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CGM rc Heli Simulator Changelog

What's new in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.728

Aug 4, 2021
  • New helicopter: ALIGN T-Rex 650X Dominator
  • New helicopter: SAB Goblin RAW 700
  • New fixed-wing model: Flinky Turbo 0,87m (free download plan at www.flugmodell-magazin.de)
  • New fixed-wing model: Pinkus Extra 0,85m (free download plan at www.flugmodell-magazin.de)
  • New fixed-wing model: Fauvette 2,60m (free download plan at www.flugmodell-magazin.de)
  • The Ghost Sticks are showing the required stick movement for hovering and piruette circles (normal, inverted, both directions of rotation and both circle directions).
  • Fixed-wing models: Aileron differential
  • GPS Attitude and Attitude mode for helicopters and multicopters updated
  • Fixed-wing models: updated spoiler and flaps. Please reassign in Settings > Input Device > Functions
  • Extended helicopter rescue function (Tab Training)
  • GPS altitude control available for all helicopter sizes
  • Timescale window shortcut: u
  • Further improvements
  • Compiled on Unity 2019.4.28f1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.705 (Jun 24, 2021)

  • New fixed-wing model: Graupner Extra 300L 1,6m
  • New fixed-wing model: Pinkus-Export 0,78m (free download plan at www.flugmodell-magazin.de)
  • New fixed-wing model: STOL Buschtrottel 0,90m (free download plan at www.flugmodell-magazin.de)
  • Fixed-wing models: Depending on the model, ailerons can be set up or down using the flap channel.
  • Fixed-wing models: Elevator trim in the model settings
  • The assignment of functions in Settings > Input Device > Functions can now be canceled.
  • Info window with short instructions for the hover trainer.
  • Compiled on Unity 2019.4.21f1 (new PhysX libraries, fixes graphic bugs, ...)

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.678 (Jun 24, 2021)

  • New fixed-wing model: Robbe Limit Pro 1,7m
  • New fixed-wing model: ESKY Albatross 2,6m
  • New fixed-wing model: FPVWRA Sport Wing
  • New multicopter: A3FUN II A610
  • New scenery: Snohomish Cascade Model Helicopter Club II
  • Italian language support
  • Spanish language support
  • The key o (camera mouse look) is now deactivated in the chat window
  • Inverse collective pitch setting in tab input and output device (positive pitch)
  • Updated multicopter GPS functions
  • Fixed-wing physics expanded
  • The Limit Pro has an aileron landing brake (input channel: landing flaps)
  • Further improvements, also for online flight meetings

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.668 (Sep 28, 2020)

  • New helicopter: SAB Goblin Kraken 580, setup by Jonas Schelpe
  • New fixed-wing model: Robbe Rasant 0,9m
  • New scenery: Mission Wings MFC
  • New fixed-wing model: Tomahawk Aviation Integral 2,5m
  • Motor force of fixed-wing models is shown in Newtons
  • Flaps (Settings > Input Device > Functions)
  • Scenery updated: Les Aigles de Battice RCA (cloudy). Delete the scenery in the scenery folder. Then install the update and download the scenery again.
  • OMPHOBBY M2 got three additional canopy designs
  • Further improvements

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.531 (Jul 31, 2020)

  • New helicopter: SAB Goblin Kraken 580, setup by Jonas Schelpe
  • New helicopter: Mikado Logo 550 SE, setup by Mirko Cesena
  • New helicopter: OMPHOBBY M2
  • F3C Training Pattern (Training tab, Traffic Cones section)

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.531 (Aug 28, 2018)

  • Trace of the Top View (tab Training)
  • OS X: disabled Metal, because Open GL Core is also on new Macs faster
  • fixed some rare GUI bugs

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.529 (Aug 27, 2018)

  • the improved GUI looks nice and saves up to 40% CPU time.
  • the flight recorder can optionally record twice as many keyframes (recorder Menu > Settings)
  • new Jog / shuttle function for the flight recorder (use the upper slider)
  • all windows now have scalable text, which is useful for HiDPi screens (Settings tab > Graphics)
  • FPV can be displayed on a second monitor (Training tab)

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.517 (May 5, 2018)

  • new helicopter: Goblin 280 Fireball
  • compiled with Unity 5.6.5p4.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.511 (Mar 4, 2018)

  • new helicopter: Align T-Rex 700XN Dominator, setup by Luca Pescante
  • the Avirem Stick Mover is supported as an output device
  • all sceneries are updated

