Brian Yak Dude
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Just figured I'd chime in and throw this in here for people interested.
When it comes to recording, I use Fraps. It's available from Fraps.com I believe, and sets ya back about $30. It's a fantastic piece of software, but I will warn you. I don't suggest putting the money down for this, unless you've got a high end PC. Recording and editing really push a computer, and often most general use PCs will fall to their knees trying to run Real Flight and Fraps at the same time with any reasonable frame rates (ask me how I know) Also, it's hard to get a reasonable video out of real flight demonstrating straight lines, no drift and so on. Something I've struggled with in my videos to get "okay". It's a decent tool for practice, but for real practice, your time is better spent burning gas.
On the IMAC portion, a lot of good has already been posted here. Unfortunately the IMAC region I am in is all but dissolved. I don't see flying any IMAC for a good while down here. But my pattern experience does benefit me in a precision standpoint, and I do remain knowledgeable about IMAC. I will say this, IMAC is a good tool, a lot of fun, and a great resource for knowledge. Even just practicing IMAC (in my opinion) can better your skills and your level of understanding of what's going on with your airplane in the sky.
I'll do my best to keep an eye on this thread and offer opinion where I can. Y'all seem to be doing a really cool thing here, and I hope to be a part of it.
Thanks
Brian
When it comes to recording, I use Fraps. It's available from Fraps.com I believe, and sets ya back about $30. It's a fantastic piece of software, but I will warn you. I don't suggest putting the money down for this, unless you've got a high end PC. Recording and editing really push a computer, and often most general use PCs will fall to their knees trying to run Real Flight and Fraps at the same time with any reasonable frame rates (ask me how I know) Also, it's hard to get a reasonable video out of real flight demonstrating straight lines, no drift and so on. Something I've struggled with in my videos to get "okay". It's a decent tool for practice, but for real practice, your time is better spent burning gas.
On the IMAC portion, a lot of good has already been posted here. Unfortunately the IMAC region I am in is all but dissolved. I don't see flying any IMAC for a good while down here. But my pattern experience does benefit me in a precision standpoint, and I do remain knowledgeable about IMAC. I will say this, IMAC is a good tool, a lot of fun, and a great resource for knowledge. Even just practicing IMAC (in my opinion) can better your skills and your level of understanding of what's going on with your airplane in the sky.
I'll do my best to keep an eye on this thread and offer opinion where I can. Y'all seem to be doing a really cool thing here, and I hope to be a part of it.
Thanks
Brian