RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Brian, is there somewhere I can go to find out more information about this patch?

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Not yet. When the patch makes it through QA testing and gets posted, a readme file will be included, which identified all changes.

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Is a 480mb RAM enough?

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

If you run Win2K or WinXP without loads of background programs it should be fine (wouldn't have a clue about vista though). I run it on Win2K with no background programs running. I'm doing great with 512 MB (not even considering upgrading ram)... my system never gets even close to a caching crunch even with several browsers open in the background and FS1 runnning. Not sure if graphical detail settings has a direct or significant impact on system ram use or not, but I keep my graphical detail settings at medium.

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

I've found that you propably will be able to run the basic parts of the software, no 3d sites though. And if you turn off most of the graphics settings, like trees, people, house, shadows, etc... The software will run nicely. You didn't say if you also had a graphics card, so this comment relates to that specifically, I ran FSOne on a laptop with 512 mb and no graphics card and what I found was that i could run FSOne, but non of the text in the lists populated. The lists I speak of are optional settings to adjust the software to work how I wanted it to. I've since replaced the computer and can now access everything. It's preferable to have at least the minimum recommended equipment; a) the software will run better, b) you will enjoy the experience better, c) if you have a problem, the first thing tech support will look for is the minimum recommended hardware.
Goodluck
Scott H

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Thanks guys for you comments, I run Windows XP with 480mb RAM and 2.4GHz. Im not sure If I have a graphics card, do these need to be purchased seperately?

Cheers
MC

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

First off: GFX card (separate or integrated) ... is the monitor plugged into a card in one of the slots that you see side by side on the back or is it plugged into a connector that appears to be parallel with the motherboard?

GFX type:
Right-click on an empty area on the desktop -> select "properties" -> select "Settings" tab
already you'll see the "Adapter" name, but to get more details: click on the "advanced" button -> then select "adapter" tab

If your GFX is integrated, it's probably nothing robust and you'll want to buy a GFX card (look at the recommended range for guidance and people here can suggest; I have Club 3D Geforce 7600 GT... good card, not very expensive). But let us know what GFX you have regardless if it's separate or integrated.

edit: Check also what it says on your power supply (PSU) for watts. If you upgrade to a robust GFX card, there may be an issue with enough power from your PSU (my 7600 requires a PSU of at least 350 Watts; I have 380 watts)

available RAM: After a fresh reboot and once you're logged in and all programs have finished loading: Press Control-Alt-Delete -> select "performance" tab -> In the "Physical Memory" panel check what is says for "available"... that's how much FS One will have to work with when you start it. Don't worry, depending on your settings in FS1, you won't need much. Usually I have 360 MB available, but I've run FS1 when there was as little as 250 MB or so available (maybe even less). Windows does also cache other programs to virtual mem when FS1 allocates memory, but better if it doesn't need to do that at all (or not too much).

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Thank you Cloudskipper, that was very useful and informative. I appreciate your help mate.

Cheers
Mc

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

promblems with similator for f22 programming any help

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

We need at least a hint of the problem and what's an f22?

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Is there any way to put the smoke function on a radio switch instead of using the keyboard?

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

I've tried, but not found any way to assign that to the radio. That should be on the software patch wishlist.

I'll take a wild guess and say you're having problem adjusting the flap throw using your own TX? I fixed that by first making sure trim settings were neutral on TX and then set the "Adj (-)" setting (within FS One) for the flap channel to 200% (that brought the zero-flaps position up flush with the wing). You probably know to check whether channels need to be reversed (within FS One) and all that.

I have Hitec Prism 7x for TX.

I've had these adjustment issues with flaps and gear, but there is always a fix. The instructions need to be imprved in FS One, but once you start to sort it out, it's a very good TX editor.

I think anyone considering FS One should get the version with the sim TX because 1) you don't need to always use your field TX. 2) you can get started with immediately when you first get it and 3) the version with sim TX is not much more as I recall.

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Started using FSOne after several months of RF 3.5 and have a few questions.

It seems much harder to fly. Is that because of better physics? Or maybe I need to set up my DX7 better (I don't have the standard controller).

Setting up my Tx took 4 phone calls to Horizon. It's there transmitter! You'd think there would be a document or help file on setting it up.

Why in some windows are the OK buttons in the top right (Edit Transmitter), and some on the bottom left (Transmitter)? Not good bad interface practice. And why does the OK button not link to the Return key, which is standard Win and Mac interface?

What is "Takeoff Mode", which shows on the screen while flying? Not in the manual that I can find.

It is a pretty remarkable piece of software though. The number of features and options and edits is overwhelming.

