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PRE-Flight RC Flight Simulator has the powerful Physics
and Rendering Engine
(the "PRE" in PRE-Flight) which allows super-accurate simulation of all types of aircraft.
Whether you're a beginner, advanced user, or aircraft designer, you'll find
PRE-Flight is all you need.
Click Here for the Latest News and Free Downloads.
PRE-Flight is now your COMPLETE RC Simulator - simulates Models, Scenes, and now Simulates a top-end RC Transmitter - in minutes!
PRE-Flight's latest version now includes the powerful Control Wizard which can simulate a full-function
RC Transmitter. Save money by using an inexpensive 4-channel transmitter and have the Wizard convert it to an 8-channel
full-function, computer TX worth hundreds of dollars, with features like stunt modes, 9-point curves, exponential, dedicated heli and plane modes,
retractable landing gear, flaps, and much more - all within minutes.
PRE-Flight's Control Wizard quickly configures any compatible Transmitter to use all available channels perfectly, at the same
time adding channels and functions if required. Accomodates Mode 1 or 2, CCPM mixing, 4-16 channels, RC Transmitters
(with PFUSB) and USB game-type controllers.
Not only will the Wizard configure and enhance, it will also inform about various RC concepts and terms.
Learn about Helicopter flying modes, what Plane flaps do, what exponential is - a quick run through the
Wizard is like spending a few hours with an expert flying instructor!
Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70 or higher, click here for your free update to
the latest version 5.12 which includes the PRE-Flight Control Wizard.
To see a demo of PRE-Flight's 3D feature in Youtube, click here.
Please read the video's description on instructions on how to view in 3D.
Announcing the PRE-Flight Control Wizard (Version 5)
Transcendental Technologies is pleased to announce PRE-Flight Version 5 -
which includes the powerful PRE-Flight Control Wizard.
PRE-Flight's latest version now includes the powerful Control Wizard which can simulate a full-function
RC Transmitter. Save money by using an inexpensive 4-channel transmitter and have the Wizard convert it to an 8-channel
full-function, computer TX worth hundreds of dollars, with features like stunt modes, 9-point curves, exponential, dedicated heli and plane modes,
retractable landing gear, flaps, and much more - all within minutes.
PRE-Flight's Control Wizard quickly configures any compatible Transmitter to use all available channels perfectly, at the same
time adding channels and functions if required. Accomodates Mode 1 or 2, CCPM mixing, 4-16 channels, RC Transmitters
(with PFUSB) and USB game-type controllers.
Not only will the Wizard configure and enhance, it will also inform about various RC concepts and terms.
Learn about Helicopter flying modes, what Plane flaps do, what exponential is - a quick run through the
Wizard is like spending a few hours with an expert flying instructor!
Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70 or higher, click here for your free update to
the latest version 5.12.
This announcement and other important news is also available thru the PRE-Flight Google Group.
Click here for more info on PRE-Flight Control Wizard.
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26th August 2009
Announcing - for a limited time only - free 3D Glasses included free with PRE-Flight(conditions apply)
Transcendental Technologies is pleased to announce PRE-Flight Version 4 - the first and only RC Flight Simulator
using advanced 3D viewing technology without the need for expensive and cumbersome 3D hardware.
Now, for a limited time only, a pair of high-quality PRE-Flight 3D Glasses are now included free with
the full version of PRE-Flight with USB and cable (conditions apply).
If you're ready to experience the next stage in the evolution of RC Simulation, click here for a free upgrade
for your full version copy of PRE-Flight (ver 3.00 and higher) or buy the full version here.
This announcement and other important news is also available thru the PRE-Flight Google Group.
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12th August 2009
Announcing PRE-Flight 3D (Version 4)
Transcendental Technologies is pleased to announce PRE-Flight Version 4 - the first and only RC Flight Simulator
using advanced 3D viewing technology without the need for expensive and cumbersome 3D hardware.
Using only inexpensive PRE-Flight 3D Glasses or even freebie colored glasses that you can get from the video
shop, or from those popular 3D movies, or even Build-It-Yourself, PRE-Flight's 3D Video technology adds a whole new dimension to RC Flight
Simulation with minimal cost. Combined with full 3D sound, PRE-Flight provides the fully-immersive experience
producing total realism in RC flying.
If you don't have any 3D glasses handy or don't feel like making your own, PRE-Flight also supports the use
of "cross-eye" 3D viewing - or even plain, vanilla-flavored, 20th century 2D viewing.
If you're ready to experience the next stage in the evolution of RC Simulation, click here for a free upgrade
for your full version copy of PRE-Flight (ver 3.00 and higher) or buy the full version here.
This announcement and other important news is also available thru the PRE-Flight Google Group.
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20th July 2009
New Model for free download - Apollo 11 Eagle Moon Lander
The Eagle Moon Lander was designed and built by Grumman Aircraft Engineering at a cost of around $350
million. Ungainly as it looked, the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module - its official title) was the most reliable
component of the Apollo system, the only one never to have suffered a major failure.
Flown into history by Neil Armstrong - the first man to set foot on the moon, the LEM was surprisingly
fragile. A strong finger poke would be enough to puncture its skin, which in places was as thin as
2 layers of aluminum foil.
If you have the "right stuff", fly this super scale model of the Eagle which features gold foil coverings,
rocket sound, full 6-degrees of freedom controls, 1/6th moon gravity physics, and more.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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28th June 2009
New Model for free download - Hitler's Stealth Fighter (Horten Ho 229)
The Horten Ho 229 was the favorite of Hitler's Luftwaffe chief, Hermann Goering, calling it the only aircraft
to come close to his "1000,1000,1000" requirements - meaning an aircraft that could carry 1000kg of bombs a
distance of 1000km at a speed of 1000km/hr.
Although the Horten was never completed, it was so advanced for its time that a reconstruction of it was
recently done. Apart from its super-efficient flying-wing configuration, ejection seat, and braking parachute,
the Horten was to feature a composite skin which was impregnated with charcoal - the first radar-absorbent
"stealth" design in history.
The plane that "might have changed the war" is presented by PRE-Flight as a super scale model with
highly detailed weapons and moveable controls. An unusual sister model (included) is a variant with
stealthy transparent skin which makes internal details (like landing gear and cannons) visible.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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19th June 2009
New Model for free download - Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt (the "Jug" - short for Juggernaut, according to the British) was superlative
in many ways. It was the largest, heaviest, and most expensive piston-powered fighter fighter in history.
Its 8 50-caliber machine guns made it especially adept against light ground targets, and its 2,500-pound
bomb load was effective against heavy tanks.
A fully-loaded Jug weighed up to 8 tons and its very size and weight posed operational problems for the
Allies. Nevertheless, the so-called "dinosaur" was well-liked by pilots not just because of its robustness, but also
because of conveniences like air-conditioning and spacious interior. One unique feature of the Jug was the
aft turbosupercharger which operated at over 21,000 rpm and gave the 18-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine over 2,500 hp
- resulting in a maximum speed of over 430mph.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the "Jug" has highly detailed weapons and moveable controls. As usual with PRE-Flight models, the Thunderbolt
can be "painted" to reproduce many different paint jobs.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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15th June 2009
New Model for free download - Messerschmitt Me 262
The Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe ("Swallow") was the world's first operational jet fighter. Its maximum
speed of over 900kph and tremendous rate of climb of 1200 m/min made it a deadly opponent for even the fastest
Allied aircraft. Fortunately, it was available only in small numbers - not enough to change the outcome
of World War II.
The Me 262 was powered by twin Junkers Jumo Turbojets of 1,980 lbs each and armed with 4 30mm cannons.
