New V3 Version!
The Phoenix RC simulator has been a huge success enabling a wide range of both Fixed wing and helicopter pilots to improve their skills with a sophisticated and life like representation of RC flying.
1.04.i Download: http://www.mascotsystems.co.uk/phoenixrc/downloads.htm
Minimum System Requirements:
•Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/
•Microsoft DirectX9c or higher
•1GHz 100% Pentium III/4 or AMD Athlon/64 compatible processor
•Geforce 4200/ATI 9600 with 128MB
•100% DirectX compatible soundcard (optional)
•256MB RAM
•750MB free disk space
•CD-ROM/DVD (for install)
•Free USB 1.1/2.0 port Vista *
*Mac OSX/Windows 95/98 not supported
New Features:
-fully destructible aircraft: wings, control surfaces, landing gear and rotor-blades can break off with realistic sound-effects. Breakages are fully physically modelled and effect flight characteristics.
-Failures panel:
-setup preset or random failures of engine(s) and control surfaces.
-all-new window system:
-resize simulator window with your mouse to any size
-set a fullscreen mode and swap between windowed and fullscreen
-minimised/maximised/normal modes all saved and independant
-select different refresh rates in fullscreen
-all-new configurable streamer system:
-set different streamers for wing-tips and tail-plane
-choose from a selection of patterns and colours, or make your own streamers
-fully physics-driven streamers fall when not under power, and lie along the ground
-streamer combat now allows you to cut your opponent's streamers realistically
-copy and paste support between Phoenix and Microsoft Windows
-new semi-automatic CCPM demixing system
-add models to your favourite aircraft list for quick swapping
-control profile system expanded to allow different controls for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
-improved phoenixUpdate system makes updating easier and faster.
-wind-sock with realistic flag effect
-software idle-up, gyro-gain and model-reset
-HDR lighting effects for extra realism
-competitions and training-modes in online multiplayer
-ability to edit aircraft online
-sky-compass helps show your position against clear skies more easily
-control expo can now be optionally set per model using the edit-aircraft > fine-tuning menu
-all-new sound library for crisper effects and enhanced compatibility
-fuel failures can be reset by clicking the warning indicator
-streamlined variant creation tools
-extra variants added for performance models
-transmitter Calibration, CCPM demixing and New Profile Wizards all redesigned to be clearer, with more concise diagrams.
-problems with duplicating/editing stock profiles fixed.
Improvements
-physics changes:
-helicopter:
-autorotation dynamics reworked
-tail mechanics fixed
-gyro behaviour enhanced
-torque effects enhanced
-translational lift improved
-hover stability and drifting more realistic
-gusts and turbulence more greatly affect orientation
-more editable parameters for tail and gyro setup
-fixed-wing:
-even more accurate tip-stall behaviour
-enhanced engine sounds
-more editable parameters for fine-tuning stalling behaviour
-change how Phoenix reacts when you crash your model
-brand new User Interface system - clearer, more precise useability
-expanded and combined simulation and system settings menus
-enhanced transmitter calibration menus make setting your transmitter up easier than ever before.
-more information and descriptions on all aircraft
-enhanced controller display
-onscreen controller now support modes 1,2,3 and 4 setups.
-easier, faster control mapping profile setup
-more preset control profiles, including preset 25% expo variations
-automatic split-screen mode detection and setup
-zoom in and out during flight with your mouse and/or keyboard
-more training options for current modes
-more expert demonstrations with tips and hints
-more realistic grass effects
-enhanced wind compass
-night-flying glow effects enhanced and optimised
-flight information bar shows collective pitch
-maximum wind-speed increased
-ability to set random wind direction
-smoke system improved and optimised for extra realism
-aircraft and sceneries relit and retouched
-more first-start help screens and tips
Bugs fixed:
-slider precision
-heading-hold gyro switching
-collision errors fixed
-variants and control profile naming issues
-orientations now work with layouts
