Cowan Bell 222 takeoff and landing training

[@NegdoshaManido]

Love the 222! The Cowan 206 and 500E in MSFS have really simple flight models. Fun as heck to fly, like for sightseeing around Sedona, but not very realistic. The FlyInside 206 feels alot like the UH-1 in DCS, but with the expected lighter feel that aircraft would have comparatively. Of course, the FlyInside Bell 47 and 206 make use of their heli app that gives them their own flight characteristics without using the MSFS flight dynamics. I hope to see the 222 in MSFS soon! Thanks for the video! 🙂

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

msfs has very nice scenery graphics but unfortunately the flight model doesn't even come close to the realistic flight model offered by x-plane. They are two sims aimed at different people, those who want to learn to fly by facing the difficulty of the case or those who simply want to fly and enjoy the scenery.

[@ImpendingJoker]

@@alfonsogiordano-72 This has already been debunked by both RL pilots and sim pilots running the same aircraft side by side in XPlane and MSFS. It is one thing to say that you prefer XPlane over MSFS but do not say something that has already been proven to be false many times over.

[@cmm3338]

@@ImpendingJoker Agreed, it is not accurate.

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

@@ImpendingJoker I have used Flight simulator since 1998, and I have collected all versions up to X. I started using x-plane 11 about 1 year ago, also because after trying xp10 in 2011 I was not satisfied with how the helicopters were made, I mean technically. Now trying Msfs2020 I have seen a big leap in quality in the scenarios compared to previous versions, but technically x-plane is superior because it focuses more on the aircraft technique than on the scenarios however realistic and animated those of msfs can be. Then there is also DCS which in my opinion is in first place in the ranking for having the collision physics active as well but to use it in deep you need a military system knowledge. However it depends what you are looking for in a simulation software. I use XP mostly because I'm interested in improving my piloting, and I use Msfs when I want to relax and enjoy realistic scenery. Then everyone has their own opinions, mine are these! However I didn't get Flyinside 206 yet so I don't know if fm is different from microsoft standard fm...... Will try it and will see if my opinion can change.......

[@ImpendingJoker]

@@alfonsogiordano-72 Your opinion is still based on incorrect information. MSFS CFD has made the simulator every bit as good as XPlane. I too have flown just about every flight simulator out there, including some rather obscure ones that you've most likely even heard of like Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Simulator, the Jet Fighter series and many under the Jane's brand from EA this includes all versions of XPlane and MS Flight Simulator, MS Flight, and MSFS as well as subLogic's Flight Simulator(where they ALL got their start), add to this I am a real world aviator both in and out of the military, and I can tell you without a doubt that XPlane is no longer the most realistic simulator out there, and truthfully, since A2A introduced Accu-sim technology to FSX and P3D XPlane couldn't hold a candle to it. Now, I will say that as things stand at the moment that helicopters in MSFS aren't great but they are getting better, and every developer is different. I flew the helicopters in XPlane 12 and I laughed at how easy the Robinson was to fly when it should be very squirrelly. So, no, XPlane doesn't even come as close as DCS does to helicopters.

[@Dee-Jay]

Wonderful, so sad it doesn't features Airwolf actual shapes. Would be so cool to have the modified airframe and more accurate paint color (Phantom grey instead of black).

[@clearedtoland72]

I see that it is xplane! Guess us commenters should learn to watch first. Nice video! Keep it up

[@paulcastillo1310]

I wood like to have rhe real Air airwolf

[@hrbeta]

Excellent Alfonso, best video in this genre I have watched. Flawless piloting and video editing. Can I ask which programs did you use to accomplish this results? Thanks.

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

Thank you friend. For the video editing I use wondershare filmora pro but to record the flight I use the nvidia geforce experience features that capture both audio and video streams

[@bcsimpilot3497]

Very nice as usual however....I find the look of the gauges to be somewhat...flat. Looks like a print. The rest is classic. By the way, you heard Cowan is testing the 500e for MFS2020 right? Helisimmer just announced it! YAHOOOOO love that choppah!

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

Hi, the gauges looks flat maybe because on xp11 with almost graphic settings to the max I have to use 2k version to avoid to loose fps, but I will try 4k as soon as possible. Regarding the 500E I didn't hear nothing yet also I'm waiting the port to xp12 of 222B that is the only missing port till now from cowan also because the last update brings them back to almost a year ago

[@patriciacowan5961]

Awesome! I love the name Cowan. That is my last name. Awesome video! 😎

[@GeoffBertie]

The reviewed craft has wheels that were not demonstrated, which would suggest that they have not been programed to do so.

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

Sorry what do you mean?

[@normg2242]

Very good skills!

[@ffffula5549]

I bought it, but it doesn't seem to cause a vortex ring state. I thought that the reality of this aircraft was not as good as the R44, but maybe I'm wrong?

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

If you slow down suddenly with high pitch up rate and zero collective and then pitch down to level rising collective, if your velocity is too low you'll get the vortex state if you don't get velocity again in every direction you'll try

[@richardmiller6670]

Does that copter have remote to open doors and start engine if they have remote control

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

no, and like 70s TV, to change the channel you need to do it with your fingers

[@Unknown_Ooh]

How did you get the EFB? That doesn't come with the aircraft right?

