Best PC RC flight sim ?

[Turn7]

Apologies if it's an old question..

There's a handful of flight sims out there and none of which appear particularly cheap.

Looking for a good / worthwhile sim that does fixed and rotary wing and also ideally has the models preloaded.

Recommendations please chaps.

[laters]

The sim I use is Phoenix. Ive used few sim's over the years & bought Phoenix a few years ago and stuck with it.

http://www.phoenix-sim.com/

I don't currently have any flying models but I kept a old 35mhz controller to use with the sim just to keep the muscle memory.
The online flying field where you can fly together with your online mates can be fun.

Its not the cheapest but Ive never had a issue with it unlike some of the free sims.

[wizard4]

I have tried a few flight sims and I have to admit that I found them useless. Completely unrealistic and obviously missing any kind of repercussions for crashing so you can just go nuts. Phoenix is slightly nicer overall than Realflight in my opinion but ultimately I you cant beat just flying...

Is it for learning or honing skills?

Edited by wizard4 on Wednesday 18th May 15:55

[Turn7]

Used for both learning and practise.

Im aware the real deal is clearly better, however, I want to get into 3d Heli stuff asap without trashing everything......

As well as fixed acro stuff....

Running before I can walk I know.....

[AER]

FMS is good enough for any useful porpoise.

[Brigand]

Aerofly RC7 looks quite nice but I can't speak for the game itself. http://www.aeroflyrc.com/index.html I have Aerofly Flight Simulator and its a good game, very nice visuals.