RC-AirSim 1.0

• License:

  Free to try; $8.95 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  3.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 10 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  84,165

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, DirectX 8.1 drivers

• Limitations:

  3-aircraft/5-minute flights limit

• Date Added:

  January 22, 2004

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Publisher's description of RC-AirSim

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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Editor's review of RC-AirSim

• 3.0 stars

• "RC-AirSim"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: RC-AirSim 1.0

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.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 4.4 stars out of 10 votes
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• 5 stars

  Version: RC-AirSim 1.0

  "Very Addictive! Very Real! Very NOT using memory too much!"

  by juanmd on February 11, 2008

  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"

  by airbus a 380 on December 8, 2007

  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"

  by PCMario on March 15, 2005

  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"

  on May 12, 2004

  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"

  on February 8, 2004

  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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