Transcendental Technologies announces the latest addition to the IoT (Internet of Things).
PingLocust is an Android-based Control System based on 3G, 4G, or higher Internet Data Systems and is a simple, straightforward,
plug-for-plug replacement of conventional RC(Radio Control) systems. It provides instant additional functionality like enhanced range
and reliability, digital real-time FPV video, GPS tracking, and telemetry. See Features.
Rise of AI in Drones
Thanks to the Android operating system and the ever-more-powerful available smartphone hardware, PingLocust will get smarter with every
new release. Planned features include voice control, subject recognition and tracking, coordination of individual units, and more,
see Future Features.
Delevopment of advance features will be fast-paced with the integration of the PRE-Flight
Simulator system as a virtual "sandbox". Future control/slave systems will be fully tested in PRE-Flight's virtual
environment before being tested in the real world. This will result in timely and more robust
applications and will also reduce cost and risk in development. See Future PRE-Flight Simulator Integration.
"Delivery Drone's Here" will be a common phrase in 2-3 years time as urgent
flying deliveries will be commonplace - shipping cargoes as mundane as beer and
pizza to more vital necessities like medicines and survival kits.
The word is out that big companies like Amazon will be hiring qualified drone pilots, preferrably
with lots of flying experience. PRE-Flight Delivery Drones are armed with cargo handling capabilities.
Drop packages with precision using downward-looking cameras. The drones even rebound upward
when you release the payloads like the real thing.
So start building up your Drone flying hours now, in complete safety with PRE-Flight's
collection of popular models:
Amazon PrimeAir Drone
Domino's Pizza Delivery Drone
Parrot Drone 2 - Indoor mode
Parrot Drone 2 - Outdoor mode
DJI Phantom 2
x525 quadcopter - popular DIY drone
Octocopter - Carbon Giant, heavy lifter, high-speed
Reaper UAV - scale model
Reaper UAV - full scale
Walkera UFO - one of the first true drones
Walkera UFO - 3X scale for visibility and ease of flying
List of PRE-Flight Drone Edition sceneries (all sceneries have customizable wind conditions):
Target Practice Scenery for accurate cargo deliveries
Fireworks sceneries
London Eye - animated
Statue of Liberty - great for FPV exploring
Titanic - explore the outside, and inside of this famous vessel
Titanic and Iceberg - on a meeting with destiny
Titanic sinking - be in the front seat with FPV
200 Windmills - animated windmills
T62 Tank - animated - try to track this intimidating object in FPV
Don't fight the urge. Go ahead and fly your expensive toy into a fireworks display. What could go wrong?
PRE-Flight Drone Edition presents the Fireworks Scenery. Watch the display from a safe distance - or
fly in the middle of hundreds of flares and explosions every second.
Go on and play with fire - it's fun!
Note: Fireworks Scenery is only available on the Drone Edition.
Features:
Includes Fireworks bonus "Insane" Scenery - twice the fun
The PRE-Flight Virtual RC Controller is now available.
Convert your Android Smartphone or tablet to a full-featured, 12-channel,
wireless Controller for PRE-Flight. This free downloadable app will allow you to control
PRE-Flight models without the bother of cables, configuring, or even waiting for
your controller to be delivered to you.
Operate the Virtual RC Controller with your thumbs on the control pads - as you would
a normal 2-stick controller. An optional, on-screen (in PRE-Flight) transmitter display
shows your control stick positions. All controls are fully user-cutomizable - you can move
them around the screen and even re-size them to the most comfortable configuration.
You'll quickly find that the PRE-Flight Virtual RC Controller is more accurate and
faster than your old USB Controller (actual performance is dependent on your
hardware specifications).
Features:
Wireless operation (via WIFI)
Runs on Android devices with touch screen and WIFI
Fully integrated with PRE-Flight, no calibration required
No special drivers for PC required
Visible Transmitter (in PRE-Flight) shows control stick positions
Easy to install, just download the app and use
Smooth operation, low-latency, and High-precision Controls
Up to 12 proportional Channels
Supports Mode 1 and Mode 2 operation (user selectable)
Trim on all channels
Multiple programmable rates
Multiple Heli Modes (Normal, Idle-Up, Stunt, and Autorotation)
5-point Throttle and Collective smooth curves for all modes
Fully User-configurable
Quick Auto Configure for basic channels
Dedicated Reset button for PRE-Flight operation
Dedicated View Cycle buttons for PRE-Flight FPV and Line-of-sight operation
The PRE-Flight Drone Simulator Edition is now available.
