Anticipating the official launch of RC Plane 3 for Mac and PC, we are releasing an open alpha version.
About RC Plane 3 :
The third chapter in the RC Plane series brings a whole new engine, realistic physics and a huge scenario to explore at real RC Plane scale!
Learn to fly a large selection of RC Planes in huge and beautiful scenarios rich and full of detail.
Grab an easy flier to enjoy a majestic sunset over the hills of Tuscany or hop in a fast stunt plane to fly through barns and high voltage pylons.
Practice landings, stunts, wind handling and cow scaring or compete on global leaderboards across the many challenging game modes.– Realistic physics using real-life stabilization techniques to help beginners get into the world of real RC Plane flying.
– Arcade Physics to enjoy a slower paced flight as in RC Plane 2
– Enjoy a huge (and FREE) scenario and explore 4×4 mile environment on a micro scale.
– Realistic FPV and ground camera modes available for pros.
– Rich soundscape and beautiful, original soundtrack.
– Up to 6 players online free flight and team deathmatch !
– Many leaderboards and challenging game modes to compete on.
– King of the week competition grants you a chance for global weekly glory !
– A growing list of game modes and vehicles.
– Drone simulation available in game.
– Realtime illumination with realistic Night and Day cycles.
– Game Center leaderboards and achievements.
– Much, much more to discover in-game.New engine is built to grow, so expect a constant flow of updates bringing fixes, improvements, new game modes, vehicles and scenarios! We’d love to hear your feedback and ideas so please post and share on our forums, comments sections, Facebook , Twitter, Email or even smoke signals:). Your feedback is what makes this game better.
Please help us testing the game, report any problem you encounter, control issues, glitches etc .
Log in with the same FrozenPepper account of the iOs version to have all your content* and progress unlocked (and the opposite applies to, progress done in the PC / Mac version will appear on the iOs one too) .
For the moment multiplayer is limited to 6 players as in iOs build but we plan to increase it.
You can configure and save your joystick or keyboard configurations from the in game settings menu.
Use the comments field below or email us at alpha@frozenpepper.it any problems you encounter. When reporting a bug, please specify the Operating System and Hardware you’re testing on.
Great thanks in advance for the great feedback we know you will provide, and truly hope you will enjoy RC Plane 3 in all of its glory.
Some Screenshots from PC / Mac builds (more coming soon) :
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- Beware of the hanging clothes
*Cant yet commit to promise of having all content unlocked across the various platform versions of RC Plane 3, we are working for it, but each store and platform has specific rules about how and where purchasable content can be unlocked. Hope to soon have more specific infos about this. This doesn’t apply to alpha version.
22/3/2016 – RC Plane 3 alpha 0.99
Changes :
- Joystick toggle switches implementation.
- Other joystick improvements
14/3/2016 – RC Plane 3 alpha 0.95
Changes :
- Improved input mapping to allow joystick axis to be used as buttons
- A ton of text corrections
- Plenty of minor fixes
9/3/2016 – RC Plane 3 alpha 0.93
Changes :
- Fixed tutorial speed and height display
- Fixed “Quit” button in main menu now displaying and working only in first menu panel.
- Improved input mapping screen reactivity
- Added “Info” button to input mapping screen > will load a web page with further infos about input mapping
- Fixed shadows in Main Menu
- Other minor bug fixes.
1/3/2016 – RC Plane 3 alpha 0.91
Changes :
- Fixed various input issues
- Added configurable inputs for : Screenshot, Help, Control Rate, Chat
- New ground camera settings > tweak zoom and distances to adapt to your preferences and screen size
- Fixed Going 474 ailerons (where inverted)
26/2/2016 – RC Plane 3 alpha 0.8
Changes :
- Fixed orbit camera reset issues (right click on screen to re-center the camera)
- Fixed shader issues with town roofs
- Fixed shader issues with background scenario (beyond flyable limits)
- Improved lag prediction and handling in multiplayer
- Improved disconnection from multiplayer match handling
- Added “Quit” button to main menu
- Added screenshot key > Press F9 to save a screenshot*.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
* Screenshots are saved in the following locations:
Windows : inside the “_data” folder the game comes with
Mac : /Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/FrozenPepper/RCPlane3/
25/2/2016- New alpha Version !
Changes :
- Improved scenario details handling
- Fixed bug preventing video settings from applying correctly
- Polished input panel removing useless inputs and renaming more obscure ones.
- Networking improvements
- Can now host while RC Plane 3 is in background
- More fixes
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![Tweet After a long fight with performances we are happy to write that RC Plane 3 android version is now available on the Google Play store ! Play Store Link […]](http://www.frozenpepper.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/RCPLane3_Android1-36x36.jpg "RC Plane 3 – Android version released !"){kind=small}
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Awesome, I have been waiting for this, but I can only download it when my internet starts functioning properly again 😛
🙂 Nice to see you again Phillip, we where thinking of you when releasing the Alpha 😉 . Glad to see you got the news so fast
It’s a great game and very realistic. On control settings there is control input and shows an option of rc remote. Can I actually use my real rc remote on this?
