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Everybody loves a good story. And that's why we're asking you to share yours.
Over the years, we've received letters from a huge number of modelers, telling us all about their experiences with RealFlight.
Some used it to learn how to fly and solo without an instructor – and without ever going to the field. Some airplane pilots probably used it to learn how to fly a heli. And still others used it to learn new maneuvers, to perfect old ones or as a great way to practice for event competition. Some originally bought it just as a video game – and wound up becoming an R/C pilot.
Does that sound like your story? If so, great; we'd love to have you tell it. And if not...we'd love to have you pass on what did happen.
Maybe RealFlight was a special gift you received – or gave to someone special. Maybe you bought it for yourself, but instead found a great way to pass on your love of flying to a niece or grandson. Perhaps you thought flying was just something you enjoyed – and ended up sharing with the entire family.
Those are just a few of the possibilities, but you get the picture: if you have a good RealFlight story, please – share it here.
We'll look forward to hearing from you.
"RealFlight taught me to fly. If it hadn't been for that red reset button I'd been thousands of dollars in the hole."
- Freddie Shepperd |
"I am very impressed with how well RealFlight works. Years ago I spent thousands of hours scratch building many trainers to learn how to fly. I never progressed past simple trainers. A few years ago a friend bought RealFlight and learned to fly entirely by the simulator. His first time flying was with a low wing sport aircraft and he was flying in a park with soccer goals. His first time flying he was flying around and under the soccer goals and never crashed! I was so impressed I bought a copy myself and learned to fly a sport aircraft I just recently purchased as an RTF model. I was able to fly it with ease performing very impressive maneuvers on my first flight! I am sold on learning to fly on RealFlight. This is perhaps the best thing to happen to bring newcomers to this hobby."
- Will |
"Hola, me llamo Octavio, les cont-are mi exito con este gran simulador, esto es para le gente de habla hispana, despues de destrozar 2 helicoperos 450, decidí comprar este simulador, version 4.5, y despues de 1 mes de practica, pude volar mi t-rex 450, ahora pienso comprar la version 6, por lo pronto ya estoy practicando el vuelo invertido, creanme! Esta
herramienta es extremadamente util para aprender a a volar. Desde ese entoces lo sigo utilizando."
- Octavio
(English translation: Hello, my name is Octavio. Let me give you an account of my success with this great simulator. This is for you Spanish speaking people. After destroying 2 450-size helis, I purchased version 4.5 of this simulator. After 1 month of practice, I could fly my T-Rex 450. Now I have purchased version 6. For now I'm practicing inverted flight. Believe me! This tool is extremely useful to learn to fly. Since then I keep using it.) |
"Hey Guys, I bought my RealFlight G5.5 in July 2011 and have since upgraded to RealFlight 6. I have daily practiced with nearly all the aircraft. January 6, 2012, I flew my T-28 Trojan...without incident and to date have accumulated approx 7 hours of flying time, By the way, I have No Previous RC Experience. This is just a dream being realized. Great Product."
- Chuck Cawthon |
"I live in good old Arizona. I have the RealFlight G3 sim, nothing special. I really needed it the first time I flew because I was terrible! When I got better, my dad bought me a new full scale plane. I forgot to practice with wind conditions, so the wind came in, and came out with my plane dangling in the tree. Sadly, I never got it down. :( I have decided to not only use the flight sim as a tool, but an alternative to that $300 XBOX. I love my sim. I am only 11 years old and an expert flyer. Thanks RealFlight!"
- Macmichael Hebert |
"Hi my name is Sky and I would like to share my experiences with RealFlight to all of you, my fellow pilots. I have been in the Hobby for not so long, maybe about 4 or 5 years if I remember it right. My dream has always been to become a pilot and I am still living that dream today. Well...due to financial issue that I can afford to become a pilot in the sky but fortunately, I can afford to be a pilot...on the ground which means flying RC Models. I started out with a CCPM helicopter with no prior experiences or any knowledge of how those machines work or how to control them in the air. Undoubtedly, I ended up crashing the heli in the first minute after lift off, hold on not even a minute but like 2 or 3 seconds if I remember it right. I was very discouraged at the time and even had a thought of quitting the hobby in my mind.
Until one day I heard about the "Flight Simulator", specifically RealFlight, and without any hesitation I bought the simulator and its been best friend as long as I ever know. The simulator basically was a tool in teaching me how to fly my RC Helicopter from the very basic for entry level pilot all the way to the advance. I just loved it, I loved how close it was in term of realistic to flying in real life.
The result? I am now capable of flying RC Helicopter as well as Airplane confidently. I can do basic flying like circuit, figure 8, and even some 3D maneuvers that I would have never been able to do before. The RealFlight simulator simply was the best and the most helpful simulator I have ever purchased and it's worth every penny I paid for it. You can purchase it as a video game for playing around, or as a tool to help to learn how to fly RC Models. You will enjoy it and will simply love how it will benefit you. RealFlight simulator is definitely a must!"
