Try this one its based on the 450 and its free. I really like it. Better than FMS
Mike
http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=53245

Yup...that's the one I was wondering about. Have you used any other sims besides that one and FMS? Just wondering how they fly.

I've messed with a few at the LHS and none are worth 200 bucks. This one serves me just fine. All I need is something to help with nose in and orientation of the helicopter . So far this ones really helped.

For just nose-in hovering, I agree you do not need a 200 dollar simulator, but if you want to do 3D and progress in your skills, the other simulators hold their purpose. Just give phoenix a try and try some 3D if you get a chance, it really is worth it IMO, 140 bucks about it can be had.

I'm real happy with the sim from the helifreak site. I can do 3d inverted all that stuff. I have seen the Phoenix Sim and must agree that its pretty impressive. If I was looking to buy a sim that's the one I would get.
Mike

TREX 500 released for phoenix today

apparently the Trex 450 in the FS One expansion pack is very realistic if you make the following adjustments from thread 1328 in the big FS One thread:

"Scott,

You did it. Thanks man. The T-Rex is about dead on to the real thing now.

Here's my mods mixed with yours.

• Under Aerodynamics I made the changes to Rotation Damping: Roll: 0.100, Pitch: 0.100, Yaw: 0.100
• Under Main Roter I made changes to Blade Rotational Inertia to 0.0028
• Mass: empty weight 1.8
• Aerodynamics: aerodynamics reference area .2
• Tail Rotor: Solidity: .25
• Tail Rotor: Overshoot time constant: .002


Kraig"

Scott is SctHolson who can do nowrong in FS One. Here's the link

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_42...54/key_/tm.htm

My work here is done.
cheers,
Dave

how do i get the helicopter to go inverted?