Yes, it’s older. Yes, it still works. I run Phoenix with a cheap USB dongle when I’m on my old desktop. Foamies and simple helis feel okay. It’s a nice way to teach a friend without spending much. I used it to help a neighbor land his first trainer. He whooped so loud his dog barked.
What I liked:
- Runs on weak PCs. Easy on the wallet.
- Good enough for basic drills.
What I didn’t:
- Physics are dated. Ground handling can feel slidey.
- UI looks like it came from a time machine.
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