RealFlight Trainer Edition
RC flight simulator for practicing plane and helicopter controls
Horizon Hobby, LLC · Released Aug 13, 2020
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 86% of 400
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 91% of 12 in 30 days
- Players
- 52
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 1 month ago
- Oct 6, 2026
What is RealFlight Trainer Edition?
From a first-person field view, this training-focused RC flight simulator has you control model airplanes and helicopters at simulated flying sites. It begins with eight trainer aircraft, with more aircraft and locations unlocked by logging flight time.
For you if...
- +you want low-risk practice before flying real RC aircraft
- +you enjoy skill-focused simulation with a learning curve
- +you want both airplane and helicopter training
Not for you if...
- −you want arcade flight action instead of focused training
- −you dislike unlocking content through logged flight time
What players say
86% of 400 reviews are positive · 91% of 12 in the last 30 days
Players praise the stick-and-rudder practice, saying it helps them learn basic RC control before risking a physical model. Common complaints involve transmitters not being recognized, limited content, and unclear access to some controls or training steps.
Players over time
▼ -11% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 81 players on Sep 27, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 60 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 64 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 81 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 76 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 58 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 62 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 40 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 71 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 73 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 79 |
Screenshots and trailer
RealFlight Trainer Edition system requirements
Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run RealFlight Trainer Edition?
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Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 or 11
- Processor
- Intel or AMD processor
- Graphics
- Full DirectX 11 compliant
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 15 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Some graphics settings may be reduced. Physics still runs at full fidelity.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or 11
- Processor
- Intel or AMD processor
- Graphics
- Discrete graphics - Full DirectX 11 compliant
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 15 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Does RealFlight Trainer Edition have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: co-op online and split-screen and LAN; PvP online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.
Does RealFlight Trainer Edition run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 7
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does RealFlight Trainer Edition use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
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Recent updates
- Jul 24, 2026 · Update: RealFlight Trainer Edition 1.50.244
- Apr 21, 2026 · Update: RealFlight Trainer Edition 1.50.209
- Dec 18, 2025 · Update: RealFlight Trainer Edition 1.50.196
- Aug 14, 2025 · Update: RealFlight Trainer Edition 1.50.179
- Jun 24, 2024 · RealFlight Trainer Edition Update: 1.50.106 is now live