{"id":1836,"date":"2026-01-11T10:31:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T10:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heli-x.info\/cms\/?page_id=1836"},"modified":"2026-01-11T10:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T10:33:09","slug":"using-heli-x-in-virtual-reality-vr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.heli-x.info\/cms\/using-heli-x-in-virtual-reality-vr\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Heli-X in Virtual Reality (VR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Is there a manual that explains VR usage in Heli-X?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Heli-X includes built-in support for Virtual Reality, and this is explained in the official <strong>Heli-X User\u2019s Manual<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The manual contains a dedicated section titled <strong>\u201cVirtual Reality\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VR support is available on <strong>Windows only<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heli-X uses <strong>SteamVR<\/strong> as its VR interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A separate program shortcut called <strong>HELI-X_VR<\/strong> is used to start the simulator in VR mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download the current Heli-X User\u2019s Manual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heli-x.info\/help11\/UsersManualV11.pdf\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to the <em>Virtual Reality<\/em> chapter for setup details and limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How does VR work in Heli-X?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heli-X does not run VR directly on standalone headsets. Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heli-X runs on a <strong>Windows PC<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steam and SteamVR must be installed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The headset connects to the PC and acts as a display device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helicopter control is done using a <strong>RC transmitter<\/strong>, mouse, and keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VR hand controllers are generally not used in Heli-X.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach is similar to many flight simulators that rely on SteamVR for headset compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Which VR headsets work with Heli-X?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any headset that is compatible with <strong>SteamVR on Windows<\/strong> should work with Heli-X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirmed and commonly used headsets include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meta Quest 3 (connected to the PC via USB cable or wireless PC streaming)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valve Index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HP Reverb G2 (Rev.2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pico 4 \/ Pico 4 Ultra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTC Vive Pro 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTC Vive XR Elite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meta Quest Pro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Standalone VR headsets do <strong>not<\/strong> run Heli-X by themselves. Devices such as Meta Quest or Pico must be connected to a Windows PC using a cable or wireless streaming solution that supports SteamVR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Does Meta Quest 3 work with Heli-X?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The Meta Quest 3 works well with Heli-X when used as a <strong>PC VR headset<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect it to a Windows PC using Meta Quest Link (USB cable) or a wireless PC streaming solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SteamVR must be running on the PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heli-X is started using the HELI-X_VR launcher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple users have successfully used the Quest 3 with Heli-X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. What are the best VR headsets to consider?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If cost is not a primary concern and image quality is important, the following headsets are good options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Valve Index<\/strong> \u2013 native SteamVR support and very good tracking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HP Reverb G2<\/strong> \u2013 high resolution, well suited for simulators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HTC Vive Pro 2<\/strong> \u2013 high-end headset with excellent visuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meta Quest 3<\/strong> \u2013 very good balance of quality, flexibility, and price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these headsets work with SteamVR and are suitable for Heli-X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Additional notes before buying a headset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A reasonably powerful PC is required, especially for high-resolution headsets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VR performance depends heavily on GPU capability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since Heli-X uses transmitter input rather than VR controllers, headset comfort and visual clarity are more important than controller features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trying a headset before buying is recommended if possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Is there a manual that explains VR usage in Heli-X? Yes. Heli-X includes built-in support for Virtual Reality, and this is explained in the official Heli-X User\u2019s Manual. You can download the current Heli-X User\u2019s Manual here Please refer to the Virtual Reality chapter for setup details and limitations. 2. 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