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RealFlight Evolution “evolves” the world’s most popular RC flight sim with a modern user interface while adding dozens of fields and more than 100 additional aircraft models. It also gives you access to new models and fields that are released quarterly!
For more than two decades, RealFlight® has been the #1 RC flight simulator in the world! It's the absolute best tool new RC pilots can use when learning how to fly. It also makes it possible for experienced RC pilots to practice new maneuvers and hone their skills so they can become even better pilots. Plus, it’s the best way to “try” new Horizon Hobby and other models before you buy them!
With more than 300 different aircraft to fly — including airplanes, helicopters, drones, and more — at over 75 different flying sites, plus the ability to edit and add aircraft and sites, there’s an almost infinite number of flying options available. Add in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons, game-like challenges, multiplayer options so you can fly and compete with other pilots online, compatibility with VR headsets, and many, many more features, and you have everything you need to succeed at the field — because you can “fly” on a desktop at home, or on a laptop just about anywhere else!
RealFlight Evolution “evolves” the world’s most popular RC flight sim with a fresh and modern user interface, adds the main flying site from Triple Tree Aerodrome – home of the world-famous “Joe Nall” and other events – plus dozens of other 3D fields and PhotoFields. It also adds more than a dozen of the newest and most popular aircraft from E-flite®, HobbyZone®, Hangar 9® and Blade®, and more than 100 additional aircraft models. Best of all, it also gives you access to new models and fields that will be released quarterly (starting in early 2023) for purchase à la carte, in money-saving content packs, or with yearly season passes!
That access to new models and fields comes as a result of RealFlight Evolution being delivered exclusively via Steam® – the world’s largest digital distribution platform for PC games and simulators. Steam eliminates the need to use DVDs and compatible drives for installation, provides seamless and automatic software updates, and even allows you to install RF Evolution on multiple PCs using the Steam Client and your account. There’s no serial number to lose over time and it’s easier than ever to add RealFlight to additional PCs in the future!
RF Evolution runs on a wide variety of PCs (Personal Computers) from low-cost laptops to “gaming” desktops running Windows® 8, 10 or 11. It's available as software only, or with the Spektrum™ InterLink® DX Simulator Controller – which connects directly to a USB port for easy plug-and-play use – that’s modeled after Spektrum transmitters including all standard switch locations and functions so it works just like your favorite radio! Or you can use the WS2000 USB Dongle (sold separately) with a compatible Spektrum 2.4GHz transmitter, like the DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular Ready-To-Fly (RTF) trainer aircraft, for wireless operation. It’s even compatible with direct USB connection to Spektrum NX6, NX8, NX10 and other transmitters!
E-flite UMX Timber X with AS3X® and SAFE® Select Technologies
E-flite UMX Ultrix with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies
E-flite UMX Radian with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies
E-flite Night Radian 2.0m with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies
E-flite T-28 Trojan 1.2m with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies
E-flite Habu SS (Super Sport) 50mm EDF with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies
E-flite Habu SS (Super Sport) 70mm EDF with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies
E-flite F-16 Falcon 80mm EDF with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies
E-flite Viper 90mm EDF with AS3X and SAFE Select Technologies
HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m with SAFE Technology
Hangar 9 Fun Scale PT-19 56.5” EP
Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 60” EP
Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 60” 10cc
Blade 150 S Helicopter with AS3X and SAFE Technologies
Blade InFusion 180 Helicopter with AS3X and SAFE Technologies
Blade Fusion 480 (550) Stretch Helicopter
If you purchased RealFlight 9.5S at any time you will receive a free copy of RealFlight Evolution! Internet connectivity is required to download the software via Steam after RF Evolution is released on October 28th, 2022.
