Next CGM RC Heli Flight Simulator (Download Version)
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Once you purchased this digital download version of Next Simulator, you will automatically get an email with your license key.
Download your Simulator software here:
Windows Version: Click here to download Windows version
MacOS Version: Click here to download MacOS version
Ubuntu Linux Version: Click here to download Linux version
System: Apple Mac OSX 10.9 or later, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Ubuntu Linux 12.04 or later
Languages: English, French, German
The neXt level of radio control flight simulation. We gave our rc Flight Simulator the name neXt because it heralds the next evolution in the model flight simulator industry.
Thanks to the highly effective programming beneath the hood of the graphics engine, you'll get the highest quality not only on the latest hardware, but also smooth performance on older computer systems. To demonstrate the quality of the physics simulation included in neXt we have published a few videos here.
Content:
The neXt contains 19 flight sceneries, 56 helicopters, 12 multicopters and 2 fixed-wing models. More scenes, helicopters and functions will be added in free updates. All v 1.x updates are free of charge.
Compatible control systems:
- We do recommend the use of the RCWare RX2SIM Wireless Multi-Sim Adapter which offers up to 8 proportional channels and works with all common transmitters. You can order the RX2SIM in our online shop.
- PS3 / PS4 Controller (Apple OSX)
- XBox 360 Controller (Windows)
- All input devices that output a joystick signal will be accepted. See compatibility list below.
Beginner: The hover flight trainer progressively enables more and more control functions in order to help beginners learn hovering from the four predefined angles. An inverted-flight trainer completes this training program. The switchable autopilot simulates the flight behavior of real helicopters with rescue systems (e.g. BEASTX Microbeast Pro-Edition).
Advanced: The Simulator is of course fully 3D. If necessary, the neXt shows the stick movements with four available control assignments. Now you can train blade scratching. Practice autorotations and learn the required pitch inputs to perform the manoeuvre in reality with confidence. The more the energy builds up in the main rotor blades, the more the flight data display (below heli) turns yellow.
Training videos for learning Roll, Turn, Funnel, TicTocs, Piro Flip, Piro Looping, Piro Circle, Piro TicToc, a.s.o. Press the key 'v' to open the flight recorder. Click on 'Menu' and load the desired training video.
Fun: Try to land your helicopter at a box. A optional marker shows the position of the helicopter on the ground. The real time flight data display (below model) shows the selected flight data. Meet your friends online in flight meetings. A maximum of up to 10 pilots can attend a room. Record your best flights and save them to disk.
REDNECK NIGHT FLY with fire and a spot light. Inspired by Camp Hardcore and Tony Whiteside. The only place in USA to allow spot light flying.
Racetracks for multicopters and fpv camera including a top 30 highscore list (offline and online).
Professional film production: Practice camera flights in co-operation between the pilot and the cameraman with the DJI S1000 - including 3axis control and GPS stabilization. The camera can be controlled by a second transmitter or Joypad (Society of Aerial Cinematography / SOAC).
VR: First flight sim with support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive (Open VR / Virtual Reality).
Installation: Optional You can download the neXt in a zip file archive. Just copy the contents to a location of your choice - no further installation required. Available updates are displayed at startup.
Copy protection: The online activation requires an internet connection. A person can activate neXt on up to two computers. However, the two installations can not be used simultaneously. It violates our software terms of use when two people share a license.
Minimum recommended system:
CPU: 1.83GHz
System memory: 3 GB RAM
470 MB hard drive space
GPU 3D support and 256 MB RAM
Optimal system:
CPU: 2.3GHz
System memory: 4 GB RAM
1 GB hard drive space
GPU: 3D support and 512 MB RAM
Optimal system for Full HD video output:
CPU: 2.3GHz
System memory: 8 GB RAM
1 GB hard drive space
GPU: 3D support and 2048 MB RAM
Compatible USB controllers:
- Any remote control, which is connected to the computer per USB simulator cable. All interfaces which are delivering a joystick signal will work (instruction manual).
- FrSky Taranis (with a regular USB cable, no other USB adapter is needed, OpenTX-USB-Joystick, eepe-Setup-File)
- Mikado V-Bar Control (with a regular USB cable, no other USB adapter is needed. Valerio Bottero describes it here: Video)
- X box 360 controller (Windows: install the controller supplied driver, OSX: separate drivers)
- PS3 or PS4 controller (OSX: no driver installation needed, Windows: separate drivers)
- Reflex XTR interface in joystick mode (instruction manual)
- Aerofly Professional and Aerofly 5 interfaces and Aerofly USB Controller (instruction manual)
- RealFlight Interlink Controller
Compatible USB transmitters or USB cables:
- RCWare RX2SIM Wireless Multi-Sim Adapter. No seperate USB cable needed, switch into joystick mode (purple: game controller). Delivers up to 8 channels. (test against other USB cables)
- USA: DYNAM - RC Tech 6 CH Flight Simulator Remote Control
- UK: DYNAM - RC Tech 6 CH Flight Simulator Remote Control
- International: USB Simulator cable XTR/AeroFly/FMS (4-channel USB cable and three buttons)
These USB cables and USB transmitters are not compatible:
- Phoenix Dongle
- Realflight Dongle
- AccuRC Dongle
- Modelcraft 6 Channel USB Controller
- BMI Gamepilot 6, 8 and 8.5 Controllers
- Pichler FMS USB Adapter #C6091 (only the version with switch is compatible because you have to switch into mode 2)
- Kruhlstein USB Flight Simulator Cable #KR1201 (only the version with switch is compatible because you have to switch into mode 2)
How to activate a neXt license
- start the neXt
- press the esc key on your keyboard
- change to the settings > license tab and type in there your name, serial number and password. You will find the serial number and password on the invoice which came with the DVD or via e-mail.