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

Sorry, explain what you mean with EFB? Don't know the acronym

[@Bene-ku5kp]

Where can I find the tablet? My version don't have it!

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

You have to search by google "avitab plugin" for xp11 or xp12 version first, download the correct version and install it in the Resource/Plugin folder, than reload xplane and magically the tab will appear in the cockpit of 222b when you will reload it forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/44825-avitab-vr-compatible-tablet-with-pdf-viewer-moving-maps-and-more/

[@MarcosDelgado-e3x]

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[@electromov84]

lobo del aire 😍❤️ omg i need for flight simulator 2020

[@MarcosDelgado-e3x]

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[@johnwicks4936]

I hope Cowan brings this to MSFS soon!

[@Skaska]

Please not. Cowan helis are so bad in msfs. Hope a better developer will do them.

[@johnwicks4936]

@@Skaska Nothing wrong with Cowan helis, the problem is MSFS. Hopefully the heli changes will fix things in the next sim update next month.

[@Skaska]

@@johnwicks4936 I do hope a lot

[@ImpendingJoker]

@@johnwicks4936 Nothing wrong with helicopters in MSFS as they stand now. I have found that most people just don't have the first clue on how to fly them in the first place so when the spin out of control and crash, they blame it on MSFS and not their lack of skill, knowledge and experience. While I freely admit the helicopters in MSFS are not perfect, they are not the unflyable monsters that so many people make them out to be. I have yet to crash or spin out of control one in the Bell 407 or the Guimbal.

[@johnwicks4936]

@@ImpendingJoker That’s not what I meant by the problem is MSFS. I fly helicopters all the time in DCS, Xplane 11 and MSFS but the Heli physics are in their infant stage in MSFS right now. If you look at what is coming in the next Sim update in March there are many fixes happening for helicopters. Some 3rd party devs are still using their own flight models like Flyinside. Hopefully things will mature and there will no longer be a need for this. I agree that helis are very flyable in MSFS but if you turn off the assists the helicopters are still too easy to fly. The throttles can not be properly mapped etc. That was all I meant. Cowan has chosen to use the stock MSFS flight model so for right now it doesn’t feel quite as good as an external flight model. They chose not to have to adapt later.

[@RotorWingsAviation]

Top!!

[@markbenelli7569]

Yeah Airwolf! 😂

[@monostripezebras]

nice

[@tranquangkhiet]

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[@alfonsogiordano-72]

Thank you, just a lot of training :)

[@keithdriggers9578]

Where can i get this?

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

store.x-plane.org/CowanSim-222B_p_1369.html or double package store.x-plane.org/CowanSim-222-B-UT_p_1371.html

[@keithdriggers9578]

@@alfonsogiordano-72 Thank you sir, what do i need to fly this awesome bird? I have a RF controller, will that do?

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

@@keithdriggers9578 you need a flight control system to get best experience and to learn what it means to pilot a real hely. I think it's enough to begin with a x56 logitech flight control system and a CH pro Pedals or other brand. The best should be the "puma x" control system but it is very expensive and not for everyone.......

[@keithdriggers9578]

@@alfonsogiordano-72 Thanks.

[@clearedtoland72]

Xplane?

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

Yes friend, xplane 11 for now..... As soon as will be available xp12 conversion will do another clip updated

[@inagerli]

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[@SueliEmy-om8mg]

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[@Blueesteel_]

They need to work on a bell 429

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

In truth, I don't like the 429 at all, I'd rather have the four-blade version of the 222, i.e. the 430

[@Blueesteel_]

@@alfonsogiordano-72 yes it was a typo my bad… I’m a police officer and my dept uses the bell 429

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

@@Blueesteel_ watching some videos, I have to say that it's interesting especially looking at its profile and that tail rotor that looks like the ah64 apache, what I don't like is the pointed windshield when you look at it from the front..... anyway, everything that has a propeller on the roof fascinates me :)

[@mikew8914]

If it doesn't have rocket boosters or scream when you go side to side. Then I don't want it. Bring me airwolf.

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

it would be nice if someone made a mod based on cowan 222 with retro rockets, missiles and cannons

[@MarcosDelgado-e3x]

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[@paulcastillo1310]

But it's cool if not the real one

[@The_Fabio_Fernandes]

Unfortunally its not that good in FS2020 :(

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

tell it to joshua cowan, maybe he'll go back to work for xplane, although I don't believe it.

[@MarcosDelgado-e3x]

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[@rubes3927]

Never ever raise the landing gear in hover!!! If I was your instructor sitting next to you I’d slap a newspaper over your head! 😆 if you lose an engine, lose tail rotor thrust or have a jammed control you’ll need to roll off throttle and settle immediately, so you’d be wiring off a machine that could’ve landed pretty much normally 😂😤

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

Of course you are right, but since it is a simulator, I can also land without landing gear softly..... 😂😂😂

[@stevejones924]

It looks like a killer whale😊

[@jaseward8127]

The poor scenery makes the Aircraft look unrealistic.

[@alfonsogiordano-72]

It's quite enough what xp11 offer IMHO, we are waiting the xp12 version but, in any case, xplane has been tought to learn to pilot, for the realistic scenery there is msfs