u/TheBigAndry

Hi everyone,

I'm considering buying VRC Pro, since the base game is currently on sale for around €20.

I mainly drive a 1/8 nitro buggy (Kyosho MP11), and I've been driving it for roughly a year. I'm not a serious racer, but I'd really like to improve my driving skills, especially my line choice, steering control, throttle/brake control and overall car handling.

My main reason for getting a simulator would be to have something I can practice with when I can't go to the track. I'm not necessarily looking for a simulator that perfectly reproduces every detail of my real car, but I'd like something that can actually help me improve.

I have a few questions:

1. Does the €20 base version of VRC Pro include a 1/8 off-road nitro buggy, or do I need to buy an additional DLC?
2. If the 1/8 nitro buggy is included, is VRC Pro actually useful for practicing 1/8 nitro driving? How realistic is the handling/physics compared with a real buggy?
3. I have a Futaba T4PM Plus transmitter. What's the best way to use it with VRC Pro?
4. Do I need a USB dongle/adapter? If so, which one works reliably with the T4PM Plus?
5. Finally, considering that I've already been driving a real 1/8 nitro buggy for about a year, do you think VRC Pro would actually be useful for improving my driving when I'm away from the track?

I'm mostly interested in getting more practice time between track sessions rather than competing online.

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I recently bought a TCL 43T6C (43" QLED 4K 60Hz), and this is my first Smart TV, so I'm still learning all the available picture settings.

I'd like to get the absolute best image quality possible, both for:

- Gaming on a PlayStation 5

- Watching movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, etc.

I noticed there are many picture modes (Game, Movie, Standard, Dynamic...) and a lot of settings such as:

- Brightness

- Contrast

- Color

- Sharpness

- Color temperature

- Motion Clarity / MEMC

- HDR / Dolby Vision settings

- Game Master / Game Booster

- Any other advanced options worth changing

I'm especially interested in hearing from people who own the TCL T6C (or a very similar TCL model). Have you found settings that give the best balance between image quality, natural colors, HDR performance, and gaming responsiveness?

If possible, could you share your complete picture settings (or even post photos of your settings menus)?

Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I currently own the HobbyZone Sport Cub S2 and I’m still very much a beginner (less than 3 hours of total flight time so far).

I’m considering upgrading to the Carbon Cub S2 in a few months, and I’d really like to hear from people who actually own or have owned it long-term.

What I’d love to know:

How do you like the Carbon Cub S2 overall?

Is it truly beginner-friendly or are there hidden drawbacks?

How durable is it over time with regular use/crashes?

Are there any common issues or things you wish you knew before buying it?

Did you make any upgrades or modifications to improve reliability or flight experience?

Any real-world experience is really appreciated, especially from pilots who have been flying it for a while.

Thanks in advance!

Today I had a pretty scary experience with my Sport Cub S2.

I flew in a new location with around 10-12 km/h wind and some stronger gusts. Everything was fine at first, but then the plane suddenly climbed, got pushed downwind, and ended up really far away. At one point I barely had any control and couldn't get it back toward me.

I eventually cut the throttle and tried to bring it down. I was extremely lucky and managed to find it in a huge abandoned field. Surprisingly, the plane was completely undamaged.

I currently have about 1 hour of total flight time and around 10 landings. This experience made me realize how sensitive the Sport Cub is to wind, and I'm wondering if continuing with such a small plane is the best option.

Should I keep training with the Sport Cub S2 until I get more experience, or would moving to a Carbon Cub actually make things easier because of the larger size and weight?

Also, does what happened sound normal for a beginner flying a micro trainer in gusty conditions, or am I missing something important?

I'd appreciate any advice from more experienced pilots.

Hi everyone,

I’m completely new to RC airplanes and I’m thinking about starting with the E-flite Sport Cub S 2 RTF as my first aircraft.

I already have experience with RC cars/nitro buggies, so I’m not completely new to the RC hobby in general. I already do maintenance, repairs, diff oils, bearings, tuning, cleaning, replacing broken parts, battery care, etc., on my RC buggy, but I have basically zero experience with flying RC models.

From what I’ve read online, the Sport Cub S 2 seems to be one of the best beginner-friendly planes because of the SAFE system and panic recovery, and I also noticed that spare parts seem pretty cheap compared to many other RC models, which sounds great for learning without being terrified of crashing.

Before buying it, I wanted to ask for advice from people with real experience.

I’d especially like to know:

• Is this actually a good first plane for a complete beginner?
• Is it durable enough for the inevitable beginner crashes?
• What parts usually break first?
• Are spare parts easy to find long-term?
• Is it expensive to maintain?
• What maintenance should be done regularly?
• Are there common issues or weaknesses with this model?
• Anything I should upgrade immediately or avoid changing?
• What weather/wind conditions are safe for a beginner?
• What are the most common mistakes new pilots make?
• What should I absolutely avoid doing during the first flights?
• How difficult is landing compared to driving RC cars?
• Is the included transmitter good enough for learning?

I’d also love recommendations for:

• RC flight simulators
• beginner practice routines
• useful tools/accessories
• battery care tips
• YouTube channels or learning resources

My goal is not aerobatics or speed — I just want a reliable trainer to learn properly, improve step by step, and avoid destroying it immediately.

https://preview.redd.it/qxreln0wf23h1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c0d5d16683eeb787198b943423885b95948ed03

Any advice is appreciated!