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AW109 SP 2.0 · X-Trident · X-Plane 12
Four-axis automation and twin-engine management
X-Trident's AW109SP 2.0 documentation lists SAS, attitude and upper autopilot modes, together with automatic hover and take-off functions. FADEC and engine load-sharing are part of the twin-engine model. The developer also distinguishes some flight-model behaviour between X-Plane 11 and 12, so the simulator branch remains relevant.
AW109SP2.0 XP11/XP12 · Autopilot; Flight model
A300-600R · iniBuilds · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Trim and hydraulics in the A300 cockpit
The iniBuilds A300 guide identifies paired pitch-trim wheels, rudder-trim controls and hydraulic controls, and describes the flight-phase use of the autopilot. The dedicated guide keeps the A300's represented systems separate from the later Airbus sidestick families.
document snapshot; exact installed package not observed · PDF pp14-15,39; pedestal, overhead, climb checklist
A320neo v2 (iniBuilds) · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
The later bundled A320neo has its own systems guide
The iniBuilds guide explains load-factor-based fly-by-wire control and automatic trim, and separates autopilot, flight-director and autothrust indications. It describes the later A320neo implementation. These details should not be silently assigned to the original Asobo aircraft or to an independent A320 add-on.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.3,18 (printed17), visually rendered
Airbus A320neo V2 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
The later bundled A320neo has its own systems guide
The iniBuilds guide explains load-factor-based fly-by-wire control and automatic trim, and separates autopilot, flight-director and autothrust indications. It describes the later A320neo implementation. These details should not be silently assigned to the original Asobo aircraft or to an independent A320 add-on.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.3,18 (printed17), visually rendered
A380X · FlyByWire · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Fuel trim and flight controls are different systems
FlyByWire's A380X documentation separates trim-tank fuel management from the flight-control checks performed with the sidestick. It also identifies autopilot engagement and hydraulic shutdown procedures. Keeping those meanings of trim separate is useful when exploring a large, highly automated aircraft.
SOP snapshot; dated pages; installed aircraft build not observed · PDF pp13,29,40,83; after-start control check and climb
H125 · CowanSim · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Stability assistance and upper modes do different jobs
Cowan's HeloSAS uses small cyclic corrections to stabilise the helicopter. The manual distinguishes force-trim behaviour with SAS engaged and disengaged, and explains the difference between spring-centred and non-centring controls. Its upper autopilot modes become selectable above 44 knots in the documented implementation. Stability assistance, rotor-speed governing and route-following modes are separate systems.
Archived document; installed package version not observed · PDF pp.1-2
H125 · CowanSim · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Disconnecting an upper mode can leave SAS active
The X-Plane SAS guide distinguishes trim release, upper-mode disconnection and the underlying stability system. Its published force-trim-release and autopilot-disconnect commands have different effects: disconnecting the upper modes can preserve SAS. The documented 44-knot threshold applies to mode availability, not to a universal helicopter operating limit.
Archived X-Plane SAS/AP manual · PDF pp.1-4
H125 · CowanSim · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Separate controls for trim, hydraulics and mission equipment
The X-Plane H125 manual identifies cyclic trim, force-trim release and autopilot-off controls. It also describes the collective-mounted hydraulic switch and separate sling-load and servo-test controls. These functions have distinct purposes even when a desktop setup assigns several of them to buttons on the same device.
Cowan H125 guide copyright 2022 · PDF pp.8,21-24
H160 · Hype Performance Group · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Four-axis automation with a separate backup layer
HPG's H160 has a four-axis automatic flight-control system, two main computers and backup SAS. Cyclic trim release temporarily gives the pilot an input window, while beep trim changes meaning according to the active upper mode. The guide distinguishes autopilot-off, upper-mode-off and backup-cut actions, so those labels should not be collapsed into one generic disconnect.
Public H160 quick-start; revision not stated · PDF pp.3-4,26-27
An-225 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Six engines and a specialised loading interface
The An-225 guide shows separate pitch, roll and yaw trim controls and indicators, together with autopilot and hydraulic panels. Its electronic flight bag covers loading and ground services as well as navigation-related information. These features give the simulator aircraft practical context beyond its exceptional physical size.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.14-17,32
146 Professional · Just Flight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
An older regional jet's flight-control architecture
The 146 manual describes autopilot movement of the control columns and elevator servo tabs, automatic pitch trim and flap-dependent trim speed. It also explains the SYNC function and distinguishes stick shakers from the nose-down stall-identification force. These are separate systems and indications, not interchangeable names for one cockpit effect.
146 manual v2.4 · PDF pp.35,82; pitch controls and automatic trim
Duke family · Black Square · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The turbine conversion changes the engine story
Black Square's Turbine Duke models the Royal Turbine conversion with PT6A-35 engines, a different propulsion system from the piston Duke's turbocharged Lycomings. The manual describes persistent wear and failures, pressurisation and environmental systems, and a broad choice of navigation equipment. Period radios, the Century IV autopilot and optional modern GPS installations form distinct cockpit configurations.
Black Square Turbine Duke · PDF p.9; introduction and feature overview
