dealer-hosted pilot account · 10–25 September 2013, west of Calgary. Alzetta flew with Luke Yanik and observer Bill McMullen; this was a particular loading and weather case.

Read the full account · Aerial Recon ↗

Bringing family along as the demonstration’s passengers

Shawn Coyle

Coyle was intrigued when the invitation requested passengers and weather warm enough to make the flight demanding. He brought his brother and niece to Calgary, where the R66 was loaded close to its maximum weight. The initial hover and local flying gave him a favourable impression, although he also noticed a small vibration and the need to plan deceleration on return.

A later flight headed towards higher terrain. As turbulence increased, Coyle handed the controls to Marty Charbonneau, whose mountain experience was more extensive. Wind at the intended landing area prevented the clean performance comparison they had hoped to make. Back at the hangar, Coyle discussed improvements he would welcome, including a clearer indication of the takeoff torque limit.

Vertical, 2013, reproduced by Aerial Recon. Calgary evaluation with safety pilot Marty Charbonneau; the reprint’s heading credits Shawn, while its signature spells Sean.

Read the full account · Vertical / Aerial Recon ↗

Changing seats changes the view of a suspended load

Elan Head

Head returned to the Robinson factory more than a decade after visiting as an instructor in training. Familiarisation with Doug Tompkins helped her settle into the R66 before trying its new cargo-hook installation. A busy airport postponed that part of the evaluation until the following morning, when they had more room to work.

From the left seat, she could see the suspended load well through the bubble window. Changing seats made the task less comfortable: from the right she struggled to lean out far enough, so chose to practise with the hook alone rather than the load. A separate flight explored new touchscreen avionics.

Vertical · August 2018. Robinson factory evaluation with Doug Tompkins, followed by a separate avionics flight with Dale Taft; cargo-hook and cockpit configurations are distinct.

Read the full account · Vertical ↗
VIRTUAL VERSIONS

In your simulator

Systems, equipment and documentation for each developer’s aircraft.

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MSFS 2024

R66

Microsoft Flight Simulator · Released

MSFS 2024Included / first-party

Aircraft

Edition / package Standard

Career transitions and cockpit interactions received corrections

Microsoft’s December 2025 notes address torque and rotor-speed loss when skipping mission phases, an unexpected nose-down attitude after a skip, and gamepad autostart leaving the throttle closed. Door operation and cockpit-light adjustment also appear in the R66 corrections. These are dated changes to the bundled aircraft.

Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024 Sim Update 4 release notes ↗

MSFS 2024 Sim Update 4 · 1.6.32.0, 8 December 2025

MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Robinson R66

CowanSim · Released

MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024Third-party add-on

Aircraft

Products and variants
ProductSimulatorProduct type
R66 for MSFS ↗ReleasedMSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024 The developer describes an MSFS 2020 product compatible with MSFS 2024; a separately tailored native 2024 edition remains a future update.Aircraft

Give the collective and twist throttle separate assignments

The R66 manual explicitly requires separate axes for collective and throttle. It identifies COLLECTIVE AXIS and SET HELICOPTER THROTTLE AXIS, and recommends using the mouse for the throttle when no dedicated axis is available. Engine-RPM trim is listed separately from cyclic trim.

CowanSim · User Manual ↗

Gathered Cowan R66 manual · PDF pp.1–4

Cowan’s R66 adds configurable equipment and saved loading

The v3.5 listing includes a storage basket, emergency floats, removable doors, optional windows and cabin cooling. Loading, weight and balance, and options persist between flights. Analogue and GPS panel choices are listed, with separate PMS and TDS GTN integration options for suitable setups.

CowanSim · R66 for MSFS ↗

Gathered Cowan product page · v3.5, February 2026

The add-on’s SAS and autopilot have their own scope

Cowan describes force-trim release, attitude, heading, speed and altitude modes, plus navigation and vertical guidance. The product targets MSFS 2020 with stated MSFS 2024 compatibility. It is a separate package from the R66 bundled with MSFS 2024; a dedicated new edition was still described as forthcoming.

CowanSim · R66 for MSFS ↗

Developer feature and compatibility statement

X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12

R66 Turbine

VSKYLABS · Released

X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12Third-party add-on

Aircraft

Products and variants
ProductSimulatorProduct type
R66 Turbine ↗ReleasedX-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12 Aircraft

Released product and variants

VSKYLABS models the R66 with its RR300 turbine, auxiliary fuel system and a cockpit combining analog instruments with G1000-based avionics. Its default livery was inspired by BC Helicopters’ around-the-world flight.