The PRE-Flight Drone Edition is a special collection of popular drones, like the Parrot
Drone and the DJI Phantom, all faithfully reproduced. The Drone Edition also has a set
of special FPV sceneries featuring realistic, interesting - and some - challenging
3D elements (like the London Eye and Statue of Liberty). These models and sceneries make the
Drone Edition a pleasure in putting a few hours flying experience where it counts - towards a
safer, more enjoyable, and less expensive crash-free flying experience.
The PRE-Flight Drone Edition models (all models have configurable on-board cameras and its
possible to add more):
Parrot Drone 2 - Indoor mode
Parrot Drone 2 - Outdoor mode
DJI Phantom 2
x525 quadcopter - popular DIY drone
Octocopter - Carbon Giant, heavy lifter, high-speed
Reaper UAV - scale model
Reaper UAV - full scale
Walkera UFO - one of the first true drones
Walkera UFO - 3X scale for visibility and ease of flying
The PRE-Flight Drone Edition sceneries (all sceneries have customizable wind conditions):
London Eye - animated
Statue of Liberty - great for FPV exploring
Titanic - explore the outside, and inside of this famous vessel
Titanic and Iceberg - on a meeting with destiny
Titanic sinking - be in the front seat with FPV
200 Windmills - animated windmills
T62 Tank - animated - try to track this intimidating object in FPV
The Blade mCX2 is Now Included in the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight.
The Blade mCX2 from E-flite is a more advanced version of the highly popular mCX which, like its older brother, also
features an advanced Coax rotor head which allows the positive stability of a dual-rotor design, but has faster response.
The PRE-Flight Blade mCX has a quick-edit feature for customizing parameters like stability and tail and cyclic response - on the fly.
It even includes a Giant-Scale variant for easier flying - a PRE-Flight exclusive feature.
The PRE-Flight Blade Edition now has:
Blade mCX2
Blade mCX2 Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice
Blade 120 SR
Blade 120 SR - Red
Blade 120 SR Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice
Blade 120 SR - Red Giant Scale (X3)
Blade mSR
Blade mSR - Red
Blade mSR Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice
Blade mSR - Red Giant Scale (X3)
Blade SR
Blade SR - Sunset Canopy
Blade SR Giant Scale (X2) for easy flying practice
The Blade 120 SR is Now Included in the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight.
The Blade 120 SR from E-flite is a larger and more powerful version of the highly popular mSR which
weights 3.75 ounces (106 grams) - over three times the weight and twice the length. The 120 SR - like its little brother - also
features an advanced Bell-Hiller rotor head which allows the speed and agility of a single-rotor heli but still has the positive
stability of a coax design.
The PRE-Flight Blade 120 SR has the same agility, speed, and stability as the original, as well as a quick-edit
feature for customizing parameters like stability and tail and cyclic response - on the fly! It even includes
Giant-Scale variants for easier flying - a PRE-Flight exclusive feature.
The PRE-Flight Blade Edition now includes 4 variants of the popular Blade 120 SR helicopter by Eflite.
The PRE-Flight Blade Edition now has:
Blade 120 SR
Blade 120 SR - Red
Blade 120 SR Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice
Blade 120 SR - Red Giant Scale (X3)
Blade mSR
Blade mSR - Red
Blade mSR Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice
Blade mSR - Red Giant Scale (X3)
Blade SR
Blade SR - Sunset Canopy
Blade SR Giant Scale (X2) for easy flying practice
New Model for free download - Avatar Scorpion Gunship.
This is a super scale PRE-Flight model of the AT-99 Scorpion Tiltrotor Gunship from James Cameron's blockbuster
"Avatar". The Scorpion has fully functioning dual rotors which tilt and change speed in response to
control inputs and is armed with missiles powerful enough to bring down even a Great Leonopteryx.
The Scorpion features a realistic turbine whine and rotor blade sound. Small amounts of pure Unobtanium
is also used in the high-performance, zero-friction bearings of this agile aircraft and also for a
levitating effect which increases its load-carrying capacity and range.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Next: Apache
Soon: Flying Car and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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1st December 2010
New Model for free download - Harrier II.