It also packed 24 5mm rockets and up to 1000 kg of bombs. Hitler first envisioned the Me 262 as a "revenge bomber"
but it was found that its best role was as an interceptor - claiming over 500 Allied kills in its short
but devastating career.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Me 262 has highly detailed weapons and moveable controls. As usual with PRE-Flight models, the Me 262
can be "painted" to reproduce many different paint jobs.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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31st May 2009
New Model for free download - Gotha G.V
As WWI unfolded, the concept of the "battle plane" - a heavily-armed fighter - materialized in the
German Gotha series. This proved no match to the nimble and more lightly-armed fighters and the Gotha
was quickly and successfully converted to bomber duty. This was a very timely move, as the lumbering Zeppellins were
proving vulnerable to Allied defences.
The Gotha was a twin-engined, pusher design, medium bomber and was well-able to defend itself (armed with 2-3
machine guns), as well as deliver a decent bombload to a range of up to 840km. One unique aspect of the Gotha
was an innovative "gun tunnel" which allowed the rear machine gun to protect from an attack from below.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Gotha has highly detailed weapons and moveable controls as well
as a very-detailed cockpit and wooden propellers. The control linkages are external to the fuselage, in line
with the design conventions of the day. As usual with PRE-Flight models, the Gotha can be "painted"
to reproduce many different paint jobs.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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25th April 2009
New Model for free download - Ju 87 Stuka.
The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka (from German Sturzkampfflugzeug, "dive bomber") was designed from the beginning,
as a dive bomber and this role it performed brilliantly. It was capable of very precise bombing - diving up to 90-degree
angles then automatically pulling out of the dive after bomb-release. This automatic feature was required as
pulling from the 600kph-plus dive usually blacked-out the pilot.
The Stuka was a true "terror" weapon and was equipped with a specially designed siren (nicknamed the
"Jericho Trumpet") which, combined with the normal scream of the BMW engine, produced the characteristic
and (for surviving victims) unforgettable sound preceeding the usual deadly, pinpoint-precision bomb explosion.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Stuka has highly detailed weapons and moveable controls. As usual with PRE-Flight models, the Stuka
can be "painted" to reproduce many different paint jobs as the Stuka found service in almost all fronts.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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19th April 2009
New Model for free download - MQ-9 Reaper.
The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper is truly the deadliest Radio-Control (RC) aircraft ever made.
This Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) can carry a payload of 1,700kg and has a maximum endurance
of 42 hrs (with external tanks) making it a truly effective attack and surveilance craft. RC'ers will recognize
the single-piece, flexible main landing gear which is so common in smaller, less lethal RC airplanes because of its simplicity.
The Reaper is gaining wide acceptance in homeland security duties of several nations. It is reportedly
to be used as a deterrent against the recent activity of pirates due to its very long loiter time. This is
partly due to its ability for autonomous flight and the fact that several shifts of pilots can fly it
remotely in a single mission.
This download is actually 2 models in one: a 1/4th scale model and the full-sized Reaper with 20-meter
wing span. The super scale PRE-Flight models of the Reaper features super-high detail, Paveway laser-guided bombs,
accurate operating landing gear, moveable control surfaces, and even a rotating "eyeball" camera.
These models can be "painted" to reproduce the ever-growing number of Reaper variants in several countries.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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7th April 2009
New Model Added to the T-Rex Edition of
PRE-Flight. The popular T-Rex 250 is now part of the T-Rex Edition for a total of 5 helicopters.
The T-Rex 250 is a micro-sized electric helicopter, with the usual high quality found in the
Align brand. Flying weight is about 330 grams with a main rotor diameter of 460mm.
The PRE-Flight T-Rex 250 model is highly accurate in looks and feel and is user customizable.
Click here for a screenshot.
New Model for free download - F4U Corsair.
The Chance Vought F4U Corsair is the longest production run of any piston-powered fighter
in US history. First flown in 1942, the Corsair was not initially popular due to its unsuitability
for carrier landings, earning it the name "bent wing widow-maker" due to numerous landing incidents.
However, its superior fighting performance earned it the Japanese nickname of
"Whistling Death", for the noise made by airflow through the wing root-mounted oil cooler air intakes.
The specifications of the Corsair was indeed formidable. The R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine
was supercharged to produce over 2000 horsepower at 20,000 ft altitude. Armament was 6 50-caliber
machine guns making the Corsair effective against Japanese fighters - averaging an incredible
11-to-1 kill ratio.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Corsair is composed of almost 120,000 polygons - making
it one of the most realistic models available. Total model size is over 17MB (8.8MB zipped).
It has realistic operating landing gear and moveable controls.
This model can be "painted" to reproduce any of the Corsairs of the 7 countries and 2 major conflicts
where it found service.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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28th March 2009
Real RC Transmitter Available with PRE-Flight.
Start off on the right foot - get a real, high-quality, full-featured Computer
RC transmitter as your Simulator Control. Then use the same Transmitter to fly all your
real RC Helicopters and Planes.
The Walkera WK-2801 is a robust, well-designed, full-featured REAL RC Transmitter
which you can use to fly REAL RC Helicopters and Planes. Easy to set up in both
Heli and Plane mode, switchable to Mode 1 or Mode 2 (without rewiring), and is able to
control 8 Real RC models (heli and plane), plus more features (see link below).
This real RC Transmitter is now available with PRE-Flight and is bundled with the WK-2801
cable, USB adapter, and full PRE-Flight Software.
New Model for free download - F-4 Phantom.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is the most numerous American supersonic military
aircraft ever. It also holds the record for the longest continuous production (24 years)
for a fighter. When first flown in 1960, it had advanced pulse-doppler radar and
made extensive use of titanium in its airframe - the first time in any jet fighter.
Despite its size and weight, the Phantom had a top speed of 2.23 and can climb
41,000 ft per minute. In the period of 1959-1962, the Phantom set speed and altitude
records which were not broken until the advent of the F-15 in 1975. This performance
was one of the factors that convinced 11 countries to adopt the Phantom as its front
line fighter (7 countries still have it it use today).
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Phantom has operating landing gear,
afterburning jets, moveable controls (including stabilator), and operating landing hook.
This model is in standard US Navy livery but can be "painted" to reproduce any of the
Phantoms of the 11 countries where it found service.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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7th March 2009
10 New Models Added to the Super Helicopter Edition of
PRE-Flight for a total of 60 helicopters:
1) Heli-Max Axe CP-L
2) Heli-Max Axe CPv3
3) Heli-Max Axe EZ Camoflage
4) Heli-Max Axe EZ Blue
5) Heli-Max Novus CX
6) Heli-Max Novus CX Giant Scale (X3)
7) Heli-Max Novus FP
8) Heli-Max Novus FP Giant Scale (X3)
9) Heli-Max Novus CP
10) Heli-Max Novus CP Giant Scale (X3)
21 New Models Added to the Super Helicopter Edition of
PRE-Flight.
15 new Walkera helis and 6 new Blade helis are now
part of the Super Helicopter Edition for a total of 50 real helicopters - making
the PRE-Flight Super Helicopter Edition the largest collection of its kind!
