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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
H145 · Hype Performance Group · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Basic stabilisation, upper modes and trim release
HPG's AFCS reference distinguishes basic attitude stabilisation from upper modes such as altitude, airspeed, navigation and ground-trajectory control. Automatic trim is required for upper-mode operation, while cyclic trim release pauses the control logic for pilot input. The guide also describes follow-up-trim settings. Those modes are a substantial part of this add-on's identity, rather than a generic helicopter assistance switch.
HPG H145 online documentation · AFCS background, trim release and upper modes
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
H225 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Flight control and vibration control are separate systems
The H225 guide describes four-axis AFCS basic and upper modes, with trim-release controls for both cyclic and collective. It separately describes AVCS switches for cabin and cockpit vibration control. The similar-looking abbreviations refer to different systems: one manages flight control, while the other addresses vibration in the represented aircraft.
H225 user guide 1.0 · PDF pp.37-38,89-92
An-2 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Automatic slats and cockpit preparation
The An-2 guide describes the real aircraft's automatic leading-edge slats, then identifies trim circuit breakers and the control lock in its simulator cockpit documentation. The overview and the implementation notes serve different purposes and are kept in their source context.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.8,12,21
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
Beechcraft Baron 58 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
Trim and simulator control assignment
Laminar's Baron guide describes rudder trim and the electrical availability of the represented trim system. It also covers simulator peripheral assignment. The conventional-panel Baron is documented separately from glass-cockpit G58 implementations in other simulators.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.6,31
Beechcraft Baron 58 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 11
Trim and simulator control assignment
Laminar's Baron guide describes rudder trim and the electrical availability of the represented trim system. It also covers simulator peripheral assignment. The conventional-panel Baron is documented separately from glass-cockpit G58 implementations in other simulators.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.6,31
Beechcraft King Air C90B · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The smaller King Air's cockpit
The C90B guide identifies roll and yaw trim controls and the navigation and autopilot systems implemented in Laminar's aircraft. Its cockpit belongs to the 90-series King Air, with its own documentation rather than the equipment list of a larger King Air 350.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.6,29
Beechcraft King Air C90B · Laminar Research · X-Plane 11
The smaller King Air's cockpit
The C90B guide identifies roll and yaw trim controls and the navigation and autopilot systems implemented in Laminar's aircraft. Its cockpit belongs to the 90-series King Air, with its own documentation rather than the equipment list of a larger King Air 350.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.6,29
206 family · 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
