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Mar 27 2006
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NEWFLYER  I have a Walkera 4CH RC Helicopter (http://www.hj2k.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=DRAFLYE), I have tested the transmitter with the sim and it is working. Just want to share this to people with the same helicopter  
(Version 1.8)

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Nov 13 2006

THATGUY  newflyer, what did you get to convert the 9 pin to usb? ...and where if you dont mind?  
(Version 1.8)

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Dec 26 2008

EDKROKET  Does anybode have this software for me?  
(Version 2.0)

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Feb 2 2005
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CECIL DONAHO  This SW is not worthy of Mac status. I anticipated my aquisition of OS X so I could use this simulator. It's free, whoopee! It is user unfriendly. Try to obtain info re. compatible controllers or even using the keyboard as a controller. To obtain a real simulator I will purchase a cheapie, PeeCee and a real simulator.

Designed for a Mac. what a joke. Oh! Are they hiding info re. the $30 registration fee?  
(Version 1.0b12)

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Apr 21 2004
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RANDAL L. SCHWARTZ  It's not "the one and only RC helicopter simulation". x-plane (www.x-plane.org) has had an RC helicopter for quite some time, and it works with flightsticks too. nice.  
(Version 1.0b12)

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Feb 22 2004
**½..

PORTHOS   Does anybody remember R/C Stuntcopter on the Playstation? that was good and reminds me of this simulator. Except this one is pants.

Its fun for the first 2 minutes then the "WHIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" sound of the propellers gets to much to bare and you really have to turn your speakers right down. I am sure there is an option to turn the sound off but finding it while its whirring its very annoying.

It really does not run that well either, even though it looks very simple I get about 10 fps on a geforce 4 ti 4600.

I have also had the first beta version when it was realeased a while back and thought it could possibly get better....but if this is close to the Official 1.0 release..........oh dear.

Still, it is fun and I personally have no idea how to make a game...so well done on that part, but it needs alot more thought before it becomes an official version.

Another thing.........if this is a simulator.....how comes you can slam it into the floor at xx mph and have no damage?? it just resets. I thought simulators where about realism?

Still, good set of features and configurable options......a Helicopter cam view would have done nicely.  
(Version 1.0b10)

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Mar 12 2004

ANONYMOUS  Excelent,

As some have not understood the purpose of this program, here it is.

A similator of Remote - Controled helicopters.

Normaly used with the real Remote control.

Used to practice before going outdors with the real thing. It is therefore not a game. There is no need for a crash sequence, only to understand that you've touched the ground too hard.

On AZERTY keybords

o : pitch forward

; : pitch back

k : roll left

m : roll right

q : yoke left

d : yoke right

z : collectif up

x : collectif down

try taking off and piloting while it is facing you. That's level 2 of the game !

Level 3 : Try taking off and making a right circle around you and touch down nicely.

It's does what it should, simply, efficiently. Bravo.  
(Version 1.0b10)

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Mar 15 2004

KOHIB1  How can you use your own transmitter I've tried to use my own but it dose not respond.  
(Version 1.0b10)

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Feb 22 2004

SMOKEONIT  can someone tell me how this works? tried for 15min everything, can't movethe thang:-)

cordfredericromberg@mac.com

i never have flown or handeled an helicopter.... sorry for bothering, but i wanna try this out, and the documentation is rather limited, i know, beta, i don't wine, just wanna test and play it:-)  
(Version 1.0b10)

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Jan 27 2004
****.

JOEL NELSON  Great for a free program but rather difficult to operate. Once you catch on then it seems really good. The graphics are better than one would expect for a free program, and it has quite a few features and seems to be customizable.  
(Version 1.0b9)

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Feb 22 2004

ANONYMOUS  Not free, beta.. will probably become shareware with the first official release.  
(Version 1.0b10)

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Dec 24 2003
*****

SK  great similuation! can't wait for updates and options.   
(Version 1.0b9)

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Nov 16 2003
****½

MAC LOVER  I have the first version. Can't wait till the final.  
(Version 1.0b8)

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Aug 16 2003
****.

JASON  Absolutely Brilliant How did they fit such a comprehensive application in 1.7MB?

This seems very close to controls on a helicopter. awesome simulator. everyone should try this  
(Version 1.0b7)

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Aug 14 2003
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SKYTHLE  Its ok. Needs beter sound and easier controls. Other helicopters would be nice, Needs to run faster. Of cource, Its just a beta.  
(Version 1.0b7)

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Aug 10 2003
****.

ROTORHEAD  Great Sim for the beta it is... watched it progress from the beginning. I have a sim for the PC that uses two stick controller. This is better.  
(Version 1.0b7)

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Aug 9 2003

TIMB  Great start. Don't be discoraged by the other lamers flaming, I guess they just don't understand the point of this sim, and that its still a beta, and the first version at that!  
(Version 1.0b7)

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Aug 9 2003
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PEDRO PERES  Worse sim that i ever played !!!!!

Don't install this!!!!

this is a warning!!!

this is a extremely buggy program!!!

the sound of the helis is horrible!!!!

no read me file to explain how to configure the controls!!!

if you want a good simulator download the

X-Plane, that is better then this sh**t

and it works fine on a 400 mhz G3  
(Version 1.0b7)

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Jun 23 2003
*****

ANONYMOUS  It's great now I don't have to go out and waste my hard earned cash on a hellicopter and crash it. I can learn and crash at home before I go ou and buy one.  
(Version 1.0b6)

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Apr 2 2003
****½

ANDRI  What an excellent start to what will hopefully one day be a great RC simulator with lots of planes and helis! Tested this version using a Saitek 3D Gold USB joystick, and it worked great! Looking forward to future releases which will hopefully include airplanes, as well.  
(Version 1.0b6)

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Oct 10 2002
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BOBBY   It's super! I can't wait for the updates and choice of helicopters, skey, and ground. Please hurry up!  
(Version 1.0b3)

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Sep 19 2002

ANONYMOUS  displays on screen, but none of the keys do anything ...  
(Version 1.0b3)

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