New Models Added to the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight. The Blade MCX, CX3, and CP Pro 2 are now
part of the Blade Edition for a total of 15 helicopters:
1) Blade CX3 Super-Scale Twin Rotor (with flashing lights) NEW
2) Blade CX3 Giant Scale (X2) for easy flying practiceNEW
3) Blade MCX ultra-micro, palm-sized heli NEW
4) Blade MCX Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice NEW
5) Blade CP Pro 2 full 3D-capableNEW
6) Blade CP Pro 2 Giant Scale (X2) for easy flying practiceNEW
7) Blade 400 3D
8) Blade CP+
9) Super Stable Blade CX2 Standard with counter-rotating Rotors
10) Blade CP Pro with Pro power system and Bell-Hiller mixing
11) Stock Blade CP with flat-bottom blades
12) Aerobatically Enhanced Blade CP with symmetrical blades
13) Super Enhanced Blade CP with symmetrical blades and Bell-Hiller mixing
14) Blade CX2 - Military colors and trim
15) Blade CX with counter-rotating Rotors
New Models Added to the Walkera Edition of
PRE-Flight. The Walkera 4G3 CP 3D, 38 Chinook/Sea Knight, Lama 2, UFO 5 are now
part of the Walkera Editions for a total of 21 helicopters:
1) Walkera 4G3 Micro CP 3D NEW
2) Walkera 4G3 Metal Upgrade NEW
3) Walkera 4G3 Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practiceNEW
4) Walkera 38 Chinook/Sea Knight 4-RotorNEW
5) Walkera 38 CamoflageNEW
6) Walkera 38 USA ArmyNEW
7) Walkera Lama 2 NEW
8) Walkera Lama 2 Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice NEW
9) Walkera UFO 5 NEW
10) Walkera UFO 5 Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice NEW
11 Walkera 4#3 Micro 4-channel
12) Walkera 4#3A New Look 4#3
13) Walkera 4#3B Metal Upgraded 4#3
14) Walkera 5#10 Twin Rotor
15) Walkera 5G6 Micro Twin Rotor
16) Walkera #60
17) Walkera #36 Stock
18) Walkera #36 Upgraded
19) Walkera #22E
20) Walkera #4
21) Walkera #5.4 Coaxial Twin Rotor
New Model for free download - Mitsubishi Zero.
The Mitsubishi Zero was hugely feared in the beginning of World War II with its
appearance in the attack at Pearl Harbor. It appeared superior in every way to the
US warplanes - maneuverability, speed, endurance and firepower. It was only after
discovering its Achilles' heel - lack of armor - that the US forces were able
to keep Japan from total air superiority over the Pacific theater.
In 1929, Mitsubishi's chief designer, Jiro Horikoshi, created the most advanced
fighter of the time out of a then-secret Japanese aluminum alloy to achieve the
lightest possible airframe. Unfortunately for the Zero, this also meant almost no
armor and no self-sealing fuel tanks.
This detailed, super scale PRE-Flight model of the deadly Zero has operating
control surfaces and landing gear.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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25th November 2008
New Model for free download - Ford Trimotor.
The design of the Ford Trimotor certainly proves that they didn't think much
of aerodynamics in 1925. Its all-metal corrugated skin was all about strength
and low weight, resulting in a rugged design able to carry up to nine passengers
plus pilot, co-pilot and stewardess.
Ford's aircraft, like his autos and tractors, was inexpensive and reliable and
formed the basis for the early transcontinental airliners. It was part of many
exploratory and pioneering flights - even appearing in an Indiana Jones movie.
This hugely detailed, super scale PRE-Flight model of the Trimotor has operating control surfaces,
period external control wires, and unique corrugated aluminum skin.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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12th November 2008
New Model for free download - F-104 Starfighter.
Called the "missle with a man in it", the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was one of
the more extreme jet fighter designs which adopted a minimalist architechture-
fitting the smallest possible airframe around one of the most powerful engines
available in the 1950's. The result was a plane that was more starship than
jet fighter.
To lessen drag the wings were made so thin that its leading edge was sharp
enough to warrant protectors as they posed a hazard to the ground crew. The
aileron hydraulic cylinders had to be only one inch thick to fit in the wings.
The fuselage was carefully designed to cut drag and result in excellent climb
rate, speed, and acceleration.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Starfighter has operating landing gear
and afterburning jet.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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1st November 2008
For a limited time only, the download version of PRE-Flight
is now included - free. Get your full copy of PRE-Flight thru quick download -
for free - when you order PRE-Flight with the USB interface - no more waiting for your software.
New Models Added to the Walkera Edition of
PRE-Flight. The Walkera 4#3, 5#10, and 5G6 are now part of the Walkera Editions
for a total of 11 helicopters:
1) Walkera 4#3 Micro 4-channel NEW
2) Walkera 4#3A New Look 4#3 NEW
3) Walkera 4#3B Metal Upgraded 4#3 NEW
4) Walkera 5#10 Twin Rotor NEW
5) Walkera 5G6 Micro Twin Rotor NEW
6) Walkera #60
7) Walkera #36 Stock
8) Walkera #36 Upgraded
9) Walkera #22E
10) Walkera #4
11) Walkera #5.4 Coaxial Twin Rotor
New Model for free download - Marine One Sea King.
Helicopter builder Sikorsky built the Sea King in 1957, beginning a long career
as a submarine hunter-killer, then diversifying into search and rescue, as well as
executive transport. Designated the SH-3, the Sea King was designed for shipboard
operation with folding rotor blades, as well as amphibious operation. Weapons capability
was equally diverse, from torpedoes and missiles, to sonobouys for sub hunting.
The Sea King was always deployed as the first aicraft in the air and the last to
land as a plane guard and pilot recovery vehicle. It is now famously known as Marine
One when the US President is actually aboard.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Sea King has a five-bladed rotor,
operating landing gear, and Presidential Marine One livery.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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10th October 2008
New PRE-Flight Version 3.17 - free software upgrade.
Download this free patch to upgrade your full version of PRE-Flight to version 3.17.
Version 3.17 addresses the problem that some Transmitters have when the signal
level is higher than expected by the PRE-Flight USB Interface. This may result in
"jittery" channels or the controller is not detected. This upgrade autodetects this
situation and adjusts the input to avoid the problem.
This update will work for PRE-Flight version 2.70 and higher.
Please note that due to hardware requirements, users of version 2.70 to 2.99
who use the microphone interface will require the PRE-Flight USB Interface to
continue using their existing microphone-based cables on version 3.00 and higher.
The PRE-Flight USB Interface is provided
at factory cost (plus postage and handling) - see this link to
order the PRE-Flight USB Interface.
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7th October 2008
New Model for free download - General Dynamics F-111.
The F-111 was designed in an era where "cost was not an issue" - resulting in an
aircraft featuring pioneering and expensive technologies like variable-geometry wings,
afterburning turbofan engines and terrain-following radar. So advanced was the F-111
that it inspired the fictional aircraft in the "Thunderbirds" series as well as real
Soviet swing-wing designs.
The design philosophy of the 1960's was overwhelming speed and power (as opposed to
the current philosophy of stealth and cost effectiveness), hence the F-111's Mach 2.5 plus
speed and nuclear capability was coupled with long range to meet the requirements of
both USAF and Navy.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the F-111 has variable-geometry swing-wings,
operating landing gear, and twin afterburning jets.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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24th September 2008
New Model for free download - Fokker Dr.1 Triplane.
Easily the most famous of all World War I planes, the Fokker Dreidecker (triplane), was
designed by Reinhold Platz and built by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke as a response to the
success of the British Sopwith Triplane. Used to deadly effect by Manfred von Richthofen
(aka "The Red Baron"), the plane gained notoriety beyond what was actually a very
frail and unstable aircraft.
The secret of the Triplane's performance in combat was its powerful elevator and
rudder. The gyroscopic effect from the rotary engine enabled the tiny plane to make
right turns and dives faster than any enemy fighters. Although finally made obsolete
by the higher speeds of later planes, the Triplane probably marks the highest point
in fighter maneuverability.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Triplane has moveable control surfaces, a
realistic Oberursel rotary engine, and highly detailed weaponry.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this A HREF="PFSAVER.htm">web page to download the free model.
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18th September 2008
New Model for free download - Fokker Eindecker.
Designed by Dutch engineer Anthony Fokker, the Eindecker or "monoplane" in English,
was the first plane to be fitted with a gun/propeller synchronizer gear which allowed
its machine gun to fire thru the propeller arc. So advanced was this feature that it
started the "Fokker Scourge" where the Allied planes became "Fokker Fodder" for the
early German Aces.
Although the Eindecker would probably not pass any current aircraft standards, it was
the very first "true fighter" aircraft - the less advanced aircraft it preyed on were
merely scouts armed with conventional hand-held firearms. It was used to great effect
by a number of German luminaries like Boelcke and Immelmann, and became a true Terror
of the Skies above the World War I warscape.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Eindecker has moveable control surfaces and
a realistic Oberursel rotary engine (in which the cylinders rotated with the prop - resulting
in a difficult airplane to master).
