Beginner looking for a sim
03-07-2005 | 08:08 PM
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Beginner looking for a sim
Hey guys. I have a pushprop park flyer. Like the Aerobird. I'm interested in stepping up my game a little and getting something real.
I'm interested in getting into helis. However, my next purchase might by another park flyer (Stinson Voyager or something like it). I would like to get a sim first that will allow me to test fly both types of crafts, with emphasis on helis.
Now, I understand Reflex XTR is generally the way to go, and I'd love to pick it up, but I don't have a tx yet. I believe I need a tx b/c Reflex uses the tx as a controller. I want to get a Futaba 9C or JR 9303, but that's a big investment to make in something I might not stick with. I would prefer to get the sim first and then decide if helis are the way to go. If not, I can always sell the sim. But I'd lose a lot of money trying to sell the tx afterwards too. So that leads me to Real Flight G2 or G3. I was gonna get G3, but balked in favor of Reflex. But now that I think about it, G3 and/or G2 will actually have the controller, so it will be the cheapest way to go.
I want to know if I'm really trading off a lot going with G2/G3 instead of Reflex, b/c I don't have a tx and I want to be able to try the sim before investing in tx and planes/helis. I heard the physics are off, but how much. Can I still learn to fly a heli using G3? Is there a cheap way to go with Reflex, like using a cheap tx with it? Thoughts or suggestions are needed. PEACE.
I'm interested in getting into helis. However, my next purchase might by another park flyer (Stinson Voyager or something like it). I would like to get a sim first that will allow me to test fly both types of crafts, with emphasis on helis.
Now, I understand Reflex XTR is generally the way to go, and I'd love to pick it up, but I don't have a tx yet. I believe I need a tx b/c Reflex uses the tx as a controller. I want to get a Futaba 9C or JR 9303, but that's a big investment to make in something I might not stick with. I would prefer to get the sim first and then decide if helis are the way to go. If not, I can always sell the sim. But I'd lose a lot of money trying to sell the tx afterwards too. So that leads me to Real Flight G2 or G3. I was gonna get G3, but balked in favor of Reflex. But now that I think about it, G3 and/or G2 will actually have the controller, so it will be the cheapest way to go.
I want to know if I'm really trading off a lot going with G2/G3 instead of Reflex, b/c I don't have a tx and I want to be able to try the sim before investing in tx and planes/helis. I heard the physics are off, but how much. Can I still learn to fly a heli using G3? Is there a cheap way to go with Reflex, like using a cheap tx with it? Thoughts or suggestions are needed. PEACE.
03-08-2005 | 02:26 AM
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RE: Beginner looking for a sim
The "cheap controller" idea is popular here, even among those who have their own TX. It protects your "real" TX from getting banged up. You can get used TXs (without flight packs) pretty cheap, $40 seems to be the going rate.
I have AeroFlyPro Deluxe Commander version, which is the version of AFPD that comes with a controller. Works nicely. So that's another option for you.
For comparisons between G3 and other products, I suggest you search the forum here. This topic has been beat on pretty hard. I am a beginner myself (compared to others here) though I have flown simple planes (Rudder and elevator) for years. As a beginner, I think the G3 "tutor" function would be nice to have. I picked AFPD because of the reputation for "physics" and "sailplanes", and have been happy.
Reflex does indeed have a better rep than either AFPD or G3 when it comes to helis. The cheap controller is probably your best bet.
Good luck,
Eric
I have AeroFlyPro Deluxe Commander version, which is the version of AFPD that comes with a controller. Works nicely. So that's another option for you.
For comparisons between G3 and other products, I suggest you search the forum here. This topic has been beat on pretty hard. I am a beginner myself (compared to others here) though I have flown simple planes (Rudder and elevator) for years. As a beginner, I think the G3 "tutor" function would be nice to have. I picked AFPD because of the reputation for "physics" and "sailplanes", and have been happy.
Reflex does indeed have a better rep than either AFPD or G3 when it comes to helis. The cheap controller is probably your best bet.
Good luck,
Eric
