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RE: Nose dropping won't stop
I think if this was a sim issue that more people would be having the problem. RealFlight G5.5 is one of the more popular (and expensive) sims available, so I find it difficult to believe that the sim itself is causing the issue. Most planes require a little power during the landing approach. A steep bank requires more power to to maintain level flight then flying straight and level. The size, pitch and speed of the prop can cause flight speed to drop drastically when power is cut. All of these factors (and probably more) are responsible for what you're seeing. The nose of your plane is dropping because you're not maintaining enough airspeed for the manuever you're making. The plane in the sim will not fly exactly like the model. Each and every model will fly differently as well. To be able to "adjust" the sim to fly exactly like your model you'll need to understand all of the factors acting on the model - lift, drag, etc. Then you'll need to understand how to adjust each of those parameters in the program of the sim. Even after making all of the necassary adjustments the sim and your model will still have some differences. Fortunately, RealFlight is one of those sims that allows you to make the adjustments. Unfortunately, you'll need to gain quite a bit of experience and knowledge to be able to make those adjustments in RealFlight. Good luck. By the way, holding a certain amount of up elevator (to keep the nose up) is a normal condition for landing. Your goal is to slow the plane close to stall prior to touchdown.
Posted on: 3/6/2011 10:48 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10382452
RE: Nose dropping won't stop
Do you have the trim set properly? Your plane should fly straight and level (hands off) at about 3/4 throttle. The trim will need to be set for each airplane (or heli) you fly. If you have to hold up elevator (or down) to get your plane to fly straight and level at 3/4 throttle, then you need to adjust the trim.
Posted on: 3/3/2011 10:02 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10376604
RE: Real Flight or Pheonix
If you're considering RealFlight keep in mind that their version upgrades are not compatible with each other ... Nov 2004 - G3 available Oct 2006 - G3.5 available Oct 2007 - G4 available Oct 2008 - G4.5 available Oct 2009 - G5 available Oct 2010 - ??? Since they release a new version every year you'll need to buy the upgrade if you want to play with your friends online. Or, like with the other versions just play online with whoever has the same version as you do. Even though G3.5 is only 4 years old there are very, very few online sessions available anymore. Plus, of course any of the new "expansion packs" are not compatible with the older versions. Plus RealFlight is a bit of a resource hog when it comes to computer systems. So, for RealFlight you'll need a top of the line gaming computer and video card to be able to utilize it's many features and you'll need to update yearly (some of which will cost additionally) to stay current with the latest changes.
Posted on: 9/17/2010 3:42 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10009069
RE: Looking to upgrade to G5
Like da Rock has already alluded to I think your best bet would be to contact RealFlight Tech Support. As I understand it the G5 "Upgrade" has no effect on any prior versions of RealFlight that you may (or may not) already have on your computer. Again ... "as I understand it" the upgrade disc, once installed, utilizes the existing interlink controller so I would think that you'd be alright with getting just the G5 Upgrade disc. But, check with RealFlight first.
Posted on: 5/20/2010 7:27 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9747869
RE: G5 Expansion Pack 7 with AW ULTIMATE
[quote]ORIGINAL: kochj I didn't take the time to go and run upstairs to see wich version I started out with. It was one of the first.. G2 perhaps... I looked on my computer ap. and it says G3.5 so it I guess it was G2.... G2 didn't have ANY 3-D FLying capability... I flew the heck out of that one... G3-G4 I flew so much the controler is toast I can get a new one for 60$...From hobbico.. [/quote] Since you brought it up ... that's another issue I have with RealFlight, the cost of repairing/replacing their "controller". As you're aware the "controller" is not a real radio, it's nothing more then the "interlink" designed to prevent software piracy. It has very little electronics inside and can [u]not[/u] be used as a radio at your local flying field. Yet, they expect you to pay [b]$60.00[/b] to have it repaired when it fails!!? You can buy a complete 6 channel 2.4Ghz Transmitter WITH a reciever from NitroModels for [b]$45.00!![/b] Of course the RealFlight "interlink" is made by Futaba so it [i]must cost more[/i] ... The Futaba radio that the interlink is based on only sells for $130.00 - including a reciever. But then, with that $130 price you get the electronics, an LCD screen, six model memory and a small speaker for alarms. With RealFlight you get the case, switches and gimbles ... AND, if the REAL controller ever fails or needs repair it'll cost you $50.00 for a replacement. RealFlight charges you more then the actual interlink would cost new if you were to buy it - just for repair/replacement. They seem to want to make a profit by re-selling you something that you've already paid for once. I've had my interlink replaced once when it broke. I won't do that again. It's much cheaper and just makes more sense to simply buy a "cheap" radio that can be used at the field (and with RealFlight) then to give RealFlight more money for an interlink that doesn't last and has no real use - other then as the interlink for RealFlight.
