Knife Edge is pleased to announce that its newest version of RealFlight will be available soon from your favorite hobby shop.

Hobbico publicly unveiled RealFlight G4.5 this weekend at the iHobby Expo in Rosemont, Illinois. If you are at the expo please stop by to say hi to them and get all the latest info.

RealFlight G4.5 adds a number of often requested features, including:
- New aircraft
- New airports
- Improved ground handling with realistic sounds and ground terrain
- Improved aircraft detail using normal mapping
- New multiplayer with live voice chat and the ability to block other users

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Of great interest to all users of the popular RC Flight Sim, Phoenix RC is news that the latest update is now avaialble for download. A 2.0 version beta, the new release boasts [ click here to see videos, photos & rest of story ]

UK-based Runtime Software, announced today that a new public beta will soon be available for the newest version (2.0) of their popular Phoenix RC radio controlled flight simulator, along with an updated version of their customization software, Phoenix Creator. Here’s the announcement (reprinted from the Runtime website):

New updates announced:

Phoenix version 2.0 BETA We are pleased to announce that this update is now nearing release for public BETA, and includes the following features and improvements:

New Features

• Automatic Updates system for new models, flying sites and program updates
• Selectable training undercarriage option for all helicopter models
• Binocular feature
• New and improved fixed-wing and helicopter models
• New flying sites including slope soaring sceneries
• New camera-modes: Free-look, Keep Ground In View and Shift-look
• Fully panoramic flying site previews
• Selectable pilots for fixed-wing models [ click here to see videos, photos & rest of story ]

T-Rex 700 New Model Download Released:

Phoenix RC Simulator just added the T-Rex 700 to their arsenal of simulated airframes.  You can download the T-Rex 700 model [ here ].

[ see more about the simulator at www.phoenixrc-sim.com ]

[ see a full review of the simulator at rcuniverse.com ]

It has been a while since I used any of the latest 3D acclerated RC flight trainers/simulators.  I ran across this one today, Phoenix RC Simulator, that I though was actual video footage.   This simulator looks amazing.  I am not sure if anyone has ever used it but if you have share your experience by commenting below.