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Check back regularly to expand your Phoenix experience.
Check back regularly to expand your Phoenix experience.
NEW USER-CREATED FLYING SITE
16 May 2012
Pilis, Hungary
Panoramic photographic flying site
Created by: Laszlo Csaba (With thanks to Mike Engel)
Created by: Laszlo Csaba (With thanks to Mike Engel)
This flying site is now available using the "Show Unofficial" section of your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 4.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW UPDATE AVAILABLE
16 May 2012
Version 4.0.k
New features, Improvements and fixes:
• Improved handling of 3D-site graphics issues on lower-end hardware
• Improved handling of 3D-site graphics issues on lower-end hardware
• Fixed issues with stored model positions when using hand-launched models
• Fixed an issue with TrackIR support when user has "FreeTrack" software installed
• Fixed an issue with T-Rex 700e 3G model not loading correctly
• Online sessions now use "Session Location" correctly
• Fixed several issues with online stability and memory usage over extended periods of time
• Online user-names and session-names now restricted to only using A-Z, 0-9, _ and ()
• Users can now see who is voice-chatting on the multiplayer toolbar (speech bubble icons)
• Clicking "Go Offline" during an online session now takes you back to the online lobby
• Fixed an issue with flight recorder after multiple model crashes
This update is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 4.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
10 May 2012
ParkZone Habu 2
Electric performance ducted-fan airplane
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW UPDATE AVAILABLE
30 March 2012
Version 4.0.j FINAL
New features, Improvements and fixes:
• Increased terrain detail-map quality
• Increased terrain detail-map quality
• Flying Site > Change menu more compatible and loads faster
• Fixed an issue with Thermal Gliding Competition on 3D flying sites
• Fixed an issue with Anti-aliasing being disabled (may require this option to be re-enabled)
• 3D flying-sites now appear on "recently used" list correctly
This update is now available from your automatic updates menu if you have version 4.0 installed. If you have an earlier version and wish to participate in the 4.0 BETA, you can download it here.
NEW MODEL RELEASED
21 October 2011
ParkZone Spitfire Mk IX
Electric scale airplane
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
08 August 2011
Blade 120 SR
Electric helicopter
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
28 July 2011
ParkZone Icon A5
Electric floatplane + park-flier
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
19 July 2011
E-Flite Blade 450 3D
Electric performance helicopter
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
04 July 2011
Henseleit Three-Dee-Rigid 2010
Electric performance flybarless helicopter
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW FLYING SITE
13 June 2011
UK Heli Club
Panoramic photographic flying site
Original photography: Steve Cox
Original photography: Steve Cox
This flying site is now available using the "Show Unofficial" section of your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
06 June 2011
Gaui 330-X
Electric quadcopter
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW UPDATE AVAILABLE
31 May 2011
Version 3.0.s
New features, Improvements and fixes:
• Japanese user manual now opens from "Help > User Manual" menu
• Japanese user manual now opens from "Help > User Manual" menu
• Tilt-rotors and "other" type models now start from correct positions
• Tilt-rotors and "other" type models now show controller display correctly
• Extended characters (e.g. Japanese) can be typed into lobby chat correctly
This update is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MANUAL RELEASED
27 May 2011
Japanese manual
This manual is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
23 May 2011
Gee-Bee Z
Scale IC pylon racer
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
27 April 2011
E-Flite Blade MCPX
Micro-electric flybarless helicopter
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
13 April 2011
Kyosho Edge 540
Performance electric airplane
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
24 March 2011
HobbyZone SuperCub Floatplane
Scale electric trainer floatplane
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW UPDATE AVAILABLE
17 March 2011
Version 3.0.r
New features, Improvements and fixes:
• Portuguese user manual now opens from Help > User Manual menu
• Quadcopter support added
• Portuguese user manual now opens from Help > User Manual menu
• Quadcopter support added
• Improved online chat functionality
• Help buttons now open specific manual pages correctly
• Fixed some German language competition issues
• Lobby avatars no longer overwrite session information tooltips
• Added Spektrum DX4e control profile
• Portuguese manual released
This update is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW USER-CREATED FLYING SITE
14 March 2011
Godollo
Panoramic photographic flying site
Created by: Laszlo Csaba (With thanks to Mike Engel)
Created by: Laszlo Csaba (With thanks to Mike Engel)
This flying site is now available using the "Show Unofficial" section of your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MANUAL RELEASED
09 March 2011
Portuguese manual
This manual is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
07 March 2011