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.502 (Feb 6, 2018)

  • new helicopter: SAB Black Thunder 700 T
  • FPV Window can be switched off permanently (Tab Training)
  • improved guest list (online meeting)
  • new GUI for the flight recorder
  • compiled with Unity 5.6.5p1.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.497 (Dec 23, 2017)

  • sand storm and fog for all sceneries.
  • snow for the X3D Nightfly scenery and some of the race tracks.
  • the option 'Mouse Orbit' (Camera tab) can be paused by pressing the key o.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.495 (Dec 13, 2017)

  • new helicopter: SAB Black Thunder Sport
  • fixed-wing physic uses now global wind
  • all canopy textures got a higher quality level

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.484 (Oct 11, 2017)

  • new helicopter: Compass Chronos 700, setup by Sebastià Serra Montes
  • new helicopter: MSH Protos 380
  • T-Rex 550E DFC canopy for T-Rex 550E PRO DFC
  • optimized fixed-wing simulation. Wind Multiplier should be 1.33 (tab Settings > Physic).
  • hover trainer got training modes
  • flight recorder bug fixed (fixed-wing)
  • OSX build is now again 32bit (memory consumption 32bit: 129 MB, 64bit: 175,9 MB)
  • Sports-Hall Bargteheide: Now you can land on the ceyling. Please delete the scene from the scenery folder and re-download it.
  • the name of a flight condition can now be 15 characters (before 11 characters)
  • compiled with Unity 5.6.3f4.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.481 (Sep 8, 2017)

  • new helicopter: Compass Chronos 700, setup by Sebastià Serra Montes
  • T-Rex 550E DFC canopy for T-Rex 550E PRO DFC
  • the name of a flight condition can now be 15 characters (before 11 characters)
  • optionally the 32bit OSX version can be installed
  • compiled with Unity 5.6.3f3.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.479 (Sep 8, 2017)

  • Super Sampling Anti Aliasing bug fixed (tab Settings > Graphic)
  • Anti Aliasing Post Effect option: SMAA or FXAA (tab Settings > Graphic)
  • garbage collection bug of the new GUI elements fixed

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.478 (Sep 8, 2017)

  • new helicopter: MSH Protos Max Leggero 700 V2
  • new multicopter: Droni Life Pocket Massive
  • new scenery: Cologne Marsdorf Heli-Circus
  • new setup for the Extra by Charles Aubert
  • torque trainer with A.I. mode and gps height control ("T" key)
  • ghost sticks: you see what the torque trainer is doing on the A.I. controlled functions
  • new rotor dish calculation for multicopters
  • speedup for X3D colliders
  • brightness of spotlights can be adjusted in tab Training
  • now you can disable the X3D stars in tab Settings > Graphic
  • wind speed multiplicator for fixed-wing simulation in tab Settings > Physic
  • new GUI (graphical user interface) with adjustable text size (tab Settings > Graphic) (main menu will be updated soon)
  • a favorite filter for the model selection: The used models are saved automatically in the favorites list.
  • OSX build is now 64bit
  • compiled with Unity 5.6.3f1. Therefore all contents had to be updated (models and sceneries)

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.473 (May 25, 2017)

  • new helicopter: MSH Protos Max Leggero Evoluzione 700
  • new fixed pitch helicopter: ESKY-150X Freakware Edition
  • new multicopter: Droni Life Frame Massive
  • physic for fixed pitch helicopters
  • flight recorder: slow motion for flight recordings
  • flight recorder: walk through recordings by using the cursor keys () or +/-
  • flight recorder: Field of view offset for animation export
  • flight recorder: FPV setup
  • knife-edge mixer: The rudder affects depending upon model construction not only on yaw axis, but also the pitch and roll axis. Channel mixers can compensate this nearly completely.
  • reflection map bugfix
  • compiled with Unity 5.4.5f1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.469 (Mar 23, 2017)

  • damping factor in the fixed-wing physic
  • tool-tips in the fixed-wing physic
  • pyro trainer (key z) has now a lock position option

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.468 (Mar 11, 2017)

  • now the user can adjust the prop wash parameters in the fixed-wing physic
  • keep ground in sight: a rare flicker bug is fixed now
  • flight recorder: now you can hide the player window during playback (settings tab).
  • Exporter for StickMover (only visible for AVIrem)
  • propeller wind for fixed-wing models

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.466 (Feb 17, 2017)