VSKYLABS · VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations Aircraft Center: VSKYLABS Robinson R66 Turbine ↗

Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14

THE NUMBERS

Aircraft specifications

Published figures for the named real-aircraft variant. Simulator equipment and performance can differ.

SpecificationsRobinson R66 · Specifications · real aircraft; source units retained
SpecificationPublished value
Length29 ft 6 in (8.99 m)
Height11 ft 5 in (3.48 m)
Empty weight1,290 lb (585 kg)
Gross weight2,700 lb (1,225 kg)
Powerplant1 × Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft , 224 shp (167 kW) continuous, 270 shp (200 kW) takeoff (5 minutes)
Main rotor diameter33 ft (10 m)
Cruise speed110 kn (130 mph, 200 km/h)
Range350 nmi (400 mi, 650 km)
Service ceiling14,000 ft (4,300 m)
Rate of climb1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
Wikipedia contributors · Robinson R66 ↗
GO TO THE SOURCE

Manuals & resources

Find your next read

Choose a topic for a short introduction and a link to the original source. Simulator references identify the developer and edition they cover.

Simulator documentation

Career transitions and cockpit interactions received correctionsR66 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024

Microsoft’s December 2025 notes address torque and rotor-speed loss when skipping mission phases, an unexpected nose-down attitude after a skip, and gamepad autostart leaving the throttle closed. Door operation and cockpit-light adjustment also appear in the R66 corrections. These are dated changes to the bundled aircraft.

MSFS 2024 Sim Update 4 · 1.6.32.0, 8 December 2025

Microsoft Flight Simulator · Read the source ↗
Give the collective and twist throttle separate assignmentsRobinson R66 · CowanSim · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

The R66 manual explicitly requires separate axes for collective and throttle. It identifies COLLECTIVE AXIS and SET HELICOPTER THROTTLE AXIS, and recommends using the mouse for the throttle when no dedicated axis is available. Engine-RPM trim is listed separately from cyclic trim.

Gathered Cowan R66 manual · PDF pp.1–4

CowanSim · Read the source ↗
The add-on’s SAS and autopilot have their own scopeRobinson R66 · CowanSim · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Cowan describes force-trim release, attitude, heading, speed and altitude modes, plus navigation and vertical guidance. The product targets MSFS 2020 with stated MSFS 2024 compatibility. It is a separate package from the R66 bundled with MSFS 2024; a dedicated new edition was still described as forthcoming.

Developer feature and compatibility statement

CowanSim · Read the source ↗
Released product and variantsR66 Turbine · VSKYLABS · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12

VSKYLABS models the R66 with its RR300 turbine, auxiliary fuel system and a cockpit combining analog instruments with G1000-based avionics. Its default livery was inspired by BC Helicopters’ around-the-world flight.

Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14

VSKYLABS · Read the source ↗
Cowan’s R66 adds configurable equipment and saved loadingRobinson R66 · CowanSim · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

The v3.5 listing includes a storage basket, emergency floats, removable doors, optional windows and cabin cooling. Loading, weight and balance, and options persist between flights. Analogue and GPS panel choices are listed, with separate PMS and TDS GTN integration options for suitable setups.

Gathered Cowan product page · v3.5, February 2026

CowanSim · Read the source ↗

Pilot account

Taking a familiar brand into the Canadian RockiesDealer-hosted pilot account · 10–25 September 2013, west of Calgary. Alzetta flew with Luke Yanik and observer Bill McMullen; this was a particular loading and weather case.

After many years flying Robinson helicopters, Alzetta wanted to try the turbine R66 where he most enjoyed flying: the mountains. He joined Luke Yanik and his friend Bill McMullen in the Canadian Rockies, choosing a load intended to resemble taking two friends on a hiking or fishing trip. That practical mission shaped what he wanted to learn. The aircraft’s small ownership details also caught his attention, including accessible fluid indications, baggage space and the rear-seat arrangement.

Richard Alzetta

Aerial Recon · Read the source ↗
Bringing family along as the demonstration’s passengersVertical, 2013, reproduced by Aerial Recon. Calgary evaluation with safety pilot Marty Charbonneau; the reprint’s heading credits Shawn, while its signature spells Sean.

Coyle was intrigued when the invitation requested passengers and weather warm enough to make the flight demanding. He brought his brother and niece to Calgary, where the R66 was loaded close to its maximum weight. The initial hover and local flying gave him a favourable impression, although he also noticed a small vibration and the need to plan deceleration on return. A later flight headed towards higher terrain.

