Do I need the Phoenix Disk

[davidkdk]

If I get the 22-in-1 package (mainly for the cables)... and I've recently downloaded all the Phoenix files (up to version 6) then do I need the CD that comes with the 22-in-1 package?
I'd rather not use it... being afraid of viruses etc. Even if the CD is totally clean... do I need it? Thanks.

 

[CarolineTyler]

You will need to install the application for the 22-in-1 dongle. Mine was a new one which has no physical switch and the application is needed to set the dongle to act like a Phoenix one, or a RealFlight one etc...

 

[d8veh]

My disk was completely free of malware. I only gave the warning to remind you of best practice. As Caroline says, you can't avoid installing the driver for the dongle.

 

[davidkdk]

Thanks Caroline... d8veh. That's too bad as I don't have a CD player in my system. Any suggestions?

 

[d8veh]

Get a friend to copy the files from the CD to a memory stick/card. You can simply copy and paste them, then install them from the memory stick/card.

 

[davidkdk]

At home I have a bunch of CD players to access... but I'm going to be on my own in Florida for a few months. I may have to buy a cd player just for Phoenix.

 

[davidkdk]

B&H has a bunch of CD/DVD Drives for under $30... so I'll do that. Too funny... haven't needed a cd drive in so many years.

 

[d8veh]

You don't need the CD after you've installed the simulator.

 

[davidkdk]

Yeah... it's just one of those things. I'll need a cd drive for 2 minutes.

 

[davidkdk]

You will need to install the application for the 22-in-1 dongle. Mine was a new one which has no physical switch and the application is needed to set the dongle to act like a Phoenix one, or a RealFlight one etc...

Caroline... do you have a link to where you got your 22-in-1? Thanks.

 

[CarolineTyler]

Caroline... do you have a link to where you got your 22-in-1? Thanks.

I bought mine on eBay...
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/123420984762

 

[davidkdk]

I bought mine on eBay...
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/123420984762

Ok... thanks.

 

[d8veh]

A little cheaper here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-Helic...h=item2cd4460f05:g:RCMAAOSwRtNbii-8:rk:4:pf:0

 

[davidkdk]

Thanks d8veh... and Caroline. I think this shows that there are 2 versions out there... 1 with a hardware switch... and 1 with a software switch.
I'll try to get this one, since I'll be in Florida.
https://www.banggood.com/22-in-1-RC-Flight-Simulator-Cable-for-Realflight-G7-G6-G5-G4-p-950398.html

The version without with hardware switch is this one from Amazon.com...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HL7QPGR/?tag=lstir-20

 

[CarolineTyler]

I would not be surprised if the version you get doesn't have a switch. Mine still has a slot for where the switch would be and the holes in the PCB where it would have been soldered.
Good luck!
Caroline

 

[davidkdk]

Agreed... I'll just have to close my eyes and click... then see what I get (very much like I'll probably be flying). Thanks.