The McDonnell Douglas Harrier is the most successful VTOL jet in history - finding service in many
countries - even finding its way into movies like "True Lies". Its unique rotating jet nozzles enabled
Vertical Take-Off and Landing on any small field or carrier, allowing amazing versatility and scope of operations.
This PRE-Flight premium model of the Harrier has very high detail, fully working landing gear, rotating jet nozzles,
VTOL capability, spinning turbine, and operational Maverick missiles (fire and reload using the action channel). It is also
equipped with a special stabilizing feature which allows easier flying at hover.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Avatar Scorpion
Soon: Apache and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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31st October 2010
New Model for free download - A-10 Warthog.
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt is commonly known as the "Warthog" or simply "Hog" due to its
not-very-pretty looks and the sound of its heavy gun. The Warthog is almost exclusively used
for close ground support and is designed for high survivabily even in the face of heavy ground fire.
The Warthog's main armament is the GAU-9 Avenger cannon plus ground attack weapons like the Maverick
air-to-surface missile. With triple-redundant systems, "bathtub" titanium pilot armor, foam-protected fuel
tanks, and specially designed landing gear, the Warthog has proven itself as the most durable aircraft
in the US arsenal.
This PRE-Flight model of the Warthog has very high detail, fully working landing gear, camouflage "Hog"
paint scheme, and operational Maverick missiles (fire and reload using the action channel).
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Spruce Goose
Soon: Hindenburg and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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20th October 2010
New Model for free download - SpaceShipTwo by Scaled Composites.
SpaceShipTwo, christened by Governor Schwarzenegger as the VSS Enterprise, was designed by Burt Rutan's Scaled Composites to carry
commercial passengers on sub-orbital flights. It recently completed a milestone glide test and after completing a
powered test, will soon be flying $200,000-per-seat flights into space.
This PRE-Flight model of the VSS Enterprise (named after the fictional starship in TV's StarTrek) rides under WhiteKnightTwo to the proper altitude,
then separates from the mothership to glide to a safe landing, or optionally, unleashes its rocket engine, boosting to high altitude before landing.
To operate in PRE-Flight, use the Plane controls, then aux1 to release from mothership, and retract landing gear to fire rocket
engine. When using the keyboard, hold down 'X' to release, then 'B' to fire.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: A10 Warthog
Soon: Spruce Goose and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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13th October 2010
New Model for free download - Kyushu J7W1 Shinden.
The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (or "Magnificent Lightning") was a fighter concieved by Captain Masaoki Tsuruno with the idea that the
plane can be retro-fitted with a turbojet engine. Even with the original 2100hp, 18-cylinder radial engine, the Shinden had very impressive
performance, with the swept-back wings and canard design.
The Shinden never entered service, entering too late in the war and producing no more than 2 examples. Nevertheless, the menacing,
streamlined design combined with the possibility of being powered by the advanced Ne-130 axial-flow turbojet, would have posed a very
real threat to the Allied war effort.
This PRE-Flight model of the Shinden includes moving control surfaces, super-detail, operating landing gear, and new animated
model views (press F11).
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Spaceship 2
Soon: A10 Warthog and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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6th October 2010
New Model for free download - B-25 Mitchell Bomber.
The B-25 Mitchell by North American Aviation is most famous for the Doolittle Raid which was the first US attack on the Japanese
mainland in WWII. It was also the plane that hit the Empire State building in New York resulting in 14 deaths. It was because of this
that the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were designed to withstand the impact of large aircraft.
The B-25 was typically heavily armed - one variant being the bomber with the most number of guns in the war. It was also able
to carry a hefty bomb load and proved so versatile and easy to fly that it was in service for over 40 years.
This PRE-Flight model of the B-25 includes moving control surfaces, super-detail, operating landing gear, and paintball bombs.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: A10 Warthog
Soon: More exciting Models and Sceneries
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29th September 2010
New Model for free download - Messerschmitt Bf 109.
The Me 109 was a German WWII fighter - designed by Willy Messerschmitt and formed the backbone of the Luftwaffe fighter
force. The 109 was extremely well designed as evidenced by the fact that it was the most produced airplane of
the war and the most manufactured fighter in history with over 33,000 produced.
