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Cheapest way to learn!
Posted by mark963 on 3/1/2008
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

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Pros: This is an ESKY USB 4 channel controller that feels like a basic RC transmitter. Easily hooks up to a Windows XP machine with a USB port. The FMS simulator that comes with it is freeware. The included planes and fields are pretty limited, but a thousand plane and helicopter models can be downloaded for free off the internet. Many photorealistic fields are out there too - all free from other nuts who love it.

Cons: Lacks the bells and whistles of the simulators that go for $150-300.

Other Thoughts: Multiplex has even released FMS model files for most of their older planes - the EasyStar, Stryker, TwinStar, etc.. Google "Flying Model Simulator" and away you go.

Bottomline: I've given these away as gifts and used it myself to learn to fly RC airplanes. I love it. If you aren't sure about spending $$$ for a high priced simulator you might never use, start with this one!

Works well after a bit of fiddling
Posted by matt777 on 2/20/2008
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

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Pros: Great product works with G3 simulator.
Great fun indoors.
gives you really good practice for when I buy the real thing

Cons: Software included is really bad compared to G3
Controller feels quite solid and is pakaged well.

Other Thoughts: Had to tweak what lever does what but once done all good.
Plugs into USB port and no drivers required with XP

Bottomline: Cheaper than buying a Heli and crashing it an been dissapointed.
I crash all the time and it becomes quite fun!
Buy one if youre thinking of getting into Remote control stuff.
Great on rainy days...

Amazingly Satisfied!
Posted by Slyballa on 6/28/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

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Pros: What a great remote. The USB works perfectly. I've got this to work with FMS and even as a controller for the G3 simulator. This can really save you a lot of money, on simulators and on helicopter/airplane parts. Learning on a simulator is much less costly and is easier than taking a heli out for the first time.

Cons: None that I can think of. I actually took this apart to remove the spring for the left vertical stick movement, for personal preference, and saw that it was pretty well made. The insides are neatly assembly.

Other Thoughts: Very helpful to anyone even considering buying a flying r/c toy for the first time.

Bottomline: Definitely get one if you are new to the hobby, or if you just want to fool around at home on a rainy day. For the price, it can't be beat. A must have item for the r/c enthusiast!

Perfect price and easy to use
Posted by henrysssss on 6/19/2007
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

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Pros: If you are new to the hobby or just want something fun to do on your computer, this is for you. It takes all of those expensive and sometimes helicopter ruining crashes and lets you make them all on your computer.

Cons: Not as useful as a full fledged simulator but great for beginners and for the price you are not going to get anything better.

Bottomline: Under $25 with free shipping for one of the most useful little helicopter tools a definite buy. Wish I bought mine from here.

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