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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10th September 2008
New Model for free download - Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
Although the Boeing B-17 was not the most capable bomber in terms of bomb load and
performance, it was the darling of the bomber air crews due to its legendary resistance
to battle damage. The B-17 bristled with defensive guns - much to the crews' delight -
earning it the title "Flying Fortress".
From its first flight in 1935, despite a streak of tragic luck, the B-17 eventually
became the greatest bomber of the war - dropping more bombs than any other aircraft.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the B-17G has moveable control surfaces and retractable
landing gear, as well as bomber and pilot views.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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3rd September 2008
New Model for free download - Boeing B-52 Stratofortress.
The "Stratofortress" or BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fellow) as its called by the Air Force,
first entered operations in 1955 and is projected to become the longest operational
aircraft of all time due to the Air Force's intention to keep the B-52 in service until
2040.
Designed to "exceed all expectations" of its initial conception, the BUFF broke many
records of endurance, speed and altitude in the first few decades of its life. Its
ultra-high reliability has earned it an 80% mission-capable rate - the highest of any
aircraft on record.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the B-52 has moveable control surfaces and unique
retractable landing gear, which, like the original's, can pivot 20 degrees outward.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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27th August 2008
New Model for free download - Boeing B-29 Superfortress.
Called "The Plane that Won the War", the Boeing B-29 Superfortress was one of the most
advanced bombers of its time - featuring innovations like remote-controlled gun turrets
and a fully pressurized cabin. So advanced was its design that it was used long after
its first flight in 1942 - it was only retired from service in the 1960s. It was also
copied down to the rivets by the Soviet Union and called the Tupolev Tu-4.
The most famous of the 3,970 B-29s that were built is the "Enola Gay", the bomber that
delivered the first atomic bomb on August 6, 1945, forever changing the face of warfare.
Long after World War II, the B-29 saw service in the Korean conflict and was used in
various duties like in-flight refueling, exprimental aircraft testing, and even as a
a flying relay television transmitter (because of its high-altitude capability).
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the B-29 is composed of over 107,000
polygons, and has full moveable control surfaces, retractable landing gear,
revolving gun turrets (controlled by the rudder channel), detailed interior visible in the
aircraft views, and special reflective paint and markings of "Enola Gay".
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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20th August 2008
New Model for free download - Beechcraft Staggerwing.
Regarded by many as "The Most Beautiful Airplane" of all time - certainly the
most beautiful biplane, the Beechwood Staggerwing was designed as built from the
start in 1932 to be THE premium business executive airplane - much like the Gulfstream
executive jets of today.
The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing gets its name from the negative stagger -
the lower wing is more forward than the upper wing - which is designed to give the
pilot a superior view as well as provide a lower stall speed. Its retractable gear,
uncommon at the time, combined with advanced streamlining and a powerful, light
engine resulted in a faster, more agile, and longer-ranged aircraft than its
contemporaries. Its design was found by many to be ideal for racing as well as
for fast, comfortable travel.
The last Staggerwing left the factory in 1949, however, it was widely used around
the world for decades longer, many Staggerwings still flying today, lovingly maintained
by their owners and still looking very fast and modern despite its age.
This large scale PRE-Flight model of the Staggerwing is composed of over 130,000
polygons, and has full moveable control surfaces, retractable main and wheel landing gears,
finely detailed radial engine and even a detailed, cream leather interior. Performance
is as would be expected of a muscle biplane.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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14th August 2008
New Model for free download - Focke-Wulf Triebflugel VTOL Fighter.
The Focke-Wulf Triebflugel's tailsitter design coupled with the ramjet-powered
rotor made it one of the most unique aircraft ever concieved. It had only reached
wind-tunnel testing when the allied forces put an end to its development - no flying prototype was ever built.
Concieved in the final months of World War II, it was thought to have been a
solution to the increasing bombing raids by the allies, as well as a response to
the lack of flying fields for normal aircraft operation.
The Triebflugel's main propulsion consisted of a single, large-diameter, 3-bladed
rotor powered by ramjets positioned at the tip of the blades. Take-off is similar
to a helicopter then the craft is nosed over to a normal attitude with the blades
providing forward thrust as well as lift.
The theoretical specs are impressive: 3 wingtip ramjets giving it a speed up to
Mach 0.9 or about 1000kph; 2 X 30mm cannon and 2 X 20mm cannon on the nose.
Designed primarily as a bomber interceptor, it would take only a few minutes to
reach a high enough altitude to engage its target. Little thought seems to have been
put into the landing of such an aircraft - with the pilot not seeing much of the
landing wheels behind him.
This PRE-Flight model of the Triebflugel has an operating rotor, animated flame
at the ramjet exhausts and even "3D" sound coming from the rotating engines. Flying
the model is similar to flying a helicopter, up to the point where enough forward speed
enables the model to fly more like a conventional aircraft. As in the real thing,
landing is exceptionally challenging.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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6th August 2008
New Transmitters Supported -
Walkera Dragonfly 2.4GHz 4ch/6ch/8ch WK-2401/WK-2601/WK-2801.
PRE-Flight now supports Walkera's latest 2.4GHz technology Transmitters with
the PRE-Flight USB Interface. You can now use your
WK-2401 (4-channel), WK-2601 (6-channel) or /WK-2801 (8-channel) transmitter/controller to practice
flying in PRE-Flight, before you tackle the real thing.
See this page to order the Walkera Dragonfly Edition.
New Model for free download - White Knight Two.
Download and fly this free PRE-Flight model which commemorates the launch of "Eve" -
the first of a fleet of carrier aircraft which will be used to launch the
SpaceShipTwo spacecraft.
One of the unique design features incorporates a "simulator" into one of the
twin hulls. The hull is laid out exactly like the SpaceShipTwo and will be used
for space tourist training which includes a few seconds of weightlessness.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
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29th July 2008
New PRE-Flight Version 3.17 - free software upgrade.
Download this free patch to upgrade your full version of PRE-Flight to version 3.17.
Version 3.17 addresses the problem that some PCs sometimes have when running the
more complicated planes and helicopters in complicated sceneries. Windows runs out
of resources and the screen turns light blue. This upgrade provides more resources
for Windows and also more efficiently uses existing graphics resources to avoid the
problem.
This update will work for PRE-Flight version 2.70 and higher.
Please note that due to hardware requirements, users of version 2.70 to 2.99
who use the microphone interface will require the PRE-Flight USB Interface to
continue using their existing microphone-based cables on version 3.00 and higher.
The PRE-Flight USB Interface is provided
at factory cost (plus postage and handling) - see this link to
order the PRE-Flight USB Interface.
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21th July 2008
New CD Book - Make Your Own Photoreal Sceneries CD Book.
This specially written CD Book shows how to create Photoreal Sceneries from resources found
on the Internet - nothing to buy, no special tools needed!.
There are literally thousands of Photoreal sceneries that are freely downloadable
and can be converted to run in PRE-Flight. There are over 2000 in a single website
alone! The instructions and samples in this CD book make acquisition and conversion
of these sceneries a simple process which will typically only take minutes to complete.
Also, for a limited time only, this CD Book is now included free with every
purchase of the full PRE-Flight package with USB interface. In addition, your purchase of
the PRE-Flight package with USB also entitles you to 3 free Photoreal Scenery Conversions -
see this link.
See this link to order the Make Your Own Photoreal Sceneries CD Book.
Announcing the PRE-Flight Multiplayer Page.
Invite your flying buddies from anywhere in the world for a virtual AirShow on our new Multiplayer Page.
Featuring active servers where you and your friends can chat, exchange notes,
teach, learn, and above all, enjoy flying beautiful and accurate Radio-Controlled aircraft,
in familiar (or exotic) scenes.