Shawn Coyle

Vertical / Aerial Recon · Read the source ↗

Read the original documentation from the people who created it. Manuals open on their publisher’s website.

Manual

↗Microsoft Flight Simulator aircraft manualsMicrosoft / aircraft developers

Aircraft background

↗Robinson R66Wikipedia contributors · Research background · Wikipedia revision 1369076106 · retrieved 2026-09-12

Resource

↗MSFS 2024 FAQ and edition aircraft inventoryMicrosoft

Product

↗R66 for MSFSCowanSim · Official developer / designated store catalogue · checked 2026-09-12

Developer documentation

↗VSKYLABS Robisnon R66 Turbine add-on for X-Plane Flight Simulator.VSKYLABS · Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14 ↗VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations Aircraft Center: VSKYLABS Robinson R66 TurbineVSKYLABS · Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14 ↗MSFS 2024 Sim Update 4 release notesMicrosoft Flight Simulator · Publisher announcement or release notes ↗User ManualCowanSim · Gathered developer documentation

Type designator

↗ICAO Doc 8643 — aircraft type designatorsInternational Civil Aviation Organization · Public search data retrieved 2026-09-14; authority update 2026-09-03
AIRCRAFT AND FEEL

Built-in force-feedback profiles

Read the documentary basis, editable starting settings and remaining questions for the aircraft you fly. Each explanation refers to the exact profile revision shown.

Catalogue programme-20261022-v1 · 3 profile choices

FFB-BRIDGE BUILT-IN PROFILE

CowanSim R66

Free and ProRevision 4Inherited starting point

CowanSim R66: Hydraulic assistance motivates supported cyclic centering.

Aircraft and simulator scope

  • CowanSim R66 · CowanSim · MSFS 2020 · Add-on starting point
  • CowanSim R66 · CowanSim · MSFS 2024 · Add-on starting point

The simulator model and controls

The five-seat R66 uses a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft and has a separate baggage compartment. Its compact cabin and two-bladed main rotor retain the family outline of the smaller piston-powered R44. Certification was obtained in 2010.

This profile selects CowanSim R66 for MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024.

How this profile feels

Hydraulic assistance motivates supported cyclic centering. The spring stays independent of airspeed. Directed aerodynamic loading is omitted. Cyclic damping adds resistance to hardware motion.

Trim reset and the physical hydraulic controls retain separate system meanings. Local force trim is off. Autopilot following is off.

Controls and trim

The R66 has a turbine engine and hydraulically assisted cyclic and collective controls. Its main-rotor reference is separate from turbine spool speeds. CowanSim additionally documents SAS and controller-dependent trim reset for its own rendition.

The selected implementation

CowanSim’s software trim release/reset depends on centered or non-centering controllers and the selected SAS strategy in that aircraft’s edition.

About the values

The gains are normalized profile settings. They describe the chosen effect balance; hand force depends on the device and its output limits. IAS references are tuning values rather than operating limits. Physical acceptance of this revision remains pending.

Documentary review and sources

These decisions describe the documentary basis and remaining gaps for this revision. Aircraft documentation and a starting setting describe different kinds of evidence.

Aircraft and variant
Inherited

This profile selects CowanSim R66 for MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024.

Flight controls
Inherited

The R66 has a turbine engine and hydraulically assisted cyclic and collective controls. Its main-rotor reference is separate from turbine spool speeds. CowanSim additionally documents SAS and controller-dependent trim reset for its own rendition.

Trim
Inherited

Trim reset and the physical hydraulic controls retain separate system meanings. Local force trim is off. Autopilot following is off.

Autopilot and stability
Inherited

Autopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel.

Equipment
Inherited

CowanSim’s software trim release/reset depends on centered or non-centering controllers and the selected SAS strategy in that aircraft’s edition.

Speeds and limits
Inherited

The indicated-speed references set the profile response scale; they are separate from aircraft operating limits.

Simulator integration
Inherited

The profile targets msfs2020, msfs2024. Add-on-specific controls use only the supported references configured by this profile.

Force-feedback settings
Inherited

The settings define the profile’s effect balance. Device output limits affect physical hand force.

Starting settings and their rationale

These configured values are starting estimates. The explanations describe what each setting controls; physical validation appears separately below.