  • fixed-wing physic is now final
  • field of view can be controlled by mouse wheel (option in tab Settings > Camera)
  • name of an activated license cannot be changed
  • quick start menu
  • better compatibility to IKARUS Gamecommander
  • some further improvements

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.465 (Jan 16, 2017)

  • Improved fixed-wing physic.
  • Scale helicopters are working now.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.464 (Jan 12, 2017)

  • the Extra 330LX got bigger elevator and rudder control surfaces. This improves the 3d performance. A bigger fuselage improves the behaviour in knife edge.
  • flight recorder, online flight meetings and the screenshot tool are working now also with fixed-wing models.
  • fixed control mode bug. Please calibrate your input device when your input functions are exchanged (tab Settings > Input Device).
  • compiled with Unity 5.4.4f1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.463 (Dec 27, 2016)

  • new fixed-wing: Model Power Extra 330LX 2.70m
  • compiled with Unity 5.4.3p4

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.462 (Dec 10, 2016)

  • new helicopter: Prototype PEAK 700
  • new helicopter: Align Hughes 500E (T-Rex 450PRO DFC)
  • bug fixes: no shadow and reflection map
  • compiled with Unity 5.4.3p1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.460 (Nov 15, 2016)

  • new multicopter: Shape WarriorHDX
  • LED glow shader effect for the X3D LED racetrack.
  • adjustable sun in X3D sceneries (tab Scenery).
  • compiled with Unity 5.4.2p4

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.457 (Oct 28, 2016)

  • New multicopter: Smack FPV sRACER 207
  • Castle Racetrack is now available (you need a fast graphic card for JR Canyons and Castle sceneries).
  • Added a drop shadow for older computers which cannot render shadows correctly.
  • Added an additional "loudness" control option for model sound (tab Sound.
  • Added "Adjustable target frame rate" (tab Settings > Graphics).
  • Bug fix: incompatible old helicopter preferences cannot crash the app.
  • Compiled with Unity3D 5.4.2p1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.455 (Oct 21, 2016)

  • new multicopter: Smack FPV sRACER 207
  • compiled with Unity 5.4.1p4: bugfix tearing

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.454 (Oct 17, 2016)

  • bug fix: incompatible old helicopter preferences are deleted automatically.
  • adjustable light intensity (tab Graphics)
  • compiled with Unity 5.4.2f1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.452 (Oct 14, 2016)

  • bug fix: lost registration because of slow internet pings

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.451 (Oct 14, 2016)

  • improved collision detection
  • additional parameters in tab Physic: Solver Iterations and Solver Velocity Iterations

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.450 (Oct 13, 2016)

  • new helicopter: Align T-Rex 700X Dominator
  • new helicopter: Align T-Rex 500L Dominator
  • compiled with Unity 5.4.1p4: this allows physically calculated colors and a lot of additional new functions.
  • compiled with latest network libraries: unfortunately, you cannot meet with users of an older neXt version.
  • all models and sceneries had been updated for the new graphic libraries.
  • adjustable COG travel (tab Model Setup > Expert Settings).
  • modified autorotation simulation
  • show folder function available in screenshot, recorder and music tools. So you can find these folders much easier if needed.
  • new scenery loader can download several sceneries at once. Sceneries are saved to the program data folder. So, the downloaded sceneries cannot be deleted by the operating system.
  • a reflection map is calculated on the fly. So you can see the environment in shiny materials.
  • more setup options for the shadow calculations (tab Settings > Graphics: Resolution and Cascades).
  • all user preferences are now stored inside the program data folder. We don't use the system function any more. This eliminates the situation where installing updates corrupted the user rights of the configuration files so that neXt was not longer able to update these files.
  • over 100 minor changes.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.441 (May 16, 2016)

  • new multicopter: Graupner Alpha300Q (3D)
  • new scenery: X3D FPV Airrace Castle
  • new scenery: X3D FPV Airrace LED
  • new scenery: X3D JR Canyons
  • FPV camera: tilt angle up to 90°
  • FPV camera: field of view up to 110°
  • FPV camera: fisheye objetive
  • FPV camera: on/off switch (tab Training)
  • ambient noise (tab Sounds).
  • Core 700 got a second canopy design
  • names of the input devices are displayed in the calibration menu
  • extended setups for X3D sceneries (tab Graphic)
  • canopy designs are now shown in the model setup menu
  • extended multicopter physic: 'Response Pitch' and 'Booster'
  • all helicopters got a FPV camera
  • now the stopwatch cannot be manipulated anymore
  • bug fixes (flight recorder, model crash and spawn, ...)
  • compiled with Unity 4.7.1f1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.440 (May 13, 2016)

  • new scenery: X3D FPV Airrace LED
  • new scenery: X3D JR Canyons
  • FPV camera tilt angle up to 90°
  • FPV camera field of view up to 110°
  • fisheye objetive for FPV camera
  • ambient noise (tab Sounds).

