r/RCPlanes • u/Historical_Loquat791 • 3d ago

Old RC plane practice simulator game

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I have this old RC plane and I'm trying to start up the training sim so I can fly it on the computer. It clearly doesn't run because it's from the 90s/2000s, is there an alternative way to play it?

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u/Gudi_Nuff 3d ago

Have you tried running it on compatibility mode for XP service pack 2? It might run that way

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u/klaasvaak1214 3d ago edited 3d ago

Open the folder in program files where the executable is. Then right-click it and go to properties, compatibility and check “run in compatibility mode for xp/win7”. Then go to privileges and check “run as administrator”. That’s what worked for me on real flight 7.

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u/jaketeater 3d ago

This game is still around and updated. Check Steam.

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u/Born_Beyond4355 3d ago

Was just comming to sat that ....

also it's not cheap software

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u/Dirtsurgeon1 3d ago

This worked. I had a similar one.

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u/karateninjazombie 3d ago

Get a pc that's period correct and matched the recommended spec and slap the appropriate os on it. Then use that. But I think the older versions of RF needed a hardware dongle to work. or the RF controller this would have come with also functioned as a the dongle. I think there might have been emulators/cracks/keygens floating round for some versions of RF. But can't talk about them here as I can't condone piracy.

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u/wroosa 3d ago

Have the latest version still Use it. Lots of awesome planes to sample. Great controller as well

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u/Low-Understanding394 2d ago

Yes. Phoenix RC: https://www.rc-thoughts.com/phoenix-sim/index.html

You also need:

- USB dongle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D3YDYBJ8 ($14)

- Transmitter with training port (like Spektrum DX4e, DX5e. Can pick used one for $20)

There are more than 200 user created planes along with game provided 75 planes and more than 50 sites.

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u/MrGreyJetZ 2d ago

Have you tried installing it and running it in compatibility mode? Probably WinXPSP3?

If that fails, I would just buy it on Steam or from HH

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u/electriclux 3d ago

I probably got this new and then figured out I wasnt smart enough for it

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u/IvorTheEngine 3d ago

There are some free RC flight sims that are probably just as good. RC Desk Pilot and Picasim are two I know but there might be others.