John Morrall Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hi Guys - After reading posts about simulators & Phoenix, as a newbie coming into winter. I have obtained Phoenix 5. Having read previously that 5 is not as realistic as 4 has given me some concerns regarding it's usefulness in providing a degree of training ? I would advise that so far I have set up to use for a Blade 35oqx quad, which I have in fact ordered & a Hobbyzone Delta Ray, which I'm interested in buying. With version 5, both of these have proven to fly quite easily on the simulator - Too easily given my lack of experience. The other day I had a screen message that updates were available, so did a download (5 v) & there is now a tangible difference in the flying characteristics, so I'm wondering if this issue has been addressed? As a novice, I myself lack the knowledge to comment & would appreciate any opinion from your good selves, as to the realism of this latest update & the value as a training aid?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.B. Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hi John. I also have Phoenix 5V. There is a function under edit model that enables you to increase the difficulty of each model but at the end of the day flying a simm is not like flying an actual model. Having said that they are a great training aid. When instructing new pilots it is clear which ones have spent time on a Simm and who hasn't. The ones who have progress much quicker. A simm will help with orientation and help waggling the sticks around to become 2nd nature rather than having stop and think. Plus crashes are a lot cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 They also let you experiment with aerobatics without going home with a bag of balsa!!! I think there have been 2 updates to V5 in the last few days I have noticed that since the second one I need to trim some left aileron to get straight and level any one else noticed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichFR Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 As MrB said change the difficulty of the model I find them too easy on 50% I always up them to 100% but I think many models still adjust the throws etc to a reasonable amount. We sometimes have an online session on here but haven't recently. Maybe time we did I haven't much real flight time so cant comment on its realism too much but it has taught me to fly a Bixler 2 on my own. Edited By RichFR on 25/11/2014 16:54:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve tomlin Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I never knew you could change the difficulty, perhaps an A10 isn't that simple to fly after all. Edited By steve tomlin on 25/11/2014 21:15:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Sharp Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I upgraded from 4 to 5 with no problems in realistic quality, I run a Nvidia Geforce 8800 GT with no problems, which is fairly old in todays standards, compared to the new stuff thats out... I have 2 questions: Do most people run phoenix on standard graphics card pc's/laptops? Are there any of you guys out there who are graphic card/computer savvy? I am intrigued to hear what you have to say Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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