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.438 (May 6, 2016)

  • new multicopter: Graupner Alpha300Q (3D)
  • extended multicopter physic. 'Response Pitch' and 'Booster'.
  • switch for enabling the FPV camera (tab Training)
  • all helicopters got a FPV camera
  • now the stopwatch cannot be manipulated anymore
  • compiled with Unity 4.7.1f1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.429 (Mar 10, 2016)

  • Bug fixes (flight recorder, model crash and spawn, ...)

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.428 (Mar 7, 2016)

  • new scenery: X3D FPV Airrace Castle
  • Core 700 got a second canopy design
  • names of the input devices are displayed in the calibration menu
  • extended setups for X3D sceneries (graphic tab)
  • canopy designs are shown now in the model setup menu

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.427 (Feb 29, 2016)

  • new helicopter: Core 700
  • extended screenshot function (key q). Now you can modify the transparency of blades and rotor dish.
  • update path is now encrypted with SSL.
  • only the best score of a pilot is shown in the high score list.
  • improved menu structure. Now all settings are on the settings tab. Training functions are now in the main menu. The model selection menu has been improved by changing it to full-screen.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.424 (Feb 9, 2016)

  • Align T-Rex 700L Dominator Night Fly with LED's.
  • Thunder Tiger Raptor E550S FBL got two additional canopy designs.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.423 (Jan 31, 2016)

  • now you can publish a helicopter setup as a chat message on our online feature. Simply copy the setup text from the setup import/export window into the chat input line.
  • presentation mode: Define a playlist in the flight recorder. Change to tab settings and run the playlist. Now customers can watch the flights in a endless loop. If somebody would like to fly, simply move the sticks of the transmitter and you can fly immediately. When you have stopped flying, the playlist restarts automatically. Exit the showcase mode by clicking onto the button in the right bottom area.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.422 (Jan 27, 2016)

  • new multicopter: Align MR25
  • new scenery: X3D FPV Airrace FAI
  • extended multicopter physic
  • extended camera gimbal options (tab helicopter)
  • rescue threshold for helicopters is now adjustable (tab simulator > training)
  • additional rescue mode for helicopters: normal with pitch
  • cache for chat messages is now doubled
  • now you can publish a helicopter setup as chat message. Simply copy the setup string from the setup import/export window into the chat input line.
  • improved sound calculation
  • presentation mode: Define a playlist in the flight recorder. Change to tab settings and run the playlist. Now customers can watch the flights in a endless loop. If somebody likes to fly, simply move the sticks of the transmitter and he can fly immediately. When he has stopped flying, the playlst restarts automatically. Exit these showcase mode by clicking onto the button in the right bottom area.
  • lensflare on cameras.
  • compiled with Unity 4.7.0f1

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.415 (Jan 4, 2016)

  • New helicopter: Shape S8.
  • New multicopter: Graupner Alpha250Q.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.410 (Jan 4, 2016)

  • New helicopter: GAUI X3.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.409 (Nov 21, 2015)

  • new helicopter: GAUI R5
  • compiled with Unity 4.6.9p1.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.407 (Nov 13, 2015)

  • New helicopter: GAUI NX7 Formula
  • Adjust position of stick display: Open menu (esc or using ALT key). Select Simulator > Input Device. Then the stick display can be dragged using mouse.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.406 (Oct 12, 2015)

  • Players can now make private rooms that are not visible in the server listings, to join these rooms you will need to have the exact name of the server from the host, type it into the room name and click join.
  • Host of the server can now set a limit on how many pilots can join a session.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.405 (Oct 12, 2015)

  • New helicopter: GAUI X7 Formula
  • Compiled with Unity 4.6.8p3

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.404 (Oct 12, 2015)

  • new helicopter: Dart Tin DT 520E
  • X3D Racetrack: stop watch and high score list. Click onto the ranking button to view the high score lists.
  • X3D NY
  • full screen FPV output
  • FPV camera: Field of View is adjustable (Tab Helicopter)
  • compiled with Unity 4.6.8f1.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.396 (Aug 7, 2015)

