Check this source of high quality RC models for X-Plane flightsim, mostly free downloads.
It is a great option for mac/linux users, and it is super realistic simulation including weather,failures and realistic FOV flying.
Using a 6CH USB controller works just great.

http://www.vskylabs.com

<u>Here are some vids</u>:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-kjxWEQ3w4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2NNWwYMMKw[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE6fbvLulOo[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaBUqlKnVhQ[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-rDIUFpbZs[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2P37Wxom9c&feature=relmfu[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQWbZzxw6NM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIw6TbuTZSM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV3G7FJVYmY[/youtube]

X-Plane also works great on a PC and even your phones!

Can you set up X-Plane "camera" to where the view/perspective is stationary on the ground with the scene following the plane? IE like you were flying a model?? And the controller as your transmitter with set up as per an RC situation?? ?

yes to the camera...
As far as the controller with a USB interface for your transmitter to link it to your computer it may be possible.
I use x-plane as a FS sim. and have real flight as well, so I have never tried to interface a r/c type of control for x-plane.

Hi.

Yes, you can set up the camera to a stationary view on the ground, and the scene will follow the plane.
Now, X-Plane is not a designated RC simulator - For example You will have to manage the zoom by yourself since there is no auto-zoom.

For the controller issue: Again, it is not a designated RC SIM, But you can use any controller that you computer recognise.

It seems like a lot of issues, and it's true. But when it comes to simulation it's very realistic (you will need to use a fine tuned models).

Check the link below for some tips using X-Plane as RC sim:

https://sites.google.com/a/vskylabs....tup-in-x-plane

You can not find a better one for the money!