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Old 01-03-2005 | 12:11 PM
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Hi Driftair...After viewing Tahustvedt's video it appears that only XTR can do the Monkey flip physics correctly[sm=thumbup.gif]. No one else will post a video with another simulator[X(]. One of the 2 simulators I own is excellent for loops,rolls,harriers,elevators,hovers,knife edge,aileron torque rolling and high alpha maneuvers. It does require aileron help for engine torque rolls? Neither of my simulators appear to match the correct tail slide physics of the Reflex simulator[]. I hesitate in purchasing XTR because I have no idea how much the planes can be modified or if they will truly simulate a torque roll with engine torque. I know of no simulator that can flat spin using real inputs(cheater spins with non-realistic stick inputs work fine)however they look good. Some things one can do on a simulator will not work on a real model(a counter clockwise knife edge loop without throttling back on the down line will allow your plane to fit in a shoe box but works without a scratch on a simulator)[sm=stupid.gif]. Simulators have come a long way but still need some bugs in their physics addressed. If I find an XTR to try out, I may become an XTR convert. Correct Physics Rules in real flying!



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[8D] Hi Bowser,

I have flown AeroflyPro, but not AFPD. I now own and have flown Reflex XTR.
I like the flying realisim of Reflex XTR better.

There are other qualities about AeroflyPro that I like alot, and Deluxe is most likely wonderful but my guess is its flight response does not quite reach the performance found in Reflex XTR. Still, I would expect that AFPD may come close, but it is not as configurable.

***** Reflex XTR has a horrible USB Connection that takes up 2 USB ports !!! ***** This sucks and should be corrected !!!

Reflex XTR takes some getting used to and has many more configuration options than other simulators.

Other simulators ie: AeroflyPro Deluxe, and RealFlight G3, have some features that are more game like.
AeroflyPro and AeroflyPro Deluxe are very advanced in their flight response, but so far as I have experienced to date, not as accurate as Reflex XTR.

I like both simulators for different reasons.

A combination of the best qualities of AeroflyPro Deluxe, and Reflex XTR plus the RealFlight USB Controller (Made by Futaba) would create the best simulator on the market.