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    Is it worth getting a sim? specifically Phoenix?

    I currently own 3 helis, mCPx, trex 450 and trex 500. I can hover all three confidently and move around in gentle circuits (mostly tail in at the moment). I haven't crashed either of the bigger helis yet (the mCPx crashes almost every flight at least once!!!) but am also not really progressing much.
    I'm happy to spend £70 on a sim, but only if it will make a difference to my flying. Is it really like flying the real thing? do the skills transfer well enough? I assume that my DX6i will be adequate to use with Phoenix?

    Thanks for any advice

    Ian
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    Absolutely! A sim is totally essential in my opinion. It will help you throughout your flying life! Everyone uses a sim. Imagine trying to learn piro-flips or inverted flying etc without it?? Very expensive lesson!
    Very proud to be an Align-Trex.co.uk Team Pilot!

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    • #3
      Dani, I haven't even seen one running... apart from about 18 years ago, when they were first coming on the market. Back then they bore no resemblance to flying a real heli.

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      • #4
        Re: Is it worth getting a sim? specifically Phoenix?

        Worth every penny. It is a must in a hobby like this unless fund is not limited. You could tweak the settings to fly as close to your real model. Nothing substitutes the real thing but it mostly teaches your memory/muscle reflex on your thumb nor finger to react to the model esp when it is crashing without even thinking.
        Julius

        Gaui X3 Fubar
        Trex 500 Vbar
        Trex 550 Vbar
        Compass 6HV BD3SX
        Compass 7HV HC3SX
        Compass Chronos HC3SX

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        • #5
          have a look at the phoenix demo site if you havent allready. I was sceptical at first, but there is no doubt they are very useful in saving you lots of crashes and teaching you loads. I bought one some time back, and at times I love it, and at other times it can bore you to tears. Use it alongside your helis and particularly with the cold, dark wet times ahead get on as much as you can, and you will progress quicker. There is possibly more of an argument against not needing one now, with helis like the mcpx, nano, and 130x, all having "bounce ability" and tiny repair costs compared to the more conventional cp heli that hates being crashed, but despite this, I think you should still get the sim. It really becomes very usefull as you begin to flip and roll.





          trex 550 (HC3SX)
          trex 600 nitro le (beastx)
          compass 6HV (Spirit)
          dx8.....





          its not my dog by the way.


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          • #6
            Is it worth getting a sim? specifically Phoenix?

            If you want to push your flying then a sim is a must....unless you have really really deep pockets
            Neil

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            Raptor 30, OS32, on its way to being FBL (and leccy?)
            Trex 450 Pro, Beastx, Savox 0257, DS520
            Blade 180CFX
            DX9 & DX7
            Too many planks...

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            • #7
              Ok, I'm pretty much sold... I'm guessing that judging by the number of posts in the Phoenix forum, that's probably the one to go with?
              Do I need to buy anything else, like cable or is it go to go with my DX6i?

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              • #8
                Phoenix comes with a Spektrum adapter I believe so just plug it in, follow the instructions and away you go!
                Very proud to be an Align-Trex.co.uk Team Pilot!

                SAB                Goblin 700 / V-Bar Blueline 5.3 Pro
                Trex 600 EFL Pro / V-Bar Silverline 5.3 Pro
                Trex 500 FBL /                 Beast X
                Futaba 8FG

                Proud Owner of 2 EGS Awards

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                • #9
                  My internet connection at home is too slow to attempt to download any more than about 50Mb files... so unless the demo's less than that, I will have to jump in and buy the real deal.

                  Any suggestions on where to buy? what version etc?

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                  • #10
                    With this being updatable you can buy it second hand but I spotted it brand new for £52 posted on ebay

                    PHOENIX RC FLIGHT SIMULATOR V3-V4 LATEST VERSION FREE ADAPTER LEAD! | eBay

                    Looks like the real deal and at a good price

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by ianmat View Post
                      My internet connection at home is too slow to attempt to download any more than about 50Mb files... so unless the demo's less than that, I will have to jump in and buy the real deal.

                      Any suggestions on where to buy? what version etc?
                      Doesn't matter what version you buy - updates to the latest/greatest are free. In reality, you're buying the adapter cable! I bought a box with V3 in it, and immediately upgraded to V4.

                      Top tip - don't try to fly the small models on it - I personally find them too small on screen and too flightly. My personal preference is the Henseleit TDR on Phoenix which somehow feels like flying my 130x in real life!
                      Tom
                      sigpic Synergy E7SE - Kontronic Helijive 120+ ESC, vBar Neo
                      SAB Goblin 630 Competition                       - Castle Edge 120HV, vBar Neo
                      Blade 700X - Castle Edge 160HV ESC, Mini vBar
                      Logo 550SXv2 - Castle 130LV ESC, vBar Neo
                      .... and a Gaui X3
                      Spektrum DX8 ; Mikado VBC ; RealFlight 7 & neXt sims                       ... and two EGS'



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                      • #12
                        Is it worth getting a sim? specifically Phoenix?

                        I was going to say that if you got Phoenix some of us go online and fly together, really useful as mistakes can be pointed out or advice given etc...but if your internet is slow you might struggle
                        Neil

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                        Raptor 30, OS32, on its way to being FBL (and leccy?)
                        Trex 450 Pro, Beastx, Savox 0257, DS520
                        Blade 180CFX
                        DX9 & DX7
                        Too many planks...

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                        • #13
                          My internet connection is fast enough to game online (World of Tanks, World of Warplanes etc) but downloading large files takes a while and kills the bandwidth for everyone else. I suppose I can leave large files to download overnight.

                          I'll take a punt with that ebay version for £50, the guy's got 100% positive feedback and looks legit.

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                          • #14
                            I'd avoid ebay as a few have been caught out before. Spend a little extra and get the real deal from a trusted supplier:

                            Phoenix RC (free upgrade) Simulator v3 - Flight Simulator - ALIGN-TREX.co.uk
                            Very proud to be an Align-Trex.co.uk Team Pilot!

                            SAB                            Goblin 700 / V-Bar Blueline 5.3 Pro
                            Trex 600 EFL Pro / V-Bar Silverline 5.3 Pro
                            Trex 500 FBL /                             Beast X
                            Futaba 8FG

                            Proud Owner of 2 EGS Awards

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                            • #15
                              Too late, I've bought it... I did a detailed check of the guy's feedback and reckon he's ok.

                              I paid by Paypal so any issues I'll get my money back.

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