Cheap Sims and buddy boxes!
 

This place: http://www.tti-us.com/sim has some decent deals, and good support. I got a JR 631 radio, buddy box, USB Sim interface, and FMS with 700 planes and landscapes for like $139 or so. I think he also does Backyard sim for the same price? It's a good little store for learning newbies, and maybe instructors also. :) - Joe

RE: Cheap Sims and buddy boxes!
 

I've bought several things from this guy. I didn't know he sold outside of ebay which is where I ordered my things. http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=9159503&ssPageName=L2
For some reason I can't the link to display right. Substitute "ebay" where the "****" is.

RE: Cheap Sims and buddy boxes!
 

zetor,
You can't post direct links to competing sites. (And I can't blame Admin for not wanting you to.)
Dennis-

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joelansing,

FMS is free!!!! You can get a wingman by logtech (two joy sticks controller) for about 20 to 30 bucks. Using the two together can really develop some eye hand skill and perspective wether the plane is coming or going. Try[link]http://spadtothebone.com/[/link]. The buddy box will depend on what will be compatible with your current transmitter.

Steve

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DipStick,

I already have FMS so could I go down to the local PC shop and get a gamepad(I think thats what you are describing) that will help me even more on FMS?? I was looking at those buddy boxes and things from Joe but I think it would be cheaper to do it this way. Right now I am just using the keyboard which is easy as it is not proportional.
Thanks

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ZimboRaider,

I have used both realflight sim and FMS, as far as learning basic flying both are good. The reason I recommended the wingman by Logitech is that it has two joy sticks and you can set it up so it is pretty close to having a transmitter hooked up to your computer(the only down side is they are self centering and a transmitter isn't). I think even a gamepad would be helpful but maybe not as good as a two stick controller like i'm talking about. The biggest problem that new pilots have learning to fly is not having a feel for a plane coming and going and just having to think to much about what they have to do with the sticks. FMS and a two stick setup does a good job of getting you use to the feel of controlling a plane. I have helped train a few newbies and you can really tell the difference between someone without SIM experience and someone with....usually the sim flyers will be able to control a plane right from the start....the none sims don't have a clue. I also learned to fly by using FMS my brother was my trainer....he was shocked at my level of skill the first time I flew. Zimbo if you don't have a trainer you really need someone reguardless of the amount of sim time you have....I think there are a few Kiwi spadders...I'm sure they would be glad to help.

Steve