  • improved physics and sound calculations
  • new helicopter: T-Rex 550L Dominator
  • new helicopter: SAB Goblin 700 Kyle Stacy Edition (setup by Jonas Schelpe)
  • new helicopter: Dart Tin DT 600E
  • new helicopter: Dart Tin DT 700E
  • new multicopter: Full Pitch MicroVolt 250
  • improved multicopter physic. Please reset all flight conditions as suggested during startup.
  • FPV camera tilt angle is adjustable (tab Helicopter). The FPV camera output is only visible in the X3D scenery.
  • smoke generator for all helicopters (tab Simulator > Training)
  • mouse look (tab Camera)
  • compiled with Unity 4.6.6p3.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.385 (Jun 25, 2015)

  • new helicopter: T-Rex 550L Dominator
  • smoke generator for all helicopters (tab Simulator > Training)
  • mouse look (tab Camera)
  • compiled with Unity 4.6.6p3.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.384 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • new helicopter: SAB Goblin 700 Kyle Stacy Edition (setup by Jonas Schelpe)

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.383 (Jun 15, 2015)

  • new helicopter: SAB Goblin 570 (setup by Jonas Schelpe)
  • new helicopter: Minicopter Diabolo 700 (setup by Max Grundler)
  • compiled with Unity 4.6.6p1.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.379 (May 13, 2015)

  • New helicopter: Banshee F3N.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.376 (May 1, 2015)

  • new helicopter: Goblin 380.
  • compiled with Unity 4.6.4f1.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.373 (Apr 20, 2015)

  • Bug fix: The neXt does not hang up, when the serial number field is empty.
  • The help button can be switched off (Tab Simulator > Widgets).

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.372 (Apr 9, 2015)

  • new multicopter: Align M470.
  • version 1.370 brought an update message bug. This is fixed now.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.370 (Mar 28, 2015)

  • new heli: Hughes 500E
  • new heli: Raptor E550S FBL
  • new heli: Blade 600X
  • the helicopter camera has now an optional crosshair (tab Simulator > Training)
  • the screenshot function (key: q) simulates now a photo camera
  • compiled with Unity 4.63P1 which fixes some bugs
  • improved multicopter behaviour. Please reset all flight conditions. We have defined new throttle curves
  • a size slider for the binoculars (Tab Camera)
  • all helicopters got an adjustable damping rotor system
  • we moved the help menu (key h) into Simulator > Misc
  • now you can reset setup groups in the help menu
  • some further improvements

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.359 (Feb 13, 2015)

  • new heli: Raptor E550S FBL
  • Inew heli: Blade 600X
  • improved autorotation simulation.
  • as an overview improvement we have added further tabs on the simulator tab.
  • GPS position hold for multicopters.
  • a neXt logo can be displayed in the scene as an object to practise coordination between pilot and cameraman (Tab 'Simulator / Training').
  • for the pilots lists during online flight meetings there is now an extra widget available.
  • now you can lower the ambient light in the graphics tab for getting darker shadows.
  • the Sky Car can be switched off in Simulator/Training tab while the X3D scenery is loaded. The car can be used as film object. How to get the new X3D scenery? You have to delete the scenery cache (tab Scenery, key o, delete cache) and then you reload all online sceneries again.
  • new sound for the sports hall scenery (Tab Sound).
  • Music flight training: copy music files into the AssetBundles/Music folder. neXt accepts wav and ogg files. You can then load your music and start or stop it by pressing the 'n' key.
  • the landing pad got a second design (Drones4Experts, Tab Simulator/Training).
  • some new flight modes are available for multicopters. They can be defined in the flight conditions and switched by using the transmitter. Off: no stabilisation at all. Attitude: stabilizes the model horizontally (self-levelling upright flight). GPS Pos: stabilizes the model horizontally and keeps the position by using GPS. Return To Home: maintains the current flight altitude and the model will return to the take-off location (home).
  • compiled with Unity 4.61P5
  • updated online meeting library: Photon 1.5
  • landing gear state of guest helicopters is shown in online meetings
  • the original pitch angle of guest helicopters is shown in online meetings
  • helicopter designs of guest helicopters are shown in online meetings
  • the gimbal control has its own deadzone setting which is necessary when a joypad is used for controlling the gimbal
  • the gimbal stabilisation can be modified (Camera tab)
  • key e changes to the previously selected scenery
  • all manufactures now got their own menu button
  • some further improvements and functions

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.347 (Nov 27, 2014)

