A Beginners Guide to Prepar3D | How To Get Started

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

0:09 Purchasing Prepar3D 1:03 Installing Prepar3D 1:39 Settings 7:58 Setting Up A Flight 10:09 Useful Resources 12:16 Recommended plugins 17:08 Useful; Videos

[@imakill99]

Perfect timing. Just switched over to P3D and youre teaching everything I wanna know. THANK YOU!

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Love when timing works out like that! Just give me shout if you have any questions.

[@imakill99]

@@TheFlightSimDeck For sure! Thank you sooo much your videos have been a blessing

[@vamac53]

what airliners come stock with ver3?

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

I acquired the P3D Academic license as a high school and associate degree graduate. Also as an enlisted member of the United States Air Force Reserve!

[@marcosundah4698]

Thanks for giving me tips. Just moved from FSX SE to P3d

[@ChristopherDrieberg]

Thank you so much for your videos, really helps everyday. Love your work.

[@PeterESSA]

Thank you for a great walk through! I bought P3D yesterday, coming from xplane and MSFS.

[@astra7291]

Same here

[@chrisadish]

@@astra7291 Just got mine now, have 3 sims now, but despite the others i have, i keep coming back to p3d!!

[@chrisadish]

just bought 10 mins ago, downloading now..

[@astra7291]

@@chrisadish me too I got the game to fly the QW 787-8

[@chrisadish]

@@astra7291 same here, but with my quality wings 757 freighters! I flew quite a bit past few nights, stable as a rock and not a single crash like buggy msfs2020!! I'm actually thinking of deleting it now and wait till it matures.. and stick to p3d since I have so much addons for it already. This is my go to now!!

[@TheTruthcometh]

Nice! I installed the sim today on my external D-Drive however, the sim also installed itself on my C-drive all the scenery and aircraft, will eat up the space on my computer! What can I do to get the whole sim on my D-drive, and open the sim from my D-drive instead of my C-drive?

[@tahzib1451]

so academic only has an extra watermark and no other reduced options?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Correct that is all.

[@TheTruthcometh]

Great info here! The aircraft navigational lights don't work on many of my aircraft just big blooms of colored lights show, taking up the entire cockpit it's really annoying! Can this be fixed if yes how would I go about doing this?.... Also, I'm using the hotasx52 throttle and joystick it's calibrated and showing in the drop-down menu, when I get into the aircraft the throttle cannot move the aircraft. The drop-down menu says mouse-drag instead of Hotas x52, why did it switch over, how can I get it to stay on Hotasx52 to control the throttle?

[@deimos2k6]

If you don't have a flight gear, you can always try with a xbox 360 joypad... it works!

[@mysticsunonline]

Thanks for the amazing tutorial...Just one question, Can "Chase Plane" be a substitute for setting up P3D views and camera's? Using my Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and new to Windows and P3D QW 787 coming from X-Plane 11 (ToLiss A321) where I am on a Mac and much more at home. I so appreciate the detail you put into your tutorials, great Job...Maybe a tutorial on Navigating w/ views & cameras in the cockpit with joystick and P3D settings/offering would be a popular video for newbies like me...Thanks again for all you do...

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Hi Paul! Very welcome! Yes Chaseplane is fantastic for organizing your views, to which you can map to buttons if you want. Here are a few more videos I’ve done that go into more detail about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6XNimV3rrWUfJo m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrCfmdvdslqeqM m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2HSmWhpibCbkM0

[@cesarferrolho1647]

What aircraft come with it? (academic licence)

[@najaradio645]

Thank you for the overview.

[@0bIivlon]

Excellent video, I’ve been using P3D for a few years now but if you don’t mind me asking, why do you recommend REX 4 Texture Direct instead of the newer Sky Force? Is there a reason for it that I’ve overlooked? I own both so I’m curious if I missed something.

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Michael Freitas all I had footage and experience with honestly. I think I’ll put a slash on the web page to recommend both. I just wanted to get the idea of Rex out there at least.

[@0bIivlon]

The Flight Sim Deck they’re both great products 👍🏻 once again thanks for making this video, you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs keep up the great work

[@ryanchandra3238]

Nice one! Is there any A350 plug ins?

[@Moshimulations]

Quality Wings does it

[@No-yw9dl]

Really enjoyed this in fact it made me review my own set up; can you / have you done the same for XP11.5 or do you know of one?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

I did one for XP11 too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqatepqcnZp4rNE

[@antongazaryan2532]

Have you tried FSLabs A320 on new version of P3D? Officially it’s not supported

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

No, only on v4

[@kelvinTran55]

Hi. I have thrust master T16000m. I can’t use the throttle lever with T16000m, how could I do. Could you please help. Thanks

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Mapping it under axis? It just doesn't work at all?

[@stevepgaming1992]

New to this how do i fly with real people like u do in msfs?

[@alfaandn]

i'm a bit confuse here, so the different in academic and pro version is only the watermark?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Yes, which you can turn off the watermark. Basically they want you to pay $200 but if you’re a student it’s $60. That’s the only difference is the price.

