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--- a3_documentation:aw159_wildcat:useractions [2026/03/31 03:08] – created rock
+++ a3_documentation:aw159_wildcat:useractions [2026/03/31 03:26] (current) – rock
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-Blade Fold
+====== User Actions Explained ======
+Given the number of questions about how and why things work I thought it best to document some of the quirks and logic behind the Wildcat's functioning.
+===== Blade Folding Mechanism =====
+The original scripts for the Blade folding turned out to be a bit problematic for some people.  Once the engine turned on, the rotors unfolded and - bang - if the helo was too close to a vehicle, tree or building then you were dead. I've changed that with a huge revamp of the functions and scripts.
+==== Folding the Blades ====
+The process to fold the blades is controlled via the action menu:
+  - Engine must be OFF.
+  - Rotor Brake must be ON.
+  - "Toggle blades" will then appear in the action menu. Pressing this starts the animation. NOTE: This also animates the geometry and firegeo LoDs. Meaning you wont hit the hidden blades.
+  - The process is complete when the yellow blade stays appear.
+==== Unfolding the Blades ====
+With the blades folded you will not be able to start the engine anymore.
+  - The script now does a raycast proximity check to see if anything is in a 10m radius of the aircraft.
+  - If it finds anything it will not let you unfold the rotors. You must either tow the helicopter clear or move the blocking object/vehicle.
+  - Once clear, use the action menu and "Toggle Blades". This will trigger the animation.
+  - Once complete you will need to turn the Rotor Brake OFF. If you dont do this the engine will not start.
+  - You can now start the engine.

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