SimulationFit check
Is RealFlight Trainer Edition worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Beginners learning radio-control aircraft flying who want guided practice on a PC
- RC pilots who want to practice with trainer airplanes and helicopters before flying physical models
- Players seeking a flight simulator with logged practice time and gradual content unlocks
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad aircraft and location catalogue from the start rather than a beginner-focused selection
- Players who want to play without configuring or connecting a controller
- Players looking for a general aviation simulator instead of radio-control aircraft practice
Our take on RealFlight Trainer Edition
The beginner-focused structure trades immediate breadth for gradual progression: the initial selection is limited to eight aircraft, with further models and locations tied to logged flight time.
What is RealFlight Trainer Edition?
A PC flight simulation for learning radio-control aircraft flying.
It includes eight Horizon Hobby trainer aircraft, covering airplanes and helicopters, with simulated assistance features such as SAFE and AS3X. Training modules provide instruction from an experienced RC pilot. Additional aircraft and airports become available after two and four hours of logged flight time. The included locations include Eli Field and Carl Henson Field, while later unlocks add settings such as an indoor venue, a float-flying site, an alpine lake, and a soccer field. A controller is required, with support for compatible RC radios, USB-connected transmitters, gamepads, and advanced flight sticks. RealFlight Evolution is available as an upgrade.
How RealFlight Trainer Edition plays
- 01Trainer Aircraft
- The starting selection includes eight Horizon Hobby airplanes and helicopters with simulated electronic assistance.
- 02Flight Lessons
- Instruction modules cover aircraft controls and the use of flight-assistance functions.
- 03Time-Based Unlocks
- Logging two hours opens nine additional aircraft and two airports, while four hours opens nine more aircraft and two more airports.
- 04RC Controller Support
- The simulator accepts the recommended Spektrum InterLink DX, compatible RC radios with interfaces, USB-connected transmitters, and four-axis controllers.
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RealFlight Trainer Edition: platforms & release
Is RealFlight Trainer Edition worth it?
It is worth it if: beginners learning radio-control aircraft flying who want guided practice on a PC. Skip it if: players seeking a broad aircraft and location catalogue from the start rather than a beginner-focused selection.
Where can I download RealFlight Trainer Edition?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens RealFlight Trainer Edition's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is RealFlight Trainer Edition on?
Windows only.
