FliteTest in Phoenix RC (Model Index)

[JohnRambozo]

are they compatable with rc desk pilot?

The model files may be. The physics setup would be entirely different. I haven't tried, yet. I might be able to look into it on the weekend. The physics engine for RC Desk Pilot is far from realistic but you can get a general sense of what its like to fly a plane.

 

[Badeki]

Sneak Peak but for those that own Real Flight - things are happening. This is the Sea Duck in Real Flight:

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Any ETA on when this will be released? Can you provide a link to the thread?

Thanks!

 

[JohnRambozo]

Any ETA on when this will be released? Can you provide a link to the thread?

Thanks!

Hey Badeki. There is a bit of a holdup with the Real Flight models. I have to apologize. I can get the geometry in, but due to the fact that custom Real Flight models are only supported by outdated software which is no longer available, I am unable to get the textures (paint) to show. If you're happy flying a blank, white plane I can go ahead with Real Flight but there will be no color.

I've also contacted the Knife Edge support team and was told they do not provide support for custom content and gave me NO indication they intend to update their tools.

I was also told I cannot share the email reply in any online form. See below.

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For assistance with your aircraft design, peer-to-peer support is available through the Designer's Corner forums on KnifeEdge.com (http://www.knifeedge.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=99). Please also be aware the software developers for RealFlight do frequent the Designer's Corner forums (as their production schedule allows for).

I am sorry we could not be of more assistance.


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[JohnRambozo]

Rasterize's amazing SteamPunk skin for the Arrow exposed some minor shortcomings of my original uv mapping. To fully show off his awesome skills, I've remapped the texture and added his skin.

Before:

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After:

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Download from the FT Mini Arrow link in the first post.

 

[Rasterize]

Wow! Looks nice.
Thanks Richard!

 

[Badeki]

Hey Badeki. There is a bit of a holdup with the Real Flight models. I have to apologize. I can get the geometry in, but due to the fact that custom Real Flight models are only supported by outdated software which is no longer available, I am unable to get the textures (paint) to show. If you're happy flying a blank, white plane I can go ahead with Real Flight but there will be no color.
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John, That is a bummer that there is a problem with Real Flight. But I don't mind flying with a white plane, so if that is all I can get for now, I will take it!

 

[JohnRambozo]

Wow! Looks nice.
Thanks Richard!

Its easy to look good when the artwork is amazing.

 

[JohnRambozo]

John, That is a bummer that there is a problem with Real Flight. But I don't mind flying with a white plane, so if that is all I can get for now, I will take it!

Alright, Badeki... I'll put some work into it... The requirements are very different so its almost like starting over.

 

[JohnRambozo]

FT Explorer 3 channel (Trainer) and 4 channel (Sport) versions are now available. Need feedback on flight characteristics, please! (Download in first post)

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[DrDiff]

I hope we will see a new field after Flight Fest 2016. I want FlightFest 2016 in Phoenix!

 

[JohnRambozo]

I hope we will see a new field after Flight Fest 2016. I want FlightFest 2016 in Phoenix!

I hope so, too!

 

[Jugsy]

That would be awesome, especially for those of us who can't be there!

 

[jk6stringer]

Congratulations

Thank you for the support, everyone. I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, but now seems like the perfect time to tell you. I'm incredibly honored that Josh Bixler reached out and I am now working directly with the Flite Test team to release sim versions of the latest releases before they become available. The FT Sea Duck is the first of many pre-releases to come. I couldn't be more excited to be working with the greatest bunch of guys in the most amazing community I've ever known.

Every time I take a break from the forums, I come by and am blown away by the activity and amazing working on this thread. I know it's not exactly fresh news, but John this is awesome and very very well deserved! Congratulations!!!

I had a wish list cooked up, but I'm happy to say it's almost been covered, only two left I can think is the Pun Jet (imagine if it could actually fall out of the Cargo bay) and Peters v-tol.

 

[abqflyer]

Only now discovered (a) the Sea Duck and (b) this forum. I like the way the Duck flies and it seems to be spot-on with the behavior I saw in the flight videos. Nice job! Also have flown the Sportster and mini...the Sportster seems to just almost levitate into the air when the power is brought up...maybe the real one does also. Other than that, a very nice plane and I think I may just have to build it. One of my oldest and most-favorite planes is the Great Planes Mini Super Sportster which is still flying after over a decade and many rebuilds; I can see that the FT Sportster will give it a hard time. Excellent work!

 

[roversgonemad]

Ok, I must be stupid. I am moving the files to the specified folder and I get bupkis.... Nothing shows up in Phoenix. I have restarted Phoenix multiple times and get exactly nothing showing up. Any tips?

EDIT: Exactly what files should show up? My folders look like the attached pictures.

 

[mrwis@yahoo.com]

Roversgonemad, that's what I see as well and mine is working. I'm on Windows 10 running Phoenix RC 5.5.k. Hopefully someone else can get you working. I did have to restart Phoenix after unzipping to the directory but you said you tried that as well.

Thanks to John and whomever else worked to get these up there. I've had Phoenix for a year or so and started it with the wing since I started with a Versa. I just spent 2 hours downloading and playing with all the great new planes. I can't wait to get in a group room and see all the FT planes flying around. Thanks again guys. What a great community.

 

[roversgonemad]

It seems to jive with all the files, but for some reason, Phoenix isn't seeing them. Mine is weird, it says 5.5k on the intro screen and then 5.5i on the main screen. I might have to reinstall everything.

 

[kulens]

Maybe off-topic, but I think nice to mention. Our site in Belgium (Club BMZC) is from now on also available for download in the Phoenix Flight Sim: http://www.phoenix-sim.com/downloads.asp

 

[RockNBurn]

For those who are having problems about the models not showing on the model list. I think I found a way around it.

Try copying the folders from the User-made/Airplanes to the Official/Airplanes.
After I started Phoenix, the models showed up for me.

 

[Blackdiamonds]

Try updating Phoenix. I had the same issue with Windows 10 and planes not showing up. However, after I forced an update of Phoenix, everything works great.