1.2.8 Hotfix: Previous file was corrupted on extraction - trying to fix this now with a new file upload Hotfix changelog: - Fixed Throttle mouse interaction - Fixed Mesh on cabin - Fixed Glass reflection of the canopy

**Lama Helicopter Addon Changelog V1.2.8** - **3D Model Updates**: - Added watertank hose movement, fill status gauge, and spray animations. - Introduced GPS options (PMS50, TDS GTN750) and pilot models for VR. - Replaced French altimeter, added zoom focus, and updated slip indicator. - Added fill sight gauges and nozzle on spray tanks, and actual starter switch. - Added the Spray kit water effect and firetank waterdrop effect - **Animations**: - Added water FX, throttle idle lever, and skid flex animations. - Fixed inverted ELT switch, added spray kit FX. - **Code Enhancements**: - Watertank pump, drop, and keybindings. - Refined fuel load, searchlight keybindings, and helicopter shaking effects. - Improved governor engagement, needle split, NR pattern, and added proximity spray tank loading. - **Flight Model**: - Corrected reference datum and rotor height. - Reset crosswind limit to 18 knots. - Updated weight and balance for spray tank and external loads. - Adjusted fuel capacity, airfoil consistency, blade design, coning, and rotor positions. - Tweaked rotor brake, cyclic, and pedal sensitivity. - Reduced parasitic drag, updated contact points, and removed vertical fin settings. - Improved HOGE performance and tailwind/crosswind limits.

Post release first patch // Make sure to delete all the files from the previous version from your community folder. Flight Model updates: The goal was to smooth out certain behaviors of the V1.0 and listen to the feedback of real Lama pilots, who kindly stepped forward after the release, to give me their feelings. Here are the main changes - More stable forward flight above 50knts - Easier to achieve cruising speed - Hover sensibility slightly reduced Added : - Camera attachment - Various 3D models around the cabin Fixed : - Altimeter QNH Strip now works - Fuel booster pump now cannot be activated if the battery isn't on - Fixes to the rotorhead 3d model (butée basses are now as they should be) - Some warning lights lights that were always on are now off by default - Pitch indicator goes above 1 as it should IRL - Glass dirt texture is now less strong - Texture modifications of certain objects Side note the FM from V1 is still available as a swap option for users that would like to keep it

SinusJayCee

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Nov 3, 2025

This is a really great add-on! The 3D model and sounds a well made, the system depth is reasonable, and it is fun to fly and learn. I can highly recommend it.

Benji_Boy

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Sep 2, 2025

I just saw (thanks to the previous com) flightsim not selling the last release. I really hope this will correct the ton of bug that makes the cockpit barely functional : switch doesn't response (can't stop the motor), the propeller brake is inoperative, ...etc. And, but this one is one Taog, PLEASE DEVS, make our avatar be the pilot ... Please. No really, please. I'm tired of this unique model on a 2025 payware that have already several years of existence.

Henkerhaus

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Aug 29, 2025

This version is out of date compared to the MSFS Marketplace version. How do I get the latest version?

HausiAir

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May 29, 2025

Best simulation of the Lama

FlightSimFlyer

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May 21, 2025

Coming from XPlane, helicopters in MSFS2020 are always a bit of a disappointment but the Taog's hangar aircraft are as good as I could hope for. They are nicely modelled, have great sounds and good functionality. They fly as well as I could hope for in this simulator and I regard them as money well spent.

sleightflight

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May 14, 2025

I've come to learn that Taog helicopters are really nice helicopters for msfs, they look good, sound good and fly nicely. Love it.

Syff

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Mar 28, 2025

Outstanding! Best artwork, flightmodel and fun to fly - ever. Thanks for your work and your passion!

METATRON

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Mar 27, 2025

One word I have to say : SUPERB!

Scaber

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Mar 26, 2025

I am most impressed with this helicopter. It has fast become my favourite, surpassing even the Huey. I appreciate how nimble this is and its climbing ability. I immediately emailed my fellow enthusiast friends to let them know about. This is what makes flying fun for us!

kelarius

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Mar 1, 2025

I am also completely thrilled with this helicopter. Taog delivers excellent quality, the models are very accurately designed down to the smallest rivet. I am sure that I will experience many wonderful hours of flying with this iconic helicopter.

