RC Helicopter Simulators
RC Helicopter Simulators
By Nikoli Funston
As with airplane simulators, RC helicopter flight simulators have come a long way. From weak graphics, they have evolved into programs you can immerse yourself in.
The remote control simulator software for helicopters is very similar to the airplane software, and in most cases is sold as a single package. In other cases, the helicopter simulations are sold as add on programs to the main software. The RC helicopter, like its real counterpart, is quite a bit different in its handling and flight characteristics from an RC airplane. If you are planning on flying RC helicopters, it is important to make sure that your selection is designed for them and not just for airplanes.
The basic difference in helicopter flight and airplane flight is in the taking off and landing. The helicopter does not need a runway, and its ability to move straight up and down as well as hover requires much less space for flight. This is one of the things that have made RC helicopters increasingly popular in the RC hobby field.
The top rated simulators for airplanes are also the best for helicopters. An example is the Great Planes RealFlight B3.5 simulator. This top of the line software program comes with an assortment of airplane and helicopter types. It also features a great many "add on" to increase the number and variety of models. Each add on gives you something like fourteen different planes and four or five new helicopter models from which to chose.
Some RC simulators are available online as downloads. One of the highest rated of this type is the Clearview RC Flight Simulator. Although you have to pay to download the software, this is a very advanced simulator. It is especially attractive to helicopter fans because although the program is for both planes and helicopters, it talks of its helicopter models first as if they are most proud of their variety there. The Clearview RC Simulator is designed to use a variety of controls. It is possible to control it via your keyboard. For advanced users, a handheld transmitter is used and attached to the PC with a USB cable.
The ability to simulate all types of conditions and flying areas and control the program with a transmitter similar to the actual one is the true advantage of RC simulation programs. It is a way to learn to fly your RC model in safety. It is the place to learn without risking your expensive models. There is a certain amount of risk involved in RC flight, but the trained operate can minimize this greatly.
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I think Phoenix model flight sim is very good.
Cheaper than the others mentioned above as well.
AUD$180 approx - USD$155 plus postage
well worth a look
http://www.phoenix-sim.com/welcome.htmbungy --- 19:08 Wednesday, 7 July 2008
I find that the small price to be paid for ClearView makes it amazing value for money. Any controller that will be recognised by the computer will work with it. Unlike FMS (which is free and so must top any value for money comparision) you will need a 6 channel TX to fly helicopters (or retract undercarts), I think that this is an advantage as together with the photo-real models and landscapes you could almost be on the field. The way the models smash themselves to bits is also very real.
tombo242 --- 3:45 Friday, 1 January 2009
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| The way the models smash themselves to bits is also very real. |
lol to that 
Of course you want to keep all the "smash themselves into bits" in the sim out of real life 
Thanks Silhoutte - Forgot about that part - you are right. Let's keep the flying field clean.
Be like the guy with the dustpan and brush. 
tombo242 --- 2:20 Thursday, 1 January 2009
I am using the FS One frome Hanger 9, $99.99 plus 19.99 for the hanger pack add on. I also have clear view's free trial download which I like and will upgrade. I tried the HelisimRC but could not get it to work so I can't say anything about it
Gregg --- 2:43 Saturday, 1 January 2010
I've started making models to fly in ClearView. I use AC3D and build many from scratch. This is far cheaper than building a real model but it is almost as rewarding when you see it fly in ClearView. This is also handy when there is not a copy of the model that you have available. My first ever R/C heli, a very much modded "Wee Jock" could not be found anywhere as there is only one model in existance and I find that flying a "similar" model is not the same. See attached ClearView image.
On the other hand models of the rest of my stock fleet are easily available.
One major problem is the lack of "Helicopter Parameter" file information, planes yes but helis no. You just have to fiddle about and hope for the best but it can fill in a winter evening or two.
tombo242 --- 3:18 Saturday, 1 January 2010
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