Posted on: 5/6/2010 11:41 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9714702
RE: G5 Expansion Pack 7 with AW ULTIMATE
[quote]ORIGINAL: dbcisco [quote]ORIGINAL: johndou ...The development of G3 was completed in just months after Jim Bourke was brought on board KnifeEdge Software as their General Manager, by Scott Kemp. ...[/quote] That explains alot. Realflight went downhill as a sim from then on. Funny that they seem to put more effort into marketing and expension packs than the core product. Knifeedge
Posted on: 5/5/2010 12:25 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9712355
RE: G5 Expansion Pack 7 with AW ULTIMATE
[quote]ORIGINAL: kochj Alrighty then.... G3-didn't have 3D..... [/quote] I'm not sure why you feel that G3 didn't have any 3D. It did (does). If you're talking 3D graphics it had several 3D flying fields - most of them were 3D. If you're talking 3D flying capabilities or physics it has that as well. It contains Gary Wright's E3D. A very capable little 3D electric. It also contains the Yak-54 in the Russian Thunder Paint scheme of aerobatic pilot Eric Beard. Plus, there's an electric CAP 232 set-up for 3D flight. Not to mention the half dozen or so Heli's. The development of G3 was completed in just months after Jim Bourke was brought on board KnifeEdge Software as their General Manager, by Scott Kemp. Many people feel that it was the best product ever released from KnifeEdge. If you look at the changes made to the product since G3 you can see why. G3.5 added night flying, carnival rides and games. G4 added water which still doesn't react properly to the planes or heli's. G4.5 added better ground handling physics, more "sounds" and voice chat for Multiplayer. And, of course G5 added guns rockets and the ability to shoot down another plane/heli. In all cases with the additions came some take-aways. We lost several physics features, the R/C games (developed for and used by many R/C clubs), Friends and flying partners were lost along the way because none of the versions are compatible with any other version ... even someone owning G5 can not fly "online" with anyone not using his exact version. G5.0.032 can only fly in Multiplayer sessions with others who own 5.0.032. RealFlight has a very nice product - it has numerous problems, but it's still a good product. I think that KnifeEdge has lost their way with the development of RealFlight and need to get back to improving the product and fixing it's many problems and spend less time developing games with rockets and guns. It would be nice to have a sim that actually does what it says it'll do. Of course RealFlight will do everything it says that it'll do ... if you have a top of the line Gaming computer, experience with flying a lot of different models and the understanding of how and why they fly differently. Plus, of course, a good understanding of how to change those features in a computer program to make the model fly properly. And, you'll need some patience while KnifeEdge works out the bugs from their latest release. With G4.5 that took about 15 upgrades over a 6 month time period. G5 came out in Oct and it still has "hitching" and multiplayer connection issues ... not to mention a plethora of minor annoyances. But, as you've pointed out - they were still able to develop and release Expansion Pack 7.
