RealFlight G3 Manual - Great Planes Software Support

Event
An organized flying contest with a set of rules. RealFlight G3 currently supports
five types of Events: Limbo, Spot Landing, Pylon Racing, Autorotation/Deadstick
and Freestyle. You can play Events by yourself or with other RealFlight users over
the Internet. Use the Event menu to start an Event.
Exponential
A feature commonly found on computer radios that desensitizes the servo when the
sticks are close to the neutral position. The further the stick position from center, the
faster the control response.
Flap
For Airplanes: hinged control surface located at the trailing edge of the wing
inboard of the ailerons. The Flaps are lowered to produce more aerodynamic lift
from the wing, allowing a slower takeoff and landing speed. Flaps are often found
on scale models, but usually not on basic trainers.
For Helicopters: Flapping is an up-and-down motion of the main rotor blade's tip.
With a "dual-damped" head, (as used in the Kyosho Concept helicopters, for
example) both blades are able to Flap independently. With "solid axle" heads (as
used in the Hirobo Shuttle helicopters, among others), moving one blade up causes
the other to move down.
FlexiField
FlexiField is the most advanced flying site editor ever unveiled. It presents the
modeler with the ability to adjust the flying site in virtually any manner desired. The
user can add trees, selecting the type, size and color; add, move, size and orient
buildings, walls and other scenery objects; position and orient the runway; even
choose the amount and type of lighting at the flying site.
Flight Failures
RealFlight G3 authentically recreates common difficulties that may be experienced
at your local flying site. Practicing with flight failures enabled is a good way to
practice for emergencies.
Flight Playback Gadget
A gadget that lets you control playback of flight recordings using mouse actions.
Flight Recording Gadget
A gadget that allows you to make flight recordings using mouse actions.
Frame Rate
Frame Rate is the number of times per second that RealFlight creates a different
picture to display on your monitor. Frame rate is determined by the speed of your
CPU and graphics card, and how many RealFlight options you turn on. This is not
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