RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
[quote]ORIGINAL: dbcisco [quote]ORIGINAL: victorzamora Oh, and not splitting hairs......but G5 does EXACTLY what it advertises on crappy computers. It says that you CAN do certain things with certain machines....and on other machines it does less, a fact that it DOES advertise. So, determine how crappy your computer is and then either get a better one or deal with less features.... [/quote] Any
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:40 AM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
[quote]ORIGINAL: johndou The problem with the written word is that too many times assumptions are made about it's emotional content. Plus the fact that black humor, sarcasm and pointed remarks are too often confused as emotional content. Stop assuming and trying to read between the lines and you may find that when I point out that a piece of software has seen 15 upgrades to remove bugs and issues over a 6 month period of time - that it actually means that a piece of software has seen 15 upgrades over a 6 month period of time. That the software had numerous issues that needed to be corrected and that the company was able to correct a large amount of those issues in only 6 months. Contrary to the other responses that try to indicate that 15 upgrades over a 6 month period of time is an indicator that the software is ''great'' and that everyone should run out and buy it immediately. Angry about a product that I bought two years ago and then recently purchased again? Ya, right ... I don't think that's a very insightful observation. More along the lines of an effort to distort what I've actually said. I won't deny that I feel angry at times. I think that's a fairly common emotion. But, let me assure you, it has nothing to do with RealFlight or KnifeEdge. Now you seem to want to defend RealFlight and their statements about minimum requirements by saying that they don't have room on the box for a better explaination? ... did you actually write that with a straight face? RealFlight could actually state that [b][i]''Some graphical features may be disabled or diminished and not all features listed will be available with these minimums ...''[/i][/b] (or something like that) and it wouldn't take up any more room on the box. Or better yet, like with [u]most[/u] software producers, they could actually list the minimum hardware requirements needed to support the software - including all of the features listed. Or list the features, under ''Optimal Requirements'', that will run [u]only[/u] with an optimal configured machine. Instead they hide behind vague comments and over-hyped advertising. Which in turn allows them to sell more product to [b]people with [i]less then minimal[/i] machines and creates issues.[/b] Because, after all, who hasn't bought software with a machine that was a bit below the minimums and had that software run just fine? [/quote] I don't know if people should be running [b][i]less[/i][/b]than minimum and still expecting anything from the program. Also, "Minimum Requirements" (to me, at least) implies that my computer will be able to run the basic features of the program. If my computer meets the "Optimal Requirements," the program will run optimally with all features. Most other game manufacturers set "Optimum" conditions with no minimums or just "minimums" but nothing else. I've never had a program well with "Minimal Requirements". Also, a lot of those set minimums are set ridiculously high for a standard computer, and are approaching a dedicated gaming computer. Remember, Realflight has to satisfy a lot of people using very basic computers. If running terrible graphics allows my POS computer to run the best R/C physics simulator on the market....then I'll gladly run terrible graphics. All I'm saying is that nothing works perfectly every time. If KE had satisfied that demand of yours, you'd be pissed about something else. I'm just glad that RealFlight exists because as a college kid, I don't have time to fly the real things often....but I'm ALWAYS next to a computer. Plugging in my Interlink is no big deal. Plus, it's a great way to relieve stress. just be thankful for what's there. Oh, and not splitting hairs......but G5 does EXACTLY what it advertises on crappy computers. It says that you CAN do certain things with certain machines....and on other machines it does less, a fact that it DOES advertise. So, determine how crappy your computer is and then either get a better one or deal with less features.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 4:31 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
I would DEFINITELY look into telemetry systems for airspeed, EGT and RPM on all four turbines, Rx battery voltage, etc. I definitely would look into playing with gyros, just in case (playing with them on a foamy first, of course). I would spare no expense or effort to make sure this plane had as many successful flights as possible. I might even consider a full Artificial Horizon downlink. I'm on a UAV Team here at Virginia Tech, and all of that information has saved our experimental planes more times than I'd want to count. The telemetry from the plane is awesome, especially when the pilot needs to know something and can simply ask for the information.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 11:12 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Haha, yup....Fowler flaps and LE slats can get that Cl up there. I wouldn't be surprised to see Cl's as high as 3 [X(]. Induced drag gets to be a beast then...but that'll only help. It would still scare the he|| out of me to fly that monster!!
