v1.04 on the way

[jwz]

Can't wait to get my hands on version 1.04. Phoenix team has announced that it will be available as a BETA version in 4 to 6 weeks.

Many improvements, check them out here. (http://www.phoenix-sim.com/pages/news.htm)

I hope that they do something about the multiplayer part too.
It seems that I'm experiencing lag. I can't see other people fly.

-Jan

[EricW]

Looks great :) .
Lot of changes in that update, what a list :shock: , hope they are able to implement them all, or many of them, without creating new bugs to hunt.
Seems damage modeling is enhanced.
Like the random winddirection option.
And the fact they keep working on the physicsmodel is also good news (allready very impressive imo).
Great news!

Eric

[jrohland]

This new feature caught my eye:
-assign control profiles to model types, or individual models

In this (http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=25910&sid=854ba86057d328cf8e71788098f1232e) posting, I wrote the following:

This leads me to an area I would like to see improved:

I would like to be able to assign radio profiles to classes and/or models. Phoenix allows you to setup four radio profiles but, you have to select them manually. While this is not too bad, a better option might be to have a global default profile, aircraft class default and model specific profile.

This way you could tune your controller for fixedwing, helis, gliders, etc. When you select one of those types, it would use the global default profile or, the class default if you set one or, the model specific radio profile if you set one.

I would like to think they got that idea from me but, it is probably just obvious.

jrohland

[EricW]

Hehe great idea jrohland :)
You asked for it and you get it, without the credits i think :wink: .
I'm sure they read forums to find out what is wanted and what should be improved and not all ideas are obvious imo.
Their vision is most likely blocked / biased because they are deep in this project and following a certain path/planning, best ideas often come from people without that handicap.

Eric

[Gus]

I do that right now with both Phoenix and Reflex.

I have a generic Heli Radio setup and a generic Plank radio setup.

If I need to change something, I make the change to the individual aircraft

Gus...

[jwz]

I hope they'll release the 1.04 version pretty darn soon.
I've replaced my old desktop PC with a neat Vista laptop, and I've got some problems with Phoenix not wanting to recognize the update files I've downloaded.

(it only recognized the model-updates)

-Jan

[EricW]

(it only recognized the model-updates)
-Jan
Or first maybe the release of a additional model like the Trex600N Jan... ;)
Congrats Btw.
Eric

[jwz]

lol
Yes. That could be nice too :-)
If we are lucky enough, the v1.04 will be out very soon with the 600N included.
(actually I won a 600N in a competition this weekend, but due to the lack of nitro in Greenland, I have asked for the electrical kit instead)

:-)

-Jan

[fire_paramedic]

Anyone heard anything on ver 1.04 yet? Its been about 6weeks. Although i am impatient and cant wait for the new features, and to see how its flys.

[jwz]

I've exchanged a couple of e-mails with the Phoenix team (my Phoenix didn't work, so I needed some expert help. Works now)

They told me that the v1.04 would be out by the end of June.

I sure look forward to that :-)

-Jan

[EricW]

The final 1.04 update listing is posted in the news section to be (expected)released at the end of this month!!
Some great features imo.
Especially the new Aircraft and Heli's that are fully supported by the renewed Physics-engine... My MiniTitan is in! and the 600N ...Cool!! :)

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1.04 Update

The 1.04 update is undergoing final in-house testing, and will hopefully be ready for download as an open public beta at the end of this month.

The final feature list is as follows:

New Features

-fully destructible aircraft:
wings, control surfaces, landing gear and rotor-blades can break off with realistic sound-effects. Breakages are fully physically modelled and effect flight characteristics.
-Failures panel:
-setup preset or random failures of engine(s) and control surfaces.
-all-new window system:
-resize simulator window with your mouse to any size
-set a fullscreen mode and swap between windowed and fullscreen
-minimised/maximised/normal modes all saved and independant
-select different refresh rates in fullscreen
-copy and paste support between Phoenix and Microsoft Windows
-new semi-automatic CCPM demixing system
-add models to your favourite aircraft list for quick swapping
-control profile system expanded to allow different controls for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
-improved phoenixUpdate system makes updating easier and faster.
-wind-sock with realistic flag effect
-software idle-up, gyro-gain and model-reset
-HDR lighting effects for extra realism
-competitions and training-modes in online multiplayer
-ability to edit aircraft online

