Phoenix RC Simulator

This page explains how to install the simulator and collects all the necessary files.




Brief sequence of steps to be followed

1) Downloading the installation and update files for the simulator
2) Install the simulator and run all the updates
3) Install the emulator to be able to use any radio connected via USB


Customised plane models and flight sites can then be imported.

1) Download of the simulator and updates

Download all files below.



PhoenixSim 5.5 DVD installation file HERE.

Phoenix any version to 5.0.r update file HERE.

Phoenix 5.0.a to 5.5.k update file HERE.

Phoenix 5.5.k to 5.5.l update file HERE.

Phoenix 5.5.l to 6.0.i update file HERE.


Emulator file HERE.

2) Install the sim and run all the updates

Follow the steps below.



Extract Phoenix DVD V5.5 and run the setup.exe: 

Press start to begin the installation:

Wait for the installation process to complete.
Leave the check to start Phoenix and press the button Finish:

Phoenix Sim will start with version 5.5.g, seen in the lower left corner:

Press Advanced and then the Install an update button:

Look for and select the file "PhoenixRC_5.0.a_5.5.k_update.pkg":

Verify that the verion in the lower left corner is now 5.5.k:

Repeat the Install an update procedure for "PhoenixRC_5.5.k_to_5.5.l_update.pkg":

Verify that the verion in the lower left corner is now 5.5.l:

Once again repeat the Install an update procedure for "PhoenixRC_5.5.l_to_6.0.i_update.pkg" and check that the verion in the lower left corner is now 6.0.i:

Note: After this update is raccomended to close Phoenis Sim and restart it.

3) Install the emulator

Follow the video below.



This video shows how to install the emulator: YouTube

Install extra models

Follow the procedure below.



Installing models is easy. Press the Install an update button and select your . pkg model file: 

List of nice models

Collection of models that I personally like and use.



FMS Kingfisher model file HERE.

FMS Kingfisher with floats model file HERE.

Pilot-RC Slick model file HERE.

Pilot-RC Laser V3 model file HERE.

Pilot-RC Extra NG model file HERE.

Timber Hangar 9 model file HERE.

Bush Mule model file HERE.

HobbyKing MX2 model file HERE.

FT22 model file HERE.

FMS MXS V2 model file HERE.

EF Turbo Bushmaster model file HERE.

Hacker Super Zoom model file HERE.

EF Slick model file HERE.

EF Extra NG model file HERE.

AeroScout model file HERE.

FMS Maule M7 model file HERE.

Extra 300 Carden Pro model file HERE.

WingWing Z84 model file HERE.

Foamy Laser Pro model file HERE.

EF Decathlon model file HERE.

FMS Futura model file HERE.


Flying field Stabio site file HERE.