RC-AirSim for Windows

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Download.com staffOctober 2, 2025

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.

RC-AirSim for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: January 22, 2004

Latest update: October 2, 2025

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, DirectX 8.1 drivers

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Total Downloads: 92,017

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

4.2/5

10 User Votes

Very Addictive! Very Real! Very NOT using memory too much!
juanmdFebruary 11, 2008
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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!
Summary
realistic
airbus a 380December 8, 2007
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it is a great RC sim.good for beginners
Cons
it has 2 planes out of 5
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Very Cool
PCMarioMarch 15, 2005
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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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Great Trainer
May 12, 2004
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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!
Good little RC Sim
February 8, 2004
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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.
Cool
January 29, 2004
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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.
Very Realistic
January 27, 2004
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Excellent realism, nice small download. Great Fun
not that great
January 25, 2004
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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
Don't Bother!!!
January 25, 2004
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its a waste of time. only one point of view. you lose the plane quick. just boring!
RC-AirSim simulates flying a R/C aircraft very realistically!
January 24, 2004
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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.

Developer’s Description

By Fabricated Reality

Learn how to fly a radio-controlled model aircraft.