Hello @iniBuilds Team ,

since there is no entry in the "Default Microsoft Aicraft" section and you guys took over the project "Bell 407" can we expect further updates in the future?

I was wondering if it was intented to be released in a "broken state" to the community as default aircraft.

What I mean with broken:

-Rivets are painted yellow

-danger sticker on the tail is missing

-cyclic stick animation is broken (works like a twist grip)

-collective twist grip not working / animated

-overhead Flight Instr Switches not animated

-when rotorbrake is applied the model leaves its housing

-HORN sound is missing

-Cold & Dark start up only possible with CTRL+E

-caution panel fuel boost and xfr lights allways on

-flight dynamics don't behave as they should (for example the pedal sensitivity)

-its not possible to open any doors

These are all some points, I found out after 10min of testing and there might be more.

I know you guys could do better since we saw that with the last Bell 47 J2 Update.

Best Regards

Robert

Edited October 8Oct 8 by Rebo

Despite being a stock aircraft, the old 407 was one of my favorite helos - now I rarely fly it except to see if changes/fixes have been made.

This version in my opinion is a regression not an improvement. As said above the 407 is broken, uncared for and needs serious work.

Hi,

Thanks for your inquiry. I will forward this to the team for further clarification on my end.

Thanks for your patience!

On 10/13/2026 at 10:56 PM, iniKyle said:

Hi,

Thanks for your inquiry. I will forward this to the team for further clarification on my end.

Thanks for your patience!

Any news on this one? Two weeks and no answer from the team or maybe forgotten to answer here ;)

Edited 4 hours ago4 hr by Rebo

37 minutes ago, Rebo said:

Any news on this one? Two weeks and not answer from the team or maybe forgotten to answer here ;)

Sorry for the late reply. If you're able, please post your your feedback directly on the MSFS forums, as ultimately, they control the updates.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

49 minutes ago, iniKyle said:

Sorry for the late reply. If you're able, please post your your feedback directly on the MSFS forums, as ultimately, they control the updates.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

A lot of people did, months ago without any reaction. Thats why I asked here since you took over the Bell 407 development.

6 minutes ago, Rebo said:

A lot of people did, months ago without any reaction. Thats why I asked here since you took over the Bell 407 development.

As a contracted project, not a standalone iniBuild product, MS/Asobo ultimately decide what gets fixed/added.

Thanks!