Posted on: 5/4/2010 5:16 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9710424
RE: G5 Expansion Pack 7 with AW ULTIMATE
[quote]ORIGINAL: kochj THe only place it says ''Access to all flying sites and all aircraft choices originally included On RealFlight Add-Ons volumes 1-6'' Is on Tower Hobbies.... Simple Misprint!.... Not on the main webpage yet....Happens all the time....[/quote] It may have been a simple typo. The words have since been removed from the Tower discription. But, typically Tower simply copies the discription that's on the packaging. Of course since the only people to see the packaging for Expansion Pack 7 are the people at Tower - I gotta go with what they say. I guess since they've removed the words we won't see it on the package?? [quote]ORIGINAL: kochj G2? Not sure what that was....but G 3.5 didn't even have 3D....I think you are confused with the ORIGINAL ADD ON's and the NEW G4 add ons!!! COMPLETELY different!... It sounds as if YOU are basing your judgement off of the ORIGINAL G2??? HUGE difference...[/quote] You couldn't be more wrong. G3.5 has only 5 photo fields. G3.0 had only 3. All of the other fields included with those additions were 3D fields. So, to say that G3.5 had no 3D is [b]completely wrong[/b]. Add-Ons 1 through 5 are the same product whether you buy the product off the shelf or download it from RealFlight's website - EXCEPT FOR ONE LITTLE DIFFERENCE - the files that are available for free download from the RealFlight site have been reworked to be compatible with G4.0, G4.5 and G5. Other then that it's the same content. [quote]ORIGINAL: kochj What sim is better than real flight?? let me know.... All the ones I have downloaded (the sim demo's) don't seem all that good...[/quote] I won't debate you about which sim is best, I'm sure their are plenty of people that will argue that RealFlight is not even among the top 3. RealFlight puts out a good product. But, their Business Ethics, Upgrade Policy, Tech Support and General Business Managament along with their personel leave a lot to be desired. Take - as an example - the "addition" in Expansion Pack 7: "[i]On the Shooting Gallery site, flyers who are tired of having their wings clipped by Loopin' Louie can pull up a single-player target practice game and brush up on their marksmanship before the next combat event[/i]." This is something that the owners of G5 have asked for since it's introduction - just check the KnifeEdge site to see how many requests for this there have been!!! But, instead of simply "fixing" this oversight by the software developers they're asking everyone who has asked for this feature to spend more money to get it. Sound fair to you? [quote]ORIGINAL: kochj Realflight can't get the sounds of the engines to do the ''VRRip, VRRIp'' when doing a rolling manuver.... Other than that...It is pretty good... The sounds on the others are quite bad... Perhaps the total package/flight behavior are better than the realflight?? THe more I think about the changes in realflight the less I am impressed.... They haven't done really anything too different since the change from G3.5 -G4...or even G5.... added some tinker toy add ons but never added the things that really make it realistic... Like engine sounds and realistic power. Very good, but needs updated material I haven't seen any others do much better though... [/quote] RealFlight is rather slow at making changes to their product that improve it's performance. In previous versions they have specifically "dumbed down" the software to make the flying experience "easier" and hence more enjoyable for a new flyer. They actually took away some physics features in G3.5 that made the sim more realistic. Like, P-factor torque on take-off. Or, a sharp stall tendency with high performance tapered wing models. Now with G5 if you place the sim in the advanced mode you can still experience these physics tendencies. But, why did they take it out of their sim in the first place? Because the planes were too hard to fly for a new pilot. RealFlight isn't much more then a sales aid for Hobbico and GreatPlanes models. If the P-51 is too hard to fly in the sim then most "new" pilots will never buy it. Make it easy to fly in the sim and more people will buy it ... So, RealFlight makes it easy to fly ... and sales increase. Is that really what you want from a sim?
Posted on: 5/1/2010 1:42 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9702481
RE: G5 Expansion Pack 7 with AW ULTIMATE
[quote]ORIGINAL: kochj I paid FOr ALL OF MY G4 1-5 add ons @30$ a piece!.... The reason why they included them was because they couldn't get them to work in G5!! (or g4.5, I forget)[/quote] If you paid for Add-Ons 1,2,3,4 & 5 then they [u]don't[/u] work on your G4. The only Add-Ons that work on G4 and above are the free downloads available here: http://www.realflight.com/free-g4-add-ons.html [quote]ORIGINAL: kochjThey were suppost to work but didn't!! So instead of making all new sets of disks and trying to get them out to UPSET customers they gave them away!.... NO WHERE on the G5 product WEBSITE does it say FRE 1-6 add ons!!. ONLY says 1-5 downloads...when you go to the download page.... Hell, it doesn't EVEN advertise that they give you the 1-5 add ons for free or at all, unless it was a misprint on a Pruduct Packaging??[/quote] Umm, the G5 website says; "[i]RealFlight Add-Ons 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 have been reworked for use with RealFlight G4, G4.5 and G5. Even better, they are available as free downloads[/i]!" So, why claim that Expansion Pack 7 gives you "access" to them? And, why claim that there are 6 Add-Ons instead of only 5? Because in doing so they cause confusion and give the "average" buyer the impression that he's getting something that he's not. I find it disturbing that they claim to give you access to all 6 Add-Ons if you purchase Expansion Pack 7 - it makes it sound like you're getting all 6 of the products that came previously. The fact is that there are [u]only[/u] 5 Add-Ons. All 5 are "old technology" originally developed for G2. Everything contained in them is of a lower quality both with regards to graphics and flight performance or physics. I can't see why anyone would spend money on them. [quote]ORIGINAL: kochjYou should know what your talking about before you start FLippn off ILL informed unreasonable statements!.... Good luck trying to make Realflight out to being a BAD company... [/quote] Where am I "[i]ILL informed[/i]"? What "[i]unreasonable statements[/i]" have I made? I don't have to [u]make[/u] RealFlight out to be a "[i]BAD company[/i]" - they can do that all on their own.
