http://www.rcgroups.com/forums Flight simulator discussions involving learning to fly with the aid of a computer program. en Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:46:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.rcgroups.com/forums http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147870&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:36:12 GMT I have a realflight usb interlink controller by futaba. I bought it at a flea market for $10, but it has no software. I own clearview, but can't seem to make the realflight controller work. Windows says it is installed, but nothing. I was using an old futaba 4 channel attack modified with ppjoy, but having to put batteries in it is a hassle.

Any ideas?

Bob D ]]> Simulators signguy http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147870 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147730&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:52:25 GMT i got i spektrum dx6i and bought a USB interface cable to use it on the free FMS flight simulation. i having problems with the controls inputs. o.k here is what happens.... i download the programs, and installed. then i connect the interface to the pc and then to the transmitter. i open the... i got i spektrum dx6i and bought a USB interface cable to use it on the free FMS flight simulation. i having problems with the controls inputs.

o.k here is what happens....

i download the programs, and installed. then i connect the interface to the pc and then to the transmitter. i open the program, the i go to the setup page to calibrate it and correct the channels.

channel 3 - throttle
channel 4 - rudder
channel 2 - elevator
channel 1 - ailerons

then i save it and i go to star flying. but the problem is that in the transmitter all the channels are wrong. is like having a mode 1 Tx.

what could be the problem? and how can i fix it? ]]> Simulators hacker002 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147730 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147649&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:10 GMT So i want to buy real flight G 4.5, but i also want it to work with my dx5 (want to use a flight sim with the trans i'm planning on flying with as well). Do I just need to buy this: USB Simulator Cable for Futaba JR FS R/C Remotes (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4603) and calibrate it with the software? or will it work at all? I'm kinda confused..... ]]> Simulators tyson171 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147649 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147093&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:17:35 GMT My friend has AeroFly and has the DVD that has full scale planes for AeroFly. The full scal planes worked for a while and now none of the Full Scale are working. The rest of the sim planes work just fine. Any ideas? I have Real Flight so I cannot help him. His email is rayjay3@optonline.net ... My friend has AeroFly and has the DVD that has full scale planes for AeroFly. The full scal planes worked for a while and now none of the Full Scale are working. The rest of the sim planes work just fine.

Any ideas? I have Real Flight so I cannot help him.

His email is rayjay3@optonline.net

John F. Clarke ]]> Simulators JohnC http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147093 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146954&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:10:56 GMT Can I use Flight Sim One,Real Flight, or any other RC sims with Windows 7? Can I use Flight Sim One,Real Flight, or any other RC sims with Windows 7? ]]> Simulators chrisdodge65 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146954 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146937&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:26:55 GMT Can a say a flatout or other 3D plane be sucessfuly sized for micro flying in the living room? I know a plane can be edited but can it be scaled and retain the flight physics etc. John F. Clarke Can a say a flatout or other 3D plane be sucessfuly sized for micro flying in the living room?

I know a plane can be edited but can it be scaled and retain the flight physics etc.

John F. Clarke ]]> Simulators JohnC http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146937 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146610&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:07:27 GMT I have real flight 5.

Are there any micro models such as the Carbon butterfly in the swap pages. I want to fly in the 'Beach House" in the airport section of the swap pages from Real Flight 4.5.

John F. Clarke ]]> Simulators JohnC http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146610 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146561&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:47:17 GMT Hi all,
I am brand new to the hobby (haven't even really started) and I am not sure where to begin. I am quite sure I want to start with a simulator. I've been reading The Electric Helicopter Beginner's Guide v17 by Toshiyasu Morita to get a jump on things.

I am not sure if I want to work with Helis (probably) or planes. I know there are slight differences in the transmitters...

Anyhow, I am very impressed with the videos I've seen for Reflex XTR and AeroFly. Purchasing the software and running it is easy enough, but what do I do about a transmitter? I feel like the Electiric Helicopter Beginner's Guide is geared towards VERY serious hobbyists... the author suggests nothing less than a 6-channel transmitter... but...hmm. ?

Anyhow, I just don't know where to begin. I'm hoping someone will say, "Buy THIS flight simulator software, and THIS transmitter." :)

Ideally, I can learn on a simulator and eventually purchase an RC Helicopter (or plane, whichever I like better during the sim training). I'm okay with buying a cheap transmitter now, and a better one later when I actually buy a piece of hardware (plane/heli).

Ideas? ]]> Simulators aec http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146561 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146499&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:34:40 GMT I'm looking to see if I can setup RealFlight 3.5, where I can test the responses of the inputs to the heli, without actually flying all over the place...

