Choosing an RC Flight Simulator

"Which RC Flight simulator is for you?"



RC simulators have paved the way for an entire new breed of radio controlled airplane pilots! It's been proven that today's generation of RC airplane pilots learn quicker then previous generations. Growing up with video games has honed your hand-eye coordination which is crucial for flying RC airplanes.

RC flight simulators bring this advantage to new heights by utilizing today's state of the art video game technology to allow pilots to sharpen their RC flying skills in the comfort of their living room!

The average RC airplane flight simulator can be purchased for less then the price of many ready to fly RC airplanes. An RC model simulator will greatly decrease the chances of crashing your first airplane.




Why buy an RC flight simulator?

Control reversal is when the airplane is coming towards you and the controls seem backwards. You have to train your brain to control the airplane regardless of its orientation. This is where a simulator is worth its weight in gold!

A simulator will put you way ahead of the ballgame when it comes to learning the basics. If the simulator prevents one crash, it has already paid for itself! Consider a simulator and investment with valuable returns!

Simulators not only help new pilots learn to fly, they are also a tool used by experienced pilots for perfecting new maneuvers and preparing themselves for that next airplane. I've been flying for several years and still use my simulator for learning new maneuvers without the risk of destroying my airplane. To be honest, I am chicken to try new maneuvers at the field until I have mastered it on the RC flight simulator!






Great Plane's RealFlight

RealFlight G.5

RealFlight G5

Great Plane's RealFlight has been the number one selling RC flight simulator for the past 11 years. If you want the latest and greatest with all the bells and whistles then you'll want to check out Great Planes Realflight G5 , the latest version of the popular simulator.

RealFlight G5 comes with an InterLink Elite controller that is based upon Futaba's 6EX transmitter.

If you have an internet connection you can fly with up to 31 other RC pilots. You can create a user profile to share your flight hours logged and points accumulated in online Combat Events. This simulator marries the competitives of online gaming with flying RC, my two favorite past times!

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RealFlight Basic

RealFlight Basic

You can pick up Great Planes RealFlight Basic for about half the price of G5. This less expensive version of RealFlight features many of the aircraft and flying fields of RealFlight G4.5 and Expansion Packs.

Real Flight Basic also includes a realistic USB controller. This is really a great value if you're looking for a state-of-the art simulator and can live without all the bells and whistles such as online completitions.

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You can also pick up earlier versions and add'ons for a very reasonable price as well. Check out what's available below, make sure to click "view all" so you don't miss anything. Good luck!






Hanger 9's FS One

Hanger 9 FS One

Hanger 9 has their own RC simulator as well, which is FS One . This simulator is every bit as good as RealFlight G4. Some even say it's better. These two simulators are on equal playing fields when it comes to graphics and aerodynamic modeling.

The differences between the two can be related to the differences between Chevy and Ford, or Pepsi and Coke. Of the people who have used them both, about half say they like FSONE better while the other half prefer RealFlight G4.

I can promise that you will be amazed by the capabilities and graphics regardless of which one you choose. Follow this link for more information and screen shots from FS One flight simulator.

When I originally wrote this page, RealFlight and FS One were more or less the same price. Since that time FS One has dropped in price to half the price of the latest RealFlight. Check it out for yourself!

Much of the aircraft available in RealFlight G4 are manufactures by Great Planes. FS One features Hanger 9 airplanes. Keep this in mind if you are considering one of these RC flight simulators. It is probably a good idea to get which ever software includes your specific airplane.

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Phoenix Flight Simulator

Phoenix RC Flight Simulator

Horizon Hobby's Phoenix simulator actually comes with a fully functionally Spektrum DX5e transmitter that can be used with the many bind-n-fly models on the market. It's the only sim on the market that comes with a functional transmitter.

This RC flight simulator has over 100 realistically modeled aircraft from JR Heli, E-flite, Blade, Hangar 9 and even ParkZone. You can fly with RC pilots accross the world with a broadband internet connection.

Phoenix-sim.com continually offers free downloadable scenery and aircraft add-ons. Give the Phoenix Flight Simulator a test spin it a try for free by downlaoding the demo here.

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Free RC Flight Simulators

If you'd rather not pay for one of the commercial state of the art simulators, there are some free RC Flight simulators available do download and use for free. You will need a controller to use with these free simulators. Follow this link for more information on free RC simulators and controllers.




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