Graphics - GREAT PLANES RealFlight 7 User Manual

• Physics Speed – Expressed as a percentage, this value controls the time
scale of the simulation. Reducing the value allows you to create a
slow-motion effect.
maneuvers; slowing the aircraft's reaction time.
• Flight Model – This setting can range from "Easy" to "Realistic". At
an Easy setting, the aircraft are easier to fly than in real life. This is
especially true at slow speeds. If set to Realistic, RealFlight 7 simulates
real life aerodynamics in every way, including abrupt loss of lift during
an aerodynamic stall. Setting the Flight Model to something in
between will provide a compromise.
• Autopilot Assist – This setting improves overall stability of the aircraft.
Much like the Active Flight Stabilization found on Hobbico's
NexSTAR, the Autopilot Assist will attempt basic wing leveling when
you release the control sticks. For helis, the Autopilot Assist manages
the collective to resist crashes. The strength of the assistance is
inversely proportional to the aircraft's height above the terrain,
meaning that it will let you mess up a bit but will try to keep you from
actually colliding with the ground.
• Unlimited Fuel – This option determines whether or not your aircraft
will run out of fuel. If selected, the engine will run indefinitely –
assuming, of course, that you do not crash. If disabled, the aircraft will
indeed run out of fuel. The length of time required to do so is based
upon a number of factors including the engine utilized and throttle
management, just as it would be at the flying field.

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Not all computers are created equal. You might find that RealFlight will perform
better if you reduce the graphics quality of the simulator. Alternatively, if you have a
high-end computer, you might enjoy the visualizations better by increasing the graphics
quality.
This is useful when learning new skills or
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