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

dont know if anyone was having problems with the addon pack one trex 450 or not mine was all messed up couldnt really control it was like looking straight down on it and no targets the way i fixed it was i uninstalled the fsone program after i uninstalled i went to my program files and deleted the fsone folder u may have to reboot the comp in order to delete the folder!!! do a clean install of fsone without updates after this is installed install the hangar 1 addon then do the heli update after do the 1.0.9 update this took care of my problems with the trex. hope it helps!!!!!

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Neko,

Do some reading of past posts on this thread and the following FAQ page. It will answer many question.

http://www.inertiasoft.com/fsonefaq/index.html

Frank

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Neko,
Does your DX7 radio fly anything well?

Are you aware of the inertiasoft's support page:

http://www.inertiasoft.com/fsonefaq/index.html

There you will find a few radio set up instructions. It doesn't seem that they have a DX7 radio setup, but I can't imagine the basic set up is all that different.

The location of different buttons is anyone's guess and the Takeoff mode, sorry I have no idea.

The more you read up on the FAQ's the more you'll find that FSOne is a very robust program, even if it is a bit difficult to figure out.

Best of luck to you,

By the way are you flying FSOne for Heli's or Airplanes?

Scott H

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Thanks guys. I'll take a look at the FAQ and keep plugging. I'm a programmer myself, so I appreciate the flexibility of the program, but I wish now I had gotten their controller. Would have made things simpler.

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Neko,
If your a programmer, that you should have no problem interpreting the FAQ's. I wonder if you can buy a transmitter from Horizon?

I know my dad has the transmitter version and he likes it as he can always leave it hooked up, stays with the computer at all times and never needs a charge.

Scott H

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Depending on what transmitter you're using, some of the model setups can be confusing if you're starting out with the no-transmitter version. I have Hitec Prism 7x myself. Gears, flaps and the rotary knob (for Heli's) have given me some head scratching (but fixed eventually). The mode switches as well don't work 100% the same in the sim... for flight modes, I sometimes reassign those to the keyboard (assign to "single value" and "key down" )

Again, this is a good example of why to get the transmitter version of FS One... You can start flying right away with ALL the aircraft and deal with interfacing your real TX later.

Should be noted though that for just the basic aileron/rudder/elevator planes, setup should not be a problem with any TX... just assign the correct "axis" for the channels and reverse channels that need reversing and you're done. And of course make sure the trims, expos, etc are ALL reset on the TX first, because FS One handles all those internally.

It can be rather confusing at first, but it's all very logical and organized once you take a calm look at things. There are necessarily A LOT of settings and that can be only so user friendly. Better instructions (or a TX startup guide) would help. I hope they are working on those.

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

the fs-one is better than realflight?

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

i think its almost same thing.

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

To IAMMAN,
Could not help but to catch your opinion on the FS and G4 sims. I have been doing my homework trying to determine which one to purchase by reading all of the old guys opinions as I am a newbee. I am flying a CX-2 helio and want to grad to a e-flite 400 helio. I would like a good sim that would mimic those copters. I just got off the phone with Horizon back east and the FS has the cp and cx in their "basic" package. The G 4 requires you to buy their additional pack for a 29.00 to get a cx2 helio. Neither offers the e-flite 400. Sorry for being verbose, but I want the best sim as a priority and then the software which as you can see I might have to buy their add ons. With that all said, after reading your opinions it appears you like the FS?
Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated!

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

JPEE,

The Blade CP and CX models in FSONe fly nothing like the real thing....I have both the real ones and FSOne.

If you want to get a larger heli like the B400, you might want to consider Phoenix. I personally have not tried it, but just about every thread I've researched asking which is the best heli sim recommends Phoenix.

Good luck!
Skarn

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

I think both are way overpriced. its like Vonage. it should be free. Voice over IP, that is. That's why I like FMS flight model simulator which is free you can use your own Tx.

if you look at software at electronics stores, prices of games/software (and hardware) depreciates much more rapidly. But because flight sim software is part RC hobby, depreciation of the software and hardware technology for that matter virtually never depreciates. its insane. but what can you do?

[:o]

RE: FS One by Hangar 9
 

Iamman,

I got a bit confused regarding the TX. It sounds as if you said the FS is the way to go as you can use your own existing TX. However, if I only have the TX controller for the CX 2 which is greatly different than the Spektrum’s DX6i 2.4GHz DSM2 that come with the larger E-Flite's then hows that work? I "thought" that all of the sims came with the Spektrum’s DX6i 2.4GHz DSM2 LIKE like the E-Fite 400 does?
Thank both of you for replying.