See this link to fly Multiplayer with your buddies.
New PRE-Flight USB Interface with new
PRE-Flight Version 3.
The New PRE-Flight USB Interface is now incorporated in the Latest Version of PRE-Flight
- resulting in even faster, more reliable peformance from the acclaimed RC Simulator.
The PRE-Flight USB Interface (PFUSBi for short) allows a much larger range of
transmitters to attach to PRE-Flight - click here for list of compatible transmitters.
What's more, all available channels of your transmitter are made usable for flying.
The USB Interface is also compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and 98SE.
PFUSBi is based on fast USB 2 technology, and is completely Plug-and-Play. It also
adds Multiplayer Sound support and is fully compatible with the earlier PRE-Flight
microphone cable. For a complete list of features, Click Here.
New Photoreal Scenery -
Titan.
With over 18 MB of high-resolution photofiles included, you can now fly in one
of the outer moons of the Solar System! That's not air you're breathing...
This totally realistic scenery was computer generated with the same software
used in the movie "The Day After Tomorrow".
Note: Subscription is required for access and is free of charge.
12th February 2008
USBCHK - a freeware program for checking USB cables and controllers - now available.
USBCHK can quickly check if your USB cable or Controller is suitable for
use on RC Flight Simulators (like PRE-Flight). USBCHK has a small footprint
and will run on Microsoft Windows version 98SE or higher.
See this page to download the latest version of USBCHK.
4th January 2008
PRE-Flight Gift Vouchers now available.
Which one are you:
1) You've given that special someone the ultimate gift of a Radio-Control helicopter or airplane,
only to find out that he or she can't fly it.
2) You want to inspire someone to reach for the skies (without the risk) by introducing him/her to the
best hobby in the world - Radio-Controlled flying.
3) You feel sorry for these wretched Radio-Control flyers who are always broke and depressed
because of endless crashes.
Give them the gift they really need AND save them a lot of
money (by avoiding crashes)!
New Product now available -
the Super Helicopter Edition of PRE-Flight.
The Super Helicopter Edition
includes all of the helicopters in all Special Editions for a huge total of 29 REAL Helicopters!
New Models added to the Esky Edition of PRE-Flight - Three models of the Co-Comanche - Camoflage,
Desert, and Army Configuration - have been added to the Esky Edition of PRE-Flight.
The Esky Edition now has 10 Esky Helicopter Models:
1) Honey Bee King 2
2) Belt-CP
3) Co-Comanche - Camoflage
4) Co-Comanche - Desert
5) Co-Comanche - Army Brown
6) Lama V4 - Silver
7) Lama V4 - Blue
8) Honey Bee CP2
9) Honey Bee FP 4ch
10) Lama V3
All the Esky Transmitters are now supported, as well as all other transmiters supported
by PRE-Flight - full list here.
New Models added to the Esky Edition of PRE-Flight - Two models of the Lama V4 - silver
and Blue - have been added to the Esky Edition of PRE-Flight. The Esky Edition
now has 7 Esky Helicopter Models:
1) Honey Bee King 2
2) Belt-CP
3) Lama V4 - Silver
4) Lama V4 - Blue
5) Honey Bee CP2
6) Honey Bee FP 4ch
7) Lama V3
All the Esky Transmitters are now supported, as well as all other transmiters supported
by PRE-Flight - full list here.
New Model Added to the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight. The E-Flite Blade 400 3D is now part of the Blade Edition.
The Blade 400's TX, the Spektrum DX6/DX6i is also supported. The Blade Edition now has a
a total of 9 Models:
1) Blade 400 3D
2) Blade CP+
3) Super Stable Blade CX2 Standard with counter-rotating Rotors
4) Blade CP Pro with Pro power system and Bell-Hiller mixing
5) Stock Blade CP with flat-bottom blades
6) Aerobatically Enhanced Blade CP with symmetrical blades
7) Super Enhanced Blade CP with symmetrical blades and Bell-Hiller mixing
8) Blade CX2 - Military colors and trim
9) Blade CX with counter-rotating Rotors
New Model Added to the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight. The E-Flite Blade CP+ is now part of the Blade Edition - making a total
of 8 Models:
1) Blade CP+
2) Super Stable Blade CX2 Standard with counter-rotating Rotors
3) Blade CP Pro with Pro power system and Bell-Hiller mixing
4) Stock Blade CP with flat-bottom blades
5) Aerobatically Enhanced Blade CP with symmetrical blades
6) Super Enhanced Blade CP with symmetrical blades and Bell-Hiller mixing
7) Blade CX2 - Military colors and trim
8) Blade CX with counter-rotating Rotors
New Interface for Transmitter -
Futaba 2.4 Ghz (with FM or PPM capability) with Advanced Spread Spectrum Technology.
PRE-Flight now supports Futaba's latest Transmitter.
New RC Helicopter -
HoneyBee CP2.
Here is the Best Kept Secret in the RC World - the Honeybee CP2 from Esky.
Why? It's the improved "clone" of the most popular Helicopter in the world - the Blade CP Pro -
which currently retails for over $249USD.
Buy the HoneyBee CP2 here for only $149.95USD and
get the PRE-Flight Blade Edition for free!
23th July 2007
Movie - How To Fly 3D on an RC Helicopter using Time Factor.
How-To movie using PRE-Flight's unique Time Factor feature. Demo Helicopter is the T-Rex
600 but the movie is applicable to the T-Rex 450 and other helis (Blade CP, Dragonfly) and
even planes and other aircraft. This shows how to quickly and safely build up your skills in
mastering the difficult art of Flying 3D.
10th July 2007
Movie - PRE-Flight RC Flight Simulator Introduction.
This is a quick intro to PRE-Flight's features, models, and scenery.
Please note that due to the limitations of YouTube, the movie has a lower quality
than the original program. Click here for the higher quality
version.
17th March 2007
New Photoreal Scenery -
Grand Canyon - Little Colorado.
Over 18 MB of high-resolution photofiles included with permission from 360Parks.com.
Take off from the muddy, primeval shore then fly low over the waves in-between the
million-year-old cliffs of the Grand Canyon. Note to Flyers - strictly NO buzzing
the tourists and NO landings/crashes on the water!
This is only one of the over 75 fabulous Panoramic scenes which you
get in the Grand Canyon CD from 360Parks.com. Each of these panoramas
can be easily converted to a Photoreal Scenery for personal use in
PRE-Flight RC Flight Simulator.
Visit www.360Parks.com for your copy of the Grand Canyon CD and
other great CDs.
Note: Subscription is required for access and is free of charge.
7th March 2007
New Photoreal Scenery -
Grand Canyon - Redwall Cavern.
Over 18 MB of high-resolution photofiles included with permission from 360Parks.com.
This immense cavern was carved out of the limestone cliff over thousands of years by the
Colorado river. Exciting sheltered flying area - no winds. Fly against a background of carved
limestone shapes.
This is only one of the over 75 fabulous Panoramic scenes which you
get in the Grand Canyon CD from 360Parks.com. Each of these panoramas
can be easily converted to a Photoreal Scenery for personal use in
PRE-Flight RC Flight Simulator.
Visit www.360Parks.com for your copy of the Grand Canyon CD and
other great CDs.
Note: Subscription is required for access and is free of charge.
5th February 2007
New Photoreal Scenery -
Grand Canyon - Deer Creek Waterfalls.
Over 18 MB of high-resolution photofiles included with permission from 360Parks.com.
Take off from the wet, pebbly beach, fly over the miniature rainbow.
Then follow the waterfall up, up into a perfect blue sky - high above
the canyon floor.
This is only one of the over 75 fabulous Panoramic scenes which you
get in the Grand Canyon CD from 360Parks.com. Each of these panoramas
can be easily converted to a Photoreal Scenery for personal use in
PRE-Flight RC Flight Simulator.
