Quick Start Guide

Let's get you flying.

Getting Started

The Bo 105 is a twin-engine, multi-role, light utility helicopter known for its manoeuvrability and precision control. Its rigid rotor head system grants the helicopter unparalleled agility, enabling it to perform aerobatic manoeuvres. As a result, the helicopter controls are extremely sensitive to small inputs and require deliberate and thoughtful control.

Control inputs translate almost instantaneously into aircraft movement, leaving very little margin for overcorrection. In certain situations, such as during takeoff, constant rudder pedal input may be required to prevent the aircraft from entering an uncontrolled yaw. Without it, the helicopter will spin rapidly and recovery is difficult. Mastering the Bo 105 takes considerable practice, but once the necessary muscle memory is developed, it never goes away.

For information about the included configurations and liveries, please see Configurations.

Configuring your Controls

Out of the box, MSFS will map your controls as follows:

• Throttle — Collective
• Elevator — Cyclic Longitudinal
• Aileron — Cyclic Lateral

This is generally sufficient to get you flying. However, we strongly recommend reviewing the Hardware Configuration and Keybinds Guide pages for guidance on configuring your controls, as well as several mission and utility systems.

Cold-and-Dark Quick Start & Fly

This is a simplified start-up guide for all configurations of the Bo 105. For information on the location of specific switches, please view Cockpit Layout.

For detailed checklists, please refer to: Standard Procedures