  • New Heli - Blade 550X.
  • Camera at the DJI S1000 including 3axis control and GPS stabilization. - The camera can be controlled by a second remote control or Joypad.
  • The camera window is scalable and rendered with 4X Antialiasing.
  • An optional throttle channel can be defined in the calibration menu, Tab 'Special'.
  • New training videos for learning: Roll, Turn, Funnel, TicTocs and Piro-Flip. Press the key 'v', click on 'FX' and load the desired animation. Switch the language if necessary (Tab: Settings). Press on '>' to view the training session.
  • Warning if more than 60 pictures per second are calculated, since then physics is not correct.
  • Some further improvements and functions.
  • Extended anim recorder / player.
  • Additional canopy design for the Compass Atom 7 HV Ultimate (green).
  • Additional canopy design for the SAB Goblin 700 (yellow-red).
  • T-Rex 800 DFC got a second canopy design.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.338 (Oct 31, 2014)

  • NEW:
  • New Heli: Align T-Rex 700L Dominator.
  • New Heli: KDS Agile 5.5.
  • Camera and camera picture at the DJI phantom. The camera picture is visible only in the X3D scenery.
  • Reduced memory consumption.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.332 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • New Heli: JR Forza 700

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.331 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • Extended bladescratch simulation: scratches, noise and dust also in online flight meetings.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.330 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • Second canopy designs for T-Rex 600E DFC, Logo 600 3D, Banshee 700.
  • Extended autorotation simulation.
  • Bugfix heli menu.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.329 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • New Heli: KDS Agile 7.2.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.328 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • Blade 130X got his original sound.
  • New Blade 130X setup.
  • Better overspeed behaviour.
  • Sound calculation optimized.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.327 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • New Heli: Blade 130X.
  • Extended autorotation simulation.
  • Timer with sound signal.
  • Extended flight recording function: original collective pitch in degree, original camera movement, pilot name (Online-Name) and multilingual text plates are now included (.anim). Now you can prevent further changes of the recorded flight. The old .anix file will be converted automatically, but the collective pitch degree and camera movement won't be reconstructed.
  • Rudder Control: If activated, the tail can be still controlled while the piro trainer is steering (Tab: Simulator).
  • Logo 700 got his original sound.
  • Sound calculation is extended for playing higher rpm.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.315 (Jul 30, 2014)

  • New Heli: Compass Atom 7HV (not the final setup).
  • New Heli: Compass Atom 6HV (not the final setup).
  • New Heli: Mikado Logo 700 XXtreme (not the final setup).
  • New Multicopter: DJI Phantom.
  • New Multicopter: DJI S1000.
  • Cyclic Factor: Rise of cyclic effect through airflow velocity.
  • Gain for aileron-elevator gyro.
  • Gain for rudder gyro.
  • New power consumption calculation.
  • Torque Main Rotor: The more torque applied to the main rotor the more anti-torque authority is needed on the tail rotor.
  • Additional self leveling modes 'Normal', 'Normal & Invers' and 'Acro'. Acro adds also a bit cyclic pitch to the upward direction.
  • Unneeded buttons can be switched off while calibrating the input device.
  • Show the file path where recorded flights are located:
  • Open flight recorder using the 'v' key.
  • Click onto 'Load', then 'File Path'.
  • The path is displayed in the window at bottom of display.
  • Flare simulation.
  • Shows the rotation speed in degree per second (tab: simulator).
  • Extended autorotation simulation.
  • The neXt recognizes now up to 20 proportional channels.
  • Speedup for scenery and model loader.
  • New metal shaders. Select the preferred metal shaders (hi or low quality) in the graphic tab.
  • Center lines on the sticks.
  • Now the spotlights can be switched off (for night flying).
  • Now you can switch off the canopy of some helicopters. It's only for fun, there are no additional textures and details.
  • Now you can convert a flight recording into an image sequence.
  • Compiled with Unity3D 4.5.2.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.290 (Apr 10, 2014)

  • New Heli: T-Rex 450L Dominator.
  • REDNECK NIGHT FLY with fire and a spot light. Inspired by Tony Whiteside. The only place in USA to allow spot light flying.
  • Now you can switch all sceneries between daylight and night in the 'Scenery' tab. The fire can be switched on and off in the 'Simulator' tab.
  • Two further spot lights can switched on (tab Simulator).
  • The center of gravity depends now on the main rotor speed.
  • Now you can select which flight data fields you need (tab Simulator).
  • Pitch degree is now also available as flight data.
  • Now the recorder window is invisible when you play an animation.
  • Key Z: Piro trainer on/off.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.272 (Mar 1, 2014)

