PhoenixRC Simulator New Version 2.5
The extremely popular Phoenix simulator has undergone a series of improvements and refinements to create the latest 2.5 version. PhoenixRC combines incredibly realistic physics with state of the art graphics and a multitude of original features and training modes to satisfy pilots of all skill levels. Approved and developed by former British Champions, industry professionals and 3D master flyers.
Demo Download:
Copy and paste address into you address bar:
http://www.phoenix-sim.com/downloads_demo.htm
New Features:
Store model's current position for reset point - default hotkey 'S'
"Throttle, Rudder and Elevator" option added to Torque Trainer
Added ability to fly with tutorial recordings, and to "free-look" with your mouse
Added ability to slow down or speed up tutorial recordings
Added Cut/Restart Engine control for all model types
Advanced control over helicopter governor speed using throttle position
Assign a different control profile to individual models
Sounds:
More sounds of impact, collision and scrapes with environment
New ambient environmental sounds
Reverb effects in interior locations
Auto-updates system now supports both retry and skip on failed downloads
Improvments:
Physics:
Crisper, more responsive collective
More accurate blade physics:
Blade stops
Spool-up times
More accurate autorotation physics
New more accurate helicopter governor system
New more accurate helicopter rate gyro system
Scale fixed-wing models diplay more accurate torque effects on takeoff
F3A pattern planes trim corrected when inverted
More pronounced roll effects when applying rudder to fixed-wing models
Physics quality slider added for lower-end computers
Sound:
Selectable engine-type for all models
All helicopter sound effects resampled
All fixed-wing sound effects resampled
Graphics:
New rotor/propeller effects for greater realism
Improved wakes and ripples in water
New splash effect when objects impact with water
New rotor ripple effect
New streamer texture
Streamer width scales with model size
Helicopter rotor blades change with collective
Training undercarriage materials improved
Extra debris when a breakage/crash occurs
New improved sunglow effects
PhoenixUpdate:
One-click update to the latest software version
Now downloads in the background - fly while your updates download
Better handling of failed downloads
PhoenixOnline:
New multiplayer engine
Faster and less lag
Improved connection reliability
Voice-chat with selective muting, auto-voice-sensing and noise filtering capability
Messenger widget for session management
Improved session lobby with chat
Pilots/training undercarriage now functions online
User Interface:
Numerous improvements and optimisations to the User Interface layout
Resolution/refresh-rate selection simplified
Ability to disable auto-reset during training modes
Improved failures/fuel empty/crashed icons/display
Minimise flight recorder to a smaller footprint, which autohides
Training gear now appears under Select/Edit model screens
Various editable attributes now enable/disable depending on other options selected
Re-show help/warning messages using the Program Setup > General menu
Menus now react to mouse-over correctly
Languages:
Czech language added
Hungarian language added
Updated manuals added for:
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Czech
Hungarian
Walkera 2401 and 2601 control profiles added
Main Features:
Stable, powerful and accurate custom-built dynamics engine.
Advanced graphics capabilities with special effects.
Over 100 beautifully modelled and realistic aircraft, including autogyros, tilt-rotors and sea-planes.
17 unique 360 degree photographic panoramic sceneries.
Realistic water simulation with float aircraft.
Clear, intuitive, easy-to-use yet in-depth graphical interface.
Incredibly powerful flight recording and playback tools with flight "shuttling" for instant motion.
Exciting Night Flying mode with realistic glow-schemes and dedicated aircraft.
Detailed professional customisation system with revolutionary in-flight tuning system.
Advanced training modes for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
Unique competition modes make improving your skills fun and exciting.
Support for up to four people flying simultaneously via split-screen.
Custom Plug and Play USB interface included
Minimum System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
1.0 Ghz Pentium 3/4 or AMD Athlon/64 compatible processor
256MB system memory (RAM)
750MB free, uncompressed hard-disk space*
ATI Radeon 9600/NVidia Geforce Ti4200 with at least 128MB memory
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or higher*
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive for installation
1 free USB 1.1/2.0 port
100% DirectX 9 compatible sound card (optional)
New Features of the PhoenixRC 2.5:
Automatic Updates system for new models, flying sites and program updates
Selectable training undercarriage option for all helicopter models
Binocular feature
New and improved fixed-wing and helicopter models
New flying sites including slope soaring sceneries
New camera-modes: Free-look, Keep Ground In View and Shift-look
Fully panoramic flying site previews
Selectable pilots for fixed-wing models
User-definable hotkeys for all program features
More advanced flight recorder:
Records crashes, model changes and flying site changes
New compression for smaller file-size
Record multiple models
Fly with recordings, spectator recordings or free-look
Set playback model colour and transparency
Loop, rewind, fast-forward and shuttle with your mouse
New Simulation Speed onscreen widget
Training and Competitions:
Better display and more options on existing modes
New Bomb Drop competition for single and multi-player modes
Tutorials:
Full professional tutorial and training course with audio commentary
New user-friendly browser with descriptions
Model control functions can now be assigned to any keyboard combination
QuickMenu allows control of main program functions from the transmitter
Advanced channel curve system allows you to define your own curve-points
Colour Selector for various options with favourite colours saved for later use
New XAudio sound library for increased compatibility - this is now the default audio library for Phoenix.
Enhancements
Enhanced physics:
More realistic undercarriage, ground interaction and bumpiness
Enhanced Fixed-wing dynamics:
All-new physics, developed with the aid of UK freestyle champion Mike Williams
Reaction of centre-of-gravity to undercarriage retraction
Dual aileron controls
Dual elevator controls
Advanced mixes: Flaperons, Tailevators, Rudder/Elevator and Throttle/Rudder
Improved glider and slope-soaring physics
Enhanced helicopter dynamics:
Developed with the aid of 3D Masters Champion Duncan Osborne
Enhanced collective-pitch response
Enhanced tail-rotor wash
Control governor speed from transmitter channel
Please note that the Phoenix simulator is supplied with a JR compatible lead, that allows easy connection to your JR transmiter. Other leads are available seperately for connection to Futaba round or square and Sanwa.
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