Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / December 2005

RealFlight G3 of course!
Comes with interlink controller

I learned on G2 and it was fine for learning to fly.  Graphics not the best
when compared to G3 or other "current" generation sims, but G2 was pretty
much the standard back when I bought it a couple of years ago.

The same friend that has the Night Ranger II also has G3 and I took a turn
or two at it.  His computer was marginally powerful enough to run it and my
5 minute impression was that it's a bit smoother control-wise than G2 and
graphics are significantly better.

I think you'll be pleased with either G3 or the Reflex, whichever you decide
on.

I'm a plank-driver as well and think it provided some advantage to learning
to fly helis, especially when you get into forward flight.  Learning to
hover though is unlike anything I've experienced with planes.  But it sounds
like you're on the right path by looking for a sim to practice on.

Good luck.

Jim