FMS related question
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FMS related question
I am completely new to rc airplanes. However, I plan to put together a slowstick in the future (sometime in the next year) for my first. In the mean time I have download the FMS simulator but I do not have a controler for it. I am curious to know if I can get an actual controler for the slowstick, but one that can also be plugged in via usb that will work for FMS. Any suggestions? I hope my question is clear. Thanks for any information. -Elf
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RE: FMS related question
ORIGINAL: pElf28p
I am completely new to rc airplanes. However, I plan to put together a slowstick in the future (sometime in the next year) for my first. In the mean time I have download the FMS simulator but I do not have a controler for it. I am curious to know if I can get an actual controler for the slowstick, but one that can also be plugged in via usb that will work for FMS. Any suggestions? I hope my question is clear. Thanks for any information. -Elf
I am completely new to rc airplanes. However, I plan to put together a slowstick in the future (sometime in the next year) for my first. In the mean time I have download the FMS simulator but I do not have a controler for it. I am curious to know if I can get an actual controler for the slowstick, but one that can also be plugged in via usb that will work for FMS. Any suggestions? I hope my question is clear. Thanks for any information. -Elf
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=3660
Or get a cable from this page:
http://www.allerc.com/index.php?cPat...74357443d4a69d
that hooks up to a transmitter that you will also use to fly your Slow Stick.
I have that controller and it is adequate, although I wouldn't recommend buying it. For the money, I'd consider spending the extra money (around $100) and get FS One.
I'd be interested in comments from pilots who used FMS only before flying a real RC plane.
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RE: FMS related question
It feels just like any other sim to me. Set it up accordingly.
It would be interesting if you can ever get any of your models to fly and feel like mine.
It would be interesting if you can ever get any of your models to fly and feel like mine.
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RE: FMS related question
Another option that works well is a dual USB joystick. They cost between $5 - $10. Probably the least expensive controller to use that feels very close to a real RC transmitter. Otherwise the $20 simulator controller is best. All work with FMS or for about $50 you could purchase the ClearView sim.
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RE: FMS related question
ORIGINAL: flyX
It feels just like any other sim to me. Set it up accordingly.
It would be interesting if you can ever get any of your models to fly and feel like mine.
It feels just like any other sim to me. Set it up accordingly.
It would be interesting if you can ever get any of your models to fly and feel like mine.
I did try a GWS Formosa that one user said flies like the real thing and, well, no, it didn't. I have used Realflight and, having flown 2 of the planes modeled in the sim in real life, found that sim to be much more accurate.
Of course, one is free and the other is not. But I learned on a simulator not sold anymore nor supported by XP (RC Simulator by Ripmax, anyone?) that has spoiled me for a better sim.
I find FMS, boring. And, as it doesn't fly like anything I fly, I don't get any value from playing with it.
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RE: FMS related question
If you are talking about FMS 2.7, then, yes the models are pretty floaty.
If FMS 2.8, I would disagree with you. They fall out of the sky just fine. <smile>
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If FMS 2.8, I would disagree with you. They fall out of the sky just fine. <smile>
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