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RC Flight Simulator PackagesRC flight simulators have paved the way for an entire new breed of RC pilots! It's been proven that today's generation of RC 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. 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 have 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 G4 is the fourth generation of the RealFlight legacy. So far each release has been more realistic than the previous version. Unless they provide 3-D glasses and pipe in the smell of fuel, I can't see how they will ever be more realistic than G4. But hey, that's what we thought after G3, so who knows what the future holds. Follow this link for more information and screen shots from RealFlight G4 RC flight simulator.  RealFlight G3 is still readily available and is on average around $60.00 less than G4. RealFlight G3 is also an excellent simulator for learning new maneuvers and sharpening your skills. You can save a few bucks and still have a great simulator. When you purchase G3 you will have access to download the G3.5 update for no additional charge. You can also purchase RealFlight 3.5 as a package. Hanger 9's FS OneHanger 9 has recently released their RC flight simulator which is FS One . This simulator is every bit as good as RealFlight G4. Some may even say its 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.
There are a few features that are unique to each RealFlight G4 and FS One simulators. I have highlighted some of the differences between the two RC flight simulators in the table below.
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. Computer RequirementsBecause of the intense computing power needed for replicating the flight characteristics are real RC airplanes, a fairly powerful processor is needed. The stunning realistic graphics require a powerful graphics card. Before purchasing either system make sure that your computer will be able to run the software. If you have the minimum requirements but not the recommended requirements, the physics or flight characteristics will not suffer, but the graphics will be toned down so your computer can handle them. The system requirements for both of these RC flight simulators are listed below.
FS One does support Windows Vista®. Due to the enormous disk space required by this new operating system, some of the settings in the system control panel will have to be tweaked in order for the software to work properly. Free RC Flight SimulatorsIf 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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