FliteTest in Phoenix RC (Model Index)
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davidkdk
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Thanks for all this work, Rick... amazing.
davidkdk
Member
I did miss that... thank you.Thanks davidkdk.
And in case you missed it, I added a Super Corsair with retractable gear.
Know it won't be built, but it's still fun in Phoenix!
Cheers, rick
I'm brand new to all this... and never had the opportunity to purchase Phoenix. I would have in a heartbeat. I'm going to have to go the 22 in 1 route. I have managed to download 5.5 and all the Phoenix update .pkg files. I think this means I won't have to use the included DVD (which is good... since I don't have a drive).
I take it that the Plane .pkg files contain .bmp, .png, .geo, and .mod files that Phoenix wants... is that right?
davidkdk
Member
John... thank you so much for all the models you've created. I can't wait to try every one of them. Cheers. David
You just extract or place all the provided files into the correct Phoenix directory (models?). Next, you update Phoenix, then the planes appear by magic in the model selection menu.
Sorry for being a bit vague because it was 6 weeks ago that I did it. It is really simple, so you shouldn't get any problems if youfollow the instruction. The key point is that they don't appear until you update.
rickp
Active member
As with many things, "simple" once you know how to do it.
Send me a message if things don't work out as expected, rick
buzzbomb
I know nothing!
rickp? Thank you, man. I just the flew Nutball and the Mini Cruiser. Wonderful experiences, both of them. I expect I'll come back to play with the Nutball some more. It was fun! I'm still 100% everything, as far as the sim is concerned, but what the heck? I'm having a blast! Not to mention my thumbs are getting way better at doing what they're supposed to be doing.
I had an unexpected maneuver with the Mini Cruiser this evening and I didn't even think about recovery. I just did it. My thumbs moved, I rolled over, and flew out. Granted, I crashed that thing a lot. It cost me nothing, and I believe I'm learning the muscle memory.
Thank you again for keeping this alive.
I had an unexpected maneuver with the Mini Cruiser this evening and I didn't even think about recovery. I just did it. My thumbs moved, I rolled over, and flew out. Granted, I crashed that thing a lot. It cost me nothing, and I believe I'm learning the muscle memory.
Thank you again for keeping this alive.
rickp
Active member
Excellent! And you are most welcome, rick
rickp
Active member
Mustang and Mini Mustang Phoenix Models
Here are a couple of my favorite Flite Test models - the Mustang and Mini Mustang.
Exactly the same Phoenix model, just in two different scales - 1.016 M and 0.622 wing spans respectively.
Both are very fun to fly, but I prefer the larger scale as it's easier to see the checkerboard nose!
And these Flite Test models are kinda fun to build for Phoenix.
First I make 3D models of all the bits and pieces according to their plans, and then I assemble them watching the build video.
Kinda neat in that it gives me perspective on the relative difficulty of the different Flite Test models.
Unzip the attached pkg files, install as PhoenixRC updates and you'll find "Flite Test Mustang" and "Flite Test Mini Mustang" in the scale list.
Detailed installation instructions: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zj2o7vx9b0315zj/Installing Model from a PKG File.pdf?dl=0
Index of my Flight Test models: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.p...enix-rc-model-index.27096/page-20#post-376142
Here are a couple of my favorite Flite Test models - the Mustang and Mini Mustang.
Exactly the same Phoenix model, just in two different scales - 1.016 M and 0.622 wing spans respectively.
Both are very fun to fly, but I prefer the larger scale as it's easier to see the checkerboard nose!
And these Flite Test models are kinda fun to build for Phoenix.
First I make 3D models of all the bits and pieces according to their plans, and then I assemble them watching the build video.
Kinda neat in that it gives me perspective on the relative difficulty of the different Flite Test models.
Unzip the attached pkg files, install as PhoenixRC updates and you'll find "Flite Test Mustang" and "Flite Test Mini Mustang" in the scale list.
Detailed installation instructions: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zj2o7vx9b0315zj/Installing Model from a PKG File.pdf?dl=0
Index of my Flight Test models: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.p...enix-rc-model-index.27096/page-20#post-376142
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kilroy07
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How cool is this?!!