Posted on: 4/30/2010 3:46 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9700622
RE: G5 Expansion Pack 7 with AW ULTIMATE
I caught the "Add-Ons". There are 6 Expansion Packs - but only [b]5[/b] [u]Add-Ons[/u]. I see it as a blatant act designed to confuse the average new buyer. RealFlight is selling Expansion Pack 7 - what better way to get more sales then by telling potential buyers that they'll also get everything included in [u]Add-Ons[/u] 1 through [i][b]6[/b][/i]? Especially given the fact that there are only 5 Add-Ons ... that are a free download from both RealFlight websites and KnifeEdge websites. Sorry, just seems to me to be another one of their deceptive sales tactics.
Posted on: 4/30/2010 12:01 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9700228
RE: G5 Expansion Pack 7 with AW ULTIMATE
[i]"FEATURES: Access to all flying sites and all aircraft choices originally included On RealFlight Add-Ons volumes 1-6 Adds 17 new aircraft-13 new airplanes, 3 new rotary wings, and three new flying sites On the Shooting Gallery site, flyers who are tired of having their wings clipped by Loopin' Louie can pull up a single-player target practice game and brush up on their marksmanship before the next combat event[/i]" What does that mean? "[i][b]Access to all flying sites and all aircraft choices originally included On RealFlight Add-Ons volumes 1-6[/b][/i]" So, if I buy Expansion Pack 7 I get everything that's included in expansion packs 1 thru 6??? What am I missing???
Posted on: 4/29/2010 12:33 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9697850
RE: RealFlight G5 Demo
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ryan Douglas Actually, the RealFlight G5 Demo includes helis (several variants of the Dominion 3D) [b]and[/b] a 3D airport (Boneyard), so you're incorrect on both counts. All the same, very sorry to have disappointed you. [/quote] Yep, you're right ... wrong on both accounts. Thanks for pointing that out. Probably would never have found them if you hadn't.
Posted on: 4/28/2010 12:08 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9695232
RE: RealFlight G5 Demo
Only one photo field??? And only two planes - no heli's???? How is that supposed to test my system to determine if I have a computer that will run the sim properly!?? The 3D fields are the most demanding on the System - and the Heli's are the most demanding with regards to flight physics. Why have a Demo that doesn't test the computer system it's installed on!!?? [b]Very disapointed!![/b]
Posted on: 4/12/2010 12:47 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9655389
RE: Do you use on-line features of Realflight?
Already Thursday and no replies?? That must say something about the on-line feature. I've used it a few times through the years since I've had G3.0. I found it's not something for me. Too many "kids" and too many obnoxious people being rude ... Now with the new combat features I don't think there would be any way I'd want to go back and try it again. I've read too many posts complaining about "multiplayer" and all of the combat ... apparently the on-line sessions are a real mess right now.
Posted on: 4/8/2010 12:13 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9646339
RE: FS One by Hangar 9
[b]sctholson[/b] (Scott); thanks for the cut and paste of that information. I don't visit RC Groups for a number of reasons so without the cut and paste I'd have no idea what the links contained. From a personal standpoint I don't think anyone should "link" to a competing site. Simply provide the information here. Just seems to be a bit lazy to only provide a link to a competing site. And, it's a bit of an insult to this site to essentially say that another competing site has more or better information about a particular subject. After all, we all know that RCU is a better site with better people and honest admins.
Posted on: 3/4/2010 10:54 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9554000
RE: RealFlight G 3.5 Settings
You'll need to create a new airfield in order to save your settings. Just pick an existing field, change the wind speed, direction, etc. to what you want and then save it. You'll have to re-name the field. As for the turbulence just follow [b]jzrf6c[/b]'s diections. I agree that the "help" menu in RealFlight is very un-intuitive. And it takes a considerable amount of reading to understand the different functions. But, those of us who understand had to do the reading and learning and if you want the most out of the sim you'll need to do the same. The low speed flying physics in G3.5 are a bit "easy". Making take-offs, landings, stalls and slowflight a bit unrealistic. Unfortunately there isn't anything that can be done to change that. Unless you're willing to spend another $79.99 and upgrade to G5 ... of course then you'll need to make sure your computer can handle the new system requirements.
