EC130 B4 Latest Topics

Autopilot‑related

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:42:31 +0000

I couldn’t engage the NAV autopilot to follow the flight route during tonight’s flight. I set a direct‑to waypoint in the flight plan, but the aircraft failed to execute it. What is the cause? This issue never occurred in version 1.4 before.

Add aircraft data to SimBrief

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:01:22 +0000

Could you provide the relevant aircraft data for SimBrief? I want to apply it directly to my flight plans instead of selecting other aircraft as substitutes every time I create a flight plan. This function is really necessary for me. Thank you for your hard work and wish you a nice day.

EC130 B4 Update V1.51 available ( V1.5 bug fix )

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:27:51 +0000

A new download version is available on the store :

Cockpit_obj bug fix ( clickable GNS430 pop-up ).
Integration of the TDS GTNXi GPS.

EC130 B4 Update V1.5 is out !

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:36:57 +0000

The new update is now available on the store : https://store.x-plane.org/EC130-B4-X-Plane-12_p_1792.html

Change log :

New rotor RPM regulation
Flight model optimization
Xplane terrain map on G500 version
New electric horizon
Pilot helmet
New liveries

StreamDeck Profile for This Helicopter

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:03:21 +0000

I'm the creator of the StreamDeck Plugin for X-Plane. Works for Mac. Untested on Windows (I don't have Windows sorry) but should work also because of the same infrastructure. (StreamDeck over Network to X-Plane 12)

This Special Profil for the EC130 is very useful to handle the copter without special key combinations. It uses directly the DataRefs from the EC130 itself. The Plugin and Profile is absolut free (OpenSource)

Please Checkout here:
https://forums.x-plane.org/files/file/99974-elgato-streamdeck-plugin-for-x-plane-with-dataref-data-transfer-works-with-macos/

Creators of this very nice Helicopter EC130 I hope its okay that I post this here. I think it is an real good value for users of this Helicopter. Thank you.

EC130 B4 Bug: VOR needle on analog gauge version

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:27:26 +0000

The navigation needle is not working on the HSI, I get the correct DME on the DME display but no movement on the needle what so ever. When I first tune the VOR the needle jumps and after that the needle does nothing no matter how I adjust. I made sure the NAV switch is on NAV1 and not GPS, It also doesn't work for NAV2

Tail number on panel

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:47:06 +0000

What texture file do I need to edit to change the tail number displayed on the panel?

Substance painter EC130 B4 paintkit

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:27:04 +0000

For the Substance painter users, EC130B4 painkit project is available for download here :

https://mega.nz/file/gWADVJxR#QftE_Epk7uKA2ywyCPGGvgMHsZCceb0kvtjKg4HJUnA

TDS GTNxi integration

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:16:53 +0000

The TDS GTNxi is now integrated to the EC130 B4.

For those who are using this plugin, just drop this file in the EC130 B4 main folder :

TDSGTN.zip

Radio altimeter

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:21:17 +0000

How activate the audible alarm on the radio altimeter? thanks

EC130 Mac quarantine flags

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:19:39 +0000

When i try and open the EC130 on my (Mac Sequoia 15.7.2) I get the quarantine flags warning.

Any idea how I can remove them for this Helicopter please?

IGE & OGE Calculation on VEMD

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:36:41 +0000

A strong feature on the EC VEMD are the engine power check pages and the performance page showing IGE & OGE limitations (once relevant data for weights is entered). Are you planning to include those pages and functionality in an upcoming release? Thank you.

What a beautiful helicopter

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:33:31 +0000

I am flying the EC130 un X-Plane 12 for one year now and I can say I love this helicopter and the way HSF has modeled it.

Great outside and inside view and realistic sounds. The flight model feels very realistic to me.

Very well done!

X-PlaneReviews : Update of the EC130 review with the 1.5 version.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 22:58:04 +0000

The new review of the EC130 B4 is out : https://xplanereviews.com/forums/topic/18826-aircraft-update-review-eurocopter-ec130-b4-v15-by-heli-simulations-france/

The review included the V1.4 and V1.5 update.

Thanks to @Stephen Dutton for this article ! 😉

V1.5 in progress !

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:11:30 +0000

I'm working on few things for the next update ...

A new electric horizon will be available. I want to say thank you to @LogicGate who allowed me to use his work. ( see topic here : https://forums.x-plane.org/forums/topic/265769-wip-gi-275/ )

It's a representation of a Gi 275, not full functionnal like the real one, but there is already a lot of indications ! ( attitude, speed, Vsped, autopilot indications, etc )

Additional liveries

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:36:36 +0000

Hello,

Since the EC130 has some iconic liveries, I propose to use this topic to discuss about the ones we are working on / that we made, in order to avoid duplications.

On my side C-GPHF from Phoenix Heli-Flight is taking shape 🙂

Variable RRPM

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:08:36 +0000

Perhaps for the next update, it will be great if this can be modelled.

