Which simulator?

Which simulator?

Get a simulator!

It's as simple as that. Simulators are computer programs which let you plug your transmitter (if your transmitter is compatible - most modern ones are) into your computer and practise flying a helicopter on the computer screen. You can crash as many times as you like and it won't cost you a cent. I use mine to practise hovering, nose in hovering, inverted, autos, rolls, loops whatever. The good ones are extremely realistic. You'll never outgrow a good simulator cause you can always learn new things.

It's proven that people who spend a good amount of time using their simulators will advance their flying ability much more quickly than those who don't use a simulator.

They're nothing short of brilliant. Get one.

If money is tight I'd recommend you buy the best quality radio set then buy a simulator. Don't worry about getting a helicopter if it means skimping on radio gear. Save up for a real helicopter while you're developing your skills on the simulator. I know, it's not what you want to hear, but it's the best way to go.

When you're looking to buy a simulator, consider the following points:

Will it accomodate your radio?
Will your radio work with it?
Will it run on your PC?
Most simulators run only on DOS, Windows 95 or Windows 98. If you've got a Mac, you probably out of luck.
How realistic is it?
For this you'll probably have to ask around the people who have the sim that you're looking at.
Local knowledge
What simulator are people using at your local club? What are their thoughts on it? How realistic is it? How easy is it to install? How easy is it to configure?

I have aerofly simulator but it seem to fly a heli on a non dedicated TX. Do I have to set up the throttle curves on my FF7, as I think the first problem with my flying will be setting up the curves.

Peter

Free FMS Simulator: Simulator FREE download: www.flying-model-simulator.com

Useful information about setting:

http://www.hobbyjapan2000.com/SimulatorSetting.html

http://www.hobbyjapan2000.com/SimSetting-Gil.html

You may also want to read the forum from www.flying-model-simulator.com too for other configuration.

G'day ive been using FMS and its helped me a lot definitly! ACE Sim!

How important is it to use a Tx interface to a sim, as opposed to a joystick or controller? It seems to me that using a Tx would give a more realistic feel.

Hello,
Noob here.

I do not have lots of money but wanted to get into Flying.

Here's what I am starting with

FREE flight sim
F M S

Game controler.
Logitech® Dual Action

With these 2 I has started my way to learning orientation of flight.

Try this RC Flight simulator
It has 7 helicopters, 16 planes and can work with windows gamepad, any USB Tx to PC cable and PIC Serial cable. The trial version is free and let you fly one helicopter and one 3d plane. The registration is $30. The simulator can import any scenery flie from G3 and Reflex and has very good graphics and flight model.

Stefan

[ebonbetta]

ok I have a question and I am a little confused.
I have a walkera with the funky serial adapter.
What would this ( or any transmitter be considered)?
2 axis ? 4 axis ?
Also has anybody been successful in getting the aformentioned transmitter to work with windows xp and any free Simulators ?