Improvements

-physics changes:
-helicopter:
-autorotation dynamics reworked
-tail mechanics fixed
-gyro behaviour enhanced
-torque effects enhanced
-translational lift improved
-hover stability and drifting more realistic
-gusts and turbulence more greatly affect orientation
-fixed-wing:
-even more accurate tip-stall behaviour
-enhanced engine sounds
-change how Phoenix reacts when you crash your model
-brand new User Interface system - clearer, more precise useability
-expanded and combined simulation and system settings menus
-enhanced transmitter calibration menus make setting your transmitter up easier than ever before.
-more information and descriptions on all aircraft
-enhanced controller display
-easier, faster control mapping profile setup
-more preset control profiles
-automatic split-screen mode detection and setup
-zoom in and out during flight with your mouse and/or keyboard
-more training options for current modes
-more expert demonstrations with tips and hints
-more realistic grass effects
-enhanced wind compass
-enhanced streamer effects and streamer cutting
-night-flying glow effects enhanced and optimised
-flight information bar shows collective pitch
-maximum wind-speed increased
-ability to set random wind direction
-smoke system improved and optimised for extra realism
-aircraft and sceneries relit and retouched

Bugs fixed

-slider precision
-heading-hold gyro switching
-collision errors fixed

We also have many new models ready for release which take full advantage of the 1.04 physics changes, and these will be released shortly after the update itself. Some of the models include:

- P51 Mustang (scale IC airplane)
- Katana Mini (electric 3D/aerobatic airplane)
- Acromaster (eletric 3D park-flyer)
- Yak 55 (hand-launched shockfly)
- Alliance (F3A pattern airplane)
- Sukhoi 26 MX (sport/aerobatic airplane)
- Ultimate Biplane (sport/aerobatic biplane)
- Tutor 40 (IC high-wing trainer airplane)

- T-Rex 600 Nitro (3D/aerobatic IC helicopter)
- Raptor Mini Titan (3D/aerobatic electric helicopter)
- Avant Aurora (3D/aerobatic IC helicopter)
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Eric

[BarnOwl]

Can't wait........ :wink:

[Hughes500Bob]

Still waiting! :dontknow It's JULY :!:

[EricW]

Guess they are still polishing or hunting something.
Hope it will come soon though, I'm really looking forward to try out the MT and the new physics.
Waiting is so hard when things take longer than announced :lol:

Eric

[fire_paramedic]

I Am also very anxious and impatiently waiting :wink: , ever since the release was mentioned and the new features shown, i cant wait to try it. I check the website 5-6 times a day :glasses2: . I am with ericw, it is harder when you got a time to start looking for it and its not there. I am sure its gonna be worth the wait. woohoo.. :smokin:

[fire_paramedic]

Hmm just checked again still not there. :(

[jwz]

Do you check pretty much once per day also? :lol: :wink:

[fire_paramedic]

Yeah pretty much if i get online i check, 5,10, 20 times a day. waiting on my fix.... :WOW

[ddierking]

I emailed phoenixrc and within an hour I got this response:

Hi Dan

The 1.04 update is now scheduled for mid July, or sooner if possible.

This is due to extra testing needed on the destructible aircraft and failures panel - both features which were not in the original feature-list, but were added due to extremely large customer demand.

The website has been updated with this news, so please continue to check the news page for more information.

Best Regards

The PhoenixRC Team

[fire_paramedic]

Awe man, thats life i guess, i will still be waiting, better to have it right than to release it and have alot of bugs or not do what you want. I will keep checking..

[vetterick]

She pulled out a knife...flashed it before me...stuck it in...turned it around.

Honestly guys, wer'e so impressed with the current version, we just gotta see whats next.

But it would be good to actually get a working copy (not some foo foo embelished pile of crap) so take your time and make it right, I think we can wait.

Just my to pennies worth, Rick

[EricW]

Yeeha....
Downloading now :D

Nice website btw, looking good!!

Thanks
Eric

[fire_paramedic]

Woo hoo its here. dl now cant wait to try it. :smokin: :noteworthy :glasses2:
happy happy joy joy

[vetterick]

Hey Fire, was that a little Stimpy slippen out, I sure miss those guys.

I'm stuck at work, can't download till later aw crap.

Rick

[fire_paramedic]

yeah sure was.
I have dl it and played with it a short while, it does react differently and the sound to me is choppy on the nitro helis, and the scale md500 just don’t wanna work right, i thinks there’s a bit bugs still in it.
I’m still playing , will see what else is not working right. :(
Might need to start a new thread on this..