funfly3

can anyone recommend a PC to Futaba training lead preferably a USB so I can
play with FMS on my laptop running windows XP Pro which has no serial ports
unless I carry the docking station

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philip rawson

Try here:

http://www.rc-electronics.co.uk/

Philip Rawson

www.flymodels.co.uk

funfly3

Looks like its a bit dearer than I thought suppose the next thing will be to
buy real flight G3 or similar

a.t.

refer to Alan's Hobby, Model & RC Web Links
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/

Buddy Boxes. Servo Leads.Simulators.Interface

TX 2 TX *** http://users.belgacom.net/TX2TX/
Buddy Box System Operation - RCFU
Interface Adapters & Connectors - inc new Futaba
http://www.rc-circuits.com/Interface...pters.htm#null
Hitec USB Flight Sim Interface (for Hitec Futaba JR Transmitters) + FMS ***
http://www.acehobby.co.nz/ossb2/root....asp?PID=52310
[and check your local Hitec RCD
distributor in need - local shop also gives out a free CD containing all
known gree software and downloads with about 144 aircraft ready to use]

Simulators - RC Aircraft and Sailing etc

Aerochopper Review
Aerofly & Easyfly = IPACS
ClearView RC Helicopter Simulator
CSM
Dave Brown RCFS 2001
Fly RC Free simulator = Ron's Software Page
FMS Homepage - Freeware
FMS Links
FMS Downloads, arguably the best personal effort ***
FMS - Links to many downloads for FMS and scenery design etc
FMS Serial Interface for GWS
Glider 3D ; RC Sailplanes Simulator
Offshore Sailing - Free simulator
Pre-Flight (Free Download - buy interface kit)
RCFSim v6.01 (2004) - Freeware
RealFlight Home Page
Reality Craft - RC Plane Master
Reflex Flugsimulator
Reflex models and scenery - additional downloads by W3 Group
RC New Zealand - Free skins for realflight
RC-Sim Downloads for Aerofly, FMS, Reflex, RFG 2, etc ***
Sail simulator.com - Free download
Slope Soaring Simulator - Free download
Tru-Flite Technology
TTi Tom's - How to set up PC USB Port, Calibrate TX and more
Vertigo flight simulator
YSFlight - Freeware

Simulator controllers

Build an R/C Stick Joystick - The Flying Penguin
Futaba Controller - TX Conversion - RCFU
TX PC Interface - kitset - Ken Hewitt
FMS - Free Flying Model Simulator - Interface DIY instructions
FMS Free Flight Simulator - Make your own Interface
FMS Serial Interface - D.I.Y for GWS

Trainer Cords, Servo and Extension Lead pinouts etc

Buddy box lead info
Forgues Research - replacing RC system leads with Fibre Optic
Futaba (FM) Trainer Cord
Futaba AM Trainer cord
Futaba to JR Buddy Lead
Futaba/Hitec to JR/GWS trainer lead ***
Futaba AM to FM Trainer Cord
Interface Adapters & Connectors - inc new Futaba
Intelligent Buddy Box Lead - JR to Hitec or Futaba
JR Buddy box lead - antoon - gadgets
Misc RC leads etc - Ken Hewitt
Multiplex to Hitec or Futaba buddy lead schematic
Sanwa (aka Airtronics) AM_FM Trainer Cord
Servos - Wiring Diagrams = use with other brand RX.


regards
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC Web Links
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
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h davis

While RealFLight G3 is now an excellent program (since updates), don't waste
your money without making very sure that it will run on your laptop. Many
are having problems running it on laptops without the proper video cards.
For instance the relatively new laptop I am typing this on will not run G3
because the video card is inadequate. Prior to buying it, go to the website,
read the FAQ and send them an e-mail asking if your video card will handle
the program.

G2 can still be purchased used for under $100, and I understand that it will
run on lesser video cards.

Harlan

funfly3

Thanks

the other kevin in san diego

G2 still has some video hardware issues. I forgot what it was
exactly, but I think it was some DirectX feature that HAD to be
supported by the card. I had to swap out an old GeForce Fx 5200 card
for something a bit more powerful to make mine work.