Custom flying field of the HHAMS Aerodrome created for RealFlight 7.5 RealFlight is a series created by and published. The software allows for the flying of numerous aircraft with simulated physics so that the user can get an attempted real-life flying experience. Included in the software are various flying sites (or airports) and aircraft models, almost all of which represent real-life models. The software also includes an airport editor and an aircraft editor to allow for the creation of new flying sites and aircraft.
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Within RealFlight, editing aircraft is limited to changing the physical and aerodynamic properties. In order to create new visual models, the use of a application such as or is required. The software is released in 'generations,' with each new generation including major updates and new features. The most recent is RealFlight Generation 7.5, which included additions such as water and water physics, an improved user interface, more aircraft, more flying sites, and an improved 'InterLink Elite' controller.
RealFlight requires the connection of an InterLink controller, which is included with the software, in order to operate. Contents.
Add-Ons and Expansion Packs Knife Edge Software also develops packs containing additional content for RealFlight, each of which adds new airfields and additional aircraft. For users of RealFlight G4 or newer, the older series of 'Add-On' packs have been reworked, with several aircraft receiving updates, and can be downloaded freely from the RealFlight website.
The 'Add-Ons' volumes, which are no longer officially supported, have been superseded by the newer 'Expansion Pack' series of products. The Add-Ons line is compatible with versions of RealFlight dating back to RealFlight Classic, with the exception of Add-Ons 5, which requires RealFlight G2 or higher. Expansion Pack 1 through Expansion Pack 4 require RealFlight G3 or higher, and Expansion Pack 5 and up require RealFlight G4 or higher. Expansion Packs 1 through 3 are now discontinued products. Compatibility Chart RealFlight Classic RealFlight G2 RealFlight G3 / 3.5 RealFlight G4 / 4.5 RealFlight G5 / 5.5 RealFlight 6 / 6.5 Real Flight 7 Add-Ons 1-5 1-4; not 5 Yes Yes Yes - Free Yes - Free Yes Yes Expansion Pack 1-4 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Expansion Pack 5-6 No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Expansion Pack 7-8 No No No No Yes Yes Yes Helicopter Megapack No No No No No Yes Yes Airplane Megapack No No No No No Yes Yes External links. References.
The RealFlight G4 RC flight simulator. Please note that the G4 has since been updated since the writing of this page. Despite the upgrade, the fundamental info below applies to all versions. The RealFlight rc flight simulator comes from Great Planes and is a very popular choice for anyone looking for a quality sim at an affordable price. The standard simulator package comes with more than enough diversity to keep most rc pilots more than happy, and busy! There are 81 models to choose from, 57 airplanes and 24 helicopters ( update: more with later sim versions).
The airplanes and helis are fully customisable, and the choice of aircraft is large. You can fly gliders, trainers, sport planes, scale models, aerobatic/3D planes, as well as all kinds of helicopters. Electric and gas power options are available for planes and helis, and you can even fly a gas turbine jet.
At the other end of the speed-scale, an rc blimp offers a very relaxed, but fun, flying experience! Great Planes haven't skimped on the choice of flying sites either.
In total there are 27 sites to choose from, 7 of which are photo-realistic and 5 of which are water-based areas for float plane flying. The photo-realistic sites obviously offer much greater realism than the 3D graphic-generated ones, and when flying an Extra 300 around the Alpine Meadow site, it really is hard to believe that you're not actually there! Above: screenshot shows the realism of flying at a photo-based field. What makes the RealFlight rc flight simulator so great, apart from the realism and accuracy of the models, is the ease of use and set-up.
Included in the package is a 4 CD set, and installation onto the computer is merely a case of inserting the first CD, and following the on-screen instructions to replace each CD with the succeeding one when prompted. Once all data is loaded, plug in the Interlink Elite controller interface which, incidentally, is manufactured by Futaba, and away you go!
The controller, although designed specifically for the G4, is based on the design of Futaba's successful 6EX 2.4Ghz system, and is completely accurate to a modern 8-channel transmitter, even down to the digital trims, adjustable sticks and audible alarm. OK, it doesn't have the most solid feel to it but it does the job and is a perfectly adequate representation of a proper transmitter.
Great Planes do recommend you check that your computer sound and video card drivers are fully up to date, as the complexity of the software is obviously going to need the best tools to drive it. And on that note, there is the usual situation that older computers won't cope well with the graphics. A modern high-performance pc will of course bring out the best in the RealFlight G4, or any other reputable rc flight simulator for that matter.
As an example, I have used my G4 on my old desktop pc with a fairly good spec, and it runs the G4 well. But on my newer and more powerful laptop, the graphics are something else altogether - smoother, faster and clearer, making flying any of the aircraft a completely realistic experience. The speed and accuracy at which the models respond to the control inputs is very good, and as with the previous RealFlight simulators all the various parameters of the models and flying sites can be edited to suit your own personal requirements. But for basic sport flying and training the default values are perfectly realistic and more than adequate for beginner rc pilots. A key feature of the RealFlight G4 is the virtual flight training. Here you can select your instructor (from a choice of real rc pilots such as Frank Knoll, 1999 Masters World Aerobatic Champion), and select your lesson. You'll get a visual demonstration of the maneuver, along with a spoken account of what's happening with the aircraft and controls.
When your instructor has shown you what's involved, you can then try your hand at what you've just learned. And for hovering practice, for helicopters and airplanes, there is the Hover Trainer option - start off easy by selecting just one control for yourself, and let the RealFlight G4 worry about everything else. As your confidence grows, move up to 2 controls, then 3 and so on, until you're doing everything yourself. All in all, the RealFlight G4 rc flight simulator is an excellent product, and anyone wanting to get in to the hobby of radio control flying should seriously consider having such a sim. Yes, rc flight simulators may be an extra expense, but they will give you endless hours of safe flight training, and it's a small price to pay compared to the grief and expense of writing-off your favourite aircraft. You will recoup the extra cost quickly, especially if you're learning to fly rc planes from scratch. Buying the RealFlight RC flight simulator.
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