The 109's light weight and powerful engine combined with its lethal weaponry helped credit it with more kills
than any other aircraft in history and enabled over 2,500 German pilots to gain the coveted "ace" title.
This PRE-Flight model of the Me 109 includes moving control surfaces, super-detail, operating landing gear, and aerobatic capabilities.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: A10 Warthog
Soon: Mitchell B25 and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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22th September 2010
New Model for free download - Fieseler Fi 156 Storch.
The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (stork) is a German liason plane that was used before and throughout WWII. The
Storch STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) design was so successful, it was adopted by many countries and still flies
today. It was able to take off vertically in a 16mph head wind and was able to land almost anywhere due to its
unique landing gear. In addition, the wings can be folded and the aicraft stored or towed.
The Storch is famous for its role in Operation Eiche, the rescue of deposed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
The Storch was also flown by famous test pilot Hanna Reitsch into and out of besieged Berlin and still believed
by some to have spirited Hitler to safety.
This PRE-Flight model of the Storch includes moving control surfaces, super-detail, STOL capabilities and animated model views.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Mitchell B25
Soon: BF 109 and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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15th September 2010
New Model for free download - Spitfire Mk XIV.
The Supermarine Spitfire is a plane that needs no introduction. Credited with winning the Battle of Britain
and changing the course of history, the legendary Spitfire was truly one of the most famous icons of WWII.
The Spitfire design was originally concieved in 1930 as a racer. Designs of the Spitfire as an advanced fighter were initally
rejected but a revised model with the improved Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and increased armament soon proved to have
better than expected performance and was quickly approved by the military.
This PRE-Flight model of the Spitfire includes moving control surfaces, super-detail, and operating landing gear.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Mitchell B25
Soon: Me 262 and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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7th September 2010
New Model for free download - Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was unique among the fighters of World War II. It had twin engines arranged
in a twin-boom configuration giving it high speed, with the central cockpit and weapon nacelle giving it
concentrated and accurate gunfire. It was for this reason that the Lightning proved effective against
enemy fighters making it the longest serving American fighter of the War.
This PRE-Flight model of the Lightning includes moving control surfaces, super-detail, and operating landing gear.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Mitchell B25
Soon: Me 262 and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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29th August 2010
New Model for free download - Mitsubishi G4M Betty.
The Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" was Japan's best bomber in WWII. It enjoyed enormous success in the
start of the war - playing a key role in the capture of the Philippines and the historic sinking of
Britain's HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. Towards the end of the war, it was obsolete and was
relegated to carrying the infamous Ohka Kamikaze rocket plane.
The Betty was powered by 2 Mitsubishi MK4A-11 "Kasei" (Fire star) 14 cylinder radial engines (1,530 hp each)
and had a range of 2,852km flying at up to 428km/hr. with a bomb load of up to 1000kg - making it very
effective against stationary targets.
This PRE-Flight model of the Betty includes moving control surfaces, super-detail, operating landing gear,
and paintball bombs.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: P-38 Lightning
Soon: Ohka Kamikaze rocket plane and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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12th August 2010
New Model for free download - Sikorsky Firefly.
A close descendant of the Sikorsky Firefly may well be what we would be flying everyday to work
or leisure in the near future. The Firefly will be the first electric helicopter in history, offering
up to 91% efficiency (as opposed 26% on a typical internal-combustion engine), ultra-low noise levels,
and zero-emission.
The Firefly is a demonstrator based on the old Hughes S-300 and fitted with a 190hp electric
motor and powered by lithium-ion batteries. The expected endurance is only 15 minutes but will improve
exponentially as new batteries (possibly lithium-air anodeless) push the flying time to over 3 hours and
beyond. It is claimed that the Firefly as it stands already represents a huge 300% improvement in
propulsion efficiency. RC Helicopter flyers will note that the 15 minutes flight duration is about the
same as the average electric RC helicopter - also running on lithium (polymer) batteries.
This PRE-Flight model of this soon-to-make-history aircraft is full of accurate detail - even to the sound of the
almost whisper-quiet electric motor.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Shinden
Soon: P-38 Lightning and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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6th August 2010
New Scenery for free download - Titanic.
