One of the major downsides to RF4.5 is that it is not affordable for the budget hobbiest. Of course we always make the argument that you save a lot in crashes that never happen because of RF4.5. However, it's hard to convince someone new to the hobby that RF is worth the money, until they've crashed their first plane. Then they will most likely give up and leave the hobby.
When i saw the release of "Basic", i though FINALLY a low cost entry simulator. But i was wrong.... It's the same cost as FS1 and G3. Why would someone buy Basic over G3?
IMHO Knife Edge software is shooting themselves in the foot for the following reasons:
1. Your still marketing G3? If you want to continue selling both, make Basic LOWER cost than G3. That way there are "steps" for the customer to consider.
2. $50-75 would have been a better price point for this product. It's basically a "sweep the whole market" potential product. Plus, most newcomers will buy this product and get bored of it once they realize what they are missing. So then they will eventually bite the bullet and buy 4.5.
3. No trim? Am i reading that correctly? Trim is an essential part of RC flying. It's also essential that the new pilot learns trim on his very first flight in the absence of an instructor. Seriously?
When i saw the release of "Basic", i though FINALLY a low cost entry simulator. But i was wrong.... It's the same cost as FS1 and G3. Why would someone buy Basic over G3?
IMHO Knife Edge software is shooting themselves in the foot for the following reasons:
1. Your still marketing G3? If you want to continue selling both, make Basic LOWER cost than G3. That way there are "steps" for the customer to consider.
2. $50-75 would have been a better price point for this product. It's basically a "sweep the whole market" potential product. Plus, most newcomers will buy this product and get bored of it once they realize what they are missing. So then they will eventually bite the bullet and buy 4.5.
3. No trim? Am i reading that correctly? Trim is an essential part of RC flying. It's also essential that the new pilot learns trim on his very first flight in the absence of an instructor. Seriously?