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NAN Models Shadow
F3J Sailplane
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW USER-CREATED FLYING SITE
23 February 2011
Pipis Airfield
Panoramic photographic flying site
Created by: Laszlo Csaba (With thanks to Mike Engel)
Created by: Laszlo Csaba (With thanks to Mike Engel)
This flying site is now available using the "Show Unofficial" section of your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW UPDATE AVAILABLE
22 February 2011
Version 3.0.q
New features, Improvements and fixes:
• Various language changes and additions
• T-Rex 700 canopy see-through issue fixed
• Polish language added
• "Show Oncreen Controller" hotkey now changed to "R" key
• Hotkeys no longer function when a menu is active
• Issue fixed with editing very small models
• Users of PhoenixCreator can now add "F3C" helper to custom sites to place this layout
• Flying site description box issue fixed with long descriptions
• Fixed Cessna 182 canopy see-through issue
• Fixed issue when creating a session with lobby users showing over menu
• Czech manual released
• Various language changes and additions
• T-Rex 700 canopy see-through issue fixed
• Polish language added
• "Show Oncreen Controller" hotkey now changed to "R" key
• Hotkeys no longer function when a menu is active
• Issue fixed with editing very small models
• Users of PhoenixCreator can now add "F3C" helper to custom sites to place this layout
• Flying site description box issue fixed with long descriptions
• Fixed Cessna 182 canopy see-through issue
• Fixed issue when creating a session with lobby users showing over menu
• Czech manual released
This update is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW USER-CREATED FLYING SITE
15 February 2011
MVC Snoopey
Panoramic photographic flying site
Created by: Niels van der Meiden
Created by: Niels van der Meiden
This flying site is now available using the "Show Unofficial" section of your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
07 February 2011
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E-Flite Stearman PT-17
Electric scale airplane
This model is now available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODEL RELEASED
25 January 2011
Align T-Rex 700-E (3G)
Performance electric flybarless helicopter
• This model is available from your automatic updates system if you have version 3 installed.If you do not, download it now.
NEW UPDATE RELEASED
10 January 2011
Version 3.0.p
New features, Improvements and fixes:
• Stinson Reliant prop breakage fixed and see-through body issue resolved
• Issue resolved with closing program using Windows Title Bar "X" button
• Checkboxes have been changed to ticks instead of Xs
• Alternate themes reworked for better appearance
• Maximum limit on Main Rotor Diameter increased to 2.5m
• Onscreen controller now shows stick position while Hand Launching
• Current high-score now shown when starting a solo high-score competition
• Model function hotkeys now display every time model is reset
• Fixed issue with some models showing wrong colour scheme/variants
• Czech langauge added
• Stinson Reliant prop breakage fixed and see-through body issue resolved
• Issue resolved with closing program using Windows Title Bar "X" button
• Checkboxes have been changed to ticks instead of Xs
• Alternate themes reworked for better appearance
• Maximum limit on Main Rotor Diameter increased to 2.5m
• Onscreen controller now shows stick position while Hand Launching
• Current high-score now shown when starting a solo high-score competition
• Model function hotkeys now display every time model is reset
• Fixed issue with some models showing wrong colour scheme/variants
• Czech langauge added
This update is available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW UPDATE RELEASED
10 January 2011
Version 3.0.p
New features, Improvements and fixes:
• Stinson Reliant prop breakage fixed and see-through body issue resolved
• Issue resolved with closing program using Windows Title Bar "X" button
• Checkboxes have been changed to ticks instead of Xs
• Alternate themes reworked for better appearance
• Maximum limit on Main Rotor Diameter increased to 2.5m
• Onscreen controller now shows stick position while Hand Launching
• Current high-score now shown when starting a solo high-score competition
• Model function hotkeys now display every time model is reset
• Fixed issue with some models showing wrong colour scheme/variants
• Czech langauge added
• Stinson Reliant prop breakage fixed and see-through body issue resolved
• Issue resolved with closing program using Windows Title Bar "X" button
• Checkboxes have been changed to ticks instead of Xs
• Alternate themes reworked for better appearance
• Maximum limit on Main Rotor Diameter increased to 2.5m
• Onscreen controller now shows stick position while Hand Launching
• Current high-score now shown when starting a solo high-score competition
• Model function hotkeys now display every time model is reset
• Fixed issue with some models showing wrong colour scheme/variants
• Czech langauge added
This update is available from your Automatic Updates menu if you have version 3.0 installed. If you have an earlier version of Phoenix, please download it now
NEW MODELS RELEASED
04 January 2011
ParkZone Stinson Reliant
Electric scale airplane
ParkZone P-47 Thunderbolt
Electric scale airplane
• These models are available from your automatic updates system if you have version 3 installed.If you do not, download it now.
