Glenn Stratton Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Just booted up the sim and advised about upgrade so said yes, and it's v5! Downloading it now so fingers crossed all ok. Edited By Glenn Stratton on 17/02/2014 16:30:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks Glenn. Yep is been released. Downloading now. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hmmm. Seems I can only download 5-20% before I get an error each time. Seems from other forums I am not the only one. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 I got to about 85% then it stopped, now their servers are busy, try again later!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 I've been trying to download it for the last hour. Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 17/02/2014 19:01:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I just get "there was an error downloading this file-would you like to try again?" Nowt ever simple is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 yeah not working for me either , furthest I've got is 3% Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 17/02/2014 19:01:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Keep getting "All of our download servers are busy. Please try later." High demand I think. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Bit popular me thinks, John! Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 17/02/2014 19:00:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 That's what I'm getting now Kevin, hopefully next day or two it'll quieten down and we can get on and download & enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yes, I keep getting thrown off part way so have given up. VERY bad control over this update then, as "Server Demand" should never be a reason for engaged in process downloads to be aborted, the server should be set up to only accept the downloads it can deal adequately with! Hope someone on their IT dept gets skinned....................... Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 17/02/2014 18:59:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Note some posts from a duplicate thread have been added to this earlier thread. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Emailed phoenix support about an hour ago and got this back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the update John, good to know what's going on, or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Have now sucessfully downloaded it and got it running. Like Creator, "Builder" is standalone, not integrated, so don't look in menus, its in the windows program list and a desktop icon. As to converting old schemes, etc....................the info may be there, but its not obvious!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Posted by Dave Bran on 17/02/2014 21:52:06: Have now sucessfully downloaded it and got it running. Like Creator, "Builder" is standalone, not integrated, so don't look in menus, its in the windows program list and a desktop icon. As to converting old schemes, etc....................the info may be there, but its not obvious!! Are the physics any better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I'm thinking of getting this, found a vendor selling it for 50 quid with a cable (split DX5 combos apparently), is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispin church Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 download now in a lot smaller files still not normal download speeds but better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stratton Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Hi Monz, I was hoping that someone more experienced would reply to your query! I brought it just before Christmas for the same price, I'm impressed but then again this is my first sim! I have no regrets about forking out the fifty notes, lots of features, you can adjust the models sizes & characteristics, use your local weather or customise it. Lots of other bits that I've not explored yet! My opinion is yes, it's worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 tried up dating this morning , still fails , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichFR Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Updating mine now will let you know how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichFR Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Nope not having it will keep trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Smith Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Finally managed to update this morning!! From my initial tests, I'm not convinced it's a step forward. Flying my fave model (Hawk Trainer), it seems to behave very strangely compared to V4. First thing I noticed is that the throttle response on take off is much more immediate and, whilst I've never flown a real turbine jet, I'm not sure it's as realistic as it used to be in the previous version. Then, unless I'm being particularly thick, there doesn't appear to be any smoke option for this model anymore. However, most significantly, if you try to do continuous loops with this model, it seems to take on a mind of its own and spirals all over the place... I know my flying skills are still at "novice" level, but even I could do clean loop in version 4!! It seems to also have quite a strong tendency to self level compared to the previous version. Has anyone else managed to upgrade and try this yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Finally managed to download it!! Took the option not to download the video`s and it completed it first time. First impression - no change!! I am completely underwhelmed. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have just posted this on RC Groups as I just happened to be there:- Loaded and running. I don't seem to have any of the problems mentioned above and I get the feeling that the simulator is running the way that the programmers intended. However, a BIG PROBLEM in my opinion is the way the models are set up, "out of the box" so to speak. For instance, thrust/power - all of the models I have tried have unlimited vertical capability. The Parkzone T28 just keeps going straight up and up. Really? Also, most of the models I have tried have a very strong self-righting component - something I didn't always get with, say, the Parkzone T28, again, in version 4. My point is this - its no good Phoenix saying "you can alter the flight characteristics in the edit menu until it feels right" One of the MAIN POINTS about the sim is that it should replicate the actual model's behaviour. ie the simulator should be SHOWING ME, REALISTICALLY, how a model will fly if I go out and buy it. Obviously, with the vast majority of models, I DON'T KNOW WHAT FEELS RIGHT BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER FLOWN ONE. The simulator should not be waiting for me to alter the model's parameters so that it becomes more realistic. Sure, I should be able to alter the model's control throws so that it rolls more, or less, quickly. But unlimited vertical - that would require me to fit a more powerful power-train ie the model is not flying "out of the box". I feel sure that Horizon Hobby were not shown version 5 before it was released, otherwise they would surely have stopped it. I have both Phoenix and Realflight 6.5 and, until now, have hardly ever used Realflight because it seems somehow clunky in comparison. But version 5, frankly, is just not good enough. In my opinion, apart from the obvious bugs mentioned by others, even a "properly" working version 5 will need an awful lot of work by the programmers before it starts doing its job properly. Ian PS can someone please answer the question posed, above? Will System Restore get me back to version 4? (with all my previous variants which have now disappeared) PPS apologies for the caps but I'm hoping Phoenix may read this and I would like them to get the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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