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Phoenix Sim Beta Updates

We are now up to revision d in the V4 Beta. With revision d comes many fixes and improvements.
I know a lot of people are having issues updating their beta version. If this is the case, download your update straight from the Phoenix website.

http://www.phoenix-simv3.com/news.asp
 

Phoenix RC Releases Version 4 Beta

I will be installing this and checking it out first chance I get. (Probably tonight) I will certainly be reporting back on how it is. Check back for more details.


Version 4.0.a BETA e18_phoenix_4_logo

We are pleased to announce that the first BETA release of the new 4.0 version is now available from our Downloads page.

Please note that this is a BETA release, and so may contain bugs or issues that will not be in the final version. You must have at least version 3.0.s installed before using this update.

Version 4.0 BETA Update

This update will upgrade your v3.0.s software to the latest 4.0.a BETA version. Please make sure you have at least v3.0.s installed before applying this update.

Click here to download version 4.0a Beta.

Program Updates
If you have version 3.0 or above installed, please use the Automatic Updates system to install new program updates, new models and new flying sites. This is accessed through your System > Check for updates menu.

If you have an earlier version, first check which version you currently have installed and then download the appropriate update from the options here.

 

Blade Announces Blade 500 3D and 500 X

Blade 500 X

 

  • Spektrumā„¢ AR7200BX DSMXĀ® Receiver with Integrated BeastXā„¢ Flybarless Technology
  • 425mm Carbon Fiber Main Blades
  • Single-Piece, Carbon Side Frames
  • CNC Machined Aluminum Head Block
  • CNC Machined Aluminum Swash Plate
  • Triple Ball Bearing Supported Hardened Steel Main Shaft
  • Spektrum S300 Digital Servos with S400G digital tail servo
  • E-fliteĀ® 520H 1320Kv Brushless Motor
  • E-fliteĀ® 6S 22.2V 2900mAh 30C Li-Po Battery
  • E-fliteĀ® 70A S-BEC Speed Control
  • Aluminum Tail Boom
  • Belt-Driven Tail Rotor with Thrust Bearings in the Grips
  • Weighted Tail Blade Hardware

For more info click here

Blade 500 3D

 
  • E-fliteĀ® G210HL Micro Heading Lock MEMS Gyro
  • 425mm Carbon Fiber Main Blades
  • Single-Piece, Carbon Side Frames
  • CNC Machined Aluminum Head Block
  • CNC Machined Aluminum Swash Plate
  • Triple Ball Bearing Supported Hardened Steel Main Shaft
  • Spektrum S300 Digital Servos with S400G digital tail servo
  • E-fliteĀ® 520H 1320Kv Brushless Motor
  • E-fliteĀ® 6S 22.2V 2900mAh 30C Li-Po Battery
  • E-fliteĀ® 70A S-BEC Speed Control

For more info click here

 

Blade Anounces Blade 300X

The nimble BladeĀ® 300 X BNF packs big 3D performance into a compact 300-size frame that’s small enough to fly in many indoor spaces. At the heart of its amazing performance is the Spektrumā„¢ AR7200BX Flybarless Control System with integrated BeastX technology. The amazing precision and agility this system makes possible perfectly complements the impressive power of the E-fliteĀ® 320H, 4500Kv brushless motor and high-output 3S 30C Li-Po battery.

 

  • The ultimate 300-size, Bind-N-Fly heli experience
  • BeastXā„¢ flybarless stabilization integrated into receiver
  • Belt-driven tail rotor with weighted tail blade hardware
  • Tail grips with thrust bearings
  • AR7200BX 7-Channel DSMX Flybarless Control System installed
  • E-fliteĀ® 320H 4500Kv brushless motor installed
  • E-fliteĀ® 25A S-BEC brushless ESC installed
  • Includes E-flite 3S 1350mAh 30C Li-Po battery
  • Includes DC Li-Po charger

Click here for more information

 

Phoenix RC Sim Version 4!

e18_phoenix_4_logo2012 sees the release of Phoenix 4 with a host of new features and added functionality to improve the whole flight sim experience and move it to a new level of enjoyment and virtual reality.

Its stunning graphics and incredibly realistic physics are among the best of any desktop flight simulation and you get hundreds of aircraft to fly. The Phoenix virtual hangar is constantly expanding with free aircraft downloads that include many of the hottest new releases from E-flite, ParkZone, Hangar 9, Blade and more. Also is the option of flying online with friends and instructors or with three unique AI flying buddies that demonstrate proper techniques while they fly with you.

Features

• InfinityScapeā„¢ 3D landscapes – break the map barrier and fly forever over beautiful, ever-changing terrain that you create and control

• Over 175 accurately modeled and detailed helis, airplanes, float planes, autogyros and more

• In-cockpit and chase camera views

• Fully functional Spektrum DX5e DSMXā„¢ transmitter/controller

• Incredibly accurate flybarless heli physics

• Dozens of stunning, photo-panoramic club, slope soaring and waterfront flying sites to explore

• Free downloads of new models, flying sites and features as they become available

• Internet/LAN multiplayer mode with voice-chat lets you fly with or learn from other pilots around the world

• Support for TrackIRĀ® and nVIDIA 3D VisionĀ®

Infinity Scoope

Break the map barrier. No longer confined to the limits of a map the revolutionary new InfinityScape landscape generator lets pilots fly well beyond the horizon over beautiful, ever-changing 3D terrain that they create and control. And it can all be taken in from thrilling in-cockpit or stunning external chase camera views.

Visit Horizon Hobby UK for more info

 
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