Or, if you purchased RealFlight 9 or 9.5 at any time you can exchange the serial number for a Steam key to update to 9.5S at no charge! Internet connectivity is required to complete the exchange using the link below:
keyexchange.realflight.com
A fresh and modern user interface that’s even easier and more intuitive to use, virtually eliminating the need to use a mouse or keyboard with the InterLink DX controller
More than a dozen of the newest and most popular ultra micro, sport, scale, EDF and trainer aircraft from E-flite, HobbyZone and Hangar 9 plus multiple helicopters from Blade
Fly at the newest PhotoField™ – the main flying site from Triple Tree Aerodrome, home of the world-famous “Joe Nall” and other events
More than 100 additional aircraft plus dozens of 3D fields and PhotoFields previously only available separately via Expansion Packs
Access to new models and fields released quarterly (starting in early 2023) for purchase à la carte, in money-saving content packs, or with yearly season passes
Additional Virtual Flight Instructor lessons for new pilots learning to fly with the HobbyZone AeroScout 1.1m
Industry-leading True-To-Life™ physics that make every flight more lifelike than any other sim
A simple and intuitive interface for zero learning curve, zero hassle, and more fun
More than 300 aircraft including airplanes, helicopters, drones, and more
Over 75 different flying sites including 3D fields and PhotoFields
FlexiField™ Site Editor so you can make fields your own
The ability to edit aircraft and import custom aircraft
Virtual Flight Instructor lessons perfect for new pilots
Game-like challenges that make flying fun and interactive
Multiplayer options so you can fly or compete with other pilots online
Compatible with Oculus™ Rift, Meta Quest, HTC® Vive™ and other SteamVR-compatible headsets (sold separately)
Works with Spektrum wireless simulator dongles for use with compatible DSM2/DSMX equipped transmitters (sold separately)
Compatible with Spektrum NX6, NX8, NX10 and other transmitters (sold separately) via direct USB connection
(1) RealFlight Evolution Steam® Key (on card)
(1) RealFlight Evolution Installation Guide
Compatible PC laptop or desktop with Windows® 8, Windows 10 or Windows 11
Internet connection to download the Steam® Client and RealFlight Evolution software
Spektrum InterLink DX Simulator Controller, a Spektrum wireless simulator dongle plus a compatible DSM2/DSMX equipped transmitter, a RealFlight compatible controller, or other compatible Gamepad/Joystick
Windows® 7 or Windows 8 or Windows 10**
Intel® Pentium® 1.0GHz or equivalent
512 MB RAM
10 GB Hard Drive Space
DVD Drive
Spektrum® InterLink® DX Simulator Controller, a Spektrum wireless simulator dongle plus a compatible DSM2/DSMX equipped transmitter, a RealFlight® compatible controller, or other compatible Gamepad/Joystick
Online Activation Required
Internet connectivity required for activation** and to download additional content and updates
32 MB Dedicated Video Memory
Fully DirectX® 9 compliant (Shader Model 2.0 or better)
Dual Core 2.4GHz CPU
2 GB RAM
3D Accelerated Video with: 512 MB dedicated video memory
Broadband Internet connection
Computer microphone for voice chat
Compatible with some VR sets (available separately). Check manufacturer's requirements for VR system use.
Works with both the Oculus Rift and HTC® Vive™ VR headsets
Specifications Delivery Information
Shipping is calculated at check out based on you location and the size and weight of your order.
Our online orders are shipped from our dispatch warehouse in Notting Hill VIC. We aim to dispatch all orders within 2-3 business days of receiving the order provided products are in stock and payment has been cleared. Business days are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm AEST.
If we cannot process your order within 2 business days, we will be in contact by either email or phone to explain why and give you an eta. If the eta does not work for you, we can process a refund, exchange, or store credit for your order, whichever you decide.
Our orders are shipped via Australia Post, all orders have tracking details which are emailed on dispatch with a link to the Australia Post website. Once an order has been placed, please understand we cannot change the shipping address for security reasons.
Once the package has left us it is your responsibility to keep an eye on when it should be arriving and to contact us within 7 days after the expected delivery date if it has not arrived.
Once your order has been dispatched you will receive a tracking number from Australia Post their delivery time frames are listed below. Please note that this is a guide only as provided by Australia Post.
Please contact us for a quote for express freight. Depending on your location and the size/weight of your order we will find the most competitively priced express post option for you.
We take pride in packing our online orders to minimize any damage and ensure a clear address label is attached. Unfortunately, without transit insurance we cannot accept responsibility for how parcels are handled once they leave our stores, or if they go missing.
Transit insurance can be added to your order to protect you against lost parcels or those damaged in transit. The amount will vary depending on the level of cover you require but typically transit insurance is an additional $5 per order. Please feel free to email us for a quote.
If an incorrect address has been provided, and as a result the parcel is required to be dispatched again, this is not covered under transit insurance and postage charges will apply.
We have checks in place to ensure you are sent the correct items. However, if by chance a mix up has occurred, please contact us via email or by phone, and we can organize to get the correct items to you. We will request you to send back the incorrectly shipped items, so if you hang on to the original shipping packaging, it will make it quicker and easier. Postage will be on us!
