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- Price: Free to try (3-aircraft/5-minute flights limit) $8.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
- Date added: January 22, 2004
- Total Downloads: 86,544
- Downloads last week: 19
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 10 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff on February 27, 2009
Although it lacks refinement, RC-AirSim works as a quick and dirty computer simulation of flying a radio-controlled airplane. The download consists of a ZIP file full of installer components, a bit rougher than the simple EXE installers we prefer. The 3D graphics for the simulation are blocky and not very detailed, but you can clearly identify the different plane models. You only get one environment from which to fly, consisting of an airstrip, a shed, green grass, and a static photo of trees marking the horizon. More environments would be nice, as would options for setting wind speed and direction. The flight physics feel realistic for a radio-controlled airplane. The controls are very responsive and you can make the airplane perform any number of acrobatics. Keyboard and mouse controls are configurable. The download comes with six models, including a warbird and a glider, but only three are flyable in the demo. Radio-control beginners should find this program an easy way to get familiar with flying before hitting the real world, although the lack of wind might under-prepare them.
Publisher's description
From Fabricated Reality:RC-AirSim 1.0 can be used to learn how to fly a radio-controlled model aircraft. Current R/C-model aircraft pilots can keep their flying skills current or learn new maneuvers without risking a real model aircraft. RC-AirSim features realistic flight dynamics and aerodynamics, Doppler-correct sound effects, and 3D graphics. The aircraft in RC-AirSim are flown using aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle controls. RC-AirSim can be flown using the keyboard or a joystick. With a third-party interface cable, you can connect your model-aircraft's radio transmitter to your computer and fly RC-AirSim.
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User reviews
- All versions: 4.4 starsout of 10 votes
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5 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"Very Addictive! Very Real! Very NOT using memory too much!"
Pros: I just love the way the game made.. pretty simple.. im dreamin of buying new RC plane thou!!
Cons: yah.. the trial.. but overall NO!
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5 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"realistic"
Pros: it is a great RC sim.good for beginners
Cons: it has 2 planes out of 5
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5 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"Very Cool"
Pros: Reminds you of a big backyard. Graphics are fine and fit the simulation, and the model engine noise is a fitting touch.
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5 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"Great Trainer"
Summary: I flew this sim for a while, then bought a real r/c plane; this sim really helped me to learn to fly! Also it's a lot of fun!
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5 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"Good little RC Sim"
Summary: As an RC pilot, I found this program to be a great product. Double Helix plane even does a nice lamcevak. As for complaints about one perspective that's RC flying for you...no cockpit or tracking views in an RC Plane.
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5 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"Cool"
Summary: I mean what do you expect for a meg & a 1/2 d-load?! Graps are ok and the little thing just takes off and flys every time, worth the 7 minute download.
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5 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"Very Realistic"
Summary: Excellent realism, nice small download. Great Fun
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1 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"not that great"
Summary: As a RC flight sim it is pretty weak. The graphics are choppy and slow to respond. If you are serious about learning to fly an RC plane or helicopter use Realflight G2. It is kind of pricy but totally worth it. It also comes with a USB controler so you can really simulate flying
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1 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"Don't Bother!!!"
Summary: its a waste of time. only one point of view. you lose the plane quick. just boring!
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5 stars
Version: RC-AirSim 1.0
"RC-AirSim simulates flying a R/C aircraft very realistically!"
Summary: I fly R/C model airplanes, and I think RC-AirSim feels very realistic. I use it to keep my skills sharp when I can't get to the flying field.
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