# Exterior Features

This section covers interactive and cosmetic elements of the aircraft exterior. For information about the various operational variants and liveries, please refer to [Configurations](/stratoware-miltech-simulations-bo105/product-information/configurations.md).

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### Covers

All covers must be removed before flight in walkaround mode, in accordance to procedures described in [Quick Start Guide](/stratoware-miltech-simulations-bo105/product-guides/quick-start-guide.md) and [Standard Procedures](/stratoware-miltech-simulations-bo105/product-guides/standard-procedures.md).

1. **Pitot Cover**: located below the cockpit door on LHS:

<figure><img src="/files/w00RWikcVHvXhNztaVA1" alt="" width="376"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. **Blade socks**: located on all four main blades and tail rotor blade. Clicking on one hides all others:

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<figure><img src="/files/hYMqDcME5jxYHNDq4gQJ" alt="" width="551"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. **Engine covers**: covering exhausts and inlet (except on military variant, as shown). Clicking on either hides both:

<figure><img src="/files/CZl1dpel0jpnj7zGuiNo" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The pitot cover and engine covers can be **REATTACHED** by first accessing the cargo bay via the rear clamshell doors:

<figure><img src="/files/rWJe6VrjHlrO81LMob45" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

And then clicking on the stowed covers:

<figure><img src="/files/UITAm7Gq6huyYRSCbUaH" alt="" width="449"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Alternatively, all covers and attachments can be toggled via the EFB "Bo 105 Options" app (below).
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### Ground-Handling Wheels

Located on both sides of the landing gear. Clicking on either hides both. They can also be toggled via the EFB "Bo 105 Options" app, similar to the covers:

<figure><img src="/files/pf5tvbcgQR26kRhKQ2at" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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These wheels are purely cosmetic and are not functional.
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### Landing Gear Condition

You may confirm the condition of the landing gear in certain variants (optional):

<figure><img src="/files/WSCncFieLbwoeKjxhcEH" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Fuel Cap

You may open/close the fuel tank cap, purely for cosmetic purposes:

<figure><img src="/files/Ko1WvbjmulKhyXOPh90J" alt="" width="489"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Battery Compartment

You may open the battery compartment and toggle the battery connection:

<figure><img src="/files/xn0cfJyhQ9gdtumPmHJd" alt="" width="441"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Cargo Bay

You may load or unload cosmetic items in the cargo bay by clicking `Left Mouse Button` and `Right Mouse Button` respectively. This can also be controlled via the EFB app.

<figure><img src="/files/AVE5RafVHmkMN1nN9bdr" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Snow Shoes / Bear Claws

Toggled via the EFB app:

<figure><img src="/files/2NMQLpWu7DlkkQAN5uaO" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Wire Strike Protection

Toggled via the EFB app:

<figure><img src="/files/tYyPwoqzCQV8dLKTgkmB" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Aerobatic Smoke Canisters

For an operational smoke effect during flight, the smoke canisters MUST BE LOADED during WALKAROUND. This is achieved by clicking on the canister holders and cycling through colours using `Left Mouse Button` and `Right Mouse Button`. Each side acts independently and you must load both sides for two smoke effects to spawn.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/zbbD95wI9b9N0Xb7RJOw" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Sling

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Manual Page to be expanded. Please check again in 72 hours.
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### Mountain Rescue Hoist

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Manual Page to be expanded. Please check again in 72 hours.
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### Floats

Using the floats variant, yellow floats are triggered when the helicopter makes contact with water:&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/DK1bIUcqXjgwFZ3n0mAJ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

These floats are functional and cannot be reset.&#x20;

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### ATGM Pods

The Military ATGM (anti-tank guided missile) variant comes equipped with 3 pod options. These options can be cycled through by using the `Left and Right Mouse Buttons`. Pods on the left and right hand side are synced and cannot be set separately.&#x20;

**State 1**: Empty

<figure><img src="/files/BZIjysxs0cP4VtJAMnBY" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**State 2**: Missiles

<figure><img src="/files/U6QjrXvwLeqnop2IcKUC" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**State 3:** German Flag Colours

<figure><img src="/files/opaNBs0mHuwN0ZmtiLdN" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Missile pods are purely cosmetic and are not functional.
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