Total newb just trying to maiden my Simple Cub!
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Flyingshark
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Wow! I wish my early flights had been that smooth! Once you get past those initial nerves it is really fun, and also pretty addictive.
So watch out, soon you might be building more planes than you have electronics for, just like the rest of us "aviation nuts!"
Mr_Stripes
Elite member
If you want to practice at home try the R/C Desk Pilot sim. It is a great free sim (in my limited experience) that feels pretty realistic.
InsatiableAmos
Member
I've actually looked around for a sim that runs on MacOS and couldn't find a good one! That one looks like it's windows-only too... Any recommendations for those of us using the "fairer" persuasion of PCs?
As an aside, I've done some sim training using the free version of this mobile app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930
It's been super helpful working on reaction times and sorting out the whole reversed-controls-when-returning thing, but the touchscreen "sticks" are just NOT the same as analog sticks...
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
i have never seen a rc flight sim for mac, i would suggest running a virtual box (Oracle Virtualbox) with windows 10 64bit, and then running the flight sim on that...-I've actually looked around for a sim that runs on MacOS and couldn't find a good one! That one looks like it's windows-only too... Any recommendations for those of us using the "fairer" persuasion of PCs?
As an aside, I've done some sim training using the free version of this mobile app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930
It's been super helpful working on reaction times and sorting out the whole reversed-controls-when-returning thing, but the touchscreen "sticks" are just NOT the same as analog sticks...
Flyingshark
Master member
I haven't found an RC flight simulator for Mac either, but if you just want a standard flight sim, there is X-Plane 11. I know that's not the topic here, but Mac users aren't completely without aviation-related apps.I've actually looked around for a sim that runs on MacOS and couldn't find a good one! That one looks like it's windows-only too... Any recommendations for those of us using the "fairer" persuasion of PCs?
As an aside, I've done some sim training using the free version of this mobile app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930
It's been super helpful working on reaction times and sorting out the whole reversed-controls-when-returning thing, but the touchscreen "sticks" are just NOT the same as analog sticks...
If you're going to run an emulator/virtual machine anyway, Bootcamp is built into all Intel-based Macs, and allows you to install an actual copy of Windows. And it's developed by Apple, so you know it will look good.
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
an i guess that as it's an apple app, then it should have a reasonable GUI?I haven't found an RC flight simulator for Mac either, but if you just want a standard flight sim, there is X-Plane 11. I know that's not the topic here, but Mac users aren't completely without aviation-related apps.
If you're going to run an emulator/virtual machine anyway, Bootcamp is built into all Intel-based Macs, and allows you to install an actual copy of Windows. And it's developed by Apple, so you know it will look good.
Oracle Virtualbox has been the easiest to set up for me.
Monte.C
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Terrific! I have a bad habit of going out with three batteries and coming home after the crash with 1-1/2 still charged.
CappyAmeric
Elite member
Aerofly RC8 by Ikarus is very good, and even includes real locations you in which can fly similar to augmented reality. It is in the Apple Mac Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aerofly-rc-8-r-c-simulator/id1453969115?mt=12I've actually looked around for a sim that runs on MacOS and couldn't find a good one! That one looks like it's windows-only too... Any recommendations for those of us using the "fairer" persuasion of PCs?
As an aside, I've done some sim training using the free version of this mobile app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930
It's been super helpful working on reaction times and sorting out the whole reversed-controls-when-returning thing, but the touchscreen "sticks" are just NOT the same as analog sticks...
Here is the web site: https://www.ikarus.net
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
oooh yay, now i've just got to fix my mac......(those macstores are asking $200 just for a check...Pshaw)
BlockerAviation
Legendary member
how about Pica Sim? the Graphics are by far not the best but the physics are there. I use it to practice aerobatics and has really helped.I've actually looked around for a sim that runs on MacOS and couldn't find a good one! That one looks like it's windows-only too... Any recommendations for those of us using the "fairer" persuasion of PCs?
As an aside, I've done some sim training using the free version of this mobile app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930
It's been super helpful working on reaction times and sorting out the whole reversed-controls-when-returning thing, but the touchscreen "sticks" are just NOT the same as analog sticks...
InsatiableAmos
Member
Wow, that looks _really_ good, though $125 is a bit steep... I'll have a good think on it.
Could crash a lot of foam board for that amount
...and put in ~35 mins of flight w/ the Tiny Trainer today without augering in! Starting to get the hang of this...
When you scaled it down did you widen the tab slots to fit the width for the foam board to fit?