Ciao Mattia,
ti rispondo in italiano. 🙂
Teoricamente si. La parte del codice che gestisce i controlli custom su PC o MAC, tuttavia, è in fase di test (abbiamo rilasciato l’Alpha proprio per questo :)), poichè nella versione iOS non c’è. Quindi, sarebbe fantastico se potessi aiutarci a provarla con il tuo telecomando! 😉
quali sono gli addons aggiuntivi ment per la personalizzazione di controllo mento per ? io ancora riesco a capire quello che ment per. 🙂
Will this be on Steam?
We hope to soon launch on Steam Greenlight.
Are there working flaps which affect the lift and descend rate of the aircraft in rcP 3?
Sure 😉
The gear (when released) affects lift and descend rate as well! 😉
I just remembered that my Logitech attack4 joystick has no peddles for the rudder, is there an auto rudder option?
I got the game downloaded the game and review to it that it is Awesome with realistic gameplay with sharp and smooth graphics, the controls and aircraft respons are perfect. However i think the engine sound of jet trainer should be enhanced to a raw and louder sound, right now I think the sound is a little to tame, the same goes with propeller aircraft.
The sound of the wind flowing around the the wings and fueselage should be increased with a slight whistle to it.
The flaps only go down, I’m pretty much sure that can be raised up, if they can I have not been to locate the button to raise them.
Why don’t you try adding a camera shake/vibrate effect to camera view which is behind the aircraft and in the camera on air craft mode.
On the contrary, Awesome job frozenpepper, I love the game.
Ok there are automatic rudder control, just discovered that after connecting.
While using the trainer jet in the dog fight mode, my follow camera is facing the right side side of the aircarft and not straight ahead. Is it possible for me to change the button that fires the cannon to my trigger on the joystick (if possible then pls tell me what to reset in controls). I’m using attack 3, I typed 4 by mistake in one of my previous comments.
Pls help me with camera problem, even after resetting it, it would still no face forwards. Thx
Yo
Philip, you should be able to right click with the mouse to reset the camera back to center.
If you left click and drag, you can actually rotate the camera around the plane.
A few years ago I remember wishing this could be a thing, hype for this
Ok I did not know how that, thx for telling@chase
What about configurating the weapon fire button from the space bar to the trigger button on my joystick. I have tried to reconfiguring the action button to the trigger on the stick, but it still did not change. Can I pls get some help on reconfiguring, coz I find it more convenient to have it on the joy stick, instead of the keyboard, Thx.
Hi Phillip, currently you can’t map the fire button to a joystick axis but only to a joystick button (working on it), it should work if you map it to one of the regular buttons you have on the joystick.
You should be able to set it by clicking “scan”, in the “Fire/Action” section in the Controls settings, and then pressing the trigger.
It does not work even if it has been mapped to the joy stick@chase
If u use the joy stick and fly with the stunt plane on pro mode in air rally, it is very similar to flying the Reno red bull air-race aircraft with the joy stick on flight simulator 10. So hats of to frozen pepper on having the realism spot on.
How about having an air-rally on multiplayer mode
We are looking forward to that..
Hope to implement in the future!
Are the PC players able to play with mobile divice players in the multiplayer mode?
Not with current alpha version (it was until alpha 06), we need to update RC Plane 3 for iOS (next week) to get back cross platform multiplayer, but you will be able to play with mobile players.
Today I got connected to a match, but it never started COZ NOBODY WAS CLICKING ON THE READY BOTTON! There should be a way to force start a match.
Re-mapping the action/Fire BOTTON to other buttons on my joy stick, but it still does not fire.
If the host starts the game, the match begins with players ready or not. 😉
I have an issue with the throttle adjusting.
As I need to control the rudder, I have to use the key board buttons to adjust and control the throttle, however I’m not able to adjust it to a specific speed because if I press the ‘W’ button it slowly goes straight away to 100% and if I decrease the throttle just a little bit by pressing ‘S’ button it goes all the way to 0%.
Is this a bug or is it supposed to happen. If I use the throttle on the joystick, I’m able to adjust it to the desired amount of power, but unable to do so on the keyboard.
Hi Phillip, in the input settings panel, choose Keyboard instead of joystick (top left drop down), should fix the issue.
Thx it worked 😀
Are the jets supposed to be powered by combustion or electric motor in rc plane3?
Depends, most common ones are electric ducted fan (EDF), but there also pulse jets and turbines. in rc plane 3 at the moment we have just EDF jets, but in future we will have also other types.
Make on non Eddie aircarft free or it should be unlocked after doing achievements in the game. It could even be unlocked by paying for it with real cash.
Atleast make a few aircraft earnabke without using real cash. I understand that for the amount of work done, your team needs to get a salary but, it will make your fans and players happy.
There is a free EDF jet, the “jet trainer”. More free planes (and unlock able for free) are coming, it just takes a lot of time and work to produce assets with RC Plane 3 quality. As usual thanks for your suggestions.