The "Ship of Dreams", the RMS Titanic, is the most famous ship in history. The largest passenger ship of the time,
she departed England on her maiden voyage on the 10th April 1912, and sank after hitting an iceberg resulting
in the loss of 1,517 people.
The PRE-Flight Titanic model is full-scale (269 meters long), high-quality (345874 polygons) and accurately depicts the
Titanic on her fateful voyage - from her bronze propellers, thru the 9 highly-detailed decks (some decks
with realistic wooden plank texture), and to the pennants that she was flying on the day she sank. It contains
hundreds of tiny details like the brass bell that the lookout used to signal the approach of the fatal
iceberg, the radio transmitter wiring, even a genuine Titanic-style lounge chair.
The PRE-Flight Titanic Scenery is actually 3 scenries in 1. The first where the Titanic model is stationary
for detailed exploring. The second scenery has the Titanic running at cruising speed and grazing an iceberg.
And lastly, the 3rd scenery has the Titanic sinking.
This release also makes available an updated version of PRE-Flight's UFO which makes an excellent
camera platform (press F11) to explore the Titanic. Any PRE-Flight aircraft can also be flown in the
scenery - make high-speed overhead passes with the Pitts Biplane, hover with the helicopters for a
close look, or even try your hand at bombing a 269-meter moving target with the B2 or B-29.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free Scenery and Model.
Next: Sikorsky Firefly
Soon: Shinden and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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6th August 2010
UFO Model - Updated.
This is an update to the PRE-Flight UFO. The Model views (F11) have been enhanced.
New Model for free download - Gee Bee Super Sportster.
The Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster "Flying Silo" was a racing airplane built by the Granville
Brothers Aircraft (hence Gee Bee) of Springfield Massachusetts in 1932 and was famous for a long string of
race wins and speed records. It represented the state of the art at the time - designed for maximum
performance and, consequently proved to be extremely dangerous to fly.
The design was basically the smallest possible airframe with the largest and most powerful possible
engine - the Pratt and Whitney Wasp 9-cylinder radial engine. The resulting plane was unstable at
high speed although its most famous pilot - Jimmy Doolittle - claimed it was the sweetest plane he'd
ever flown.
This PRE-Flight model is a gargantuan 1/3 scale (2.54m wingspan) and features movable controls
and the same agility as the real Model R-2. Includes cockpit and wingcam views as well as chase
plane view.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Titanic Scenery
Soon: Sikorsky Firefly and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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20th July 2010
New Model for free download - Solar Impulse.
The Solar Impulse by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne made the first overnight flight
by a manned solar-powered plane on July 8 2010. The plane designated the HB-SIA was piloted by
André Borschberg - Swiss businessman, pilot, and co-founder of the Solar Impulse project.
This amazing technological marvel has a wingspan of 63.4 meters but weighs just 1600kg and is powered
by 4 x 7.5kw motors. It can cruise at 70 kph and has a theoretically unlimited range due to its
over 11,628 solar cells.
The Solar Impulse will be known in history as the pioneer in solar-powered manned flight and
will soon be followed by the HB-SIB which is slated to circumnavigate the globe on solar energy alone.
It is interesting to note that the Impulse's power train delivers an average of only 6KW - roughly the same as what the Wright Flyer did over
100 years ago.
This PRE-Flight model is actually 2 models in one - a humongous 1/4 scale model (15.85m wingspan)
and a smaller 1/16th scale model of the historical aircraft. It features movable controls, realistic solar cell arrays
on its wings and "toothpick" outriggers and main landing gear which operate faithfully.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
Next: Tribute to Hubble Scenery
Soon: New Pitts Special and more exciting Models and Sceneries
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PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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5th July 2010
The Walkera CB100 is Now Included in the Walkera Edition of
PRE-Flight.
The Walkera CB100 is an ultra-micro helicopter which weights only 66 grams and features an advanced
Bell-Hiller rotor head which allows the speed and agility of a single-rotor heli but has the positive
stability of a coax design.
The PRE-Flight Walkera CB100 has the same agility, speed, and stability as the original, as well as a quick-edit
feature for customizing parameters like stability and tail and cyclic response - on the fly! It even includes
a Giant-Scale variant for easier flying - a PRE-Flight exclusive feature.
