Review Of Great Planes Realflight Simulator G4.5

Posted on | December 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Great Planes RealFlight Simulator G4.5,Â is the latest version of this incredibly popularÂ flight simulator. New features in theÂ G4.5 version include new aircraft, a new virtual instructor, and the ability to take off and land on water.

With RealFlight, flight simulator fans have been able to perform amazing aerobatics for over 10 years. Now, RealFlight tops itself by letting you fly float-equipped aircraft on and off water! With the Great Planes RealFlight Simulator G4.5, airplanes and helicopters react realistically when they collide with objects floating in constantly shifting water. Fly in such living, breathing 3D locales as a desert island, Sierra Nevada’s Alpine Lake – even the remains of a pirate ship!

With clear tropical waters and serene mountain lakes, water flying is a visual feast – and the technical flying challenges are tremendous fun to master.

Ask any R/C pilot what affects flight performance the most and they’ll likely respond with an aircraft’s physics. RealFlight is the flight sim that best reproduces realistic flight conditions. Fly in windy weather or crash into objects – both will affect your craft’s handling and performance. With RealFlight G4, you can choose where and what to fly, add floats or streamers – even receive advice from famous pilots!

Flying 4D aerobatics is another challenge to master using RealFlight G4.5. Learn torque rolls and other advanced aerobatic manoeuvres in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Introduce your loved ones to the pleasures of RC flying through an innocuous-appearing “computer game” – and before long, they will be hooked on the hobby, too!

One of RealFlight’s most popular features is its ability to teach new pilots how to fly with Virtual Flight Instructors. Acclaimed pilot John Glezellis continues this tradition by providing you with expert-level coaching tips on how to improve your airplane flying skills. As you listen, picture-in-picture videos simultaneously show proper stick movements and the maneuvers they create!

Features over 25 flying sites â€” several including water!
Take off, or land,Â on water!
Fly with a genuine Futaba controller, or attach your own transmitter – the Great Planes RealFlight Simulator G4.5 offers unparalleled realism!
Includes more Virtual Flight Instructor segments, including tutoring by John Glezellis.
Based on 3D sites with over 5000 square miles of digitally created TruLifeâ„¢ terrain, and features TruFloâ„¢ wind dynamics.
Allows you to add streamers or smoke trails.
Unparalleled collision detection.

Who Should Buy The Great Planes RealFlight Simulator?

Used and recommended by leading instructors and champion pilots, the Great Planes Simulator is a must-buy for anyone interested in flying radio controlled models. The Great Planes RealFlight Simulator G4.5 offers excellent value, both to the beginner RC flier, and to the experienced pilot looking to further develop aerobatics skills.