MD500E Helicopter

[FlyTexas]

A very nice MD500E helo has been uploaded to flightsim.com. File name is fs04md5g.zip. This is a very well done update of the Nemeth brothers freeware MD500E. You can tell that the author really put a lot of work into this helo. She flies just as good as she looks too.

Brian

[VPL Paolo Lao]

Thanks for the HU Brian, do you now see the skids outside on VC view?

[Odie]

Downloading now ! Thanks for the tip, sir ! Don't fly the helos as much as I used to...gotta dust off the rotors and take a hop.

[FlyTexas]

Thanks for the HU Brian, do you now see the skids outside on VC view?

Yes, but you'll have to open the door. :d Oh and the helo comes with custom sounds which are fantastic!!

Brian

[AusWilko]

I suck big time when it comes to flying choppers but that sure looks nice

[FlyTexas]

I suck big time when it comes to flying choppers but that sure looks nice

:costumes: Me too, but I can actually fly this one. I just flew in a thunderstorm and still was able to make a decent landing. She really flies very well.

Brian

[PeteHam]

Might have to get this

I've had the original 500E in the sim for several years and love it.

How does this updated one compare?

Pete.

[FlyTexas]

Might have to get this

I've had the original 500E in the sim for several years and love it.

How does this updated one compare?

Pete.

This one is light-years ahead of the previous version, imho. New instruments, new texturing, new sounds, new FDE - the author has almost rebuilt the entire helo....even the MDL file has been reworked. This model has now become my default "modern" helicopter.

Brian

[euroastar350]

I checked the model file with the garmin package and the model file with the original Nemeth release and they are both the same file size. The only thing I see that he updated was the handling of the helicopter, sounds, panel/gauges. other then that, awesome work.

Now if he really wants to tinker with the model, he can let me know and I can provide him with the material needed

[VPL Paolo Lao]

Thanks for the reply Brian, you dont see that on the old model, IMHO its good to know that it's there

[Aztec]

Does anyone know whether repaints for the original model work with this update?

Also, looks the the EC120B has been updated too - it's up at Hovercontrol (FS2004_EC120B_2009_Garmin.zip)

Az

[FlyTexas]

Yes, repaints for the previous version (like the one shown below) appear to work just fine with the updated model. Thanks for the tip regarding the EC120B. :ernae:

Brian

[FlyTexas]

Here are a few screenies of the EC120B which Aztec mentioned. The author of the MD500E has created another real beauty!

Brian

[Aztec]

Thanks Brian

Out of interest, where'd you get that one? I've had a look on Avsim & Flightsim and there's not too many, although there's a few more at Hovercontrol.

Az

[NRM]

Aztec see here -->> http://64.34.169.161/cgi-bin/ifolio/...t=zip&bool=and

[FlyTexas]

Thanks Brian

Out of interest, where'd you get that one? I've had a look on Avsim & Flightsim and there's not too many, although there's a few more at Hovercontrol.

Az

The MD500E? I found that one at Hovercontrol. The file name is n8372f.zip. I did a search for "Nemeth" files in their FS9 repaint section. It was on the last page of files it found.

Brian

[AusWilko]

Just out of interest, should I be dumbing down the settings as in easy flight model for when I am wobbling around in a helicopter

and what is considered the LevelD of Helicopters?

I am enjoying the EC120B and MD500, I also have a NH90 with a nice Aussie paint but it is only a 2D pit and a beast to fly but it sure looks nice.

[Aztec]

Thanks Brian, got it!

[jetstreamsky]

Just out of interest, should I be dumbing down the settings as in easy flight model for when I am wobbling around in a helicopter

Only a little, using low settings actually makes helos uncontrollable as you simply can't react properly, I find a setting of about 85% on the silders provides the best control and also make sure there's no dead zone on the x and y axis, otherwise you kill the responses needed to be stable.

[Motormouse]

Just out of interest, should I be dumbing down the settings as in easy flight model for when I am wobbling around in a helicopter

and what is considered the LevelD of Helicopters?

Dodosim (payware) Bell 206 I should think, uses the B206 model by Owen Hewitt ------> http://www.dodosim.com/

ttfn

Pete

[AusWilko]

Cheers for the info guys

[Wing_Z]

...what is considered the LevelD of Helicopters?...

Agree with Pete, Dodosim is one of a kind: will give you things like hot start engine melt downs.
But anything with Jordan Moore's name on it is bound to have a little edge.
Thanks Aztec for pointing out the EC120B - it is a real pleasure, now for some high-grade repaints...

[euroastar350]

Agree with Pete, Dodosim is one of a kind: will give you things like hot start engine melt downs.
But anything with Jordan Moore's name on it is bound to have a little edge.
Thanks Aztec for pointing out the EC120B - it is a real pleasure, now for some high-grade repaints...

Out of Jordan's 412 comes the Bell 205/UH1D/UH1H, 210, 212, 214B and additional 412 variants

[Naki]

Nice choppers

Agree with Pete, Dodosim is one of a kind: will give you things like hot start engine melt downs.
But anything with Jordan Moore's name on it is bound to have a little edge.
Thanks Aztec for pointing out the EC120B - it is a real pleasure, now for some high-grade repaints...

Can we expect NZ repaints Charl....?

[Wing_Z]

Can't remember if there's a paintkit...this might be a starter:
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.p...5619606&nseq=1