Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 What's New in Generation 2 with USB InterLink Controller .................................................... 1 USB InterLink Controller............................................................................................ 2 Menu-Driven Interface ...............................................................................
Two ways to use Interface Mode...............................................................................38 Interface Mode: Joystick Emulation Interface .........................................................................39 Calibration vs. Interface Wizard................................................................................40 Interface Calibration ..................................................................................................40 Interface Wizard ........................
Pylon Racing ............................................................................................................. 83 Pylon Racing Instructions.......................................................................................... 84 Spot Landing ............................................................................................................. 86 Spot Landing Instructions.......................................................................................... 87 Freestyle ............
Gadget....................................................................................................................................120 Edit Gadgets ............................................................................................................121 Hide All Gadgets .....................................................................................................122 NavGuides Gadget...................................................................................................
Servo Settings Page ............................................................................................................... 155 Mixing Curves Page .............................................................................................................. 157 Mixing Page........................................................................................................................... 159 Gyros and Governor ....................................................................................
Helicopter Basics ...................................................................................................................250 Collective (left stick - vertical movement) ..............................................................250 Rudder (left stick - horizontal movement)...............................................................251 Cyclic Stick (right stick)..........................................................................................252 Idle-up .............................
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome to the RealFlight® Generation 2 R/C Simulator, the most advanced R/C aircraft simulation available. RealFlight G2 is so realistic, you’ll hardly believe it’s a simulation. Whether you’re a seasoned modeling veteran, or an entry-level R/C-er, RealFlight G2 is the ideal way to learn to fly, practice maneuvers, feel the effects of design modifications, or just have an incredible amount of fun.
just don’t want to read this section, you can proceed to the next chapter. Subsequent chapters will cover all of this material in complete detail. First of all, we’d like to thank you for purchasing RealFlight G2. We think you will be enormously pleased with G2, which incorporates many of the features our users have most frequently requested over the years (plus a few others that we thought of ourselves!).
alone, or against up to seven additional pilots using the multiplayer feature. • RealFlight’s new Virtual Flight Instructor feature gives you personal flying lessons from two R/C experts. These pros will help you learn and perfect maneuvers, regardless of your skill level. • You can now create multiple, independent picture-in-picture viewports within the RealFlight display. You can size and reposition viewports using your mouse.
CHAPTER 2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The system requirements below are what we consider to be the minimum PC configuration in which RealFlight G2 should be installed. Meeting the minimum requirements will allow you to still enjoy G2; however, in order to take complete advantage of the many features and functions offered by G2, you should have a computer at, or near, the specifications as listed under the optimum system requirements.
• Microsoft® Direct 3D compatible high performance 3D accelerated video card with 16 MB (or more) video RAM • 16x CD-ROM drive • 128 MB RAM MULTIPLAYER REQUIREMENTS• Intel Pentium 450 or above • LAN:IPX/SPX or TCP/IP protocol • Internet: TCP/IP connection requires an Internet account and 28.
experienced, human flight instructor. A simulation can be a wonderful practice tool. However, if you’re new to R/C, you should never attempt to fly a real aircraft without the supervision of a qualified instructor, no matter how well accomplished you are on the simulator. For US users: Warning: Any modificatiion to the Interlink controller not expressly authorized by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. R/C Simulator RealFlight Chapter 2.
CHAPTER 3. GETTING STARTED OVERVIEW This chapter covers the installation procedure for RealFlight G2, describes the basics in running the program, and will introduce you to some of RealFlight’s most often used features. The first section, Installing RealFlight Generation 2, offers a step-by-step approach to the installation procedure for both the program software and the controller. The second section, Exploring RealFlight G2, offers a brief tour of the RealFlight G2 program.
The USB InterLink Controller To install RealFlight G2 using the InterLink Controller, follow the instructions in this chapter. Whether you plan to use the InterLink Controller by itself, or with your own R/C radio to control RealFlight, you should first follow the instructions in “Program Installation” on page 10.
That article will take you through the process step-by-step, and has links to driver download sites for most manufacturers. START INSTALLATION PROGRAM Once you’ve installed the new drivers, you’re ready to install RealFlight G2. First, turn your computer “on” and close any applications you are running. Next, insert the RealFlight G2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If auto-play is active, the RealFlight Control Panel will appear.
Note that the InterLink controller is hot pluggable or hot swappable. In other words, you can normally plug/unplug the controller without turning your computer off or rebooting. While your InterLink Controller is plugged in, and your computer is turned “on”, you should see a small amber light on your controller flash “on” and “off”. This light, labeled “USB”, indicates that the InterLink controller is connected and working.
• If your transmitter’s buddy box port directly accepts the 1/8” stereo plug on the other end of the connector cable, plug this in. This works for JR® radios. • If your radio takes a 6-pin DIN plug (like Futaba radios), use the short extra 1/8” stereo to 6-pin DIN adapter cable included with RealFlight G2 (see left panel of the diagram above). • Some radios (e.g., Airtronics®) require an optional adapter cable, which is not included with RealFlight.
Normally, you will see a new tip each time you start RealFlight. If you wish, you can deactivate this feature by removing the check mark from the “Show tips at startup” box. If you turn Tip of the Day “off”, you can turn it “on” again using RealFlight’s Help menu. We suggest leaving Tip of the Day active until you are better acclimated with the software and all that it has to offer. The tips will point out many great RealFlight features that you may not have noticed.