Estimated starting settings · revision 4
SettingStarting valueWhat it controls and why
Spring strengthStarting value0.14 What it controls and whyHydraulic assistance motivates supported cyclic centering. The baseline spring is 0.14. Low-speed spring blending is off.
Master force gainStarting value0.65 What it controls and whyScales overall profile strength while preserving effect balance, subject to device and output limits.
Profile force gainStarting value0 What it controls and whyThe 0 gain omits sustained directed airspeed loading. Spring resistance remains independent.
Force tuning speed/referenceStarting value110 ktWhat it controls and whySets the IAS reference for aerodynamic loading. It is an estimate, not published cruise TAS or a flight limit.
Spring response reference speedStarting value55.0 ktWhat it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed blend reaches baseline strength; high-speed stiffening also uses it.
Aileron force scaleStarting value0.72 What it controls and whyRoll and pitch aerodynamic scales are 0.72 and 1, respectively. These stored weights do not create directed aerodynamic loading while that term is inactive. No custom spring-travel curve is enabled.
Elevator force scaleStarting value1 What it controls and whyScales pitch aerodynamic loading; pitch spring travel and trim responses are separate settings.
Trim feelStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyRetained for compatibility and group membership. Trim relief, rather than this flag, controls centre movement.
Trim reliefStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyAllows trim relief with supported control law and valid telemetry. Axis authorities set its amount.
Autopilot followStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyAutopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel.
Autopilot neutral holdStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyPermits centering hold during a supported AP state, separate from following a moving target.
Output force limitStarting value0.55 What it controls and whyCaps directed-force output. Native spring effects and device limits remain separate.
All 44 starting settings and their rationale

The settings define the profile’s effect balance. Device output limits affect physical hand force.