- Sky Nguyen |
"I have been using RealFlight for years and with it I have practiced new maneuvers and designed my freestyle. This year I came in 11th in Europe at EXFC2011!! Thanks for the help!!"
- Martin Pickering |
"I started flying RC 4 years ago and with the help of RealFlight I am now a top pilot in Europe. Thank you!"
- David Duval |
"RealFlight is an awesome tool. Bought one of the older versions a few years ago. Can't remember which one (someone borrowed it and I never got it back). It helped me to fly fixed wing and helis without the use of an instructor. Finally broke down and bought the new RealFlight 6. Awesome! I really like the new heli physics."
- Jeremy Burridge |
"I've been flying RC planes since the late seventies and have lived all the changes in technology in the sport. Even with the advent of 2.4GHz with the safety and reliability it provides, nothing matches RealFlight. It allows a new pilot a way to safely and cheaply learn how to fly. And old pros like me can fly planes we would never get to fly otherwise."
- Kenneth Dougherty |
"Over ten years ago I wanted to get into RC planes. I spent all winter building a really nice plane, just to have it crash the first time I was not with my instructor! I bought RealFlight and the rest is history! Now I have a successful RC business! I would be honored if you wanted to add the RC Super Hero to the your plane list! Thanks RealFlight"
- Greg Tanous |
"I've been flying my G4 for a while now and will soon be upgrading to G6! I Figured out how to edit my models to fly like a typical 35% airplane. Within a year I was already flying IMAC and Freestyle and flying foamies! Some people will say your cheating, I call it a secret weapon! It got me where I am now! -tomascratchbuild on the forums!"
- Tomas Simatovic |
"RealFlight is awesome. It teaches you everything you need to know in a comprehendible way."
- Kaylyn Muex |
"Hi, I live in Brazil ( Sao Paulo ) and had the experience to my surprise. I was able to fly after a few hours in the simulator RealFlight. It is really is one of the best, is an excellent investment."
- Luis Carlos Sanchez |
"Hi. My name is Austin. I am 13 years old and got Real flight G5.5 about a year or 2 ago. I wanted to get into the hobby and learn about flying airplanes. At first I thought RC airplanes were toy grade and not much fun but hobby is way better!! I have been learning a whole lot! I love flying 3D and I am now loving the hobby. When I get older my dream is to fly in XFC and ETOC events. I can't thank RealFlight enough for making this wonderful software. If I didn't have it, I would lose a lot of money. Thanks to this, I am now flying a few 3D foamies. THANK YOU RealFlight. MEET YOUR NEXT 3D star! :)"
- Austin Davert |
"I am an Heli guy. I was introduced to RealFlight in January 2011. With RealFlight I have mastered the basics. I have also learned to fly inverted and to correctly practice my throttle management. I use RealFlight everyday to practice. It increases my level of confidence so when I go to the field I am much more comfortable. I can enjoy flying my helicopters. Last week I went to my local hobby shop and I tried RealFlight 6. My first impression is WOW !!! The physic has been improved a lot and it is now very close to reality. I am very anxious to get my upgrade copy that I ordered."
- Pascal Turcotte |
"I have been flying RealFlight sims since G3. Then I received G4, upgraded to G4.5 and then brought the G5.5 upgrade version. I tried to learn how to fly at a regular flying field (AMA) with an instructor after I built a Stick Plus trainer. However, like most first timers..it crashed. So now, after many years of flying here at home on my computer with the RealFlight simulator that includes so many different types of airplanes & helis...I was feeling pretty confident. I wanted to give it another shot..with the Real Deal and Real feel! I purchased a 55" scale foam electric Cessna 182, 5-channel (w/flaps!)...a complete RTF kit. Glued it together, balanced it, charged the battery and headed out to find a safe place to fly. It was my first time to solo at the airfield. After some high speed taxis, the aircraft was banking sharply to the right at liftoff. So I went back to the RealFlight sim and recreated the problem with my practice Cessna 182. I then added more left rudder and moved the battery back a bit in the Real plane...the problem was fixed!
WoW...what a feeling it was the first time I gunned it for takeoff!! This was it. I now have my plane in the air with nobody standing next to me. I was getting the "feel" and trimming the controls for level flight all on the downwind leg and first time flying! After a few deep breaths and reminders to stay calm and just fly it like I do in the simulator..a few times around I relaxed enough to add flaps and go into slow flight for landing passes. The landings were just as I practiced and somewhat smooth. I flew three batteries that day...and by the end of the last battery I was doing loops, rolls and stalls!!
I can't wait for the batteries to charge up again so I can head back out there and practice some more. RealFlight has proven to me that you really can learn at home, take that knowledge right out to a flying field, and have success the first time out!! I know because, I did it! Thanks Real flight."
- Robert Bender |
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