NEW MODEL RELEASED
31 December 2010
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ParkZone BF-109
Electric scale airplane
•This model is available from your automatic updates system if you have version 3 installed.If you do not, download it now.
NEW CONTENT RELEASED
07 December 2010
Along with the version 3.0 BETA, you will also find the following new models and flying sites available from the version 3.0 automatic updates list:
Quinto Do Largo
Photographic panoramic flying site
Outrage Velocity 50
Performance/3D IC helicopter
T-Rex 550-E
Performance/3D electric helicopter
HobbyZone SuperCub LP
Electric trainer
Simprop Liftoff XS
Electric performance glider
A-10 "Warthog" Turbine
Scale turbine airplane
A-10 "Warthog" Ducted-fan
Scale electric ducted-fan airplane
To complement the new flybarless physics update featured in version 3.0, we are also released flybarless versions of the following models:
T-Rex 600 Nitro (3G)
Performance/3D IC flybarless helicopter
T-Rex 450 Pro (3G)
Performance/3D electric flybarless helicopter
T-Rex 250 Pro (3G)
Performance micro-electric flybarless helicopter
T-Rex 550-E (3G)
Performance/3D electric flybarless helicopter
VERSION 3 RELEASED
07 December 2010
Version 3 Released
We are pleased to announce that the final 3.0 release version of Phoenix is now available to download for existing customers from our Downloads section. The full list of new features, improvements and fixes is below:
• Physics:
• Helicopters:
• New detailed flybarless physics system:
• Choose from Standard, Passive flybarless or Active flybarless systems
• Adjust advanced parameters such as Agility, Response and Gain
• Accurately simulates all low-gain and high-gain flybarless effects such as:
• Retreating blade stalls
• Grabbing
• Wag/bounce
• Active flybarless system with fully configurable self-righting behaviour
• Improved, more accurate flybar physics (e.g. cyclic interaction)
• Increased stability in pirouetting manoeuvres (e.g. Piro-flips/chaos)
• Improved tail-rotor wash profiles
• Improved engine torque/drag curves
• Added rotor-bearing drag for correct behaviour under autorotations
• Tuned translational lift curves
• Various changes and tweaks to model setups and variants
• User Interface:
• New-look user-interface and more themes to choose from
• Huge number of User Interface improvements and tweaks
• New, easier-to-use Widget UI system
• Sort model selection by make, type, etc
• Show actual model names and manufacturers in list
• Added support for extended character-set languages, e.g Russian/Chinese/etc
• Improved translation for all languages
• Onscreen indicator for software functions (i.e. rates, idle-up, throttle-hold, etc)
• Quick Tips on loading screen
• New "Look At" menu under the "View > Camera" menu makes spectating easier
• Launch options:
• Set your preferred launch method for each model
• Choose from:
• Ground launch - for powered models
• Hand launch - new hand-launch system controlled from your radio
• Tow launch - have an AI-controlled pilot tow your glider into the air
• Widgets:
• New Timer widget
• New logbook widget
• Improved onscreen transmitter display
• Improved model > Edit screen:
• Simple and Detailed views
• Easy "Model Setup" control lets you change a model's general setup
• Clearer editable parameter list
• More description on editable attributes
• Scale Wizard helps you resize models more easily
• New toolbar system for more streamlined interface:
• Notifications bar
• Favourites bar
• Inflight tuning bar
• Graphics:
• Pilots on all model types (planes, helicopters, autogyros, tilt-rotors)
• Multiple pilots on models
• Fixed moving tail and nose wheels
• New water-spray effects
• Improved and optimised water wakes and splashes
• Improved smoke system
• Extra camera zoom option for smaller models
• Improved mouse-wheel zooming
• Controls:
• New software low-rates control for all model types
• New control profiles added
• Buddies:
• Fly with up to 3 computer-controlled pilots
• Set their skill level and model choice
• Intelligent AI avoids you and flies in a realistic manner
• Spectate a buddy and learn from their control movements
• Online:
• Improved connectivity
• More advanced lobby and lobby-chat
