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In my opinion the [[Eurocopter Bo105|Bo105]] is the easiest to fly, since it reacts substantially more directly than other helicopters.  
In my opinion the [[Eurocopter Bo105|Bo105]] is the easiest to fly, since it reacts substantially more directly than other helicopters.  
The Bell UH-1 is also recommended, though behaving completly different as the Bo105. Nethertheless both models shows very realistic handling qualities, are tested by their real pilots,
The Bell UH-1 is also recommended, though behaving completly different as the Bo105. Nethertheless both models shows very realistic handling qualities, are tested by their real pilots, and their real counterparts are used in some armies for training of pilot novices.
and their real counterparts are used in some armies for training of pilot novices.
The Robinson R44, is also very easy to fly, although possibly unrealistically so.


Once you have loaded FlightGear, take a moment to centralize the controls by moving them around. In particular the collective is often at maximum on startup.
Once you have loaded FlightGear, take a moment to centralize the controls by moving them around. However, as noted below, the throttle should be at maximum to equal the same as low throttle.
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