ORIGINAL: Coopz
Hi, looking at getting into RC planes as a side hobby. Wa slooking at buying the RealFlight sim to learn some basics. Just says on the box that the included pc controller is left hand throttle controlled. They seem to make a big deal out of this, just wondering if this is the standard?
RealFlight any good? The demo seemed alright, bit pricey though...
I have only fooled around with realflight at the hobby shop. It seems pretty good but no simulator will ever really be like flying an actual model. I guess it might be more realistic with a 100 inch screen above eye level but the perspective is all wrong on a 19 inch PC monitor.
Realflight is available with the controller set for Mode 1 or Mode 2. I don't knoow how difficult, or expensive, it is for you to order from the US but I included links to a source that has both modes in stock.
Mode 2, throttle on left stick. Manufacturer Stock # GPMZ4400
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXHXV6&P=3
Mode 1, throttle on right stick. Manufacturer Stock # GPMZ4401
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXJAS8&P=3
If you will be hooking up your own transmitter to the controller it doesn't matter which version you get. When you set up the software for your transmitter you can assign the functions any way you want.