The PRE-Flight Walkera Edition now includes the following 23 models:
Walkera CB100
Walkera CB100 Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was the first operational aicraft designed with stealth technology. A
brainchild of the Skunk Works, its operation was shrouded in complete secrecy for 7 years before its
existence was finally acknowledged in 1988.
This PRE-Flight model of the Nighthawk features fully-functioning control surfaces and operating
landing gear. It also has a special "Farewell" paint scheme with Stars and Stripes painted on the
flat underbelly which was used on one of the last flights of this remarkable plane before its
retirement in 2008.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Next: Tribute to Hubble Scenery
Soon: New Pitts Special and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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27th June 2010
New Sceneries for free download - Europa Ice Scenery
The PRE-Flight Europa Ice Scenery simulate a distant frigid moon of Jupiter.
Take off and land in an icy, highly-reflective pool between Europa's mountains while enjoying
the awesome view of the nearby parent planet, Jupiter.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: F117 Nighthawk
Soon: Tribute to Hubble Scenery and more Models and Sceneries
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PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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23rd June 2010
New Model for free download - Avatar Samson Helicopter.
This is a super scale PRE-Flight model of the Samson Helicopter from James Cameron's blockbuster
"Avatar". The Samson has fully functioning dual rotors which tilt and change speed in response to
control inputs - perfect for pursuing those wily Navi.
The Samson features a realistic turbine whine and rotor blade sound. Small amounts of pure Unobtanium
is also used in the high-performance, zero-friction bearings of this agile aircraft and also for a
levitating effect which increases its load-carrying capacity and range.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
If you are new to PRE-Flight or have an older demo, download the latest
free demo (version 6.15) here.
Next: Europa Ice Scenery
Soon: New Pitts Special and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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15th June 2010
New Model for free download - PBY Catalina.
The PBY Catalina by Consolidated Aircraft found wide use in World War II as bomber, escort, cargo, and rescue plane.
Over 4000 Catalina's were produced - making it the most successful flying boat in history.
The most popular variant of the Catalina was the amphibious PBY-5A which featured a hydraulically-actuated
tricycle landing gear. This made it very popular even after the war when it found service in many countries
as a sea patrol and rescue plane.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the Catalina is also amphibious. Wheels are automatically lowered
and wing-tip floats rotated on land operation and is steerable in both land and water. For water operation,
please see link below to download water sceneries.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: Europa Ice Scenery
Soon: New Pitts Special and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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12th June 2010
The Blade mSR is Now Included in the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight.
The Blade mSR from E-flite is an ultra-micro helicopter which weights under one ounce (28 grams) but can
outperform helis 5 times as large. The mSR features an advanced Bell-Hiller rotor head which allows the
speed and agility of a single-rotor heli but still has the positive stability of a coax design.
The PRE-Flight Blade mSR has the same agility, speed, and stability as the original, as well as a quick-edit
feature for customizing parameters like stability and tail and cyclic response - on the fly! It even includes
Giant-Scale variants for easier flying - a PRE-Flight exclusive feature.
The PRE-Flight Blade Edition now includes 4 variants of the popular Blade mSR helicopter by Eflite.
The PRE-Flight Blade Edition now has:
Blade mSR
Blade mSR - Red
Blade mSR Giant Scale (X3) for easy flying practice
Blade mSR - Red Giant Scale (X3)
Blade SR
Blade SR - Sunset Canopy
Blade SR Giant Scale (X2) for easy flying practice
New Model for free download - B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber.
The B-2 Spirit by Northrop Grumman is the worlds most advanced weapon being able to deliver up to
16 nuclear weapons in stealth mode. The insanely expensive ($2B each) B-2 relies on classified technology
to operate and has seen a controversial and highly publicized carreer since its first flight in 1989.
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.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the B-2 can drop paintballs which splatter with hightly-visible
yellow paint when they hit the ground. The bomb can be dropped using the action channel.
A special "bombadiers's view" is selectable using F11 when flown in 3D scenery.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: Europa Ice Scenery
Soon: New Pitts Special and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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20th May 2010
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.
This super scale PRE-Flight model of the B-29 can drop paintballs which splatter with hightly-visible
yellow paint when they hit the ground. The bomb can be dropped using the action channel.
A special "bombadiers's view" is selectable using F11 when flown in 3D scenery.
