Phoenix RC v5.0 + Updates

What is Phoenix R/C?
Phoenix is the incredibly popular worldwide R/C simulator that lets you master this complex and rewarding hobby in the comfort of your own home.

Whether you are a brand new pilot picking up your first trainer model, or a seasoned veteran practising for your next big competition, Phoenix has everything you need to take your skills to the next level.

Blending incredibly life-like and accurate model physics with beautiful cutting-edge graphics and a multitude of unique features, Phoenix is a fantastic package for beginners and professional model pilots alike.

World-class professional
physics engine
Developed, tested and approved by champion pilots and 3D Master flyers, Phoenix’s physics have a reputation Worldwide for ultimate realism and accuracy - straight out of the box.
More than 150 detailed models to fly and enjoyMore than 150 detailed
models to fly and enjoy
Phoenix includes all styles of R/C models including helicopters, airplanes, floatplanes, autogyros, tilt-rotors and much more - many designed for Phoenix by the original model designers or official pilots.

Phoenix is also the only R/C sim to include official models from E-Flite, JR, ParkZone and Hangar 9.

An infinite number of
fantastic sites to explore
Over 25 beautiful Photofield sites are featured such as Club Fields, Air Strips, Slope-Soaring sites, Water Sceneries and a range of exotic locations from around the World using our High Definition Photofield technology.
Introducing InfinityScapeIntroducing
InfinityScape
InfinityScape sites are not like ordinary 3D terrains. Each InfinityScape site is procedually generated every time you fly, and you control the look and feel of the scenery. With InfinityScape there are no map boundaries - range as far and wide as you want to, and every metre of terrain is as detailed as the

Unleash your imagination
with PhoenixBuilder
PhoenixBuilder is the free companion toolset for Phoenix that lets you create new models, flying sites or colour schemes quickly and easily.
Models
Import a visual mesh from any popular 3D modelling package, then add physics objects such as wings, propellers, rotors, gear and much more to define how your new model will fly - then export to Phoenix, or publish online for others to fly, enjoy and rate.
Flying Sites
Take any 360x180 cubic panoramic photograph, import it into PhoenixBuilder and add collision objects, starting positions, water areas and lighting to create you,brr site, then either export or publish it for others to enjoy.
Colour Schemes
Open any Phoenix model, then create and swap any texture to define your new scheme ready for selection in Phoenix.

Next-Generation
graphics engine
Phoenix’s advanced rendering engine makes you feel like you are right on the field, including:

• Advanced lighting and smoke effects
• Moving control surfaces
• High Dynamic Range (HDR)
• Real-time glow effects
• Full support for stereoscopic 3D

Our engine is also fully optimised so you don’t need a cutting-edge computer to enjoy all of the features and functionality.

Fully-Featured Online
Multiplayer
Don’t just fly solo! Phoenix includes a free complete Internet Online Multiplayer system which lets you find and fly with other pilots from around the globe.

Learn new techniques from other pilots with advanced Spectating facilities which let you see another user’s stick movements as they fly.

Chat with other pilots using our full Voice-Chat functionality, or compete in fun online competitions against up to 3 other pilots.


*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*THIS APP REQUIRES A DONGLE *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*

To successfully use Phoenix, you will need the following:
Note - this needs the dongle and a radio control transmitter - it will NOT work without both Dongles can be obtained from Hobby King
Here: Wireless 9 in1 Simulator Adapter
(this is connected via a compatible receiver)

• IBM-compatible PC computer with 1.0 Ghz Pentium 3/4 or AMD Athlon/64 compatible processor

• Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 operating system
• 256MB system memory (RAM)
• 1.5 GB free, uncompressed hard-disk space*
• ATI Radeon 9800/NVidia Geforce Ti4200 with at least 128MB memory
• Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or higher
• DVD-ROM Drive for installation
• 1 free USB 1.1/2.0 port
• 100% DirectX 9 compatible sound card (optional)

Or alternatively:

• An Intel-based Apple Macintosh computer running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or 7 under one of the following systems:

• Bootcamp (recommended)
• VMWare Fusion (latest version)
• Parallels (latest version)

More information on using Bootcamp can be found here on the Apple website.

Phoenix does not run on older non-Intel Macintosh computers, or the Apple OSX operating system.

Phoenix is supplied with its own USB interface which must be connected to the training port of a compatible radio/transmitter in order to successfully control the simulated models. Some makes/models of radio may require an extra adaptor. A full list of compatible radios can be found below:

• All JR MC/MX (no adaptor required) - ** MC-series requires "DSC Interface" Accessory **

• Spektrum DX6 / DX6i / DX7 / DX7S / DX8 / DSX9 / DSX10 / DX10t / DX18 (no adaptor required)*

* Please note that the DX7 Special Edition "SE" version is not compatible with Phoenix

• Spektrum DX5e older-style with SIDE training port ("DX5e adaptor" required)

• Spektrum DX5e new-style with REAR training port (no adaptor required)

• All Futaba ("Futaba/Hitec round" or "Futaba square" adaptor required)

• Futaba FX-18 with 2.5mm stereo training port ("Futaba FX-18" adaptor required)

• Hitec Aurora (no adaptor required)

• All Hitec except "Aurora" ("Futaba/Hitec adaptor" required - "Aurora" requires no adaptor)

• All Multiplex ("Multiplex" adaptor required)

• All Sanwa RD and RDS series ("Sanwa adaptor" required)

• E-sky ETB41 2.4 ghz (no adaptor required)

• Other E-sky ("Mini-DIN adaptor" required)

• Co-Pilot ("Mini-DIN adaptor" required)

• Blade CX, CP, CP+, CP Pro – ("RTMAMINIDIN - PHOENIX MINI-DIN (ESKY) adapter" is required)

• Blade CX2, CX3, CP Pro 2, Blade SR – no adapter is needed

• Parkzone Transmitters with training jack ("DX5e adaptor" required)

• Art-tech 100B (no adaptor required)

• Art-tech 100C ("Art-tech 100C adaptor" required)

• Walkera 2401, 2601 (Using "MINI-DIN adaptor" supplied with transmitter)

• Walkera 2402, 2602 ("Walkera 2801 adaptor" required)

• Walkera 2801 ("Walkera 2801 adaptor" required)

Please note that the following transmitters are not supported:

• USB controller devices and joysticks
• Spektrum DX7 "SE" version (This radio has no training output for R/C simulators)
• Hobbyzone transmitters and any transmitter included with ParkZone or E-Flite Ultra Micro products
• All Walkera except 2401, 2601, 2402, 2602 and 2801 (see above)
• Any other transmitter without a compatible training port