Note: Subscription is required for access and is free of charge.
17th December 2006
New Photoreal Scenery - Enterprize Wharf.
Photoreal Panoramic Scenery of Enterprize Wharf, Melbourne. All
aircraft are "dayglo" coloured and are easily visible in this night
scenery of the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne City. Over 18 MB
of high-resolution photofiles included.
New Interface for Transmitter - The Walkera Dragonfly 7-channel PCM WK-0701 Transmitter
is now supported by PRE-Flight. PRE-Flight is now the only Simulator which supports the new Dragonfly PCM Transmitter.
The following are now supported by PRE-Flight:
1) 4-Channel Transmitters packaged with Walkera 4, Walkera 5#4 helicopters
2) 6-Channel Transmitters packaged with Walkera 22E, Walkera 36, Walkera 35 helicopters
3) 7-Channel PCM WK-0701 Transmitters packaged with Walkera 60, and Walkera 59 helicopters
4) 7-Channel Transmitters (non-PCM) packaged with Walkera 60, and Walkera 59 helicopters
5) 8-Channel WK-1001 Transmitters.
New Model - The Blade CP Pro is now included in the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight - along with full support for the new Blade CP Pro Transmitter/Controller.
Blade CX users can now preview the Blade CP and CP Pro and fly with collective pitch control.
Blade CP and CP Pro users can now experience the incredible control and stability that's possible with the Blade CX's Dual-Rotor design.
Two New Models Added to the Dragonfly Edition of
PRE-Flight. The Walkera Dragonfly #4 and the Walkera Dragonfly #5.4 are now part of the Dragonfly
Edition.
New Photoreal Scenery - Fitzsimmons Oval. New type
Photoreal Panoramic Scenery of Fitzsimmons Oval, Melbourne. Full 360/360-degree field of view.
Look straight up to view beautiful clouds and down to follow the shadow of your model
on the image of actual grass.
Scenery includes a photoreal runway for take-off and landings. Over 18 MB
(unzipped) of high resolution photographic images of the actual flying field.
Note: This download requires a large amount of Video memory. A lower resolution scenery
can also be downloaded.
New Interface for Transmitter - The Blade CX
Transmitter is now supported by PRE-Flight. A new Model of the Blade CX is now included
in the Blade Edition of PRE-Flight. Blade CX users can now fly the Blade CP using the CX Transmitter.
Blade CP users can use their Transmitters to fly the Blade CX for practice and fun-flying.
Note: Some assembly is required to enable the Blade CX Transmitter - see this page for details.
See this page to order the Blade Edition or this
page to order the Standard Edition.
17th June 2006
New Interface for Transmitter - The Walkera Dragonfly 4-channel Transmitter
is now supported by PRE-Flight. If you would like to use your 4-channel Walkera Transmitter without
needing a COM port/socket on your PC, this is for you. PRE-Flight uses the microphone socket of your PC.
No need for COM, Parallel, or even USB sockets.
Note: Some soldering is required to enable the Walkera 4-channel TX - see this page for details.
The following are now supported by PRE-Flight:
1) 4-Channel Transmitters packaged with Walkera 4, Walkera 5#4 helicopters
2) 6-Channel Transmitters packaged with Walkera 22E, Walkera 36, Walkera 35 helicopters
3) 7-Channel PCM WK-0701 Transmitters packaged with Walkera 60, and Walkera 59 helicopters
4) 7-Channel Transmitters (non-PCM) packaged with Walkera 60, and Walkera 59 helicopters
5) 8-Channel WK-1001 Transmitters.
New Interface for Transmitter - The Walkera Dragonfly 7-channel
(PCM and non-PCM) is now supported by PRE-Flight. The following are now supported by PRE-Flight: Walkera 22E,
Walkera 36, Walkera 35, Walkera 60, and Walkera 59 transmitters.
Looking for a Simulator for your T-Rex Helicopter?
New Product now available - PRE-Flight T-Rex Edition. Includes 3 models: The T-Rex 450X, T-Rex 450XL,
and the T-Rex 450SE PLUS the CD Book, "Flyer's Guide to the T-Rex"!
New Interface for Transmitter - The Walkera Dragonfly Transmitters for it's range of airplanes and helicopters (CCPM and non-CCPM)
are now supported by PRE-Flight.
New Plane - Douglas C-47 "Gooney Bird" Paratroop Carrier.
This model of the military version of the DC-3 is programmed to disgorge an unlimited number of paratroopers on your flying field.
Program your Transmitter on channel _Aux3 or (using the keyboard controls) press the "T" key to start dropping, and "Y" to stop. The rate is entirely up to you.
You can Pull Down Menu Model, Quick Edit then click the Parachutes Tab and put in how many parachutes per second you want to drop.
From 1 (Paratroopers Picnic) to 3 (D-Day in Europe!) per second.
The plane has the usual moveable controls and working gear.
Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. See Other Downloads.
28th Feb 2005
New Heli - Boeing ACH-47A Chinook. Armed to the teeth with machine guns, grenade launchers and rockets, the Chinook helicopters were
always a welcome site to the US Armed Forces in Vietnam. The "Easy Money" was the only ACH-47A to survive
the Vietnam War.
Features twin rotors, machine guns, automatic grenade launcher and lots more details.
Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. See Other Downloads.
19th Dec 2004
New Plane - Avro Lancaster Bomber. The Lancaster was the most successful bomber used by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force in WWII.
Able to carry almost its own weight of fuel and bombs, it was the only bomber capable of carrying the "Grand Slam" - a 22,000 pound bomb, and the "Dam Buster" spinning bomb.
This model features very high detail: over 30 glass windows and canopies, retractable gear, moveable control surfaces, rotating turret (use rudder to operate),
detailed cockpit, showing seats, and more.
The Lancaster is also available in night-bomber paint scheme.
Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. See Other Downloads.
12th Dec 2004
New Plane - RAF SE5 Biplane. The SE5 was the first British fighter to be armed with 2 guns.
This model features very high detail: Vickers and Lewis machine guns, wing wires, wooden propeller, cockpit instruments, fully moveable control surfaces, Hispano-Suiza engine, and more.
Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. See Other Downloads.
27th Nov 2004
New Plane - Douglas DC-3 "Gooney Bird". The Douglas DC-3 is one of the most endearing and numerous airplanes ever built. Moveable control surfaces, retractable gear, and special
metal paint finish. Includes intructions on how to do your own paint job. See Other Downloads.
4th Oct 2004
New Download - SpaceShipOne Model and Screensaver.
On the 4th of October the year 2004, aviation and space history was made as Brian Binnie, a 51-year-old former navy pilot, piloted
Scaled Composite's SpaceShipOne - the first commercial spaceship. An hour after landing, Burt Rutan - owner of Scaled Composites claimed the
$10 million X Prize purse offered by Ansari.
The feat is likened to Lindbergh claiming the $25,000 Orteig Prize after making his solo transatlantic
flight in 1927.
Like the Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne will herald a new, golden age where space flights will become as routine as air travel
is today.
Fly the SpaceShipOne from the ground (carried by WhiteKnight) to outer space. Install the screensaver
or create your own (instructions included).
New Plane - Gee Bee Model Z.
Bright yellow, small, cute, and christened "The City of Springfield", you'd half
expect Bart Simpson (from "The Simpsons" cartoon) as the pilot. The Gee Bee model Z
was in fact, a racing plane that won every race it ever entered. See Other Downloads.
24th Sep 2004
New Plane - F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird.
Fly with the most famous of all aerobatic flying teams - the Thunderbirds. This F-16 comes with a smoke trail generator for sky writing and aerobatics and has lots of other features. See Other Downloads.
14th Sep 2004
New Plane - B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. The Spirit by Northrop Grumman is the worlds most advanced weapon. This awesome plane has all control surfaces accurately working - elevons and split-rudders (which replace a conventional rudder and tail). It also has retractable gear and highly-detailed paint scheme. See Other Downloads.