In addition, 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".
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: Europa Ice Scenery
Soon: New Pitts Special and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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14th May 2010
New Sceneries for free download - Indoor Basketball Court
The PRE-Flight Indoor Basketball Court Scenery simulate an indoor scene featuring a partially reflective
floor.
Also featured in these sceneries is PRE-Flight's new Advanced Animated scenery elements in the
form of an autonomous, collision-enabled RC Goodyear Blimp which makes flying around the confined
space a bit more interesting.
Pylons may also be positioned anywhere in the scene using the built-in Scenery Editor.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: UFO
Soon: Europa Ice Scenery and more Models and Sceneries
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12th May 2010
New Model for free download - Sukhoi Su-26 Aerobatic Plane
The PRE-Flight Sukhoi Su-26 is an aerobatics-capable plane from the former Soviet Union,
powered by a Vedeneyev M-14P radial engine boasting 270 kW (362 hp).
The Sukhoi, since its inception in 1984, has been the plane of choice in many aerobatic
competitions - earning its pilots the highest praise in the world.
The PRE-Flight model Sukhoi is highly aerobatic. Like its full-sized counterpart, it features
large, high deflection control surfaces. It is capable of hovering and actually has a special
gyro-stabilized feature which makes hovering easy for novices. This feature is activated by the
action channel.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: Indoor Scenery
Soon: New Pitts Special and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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7th May 2010
New Sceneries for free download - Drive-In Theater
The PRE-Flight Drive-In Theater Sceneries simulate a drive-in - complete with a big movie screen and cars.
It is actually 2 scenes which allow the user a choice of viewer initial locations, one location
actually inside a parked VW Kombi Van.
These scenes showcase PRE-Flight's Movie Texturing feature which allows user-supplied movies to
be integrated into the scenery. Training videos as well as simple entertainment movies can be used
to create a more interesting and challenging flying environment. The movie textures take the place of normal
static textures and may be applied to any arbitrary shape or form.
Also featured in these sceneries is PRE-Flight's new Advanced Animated scenery elements in the
form of a moving 1962 Ferrari 250 (as seen driven by Tom Cruise in the movie Vanilla Sky).
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: Sukhoi Aerobatic Plane
Soon: Europa Ice Scenery and more Models and Sceneries
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PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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4th May 2010
New Transmitters Supported:
Walkera 2.4GHz 4ch/6ch WK-2402/WK-2602 and 8ch WK-2801 Pro
PRE-Flight now supports Walkera's latest 2.4GHz technology Transmitters with
the PRE-Flight USB Interface. You can now use your
WK-2402 (4-channel), WK-2602 (6-channel) or WK-2801 (Original and Pro) 8-channel transmitter/controller to practice
flying in PRE-Flight, before you tackle the real thing.
Take advantage of these stable, crystal-stabilized Transmitters as your controller in PRE-Flight -
resulting in minimal drift and high-accuracy.
And with PRE-Flight's built-in Control Wizard, you can configure these Transmitters to work on any
PRE-Flight Model (Heli, Plane, or Glider) in a few minutes with a minimum of fuss and guesswork - all without
having to re-configure your Transmitter. Use your original Transmitter setup in PRE-Flight! Increase the
number of channels of your Transmitter - give your 4ch the functionality of an 8ch Transmitter!
See this page to order the Walkera Dragonfly Edition.
New Model for free download - Bell H-13 Sioux Amphibious Helicopter
The PRE-Flight H-13 Sioux Helicopter was made famous by the TV series "MASH" (or Mobile Army Surgical Hospital).
The H-13 Amphibious Helicopter is a variant of the original 260 hp, piston-engined heli and is equipped with floats for
water operation.
Also known as the Bell 47 (it's civilian designation), the Sioux was widely used in many countries
but was quickly made obsolete by the advent of more powerful and more reliable turbine engines.
The PRE-Flight Bell H-13 features water and land take-offs and landings. For water operation, please see link
below to download water sceneries.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: Drive-In Movies Scenery
Soon: Sukhoi Aerobatic Plane and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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27th April 2010
New Model for free download - DHC-3 Otter Amphibious Plane
The PRE-Flight de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter is the "Big Brother" of the DHC-2 Beaver - made famous by
Harrison Ford (who owns one in real life) in the movie "Six Days Seven Nights".
