Thanks, Murf

It's strange to see a helicopter flying without a pilot.

Fixed, after restarting X-plane 12 I could use the menu to adjust everything! What a beautiful helicopter!

Looks like some kind of error, I can't download the 2k version

What config file do I need to delete or reset to get the view back to default (when I first loaded it up after install)?

I already fly with MD500 on my XP11.

But now, on my all new XP12, it's impossible to take off. I download the MD500 XP12 version (thanks CowanSim, it's free ! 😃) but now i can't take off.

Because my english it not the best, i made a video to see you the problem.

If someone have an idéa because i tryed everything ! I already send my log tu Cowan.

https://youtu.be/6oC2sayVths

@+

Thanks in advance.

G.

Upon loading into the sim I've been met with this message: "One or more issues were found with this sound bank.", and as you would expect, there are no sounds coming from the model whatsoever. 

Looking into the Log file, from this excerpt:

dlerror:dlopen(/Desktop/X-Plane 12/Aircraft/Add Ons/XP12_CowanSim-500E-v1.20b4 4K/plugins/500E/64/mac.xpl, 0x0006): tried: Desktop/X-Plane 12/Aircraft/Add Ons/XP12_CowanSim-500E-v1.20b4 4K/plugins/500E/64/mac.xpl' (mach-o file, but is an incompatible architecture (have 'x86_64', need 'arm64')), '/System/Volumes/Preboot/Cryptexes/OS/Users/Desktop/X-Plane 12/Aircraft/Add Ons/XP12_CowanSim-500E-v1.20b4 4K/plugins/500E/64/mac.xpl' (no such file), '/Users/Desktop/X-Plane 12/Aircraft/Add Ons/XP12_CowanSim-500E-v1.20b4 4K/plugins/500E/64/mac.xpl' (mach-o file, but is an incompatible architecture (have 'x86_64', need 'arm64'))
[xlua/mac_x64/xlua.xpl]: Dataref 'sim/weather/temperature_ambient_c' has been replaced. Please use the new name.
Loaded: /Desktop/X-Plane 12/Aircraft/Add Ons/XP12_CowanSim-500E-v1.20b4 4K/plugins/xlua/mac_x64/xlua.xpl (com.x-plane.xlua.1.2.0r1).

 ..it appears that, although it is MacOs compatible, it is only working with x86_64 systems, not ARM 64. 

Does that sound like a correct assessment?

Is there any version of this that is confirmed working with Apple chips? (M2 MAX) 

Are there any workarounds that I should look into? 

I was really looking forward to getting into the 500E.. Bummer!

Any help would be appreciated:)

Log.txt

Hi everyone. I just wanted to touch base and start a thread for change-log and updates info.

There are some minor bugs that affect a small percentage of users right now. The fixes will be in the very first update.

1. Cyclic in VR. The manipulator settings inside of the "500E_vrconfig" file in the main directory needs a change to work properly. This only affects users who do not use a physical joystick or cyclic, but use only the VR controller to grab the virtual cyclic to fly. If you want to fix this issue before the update comes out then you can use what is below. Simply open the "500E_vrconfig" and replace the similar section under "YOKE".

BEGIN_MANIP drag_xy sim/cockpit2/controls/yoke_roll_ratio sim/cockpit2/controls/yoke_pitch_ratio
    YOKE_MANIP_ROTATE -0.208478 -1.458990 0.519861 1 0 0 -3 3 -0.208478 -1.458990 0.519861 0.000000 -0.000000 1.000000  3 -3
END_MANIP

2. The ADF receiver. For some reason the ADF power is randomly shutting off. Maybe corroded wires? This is being investigated and will be fixed in the first update.

3. The throttle. This is just a visual flaw. If you're using physical hardware to control the twist throttle then when at max rotation the animation will flicker. The folder attached to this post can be downloaded and extracted into your main 500E directory to fix this issue. Simply extract and overwrite. Make sure you do it to both if you're using 4K and 2K.

4. Strobe. The draw order got messed up when last edits were happening so the strobe light on the tail is hidden. Sorry, this will also be in the very first update.

5. If you're having issues with the throttle mapping then make sure you follow the manual. There have been lots of users confused with this part. Mapping a hardware device to the throttle requires mapping that device to "wing sweep" NOT "throttle". Simple fix.

6. If you pull on the collective and the helicopter jumps off of the ground uncontrollably then you have not set up your collective correctly. It's backwards. To correct this set your collective axis up by clicking the reverse check box. I know, it sounds backwards, but this axis should be reversed for most users.

7. In rare cases the helicopter may "bounce" around on the ground while sitting with the engine off. If this "jittering" is happening on your machine then you need to increase the model frames as the manual states. Go to "settings", the "general" tab, down to "flight model" then change the "flight models per frame" up a notch. If it's still happening then up another notch until it's not happening. This is rare for this bird but a couple people have mentioned it.

We want updates to have some weight to them so it will be a bit before these items are fixed and much more is added. No date but I will say soon. I hope you enjoy the helicopter as much as I do. She has a bright future. Stay tuned. 

You can find the change logs on my website as well.

https://cowansim.com/change-log/

Have fun!

Josh

plugins.zip

The screen just says "Missing PMS 50 GTN750 download from https://pma50.com"

I've not checked them all. but earlier liveries seem fine.

I seek some help for a little frustating dilemma (because of my poor programming knowledge !!) getting me stuck with the "Cowansim MD500E" Helo Fuel pump start switch.

I have identified with Datareftool the dataref needed to operate the 500E Start switch as in the picture below and it works when I implement a "1 for ON" and a "0 for OFF" in the DRT edit window.

But when I implement this dataref in my xsaitekpanels.ini file to bind it to my Saitek panel Fuel Pump switch, it does not work like in the next picture

Am I misinterpreting the  int[16] value or something else ?? I'll be very grateful for any help in understanding what I'm doing wrong.

Thanks in advance.

Automated start from the menu works fine.  

FWIW, I have some experience in a real MD500 and have a fleet of X-Plane helos... I don't think I'm doing it wrong. 

Log attached. Any help appreciated.

Log.txt

I saw other weird rain artifacts on some other birds, can't say if it's due to XP (v12.05) or the addon.

Thanks !

edit: in flight, the water run is quite messy and erratic but that is probably coming from XP itself since I can see that on few other addons.

With the latest v12 version, master avionic switch is inop when using the standard panel.

Works fine with the alternate/default panel.

Thanks !

Are there plans to install the same heliSAS on the MD500 that was installed on the Bell 206B and L?

Thanks

Thank, Murf

The XP12 updates include all the new features like new lighting, FMOD sounds, flight model, rain effects and more.

Been away from helicopters for a while (I discovered gliders) and when I hopped in the Egg it did exactly what I asked. Including a loop and a roll.

Egg…. Roll…. Now I’m hungry.

Thanks in advance and great work on ALL of your helicopters!

It appears that there is only 1 needle on this gauge of the 500E..

I cut the engine fuel and there was no split as RPM dropped.

If so, is that going to be fixed ?