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Post by spar on Jul 27, 2007 13:37:42 GMT 1
Anybody use a simulator to improve your flying skills, especially for the SuperCub? Anybody use FMS (flying-model-simulator?) If so, what joystick did you use?
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Post by thefrost on Jul 27, 2007 15:07:30 GMT 1
i use my futaba 6ex , i got a lead made up to go to the printer port on back on pc..
you can find sites with wiring diagrams on for any tranny .
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Post by spar on Jul 27, 2007 15:11:36 GMT 1
Is it possible to use the stock SC transmitter as the FMS joystick? |
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Post by sam77 on Jul 27, 2007 15:53:43 GMT 1
I think so, but you need a cable to go from your USB (or other port) to the trainer port of the SC transmitter. I have AeroFly Professional Deluxe and love it. FMS is awesome, too. I've messed around with FSOne a bit - it's not my favorite, but it's packed with features. This is the cable I use: Hitec Flight Simulator Cable |
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Post by spar on Jul 28, 2007 19:06:34 GMT 1
Okay, I flew my SC today and now know that I must develop a lot more skill. Does practice with the FMS translate to better flying in the field? I don't think the SC transmitter has a trainer port. I can't imagine the FMS keyboard controls would develop the skills that could help me fly better in the field. I'd have to get some kind of joystick setup. Any suggestions?
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Post by thefrost on Jul 29, 2007 9:18:32 GMT 1
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Post by surjer on Jul 30, 2007 15:40:25 GMT 1
I defnately notice a difference after using real flight and heading to the field. I am still a novice flyer and I do ALOT better at the field if I at least get a few initial flights in on the SIM before I go out to the field. I will definately make it a habbit from now on to only go to the field after I "warm up" on the simulator....
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Post by sackohammers on Aug 6, 2007 22:36:15 GMT 1
I went with FMS... and since I only have the radio gear that came with the SuperCub, I had to find something that would work with FMS. After research I found the Esky kit. It is basically FMS bundled together with a controller. You can get it on Ebay for like $20. I know FMS is free, but it still was the least expensive / easy option for a controller. I plugged it in and it works like a champ with FMS. ozrcboy even has an FMS model for the supercub for download on his site.
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Post by spar on Aug 11, 2007 20:53:22 GMT 1
FMS is great! The "Super Cup" plane works just like the Super Cub model. I spent a few days with the simulator and had a crash-free day at the park today.
I am using the Logitech Dual Action Game Pad a two-joystick game controller with FMS. The Logitech Rumble Pad is comparible, but costs $10 more.
This USB controller works nicely because there are some programable buttons on it that I set to contol the FMS pause and zoom commands.
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Post by sackohammers on Aug 18, 2007 20:29:10 GMT 1
I found the Super Cup to be not at all like the super cub. Doesn't that model have ailerons. Get the supercub model from ozrcboy's site.
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Post by spar on Aug 19, 2007 19:39:18 GMT 1
I found the Super Cup to be not at all like the super cub. Doesn't that model have ailerons. Get the supercub model from ozrcboy's site. The Super Cup does have ailerons. I just mapped the aileron channel=0 so they did not move. I'm a newbie so my skill level is low enough that anything even close is a big help. I would like to try ozrcboy's SuperCub, but could not find it on the web. I'm sure it is out there. Anyone got a link to it? |
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Post by mrmugen on Aug 19, 2007 19:49:17 GMT 1
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Post by mrmugen on Aug 19, 2007 19:54:00 GMT 1
BTW a simulator is the best tool for any new and old pilot. I use mine all the time to keep sharp. It can help in many ways. I always change the wind to simulate what it is like here. I also put the sun in diff. locations like flying at noon and then flying at 5:00pm....etc. There are so many ways to sharpen your skills with a simulator. I would recommend real flight to anyone with a good video card. I had to upgrade mine to get the full performance out of it. Now it is unbelievable. I now fly em before I buy em. I littlerally download a plane of interest from knife edge and fly it before I buy it. I have found that most every plane on there is nearly exactly the same as flying the real thing. Food for thought. Kevin
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Post by sackohammers on Aug 21, 2007 17:27:33 GMT 1
I've not tried the one that Mrmugen linked. The one I was referring to on oz's site is here: www.ozrcflying.com/2007/03/fms-downloads.htmlYou will notice it is much more docile than the supercup model you were flying. I've found that this model, even when trimmed, does not climb slightly at half throttle. Maybe I'll try mrmugen's model. |
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Post by l8again on Jan 6, 2008 16:05:42 GMT 1
How do you load plane files into real flight after downloading??
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