I'm hoping to use the simulator (RealFlight 8) to get enough experience to keep from making nothing but skidmarks and divots in the field with an RC plane once I go to a model (current plan is the Tiny Trainer) and a radio (in my case, a Spektrum DX6). The problem I'm having is trying to land in the simulator. I can't seem to line up the plane on the runway when my doppleganger is standing at the "normal" viewing position (that is, facing the runway broadside). I can do fine in both nose-camera view and chase view but fixed view is a no-go. About the only way I can get the plane lined up is to move the viewpoint to the end of the runway and aim the plane at my doppleganger's head; it's actually quite effective and makes for an interesting viewpoint. BUT . . . I'm thinking the flightline officials at the local club will take a dim view of members playing chicken with an approaching aircraft!!
The question is: is it as difficult IRL to line up an RC plane on a runway as it is in the simulator?
The question is: is it as difficult IRL to line up an RC plane on a runway as it is in the simulator?