Since this is a common feature for all helicopters, you say, wouldn't it then seem fair that the hoist/cable assembly was a texture of some sorts that could be re-used in other models?
I checked out the common v. 5.1 textures, nothing named hoist there, and no such textures under the MH-60 either (and the MH-60 certainly should have them). In FSX, the EH-101 doesn't have any such textures either...
And forgive me my ignorance, but how are they referred to in the SDK?
Jorgen
No Jorgen, it is not a texture so it is not fair. I don't know how it is specifially built into the system but you can activate it (search for
hoist or sling in P3D default controls), lower/raise the
hoist and hook objects/people.
If you do a quick text search for "
Hoist" in the SDK overview linked below you will see it. You can find it referred to in the Aircraft.cfg section also, plus many more references.
https://www.prepar3d.com/SDKv4/sdk/sdk_overview.html
I think, rather then debate its existence, LM should be focussing on fixing this, it should be fairly simple given its a legacy element.