8th Sep 2004
New Helicopter - Aeroespatiale Alouette III. Ultra-detailed model of France's most popular helicopter in a monster-sized scale. Fully animated - missiles actually fire with a special firing sound (great for multiplayer sorties) and lights flash. See Other Downloads.
2nd Sep 2004
New Plane - Supermarine Spitfire Mk I. Ultra-detailed model of the famous WWII Battle of Britain warplane in a two-in-one package: Small electric park flier and monster-sized 1/4 scale. Both fully animated - control surfaces move and retracts work. Nice camo paintwork - with instructions to do your own paint scheme using any paint program. See Other Downloads.
28th Aug 2004
New Scenery - Albert Park. Photorealistic scenery of Albert Park, Melbourne (Australia) - the scenic venue for the Australian Grand Prix. Surrounded by trees, buildings, and a lake, the park is a great place to fly.
See Other Downloads.
Create a virtual scenery of your own flying field - visit the PhotoField Page for details.
25th Aug 2004
New 3D Screenshots featuring the new Photorealistic Sceneries. See 3D Screenshots.
16th Aug 2004
New Scenery - Photorealistic Small Field. This photorealistic scenery of a small field is achieved by using actual photos, seamlessly stiched together into a full 360-degree view (up, down, left, and right). Includes photorealistic grass, houses, trees, mud, ducks, etc. See Other Downloads.
12th Aug 2004
New Plane - Lockheed C-130 Hercules. "The 20th Century's Greatest Airlifter Will Also Be the 21st Century’s Greatest." - a quote from the Lockheed website. Over 2,200 have been built and flown by over 60 nations for every possible mission. Fly this famous aircraft in 2 flavors - camouflage or in the Blue Angels' "Fat Albert" paint scheme. See Other Downloads.
7th Aug 2004
New Helicopter - Bell H-13 MASH. Super-scale model of the Korean conflict life-saver. Large scale and docile to fly, even for beginners. Super-detailed: scale engine; dual controls are visible thru the large bubble canopy; accurate, open-structure tail and body; dual MASH hospital stretchers with transparent wind screens. See Other Downloads.
31th Jul 2004
New Model - Osprey V-22. PRE-Flight's finest "action" model. Awesome osprey with fully tiltable rotors has even the smallest details - landing gear covers actually open and close, collision enabled rotor disk (you crash if this touches the ground), super-detailed 3D geometry, and lots more. See Other Downloads.
27th Jul 2004
New Model - Space Shuttle Columbia. Very highly accurate model of the first flying shuttle. - showing details like the reaction control nozzles and engines. Has actual shuttle sound recording, animated engine exhaust, retractable landing gear. See Other Downloads.
15th Jul 2004
New Plane - Air Force One (747-200). Everything works on this model of the US President's personal jet and flying White House. Nice paintwork by noted designer Raymond Loewy - with instructions to do your own paint scheme using any paint program. See Other Downloads.
10th Apr 2004
New Plane - P-51D Mustang. Pretty Petite model of the famous World War II warbird. Electric powered, control surfaces work, including retractable landing gear. Nice paintwork - with instructions to do your own paint scheme using any paint program. See Other Downloads.
12th Mar 2004
New Plane - Boeing 747-400 UPS. The largest PRE-Flight model so far! Paul Gage's massive 747-400 has all the parts working. Control surfaces move - even the turbine blades spin. See Other Downloads.
26th Dec 2003
New 3D ScreenShots Gallery. Realistic 3D screenshots using the "cross-eyed" method or "cross-viewing". The effect is quite startling (mind the rotor blade) as objects seem to leap out of the screen. No special hardware required. See 3D ScreenShots.
23rd Dec 2003
New Plane(?) - Santa. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. See Other Downloads.
19th Dec 2003
New Plane - Wright Flyer. PRE-Flight's tribute to the original airplane celebrating 100 years of Flight. Accurate physics show how difficult it was to fly. See Other Downloads.
6th Dec 2003
New Helicopter - Blackhawk UH-60 Helicopter. Highly detailed - full rotor animation and smoke effects. Graphics with permission from Logic Wizard. See Other Downloads.
5th Dec 2003
PRE-Flight Screensaver. The Official PRE-Flight Screensaver features the same high-quality, DirectX 3D graphics as PRE-Flight. Fully customizable. You are the director and the cameraman, as well as the pilot. Create your own flying videos. Includes instructions for installation and how-to for advanced features. See Other Downloads.
4th Dec 2003
New Helicopter - Lama SA315. Highly detailed - open construction tail and full rotor animation. Graphics with permission from Logic Wizard. See Other Downloads.
25th November 2003
Concorde Dream Airlines. Five additional color schemes for the Concorde. Contains original British Airways, Australia's Qantas, American Airlines, Air Canada, and Philippine Airlines color schemes. See Other Downloads.
12th November 2003
New Plane - Concorde. PRE-Flight's salute to one of history's greatest aircraft. The Concorde is fuly animated - control surfaces, landing gear, and even the famous "droop-snoot" is animated. Also, features instructions on how to create your own paint scheme from scratch using Windows Paint (comes with Windows) or any other Paint program. See Other Downloads.
25th October 2003
New Plane - Taube Slow Park Flyer. The Rumpler Taube is a very slow and forgiving plane. The realistic model has animated control surfaces and even (optional) animated wheels. Relax and fly it outdoors or indoors. Great for beginners and training. Also, features instructions on how to create your own paint scheme from scratch using Windows Paint (comes with Windows) or any other Paint program. See Other Downloads.
15th October 2003
New PRE-Flight version 2.10. This new version features improved ground contact physics and improved aircraft physics, plus speed, graphics improvements, and miscellaneous other fixes. See Download PRE-Flight.
5th October 2003
New Plane - Harrier VTOL. This model of the Harrier is fully detailed and fully operational - just like the real thing. Full thrust vector controls allow hovering, VTOL(Vertical Take-Off and Landing), and STOL(Short Take-Off and Landing). Fully animated control surfaces, landing gear, the exhaust thrust nozzles actually swivel and auxilliary intakes open and close. This download includes a "easy" version (more stable at hover). Now you can pull an Arnold Schwarzenegger (ala "True Lies") without breaking anything! See Other Downloads.
19th September 2003
New design Transmitter-to-PC interface now available at a new Low Price of only $74.95 - fully-built. The new design no longer requires a serial-port, nor parallel port - not even USB! All you need is a microphone socket on your PC. See Order Page.
18th September 2003
New Plane - 3D Sports Plane. With full-length, inboard ailerons and simulated propwash for full control at stall speeds. Practise the hover, harrier, and other 3D manuevers. Includes instructions on how to create your own paint scheme from scratch using Windows Paint (comes with Windows) or any other Paint program. See Other Downloads.
3rd September 2003
New Helicopter - MS Hornet Microelectric helicopter. Comes with instructions on how to create your own paint scheme from scratch using Windows Paint (comes with Windows) or any other Paint program. See Other Downloads.
29th August 2003
Statue of Liberty Scenery. Fly around a 3D model of New York's best known lady! See Other Downloads.
26th August 2003
New Plane - Pattern (or Precision Aerobatic Competition) Plane. Three color schemes in one package: Patriot, Wizard, and Fractal - PLUS instructions on how to create your own paint scheme from scratch using Windows Paint (comes with Windows) or any other Paint program. See Other Downloads.
20th August 2003
New Plane - The Whiplash from Advanced Composite Manufacturing. This elevon-cotrolled, 30-sized model depicts the original (which is beautifully airbrushed) in the "American Pride" paint scheme. See Other Downloads.
13th August 2003
New Plane/Rocket - SpaceShipOne from Scaled Composites, This is the frontrunner in the XPrize race to build the first cheap, commercial spacecraft. Operates like the real thing - see Other Downloads.
