[AlaskaRC] FW: RealFlight Newsletter - October, 2009

Mon Oct 19 17:39:23 AKDT 2009

um....ya.... not going to happen anytime soon.

Samso

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Armand Marshall 
  To: 'ARCS mailing list' 
  Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 11:50 AM
  Subject: [AlaskaRC] FW: RealFlight Newsletter - October, 2009

  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
  RealFlight® Newsletter

  Welcome to this edition of the RealFlight® 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 Interlink® 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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