Module Options

The Options for the DCS OH-58D Kiowa Warrior can be found by accessing ‘Options’ from the Main Menu, then selecting ‘Special’ and navigating to ‘OH-58D(R)’ on the list of installed modules.

Control Display Location

The Control Display Location option selects the position at which the Controls Indicator is displayed on the screen  

Cyclic Trim Type

There are four options for Cyclic Trim Type:

• None – pressing and releasing the Force Trim button has no effect on the cyclic
• Instant – pressing and releasing the Force Trim button instantly sets the center position of the joystick to the currently held cyclic position
• Fade In/Fade Out – pressing and releasing the Force Trim button moves the center position of the joystick to the currently held cyclic position over a fraction of a second
• Central Position Mode - pressing and releasing the Force Trim button instantly sets the center position of the joystick to the currently held cyclic position, but no joystick input is then registered until the joystick is centered

Pedal Trim Type

There are four options for Pedal Trim Type:

• None – pressing and releasing the Force Trim button has no effect on the pedals
• Instant – pressing and releasing the Force Trim button instantly sets the center position of the pedals to the currently held input position
• Fade In/Fade Out – pressing and releasing the Force Trim button moves the center position of the pedals to the currently held input position over a fraction of a second
• Central Position Mode - pressing and releasing the Force Trim button instantly sets the center position of the pedals to the currently held input position, but no further movement is then registered until the input is centered

 

Throttle Travel Range

The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior has a rotary throttle grip on the collective that governs fuel flow to the engine. In normal flight the fuel flow is controlled by the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and the throttle has no authority when above 68% when the FADEC switch is in the AUTO position.

In the event that the FADEC fails or is disabled, fuel flow must be controlled using the throttle after placing the FADEC switch in the MAN position.

The throttle axis has a stop that prevents travel below 50% (the IDLE position) to 0% (CLOSED position). Throttle at IDLE correlates to an engine speed of 63% to 65% Ng. A button on the Pilot Collective Grip must be depressed to allow for travel below the IDLE position.

Since the lower range is not required outside of shutdown procedures, we have provided an option to dedicate the entire throttle axis to the upper half of the throttle range (IDLE to FULL) which allows much finer control of fuel flow and no risk of passing the IDLE stop when there is no hardware detent or stop.

For most players, we advise using this option by selecting the ‘Full to Idle’ range. Players who have the hardware capable to do so can allow the full range of throttle motion by selecting the ‘Full to Closed’ range.

ODA Eye Display

The Optical Display Assembly (ODA) is a helmet mounted display that attaches to the player’s night vision goggles. The ODA Eye Display option determines in which eye the ODA is displayed for VR users.

Cockpit Vibration

Adjusts the level of background vibration in the aircraft. Vibration due to effects such as ETL or overspeed are not affected.

FFB Force Strength

Allows adjustment of the strength of force exerted by a Force Feedback Stick.