FMS Flight simulator
12-13-2006, 06:19 AM
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FMS Flight simulator
On advice from another forum the FMS Flight simulator http://n.ethz.ch/student/mmoeller/fms/index_e.html was a recommended learning tool,however as i have to control the plane using 20 different keys on my keyboard instead of an actual flight radio i find it very confusing and dont really see the benefits of this sim..Am i missing something?
12-13-2006, 10:30 AM
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RE: FMS Flight simulator
Yes. Go pick up a $10 Playstation 2 like joystick for your PC at Target, Circuit City, CompUSA. It has 2 separate joystick that somewhat resemble the TX you will use to fly the plane. Logitech makes a decent one that connects to the USB port for $15.
12-13-2006, 02:43 PM
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RE: FMS Flight simulator
Depending on your transmitter, you might be able to get a cable so that you can conect it to the PC.
I have not bothered. I just use the PC arrow keys for ailerons and elevator, and (the G and B keys for throttle). If I position my fingers well, I can kind of imagine that I am moving a stick instead of pushing buttons. It is not realistic but it gives me the point of view and orientation.
I have not bothered. I just use the PC arrow keys for ailerons and elevator, and (the G and B keys for throttle). If I position my fingers well, I can kind of imagine that I am moving a stick instead of pushing buttons. It is not realistic but it gives me the point of view and orientation.
12-13-2006, 03:34 PM
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RE: FMS Flight simulator
you can get connector cable to usb or serial adapter for most all radios. I bought one from Tom's R/C store on ebay. he is really helpful and answered all of my questions. It cost me 40 bucks for the cable to my transmitter and a cd with software and about 900 different planes/ helis to fly. I have let friends use it to leard to fly and they said it helped. i knew how to fly before i bought it.
