Phoenix the best sim?

[ffs racing]

I've been reading and it sounds like the most popular SIM seems to be Phoenix. I would love to get a sim to learn on due to the fact that the money I will save in broken parts will pay for it's self. Price isn't a big deal quality and learning is what I'm after. I looked at real flight but there dosnt seem to be as many helicopters. I'd love to hear from people that have had experience rather than someone at the hobby shop trying to sell me the most expensive one. Thanks

[Gate88]

Phoenix is your best option.

[simon1]

I have used real flight, flight sim and I have pheonix and pheonix in my opinion is way more realistic and moved my flying up a level, its an invaluable tool

[Aup123]

I use Phoneix and would recommend it to anyone. Very realistic and is updated with new model all the time.

[Darwil]

I've tried the cheaper ones - Realitycraft helimaster and FMS the free one and have bought Phoenix 2 days ago and can honestly say there is no comparison; the cheaper ones are ok if you're learning to fly small fp helis but useless when you progress. They give you an idea of what the sticks do but that's about it.
Phoenix gives you a much more realistic idea of what's going to happen, the graphics are considerably better, the camera follow is much better, there are more setup options on so on.
DON'T BOTHER WITH ANYTHING ELSE, IT WILL BE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.
Good luck and safe flying
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[snotvis]

Real flight G5 is good......but It cost twice the price and you can't use your own TX...Phoenix all the way imho.

[Rob O]

I'v got both and for Helis Pheonix wins hands down every time as for fixed wing thats a different matter and Realflight is way better , So as it's Helis you're into get yourself a copy of Pheonix . Plus it's way cheaper as well . Rob .

[Zeeflyboy]

I'v got both and for Helis Pheonix wins hands down every time as for fixed wing thats a different matter and Realflight is way better , So as it's Helis you're into get yourself a copy of Pheonix . Plus it's way cheaper as well . Rob .

This is true... I wish Phoenix would put a bit more time into their fixed wing physics.

But for heli's it's second to none. I do find it a bit harder in the sim than in real life though - not sure why.

[ShinySideUp]

I'v got both and for Helis Pheonix wins hands down every time as for fixed wing thats a different matter and Realflight is way better , So as it's Helis you're into get yourself a copy of Pheonix . Plus it's way cheaper as well . Rob .

I bought Phoenix to learn heli's but also found it very good for fixed wing and after using Phoenix for a while I bought myself a plank and it was like flying the sim. I have had many flights with the fixed wing and thanks to the simulator I haven't crashed it once or even come near (I did plonk it into the ground on the very first flight () but that was because I didn't set up the servo position so not a flying error).

Yes, get Phoenix as using your own transmitter is the real winning point.

Martin

[guest222]

Buy mine for £40 I don't fly anymore so it's surplus to requirements

[BIGUS NIKUS]

I've had Reflex XTR but Phoenix wins hand down in every way. Its the pilot's choice simply because of the amount of downloads and updates readilly available which keeps the interest up, plus the quality is up there but make sure your PC/Laptop has a decent graphics card tho..

Thumbs up from me

[Cagey]

Not for me.

Well someone has to be the party pooper, might as well be me. Phoenix is very good no doubt about that, but I find the scale depth perception is all wrong, plus the flying speed seems to be a mite too fast with regards to stick input, mainly with a 450. Using my DX6i it gives me undemanded throttle inputs, not uncontrollable, just irritating. Plank functions often can't be allocated to their chosen switches as well. I have read in other forums that there are Dx6i issues with Phoenix sometimes, maybe I'm unlucky with mine, but for now it's a big NO.

[tiddler]

Phoenix is by far the best heli investment you will ever make. I use a DX6I with it and it works perfectly with no issues at all.

There's no way a computer 2D display can ever reproduce 100% accurately how you will see things in real life, but a lot of the depth perception in the sim depends on how you have the camera and display set up.

Oh and yes, its very easy to set up the switches for full 6 channel heli and fixed wing flaps, landing gear etc functionality. See here >>>> http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/phoeni...tionality.html

[robbo45]

i agree with the others, phoenix is such great value and you get free up date all the time

[Cagey]

In reply to your post Graham, I accept that with a bit of effort I'll get the functions up and running okay with the aid of your link, nice one buddy. As for the display set up, tried as many different ones as are available, still unrealistic for my peepers. Must add though that having had several goes on my sons which has a 40" screen to run on, does improve matters, just not enough.