Bush_Buddha

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Jan 29, 2025

An incredible Helo and a must own. Really. I own every helicopter that has been released for MSFS 2020 and 2024. They all have something to offer but there are a few that rise up compared to the rest. The Lama is at the top in my opinion. It's flight dynamics, its sounds, its feel, the plentiful amount of included liveries AND the fun-to-fly-factor is off the charts. For bush flying at the kind of speeds associated with it, there is NO better helo. I don't know Taog personally, but he is what makes the sim community so great. That is, people developing fun, unique, challenging aircraft that we get to enjoy for a reasonable price that is a terrific value. I only wish we could clone him so there would be more work faster, but...I'll wait and be first in line for anything he releases.

Johan0

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Jan 25, 2025

I can really recommend this helicopter. It's easy to fly and works great in MSFS 2024. Actually my new favorite helicopter.

MulberryWing

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Jan 19, 2025

What an absolute joy to fly in MSFS 2024! This is my favorite helicopter right now, above the acclaimed HPG H145. I'm not a helicopter pilot IRL, but this just feels so right. It does suffer from the dark GTN750 issue, though. Strange that some 3rd party aircraft don't have this issue (Orbx PAC P-750, HPG H145) while others do (Lama, PESim Maule).

poochies

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Jan 8, 2025

Love this helicopter worked perfectly right off the bat .flys great no bad tendencies, looks beautiful as well. A worthy addition to my msfs 24 collection .

damien76620

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Jan 4, 2025

lama , alouette 3 vue trop éloigner ont dirait une vu 360 ont arrive pas avoir les instrument serait t-il possible de remettre a vu d'avant sur l'alouette 3 et le lama et hate d'avoir une maj sur msfs24 merci

TFS247

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Jan 1, 2025

Absolutely beautiful flight model. Doesn't feel like it Flys on rails, you actually have to work to hover it. Sounds great and has awesome features. It does work in msfs 2024, some slight sound bugs but mostly ingame issues that need tweaking. I highly reccomend this helo. Much better than the ingame helos.

glamontagne

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Dec 28, 2024

After updating, clock is not working and it's more difficult to reach the starter switch ... But very nice helicopter

Dude23

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Nov 22, 2024

Hi, I love the last updates on the Lama and Alouette but I noticed the Lama cockpit kind of "bouncing" up and down now when stopped on the ground. I didn't have that before. The lights also seem disturbed. They're all on when I turn on battery, even red beacon steady on and landing light a bit deemed. Circuit breaker has no effect at all. And 2 position switch only starts flashing the beacon in either positon. Used to be a steady and flashing positions for positions lights if I remember, and the cicuit breaker used to activate the beacon. Landing light circuit breaker increases the light power of the beam.

PePe_FR

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Nov 1, 2024

Sooo good ! I love this helicopter, literally the only one I fly in MSFS.

Bauseroni

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Oct 26, 2024

Love this new flight model to fly - but some how the engine shuts down every time I start with the Heli after a few minutes. Any ideas why? I also recognize, that the Heli is way less powerful than the older versions. Any hints? Am I doing anything wrong maybe? Thanks! Keep on doing and thanks for your awesome job Taog's Hangar!!!

Taog_s_Hangarover 1 year ago

You might be overtorquing the engine and thus broke the gearbox, please read the manual for further details :)

joe_bob

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Oct 26, 2024

Fantastic flight model

eflemmen

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Oct 22, 2024

after the update the flight model feels like an airplane in transition from hover to forward flight. it ruined he helicopter for me unfortunatly... im going back to the previous version for that reson. the cockpit camera is also weird, the zoom changes the pov too much, i would love to get the old camera back. other than that the update is great

Augustusburg_GER

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Oct 22, 2024

the helicopter is marvellous ! Top product, I don't regret the purchase at all! ( I can't test & evaluate the update yet )

David90

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Oct 22, 2024

Great work! After uploading new version the throttle lever can´t be used anymore. Who has same problem?

Bigtrauma17over 1 year ago

I also have the same problem

Veezeover 1 year ago

Same problem.

David90over 1 year ago

Options - Controller Configurations: Hubschraubergashebel 1 Vollgas and Hubschraubergashebel abschalten.

sallt1101

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Oct 16, 2024

Amazing machine, thank you for this very good job!! Well done!

