Reflex XTR - Give opinions
07-18-2004, 09:41 PM
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The Reflex xtr is simply the best flight simulator to date .It's heads and tails better that real flight . The only problem I'm having is downloading new fields and planes .The web site that carrys this stuff says I don't have permission .! Are you believing that !
07-19-2004, 01:38 AM
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RE: Reflex XTR - Give opinions
This site has more free models for downloads..
[link=http://www.rc-sim.de/dl_engine_eng/]http://www.rc-sim.de/dl_engine_eng/[/link]
[link=http://www.rc-sim.de/dl_engine_eng/]http://www.rc-sim.de/dl_engine_eng/[/link]
07-19-2004, 11:24 AM
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I have XTR, and have for a few weeks. Here is what I have found out:
When I first got it and found out that it uses your own batteries, I was extremely pissed. I thought that I could never fly for real because my transmitter would always be on the charger. I was wrong. I haven't done any real flying yet, but in the 3 weeks I've had it, I have not ONCE recharged the battery. I removed the crystal/module out of my radio, and because that is no longer there, the circuit isn't completed for transmission, and no battery power is used. I started at 10.3 volts and am now at 9.7, no way to tell how many hours I've flown though. However, let me say this: Battery drain while using Reflex is absolutely, positively NO ISSUE. The program reminds you to unplug the transmitter when you exit, so no accidental drain either.
Physics/Flying:
The post earlier in the thread that if you fly to far away it resets is just completely not true. It resets if you fly over the pitts, and you learn not to do that after a few times. You can fly any other direction for as long as you feel fit. No reset.
3D- While not an expert, I have hovered a few times, but tried many. When I first started playing, I did the exact same as in real life. Fell out most of the time, stuck it a little. I am now much better. (Haven't tested myself for real yet). It also has a torque trainer that I found and am extremely impressed. Makes a joke of G2's training. It gives you the plane right in front of you in a hover, and before you start, you select your level, 1-4.
Level 1-You control throttle only, sim takes care of the rest
Level 2- Throttle, Rudder
Level 3-Throttle Rudder, Elevator
Level 4- All channels, no assist
That is how I learned to hover the Flip 3D, one I was unable to do before I found the trainer.
Now for the negatives:
Sound- Sure you can select 2 stroke for 4 stroke, but nothing like G2
Menu's not as fancy/attractive as in G2
Aircraft editing not as easy as G2, again because of the menu's layout
When you hit a far away tree, it sometimes may not reset automatically
Aircraft editing more a computer thing than modeling, you change number values for a bigger engine, etc instead of selecting a saito 180
Overall great program, was not made with the experience/leadership/big company support live G2, but for a little less than G2, with free downloads etc, a great buy, and like the screenshots show, the graphics are insane.
When I first got it and found out that it uses your own batteries, I was extremely pissed. I thought that I could never fly for real because my transmitter would always be on the charger. I was wrong. I haven't done any real flying yet, but in the 3 weeks I've had it, I have not ONCE recharged the battery. I removed the crystal/module out of my radio, and because that is no longer there, the circuit isn't completed for transmission, and no battery power is used. I started at 10.3 volts and am now at 9.7, no way to tell how many hours I've flown though. However, let me say this: Battery drain while using Reflex is absolutely, positively NO ISSUE. The program reminds you to unplug the transmitter when you exit, so no accidental drain either.
Physics/Flying:
The post earlier in the thread that if you fly to far away it resets is just completely not true. It resets if you fly over the pitts, and you learn not to do that after a few times. You can fly any other direction for as long as you feel fit. No reset.
3D- While not an expert, I have hovered a few times, but tried many. When I first started playing, I did the exact same as in real life. Fell out most of the time, stuck it a little. I am now much better. (Haven't tested myself for real yet). It also has a torque trainer that I found and am extremely impressed. Makes a joke of G2's training. It gives you the plane right in front of you in a hover, and before you start, you select your level, 1-4.