  • New Heli: Align T-Rex 800E PRO DFC, setup by Luca Pescante
  • New Heli: Mikado Logo 500 SE
  • Camera mode: keep ground in sight.
  • Sun reflections on the helicopters.
  • Mikado helis got their original sound.
  • Vibe Setup from Urs Hotz (Schwebebiene).
  • Bug fixes: Online-Scenery-Loader and Online-Friend-Finder.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.267 (Feb 11, 2014)

  • New Heli: Mikado Logo 500 SE
  • Vibe Setup from Urs Hotz (Schwebebiene).
  • Bug fixes: Online-Scenery-Loader and Online-Friend-Finder.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.265 (Feb 11, 2014)

  • New Heli: Mikado Logo 600 3D
  • New Heli: Align T-Rex 600E PRO DFC
  • A sort function in the helicopter menu. So you can list only the helicopters of a specific manufacturer.
  • Now the nitro engine of the Vibe can get overheated. You can adjust that by changing the ‚Overheat' parameter.
  • Flare Tone: Very useful for autorotation training. A tone informs the pilot about the actual flare strength. You can switch on these feature in the sounds tab.
  • Now camera damping can be reduced.
  • Helicopter textures are now sharper when flying awa.
  • Better setups for all helicopters.
  • Some new functions.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.259 (Jan 16, 2014)

  • New Heli: Mikado Logo 600 SE
  • New Heli: EC Tiger (Eurocopter, 2m)
  • New Heli: Align T-Rex 450Pro DFC
  • New Scenery: FMK Braunschweig
  • Lag compensation in online flight meetings fixes jitters while server is under load.
  • Better setups for all helicopters.
  • Autorotation simulation works now with all helicopter weights.
  • Expert parameter settings for autorotation simulation.
  • An audio signal draws attention to incoming chat messages (Tab: Sounds).
  • Now you can copy chat messages into the clipboard. That's very useful for links.
  • Old chat messages are deleted automatically from the list.
  • Extended range for rotor dish transparency
  • Preset for network guest sound on/off (Tab: Simulator)
  • Dynamic friction for crash simulation
  • Binoculars (Tab: Camera)
  • Automatic network room name can be disabled (Tab: Simulator)
  • 'Enter' sets the focus onto the chat window

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.258 (Jan 16, 2014)

  • New Heli: Mikado Logo 600 SE
  • Lag compensation in online flight meetings fixes jitters while server is under load.
  • Better setups for all helicopters.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.249 (Dec 12, 2013)

  • Online flight meetings: Now up to 10 pilots can attend a room.
  • Key J: Chat window on/off.
  • Flight recorder: Now also works in OSX sandbox.
  • Key V: Opens the Recorder window, record start/stop, play stop..
  • New Heli: Voodoo 600
  • Added a dummy heli for guest helis which are not available on the own computer.
  • Ping can be shown permanently (Tab Simulator).
  • No seperate activation for online flight meetings.
  • The selected heli is marked in the preview image.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.247 (Dec 7, 2013)

  • Online flight meetings. A maximum of up to 10 pilots can attend a room, without changing your network configuration.
  • Flight recorder: Enable the recorder on the ‚Camera' tab or by pressing the "V" key. Flight recordings are stored to the Library/Containers/com.Eiperle CGM.CGM rc helicopter Simulator/Data/Documents/FlightRecordings folder.
  • Screenshot: Pressing the "Q" key saves a screenshot to the Library/Containers/com.Eiperle CGM.CGM rc helicopter Simulator/Data/Documents/Snapshots folder.
  • Pressing the "C" key loads the previously selected helicopter.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.246 (Dec 7, 2013)

  • Online flight meetings. A maximum of up to 7 pilots can attend a room, without changing your network configuration.
  • Flight recorder: Enable the recorder on the ‚Camera' tab. Flight recordings are stored to the AssetBundles/FlightRecordings folder.
  • Screenshot: Pressing the "Q" key saves a screenshot to the AssetBundles/Snapshots folder.
  • Pressing the "C" key loads the previously selected helicopter.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.224 (Dec 7, 2013)

  • Bladestop simulation
  • Birds

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.223 (Sep 6, 2013)

