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Hi, Everybody. I would like to share my experience with Phoenix, as a complete newbie.
Just a bit about me- I'm 54. In my early 20's, I flew control line planks for 3 years, but then got married & money was tight, etc. I enjoyed the flying, but other things got in the way. (like kids, a mortgage, etc
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So last year someone bought me a PicooZ for Xmas, and it was interesting but frustrating. So this Xmas, someone bought me an Esky Lama. That was it, I was hooked. already looking at what to buy next
I found this forum, and saw that all the newbies were advised to get Phoenix. I was lucky enough to see someone on here selling his at a good price, so I bought it. (Thanks, Mikee!)
So, if everyone isn't bored yet, my thoughts about Phoenix: -
IT'S BRILLIANT!
And now a more considered critique - the CD installed perfectly, and I then went online and upgraded to 2.0q. Again, absolutely no problems, a breeze to update.
I connected my bog standard Esky 4 channel Tx, and it calibrated 1st time, no problems. I was able to fly a heli within minutes of starting.
I looked at the available models, and saw there is a Blade CX2 and a Lama. Both helis are roughly the same size and flying characteristics as mine. I tried them both, and apart from the tail not rotating as fast as it should, the flying characteristics are indistinguishable from the real thing. I looked at the model, made a quick adjustment, and the heli piros a lot faster.
Now, my lack of flying experience means that I can't say that the other models are as realistic, but I'm sure they are.
I have tried some of the bigger helis, and they are quite a handful! It seems to me, though, that hours of practice with Phoenix will mean it will me a lot less of a shock when I upgrade to a bigger non-coax heli. Also, that once I am (hopefully) flying something bigger, I can practise manoeuvres on Phoenix before trying them on the flying field.
So, once again a big thumbs up for Phoenix.
Last point - how does Phoenix stack up against other sims on the market?
Well, I got FMS with my heli. It's good enough to teach you what control does what, but that's about it. I also tried HeliSimRC, another free sim. It's better than FMS by a long chalk, but not in the same league as Phoenix.
I also tried some other free sims that are around. They are not even worth a mention, collision detection a joke, physics so unrealistic.
So, if any newbie has made it to the end of this post, I would just like to endorse what all the experienced guys say on here - Get Phoenix as soon as you can. Long term, it will a) save you a fortune and b) improve your flying.
All the best.
Just a bit about me- I'm 54. In my early 20's, I flew control line planks for 3 years, but then got married & money was tight, etc. I enjoyed the flying, but other things got in the way. (like kids, a mortgage, etc
)So last year someone bought me a PicooZ for Xmas, and it was interesting but frustrating. So this Xmas, someone bought me an Esky Lama. That was it, I was hooked. already looking at what to buy next
I found this forum, and saw that all the newbies were advised to get Phoenix. I was lucky enough to see someone on here selling his at a good price, so I bought it. (Thanks, Mikee!)
So, if everyone isn't bored yet, my thoughts about Phoenix: -
IT'S BRILLIANT!
And now a more considered critique - the CD installed perfectly, and I then went online and upgraded to 2.0q. Again, absolutely no problems, a breeze to update.
I connected my bog standard Esky 4 channel Tx, and it calibrated 1st time, no problems. I was able to fly a heli within minutes of starting.
I looked at the available models, and saw there is a Blade CX2 and a Lama. Both helis are roughly the same size and flying characteristics as mine. I tried them both, and apart from the tail not rotating as fast as it should, the flying characteristics are indistinguishable from the real thing. I looked at the model, made a quick adjustment, and the heli piros a lot faster.
Now, my lack of flying experience means that I can't say that the other models are as realistic, but I'm sure they are.
I have tried some of the bigger helis, and they are quite a handful! It seems to me, though, that hours of practice with Phoenix will mean it will me a lot less of a shock when I upgrade to a bigger non-coax heli. Also, that once I am (hopefully) flying something bigger, I can practise manoeuvres on Phoenix before trying them on the flying field.
So, once again a big thumbs up for Phoenix.
Last point - how does Phoenix stack up against other sims on the market?
Well, I got FMS with my heli. It's good enough to teach you what control does what, but that's about it. I also tried HeliSimRC, another free sim. It's better than FMS by a long chalk, but not in the same league as Phoenix.
I also tried some other free sims that are around. They are not even worth a mention, collision detection a joke, physics so unrealistic.
So, if any newbie has made it to the end of this post, I would just like to endorse what all the experienced guys say on here - Get Phoenix as soon as you can. Long term, it will a) save you a fortune and b) improve your flying.
All the best.
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