Posted on: 3/2/2010 11:26 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9548431
RE: FS One by Hangar 9
[quote]ORIGINAL: CloudSkipper [quote]ORIGINAL: dbcisco What have they been doing the last couple years? Wondering why RF, Aerofly and Phoenix are selling and FS-One isn't. [/quote] I cannot confirm any of the following, but it is just what is plausible. If you look at what has happened, what Selig has recently said and what he [i]has not said[/i] it's very suggestive that there was some kind of lack of agreement between Horizon and IntertiaSoft over the direction and purpose of fsone. And when you look at what has been announced and done before and what is [i]now[/i] being announced, you are not seeing the actions of one entity then and now. ''Back then'' was HH and IntertiaSoft and ''now'' is InertiaSoft independently. What is rather implausible is that someone like Selig 1) created something as technically sophisticated as fsone and 2) then suddenly decided ''I'm just going to be lazy and mess with everybody''. What I am saying does not require a huge leap of optimism. [/quote] I have to agree with dbcisco on this one. If Inertia Soft is planning to release a new version of FSOne why all of the secrecy? It doesn't make sense to not tell your customers what they can plan on. It just seems to me that by actually announcing their intentions "publicly" then those people who are in the market to buy a sim might hold off to buy the "new" FSOne. Spreading and promoting "rumors" is disingenuous to everyone and only promotes questionable business practices. My major complaint with RealFlight is that they don't tell their customers what they're doing and hide their new releases for the Christmas buying season. Just be honest and tell everyone that a new release is coming in Oct. Of course they've been doing it long enough now that no one is surprised when a new version comes out anymore. I'm pretty sure that there was a slump in sales back in Aug, Sept and Oct for RealFlight G4.5 because most everyone knew that a new version was expected for Christmas.
Posted on: 3/1/2010 8:34 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9546916
RE: Can G-4 still be purchased in stores ?
My curiosity got the better of me so I called Hobbytown in Lincoln NE. They "did" offer a few copies of G4.5 for 149.99 (sold out now). But, according to Dan (at Hobbytown) he didn't remember them coming with a copy of G5. That doesn't mean that they didn't. They sold a few copies of G5 (for $199.99) over the weekend and are down to their last copy. No, (to the best of his knowledge) RealFlight did not supply them with free copies of G5 to attach to their old copies of G4.5 ... My congratulations to Hawkeye for getting such a great deal. But, it apparently is not the norm. If you buy RealFlight G4.5 you will have to purchase the G5 upgrade for an additional $79.99 - or so it seems - everyone I've contacted does not offer a free copy of G5 when you buy G4.5.
Posted on: 3/1/2010 12:57 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9545647
RE: Can G-4 still be purchased in stores ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: dbcisco Now is Hobbico supplying discs when the free upgrade was a mail-in for those who purchased G4.5 between Oct. and Jan. only? Is something fishy here or is RF (ET AL) screwing everyone who bought G4.5 since Jan. but didn't get a free G5 upgrade? [/quote] [b]dbcisco[/b], I'd forgotten about the free upgrade for G4.5 owners ... I decided to "remind" myself of the "free" upgrade policy but I'm not able to find it anymore. Does RealFlight still offer the free upgrade? I'm thinking that ended in Jan. but I don't know. I vaguely remember that you had to have a registered copy as well as your reciept to get the upgrade ... maybe they are selling G4.5 with a free upgrade. If so I can't find anyone (on the internet) who's offering the deal. In fact I can't even find anyone offering a discount on G4.5 ... I also noticed that on the KnifeEdge site G4.5 is listed as an "Old Product" (as is G3.5, G2, the Add-On packs, etc.) under the "Products" banner. Yet in their Forums they call it a "Current Product". So, I'm not really sure what it is ... just more confusion I guess.
