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Post by dubehigh on Jan 14, 2010 10:33:17 GMT -6
looking for a new simulator, right now i have the clearview. i was shopping around  and these are two of the best i found. phonix & realflite. so i ask all of you, who has what, who likes what, and if you were to buy a new sim what one would you buy???  thanks for your input. your bar tender, fred. |
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Post by dditch66 on Jan 14, 2010 13:27:27 GMT -6
I have a loaned copy of Realflight. I own Clearview.
I like Clearview better. Realflight takes alot of computing power and a higher end graphics card or you gotta turn the graphics WAY down. There are other things in Realflight that makes it attractive though like for the RC combat and online stuff.
I am thinking of trying Pheonix though cause I keep hearing it's more realistic physics for Helis.
I need to download the demo to see how well it works on my PC. I use my son's PC because it's upstairs in the study room and I do the sim when they are getting ready for bed and I have to be up there anyway making sure they "GET R DONE".
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Post by dditch66 on Jan 14, 2010 20:42:28 GMT -6
I ran the Phoenix sim demo and it ran great on my PC. I'm curious from anyone who has it if the demo is a good indicator of how well it will run in the normal software on a PC or if the demo is more efficient than the real thing.
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Post by dubehigh on Jan 15, 2010 17:22:23 GMT -6
I AM LEEDING to the phoenix, you get updates for free.
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Post by rcdbutz on Jan 15, 2010 17:43:51 GMT -6
I've got the phoenix and I'm very happy with it. I've tried the real flight before, and it seems pretty good too, but not as good with the helis. Another great thing is that Phoenix keeps updating and adding new fields, planes and helis. They've just recently added the 450 pro, 250 and even the mSR.
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Post by 19000rpm on Jan 16, 2010 7:10:02 GMT -6
I'm going with the Phoenix too. I've flown it a lot at Hobbyzone and it's really slick. I think the free updates for life is a very good feature.
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Post by dubehigh on Jan 16, 2010 10:03:12 GMT -6
so be it. i am going to phoenix, it also happens to be my daughters name so i will get that one. heli guy, has it for $108 but every were else is $174.00 what i am i not seening.
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Post by 19000rpm on Jan 16, 2010 19:28:27 GMT -6
You're not seeing 66 bucks disappearing from your wallet at heliguy : ;D
Well, they sell two versions. One with a Tx and one without. Either way it seems like a bargain.
How's Phoenix doing?
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Post by dubehigh on Jan 16, 2010 19:42:53 GMT -6
19000 thanks so much for asking, :)she is doing great, its so good to have back at home. ;D so were is the best place to get the phoenix? $108 is with out the tx, from what i see. haven't bought it yet, I want the best deal i can get, like we all do  |
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Post by 19000rpm on Jan 17, 2010 7:41:21 GMT -6
Great to hear that Dube.
I think you may have found the best deal on the Phoenix sim even with the shipping.
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Post by dubehigh on Jan 17, 2010 22:08:06 GMT -6
well i just pulled the trigger, i orderd the phoenix sim.  $119.00 shipped   |
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Post by 19000rpm on Jan 18, 2010 16:01:00 GMT -6
Congrats Dube. Your going to love it. Happy landings |
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Post by dubehigh on Jan 18, 2010 16:07:45 GMT -6
thanks 19000. I hope so cant wait till it gets here. the clearview just dont feel real enough  |
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and these are two of the best i found. phonix & realflite. so i ask all of you, who has what, who likes what, and if you were to buy a new sim what one would you buy??? 
