After that, I added the components (airfoils, control surfaces, prop, wheels) back in, one at a time. geo file into a new model in Phoenix Builder using the 'Import Mesh' tool. To get started, I created a new model in Phoenix Builder. I now have a much greater appreciation for all the work that goes into just that part of the process! geo file contains the wire-frame model of the airplane and applies the 'skin' (texture) from the.
bmp files that came with the official model. Unfortunately, you can't edit the official models, but many of them have enough supporting files available to get you started on re-creating them. I finally spent the time to undertake that challenge using Phoenix Builder.
I like the fact that SAFE will help keep me from doing something stupid that results in a crash and a broken plane.Įver since Phoenix added support for autopilot electronics such as SAFE, I've had a desire to add SAFE to some of the other models I own in Phoenix that have SAFE receivers in them in my real fleet. As you can tell from some of my other blog entries, I'm a huge fan of SAFE in airplanes and I have installed the Apprentice S SAFE receiver in a number of other planes.