- then click on 'add license'.
neXt connects to our web server and will show a 'Status: Registered' message. If not, an error message will describe the problem. Sometimes a firewall or security program prevents the connection between neXt and our web server. Please change the settings of these program accordingly or temporarily disable the firewall/security program.
You can activate neXt up to two times. An activation is linked to your computers hardware (GPU serial number). Reactivation of neXt is not required after applying any updates. You can activate neXt several times on the same computer.
Before replace a computer you will need to remove the licence from the old computer. You can do this on the license tab.
- start the neXt
- press the esc key on your keyboard
- change to the settings > license tab
- first press the 'o' key and then click on 'remove license'.
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Customer Reviews
I recently upgraded my Mac and was looking for a simulator that runs natively on my computer. I already have the Spektrum dongle so being able to continue to use that is another huge plus. This simulator ticks all the boxes for me so I am very happy with my purchase.
Next CGM RC Heli Flight Simulator, has improved my flying abilities 100 fold.
Saves money, a lot of grief and lost time repairing. I taught myself to fly helis ,no SIM , no assistance. Learned much on how to disassemble and reassemble replacing parts. I can fly but purchased SIM to improve my skills. If you’re going to learn to fly helicopters, start with a SIM. I bought the download version. My Specrtum NX 7e with Spectrum dongle to laptop to big screen tv. My skills are improving, having fun practicing. Im satisfied with my purchase. Thanks Helidirect.
It has better physics than real flight. It has more modern helicopters than Accurc and online that can work. It also has great graphics. Hoping to try it with VR at some point.
I own all three.
This one has the best physics and features.
Realflight is just an avertisment catalog tbh.
Does a good job, but the showcase is clear what products they want to promote over providing what AccuRC and Next do.
Too bad AccuRC 2 dev team gave up, had promise and was worth it, but Next really is best of the three IMO.
This is a great product and an absolute must for beginners before you try and fly your first helicopter or plane.
I built a custom PC just for RC simulation. I have RealFlight 9.5, AccuRC, Heli-X, and NeXt. NeXt runs very well on my system and I had no issues installing, configuring, or running it. The video is smooth with no stutters or dropped frames. My only complaint is, the flying sites are rather dull and boring.
Perhaps it's on my end, although other programs have downloaded.
I am still unable to get this flight simulator to download!
I have real flight an Acura as well but next is amazing, I hope they come out with the ability to use vcontrol wirelessly.
It’s definitely worth the $
Customer Reviews
I recently upgraded my Mac and was looking for a simulator that runs natively on my computer. I already have the Spektrum dongle so being able to continue to use that is another huge plus. This simulator ticks all the boxes for me so I am very happy with my purchase.
Next CGM RC Heli Flight Simulator, has improved my flying abilities 100 fold.
Saves money, a lot of grief and lost time repairing. I taught myself to fly helis ,no SIM , no assistance. Learned much on how to disassemble and reassemble replacing parts. I can fly but purchased SIM to improve my skills. If you’re going to learn to fly helicopters, start with a SIM. I bought the download version. My Specrtum NX 7e with Spectrum dongle to laptop to big screen tv. My skills are improving, having fun practicing. Im satisfied with my purchase. Thanks Helidirect.
It has better physics than real flight. It has more modern helicopters than Accurc and online that can work. It also has great graphics. Hoping to try it with VR at some point.
I own all three.
This one has the best physics and features.
Realflight is just an avertisment catalog tbh.
Does a good job, but the showcase is clear what products they want to promote over providing what AccuRC and Next do.
Too bad AccuRC 2 dev team gave up, had promise and was worth it, but Next really is best of the three IMO.
This is a great product and an absolute must for beginners before you try and fly your first helicopter or plane.
I built a custom PC just for RC simulation. I have RealFlight 9.5, AccuRC, Heli-X, and NeXt. NeXt runs very well on my system and I had no issues installing, configuring, or running it. The video is smooth with no stutters or dropped frames. My only complaint is, the flying sites are rather dull and boring.
Perhaps it's on my end, although other programs have downloaded.
I am still unable to get this flight simulator to download!
I have real flight an Acura as well but next is amazing, I hope they come out with the ability to use vcontrol wirelessly.
It’s definitely worth the $