One*
Edf* not Eddie (auto correct)
It’s good to hear that there will be more free aircraft 😀
What is maximum ping in online multiplayer to give smooth game play, coz my ping flutters between 239 to 756. 😛
Hi, I was wondering that, if I play on pro mode, wold the engine power increase as well as speed?
Arcade / Realistic modes act on the physics simulation altering gravity, physics model and drag (hence plane performances), while “Beginner”, “Normal” and “Pro” act only on the electronic stabiliser on your plane (not altering physics simulation).
For track 5 in air rally (stunner) only the free stunt plane can used because I switch to the other free aircraft
We made it so on purpose, so that in track five leaderboard will have all players with same plane.
I can’t switch*
Then I have to be number 1 on the leader board 4 that track, currently I’m in the 20th position globally.
Great game but have found some bugs in free flight mode
Using a HP Pro 3400 Series MT
Windows 10 Pro Version: 1511
1. Space bar when pushed after clicking on a on screen button (ex the flaps) controls whatever clicked.
2.the lights on the on screen buttons don’t really work that well when you use the keyboard
3. F2 shows the keyboard layout and says 1&2 control flaps and gear but the are not highlighted on the keyboard on screen.
4. after pressing F2 no instructions on how to return to the game and the game doesn’t pause
5. 1&2 don’t control flaps and gear but instead 2&3
6. pushing “E” causes the sensitivity presets to change way to fast as does F2
Those bugs put aside I like RC plane 3 and love the new menu system. I also understand that this is an alpha test and am wondering if bug reports are preferred here or by email?
great thanks Jordan ! Here is fine for bug reports, if you prefer you can also use email (alpha@frozenpepper.it)
just found another interesting bug
when adding an email to your account it takes it then displays a message saying it sent a password reset email to you email. sure enough i got a password reset email.
Using a HP Pro 3400 Series MT
Windows 10 Pro Version: 1511
I have still not understood what the extra Addons in custom control settings do, can we switch between rockets and paint gun. I still cant map the attack button to the other buttons on my joy stick( I can map them but won’t function), it would still stuck to the keyboard space bar.
I use a MacBook Pro i7 with Mavericks OS X
Hi, I think this is a minor bug, but sometimes when I’m playing in air racer mode, track 5 and I’m not sure, but maybe also 4 loses its texture and becomes a plane smooth light grey surface.
I mean only the runway loses its textures
Yaj! Finally 🙂 Since I changed to android I hadn’t had the opportunity to look at RC Plane 3.
Glad you guys are still putting so much effort in your projects!
I had finally downloaded the 501 Mb file after over two hours of waiting, and when I went to open it I realized I had gotten the wrong version. One and a half hours later and it’s still not halfway downloading the correct version. I’m assuming with internet speeds like mine, I won’t be playing multiplayer any time soon.
If you are playing on Mac, you can find the official Rc Plane 3 app on the store. You might want to download it from there, it will be faster for sure.
It finished downloading, but there’s no way I can play it. I get about 5-9 fps even if I put the settings down to the minimum. It’s a shame I can’t play on my laptop, but I still enjoy the phone version a lot.
Hi Umbreon, could you share some info about your laptop ? We might be able to improve performances knowing more about your specific situation.
Great thanks for your time and feedback
I have a school issued Dell Venue 10 Pro. From Dell it’s advertised at 2gb ram 32 Gb storage, but I’m sure the school bought them at 512 Gb ram 16 Gb storage to save money. I wouldn’t want to waste your time by helping me out, though. I’ll have to return the laptop in June when I graduate from school. Thank you for wanting to help me out. You people are the best!
Great thanks for the info, just checked your device specs, and while it surely isn’t a powerful device, it should able to run RC Plane 3, but i’m not sure how much resources Windows 10 is eating up. Next windows beta build will include a new “quality” setting preset with same settings as iPhone 5 (lowest supported device) and in principle it should run better, can’t commit to a date.
Also good luck for your graduation !
Whoops, meant to say 512 Mb ram. Thank you for taking the time to help me out! It’s awesome to know you guys actually care about your fans. I’ll be on a lookout for a better computer so I can play the game sometime.
What are the keyboard controls
Hey guys, you are my favourite mobile developer by far and have been for years now. Just wondering if you are still working on the pc version, if so I can get you a long list of engine related bugs too do with crashing and getting stuck in loading screens, settings being weird and some performance issues (expected since it is in alpha but I have a pc with a 6700k and a 980 that’s oc’d too shit and even with low settings the game has some major problems getting too 60fps consistantly). If you guys can get this fleshed out I can see it being the best rc plane game on pc and better than any simulators even.
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Seem to have a lot of errors like this in my output log (212mb large so I couldn’t open it in visual studio code so had to use np++) could be the source of never ending loading screen errors?
Actually I think I’ve solved this for you, windows was poop and filled up my c drive when I was playing, you should just be able to add some error checking for io calls and throw something or just close the game, should fix the never ending loading screen.
Great thanks Matthew, we had to focus on iOS and Android versions, but soon we will get back at working on PC version.