Returns PolicyWe are big on happy customers. If you change your mind, then no worries! Just return the undamaged unopened item within 30 days of receiving, together with your tax invoice, and we will refund or exchange the item/s for you (your choice!). Postage costs will be at the returner’s expense. Please send us a message prior to any returns so we can look out for your items, and have any exchange items ready to send. The process of return or exchange for Change of Mind needs to be completed within 30 days of receiving the product.
We have several checks in place to make sure you get the items that you are after and they reach you in good order. If for some reason you didn’t receive the item you ordered, it’s damaged or simply not what you expected then please let us know within 30 days of receiving so we can organise an exchange or refund, whichever you prefer! For items damaged in transit a picture of the packaging will be required.
As per Change of Mind, the goods will need to be returned in original condition. If the mistake was made at our end, we will happily pay the return postage. Please contact us so that we can organize a postage label for return post.
Although we take great care in looking after our stock and make sure parcels are well packed we cannot guarantee that a box will not be damaged in transit or have minor creases or marks.
If you are having trouble with any of your purchases, and suspect it could be a warranty issue, then please email or phone us to go through your item's history of use and background. We are very reasonable when it comes to faults, and will try and resolve any concerns you have as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Each product is covered by the respective manufacturers warranty policy and some products may have individual components that are covered by separate warranties and time frames. We do not offer any additional product warranties outside the manufacturer’s warranty
Please discuss any warranty concerns with us before sending the items back to avoid any confusion and unnecessary costs. We will generally require you to send photos of the product with your purchase details for an initial assessment and we will go from there.
Postage costs will be at the returner’s expense and refunded if the product is proven to be covered by warranty.
If the product is required to be sent back to our suppliers for assessment, we will cover this cost.
We will always try to resolve any warranty concerns as quickly as possible, where any delay is incurred we will communicate this to you.
When sending items back for exchange, refund, repair or warranty assessment please post to our main office. Please contact us for the address.
Situated in Melbourne, Metro Hobbies is a foundation of the Australian hobby scene. For more than 36 years we have been helping enthusiasts of every age enjoy everything awesome in the world of hobbies, from Plastic Model Kits, Model Trains, Slot cars, Gundam Models, Radio Control Cars, Boats and Aircraft, to Hobby Tools, Paints and Supplies.
We have a wide range of products available in store and online. If what you are after is not in stock, we will go above and beyond to source it from our current supplier's catalogue. Our pricing is very competitive, and in addition we have a storewide price match system where we can match any Australian competitor's price on an item as long as it is in stock and not on sale/special.
A bit of history...
Metro Hobbies has been trading for over 35 years in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Formally known as Metropolitan Model and Hobby Centre, the business established itself as a specialist in radio control cars. Radio control cars are still very prominent in Metro Hobbies today although the shop has broadened the product range to include radio control helicopters, planes, boats, slot cars, train sets, model kits & Lego.
In April 2012 Metro Hobbies joined forces with Victorian Hobby Centre. Found on Swanston Street, right at the heart of the Melbourne CBD, the Victorian Hobby Centre was a foundation of the Australian hobby scene. For more than 35 years they have been serving enthusiasts of every age enjoy everything awesome in the world of hobbies, from plastic model kits, model trains, slot cars, Gundam models, RC cars and aircraft, hobby tools and supplies, and everything in between. Victorian Hobby Centre's strength was always its knowledge of new and old plastic models as well model rail.
Due to the closure of the city store, we have transferred all that knowledge, passion over to our much larger Box Hill store, where we continue to share our enjoyment of hobbies with all hobby enthusiasts. Metro Hobbies today is one of the larget specialist hobby retail groups in Australia. Our goal is to provide our customers with amazing customer service and technical knowledge. Our staff are all keen hobbyists themselves, and we are modestly proud of being a shop of people who do enjoy what they do.
We have a wide range of products available on the shop floor, and yet we can still order in items not in stock for customers, if it is available from a current supplier's catalog. We pride ourselves in ensuring new release product is avaliable to our customers quickly. Our pricing is very competitive, and in addition we have a storewide price match system where we can match any domestic competitor's price on an item as long as it is in stock and not on sale/special.
Ask us anytime for any advice regarding your hobby, and we will try our best to point you to the right direction so you may enjoy your hobby even more!
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