A little off topic, but are there any specific (official and unofficial) techniques to remember the input to fly inverted. Right now I'm simply telling myself that the tail will go up instead of the nose when I pull back. ]]> Simulators richord http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146499 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146488&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:05:11 GMT I can't work out why i can only fly one of the small electric heli's in AFPD? I'm using a DX6i and can fly planes fine, its just when i go to heli's they don't rev up when using the throttle axis, it only pitches the blades? i don't know what i'm doing wrong? ]]> Simulators Bowerz http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146488 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146355&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:36:49 GMT Hello There! It seems that the programmers and engineers are working hard. The new version as stock (from the dvd box) has a few bugs!!! But now and with the upgrade available for free things are getting better. I played multiplayer combat last night and d I must say It was fun!!!! One of the... Hello There!
It seems that the programmers and engineers are working hard. The new version as stock (from the dvd box) has a few bugs!!!
But now and with the upgrade available for free things are getting better. I played multiplayer combat last night and d I must say It was fun!!!! One of the reason I bought the simulator. Well done !!! ]]> Simulators splitpilot http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146355 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146129&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:53:36 GMT I've been using Aerofly Pro Deluxe with the supplied trainer/interface
cable and a Hitec Flash 5 for years. This cable has a
stereo 3.5mm connector at the transmitter end which plugs
into a Y between Hitec and Futaba style DIN connectors.
This cable also works with FMS.

When I unplug the DIN adapter and plug the stereo 3.5mm
connector into my DX7, no joy. I think I've heard that
the DX7 uses a mono 3.5 pin connector.
Should I just buy or build a converter that converts the stereo
connector to mono?

Anybody used a DX7 with a simulator?

Thanks,

Jon ]]> Simulators jumpinj http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146129 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1145518&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:26 GMT Can phoenix be used with a 6-channel airtronics radio just to fly planes and do you use the RD Sanwa adapter, please advise, thanks Can phoenix be used with a 6-channel airtronics radio just to fly planes and do you use the RD Sanwa adapter, please advise, thanks ]]> Simulators Red Wing http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1145518 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1144657&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:54:04 GMT How do you fly with a pilots view??? From the cockpit in Realflight 4.5?? How do you fly with a pilots view??? From the cockpit in Realflight 4.5?? ]]> Simulators PylonDave http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1144657 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143987&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:51:14 GMT Anybody know how to save or export a recorded flight in realflight 4.5/5.0 to post on youtube or vimeo???? Anybody know how to save or export a recorded flight in realflight 4.5/5.0 to post on youtube or vimeo???? ]]> Simulators PylonDave http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143987 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143783&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:46:36 GMT How do you delete a revised plane form aerofly professional deluxe? I have many revised (saved as versions that I would like to get off the program. How do you delete a revised plane form aerofly professional deluxe? I have many revised (saved as versions that I would like to get off the program. ]]> Simulators vraymos http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143783 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143514&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:59:02 GMT I just purchased Realflight Basic for use on my Dell laptop. Unfortunately the frame rate is very low. Is there any way to turn down the graphics or to make this sim run better on my laptop? I just purchased Realflight Basic for use on my Dell laptop. Unfortunately the frame rate is very low. Is there any way to turn down the graphics or to make this sim run better on my laptop? ]]> Simulators blbills http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143514 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142923&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:01:41 GMT I would like to ask if anyone have any knowledge of a 3D simulator? Meaning, you would wear 3D glasses giving a better depth of field perception. I would like to ask if anyone have any knowledge of a 3D simulator? Meaning, you would wear 3D glasses giving a better depth of field perception. ]]> Simulators reverendrichie http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142923 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142402&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:03:44 GMT Does anyone know how to convert Google SketchUp models to something that a flight simulator would recognize?:confused: :) Does anyone know how to convert Google SketchUp models to something that a flight simulator would recognize?:confused:

:) ]]> Simulators FlyingCheetahs http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142402 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142152&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:52:41 GMT I can adjust the sticks to fly a plane fine with my hitec tx but when i load a heli modle......ch 4 is throttle,3 is left to right and ch 2 is rudder.Anybody got a idea? I can adjust the sticks to fly a plane fine with my hitec tx but when i load a heli modle......ch 4 is throttle,3 is left to right and ch 2 is rudder.Anybody got a idea? ]]> Simulators buzzbait00 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142152 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142012&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:32:50 GMT My family are planning on buying me a flight Sim. for Xmas.
I have alwaysset my sights on a "Real Flight"simulator.
But after some reserch on the web I have seen "Phoenix RC Flight Simulator"
the features looks as good as the Real flight,and the graghics look good as well.Plus its about £50 cheaper which is going to better for my family, cus they have another £50 to buy me something else.LOL.
If anyone could give me their views or if they have either sims or they know of somebody who has the Phoenix Phoenix RC Flight Simulator.
Thanks
Andy ]]> Simulators Andy Turber http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142012 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141935&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:47:26 GMT So I just picked up a copy of RealFlight G3 and upgraded to 3.5. I started practicing cause I am looking to get a started plane in the near future. After calibrating the controller I noticed that I am having problems with the throttle control. There seems to be dead spots in the throttle... So I just picked up a copy of RealFlight G3 and upgraded to 3.5.

I started practicing cause I am looking to get a started plane in the near future.

After calibrating the controller I noticed that I am having problems with the throttle control. There seems to be dead spots in the throttle control. I read in a thread on here a fix on how to do it. Now I cant seem to find it. I spent about a hour looking everywhere and searching here. I dont think I am searching for the right thing.