Estimated starting settings · revision 4
SettingStarting valueWhat it controls and why
Spring strengthStarting value0.14 What it controls and whyHydraulic assistance motivates supported cyclic centering. The baseline spring is 0.14. Low-speed spring blending is off.
Spring deadbandStarting value0.02 What it controls and whySets travel around the centre before the baseline spring resists. Smaller values engage it sooner.
Profile force gainStarting value0 What it controls and whyThe 0 gain omits sustained directed airspeed loading. Spring resistance remains independent.
Master force gainStarting value0.65 What it controls and whyScales overall profile strength while preserving effect balance, subject to device and output limits.
QBlend EnabledStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyAllows baseline spring strength to rise with indicated airspeed where the control law permits it.
QSpring Minimum FactorStarting value1 What it controls and whySets low-speed spring strength as a fraction of baseline when blending is enabled. One keeps full strength.
QSpring Start KnotsStarting value8 ktWhat it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed spring blend starts rising. This is a feel threshold, not a flight limit.
Spring response reference speedStarting value55.0 ktWhat it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed blend reaches baseline strength; high-speed stiffening also uses it.
Force tuning speed/referenceStarting value110 ktWhat it controls and whySets the IAS reference for aerodynamic loading. It is an estimate, not published cruise TAS or a flight limit.
Airspeed spring stiffening gainStarting value0 What it controls and whyAdds permitted spring resistance above the full-blend speed. Zero removes this high-speed increase.
Airspeed spring stiffening limitStarting value5 What it controls and whyLimits the squared airspeed ratio used for high-speed spring stiffening; it is not a device-force cap.
Aileron force scaleStarting value0.72 What it controls and whyRoll and pitch aerodynamic scales are 0.72 and 1, respectively. These stored weights do not create directed aerodynamic loading while that term is inactive. No custom spring-travel curve is enabled.
Elevator force scaleStarting value1 What it controls and whyScales pitch aerodynamic loading; pitch spring travel and trim responses are separate settings.
Output force limitStarting value0.55 What it controls and whyCaps directed-force output. Native spring effects and device limits remain separate.
Trim feelStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyRetained for compatibility and group membership. Trim relief, rather than this flag, controls centre movement.
Trim reliefStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyAllows trim relief with supported control law and valid telemetry. Axis authorities set its amount.
Elevator AuthorityStarting value0 What it controls and whyScales supported pitch-trim relief and permitted centre movement. Zero removes pitch response.
Aileron AuthorityStarting value0 What it controls and whyScales supported roll-trim relief and permitted centre movement. Zero removes roll response.
Force Trim EnabledStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyTrim reset and the physical hydraulic controls retain separate system meanings. Local force trim is off. The stored latch parameters are inactive; the profile does not supply a local hold-where-left neutral.
GLoad EnabledStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyAllows load-factor changes to modify permitted spring laws. Passive fly-by-wire feel can suppress it.
Rate Damping EnabledStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyEnables rate damping with the configured coefficients and control law.
Autopilot followStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyAutopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel.
Autopilot follow authorityStarting value0.05 What it controls and whySets admitted AP-follow gain, not a percentage of travel. Runtime ownership and input limits still apply.
Autopilot neutral holdStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyPermits centering hold during a supported AP state, separate from following a moving target.
Autopilot neutral hold strengthStarting value0.6 What it controls and whySets admitted AP neutral-hold strength; inactive while neutral hold is disabled.
EnabledStarting valueEnabled What it controls and whyEnables aerodynamic cues; each still needs nonzero strength and its simulator conditions.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets stall-buffet strength. Zero removes the cue without changing simulator stalls or warnings.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets high-Mach buffet strength; onset and full-strength thresholds are separate.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets flap buffet at the configured position and speed gates. Flap movement texture is separate.
Maximum flap indexStarting value1 What it controls and whySets the final flap index for detent normalization. UP plus three detents uses maximum index3.
Minimum flap indexStarting value1 What it controls and whySets the first flap detent that admits buffet; this is a handle index, not degrees.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets gear aerodynamic buffet; movement and ground-contact cues are separate.
Shaker EnabledStarting valueDisabled What it controls and whyPermits shaker at supported warning conditions; the switch does not establish aircraft equipment.
Stick shaker amplitudeStarting value0.5 What it controls and whySets triggered shaker strength; inactive while the shaker feature is disabled.
EnabledStarting valueEnabled What it controls and whyEnables ground effects; each still needs its own strength and contact or motion telemetry.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets rolling texture strength, modified by speed, surface and undercarriage configuration.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets gear-bump texture during ground motion, separate from touchdown impact.
GainStarting value0.5 What it controls and whySets landing-impact strength; landing telemetry and response shape determine the pulse.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets reverse-thrust vibration with valid reverser and engine conditions. Zero removes the cue.
EnabledStarting valueEnabled What it controls and whyEnables engine cues with nonzero settings and valid running-engine telemetry.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets estimated engine vibration using configured telemetry and response, not measured cockpit vibration.
EnabledStarting valueEnabled What it controls and whyEnables accessory cues with configured strengths and observed accessory movement.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets texture from observed flap movement; a command without movement does not establish the cue.
GainStarting value0 What it controls and whySets texture from observed gear movement, separate from aerodynamic and touchdown effects.
Limits and open questions
  • CowanSim R66; msfs2020, msfs2024. Previously observed titles and implementation identifiers are retained; installed matching remains deferred.
  • Rotorcraft cyclic with light estimated support; no fixed-wing IAS/Q loading, trim-tab model or body-rate torque. Hardware balance remains device-specific.
  • Aircraft owns SAS/FTR software offsets. Bridge local FTR and fixed-wing trim relief remain off by default to avoid two independent centers. Command names do not establish a readable trim-position contract.
  • Use the matching Cowan MSFS SAS/AP system; spring-centered and non-centering procedures differ. No AP servo target is inferred from an engagement flag. AP servo-follow and neutral hold remain disabled; engagement indicators are not force-demand signals.
  • R66 turbine helicopter with fixed skids; manual p.5 maps FTR to ROTOR TRIM RESET. The collective and throttle remain different axes. Periodic rotor frequency stays off until the applicable telemetry/rpm scale is qualified; blade count is configuration metadata.
  • 110 KIAS is an estimated feel reference, not cruise TAS or a certified limit. No invented Mach, VNE or weight scheduling.
  • Read-only native telemetry for aircraft motion and accessory positions. Custom switches, display animations and mode lamps are not calibrated servo targets. No unverified LVars/datarefs or simulator writes.
  • Spring 0.14; lateral scale 0.72; trim authorities 0/0; per-axis output cap .55. Editable engineering estimates, not measured hand forces. No body-rate torque, surface following or fabricated hydraulic-failure loads.
  • New physical and installed-product checks deferred by owner. Existing separately recorded acceptance retains its original device, simulator, add-on and version limits. Source review does not broaden custom telemetry acceptance.
  • Only actual accessory position changes drive movement texture; static drag and command-triggered kicks are disabled. Select and save an aircraft default when telemetry lacks a discriminating developer/configuration identity.

Physical validation

No physical force validation is recorded in this public catalogue for this revision. Documentary review and software checks do not establish how a particular device feels.

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Trim relief
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