I received the Phoenix with transmitter as a "Thank You" gift from a friend just getting into the hobby. I've used the Real Flight at the LHS several times and the physics and display is, as best I can remember, nearly identical. My crashes seem to end up in about the same number of pieces LOL. I strained the B-17 through a tree and the fuselage came through without the wings. Water flying isn't great but OK. I'm very thankful for such a gift, especially when I'm between jobs. Overall, I find the in-flight performance realistic.