I am using a InterlinkPlus that came with the RealFlight G3. Thanks for any help. ]]> Simulators Drewhop http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141935 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141470&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:32:27 GMT what I would like to do is buy a simulator and cord/wireless cord or anything that I a can plug in or bind to my current spektrum DX6i. I bought some USB cord for 2.4gh controllers turned out not to work. I know this is a simple question for you guys but please tell me what to buy and where to... what I would like to do is buy a simulator and cord/wireless cord or anything that I a can plug in or bind to my current spektrum DX6i. I bought some USB cord for 2.4gh controllers turned out not to work.

I know this is a simple question for you guys but please tell me what to buy and where to get it online so I can stop crashing my heli in real life and save money.

thank you for you time and replies. ]]> Simulators Piraha http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141470 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141285&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:38:01 GMT I have clear view flight sim. It works fine. However, it seems to me that it is different from the real world flight. Can we have more realistic flight with Realflight5 ? Is it just the fact that real world is different from the simulation? My question is Is it worth while to buy... I have clear view flight sim.
It works fine. However, it seems to me that it is different from the real world flight.

Can we have more realistic flight with Realflight5 ?
Is it just the fact that real world is different from the simulation?

My question is
Is it worth while to buy Realflight5, when clear view flight sim is working ?

I have no interest in the combat of G5.
It really turns me off.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. ]]> Simulators funfly33 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141285 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141114&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:14:54 GMT Has anyone spent time with G5 yet? How does it compare to G3,G4 for realism and graphics? Is it a worthy upgrade? Has anyone spent time with G5 yet? How does it compare to G3,G4 for realism and graphics?

Is it a worthy upgrade? ]]> Simulators Smokescreen38 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141114 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141107&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:39:49 GMT A complete newby to rc flying, I have just bought a Super Cub LP for use by myself and my young grandson.
We are being recommended to practice on a simulator.
Being on a budget, I need to get best value for money. Also, for our very basic needs at this stage I assume I don't need a top of the range simulator.

The E-Sky simulator mentioned in my heading is cheap, and I would appreciate any advice as to whether I should buy one.

As I understand it, you buy the simulator and then download a free program for the Super Cub from FMS. Is that correct?

I run Windows XP and assume this sim will work with it?

Any advice will be gratefully received. Thanks. ]]> Simulators renard http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1141107 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1140562&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:47:17 GMT First I'm enjoying the Clearview simulator, except for the fact that I'm using my keyboard! I had ordered a USB chord (4 ch) to use with one of my older Hitec TX. I had been waiting for two weeks and my thumbs were getting itchy so I borowed a friends Realflight controller. Unfortunately it wouldn't work; not recognized by my PC as a joystick, or HID (human interface device). I finally got the USB chord, and it won't work (other than blinking), same reason as the Realflight controller (I assume) as it is not recognized by my PC. My PC uses Vista and has 10 USB ports, 5 on the back which I'm using for my printer, mouse, keyboard, and speakers. I unplugged them all and tried again and got the same results. I've tried every combination of powering up/starting the program using all 10 USB ports (including the procedure recommended by Clearview), using three different Hitec TX. I've read every post on RCGroups and Clearview's forum that I could find with no luck. The morning just before the USB chord arrived (over three weeks wait) I ordered a 6 ch. USB interface chord that hasn't arrived yet, but it seems logical now after all I've tried that the problem is not the chord, but my PC, or more accurately, my Vista operating system (which by the way really sucks). I've posted this on Clearview's forum, and they were helpful, but still no luck and I'm just waiting for the new chord. I don't think it will make a difference. Any of you computer wizards have any suggestions? LOL, I'm getting VERY frustrated; winter is coming and I won't be able to fly as much:(
Dan ]]> Simulators parrot pilot http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1140562 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1140042&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:19:22 GMT Can a RealFlight G2 controller USB Interlink by Futaba work as a controller for Clear View? Does CearView works with Window 7? Thanks you for your help Gene Can a RealFlight G2 controller USB Interlink by Futaba work as a controller for Clear View?

Does CearView works with Window 7?

Thanks you for your help

Gene ]]> Simulators genefly14 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1140042 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1139538&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:07:22 GMT Hi everybody, Could somebody please point in me in the direction of an easy to understand tutorial on making landscapes for FMS. I found a tutorial by Yosito Sekiai but I am stumped:confused: Do I need any programs to make landscapes? Any help will be appreciated. Hi everybody,

Could somebody please point in me in the direction of an easy to understand tutorial on making landscapes for FMS.

I found a tutorial by Yosito Sekiai but I am stumped:confused:

Do I need any programs to make landscapes?

Any help will be appreciated.

Michael. ]]> Simulators michaellown http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1139538 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1138718&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:30:30 GMT I am very new to RC helis. I want to purchase one of the realflight simulators but would like to know the difference between the G3 and later releases. If the only difference is the number of planes or scenery and the later releases do not contain advances in how realistic the helicopters fly, i... I am very new to RC helis. I want to purchase one of the realflight simulators but would like to know the difference between the G3 and later releases. If the only difference is the number of planes or scenery and the later releases do not contain advances in how realistic the helicopters fly, i will likely just buy an early version. Any input?

Thanks! ]]> Simulators RC-Kellar http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1138718