18th July 2003
New Helicopter - AH-6 Little Bird (OH-6 Cayuse Variant) The US Army's most popular Helicopter. Highly detailed. Graphics with permission from Logic Wizard. See Other Downloads.
14th July 2003
New Helicopter - Apache AH-64 Lean, mean, fighting machine, etc. Highly detailed. Graphics with permission from Logic Wizard. See Other Downloads.
11th July 2003
PRE-Flight has a new Sponsor - Gadgets Galore. Visit Gadgets Galore for great gadgets and gift ideas!
5th July 2003
New Plane - Piper - Ever wonder how your tiny park flier handles as a monster 1/4 scale? You can see how with this 3-in-1 Piper 170 - fly it as a park flyer, 40-gasser, or 1/4 scale model. Graphics with permission from Mariano Fernandez Seco. See Other Downloads.
30th June 2003
New Plane - Snoopy flier - Everyone's favorite beagle indulging in flights of fancy. Funny fun flier will get the giggles going. Graphics with permission from Mariano Fernandez Seco. See Other Downloads.
26th June 2003
New Plane - F.Air 40 powered profile fun flier. Graphics with permission from Shinichiro Nishiya. See Other Downloads.
25th June 2003
USB Adapter for PRE-Flight Interface now available. Converts USB port to serial COM port for PRE-Flight Interface and other serial devices. Great for flying on notebooks! See Order Page.
7th June 2003
New Plane - The Carbon Falcon from Ace Sim RC . This Electric Park Flyer is the ideal beginners plane - slow and forgiving - but can perform when pushed. Features unique "Warperons" - no ailerons, elevator, or rudder! Real model is ARF(Almost-Ready-to-Fly) construction and actually folds right down to almost pocket size! See Other Downloads.
21th May 2003
New Version: Fly with your buddy. Settle an old score. Learn to fly by watching the Pros. Join or watch a Virtual Airshow. Or just relax and chat. Announcing PRE-Flight Version 2 Multiplayer! Free download right here.
23rd April 2003
New Plane - the Velocity XL from Experimental Aircraft Models. This unique model is a Canard - back to front. See EAM's website and download the PRE-Flight model and have a look at the latest in Experimental Homebuilt Aircraft!
7th April 2003
New Aircraft - Yak-9 from AERC. WW II fighter, electric and aerobatic with camouflage livery. See Advanced Electric and Radio Control and get the PRE-Flight model as well as the real thing!
18th February 2003
PRE-Flight AirShow - New Multiplayer version of PRE-Flight is now Available. See Buy AirShow to get your Copy. See AirShow Description for more Details. AirShow also supports more controllers - click here.
Attention:Experienced Flyers!
Make money from your favourite hobby - Start a Flying School where you can teach others to fly via the internet - using PRE-Flight AirShow!
3rd December 2002
New Jet - SR-71 Blackbird - fastest and highest. See Other Downloads.
11th November 2002
Big Update: PRE-Flight ver 1.95 now available. 4 new helis, 4 new planes, 4 new sceneries, scenery editor, and lots more! See Download PRE-Flight.
3rd September 2002
PRE-Flight ver 1.9 rc flight simulator is now available. More models and better scenery - See Download PRE-Flight.
23th August 2002
P-51 Mustang WWII Fighter. Fully animated control surfaces, retractable gear. Huge super-scale, fully-featured, and beautiful. See Other Downloads.
18th August 2002
Statue of Liberty Scenery. Fly around a 3D model of New York's best known lady! See Other Downloads.
6th August 2002
AeroDesigner - the companion program to PRE-Flight is now available. Design your aircraft as well as fly them! See Other Downloads.
26th July 2002
Me-163 Komet. Powered by 15KG of rocket thrust, this model features fully animated moveable controls, elevons, and awesome sound effects. See Other Downloads.
13th May 2002
The fully-built interface is now available(finally!). Order from this Page.
PRE-Flight version 1.8 rc simulator is now available. It's now DirectX ver 8 based - so the great graphics just got even better! See Download PRE-Flight now!
22th October 2001
REALIZE - the 3D editor (for PRE-Flight rc simulator) is now available. See Other Downloads now!
7th October 2001
Ergo 50 Helicopter. Featuring "Fireball" paint theme, awesome 3D capabilities, and loads of fun!. See Other Downloads now!
23rd September 2001
T33 Shooting Star Electric Ducted Fan. This weeks featured download is the (Kyosho) T33 EDF featuring realistic, reflective, "aluminum" skin. The T33 is a fun-to-fly sport electric. See Other Downloads now!
10th September 2001
PRE-Flight Official Release. PRE-Flight now has Quick Edit - enabling the user to quickly change model and scenery characteristics using simple property dialog screens. Create freely distributable flight recording "videos" of your flight - complete with stick positions in either mode 1 or mode 2. Even fly in mode 1 then send the recording of your flight to mode 2 users! Connect your RC Transmitter to PRE-Flight with an easy-to-build interface (see left for link) or simply use the joystick/keyboard .
PRE-Flight is a fully user-configurable rc flight simulator and aircraft designer in one integrated package. PRE-Flight can be operated by a wide variety of RC transmitters and/or standard PC peripherals like the joystick or keyboard. PRE-Flight's "Physics and Rendering Engine" allows fast and accurate simulation of aircraft from parameters which are fully configurable by the user - down to the 3D shapes and color of the aircraft!
It is this special feature which allows aircraft designers to "build", test and simulate their design prototypes before putting the first parts together or even buying the first components! Critical decisions on powerplant, wing area, dihedral - even paint schemes and tank capacities can all be simulated on PRE-Flight along with anticipated wind conditions and flying field dimensions. CL and CD tables can be included in the flight model to allow accurate flight physics. PRE-Flight's "dynamic parameter" specification files allow user-defined equations and function tables to govern all aspects of the flight model.
Further news and developments will be posted on this website. If you have comments or questions, please feel free to contact me on this link ttransce@bigpond.net.au.
Current List of Supported Transmitters or TX Controllers:
-Any Windows-compatible joystick which can be calibrated in Windows' Control Panel, Gaming Options.
This can be USB, Serial, Gameport, IR, etc. joysticks with up to 8 proportional channels.
Real RC Transmitter Available with PRE-Flight.
New Model for free download - F-4 Phantom.
10 New Models Added to the Super Helicopter Edition of
PRE-Flight for a total of 60 helicopters:
21 New Models Added to the Super Helicopter Edition of
PRE-Flight.
New Models Added to the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight. The Blade MCX, CX3, and CP Pro 2 are now
part of the Blade Edition for a total of 15 helicopters:
New Model for free download - Mitsubishi Zero.
New Model for free download - Ford Trimotor.
New Model for free download - F-104 Starfighter.
New Models Added to the Walkera Edition of
PRE-Flight. The Walkera 4#3, 5#10, and 5G6 are now part of the Walkera Editions
for a total of 11 helicopters:
New Model for free download - Marine One Sea King.
New Model for free download - General Dynamics F-111.
New Model for free download - Fokker Dr.1 Triplane.
New Model for free download - Fokker Eindecker.
New Model for free download - Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
New Model for free download - Boeing B-52 Stratofortress.
New Model for free download - Boeing B-29 Superfortress.
New Model for free download - Beechcraft Staggerwing.
New Model for free download - Focke-Wulf Triebflugel VTOL Fighter.
New Transmitters Supported -
Walkera Dragonfly 2.4GHz 4ch/6ch/8ch WK-2401/WK-2601/WK-2801.
New Model for free download - White Knight Two.
New PRE-Flight USB Interface with new
PRE-Flight Version 3.
New Photoreal Scenery -
Titan.
New Product now available -
the Super Helicopter Edition of PRE-Flight.
The Super Helicopter Edition
includes all of the helicopters in all Special Editions for a huge total of 29 REAL Helicopters!
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