Posted on: 3/1/2010 10:06 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9545255
RE: Can G-4 still be purchased in stores ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: pilotpete2 Say what[X(] I've heard some stupid arguments in my time, but this tops the cake[:D] I'll take that burden any day[8|] Pete [/quote] Well, I guess it all comes down to credibilty. You see, I never believed [b]Hawkeye122[/b] to be exactly credible. Oh, sure I can see a hobbyshop discounting RealFlight G4.5 to $149.99. But, to lower the price on a "current product" from RealFlight by $50 and then give away another $80 program on top of that? I don't think so ... as far as looking at my statements as "stupid arguments"? Of course! You don't actually expect people to be serious around here, do you? Forums are supposed to be fun and entertaining.
Posted on: 2/28/2010 8:40 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9543995
RE: Can G-4 still be purchased in stores ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hawkeye122 Yes, johndou, you are well-known on this forum and others for slamming RealFlight and their upgrade policy at every opportunity. You've said it all before - many times. I will not bandy words with you, nor will I try to change your mind. Speaking only for myself, I'll just say that RealFlight's upgrade policy makes perfect sense to me (I don't
Posted on: 2/28/2010 12:49 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9542864
RE: Can G-4 still be purchased in stores ?
RealFlight G4.0/4.5 are listed on the KnifeEdge website (the software developer for RealFlight) as a "Current Product". In my opinion that's very misleading since several G4.0/5 bugs were fixed in G5.0 yet are still an issue with G4.0/5 indication to me that G4.0/5 is no longer seeing any upgrades. Which is the norm for RealFlight. They do not upgrade previous versions once a new version is released. It seems to me that the only reason G4.0/5 is still listed as a "Current Product" is so that dealers can still sell it. RealFlight does not "recall" old product from store shelves. So, essentially what's happening is that RealFlight is selling off the old G4.0/5 packaging by attaching a copy of G5.0 to it as a cost cutting endeavor ... they're selling you G5.0 packaged as G4.0 instead of simply recalling the old G4.0/5 packaging. Instead of calling a spade a spade they've decided to sell you a trowel and then convince you that it's really a spade. Not that there's anything wrong with that ... you're still getting a spade. It's just packaged as a trowel. Although it seems a bit deceptive to me. Just take the old packaging off the shelf and be done with it.
Posted on: 2/27/2010 1:19 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9540289
RE: Flaky Transmitter on PC
I don't own the 7C but Futaba offers the manual online. Briefly reading through the 7C manual I found this; [i][b]PARAMETER[/b] submenu: Sets specific parameters. Includes reset, type, modulation, CH5, and CH7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .28[/i] Yet, reading through this section there is nothing about "modulation". The manual also indicates that for the transmitter to be used in [i]Training Mode[/i] the transmitter [b]MUST[/b] be set to [i]PPM Modulation[/i] (pg. 37). Yet, again I see no instructions on how to do this. I would suggest that you go to the "Radio" section of the Forums on this site but apparently there isn't one ... You may need to call Futaba's Tech Support to resolve your issue.
Posted on: 2/16/2010 12:16 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9509303
RE: Flaky Transmitter on PC
You didn't mention what sim you were using. Several sims will not work properly unless your transmitter is in the PPM mode. Turn to page 28 of your transmitter manual for instruction on how to switch the Futaba 7C to PPM mode. Let me know if that fixes your problem.
Posted on: 2/15/2010 11:42 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9506366
RE: Real Flight G5 - USER FEEDBACK NEEDED
As has been mentioned G5 (and G4.X) are resource hogs. RealFlight lists their “Minimum requirements� and “Optimal requirements� on their box (or you can read it here - http://www.realflight.com/new/system-reqs.html ) Yet as most RealFlight users have discovered these system requirements, even the optimal requirements, aren’t capable of running the program optimally. There’s a thread on the KnifeEdge site (the software developers of RealFlight) that discusses these issues and it would benefit you to read through it. http://www.knifeedge.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25224 A couple of examples: “...[i]something better than the optimal specs, if you want to turn up the eye candy. I have a q6600 2.4 GHz quad core processor with 4 gig RAM and 2 Nvidia 8800GTS cards that does well.� “I'm running a 3 Ghz quad core with 8 GB RAM and a Nvidia 9800GT graphics card. Runs fine on XP 64...�[/i] As far as the Add-Ons - they were developed prior to 2006 and are considered “old technology�. But, RealFlight modified them to be compatible with G4.0 and then offered them as a free download (for G4.0 and above). I assume that was done to boost sales. The planes and helis do not exhibit the same physics as the newer technology aircraft, nor do the offer the same quality of graphics. The argument for saving money from crashes is a bit misleading. If you fly you will crash. Any sim will help you to avoid crashes. So, why not get a free sim and save even more?! RealFlight has a history of introducing new versions just prior to the Christmas buying season - usually in Oct. RealFlight G3.5 has not seen any of the many bugs it has fixed and has not seen an upgraded since G4.0 came out in Oct. Of 2007. RealFlight G4.5 has not seen an upgrade (bug fix) since G5.0 came out. Just something to be aware of when it comes to RealFlight. Assume that in two years you’ll have to either buy a new upgrade (if RealFlight offers it) or buy the latest version (another $200.00)
Posted on: 2/14/2010 1:19 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9503553
RE: Camera Views
Multible camera views only works on 3D field. They do not work on photo fields.
