Waiting for me on the runway was an airplane I reviewed in the September 2019 issue of Model Aviation, the Timber X.īeing familiar with the aircraft, I took off and immediately tried to initiate a roll however, the aircraft limited my pitch and bank angles-I was flying in SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) Mode! After flipping a few different switches on the transmitter, I was not only able to turn off SAFE, I was able to activate the mix that includes the flaps as ailerons, one of my favorite features on the actual model.
When I launched RealFlight 9 for the first time, I found myself at Eli Field, which is the home of Horizon Hobby’s RC Fest and also where the company flies all of the airplanes seen in its videos. Selecting a trainer and giving them some tips about using the transmitter and flying helps give them a good start. The AMA operates a Flight Experience trailer filled with flight simulators that travels across the country, and people who venture inside often receive their first flight experience. Being successful when starting in this hobby is important. Hobbies are normally taken up for fun and enjoyment. If you do decide to invest in an RC simulator, keep in mind that you can learn good or bad habits when using it because it is all about muscle memory, which is learned by repetition.
I am personally not a fan of flying in below-freezing temperatures, so the simulator is my main type of flying for 3 or 4 months out of the year. It’s certainly true, however, if that aircraft is beyond your flying skills or if it is lost while trying to perfect a new maneuver, then perhaps the simulator is a better investment.Īnother benefit of having a simulator is the ability to practice and keep your skills up, even if you live somewhere that doesn’t comfortably allow for year-round flying. The biggest argument I hear is that for the price of a simulator, you could buy another aircraft. Perfecting a low, rolling harrier or a Tic-Toc is less expensive on the simulator where a crash is erased by pressing the reset button versus costly repairs. A simulator will allow you to safely and inexpensively-after you have purchased the simulator-learn new maneuvers, practice orientation, and find out if you are comfortable flying a more advanced model, such as a warbird, 3D aircraft, or helicopter. When used as a tool with specific goals in mind, it will provide the greatest benefit. To determine that answer, each person should consider what his or her individual expectations and goals are, and if a simulator can help him or her reach those goals.Ī simulator can fit the role of a training tool and it can also be used as a game. RealFlight 9 was installed on Jay’s Dell gaming laptop for portability and ease of connecting it to his TV.Īs seen in the Winter 2020 issue of Park PilotĪ common question among newer pilots is whether or not they should invest in an RC flight simulator.
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