[AlaskaRC] FW: RealFlight Newsletter - October, 2009

[Armand Marshall]

Here we go again.  They've come out with an upgrade for RealFlight.

 

~ Armand

armand at nmitsolutions.com

 

From: rfnl at greatplanes.com [mailto:rfnl at greatplanes.com] 
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 10:27 AM
To: armand at nmitsolutions.com
Subject: RealFlight Newsletter - October, 2009

 


October 2009
RealFlightR Newsletter

Welcome to this edition of the RealFlightR Update. This online publication
offers
tips to enhance your RealFlight experience; brings you up-to-date on
RealFlight's
latest releases; and keeps you in the loop about new and forthcoming
products from
the RealFlight team.

In this issue:

1. RealFlight G5!
2. Upgrade to G5
3. RealFlight Basic
4. Visit us at iHobby

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RealFlight G5!

RealFlight G5 is here -- and look out, this one is ready for battle! How
would
you like to go head-to-head in aerial combat with 31 of your closest friends
(or enemies)?
G5 can make that happen, with four different combat events. Outfit your
aircraft
with streamers...arm them with rockets...fire machine guns or paintball
markers.
RealFlight G5's new combat feature brings an exciting new dimension to R/C
simulator flying.

G5 also has greatly enhanced Multiplayer capabilities. Now, up to 32 pilots
can
fly together over the internet or an LAN. You can host a huge fun fly or
dogfight
to your heart's content -- with models that are instantly repairable, and
without
spending gas money traveling to events.

Voice Chat, too, has been improved over previous versions. Using your
headset, you'll
be able to talk in real time with everyone else in the Multiplayer session.

Combat...what's it all about?

RealFlight's new combat features are impressive to say the least. Four
different
basic games are available: Streamer Cut, Rocket Wars, Combat and Paintball.
G5's
targeting system lets you to select an opponent and track him throughout the
virtual
world. When you get your targeting pips on him...fire!

In Streamer Cut, all participating aircraft are equipped with different
colors
of streamers. You receive points each time you clip an opponent's streamer.
Points are
displayed on the Scoreboard Multiplayer gadget -- and they're deducted if
you crash.
You can fly from a fixed point on the simulation or from one of G5's many
new points
of view (more about this later).

Rocket Wars is your editor's favorite -- lots of noise, smoke, and fire!
Make
no mistake, a great deal of skill is required to score a kill. These rockets
don't
track their intended target. But if they get close, they'll explode and
score on it.
Flying from the cockpit is especially fun and challenging in this mode.
You'll see
rockets go by and hear them exploding behind you...and you'll know when
you've been hit.
Of course, hitting the red button gets you back up and flying instantly.

Combat incorporates both rockets and machine guns, and it can get crazy. If
you miss your opponent with a rocket from long range, you can try to get him
from up
close with your guns. But remember: He's trying to get you, too.

Now it's time to get messy. Like Combat, Paintball can be wild at times.
Paint
splatters everywhere. And just as with real paintball markers, the speed of
the paint
balls is not that fast -- you'd better lead your target well. Each airplane
has a
different paint color, so you'll know who is after you. Both the new Sopwith
Pup and
the big P-51 are available for this scenario. You may want to start with the
slower
speed of the Sopwith, as a P-51 battle can really heat up!

Multiplayer enhancements

Thirty-two different pilots can now fly at the same time in a Multiplayer
session.
Even with this many flying at the same time, the frame rate remains very
fast. And
with the enhanced Voice Chat, your conversations are basically as good as
being face
to face.

In G5, the host can automate a Multiplayer session, setting up different
flying
scenarios from a fun fly to all-out combat. The computer can automatically
switch from
event to event after a host-determined amount of time. If you wish, set up
multiple
game lists with your favorite events; then, just select a menu item to run
the game.
G5 comes with several pre-programmed scenarios, too.

New game gadgets are also available to enhance your Multiplayer experience
-- including
Pilot status, targeting and targeting ring. And you'll be able to create and
share your
own pilot profile, choosing an avatar, name, location, tagline, favorite
color and more.
The profile keeps track of how many hours you log on RealFlight. That number
can be scary
at times!

Camera views

G5 could become the version of RealFlight known as the "pick-a-view"
version. When
flying at a 3D site, you'll have many different views available...and you
can add
even more.

A few of the views available with many of the aircraft are: fixed (ground);
cockpit (some
cockpits now have incredible details); nose; chase; wing (looking at
aircraft); tail camera;
looking back at the aircraft and looking out over a wing. These can all be
toggled from
the keyboard or selected via the menu.

Not enough views for you? Add more! You can add multiple cameras to the
aircraft
anywhere you'd like. You can place them out in front, to the side, behind,
under or
over -- even make them movable. You name it, it can probably be done with
the aircraft
editor. During a combat game, try a cockpit view that pivots to follow the
targeted
aircraft!

Aircraft and Flying Site Editor

Significant improvements have also been made to these editors. You now have
different
backgrounds to select, and different screen layouts to better suit your
needs. Adding
components is simpler than ever before.

Do we have your attention yet? We hope so -- but this newsletter hasn't even
begun to
highlight everything about G5 that's newsworthy. Be sure to check out all
the details
at RealFlight.com!

Upgrade to G5

If you never took the plunge to upgrade from G3 or 3.5 to G4 or 4.5, we have
some very
good news: You can use the older InterlinkR Plus controller with the new G5
software,
as well as the current Interlink Elite.

We also have a great software-only G5 Upgrade package for you -- priced at
only $79.99.
And if you've purchased G4.5 very recently, there's an ever BETTER G5
upgrade
deal waiting for you. Visit RealFlight.com for more information.

RealFlight Basic

What's RealFlight Basic? Well, some customers want to experience the same
great aircraft
physics as the full version of RealFlight, but with a lower price and fewer
bells and
whistles. So we developed an "essentials only" version of the simulator.

RealFlight Basic fits into tight budgets and is still a fine learning tool
for anyone
just getting into radio-control. Know someone looking for the best flight
simulator at a
bargain price? Recommend RealFlight Basic -- they'll be glad you did.

iHobby

iHobby kicks off October 22 (Oct 24-25 for modelers) at the Donald E.
Stephens Convention
Center in Rosemont, Illinois. If you want to see G5 first-hand on four
giant, networked
plasma monitors, come and visit us at the show! You'll be able to try out
all of the new
features for yourself and even engage in a little friendly combat with other
show attendees.

You can't miss the Great Planes exhibit. We're right inside the main doors.
For more
information on the show, please visit: ihobbyexpo.com

Please do not reply to this e-mail newsletter.
For technical support, please contact our Product Support team at:
rfsupport at greatplanes.com

Great Planes Model Manufacturing
P.O. Box 788
Urbana, IL 61801




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