Gilbert

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Oct 6, 2024

Différent types of sling load are missing

peterhemm

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Aug 1, 2024

Most authentic feeling helo in sim yet and a great addition to my hangar which already includes Taog's Alouette and Huey.

pilot233

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Jul 26, 2024

Many have said this is a tricky flight model, this was actually the most enjoyable flight model I have flown to date. I own the Cowan 222, Got Friends Mini 500, HPG 145, Taog's Alouette, Fly Inside Bell 47, the community R44 freeware and have some time on the stock 407. This Lama feels hands down the most authentic of any I have stick time on. Take the time to figure out what flight control curves work best for you. Great job once again Taog's! Hope you are still working on my favorite heli of all time, the AS365!!

TIGER800

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Jul 22, 2024

I recently bought this helicopter because it looks great with really good detailing both inside and out. It takes a while to master flying it and that is good because if an aircraft is too easy in MSFS you quickly tire of using it. I found that it is easier to fly from inside the cockpit (using head tracking) rather than maintain the external view all the time. So it is better than the MSFS default helicopter as they more modern and easier to fly. There are also a good range of additional liveries on Flightsim.to.

bk117c1

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Jul 13, 2024

I will give you an honest review. I feel something strange about FM when flying at high speed. It seems that the increase in torque due to the increase in collective affects pitching too strongly. This aircraft is originally capable of level flight at 100kt, but in MAFS there is a wall before 80kt, and the required torque or blade pitch at 100kt is too large, so it barely moves forward in an attitude as if it is in a steep descent. It's like a racing drone. Therefore, when attempting to cruise at high speed, the aircraft moves up and down like a phugoid with the slightest cyclic operation or aircraft behavior. Other than that, the behavior closely reproduces the legacy copter. If you use the easy model, it will be easier to achieve speed, but you will lose the agility of the llama, so I would like you to review the above parameters when level flight with normal FM. *Increasing the sensitivity by about 10% compared to other helicopters will make it easier to operate.

MSFSflyer1

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Jun 25, 2024

Very pleased, better what's found in MSFS. PC and I are still learning and getting better every day. Got rid of the springs in Thrusmaster T16000 rudder pedals and lubricated with graphit powder becouse they are more for a DC 3 than a helicopter. Works good now. Also finally reading the Handbook helped :-). Great realism. I like it together with the Alouette iii

sa315b

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Jun 21, 2024

Perfect Best And Most Realistic FM ive ever flown thanks Taog

PistonPilot

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Jun 16, 2024

In my opinion the best helicopter for MSFS together with ne Alouette 3. Verry realistic behaviour with the flight dynamics and the sounds are awesome. Also the model in my eyes is the best I've ever seen. All details and everything is like it's a digital twin of the real machine. And a helicopter which must be hand flown all the time without trim system and so on. A real mechanical helicopter with lot's of power. If you've flown it you would never fly a low power piston one again.

robinhoodmanu

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May 8, 2024

My favourite helicopter for MSFS, everything is stunning, the flightmodel, the sounds, the cockpit texturing and modeling, I can't have enough of this one! The Alouette III is really on par with the Lama, but for a reason, I prefer flying the Lama, it's a more agile machine and probably more demanding to fly, but once you get use to it this is pure joy! Looking forward for the next Taog's Hangar creation!

Studinka

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Apr 30, 2024

A fantastic heli - many thanks for this great achievement.

BlackEagle

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Apr 20, 2024

An absolutely amazing machine with high details, excellent sounds and a stunning flightmodel, if you have a little bit of training absolved. For me at this time the best helicopter in msfs2020. Thank you very much, Taog's Hangar!

wadstw

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Mar 30, 2024

Great Helicopter for MSFS super view especially in VR and sounds are awesome . Not a complex learning task to fly and operate . So good i purchased the allouette too.

agfors

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Mar 30, 2024

Superb helicopter.

jonecox

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Mar 30, 2024

One of only a few helos in my hangar, some much better than others. This one is one of the better ones, however, with ease of use (easy mode) I am able to fly it right away. I would not attempt normal (more difficult) mode yet until I am more proficient. It has good speed and agility and lands well. I would recommend this one.

Ours

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Mar 27, 2024

Un grand merci pour le travail accompli. On sent que Taog prend vraiment le temps de peaufiner ses appareils. Encore merci, chapeau bas !

