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DIY Helicopter Keyboard Modification Demonstration:
R22 Engine Start
Click Here to download your free R22 Checklist.
We're going to use the DIY Helicopter Keyboard Mod to start the engine of the default Robinson
R22 in FSX.
We're starting with a cold and dark cockpit. The engine is off.
If you've started the flight with the engine running, see this video for the R22 shut down procedure.
You can print out the free R22 checklist from the DIYflightsims website. The link is in the
description. This checklist has been modified to work with the Keyboard Mod and FSX.
Select the 2D cockpit with the main panel, collective and pedestal panel visible
If you don't see the radio, it could be hiding under the pedestal panel.
Here's a little hint: you can save the flight right now. That way, whenever you want the R22, you
can load this cold and dark cockpit with the proper panels displayed and then all you need to do is
tell FSX which airport to start from.
So let's check off these Checklist items.
Flight controls: full travel
Collective: down, and adjust the friction, if needed
Throttle closed.
If you have an available slider control, you can assign it as the helicopter throttle.
Governor off
Carb heat off
Mixture rich
All switches off, and make sure that Clutch is Disengaged
Altimeter set
Ok now we're really ready to start this helicopter.
Master switch on
Prime by using the throttle
Clear the area.
Strobes on
Now to turn the key, push Select, then press the Start button 4 times
Then engage the Clutch, and turn on the Alternator.
That's the start procedure for a real Robinson R22, but in Flight Simulator X, that kills the engine.
Here's a slightly different technique to get your motor running.
Turn the key like before, Select then press the Start button repeatedly,
Hit the Clutch, Alternator, and hit that Start button some more
the rotors have started turning
Ok, now you can stop mashing the Start button.
Check Starter Light is off
Set throttle to 55%
Oil pressure in the green
Radio on
If you don't see your radio, it might be hiding under the pedestal window.
Clutch light out
Warm up at 70 to 75% RPM
Engine gauges in the green
All warning lights should be out, but FSX sometimes still shows the Low RPM light
We're going to check the magnetos by using these three buttons. Press Select, then press the
OFF button to turn the key to the right mag.
You should see a slight reduction in RPM. It's barely noticeable in FSX.
Now press this button to turn the key back to Both and the RPM should come back up to where it
was.
Push Off two times to click the key to the Left mag.
Again, check for the RPM drop, and then click back to Both.
Check the Carb Heat.
This is the Carburetor Air Temperature gauge.
Another slight RPM drop.
Carb Heat off
We do a Sprag Clutch check in the R22, but FSX does not simulate the needle split between the
engine and rotor RPM.
Check the doors
Governor on
Full throttle
We're supposed to check our warning horn and light at 97% RPM, but FSX doesn't completely
simulate that either.
Lights as required
All warning lights should be out now.
VC
Now, we're ready to do some flying!
R22 Engine Start
Click Here to download your free R22 Checklist.
We're going to use the DIY Helicopter Keyboard Mod to start the engine of the default Robinson
R22 in FSX.
We're starting with a cold and dark cockpit. The engine is off.
If you've started the flight with the engine running, see this video for the R22 shut down procedure.
You can print out the free R22 checklist from the DIYflightsims website. The link is in the
description. This checklist has been modified to work with the Keyboard Mod and FSX.
Select the 2D cockpit with the main panel, collective and pedestal panel visible
If you don't see the radio, it could be hiding under the pedestal panel.
Here's a little hint: you can save the flight right now. That way, whenever you want the R22, you
can load this cold and dark cockpit with the proper panels displayed and then all you need to do is
tell FSX which airport to start from.
So let's check off these Checklist items.
Flight controls: full travel
Collective: down, and adjust the friction, if needed
Throttle closed.
If you have an available slider control, you can assign it as the helicopter throttle.
Governor off
Carb heat off
Mixture rich
All switches off, and make sure that Clutch is Disengaged
Altimeter set
Ok now we're really ready to start this helicopter.
Master switch on
Prime by using the throttle
Clear the area.
Strobes on
Now to turn the key, push Select, then press the Start button 4 times
Then engage the Clutch, and turn on the Alternator.
That's the start procedure for a real Robinson R22, but in Flight Simulator X, that kills the engine.
Here's a slightly different technique to get your motor running.
Turn the key like before, Select then press the Start button repeatedly,
Hit the Clutch, Alternator, and hit that Start button some more
the rotors have started turning
Ok, now you can stop mashing the Start button.
Check Starter Light is off
Set throttle to 55%
Oil pressure in the green
Radio on
If you don't see your radio, it might be hiding under the pedestal window.
Clutch light out
Warm up at 70 to 75% RPM
Engine gauges in the green
All warning lights should be out, but FSX sometimes still shows the Low RPM light
We're going to check the magnetos by using these three buttons. Press Select, then press the
OFF button to turn the key to the right mag.
You should see a slight reduction in RPM. It's barely noticeable in FSX.
Now press this button to turn the key back to Both and the RPM should come back up to where it
was.
Push Off two times to click the key to the Left mag.
Again, check for the RPM drop, and then click back to Both.
Check the Carb Heat.
This is the Carburetor Air Temperature gauge.
Another slight RPM drop.
Carb Heat off
We do a Sprag Clutch check in the R22, but FSX does not simulate the needle split between the
engine and rotor RPM.
Check the doors
Governor on
Full throttle
We're supposed to check our warning horn and light at 97% RPM, but FSX doesn't completely
simulate that either.
Lights as required
All warning lights should be out now.
VC
Now, we're ready to do some flying!
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