Crash While You Learn!

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Guest · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject: What's the best simulator?

So which simulator is the best of them all? I hear lots of good stuff about Reaflight. Is there anything better? It's so expensive compared to the others though...

flysideways · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 12:09 am Post subject: Comment From the Main Page

Realflight is worth the money. It includes a good joystick controller and has very realistic simulation. And you can easily find it for $100 below list price.
I was surprised at how touchy it is to hover an RC heli, so learning on my Realflight simulator probably saved a few hundred dollars in repairs already.

foxtrot · Hopping Maniac Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 21

I like Realflight too. I also have aeroflight and reflex but I don't think they are a match. Realflight's physics engine is really precise and advance. The graphics is much better too, especially for the G3.5.

dukeofsc · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:12 am Post subject:

How much can I expect to pay for Real Flight and where is the cheapest place to purchase it? Also does anyone ever sell used programs?

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jordy · Hover Master Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 17

There are always a quite a few second hand ones on Ebay and a few on Amazon. Just make sure that you read the description and buy the G3 version. Also make sure that it comes with the interlink controller.

blrush · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:57 am Post subject: Sims and prices

Hi,first I am a "newbie"to this adventure called RC helicopters,and the first thing I did was to buy every thing I could find to read on the subject,then I went out and bought a really good sim, Realflight G3.5,and it has taught me I have LOTS to learn yet,but I am learning........I paid around $200.00 for mine new,but they can be found cheaper on ebay and other locations.But new or used the sim will pay for itself the first time you crash while using it,and believe me,you will!I have two small helis that I haven't even taken out of the box yet,but from what I have learned from the sim I have, has given me more confidence that when I do take them out for the first time I will more at ease with trying out what I have learned.My suggestion is to buy a good quality sim and read all you can,and then talk to those who have "been there,done that" and listen to what they have to offer in the way of advice,you can't go wrong!It will be hard not to to just jump right in,but the time and money spent doing these thing will pay off in the long run.Like I said I am a newbie and know next to nothing about flying and have no experience other than sim time,but I am learning and it's cheaper and almost as much fun as flying your heli for real.I have found that the old saying is true,there is no STUPID question,except for the one you DIDN'T ask.Everyone connected to this sport I have found is more than willing and ready to help those of us who want to learn.I have have met and made friends who will last a life time and are as dedicated to this sport as I am.I hope this helps you somewhat. Very Happy

Wiko · Hover Master Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 15

Hi all,

I just found this site...Exciting stuff going on here! Well, after many years of peeping towards the RC community( Old static plastic builder Embarassed

) I finaly got the guts to manoeuver over to you guys...I have some questions if you guys have the time;

1. I wanted to start with something affordable so I though that the Esky Honey bee king II might be a go start, Where I live it is half price or more to T-rex etc..Is this a sensible choice fellers?

2. The guy in the store told me to buy E sky´s SIM PACK(13£) being an ex pilot my self I knew that the transition would be rough, going from fixed wing to rotary and RC Shocked

it is the devil-Now just how big a difference is there between that Sim and other, can I learn well with this equipment?

3. Being used to training with a sylabus and flightpatterns I find it difficult to train without markers and boxes( areas) where can I download patterns or similar for hovering and flying box and circular patterns compatible for FMS Sim?

All the best

Wiko

silhouette015 · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject:

Troyboy · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject: Phoenix RC sim

Here are some pics of Phoenix Sim
http://www.phoenix-sim.com/welcome.htm

robinhood · Hopping Maniac Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 37

Ohh my gosh the phoenix sims looks stunning! Shocked

Troyboy · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:13 am Post subject:

philip_blade400 · Charging Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Australia

Just purchased my first helicopter, an E-Flite Blade 400. I intentionally wanted a very steep learning curve and took interest to the hobby after playing with a coaxial blade the other week. Just playing around with the brand new helicopter, I managed to go through a set of main blades even before taking off the ground. Was a friendly reminder it wasn't a toy and I had to put in the effort if I wanted to enjoy it. After some research, I purchased Phoenix RC simulator and have been putting a few evenings a week into it. After wondering whether I could be convinced wrong for not starting with something easier, I can now hover comfortably. The lesson learnt here is that there's no fundamental barrier buying a intermediate helicopter as a beginner if you're willing to spend the time on a simulator and absorbing the experience of others. I'm only starting but have saved plenty of dollars and frustration. Lastly, patience is important while learning, the new helicopter sat on the bench for weeks before I took it to flight. I'm sure I'll go through parts but am quite glad I purchased the simulator especially as I progress in proficiency.
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nooh · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject:

Lee ALmond · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:05 am Post subject:

I just have the Blade CX2 & MCX, have flown bigger helis which friends let me fly. Before I put down the cash for a bigger heli I will buy a sim, maybe I can talk the girlfriend into buying me one for Christmas. The ones I have seen above look excellent. I would much rather practice on a sim than crashing a $400.00 dollar plus heli and then spend money and time replacing parts only to crash again, hell on a sim crash and learn. Thanks again guys. Have a good one and fly like no tommorow.