To Cron:
I agree that Microsoft FS does not have the best helo flight model.
I have been using X-Plane, which also supports helos, in fact it uses "blade element theory" to predict rotor behavior.
Using full size cyclic,collective, and pedals (which I chose to design and build rather than buy), I learned to hover, do quickstops, autorotate, etc.
Now the next goal is to have an external panel and cockpit enclosure for for even more realism.
My advice would be to try using X-Plane <A HREF="http://www.x-plane.com" TARGET="_blank">http://www.x-plane.com</A>
Helicopter flight controls are highly recomended.If you don't relish building them, here are some links...
<A HREF="http://www.flight-link.com/rotohard/index.html" TARGET="_blank">http://www.flight-link.com/rotohard/index.html</A>
<A HREF="http://www.rcsimulations.com/switch.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://www.rcsimulations.com/switch.htm</A>
and select Flight Controls and Hardware
then goto Control Panels and Systems.
[This message has been edited by Try_Cyclic (edited 05 December 2000).]