More extensive aircraft persistence

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:40:01 +0000

Append XPersistence_config.txt in the EC-130's root folder with these datarefs to get persistence for almost all cockpit controls (in both panel variations):

sim/cockpit/gyros/gyr_free_slaved
sim/cockpit/misc/barometer_setting
sim/cockpit/radios/transponder_code
sim/cockpit/switches/EFIS_map_range_selector
sim/cockpit/switches/EFIS_shows_tcas
sim/cockpit/switches/EFIS_shows_weather
sim/cockpit/switches/pitot_heat_on
sim/cockpit2/switches/door_open
sim/cockpit2/gauges/actuators/radio_altimeter_bug_ft_pilot
sim/cockpit2/radios/actuators/audio_volume_nav1
sim/cockpit2/radios/actuators/audio_volume_nav2
sim/cockpit2/radios/actuators/audio_volume_com1
sim/cockpit2/radios/actuators/audio_volume_com2
sim/cockpit2/radios/actuators/marker_sens
sim/cockpit2/radios/actuators/HSI_source_select_pilot
sim/cockpit2/switches/generic_lights_switch
sim/cockpit2/switches/landing_lights_on
sim/cockpit2/switches/navigation_lights_on
sim/cockpit2/switches/wiper_speed
sim/cockpit2/switches/strobe_lights_on
sim/cockpit2/switches/taxi_light_on
sim/flightmodel/engine/ENGN_thro
sim/flightmodel/weight/m_fuel
sim/flightmodel/weight/m_stations
sim/time/timer_is_running_sec
sim/time/timer_elapsed_time_sec
HSF/ec130/Avitab
HSF/ec130/caddy
HSF/ec130/CollectiveHydCover
HSF/ec130/CollectiveHydSwitch
HSF/ec130/CollectiveLock
HSF/ec130/Cutoff
HSF/ec130/CutoffSafety
HSF/ec130/CyclicLock
HSF/ec130/ELT
HSF/ec130/EmerSwitch
HSF/ec130/floats_declenchement
HSF/ec130/GNS_enter
HSF/ec130/HelmetsOn
HSF/ec130/InstLightKnob
HSF/ec130/Kill_maglite
HSF/ec130/LandingLightPitchCommand
HSF/ec130/Light_mode_knob
HSF/ec130/NRLightKnob
HSF/ec130/RBF
HSF/ec130/RotorBrakeLever
HSF/ec130/StarterSafety
HSF/ec130/StarterSwitch
HSF/ec130/SystLightKnob
HSF/ec130/TabletToggle
HSF/ec130/thermal_knob0
HSF/ec130/VEMDLightKnob
HSF/ec130/dme/dme_mode
HSF/ec130/G500/enter
HSF/ec130/G500/indicator_switch
HSF/ec130/G500/PFD
HSF/ec130/SCU/avio
HSF/ec130/SCU/Bat
HSF/ec130/SCU/Bat_epu
HSF/ec130/SCU/DomeLT
HSF/ec130/SCU/FloatArm
HSF/ec130/SCU/fuel_p
HSF/ec130/SCU/Gene
HSF/ec130/SCU/InstLT1
HSF/ec130/SCU/InstLT2
HSF/ec130/SCU/Horn
HSF/ec130/SCU/SandF
HSF/ec130/SCU/Sling
HSF/ec130/VEMD/VEMDscreendownon
HSF/ec130/VEMD/VEMDscreenupon
HSF/ec130/VEMD/VEMDscroll

Throttle Mapping?

Tue, 13 May 2025 22:17:09 +0000

Trying to configure my Puma Flight Trainer controls and so far have been unable to map my throttle to the twist grip; have recalibrated, inverted axis, but no joy. Is this not a mappable function?

QUESTION: Between Seat knob???

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:39:46 +0000

Brand new to this heli and wondering what the rotating knob between the seats is for. Couldn't find it anywhere in the manuals. Thanks.

V1.4 in approach !

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:21:15 +0000

Hello all !

I'm working on some novelties for the EC130B4 :

_ fix of few mistakes on the manuals and some deprecated datarefs in the plugin.

_ 3D mesh optimization :

RPM changes and Horn Warning (Support)

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 09:15:36 +0000

In an action such as a quick stop, especially if the movement is slightly more aggressive than needed, I would expect the RPM to move as a result of the collective being lowered and the aft cyclic. However the RPM remains static. Even if I can get the RPM to go high of low due to disc loading, the horn does not come on, even when it is active (no light on CWP).

Is this the expected behavior or are there any updates due... Thank you.

No LPV GP or ILS GS on G500

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:46:29 +0000

Hi there, I recently purchased this nice EC130.

I wonder if I'm doing something wrong because I don't see a LPV Glide Path during an RNAV approach nor do I see a Glide Slope during an ILS approach using the NAV radio.

I've attached a pic vs a rough pic of a real one in the corner.

EC 130 B4 G500 RSG : G500 remains off ( Resolved )

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:19:07 +0000

Hello,

I purchased the G500 RSG from X-Aviation and did not succeed so far to get it to work. The screen remains black (see screenshot)

I installed the G500 as specified in the corresponding doc, replaced gizmo64 by X-aviation.plugin as recommended by Ben Russel (to make it compatible with my Mac Silicon), registered properly the plugin but no luck. May be I made some mistake copying the EC130 B4 G500 RSG files?

Thanks

EC130_B4_G500_RSG.png.pdf

Log.txt

Trim Release

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:54:48 +0000

Is the trim release functional and if yes to which command should I map it. Assigning to SAS-FORCE TRIM RELEASE doesn't work.