Should I get the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive?īoth are great systems and RealFlight 9 will look amazing with either. Any computer that meets (or exceeds) the System Requirements and is running Windows should run RealFlight. Many customers report successfully running RealFlight on a Mac when they dual-boot into Windows with software such as Boot Camp. RF9 is built around DirectX, which is only available for Windows. In the air, glance down to find the runway. Take off, and a plane will disappear from view unless you turn to follow it accordingly. No matter which way you look, tilt your head, or move, RF9 will relay an exacting simulation of your environment. Unfortunately, the world is ultimately limited by the size and quality of computer monitors. The challenge for RC simulators is to deliver a 'true', complete environment.

What advantages does VR give RealFlight 9.x users? When using FPV goggles, RealFlight won't detect your head movement or display true 3D. This would give you a similar experience to flying FPV at the field. If your computer supports it, you could plug in your goggles like you would any other monitor and use them while flying in RealFlight. Some FPV goggles include a video input jack, usually HDMI.

However, they don't deliver the full, immersive VR experience that the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive offer. It is possible to use some goggles for FPV. Can I use my Fat Shark or other FPV goggles with RF9.x?

We’ll be glad to look into adding this to the list of RF9-compatible equipment. If you own a headset other than the Vive or the Rift which has worked with RF9, please let us know. For more information, please check the manufacturer's requirements for the VR headset you intend to use. At this time, the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive are known to work. RealFlight 9.x is compatible with some VR headsets. Which VR headsets work with RealFlight 9.x?

Plus, it will work with your InterLink-X controller. If these and other features pique your interest, the Software-only version of RF9 is for you. RF9 offers features not currently available in RF-X, like VR, Multiplayer, and Training Aids as well as new releases such as new airplanes and flying sites. RealFlight 9.5 FAQ Why should I upgrade to RF9.x?

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