• Select your own avatar and see other pilots' avatars online
• Filter models - choose only to fly with certain model types
• Messenger widget replaced with Multiplayer Toolbar:
• Enhanced chat
• Easier control for hosts
• Competitions:
• All modes revamped with better graphics, user-interfaces and competition logic
• New competition system:
• New "challenge" mode
• Keep your top scores
• Online and offline play
• Clear, easier user-interface and controls
• New Laser Combat mode added
• Layouts:
• Improved layout graphics
• More layouts added
• Improved update system:
• Improved, clearer update browser
• New updates shown more easily
• Icons for updates
• Separate program update system
• New "Unofficial" section for selected third-party content
• Helicopters:
• New detailed flybarless physics system:
• Choose from Standard, Passive flybarless or Active flybarless systems
• Adjust advanced parameters such as Agility, Response and Gain
• Accurately simulates all low-gain and high-gain flybarless effects such as:
• Retreating blade stalls
• Grabbing
• Wag/bounce
• Active flybarless system with fully configurable self-righting behaviour
• Improved, more accurate flybar physics (e.g. cyclic interaction)
• Increased stability in pirouetting manoeuvres (e.g. Piro-flips/chaos)
• Improved tail-rotor wash profiles
• Improved engine torque/drag curves
• Added rotor-bearing drag for correct behaviour under autorotations
• Tuned translational lift curves
• Various changes and tweaks to model setups and variants
• User Interface:
• New-look user-interface and more themes to choose from
• Huge number of User Interface improvements and tweaks
• New, easier-to-use Widget UI system
• Sort model selection by make, type, etc
• Show actual model names and manufacturers in list
• Added support for extended character-set languages, e.g Russian/Chinese/etc
• Improved translation for all languages
• Onscreen indicator for software functions (i.e. rates, idle-up, throttle-hold, etc)
• Quick Tips on loading screen
• New "Look At" menu under the "View > Camera" menu makes spectating easier
• Launch options:
• Set your preferred launch method for each model
• Choose from:
• Ground launch - for powered models
• Hand launch - new hand-launch system controlled from your radio
• Tow launch - have an AI-controlled pilot tow your glider into the air
• Widgets:
• New Timer widget
• New logbook widget
• Improved onscreen transmitter display
• Improved model > Edit screen:
• Simple and Detailed views
• Easy "Model Setup" control lets you change a model's general setup
• Clearer editable parameter list
• More description on editable attributes
• Scale Wizard helps you resize models more easily
• New toolbar system for more streamlined interface:
• Notifications bar
• Favourites bar
• Inflight tuning bar
• Graphics:
• Pilots on all model types (planes, helicopters, autogyros, tilt-rotors)
• Multiple pilots on models
• Fixed moving tail and nose wheels
• New water-spray effects
• Improved and optimised water wakes and splashes
• Improved smoke system
• Extra camera zoom option for smaller models
• Improved mouse-wheel zooming
• Controls:
• New software low-rates control for all model types
• New control profiles added
• Buddies:
• Fly with up to 3 computer-controlled pilots
• Set their skill level and model choice
• Intelligent AI avoids you and flies in a realistic manner
• Spectate a buddy and learn from their control movements
• Online:
• Improved connectivity
• More advanced lobby and lobby-chat
• Select your own avatar and see other pilots' avatars online
• Filter models - choose only to fly with certain model types
• Messenger widget replaced with Multiplayer Toolbar:
• Enhanced chat
• Easier control for hosts
• Competitions:
• All modes revamped with better graphics, user-interfaces and competition logic
• New competition system:
• New "challenge" mode
• Keep your top scores
• Online and offline play
• Clear, easier user-interface and controls
• New Laser Combat mode added
• Layouts:
• Improved layout graphics
• More layouts added
• Improved update system:
• Improved, clearer update browser
• New updates shown more easily
• Icons for updates
• Separate program update system
• New "Unofficial" section for selected third-party content
