Controllers
Practise with the controller you actually fly with.
The Trainer and the Simulator both take real stick input, so you can practise with the kind of controller you actually fly with — not just your thumbs. HeliSense accepts several input methods; pick the one that suits your gear.
VBar Control WiFi Sim ›
Connect a Mikado VBar Control Touch radio to HeliSense over WiFi using its built-in Wifi Sim function.
iPhone · iPad · MacExpressLRS WiFi Joystick ›
Feed stick input from an ExpressLRS radio over the network using its WiFi joystick mode.
iPhone · iPad · MacUSB RC transmitter ›
Plug a transmitter that shows up as a USB game controller straight into your Mac.
Mac onlyBluetooth game controller ›
Use an MFi-certified Bluetooth controller for casual practice on the move.
iPhone · iPad · MacWhat works where
| Input method | iPhone / iPad | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| VBar Control WiFi Sim | Yes | Yes |
| ExpressLRS WiFi Joystick | Yes | Yes |
| USB RC transmitter | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth game controller (MFi) | Yes | Yes |
A real transmitter over WiFi or USB gives the best experience in the simulator. A game controller is a handy fallback when that’s all you’ve got with you.