Level 1-You control throttle only, sim takes care of the rest
Level 2- Throttle, Rudder
Level 3-Throttle Rudder, Elevator
Level 4- All channels, no assist
That is how I learned to hover the Flip 3D, one I was unable to do before I found the trainer.
Now for the negatives:
Sound- Sure you can select 2 stroke for 4 stroke, but nothing like G2
Menu's not as fancy/attractive as in G2
Aircraft editing not as easy as G2, again because of the menu's layout
When you hit a far away tree, it sometimes may not reset automatically
Aircraft editing more a computer thing than modeling, you change number values for a bigger engine, etc instead of selecting a saito 180
Overall great program, was not made with the experience/leadership/big company support live G2, but for a little less than G2, with free downloads etc, a great buy, and like the screenshots show, the graphics are insane.
07-21-2004, 12:12 PM
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My local hobby shop just got a few Reflex XTR's in stock...
Mention you are from RCU and you may very well get a good price...
FasTrak Hobby Center
990 E. Main Street
Newark, OH, 43055
Hours: Wed-Sat Noon-9:00 P.M.
Phone (740) 349 0560
Mention you are from RCU and you may very well get a good price...
FasTrak Hobby Center
990 E. Main Street
Newark, OH, 43055
Hours: Wed-Sat Noon-9:00 P.M.
Phone (740) 349 0560
07-23-2004, 11:27 AM
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Am I missing something here? As I understand it, the Reflex XTR is available with it's own 4 channel commander. See this URL:
[link=http://www.helihobby.com/html/reflex3d.html]http://www.helihobby.com/html/reflex3d.html[/link]
[link=http://www.helihobby.com/html/reflex3d.html]http://www.helihobby.com/html/reflex3d.html[/link]
07-23-2004, 02:17 PM
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Not really...
Whatever floats your boat... you could pickup a used transmitter at a swap shop too if you wanted...
The nice thing about using the tranny you fly with is the practice you get with the switches, dials, etc... it also helps you learn to program your computer radio and test out mixes in the sim before you go out with your real plane.
But certainly a basic 4 channel radio will let you enjoy XTR...
Whatever floats your boat... you could pickup a used transmitter at a swap shop too if you wanted...
The nice thing about using the tranny you fly with is the practice you get with the switches, dials, etc... it also helps you learn to program your computer radio and test out mixes in the sim before you go out with your real plane.
But certainly a basic 4 channel radio will let you enjoy XTR...
07-23-2004, 02:21 PM
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RE: Reflex XTR - Give opinions
Actually, I'm looking to buy the XTR to learn how to fly helis. I have a couple of old Futaba 6 channels that I used for airplanes several years ago but they're obsolete now. I bought my last one in 1994. I believe it's the 6NLK model. I'm still not sure which sim to buy. [
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The requirements quoted are minimum. The more video Ram and the faster the P4 processor, the better. The average guy will be very happy with the minimum requirements, because the graphics are so far above the norm, but like everything else computer related, the faster the better.
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07-26-2004, 11:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: RC Havoc
So, will the G2 Transmitter work for Reflex XTR?
So, will the G2 Transmitter work for Reflex XTR?
07-27-2004, 07:19 AM
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Dan, I'd imagine it would run just fine on a P-3 933 as long as you have a decent video card...
I'll try a test for you and install it on a 1 gig Athlon (similar performance system).. stay tuned...
I'll try a test for you and install it on a 1 gig Athlon (similar performance system).. stay tuned...
07-27-2004, 08:10 AM
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Does anyone know if XTR will work with the old Futaba 6 channel I mentioned eariler? I believe it's the 6NLK and has a round port on the back. Thanks!
07-27-2004, 11:03 AM
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Pretty sure it will...
You can specify the new 9C connector or Futaba Round... so you should be good to go unless Futaba changes the round "buddy" connector in recent years...
You can specify the new 9C connector or Futaba Round... so you should be good to go unless Futaba changes the round "buddy" connector in recent years...
