News
Here you can find out what is happening in the world of Phoenix, including new models, flying sites and program updates.
New User-created Flying Site
7th May 2013
Augsburg Sportshall
Photographic panoramic flying site
Created by: Otto Heinlein
Created by: Otto Heinlein
• This flying site is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
30th April 2013
Thunder Tiger Raptor .90 G4
3D/Aerobatic performance helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
15th April 2013
Blade Nano CP-X
Micro electric helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
Hobbyzone Firebird Stratos
2nd April 2013
HobbyZone Firebird Stratos
Twin electric trainer airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Update Available
13th March 2013
Version 4.0.p
New features, improvements and fixes:
• Several graphics optimisations
• Moved several models into different categories
• Resolved an issue with counter-rotating propellers
• Moved several models into different categories
• Resolved an issue with counter-rotating propellers
Please note that to avoid possible confusion, there was no "4.0.o" update released.
• This update is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Update Available
4th March 2013
Version 4.0.n
New features, improvements and fixes:
• Tuned parameters for E-Flite Grasshopper model
• Fixed smoke issues with Rave ENV 90 and Hangar 9 Sukhoi 3.1m models
• Fixed graphical collective pitch issues with SAB Goblin 700, Blade 500 X and Century Radikal G30 models
• Fixed a rare issue with USB 3.0 ports
• Fixed smoke issues with Rave ENV 90 and Hangar 9 Sukhoi 3.1m models
• Fixed graphical collective pitch issues with SAB Goblin 700, Blade 500 X and Century Radikal G30 models
• Fixed a rare issue with USB 3.0 ports
• This update is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
18th February 2013
David Payne F-18 Turbine Hornet
Scale turbine jet
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
5th February 2013
Hangar 9 Pawnee 33%
Large-scale airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New User-created Flying Site
15th January 2013
MFC Gersthofen (v2)
Photographic panoramic flying site
Created by: Otto Heinlein
Created by: Otto Heinlein
• This flying site is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
2nd January 2013
Blade 300-X
Performance electric helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
10th December 2012
Hype RC "U Can Fly"
High-wing electric trainer airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
27th November 2012
Blade 500X
Performance electric helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New User-created Flying Site
27th November 2012
Neussass Sportshall
Photographic panoramic flying site
Created by: Otto Heinlein
Created by: Otto Heinlein
• This flying site is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
22nd November 2012
Blade 130-X
Performance electric helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
19th November 2012
SAB Goblin 700
Performance electric helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
5th November 2012
Hangar 9 Sukhoi 3.1m
Performance aerobatic airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
23rd October 2012
E-Flite Grasshopper
Electric scale airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
8th October 2012
Rave ENV 90 Nitro
Performance glow helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Flying Site Available
24th September 2012
Eli Field R/C Park
Photographic panoramic flying site
• This flying site is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
10th September 2012
Blade MQX
Electric quadcopter
In both "Plus" and "Cross" configurations
In both "Plus" and "Cross" configurations
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New User-created Flying Site
3rd September 2012
Genderkingen Airport (2 versions)
Photographic panoramic flying site
Created by: Otto Heinlein
Created by: Otto Heinlein
• This flying site is now available from the Unofficial section of your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Update Available
29th August 2012
Version 4.0.m
New features, improvements and fixes:
• Fixed rare program crash issue on program exit
• Fixed some issues with windsock/flag shadows
• Fixed issue with shadows on interior sites
• Fixed some issues with turbine sound effects
• Ambient flying-site sound samples re-added
• This update is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
• Fixed some issues with windsock/flag shadows
• Fixed issue with shadows on interior sites
• Fixed some issues with turbine sound effects
• Ambient flying-site sound samples re-added
• This update is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
27th August 2012
Blade 450-X
Electric flybarless helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Update Available
20th August 2012
Version 4.0.l
New features, improvements and fixes:
• Error/Warning tone no longer repeats
• Resolved rare issue with buddies on program exit
• Fixed an issue with some drivers and shaders
• Some E-Flite helicopters renamed
• Fixed some issues when failing to join a multiplayer session
• Fixed an issue with pressing ALT+GR disabling text box input
• Removed some trasparent sections on "P.A. Addiction" and "Mini Ultimate" models
• Improved "Seaking" floats so tail no longer sinks and breaks on water landing
• "HobbyZone SuperCub LP" model moved to "Trainer" section
• "Multiplex MiniMag" model physics tuned
• Fixed an issue with reflections at edges of screen
• Fixed some issues with shadowing and ripples on water
• Fixed an issue with mipmapping
• This update is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
20th August 2012
Century Radikal G-30
Flybarless Gasser Helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
6th August 2012
E-Flite Apprentice 15e
Electric high-wing trainer airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
23rd July 2012
M.A. Whiplash 90 Nitro
Performance flybarless helicopter
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Guide Available
9th July 2012
New guide available
PhoenixCreator manual
• This guide is now available from our Guides page.
New Model Released
25th June 2012
ParkZone S.E.5a
Scale electric airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
12th June 2012
Multiplex MiniMag
Electric high-wing trainer airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New User-created Flying Site
11th June 2012
MFC Gersthofen
Photographic panoramic flying site
Created by: Otto Heinlein
Created by: Otto Heinlein
• This flying site is now available from the Unofficial section of your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
24th May 2012
Precision Aerobatics Addiction
Electric performance airplane (includes several colour schemes)
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New User-created Flying Site
16th May 2012
Pilis, Hungary
Photographic panoramic flying site
Created by: Laszlo Csaba (With thanks to Mike Engel)
Created by: Laszlo Csaba (With thanks to Mike Engel)
• This flying site is now available from the Unofficial section of your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Update Available
16th May 2012
Version 4.0.k
New features, improvements and fixes:
• Improved handling of 3D-site graphics issues on lower-end hardware
• Fixed issues with stored model positions when using hand-launched models
• Fixed an issue with TrackIR support when user has "FreeTrack" software installed
• Fixed an issue with T-Rex 700e 3G model not loading correctly
• Online sessions now use "Session Location" correctly
• Fixed several issues with online stability and memory usage over extended periods of time
• Online user-names and session-names now restricted to only using A-Z, 0-9, _ and ()
• Users can now see who is voice-chatting on the multiplayer toolbar (speech bubble icons)
• Clicking "Go Offline" during an online session now takes you back to the online lobby
• Fixed an issue with flight recorder after multiple model crashes
• Fixed issues with stored model positions when using hand-launched models
• Fixed an issue with TrackIR support when user has "FreeTrack" software installed
• Fixed an issue with T-Rex 700e 3G model not loading correctly
• Online sessions now use "Session Location" correctly
• Fixed several issues with online stability and memory usage over extended periods of time
• Online user-names and session-names now restricted to only using A-Z, 0-9, _ and ()
• Users can now see who is voice-chatting on the multiplayer toolbar (speech bubble icons)
• Clicking "Go Offline" during an online session now takes you back to the online lobby
• Fixed an issue with flight recorder after multiple model crashes
• This update is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
10th May 2012
ParkZone Habu-2
Electric ducted-fan jet airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.
New Model Released
21st October 2011
ParkZone Spitfire Mk IX
Electric scale airplane
• This model is now available from your system > check for updates menu if you have version 4.0 or above installed. If you have an earlier version then please update to version 4.0 now from our Downloads page.