@buzzbomb "talked" me into getting the sim and mastering the Mustang is on my list of goals for 2019!!
Just tried it out and it seems to fly way nicer than my builds (although, that was early in my RC "career" so maybe I've just learned a bit since then...)
Also, it breaks the prop on EVERY landing... Just like real life!!
rickp
Active member
How cool is this?!!
@buzzbomb "talked" me into getting the sim and mastering the Mustang is on my list of goals for 2019!!
Just tried it out and it seems to fly way nicer than my builds (although, that was early in my RC "career" so maybe I've just learned a bit since then...)
Also, it breaks the prop on EVERY landing... Just like real life!!
We aim to please!
The Phoenix model may in fact be easier to fly than a physical model.
Everything is orthogonal, all the airfoils are perfect, and the CG can be adjusted just so.
But Phoenix models can be tuned to be very close to physical models when you have both to play with.
So hang in there and good luck with your goal, rick
buzzbomb
I know nothing!
Ok. That's awesome. I never thought about HOW you were making models for Phoenix, only that the fact that you were able and willing and the models are great. Thanks again for what you're doing rickp. That sounds like quite the process.
rickp
Active member
You're welcome, buzzbomb.
It's a fun process, with less mess than building the real thing, and maybe quicker too.
Plus my wife doesn't complain about all the models littering the house!
Cheers, rick
kilroy07
Legendary member
Wait, what? I thought mine was the only one...Plus my wife doesn't complain about all the models littering the house!
Ben's viper (the one in my avatar) has somehow escaped scrutiny by hiding in a corner of the living room but (for whatever) reason) whenever my Kraken is parked on the couch it's like a "big deal" or something... Sheesh!...
Hello rickp
do you have FT-Delta or FT-flyer,
Couldyou please give link for them too…..thanks
rickp
Active member
FT Flyer and FT Delta Phoenix Models
With apologies, these were completed some time ago and I have no idea why I didn't post them sooner!
Unzip and install the pkg file as a Phoenix update and you'll find "Flitetest Flyer" and "Flitetest Delta" in the electric list.
Detailed installation instructions: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zj2o7vx9b0315zj/Installing Model from a PKG File.pdf?dl=0
Index of my Flight Test models: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.p...enix-rc-model-index.27096/page-20#post-376142
Enjoy, rick
With apologies, these were completed some time ago and I have no idea why I didn't post them sooner!
Unzip and install the pkg file as a Phoenix update and you'll find "Flitetest Flyer" and "Flitetest Delta" in the electric list.
Detailed installation instructions: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zj2o7vx9b0315zj/Installing Model from a PKG File.pdf?dl=0
Index of my Flight Test models: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.p...enix-rc-model-index.27096/page-20#post-376142
Enjoy, rick
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buzzbomb
I know nothing!
rickp, in case you didn't see it, this is an excerpt from my first flight video post on my Tiny Trainer build thread:
"That was the first battery. My first ever RC flight, with my first ever RC plane build. I flew through almost three batteries. I nose-dived at the end of the first battery. I successfully landed at the end of the second battery, and nose-dived about two-thirds of the way into the third."
Three batteries on my first ever flying session. All my mistake recovery maneuvers were absolutely automatic. I didn't think about them at all. My thumbs just knew what to do. That's thanks to the Phoenix Sim and all the time I've spent flying your models. Thank you for my wonderful first flight experience.
Pretty soon, I'll be moving on to the Sport Wing for the Tiny Trainer. You betcha I'll be simming it beforehand! Thank you again.
"That was the first battery. My first ever RC flight, with my first ever RC plane build. I flew through almost three batteries. I nose-dived at the end of the first battery. I successfully landed at the end of the second battery, and nose-dived about two-thirds of the way into the third."
Three batteries on my first ever flying session. All my mistake recovery maneuvers were absolutely automatic. I didn't think about them at all. My thumbs just knew what to do. That's thanks to the Phoenix Sim and all the time I've spent flying your models. Thank you for my wonderful first flight experience.
Pretty soon, I'll be moving on to the Sport Wing for the Tiny Trainer. You betcha I'll be simming it beforehand! Thank you again.
