Description
Current Version:
For Microsoft Flight Simulator
CowanSim 222B v1.0.2 (6/2/23)
System Requirements:
Intel i5-4460 or Ryzen 3 1200 or better
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Radeon RX 590 or better (4 GB minimum)
16GB of system memory (8 GB minimum)
Disk Space: 1.94 GB (extracted)
Download Size: 384 MB
There is a start up checklist located in the main folder to get you going from cold and dark start. You can also access options, like the passengers, from the weight and balance window.
Due to limitations of the sim right now, you will have to use a mouse or VR controller for the throttle. Hardware bindings will be updated by Asobo and we will implement the code in an update after that. This is version 1.0.2, so expect updates after feedback is received. We keep our products up to date, so you can count on us!
To install just unzip the into your MSFS 2020 “Community” folder.
Windows Store install:
C:Users[Your User Name]AppDataLocalPackagesMicrosoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbweLocalCachePackages
Steam install:
C:Users[Your User Name]AppDataLocalPackagesMicrosoft.FlightDashboard_8wekyb3d8bbweLocalCachePackages
Custom install:
If you used a custom location for your Flight Simulator installation then you can find the community folder in there.
Windows 10 hides the “AppData” folder, so you will have to go to “View” in the menu of File Explorer, and select “Hidden items” to see it.
Thank you for the support! 🙂
Features:
- Free Future Updates
- Detailed Paint Kit
- Tested and Zeroed in by Real Pilots
- Realistic start up procedure
- Pilots & Passengers
- Customizable Panel Configurations
- 45 Paint Jobs (liveries)
- Blade Slap and Vibrations
- Dynamic Weight Options
- Functional Spot Light
- Medical Version (HEMS)
- Luxury Version
- Wwsie Fully Dynamic Sound Pack
- Virtual Reality Ready
- Realistic Flight Dynamics
- 4K PBR Textures
- Custom 3D instruments
- Detailed Night Lighting
Future updates will be available as development continues.
Please follow the Changelog.
Thank you for your support!
Tom Nord (verified owner) –
Looks & works great. Well worth the $. Thanks for the hard work! Can we please get some military helicopters. Highly recommend your products.
Cowan Simulation –
Thank you!! The current helicopters are around 4 years of work. The next will be announced later and has to be developed from the ground up. Large military helicopters are years of full time development. So we shall see.
Marcin Piwowarski (verified owner) –
I was really missing this helicopter in MSFS. It was one of my favorite aircrafts in XP11. It’s a great pleasure to fly. As always a superb job. Thank you.
Cowan Simulation –
Thank you!!!
tony stibbs (verified owner) –
It’s hard to handle to start off with, mapping etc. But I got use to it and I love it. I love the air wolf skin. Love going low to the ground as possible. The air wolf skin, would that get updates , like missile pod, chain guns , even turbos. I’m enjoying it thought. Getting know wot buttons for in the cockpit. The throttle part takes some getting use too.
Cowan Simulation –
Glad you like it!! This is the easiest one to handle out of all current helicopters. But it can be tough for beginners. The 222 will stay authentic. Weapons will not be added since that is against Microsoft’s policy. Sorry about that but Have fun!
Bård Kvale (verified owner) –
Another fantastic helicopter. But I think there is a bug because it blinking red some foots infront of the helicopter.
Cowan Simulation –
Thanks!!! The beacon light on the top cast some light all around. That’s what you might be seeing. If you shut if off you can see that.
Thomas Whalen (verified owner) –
Overall I really enjoy flying this helicopter. The only thing I’ve noticed is some of the texturing is not up to MSFS standards and the autopilot is currently inop. I can get around the texturing because you spend most of the time in the cockpit where the textures are good. Once the autopilot is sorted, 5 stars anyday.
Cowan Simulation –
Thank you!!! Asobo/Microsoft are not done developing autopilot for helicopters yet. When they finish that then it will be integrated into all helicopters that have it. Thanks!
Bård Kvale (verified owner) –
“The beacon light on the top cast some light all around. That’s what you might be seeing. If you shut if off you can see that.” No it is a thiny little spot infront of the copter. You can see it clear from about 6:00 in my video: https://youtu.be/DMhQrypZWAU
Cowan Simulation –
Thanks!!! The beacon light on the top cast some light all around. That’s what you might be seeing. If you shut if off you can see that.
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I can’t see it but will look at it a bit closer soon.
Dean Stalker (verified owner) –
This aircraft fits my flying style like a glove. You’ve done a fabulous job with the handling of this aircraft, it’s intuitive and flies great with a Pro Flight Trainer.
Cowan Simulation –
Thank you!!!
Serena Frank (verified owner) –
Just a masterpiece, a must have for every helicopter fan..!
Cowan Simulation –
Thank you!!!
David Williams (verified owner) –
Very good product and outstanding performance.
Cowan Simulation –
Thank you!!!