I would like some info on simulators, never flew helli's just got one and would like to get a simulator that can train me as cheap as possible. Any suggestions would be helpfull!!!

Real Flight G2 is probably the best out there for heli's.........

Dan

I second that. . . unfortunately it's $200.

I really think it is the best though. I've tried the cheaper ones and it's just not the same.

Go with the Realflight G2. Its easy to setup(For me at least) and there are alot of things you can do to customize it the way you like.

I have to vouch for the G2 wholeheartedly. I took my newly built shuttle and made every measurement their was to make and entered the data into the G2 modifying the existing trainer. I practiced on that for 3 weeks till I could get an intructor to comeout and check flight me. Other than the small adrenaline rush associated with real life, the real thing behaved exactly as I expected it to. I was doing 4 point boxes on my second tank, and my instructor asked me why he was there! Get the G2 its well worth it!!

Thanks for your input sounds like I will go with the Real Flight!!!

Try the FMS simulator first. It can be downloaded from the net - FREE. There is a gentleman who will make a cable to match your computer and radio type for about $20 and also give you a copy of the program on disc. There are links to both sites on my web page http:/geocities.com/wisebrit

I have downloaded FMS and made my own cable for about $6. Three resistors and a transistor -- no big deal. That cable WON'T work on 2k or XP though -- you need USB or a serial PIC controller -- there's info all over the web about it. You have to be careful with the models you download, however -- I have not flown a real RC heli yet, but I know that there is NO WAY some of those models are realistic. I found a Shuttle RG model that acts to me like a real RC model would act (I guess!).
Anyway -- I stopped by the LHS and looked at realflight for a couple of secs and it seems more refined and I know it has a lot of options like adjustable wind. I just can't seem to find anyone that can tell me if FMS is even CLOSE to realistic. I know some of you heli pilots out there have used it -- let's get some feed back. Thanks!