Posted on: 11/16/2009 1:33 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
[quote]ORIGINAL: lavi rider Yes you are right....but I ment for this particular model.....I just hope they have picked a ''nice'' airfoil for their bird for improved behaviour. I would pick two different airfoils for the root and tip. [/quote] Absolutely, I mean (if chosen correctly), you get a more efficient increase in your Oswald (less total parasitic drag). I can only imagine this plane being a BEAST to fly if you don't choose the right airfoil and get aerodynamic twist just right. I mean, anything meant for high speed flight is going to suck to fly. The plane has really high AR wings...but I think they're pretty small for the plane. High wing loading??
Posted on: 11/16/2009 9:08 AM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Washout would help reduce tipstall tendencies (to a certain point) and it could increase the Oswald Efficiency Factor significantly. I mean, you can achieve a a more elliptical lift distribution aerodynamically. I know that's the same thing...but I just wanted to clarify the point.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:56 AM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: First Chopper
For anyone wondering. I've got it, am flying it, and this thing is absolutely AWESOME. Sorry for the delay in response. I've flown it so much I've already puffed a pack (like 25cycles but no balancing AND a cheap pack). I've found no fault with it. I mean, it doesn't piro-flip like I'd like it to...but I think that's more my thumbs than the helicopter itself.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 9:26 AM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Aileron
I don't know if I'd run those things in a 33% plane. There are these things, I can't remember the name, but you put the servo in the trailing edge of the wing (or stab) but ahead of the aileron and you attach the servo arm to the control surface. It's a direct linkage control system. It was in the AMA Mag like 1.5yrs ago. Maybe someone has more info on it than I do....but it seems to be the best way of doing it something like that.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 11:33 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
You're right...I'm sorry, I simply assumed he meant from G3 to G4....not G3.5.1 to G3.5.2 (for example). You're absolutely right, though. Thanks for the correction!
Posted on: 10/26/2009 5:01 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
All you're doing is paying $120 for the Interlink Elite in that case. Since you have G3.5, keep it and just buy the $80 upgrade.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 9:37 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: The most annoying sayings
I had a Sig Wonder that did about 115-120 (I put an Evo .36 on it). I told this guy that, and he asked me since I flew my foamy on the fairway, I should be able to fly the Wonder there, too. Well, it was a 16oz foamy and just BARELY had room for flat spins and hammerheads, but it was the same wingspan...to his credit. Once I explained it hit over 100mph, he said...."That'd be awesome to see, so do I hold it for you to start the engine?" I literally walked back inside, speechless.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 12:21 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Humor"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
Besides User-Generated models off the Knife Edge Swap Pages....no, there aren't.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 1:24 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Save $20 on a 50$ order from Tower..
$60 off of $300 is the biggest I know of...sorry. (014LY).
Posted on: 10/19/2009 12:30 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
I just can't remember if they kept selling G3.5 after G4 came out. IIRC, G3.5 was selling for $99.99 after G4 came out and then Tower discontinued it.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 2:02 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
My money would still be headed towards G5. Quick question... did they lower the price on G3 when G4 came out??
Posted on: 10/13/2009 8:02 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
Actually, Tower says that none of the Add-On discs are compatible. Does that mean that the free download Add-Onss are or are the Add-Ons not compatible at all?
Posted on: 10/12/2009 5:13 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Saito 100 as powerful as a Saito 125?
[quote]ORIGINAL: daveopam WindJunkie, Have you tried the MA Scimitar? I have two 72's running APC 13x4W and a 82 running a 15x4 Zinger Pro. The 1.25 will spool up faster than the other three. At least mine will. I also have it on a 67'' Fusion. It will jump out of a hover. Maybe I got a really good 1.25? Or a really light Fusion? David [/quote] Hey Dave, I know why your 1.25 spools quicker than your other two: They're propped very heavily! A 13x4W on that 72 is right on the max prop load I'd EVER run. And an 82 turning a 15" prop is a pretty big load as well. I mean, 100's are designed to run 15" props. Try a 13x4W or 14x4 on the 82 and a 13x4 or 13x6 on the 72. Those Wide pitches from APC put a lot of extra load on your engine. Also, the 16x6 on the 1.25 is kind of a lower-end prop size for it. I mean, put a 17x4W on it for a similar comparison of spool times to what you're already running. Now, I don't have a 1.25...but it does seem to put out a bit more power than my 1.00. I flew a 16x4W on my 1.00 and it didn't seem to really like it all that much. A buddy has a 16x4W on his 1.25 and it does a much better job spinning that thing.
Posted on: 10/12/2009 1:09 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
Hey Guys, there's actually a lot of information on G5 here: [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXYCX1&P=7]Realflight with Interlink[/link] This is the [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXYET5&P=7]link to the upgrade[/link]. One thing that annoys me is that I've wanted to try 3D'ing a Novus CP and Realflight Basic has it, but none of the "full" Realflights have it. I've got G3.5 and am seriously considering an upgrade here....but I'm still not sure if it's worth it. Well, back to Tower to see if there's anything good on G5 I didn't know about.
