can you guide me in selection of Best RC flight simulators ?

[Saravana]

Im the beginner to RC planes Hobby. Actually im learning from pur (Flite test ) youtube channels and from our Flite test Fans group. But im confused how to start?, whether i can buy good Transmitter compatible with RC Simulation software? or I can buy RF-X and Inter link controller ? Can you guide me ?

 

[OGnapkin]

To start off, you should buy Realflight flight sim. It is a great sim that I highly advise you to get before you start flying in real life. You will have to get a transmitter specifically for that simulator which will be provided in the bundle. I would recommend phoenix sim but i cannot find where to buy that sim anywhere anymore. For a transmitter, i would recommend the spektrum dx6e for your first transmitter. For a first plane after you feel comfortable with the controls, I would recommend the bixler from hobbyking, It is a great 4 channel model that is great for beginners and relatively cheap. You will also need a good 3 cell battery to go with it along with a charger to change the battery. I will send you a links to everything.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076XMLS7F/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY0GL0B/?tag=lstir-20

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/catalog/product/view/id/76375

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-2200mah-3s-25c-lipo-pack.html

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-accucel-6-80w-10a-balancer-charger-lihv-capable.html

 

[Saravana]

To start off, you should buy Realflight flight sim. It is a great sim that I highly advise you to get before you start flying in real life. You will have to get a transmitter specifically for that simulator which will be provided in the bundle. I would recommend phoenix sim but i cannot find where to buy that sim anywhere anymore. For a transmitter, i would recommend the spektrum dx6e for your first transmitter. For a first plane after you feel comfortable with the controls, I would recommend the bixler from hobbyking, It is a great 4 channel model that is great for beginners and relatively cheap. You will also need a good 3 cell battery to go with it along with a charger to change the battery. I will send you a links to everything.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076XMLS7F/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY0GL0B/?tag=lstir-20

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/catalog/product/view/id/76375

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-2200mah-3s-25c-lipo-pack.html

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-accucel-6-80w-10a-balancer-charger-lihv-capable.html

Dear OGnapkin,
Thank you very much for your kind help!

 

[OGnapkin]

no problem, if you need anything else just let me know!

 

[makattack]

I would also concur on the RealFlight recommendation, but also add that some flight transmitters will have a USB joystick output that doesn't require special hardware to interface with RealFlight. One such TX would the be FrSky series running OpenTX. That might save some money and not require a dedicated TX for sim use. In fact, I prefer using my flight TX with a sim to test out configurations.

 

[OGnapkin]

i would agree with that, but the frsky transmitters are not compatible with realflight. also, frsky, while being very versatile and has many features, it is not very beginner friendly.

here is a list of compatible transmitters: https://www.realflight.com/support/kb/article.php?q=01-1021

 

[Saravana]

no problem, if you need anything else just let me know!

Dear OGnapkin,
What about your opinion Graupner mz-12 pro transmitter ?
https://www.graupnerusa.com/12CH-24GHz-radio-with-voice-telemetry-and-multiple-models-S1002-PRO.html

 

[Saravana]

I would also concur on the RealFlight recommendation, but also add that some flight transmitters will have a USB joystick output that doesn't require special hardware to interface with RealFlight. One such TX would the be FrSky series running OpenTX. That might save some money and not require a dedicated TX for sim use. In fact, I prefer using my flight TX with a sim to test out configurations.

Dear makattack,
I also have same idea before! But i think FrSKy don't support RF-X sim. Thank you!

 

[makattack]

I successful use my x9d+ as a usb joystick under real flight 8 from the steam store. Maybe some older versions don't support usb sticks.

 

[OGnapkin]

i personally do not know much about the graupner, but heard good things about it. It is not compatible with Realflight 8 just be aware @Saravana

 

[sprzout]

Also, the hardware to interface is relatively inexpensive. I bought a wireless USB dongle made by OrangeRX that was something like $6-$7 through HK...Works with RealFlight, Aerofly 8, Liftoff, Velocidrone, and a number of other flight sims I've tested. They have one for FrSky radios and one for Spektrum radios.

 

[Saravana]

Compare than Orange Rx USB dongle (not working properly) this Sim stick is promising !
http://www.simstick.co.uk/where_to_buy.php