Posted on: 2/11/2010 12:02 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9495603
RE: Real Flight G - 3, 4, 5 ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ed [b]'' G3 had a number of bugs that have been eliminated through upgrades. The program (G3) that was released on disc is not the same G3/G3.5 that people talk about now. It is quite a different product. '' [/b] So then would you consider the graphics quality of G3 with the upgrades, G3/G3.5, equal to the qraphics quality of G4, G5 ? I really dont believe that I need the frills that G4, and G5 offer. Ed [/quote] The graphics "quality" wasn't affected with the upgrades to G3. There were many bugs that needed fixing in G3, as is common with RealFlight. Here's just one example of the bugs that were fixed in one of the early upgrades to G3; [b]FIXED BUGS:[/b] [i]Crash when selecting an aircraft from the MRU whose base vehicle was renamed or deleted Crash when importing a panoramic image while in fullscreen mode Multiplayer: crash when using malformed aircraft Multiplayer: possible to get deadlock in Join dialog Filenames longer than 128 characters cause numerous problems Crash can occur if a file fails to open Lift component applies lift at vehicle center of mass instead of lift component location Aircraft can get caught in looping pattern around trees Brakes apply force in incorrect direction, have improper effect on steering Breakoff is unpredictable Helicopter skids exhibit no friction after a breakapart event Heli blades break off in incorrect orientation Recordings do not save correct position and orientation of broken off pieces Microturbulence is at 50% by default, should be 0% Very high speed aircraft exhibit oscillation Washout calculations for wings are incorrect Wing downwash behavior needs improvement Prop wash velocity and fade characteristics need improvement Electric motors don't die after the prop strikes the ground Prop strikes are not always detected Very small forces and impulses, such as those critical for the stability of very light planes and breakoff pieces, are ignored Brightness setting does not affect PhotoFields Sim sometimes renders into the area vacated by an MFC dialog that has been closed, instead of rendering to the entire screen "Restore Original Value" doesn't always take effect immediately Torque curve editor: certain conditions cause the sim to hang Torque curve editor: unreasonable resampling values are allowed Torque curve editor: negative torque values are allowed NavGuide parameters related to electric engines display incorrect information when using glow engines Aircraft Editor: in fullscreen it's possible to cause the aircraft viewport to cover the entire screen and then crash on exit Airport Editor: in certain cases, overwriting an existing airport is not allowed Airport Editor: after deselecting all panes from Window menu, Reset Window Positions does not bring Pilot Preview back MultiMode: Remember/Clear Aircraft Position missing from menu MultiMode: Recordings should be disabled, but hotkey still activates them Aqueduct airport object spelling fixed Misc. other physics optimizations Launcher: uninstall should clean up extraneous items installed by legacy products Launcher: fails silently if unable to locate program to run, should display error message[/i] I can't understand why someone wouldn't want to be able to have the latest (improved) version of the software. It's my opinion that the ability to upgrade a bug filled "crappy" piece of software is a "requirement" where RealFlight is concerned.
Posted on: 1/28/2010 7:26 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9456720
RE: Real Flight G - 3, 4, 5 ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ed [b]johndou - [/b] '' By the way, if you're buying a used copy of RealFlight make sure that the previous owner has un-registered it. You won't be able to register the software unless it's un-registered by the previous owner. '' Is registering it absolutely essential in order to use it ? Thanks guys. Ed [/quote] Why wouldn't you want
Posted on: 1/28/2010 1:27 PM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9455846
RE: Real Flight G - 3, 4, 5 ?
