Cheap Realflight G4 Flight Simulator Mode 2 (Software) Price

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This thing is saving me big dollars
Got it, installed it, ran it. No problems. <
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>The only oddness was having to enter serial numbers for both the controller and the software. Ummm, why? Doesn't having the controller plugged into the computer imply that I paid for this stuff? The directions said to turn off virus checkers and similar applications. As always, I cut the internet connection (this time by disabling the WiFi radio) before unloading my security stuff. <
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>Five hours later, I reloaded the security stuff and turned WiFi back on. Those hours passed as quickly as if I'd been playing WoW. <
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>During those five hours, I saved a lot of time and money. I flew model planes and helicopters back when the simulators weren't very good. The rule was fly 'em til ya break 'em. After every crash, you rock back and forth on your heels and guess how much this one is gonna cost. <
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>I don't know how many time I crashed during my hours on the sim. I know I tried things I'd never done with a flying model. The crashes were fun for the pilot (for a change). For example, I rubbed the landing gear off a few times and ended up flying a gearless bird. Also, helicopter rotors still explode on contacting the simulated ground. <
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>As for quality and all that... At first, I thought the controller felt cheap. The real ones have smoother gimbals and stuff. Once the flying starts, it works flawlessly. A real controller can be connected in, but I doubt I'll bother. The simulation software itself is very good and the whole rig is responsive and predictable. <
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>What isn't simulated is the operator. I think I flew through myself a few times. I guess you can't really practice flying while fleeing. <
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>Next step is using the big screen as an external monitor. Then I can practice from the comfy chair.

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Crash virtually it costs less
After purchasing an RC Helicopter and crashing it 4 times just trying to learn just how to hover it, I got Real Flight. If I got this first not only would I have a better understanding of how to fly the helicopter but there are a lot of new RC models and I could have flown them all to see which one I like the best. Rather than buying one and having no idea how it handled. <
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>So if you're in the market for an RC heli or plane I would suggest buying this first. Try the plane/heli that you're thinking of buying, and all of the similar once from other manufactures and you'll know exactly what to get. (If the model you're looking for isn't in the list of what's included with the program....there is a large list of downloadable RC models on their website.) <
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A great way to cut your teeth.
If you have any serious interest in getting into RC flying might I recommend this as your first purchase. It comes with a full size 8-channel remote console that plugs into your USB port and behaves exactly as a real RC remote would. The software loads quickly and seamlessly, although you do need a rather advanced graphics card to be able to run it. My personal laptop computer (all of 3 years old) cannot run it, so I'm forced to take my work laptop home to play with it. Once loaded you have a plethora of aircraft to choose from, including: <
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>- Over 40 fixed-wing aircraft ranging from simple 2-channel electric trainers that fly no faster than a slow jog, to gas powered fully aerobatic stunt planes, to complex jet turbine planes with retractable landing gear and flaps capable of 200mph. There are even four float planes. Some are scale models of real-life aircraft (Piper Cub, P-51 Mustang, and even the 1903 Wright Flyer) while others are simply-built `wings on a stick' designed for RC flying. Every plane has its own unique flight characteristics, so it's a great way to 'try out' various models before deciding on a purchase. As I understand you can download additional aircraft models. <
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>- 20 helicopters, both gas and electric. Some are so simple to fly a 6-year-old could do it, and some are so difficult I have yet to fly them for longer than 10 seconds without a spectacular crash. <
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>- 6 gliders <
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>- 1 blimp, which is nearly impossible to crash. <
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>After only a few hours on the stick with some basic trainers I was feeling pretty confident in my RC piloting skills. I'm progressing slowly up the ladder to the more complex aircraft. Another feature the G4 allows is both a cockpit and chase plane view, which makes this double as a flight simulator. <
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>And there are over 20 photorealistic scenes you can choose from, including a tropical paradise complete with wrecked pirate ships. <
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>And when you crash, the planes come apart piece by piece. If you land hard, or clip a building, you may only lose a wheel or one rear stablizer. The plane still flies, but it's flight characteristics change drastically and it's a real challenge to keep it in the air. One fun thing I discovered was that the jet plane's engines will still run even after being stripped down to a bare fuselage, and it's a riot watching it scoot uncontrollably around the field like a deranged rocket-powered pinball. After a wreck all you need do is press the `reset' button in the controller and you're right back to the beginning with a fresh plane. <
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>My only complaint is that there's no depth perception. Looking at a 2D screen it's extremely difficult to tell how far your plane is from obstacles. Several times I've had my plane on a perfect landing approach only to crash into a tree that I thought was further away. <
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>In conclusion I'll agree that the price tag can be a bit steep, but this is an excellent training tool, and it will pay for itself several times over on un-wrecked airplanes. <
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