User Manual

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Models
Phoenix comes complete with a huge selection of models included out‐of‐the‐box, with more available for free
downloadonaregularbasis.AlmostalltypesofR/C flyingmodelarefeatured,fromindoorelectricShock‐fliers,to
3Dcapablehigh‐performancehelicoptersandairplanesandscalewarbirds–andeverythinginbetween.
When you select a model,  itappearsonthe selected flying site ready for take‐off. You can only  selectandfly on e 
modelatatime.Allmodels arebeautifullyrenderedinhigh‐detail,and havebeensetupbyestablishedexpertsto
fly realistically without the need for tuning or tweaking. In addition, many models come with several preset
variationstoreflectcommonsetups,andsomealsohavealternatecolourschemestofurtheryourenjoyment.
AlloptionsandsettingsrelatingtomodelsinPhoenixcanbefoundundertheModelmenuonthemainmenubar.
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TheModelmenu
This menu contains all model‐specific menus and options, including the ability to change or edit the currently
selectedmodel,setupuser‐definedfailuresthatmayoccur,andsetupmodellaunchandpositionoptions.
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Change
Clicking this menu  option will opentheChangemodel menu, whereyou can selectthe modelyouwish to fly and
createandorganisefavouritesforeasymodelselection.
Thismenuisdividedintotwomainsections:Theavailablemodellistontheleft,andinformationaboutthecurrently
selectedmodelontheright.
Themodellist
This list displays all models that you currently have installed. Models in the list are sorted into their main model
categories(Fixed‐wing,Helicopters,Gliders andOthers)aswellasadditionalsortingcategorieswhichyoucanselect
usingthesortbydrop‐downbox atthetopofthelist:
• Default‐Thisisthedefaultsortingmethod.Modelsaresortedintoasimpleandeasytounderstandsystem.
• Class‐Thisoptionsortsthemodelsbyamoredetailedandin‐depthclasssystem.
• Power‐Thisoptionsortsmodelsbythepowersystemthatthey use.
• Manufacturer‐Thisoptionsortsmodels bytheirmanufacturer.
• Difficulty‐Thisoptionsortsmodelsbyhowdifficulttheyaretofly.
Whenyouselectadifferentsortingmethodfromtheoptionsabove,thelistwill changetoreflectyourchoice.
Locatethemodelyouwishtoflybyscrollingthroughthelist.Categoriesinthelistwillhaveasmallarrowtotheleft
of the entry, and are expanded/contracted by either double‐clicking the item’s name, or single‐clicking the small
arrow.
When you find a model you wish to fly, left‐click on the item in the list to select it. It will be highlighted in the
availablemodellist,anditwillappearintheright‐handwindowpanealongwithinformationaboutit.
Colourschemes