The Otter is a very capable, very popular STOL ampbibious airplane, which was used extensively by the
military arm of many countries and also in many and varied civilian roles.
The PRE-Flight Otter features water and land take-offs and landings. Wheels are automatically lowered
on land operation. It retains the original plane's STOL capabilities and is steerable in both land and
water. For water operation, please see link below to download water sceneries.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: Amphibious Helicopter
Soon: Drive-In Movies Scenery and more exciting Models and Sceneries
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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21st April 2010
New Sceneries for free download - Ruffey Lake
The PRE-Flight Ruffey Lake Sceneries re-create the real location in Melbourne, Australia.
It is a collection of 4 scenes which allow the user a choice of take-off points, depending on the model the user
wishes to fly and also how "busy" the Lake will be.
The scenes feature PRE-Flight's version 6 level of advanced graphics:
Fully reactive liquid Lake surface which has ripples and can simulate waves generated by the models taxiing, landing, or
flying low over the surface. These waves, in turn, can affect nearby floating objects.
PhotoVolume objects like trees, bushes, etc. are collision enabled. Models can fly around these objects as in the
real location.
An RC Tugboat is present in some of the scenes to make water flying and navigation more interesting.
Buoys (which can be affected by waves) mark the boundaries of where it is safe to land.
Please note that this requires PRE-Flight Version 6 or higher. Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70
or higher, click here for your free update to the latest version 6.15.
See this web page to download the free PRE-Flight RC Simulator Demo.
Next: Otter Amphibious Plane
Soon: Amphibious Helicopter and more Models and Sceneries
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16th April 2010
PRE-Flight USB now Available Again
The PRE-Flight USB is now again available once more.
Our apologies for running out of stock due to the unexpected huge demand.
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24th March 2010
PRE-Flight Version 6 Patch
Owners of full versions of PRE-Flight ver 2.70 or higher, click here for your free update to
the latest version 6.15.
This patch will enable many graphical features like advanced reflections and shadows. To take advantage
of all of the new features of PRE-Flight, the new generation Sceneries and Models will also have to be installed.
Due to the large size (over 100MB) and complexity in installation, these new elements will be made available
through free downloads over a period of several weeks.
If you don't like to wait or don't want to bother with complex installs, update CDs for all Editions of
PRE-Flight are available for the cost of a small copying fee and postage - see this link.
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19th March 2010
Announcing PRE-Flight Version 6
Version 6 is a huge graphical improvement over the previous version which puts PRE-Flight on top with the best graphics ever on an RC Simulator!
Here's a short list on what's new in PRE-Flight's latest version:
Advanced Intelligent Rendering or AIR - allowing brilliant but FAST graphics
Photovolume Technology which smoothly translates Photoscenery Objects into 3D space, so that you can fly around, and even experience collisions with photorealistic objects!
Reactive Liquid Surfaces which ACCURATELY simulates water reflections, waves, ripples, and even bobbing objects
Movie Textures - watch movies while you fly.
New Advanced Lighting Rendering for the highest Realism possible.
Realistic Reflection Effects
New Shadows Rendering - both on ground and on objects themselves!
Don't take our word for it, download the free Demo here and see for yourself.
Then when you're convinced that PRE-Flight is the prettiest simulator you've ever seen,
get your full version here.
18th October 2009
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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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.
Supported Joysticks (Joystick version Only):
-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.
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New Model for free download - B-25 Mitchell Bomber.
New Model for free download - Messerschmitt Bf 109.
New Model for free download - Fieseler Fi 156 Storch.
New Model for free download - Spitfire Mk XIV.
New Model for free download - Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
New Model for free download - Mitsubishi G4M Betty.
New Model for free download - Sikorsky Firefly.
New Scenery for free download - Titanic.
UFO Model - Updated.
New Model for free download - Gee Bee Super Sportster.
New Model for free download - Solar Impulse.
New Model for free download - F-117 Nighthawk.
New Model for free download - Avatar Samson Helicopter.
New Model for free download - PBY Catalina.
The Blade mSR is Now Included in the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight.
The Blade SR is Now Included in the Blade Edition of
PRE-Flight.
New Model for free download - B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber.
New Model for free download - Boeing B-29 Superfortress.
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.