Posted on: 10/12/2009 12:49 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: The horror of blimps
Hey, did you read the description for the Anti-Gravity flying disc? What do you think about this part of the description? Left unattended, the Amazing Anti-Gravity Flying Disk will slowly travel around your house, following the invisible air currents. The weightless Anti-Gravity Disc will surprise you even before you start playing with it
Posted on: 10/12/2009 9:02 AM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Humor"
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RE: Gyro Help
Sounds good. Since I've loved the GY520 since it came out...and you're right, I won't be able to tell the difference. So...I'm going to order the GY520. Also, I don't need any more complexity added to learning this. What I'm going to do is just order it and fly. I know that a GY401 would do well enough, but I'm upgrading from a servo that's given me issues. If I'm going to spend the money for a 401, I'll chip in a little extra and get one that I'll never outgrow.
Posted on: 10/8/2009 1:18 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
Like almost every other business owners in the world [:D].
Posted on: 10/8/2009 1:08 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Realflight G5Coming Soon
The question is...what other flight simulator software are you going to use instead? If what they've done pisses you off that badly, do NOT analyze any business at all. That's simply how they operate. Also, I agree with da rock's prediction. I bet that they'll sell the "Upgrade Unit" to G4/4.5 users for the just over the cost of an Add-On or a standard PC Game...something like $30-$50. I would be surprised if they didn't offer a version with the interlink as well.
Posted on: 10/7/2009 6:15 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Gyro Help
Alright guys, I decided on the GY520 if I go with a single-axis gyro. However, I've been looking at FBL. I've only got about 25 flights on helicopters (I have done aileron tocs, flips, loops, rolls, inverted, and piro flips...so it's not like I'm [i]really[/i] new to this) if that makes any difference. For the $150+ I'd pay for a GY520 I can almost get a Gaui GU365. I found a free flybarless head mod. What should I go with? Top of the line 1-axis gyro or budget 3-axis gyro?
Posted on: 10/7/2009 1:00 AM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Gyro Help
I gotcha. I'm torn because I've got a great deal, for the same price, for a Spartan and a 520. Both are NIB. I figure that Futaba's top-of-the-line Gyro isn't going to need upgrades for a while. It just came out (like March, right?). So, it's not that big of a deal that it's not updatable.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 9:08 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Realflight G5Coming Soon
Hey guys, I've read this ad like a million times but I've just now realized what it said: [color=#FF0000]Customers who purchase RealFlight G4.5 after October 1st, 2009 will receive an absolutely FREE upgrade to G5 when it arrives in November! (USA and Canada only.[/color] [link=http://towerhobbies.com/products/realflight/gpmz4430m.html]Here's where I found it for sure[/link] What do y'all think??
Posted on: 10/6/2009 2:23 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Gyro Help
Yeah, I know. I was hoping that someone would have SOME insight beyond that, though. However, that's the only answer I've seen so far. EDIT: BTW, This is going on a Trex 450 SEV2 if that changes anything.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 2:14 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9151460

Gyro Help
Hey guys, does anyone have experience with both the Spartan and the GY520? Price between the two is not an object. Please don't just emote here. I really need a decision to be made between the two. I like the GY520 better because it's so pretty. However, the Spartan deals with higher voltages (not a problem now but it might be). Also, the Spartan has the USB Link for updates. The GY520 only has the USB link to change settings. I'd be getting the USB link for whichever one I buy. Let me know which one I should go with and why.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 1:13 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: A $7200 HPI Baja
If you just type in "7200CAD to USD" in Google it gives you a constantly updating currency converter (pretty nifty, huh?). It gives nearly the same price. Still....EXCEEDINGLY RIDICULOUS price for that car.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 5:32 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: FLITON EDGE 540 FREESTYLE they did it again
I have an AW Extra and it's DEFINITELY not a light airplane. It's sturdy as all else, though.
Posted on: 9/23/2009 8:37 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Is this FUGLY or Too Cool for School
That is probably Top 10 sexiest planes I've ever seen. It's traditional enough to still be a plane, it's strange enough to be unique, it's got awesome lines and a completely new take on conventional wisdom. If I weren't a broke college student, one would already be on its way to my doorstep. My only problem is the paint scheme. If you were to put an Aerobatic paint scheme on it, I think it'd be AWESOME!!
Posted on: 9/23/2009 3:01 PM by Author "victorzamora" in the forum "RC Jets"
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