RealFlight G3 Manual - Great Planes Software Support

The USB InterLink Plus Controller
To install RealFlight G3 using the InterLink Plus controller, follow the instructions
in this chapter.
Regardless of whether you plan to use the InterLink Plus controller by itself, or with
your own R/C radio to control RealFlight, follow the instructions on program
installation in the next section.
PROGRAM INSTALLATION
RealFlight Generation 3 features a simple, one-step installation process. There are,
however, further steps that must be followed prior to running the program for the
first time. This section will explain how to install the RealFlight G3 software and
hardware. Upon completion of this section, you should be able to fly the aircraft on
your PC.
The InterLink Plus’ built-in transmitter interface also allows you to use your own
R/C transmitter to control RealFlight G3 should you opt to do so. To activate the
interface adapter, you will first need to follow the instructions in the section below.
This section, will explain the methodology of using the transmitter interface option
in the InterLink Plus controller.
UPDATE DRIVERS
Before you begin installation, we strongly suggest that you update the drivers for
both the sound and video cards on your PC. A driver is a software program that your
computer uses to control hardware devices. Each card has its own respective driver.
Most problems with installing and using RealFlight, as well as many other programs
that use DirectX, arise from using outdated video and/or sound card drivers.
If you are not sure how to update your drivers, you can find instructions in article
Q01-1038, How to Update Drivers, at http://www.gpsoftware.com/kb/q01-1038.htm.
This support article will take you through the process step-by-step, and has links to
driver download sites for most manufacturers.
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