Cost Saving Benefits of Flight Simulators
The attraction of flying RC helicopters has prompted a lot of people to go and purchase an RC helicopter before learning all about how it works. Considering the price of many of the more expensive models, that first crash can a very costly and devastating mistake. For those being introduced to the hobby, flight simulators offer an opportunity for them to see if they like the hobby before hopping in wallet-first.
Many types of simulators are available, both as commercial products for the PC and other gaming systems and other programs are free. Any one of them can give a realistic experience of operating an RC helicopter. The clearest benefit of using a simulator is that there isn't any chance of damage or injury. Additionally, simulators provide a chance to learn flying in a realistic environment. Many flight simulators can support an actual RC transmitter, giving the user the opportunity to use the same control features that will be used in actual operation of an RC helicopter. Other simulators have their own style of controller intended to simulate an RC transmitter.
RC helicopter simulators have a lot of helicopter model options and also allow for changing conditions. The user can choose various flight parameters like equipment, size and weather. Some simulators even have various training modes that allow the user to train using different setups of the controls while the simulator handles the rest. This makes learning the system easy.
Simulators are not meant to be used as games. Since it is a risk-free environment, it can be fun to try tricks and close calls that you would never attempt with a real-life RC, however, the purpose of the simulator is to learn technique. Not much can be learned by attempting daredevil stunts. Instead, think of the simulator as a practice field.
Work on specific areas that will help you when you start flying actual RC helicopters. Try landing the ‘copter in desired locations, and even pointing in different directions. Allow the helicopter to enter a simulated tailspin, and then correct it using the controls. Make sure that you can fly without hitting yourself or other objects. Practice also under various weather and wind conditions. Simulators will also allow you to modify the equipment, so try flying with imbalanced trims or other mechanical failures. Once you are proficient at flying in the simulator, you should have sufficient experience to try the real thing.
Many types of simulators are available, both as commercial products for the PC and other gaming systems and other programs are free. Any one of them can give a realistic experience of operating an RC helicopter. The clearest benefit of using a simulator is that there isn't any chance of damage or injury. Additionally, simulators provide a chance to learn flying in a realistic environment. Many flight simulators can support an actual RC transmitter, giving the user the opportunity to use the same control features that will be used in actual operation of an RC helicopter. Other simulators have their own style of controller intended to simulate an RC transmitter.
RC helicopter simulators have a lot of helicopter model options and also allow for changing conditions. The user can choose various flight parameters like equipment, size and weather. Some simulators even have various training modes that allow the user to train using different setups of the controls while the simulator handles the rest. This makes learning the system easy.
Simulators are not meant to be used as games. Since it is a risk-free environment, it can be fun to try tricks and close calls that you would never attempt with a real-life RC, however, the purpose of the simulator is to learn technique. Not much can be learned by attempting daredevil stunts. Instead, think of the simulator as a practice field.
Work on specific areas that will help you when you start flying actual RC helicopters. Try landing the ‘copter in desired locations, and even pointing in different directions. Allow the helicopter to enter a simulated tailspin, and then correct it using the controls. Make sure that you can fly without hitting yourself or other objects. Practice also under various weather and wind conditions. Simulators will also allow you to modify the equipment, so try flying with imbalanced trims or other mechanical failures. Once you are proficient at flying in the simulator, you should have sufficient experience to try the real thing.