  • neXT has been compiled with the latest Unity 4.2 engine, so some minor bugs have been fixed. This includes: Crashes on OSX and older graphics chips resulting from mismatched settings
  • Faster shadow computation.
  • The program code has now completly been optimized for performance.
  • Scenery loader with cache. If a scene was selected once, the load times are just under 2 seconds.
  • Online scenery loader. Additional sceneries can now be downloaded and stored automatically. The size of the cache is limited to the available disk space on the system partition. Please select in the graphic tab which size you like to download (2k or 4k resolution).
  • Clean cache function (o key to unlock).
  • The window close button 'x' is now at the top right corner.
  • Autorotation parameter curves have been optimized.
  • Input signal jumps can be filtered out. The switch for this is located in the calibration window. Activate this function when using a Spektrum DX6.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.216 (Aug 15, 2013)

  • Banshee got his original sound.
  • Flight duration (heli tab). If you fly for longer the motor will stop and you must perform an autorotation.
  • Autorotation simulation.
  • Wind simulation (simulator tab)
  • You can save the actual helicopter position as spawn point by pressing the "f" key on your keyboard.
  • For the autorotation training you can set the start height on the simulator tab.
  • The 'Logarithmic' zoom mode produces a more realistic zoom behaviour.
  • Maximum zoom distance is adjustable.
  • Show ground camera mode especially useful for autorotation training.
  • There is a switch to hide collision objects which are in far distance (graphics tab), please disable this option when experiencing performance issues.
  • Autorotation trainer: Go to the 'Simulator' tab and switch 'Display on the Heli' to 'Auro'. Text colours are red for maximum, yellow for minimum and white for no flare.
  • neXt now simulates the dynamic air resistance of the main blades, this will result in a more realistic speed flight behaviour.
  • Improved crash simulation.
  • All sceneries are updated.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.186 (May 8, 2013)

  • New physical behavior of the helicopter after a crash.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.184 (May 8, 2013)

  • New Helicopter: Rave Ballistic 635 (Curtis Youngblood)
  • New Helicopter: Voodoo 700 (Acrobat Helicopters)
  • New Scenery: Airport Porta Westfalica
  • The shadow bias is now adjustable. For most video cards the value 0 is perfekt. Then the skid shadows while landing won't be cut off. The bias defines the minimal distance of shadow, where the shadow is calculated. Older graphics cards will flicker bias is set to 0. So increase the value to 2.
  • Optimized rotor appearance.
  • The crash behaviour of the skid is now optimised.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.175 (Apr 10, 2013)

  • The Internet address for updates and registration is updated. With this update, the online activation is working again. At 03.07.2013 our server had a hard drive damage. A SSL certificate cannot transferred to a new server.
  • There is a flight box which is very helpful for precise flight training.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.172 (Mar 9, 2013)

  • New Heli: Banshee 700 Limited Edition.
  • The lift factor of the main rotor is now also simulated.
  • Left ALT button for menu.
  • Simulation improved after a crash.
  • New scenery: MFG Bad Saulgau.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.158 (Jan 24, 2013)

  • Error message, if the MAC address is missing.
  • French language support.
  • Threshold value in the calibration is preset to joystick/remote control, skip button removed.
  • AMA: improved picture quality.
  • MBG Mauchenmuehle: higher image resolution quality, collision objects.
  • Different materials and dust for asphalt and grass.
  • AMA and Oberhausen: new ground collision objects.
  • AssetBundles now have the file extension 'next'.
  • Interferences in the control signal are filtered out.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.147 (Dec 19, 2012)

  • Panorama resolution doubled, same simulation speed as before
  • Helicopter volume can be adjusted now from 0 to 2 (louder).
  • The maximum distance where the sound stops attenuating is adjustable.
  • The main menu can be accessed with the right mouse button.
  • Deactivated channels in the channel overview are represented in ghost writing.
  • Collision detection is improved.
  • Braking force of Pitch is optimized.
  • Helitext displays now also height, distance, and speed. Simply turn on the helitext and click in the flight data bar on the desired display value.
  • Guide link in the calibration menu is now always present, not only at the beginning.
  • Activation can now also be deleted (useful if you have sold a computer).
  • An own pitch curve, which you can save and load at any time.

New in CGM rc Heli Simulator 1.143 (Dec 7, 2012)

  • New Heli: JR Vibe 90 SE
  • A trail can be activated (tab Simulator).
  • Exhaust gas simulation.
  • Nitro engine simulation.
  • Helicopter noise is now dependent on rotor speed.
  • Braking force of Pitch is optimized.
  • Elevator, aileron and rudder have extra multipliers for the medium speed range.