Discussion Phoenix is now available.

[Technex]

I'm still disappointed about the undesirable performance on some systems... Something going on in the coding during online play, gives bad framerate issues even at a stable FPS (Jumping camera/heli)... Seems fine single player. Lags (local not network) even with just one other person online... Lowest GFX settings.

Latest DirectX, graphics drivers and a system in tip-top shape. Had the same issue in Windows 7 and Vista, I hear it's the same in XP too.

My main PC is just fine, but that's not really the point...

Oh, and it also seems to crash while joining online sessions, unless you set the capability mode to Windows Vista or XP.

Still a great sim don't get me wrong . Love the feel of the helis currently.

[flyinghigh]

Originally Posted by gravityKills

>> to have a "time of day" slider
how should that work? the backgrounds are pictures.

If you want to make it more difficult, you can paint your model all black.

And maybe turn the Gamma down a bit .

[ChuckTseeker]

"YES!" 2 new models

thanks and please keep them coming

cheers chuck

[gravityKills]

Originally Posted by flyinghigh

And maybe turn the Gamma down a bit .

and try to fly with only one eye open

[simon737]

E-Flite 4 site added, can anyone who's flown the real version comment on the likeness of the sim version?

[whopper]

Another new model released......

Pilotage Ilyushin IL-2
Scale electric warbird

This model is now available for download from your automatic updates list if you have version 2.5 installed.

If you do not have version 2.5 installed, please download and install it now from the downloads page.

[Wilit run? 353]

I think they should have put that one in the scale section as there are too many electric scales

[js3862]

Hey all, new Phoenix user here in the States. I figured I would jump in and buy it before Horizon got their fingers in the pot. So far I really like the sim with the only negative being the lack of 3D fields. Other than that it seems to be a pretty good program.

Are there any tips or things I should know about setting up for online flying? Do I need to modify my router or firewall settings? I tried the other night and was able to get onto a server running in the UK but, I want to make sure I'm setup correctly as to not cause problems for anyone else.

Thanks!

MfG,

js3862

[gravityKills]

Originally Posted by js3862

Hey all, new Phoenix user here in the States. I figured I would jump in and buy it before Horizon got their fingers in the pot. So far I really like the sim with the only negative being the lack of 3D fields. Other than that it seems to be a pretty good program.

Are there any tips or things I should know about setting up for online flying? Do I need to modify my router or firewall settings? I tried the other night and was able to get onto a server running in the UK but, I want to make sure I'm setup correctly as to not cause problems for anyone else.

Thanks!

MfG,

js3862

yes, you should open a bunch of ports in the firewall and enable network address translation NAT in the router.
Check the Phoenix support page, there is all you need.

About setting up, I'd recommend a vanilla program on the Tx in heli mode / 1 servo per channel. Calibrate, set idle up throttle to 100 %, enable throttle hold and that's it.

Don't worry about me turning into a Horizon fanboy but at least I'm a happy customer. Got my DX7SE back from Horizon UK today, for service / repair / testing. Really quick and I got a very fair deal

[Technex]

Phoenix v2.5.t update

• T-Rex 450 PRO tail-rotor now breaks correctly
• Better model centering on binoculars view
• Objects do not leap as greatly from water after a fast dive
• Models no longer break on impact in Hover Training/Torque Training (excluding props & rotors)
• Larger models now start at correct height during torque training
• Fixed some rare issues with fuel running out & resetting
• BA609 now emits smoke correctly
• Water sounds now fade correctly with distance
• All tilt-rotor blades now break correctly on impact
• Added support for folding props
• Fixed issue with deleting the currently in-use control profile

[gravityKills]

Originally Posted by Technex

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• BA609 now emits smoke correctly
...

Burn baby burn

I noticed some memory leak in multiplayer, about 100 k per second. Not sure if it's a new problem, but it got a bit sluggish after a while. Might have been a random issue, though. It also crashed while trying to log into one particular session.

[Wilit run? 353]

Originally Posted by Technex

Phoenix v2.5.t update


• Added support for folding props

Hmmmmmmmm..... a folding prop eh?

now what Horizon plane requires a folding prop?

My wish is for them to make a multiplex blizzard but somehow i dont think so

[barny]

Originally Posted by Wilit run? 353

Hmmmmmmmm..... a folding prop eh?

now what Horizon plane requires a folding prop?

My wish is for them to make a multiplex blizzard but somehow i dont think so

*smile* I'm a big Multiplex-Fan

I wish for the full range of MPX-models in this SIM.