buying a simulator
11-20-2002 | 03:12 AM
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From: kansas city, MO
buying a simulator
I would like to buy a simulator but the prices are a little scary, they range from $20.00 to $250. I am looking at a fms futaba skysport tx 2k xp for around $70.00. Is this worth the money or should I ahead a purchase one for $170 from my local hobby shop. I am some what new to the rc field and I figure I could get some advice from this form.
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Jkirk
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Jkirk
11-20-2002 | 03:50 AM
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From: Temecula, CA
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JKirk, (not James T. is it?) 
Sorry for the geek humor....
Anyway, I understand about the steep prices for a sim. I bought Real Flight G2 myself and it was close to $200. There are some free ones out there like FMS. I can't comment on those but the Real Flight is very good. I bought mine through Tower Hobbies (click here) and they have a program called Easy Pay. Basically they broke up my payments into 3 so the bite wasn't so bad and right now they'll throw in a $20 gift certificate as well. If you have a chance to try out a friend's I would recommend it. My local hobby shop had Real Flight G2 on display so I was able to 'test drive' it before I bought it. You can download FMS (click here) for free and test it out on your PC to see if it suits your needs. Which ever way you go good luck.
Sorry for the geek humor....
Anyway, I understand about the steep prices for a sim. I bought Real Flight G2 myself and it was close to $200. There are some free ones out there like FMS. I can't comment on those but the Real Flight is very good. I bought mine through Tower Hobbies (click here) and they have a program called Easy Pay. Basically they broke up my payments into 3 so the bite wasn't so bad and right now they'll throw in a $20 gift certificate as well. If you have a chance to try out a friend's I would recommend it. My local hobby shop had Real Flight G2 on display so I was able to 'test drive' it before I bought it. You can download FMS (click here) for free and test it out on your PC to see if it suits your needs. Which ever way you go good luck.
11-23-2002 | 02:36 PM
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I'm in for $43
Go onto Ebay and get the cable that works with your Transmitter and Windows operating system and save the money. FMS has loads of fun planes to fly and its freeware.
http://www.stores.ebay.com/tomsrcsim...pt3/index.html
http://www.stores.ebay.com/tomsrcsim...pt3/index.html
11-24-2002 | 06:08 PM
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From: EnschedeOV, NETHERLANDS
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I have both Realflight G2 and FMS. Realflight defiantly more realistic, FMS is good for co-ordinating left/right when flying. I was using my transmitter with Realflight and letting my 3 kids learn/play 5,5 and 6. Of course always very nervous about them breaking my expensive transmitter. Then someone suggested I buy a Logitech Wingman rumble pad. It is more sensitive then my transmitter, but great since I can let the kids play, with out me having a heart attack every time 8-). I use it now with both FMS and RealFlight. I would download FMS, buy the rumble pad. Then if you really get into buy Realflight G2 or I have heard AeroFly Pro is also really good.
11-25-2002 | 04:22 AM
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winXP or win98
if you dont need it for winXP/2000 try my interfaces for 21.00 shipped to your door. if you mention this ad ill let you change the price to 18.00 shipped.
http://fms1.mattclement.com
thanks and keep 'em in the air
matt
http://fms1.mattclement.com
thanks and keep 'em in the air
matt
