Flight Simulator comparisons

[PlanoMike]

Please ignore previous post. I loaded FMS on my XP box and it works like a charm. Appreciate Nuttcazze's review of the setup, especially setting the control relationships. Sure beats reading Chinese documentation.

Now I have to wait for my decision on whether to return the FM model for the 2.4GHz one before I try using the real controller with FMS, followed by a decision on whether to get a more sophisticated simulator.

Thanks again for this very informative site.

[PlanoMike]

OK, I rewatched some of the videos and put the 3Dradio controlled helicopter DLL into the FMS directory. That now allows me to control the heli onmy Vista box. But, I egt an anoying noise that I can't contro unless I shut it off. Worse is that I can display a heli but NO landscapes. So it's like flying the heli in space with no references. ANy ideas?

[PSYDOG]

Where do I get Clearview.  I am using the E Sky simulator and want some better copters an scenery.

[RcLab1]

I spent closet to $210.00 on Flight Simulater 4.5

why are the flight sims' here on this board are only `$50.00  ?

is there a big difference?

I read somewhere that Flight Simulater 5.0 is coming out and I have to pay $80.00 for the upgrade.

is there a big difference in sim's here??

thanks

[Thx1326]

I've been told that FMS is free and a good starting point.  Where can I find it?  What do I need to make it work?

Thanks

[HBFP Pilot]

FMS is a great "First" sim, it will help give you some basic intruction, if you download the additional models and sceneries it will make a HUGE difference but ultimately you will want to get something better, another good sim that isn't too much money is Clearview ($40) but FMS is more then enough to get you started.

http://www.myrcguides.com/FMS.html

[Thx1326]

HPFB... Thanks for the response.  Will I be able to connect the standard transmitter that comes with the BluRay 450 to a computer in order to use this sim?

Thanks.

[BLOWEN BLU]

Which sim kit should I get at this site:  http://www.xheli.com/e4chflsitrki.html
I just ordered a esky honey bee cp2 3d. I have never had a heli in the air. The site has 2 different sims a 4 channel and a 6 channel. Would I better off with the 6 channel that is $2.00 cheaper?

[Rocketman]

Which sim kit should I get at this site:  http://www.xheli.com/e4chflsitrki.html
I just ordered a esky honey bee cp2 3d. I have never had a heli in the air. The site has 2 different sims a 4 channel and a 6 channel. Would I better off with the 6 channel that is $2.00 cheaper?

The 6 ch since you are going to learn 3d flying you will need the 6 channel sim. you learn more for the deal

[BLOWEN BLU]

Great!!! Thats what I needed to know.
I wanted to get the best one, but didn't know why the 6 ch was cheaper.
I will order the 6 ch.
Thanks for the info

[Tikodescalzo]

I have had the same issues as a lot of people that posted perviously. I have vista and loaded the FMS sim and I have no background. Just a flashing screen. When I turn off textures I can fly with the ground showing but no sky or other graphics. Has anyone figured this out and can take the time to help me?

[5 Volt Robert]

I can't get FMS to work on Windows 7? 

It says D3Drm.dll is not loaded.

Can someone help me get it running?

[5 Volt Robert]

I fixed the FMS problem..........lol I bought Clear View!  Awesome simulator.

[Thx1326]

So... can I use the USB cable that came with my Exceed TX (BluRay) to run FMS?  If not, what do I need?  I hate to have to buy a dummy TX - would be nice to learn on the one you are going to fly.

Thanks