RealFlight G3 is a good "basic" sim. It has nice graphics, a large amount of flying fields and aircraft. Plus it has a large amount of User created aircraft and flying fields. The free upgrade for G3 (G3.5) added things like night flying, streamers and reactive 3D objects. It did little to nothing to upgrade environmental modeling or aeronautical physics over what existed in G3. G4 added water to the mix along with a "different way" of doing things - meaning that the physics model was changed. Better ground handling was added along with "springing" gear for some of the planes. The ground handling was not a huge improvement over what they had before and the water physics were very "cartoonish". I have yet to see a float plane react to water the way they do in G4. G4 required more computing power, especially in the video card area. Unfortunately, RealFlight wasn't very good at informing their customers of the true computer needs to get best performance from the software. Their minimum requirements meant that you would lose a great deal of graphical features. G4.5 (a free upgrade for the owners of G4) added the ability to change the "difficulty" settings which was a good attempt at changing the aeronautical physics settings. By choosing the most difficult settings you could now get close to having some real life flight experiences. G4.5 was also infamous for it's problems. In the first six months after it's release it received no less then 15 upgrades in an attempt to correct bugs. G5 as you're aware has added combat features and little else. There was no attempt at fixing any of the long standing physics issues, instead, as usual the company chose to add more "gaming" features and "eye candy" to attract the younger/newer/first time flyers instead of making a better product. Not to mention the fact that now you need a good quality "gaming" computer to get "basic" graphics and still have the ability to fly. Plus issues like "hitching" (that first presented itself in G4) have not been corrected. (Hitching is when the screen freezes while the program loads - in this case it seems to be caused by the software loading sound files. Most users in an attempt to correct the problem simply crash the first plane they fly, deliberately.) This has been an issue since the release of G4 in Nov of 2007 and KnifeEdge is just now asking customers for help to resolve the issue. The really sad issue with RealFlight is it's strong armed attempts at silencing any and all criticism of their product. I have given my honest opinion here, yet I've been banned from websites owned by the president of KnifeEdge Software (the software developer for RealFlight) for saying the same thing ... It seems that Hobbico, GreatPlanes, RealFlight and KnifeEdge Software only want to hear praise for their products. That might be why G5 isn't much of an improvement over G3 - except that it has more games to play. By the way, if you're buying a used copy of RealFlight make sure that the previous owner has un-registered it. You won't be able to register the software unless it's un-registered by the previous owner.
Posted on: 1/28/2010 11:40 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9455575
RE: FSONE
[quote]ORIGINAL: CottcoRC What is your hesitancy about G5? It is now available through Tower who s also offering 1-5 Add On's FREE. [/quote] The 1-5 Add-Ons offered by Tower are "free downloads" from the KnifeEdge Software website. They are old technology, originally created for the G2 version of RealFlight. When G4 came out with it's "new way of doing things" the developers at KE recieved a number of complaints from customers about losing their "Add-Ons". So the developers modified the Add-Ons to work with G4 and offered them as a free download. I have to agree with dbcisco's response above with regards to "Tech Support" and their referral to KnifeEdge Software's Forum site. I've heard from a number of people who have been referred to KnifeEdge and all have had bad experiences there. KnifeEdge Forum is User helping User and very little input from the actual Software developers. And for reasons that I don't understrand the people that own RealFlight are very protective of the product, obsessively so. RealFlight has had issues with a number of laptop computers. You can see a list of them on the KnifeEdge site. The software is a resource hog requiring a high quality video card as well as a fast CPU. The Minimum and Optimum Systems requirements for G5; http://www.realflight.com/new/system-reqs.html If you have a top notch "gaming" computer or a "high end" video card in a moderate CPU you may find that G5 will give you what you've paid for. But, the majority of people who purchase G5 will find that "some graphically features have been disabled". And some will have to disable more of the graphics to get a decent enough frame rate to fly the sim. As for the banning that dbcisco referred to ... Remember that the KnifeEdge site is a business site and as such any comments made detrimental to their product will be dealt with swiftly and efficiently. Unfortunately, that's also true of the sites owned and managed by the president of KnifeEdge. You will find little "uncensored" information about G5 on other RC sites - other then this one. Why hesitate about G5? ... Poor product support, average to poor graphics on "most" systems, a systematic attempt to hide customer dissatifaction ... and a growing number of people taking a look at what else is available.
Posted on: 1/23/2010 11:56 AM by Author "johndou"
in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9440640
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