best sim to practice 3d and patterns
 

I just got a new computer and was going to get a sim but dont know what kind. I am not really into 3d yet but I think I might be once I get some planes that can do all that stuff. Anyway what sim (fsone or 3.5) is the best for learning/practicing 3d?

Thanks

rc-plane

RE: best sim to practice 3d and patterns
 

well it does not have to be g3.5 or fsone I have just played those so I know how they are.

RE: best sim to practice 3d and patterns
 

neither...have a look at phoenix - www.phoenix-sim.com

RE: best sim to practice 3d and patterns
 

I practice 3D and pattern on A.F.P.D. and am very pleased with it.
The one to avoid is XTR in MOHO. Good graphics but unrealistic models.

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I read on here a while ago that afpd was "floaty" (somthing like that) and I have not heard much about phoenix.

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now that I think about it I want realistic graphics and planes but I also need to have good instructional videos. ( I know on 3.5 and fsone there are movies that tell you how to the stuff.) So since I am thinking about going into 3d I need those movies to help so which sim has the best movies??

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I bought 3.5 several weeks ago and it is excellent. I can't tell much difference between flight characteristics of the model and the real thing. I have been flying 3D with the real thing for several years and this has really made a difference in my flying skills.

The training videos are one of the reasons. I am constantly referring back to them to see what I am doing wrong. You can't go wrong with 3.5. Our local hobby shop has FSOne but I haven't looked into the training aspect of it. You might have a local shop that has it on a demo where you could try it.

Hal

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i dont know why there isnt more on this forum - but there is loads on the others [yes - there are others!]
the latest version is about to be released and 3Djim has been fine tuning the 'planks'
i never thought planes were for me till i started flyin the pitts - now i have two
this is just an alternative which deserves serious consideration

RE: best sim to practice 3d and patterns
 

hi there

there is a superb floaty (but totally realistic) T.O.C. Giles on AFPD that is worth getting the sim for on its own.
I use it all the time to practice T/R, harriers etc. Not all models are like that though, some other scale aerobatic models are quite snappy and good for sharpening reactions. You could do a lot worse than this sim. It also has 4D (VPP) shockie on it which is just like the real thing.

whatever choice you make, the best of luck

piroflip

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Hey RC-PLANE,

I think your best bet on learning moves will be to purchase or try to borrow a video or set of videos to learn various maneuvers.
The first best option is to have someone help you learn and watch them carefully.

Of course nothing will replace the value of practice with a good simulator.

A decent controller counts for a lot, but other than that I sure like what I have seen with Phoenix.
However I'm still working with AFPD, RFG4, and RXTR myself.