Rotorcraft and helicopters have always been somewhat difficult to fly in any flight simulator package, be it Microsoft Flight Simulator or the X-Plane series; flying has always been challenging. Even in real life, piloting a helicopter takes longer to learn than a fixed-wing aircraft. Included within this section are many of the most popular helicopters and rotorcraft. Installation is usually quite easy and many of the files include a read-me document explaining the installation procedure.
Nemeth Designs and MILVIZ deliver an AgustaWestland 109E variant configured for naval rescue, with atc_id NAVY and UI variation ROYAL NAVY RESCUE. The set includes ten DDS files and a thumbnail and requires the original AW109 installation.
Payware RepaintShands Hospital adopts the Alphasim AS365N Dauphin in a N2-focused variant named AS365 N2 ShandsCair (University of Florida) with ATC ID 6527. The N2 family adds larger engines and gearboxes, an improved cabin with easier access, and bigger tail surfaces to boost performance.
Base ModelAS332L2 offers moving parts, a virtual cockpit, and new gauges. Rain and ice effects accompany realistic night lighting, and Dirk Fassbender and Hauke Keitel contribute the model that supports a variable cabin layout via the payload window and includes an in flight entertainment system.
Nemeth Designs' EC120B features a cockpit revised by Danny Garnier, gauges by Peter Nemeth, and an Australian demo variant, delivering a compact, well-detailed model that reflects the Eurocopter lineage in a faithful presentation, with emphasis on cockpit realism.
Base ModelThe Hellenic Navy operates 11 Sea Hawks, known as Aegean Hawks, after ordering five S-70B-6 aircraft in July 1991 for the Idra Class frigates and adding three more in 2000 with advanced electronics. The model uses a Virtual Cockpit, a new Panel, Sounds, and a reworked Flight Dynamics, with credits to Jordan Moore, Nate Rosenstrauch, Thanasis Delizisis, and Panagiotis Delizisis.
Base ModelAn MH-6 variant reengineered from Tim Conrad’s OH-6A, Mark Rooks presents a Night Stalkers tribute. It uses the built-in rotorcraft panel and includes six components—Model, Panel, Sound, Texture, Aircraft CFG, and Airfile—and carries a crest-linked insignia and references to the 160th SOAR motto.
Payware RepaintArea 51 Simulations creates an MH-47G variant bearing CVN-76 registration and the USS R.REAGAN designation, built with the official paint kit to align with naval markings. Buyers must obtain the base MH-47G from Area 51 Simulations and edit aircraft.cfg to reference the USS_R_REAGAN entry.
EAALAT, the Application School of Light Aviation Army, operates the EC120 Colibri Helidax variant, leasing the machines from HeliDax. UI data records ui_manufacturer Eurocopter, ui_type EC120B, ui_variation Colibri Helidax, atc_id C-GIJZ, and Nemeth Designs serves as the creator.
Nemeth Design provides two SAAF variant configurations for the AgustaWestland AW-109, Greywinch and Camowinch, credited to N van Rensburg. They carry atc IDs 4004 and 4001, color variants SAAFGrey and SAAFCamo, and feature a hoist system with an EMS cabin and a single-display GPS.
Base ModelThree Tiger variants exist: HAP, UHT, and ARH, operated by the French, German, and Australian armies and modeled by A. Meyer; HAP uses MTR390 engines and a 30 mm cannon with infrared/TV sight, UHT carries mast-mounted sensors and 68 mm rockets with anti-tank missiles, and ARH upgrades powerplants with laser-guided Hellfires and 70 mm rockets.
Base ModelTwo prototype styles exist for a high-speed scout and attack helicopter, designed to carry crew of 2 with armed soldiers, and the first flight occurs in May 2015; the cockpit features animated sticks and HUD, while rockets and a fast-rotating Gatling gun accompany twelve cameras and Erwin Welker's FSDS 3.5 setup.
An Iranian Army Aviation variant for the Bell 212 appears, identified by the UI variation IRIAA 866 and ATC ID CS-HEZ. Base model Bell 212 is used, by Cera Simaircraft, with the IRIAA 866 designation.
PatchAn update centers on the US Coast Guard Dauphin variant, designated N1_USCG, using the N2_rescue model, and aims to match the real thing. Strikeeagle345 reworks the visuals, referencing AS365N_checklist and AS365N_Ref for guidance to ensure consistency.
Payware RepaintThree variants of the Bell 412 showcase markings for the U.S. Park Police, FBI, and a U.K. RAF Rescue #3, by Chuck Bosn. Accuracy aligns with available photos, and notes highlight that details depend on reference images.
Payware RepaintBy Bernhard Lechner, this United Nations variant for the Bell 212 is an imaginary marking, relying on the original Cera Bell 212 base model. The configuration includes ui_variation UNITED NATIONS, ensuring the variant displays with UN identifiers while using the base airframe.
RepaintAntti Pankkonen provides the base model for a Dolphin variant linked to the French Navy, while EUROCOPTER appears as the UI manufacturer and FRANCE NAVY4 serves as the variant tag, helping identify the lineup across records.
Payware RepaintA Nemeth Designs base helicopter receives a Chilean navy color treatment with a dedicated ui_variation for Chilean service. It relies on the original Nemeth design airframe and credits Nemeth Designs as the creator, using CHILE as the variation identifier.
RepaintBy Alejandro Amezcua, this Kiowa Scout variant appears as v2.0 for the Bell 206B, with two paint options: glossy by default and a flat alternative, and a pilot in an Army ACU flight suit. It carries atc_id 03915 and atc_flight_number 915, and does not overwrite the prior v1.0.
Payware RepaintTwo variants for the Bell 212 serve the Italian Navy, MARINA-56 with orange markings and MARINA-33 without, each uses an original Bell 212 airframe and remains compatible with the base model. Bernhard Lechner receives credit.
Payware RepaintBernhard Lechner crafts a Turkish Navy variant of the Bell 212 as a freeware enhancement for the Cera Simaircraft model. It employs a dedicated TURKEY-NAVY section in aircraft.cfg, a TURKEY folder under SIMOBJECTS/ROTORCRAFT/BELL_212, and twin PT6 engines to support maritime surveillance and patrol duties.