Brian1256

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Mar 20, 2024

This heli is always fun to fly and my first choice! Better than a pastrami on rye with extra mustard! Definitely makes a good sandwich. Thanks Taog

Colibrisim

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Mar 15, 2024

Très bel hélico, beau travail. A défaut d'une Alouette II, il me fait plaisir Il reste à peaufiner quelques lacunes (mapping incomplet) et je signale un petit souci que j'ai eu au démarrage : le rotor s'est mis à tourner à fond de compteur sans aucune solution pour le ralentir. Quelle pourrait être la raison ? J'ai assigné un axe "throttle" au fuel flow, çà a l'air de fonctionner mais je ne suis pas sûr que ce soit 100% fiable, serait-ce l'explication ?

Taog_s_Hangarabout 2 years ago

Justement, il faudrait ne pas utiliser d'axe throttle pour fuel flow, car comme vous le décrivez, cela fait démarrer le rotor tout seul. Il faudrait juste utiliser la souris pour cela :)

Taog_s_Hangarabout 2 years ago

Justement, il faudrait ne pas utiliser d'axe throttle pour fuel flow, car comme vous le décrivez, cela fait démarrer le rotor tout seul. Il faudrait juste utiliser la souris pour cela :)

Colibrisimabout 2 years ago

merci pour votre réponse. Justement, c'est dommage : je me suis fabriqué depuis de nombreuses années un poste de pilotage taille réelle complet qui me permet de piloter de nombreux appareils sans souris, c'est toujours une petite frustration de devoir m'en servir :-) Serait-il envisageable de compléter le mapping dans une prochaine mise à jour ? Sinon, bravo, c'est du beau boulot, vraiment !

Consti0209

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Mar 13, 2024

Sehr schön zu fliegen und einfach zu bedienen. Ist einfach wunderbar.

rohue

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Feb 26, 2024

Mein lieblings Helikopter. Sehr schön gemacht. Vielen Dank .

Aaroncalypse

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Feb 24, 2024

Thank you for one of my two (The Bo105) favorite Helicopters. I love flying it in the old BGS (Bundesgrenzschutz).Can you create a lower version? Like the old Alouette from Heer and many armys?! That were the ultimate Heli. Happy Flying and thx a lot

helitron3301

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Feb 23, 2024

Hello Taog, thank you very much for this great SA315B Lama, I fly this heli, together with your Alouette III, almost daily. BUT please implement a mapping option for the booster pump switch and the fuel flow lever, I urgently need these two functions for my almost "mouseless" helisimcockpit. Greetings Erwin

nzteddy2020over 2 years ago

you can map them with Spad.next

RaceOfficerOne

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Feb 10, 2024

What shall I say. There are helicopters and there is the lama. A legend. And legends are there to tell stories. Now I've acquired this legend and I'm part of the story. This may sound a bit patetic, but it comes a bit close to reality. This helicopter has been with me all my life. The first time, I think I remember, was in the sixties. What the sound of the Huey is to the Americans, is the lamasound for me. To the helicopter itself. I have the HPG145 and the HPG160. Quite excellent products. state of the art. Modern, every possible technical assistance to make it easier for the pilot. Lama is a little more nuanced. pure. It is a waterfall, not a channel. Take-off, flight, landing need to be practiced. If you have this helicopter, you should be prepared for many hours of practice. But it's a lot of fun. I love him. And see me in the cockpit for many hours. If you like legends, if you like to fly helicopters, the Lama is the right place for you. If you have it, you will have a lot of fun with it. But as I said, this fun has to be worked for. Clear recommendation. and it looks like the alouette III is also coming to my airplane shed. fly high!!

poussin46

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Feb 3, 2024

No comment !

Tino65

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Feb 2, 2024

graficamente ..realistico ; modello di volo...buono.!

paquito32

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Jan 25, 2024

Excellent produit , aussi bien au niveau graphique que modele de vol , c'est cette superbe qualité graphique et la conformité de l'addon à l'helicoptere réel que j'ai constatées sur les videos de YOU TUBE qui m'ont décidé à acheter le LAMA Suggestion , pour completer l'experience du vol sur LAMA et la rendre encore plus immersive peut etre TAOG pourrait integrer au LAMA quelques equipements et options proposées actuellement sur son Alouette 3