[@alfaandn]

@@TheFlightSimDeck yea i have the academic as its the cheapest, but always curious whats in the profesional license haha

[@jeffreyhamilton3778]

Hi Patrick, I am a current A320 pilot looking for the best A320 sim for practicing different flight regimes such as A floor, alternate law etc and going through ecams. I know nothing about sims and would like a recommendation on a computer to run P3D on. Also the main thing I need is an A320 that behaves as exact as the real airplane does. What would you recommend for this? Thanks, Jeff

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Hi Jeff, very exciting! If you go the Prepar3D route, the FSLabs A320 is hands down the best. For years this was THE best study level A320 in all of flight sim. www.flightsimlabs.com/index.php/a3xx-master-series-a320-3/ On X-Plane 12 the Tolis A319/21 is the best on that platform. But during last year on Microsoft Flight Simulator, a developer named Fenix released and A320, and it seems Airbus pilots agree this is the one now. I could geek out all day telling you about the level of detail they go into. If you have a couple of hours to spare, these gentlemen invited an A320 captain on their podcast to discuss why the Fenix is arguably the best rendition of an A320 ever created. He said it's letting him practice things he hasn't done since his check ride days. Happy to answer any questions you have. But I would start here because they cover it all on this specific topic. 34:30 timestamp is where this discussion starts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6HVd3ylet1pm9k

[@noway9880]

agreed with above. fenix a320. the ecams in particular are real & from airbus. study-level. the entire aircraft really.

[@fallofmanbrand]

nice video bro

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Thanks man! Took almost 3 weeks to put together.

[@pbr2805]

Thank you for video, but, but, but why are you going so fast with the mouse? This is a "show you how," and I could not keep up with you. It would help greatly if you would take your time with the mouse moves especially in the beginning of video. I paused and went back to understand the click with the mouse but did not help much.

[@1100BFK]

Where to get real live weather been struggling for years I’m doing it manually if I need live weather

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

You need this: hifisimtech.com/asp3d/

[@1100BFK]

@@TheFlightSimDeck thank you !actually was aware of it ,but yeahhh .when Xplane give you live weather free but I’m so in to pdv4 will definitely Need active sky

[@boray43]

Please take a look at Leonardo Maddog ......... My opinion the best study level plane in the market as of today

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Did a few videos with it on the channel. Need to add it to the site.

[@TheTruthcometh]

After the setup is done where do you go to bring up the sim?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

If it didn’t created a desktop shortcut you should be able to use the Windows search bar (bottom left). Type Prepar3D and it should come up. If not, search installed programs and make sure it’s in the list there.

[@yusufrahman6341]

I'm not trying to take classes I just want to fly, you know RJAA to KLAX and other places. Can you use FSX addon aircraft into P3D?...Or must you only use payware aircraft and scenery? This is right up my price range, looks nice is thIS better than MSFS202?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

A lot of FSX aircraft are available for P3D but you have to purchase them separately. It’s better than MSFS as far as available study aircraft, but the default scenery, aircraft, and weathers are miles behind. You can make those areas much better but $$$

[@andrewfreeman3492]

Do you happen to know if this method of obtaining it still works?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Hi Andrew, yes this method still applies. We’re at P3D v5.3 now. Still has the same license packages.

[@andrewfreeman3492]

@@TheFlightSimDeck fantastic, thank you! And thanks for putting together such an awesome video. I've always wanted this as FSX is getting a bit long in the tooth now!

[@andrewfreeman3492]

Have to say, it works well! I'm in the process of migrating things over, but I have to say so far so good. Beats all FSX editions. Clearly not a patch on the latest Microsoft sim, but it'll do for me and it's far cheaper! And I don't need to be online. Thanks again!

[@hmabboud]

Does it work with IVAO? Thank you!

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Yes XP 12-8 is supported.

[@hmabboud]

@@TheFlightSimDeck But not Prepare3D?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

@@hmabboud whoops I forgot which video I was on. It works for P3D.

[@hmabboud]

@@TheFlightSimDeck Thank you, sir!

[@ravenneo6466]

Hello. Question? i was thinking about buying prepar3d v5 sim. but dose it have AI control aircraft settings.

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Raven Neo it has AI aircraft that taxi and fly around. But if you mean AI that flys your plane no.

[@perfectpilot1]

Id substitute vattastic with Vatspy, and add PFPX and TOPCAT.

[@quattro4468]

Whats so different between this and FSX2006?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

For versions P3D v1-3 not much had changed. After v5 the environment, clouds, lighting, performance got way better. Also a lot of planes have come out for it that are not available for FSX.

[@yohankanesan1581]

Hello can anyone share tips on how to do circuit patterns in prepar3d? Like right im now im timing my aircraft from threshold to turn base, like is there a way to "look behind" to determine where to base turn or can i just understand what you guys do to turn base? I remember in my cpl training in commercial airports I'd use 45 degrees and 1.5 miles distance to turn base, I'm just wondering what do you guys do?

[@bonimalta]

TrackIR :)

[@david2881]

So academic and professional version you get everything the same just a water mark in the corner correct?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Correct, and you can turn it off in the settings I think. Can’t remember now but if not, it’s still very small and you save $140.

[@NeilArmweak550]

Hi, I've been flying X-Plane for a long time now, is it possible to replicate the controls and keybinds in P3D?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Yes, some are missing but the app FSUIPC picks up where the default P3D control UI lacks.

[@ilankrt]

I don't see the water mark on your screen?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

I crop it out of frame. It’s always at the top so easy to do.

[@Kavci034]

shuold I choose the academic or the professional

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Academic is for students. Not specifically for flying but for anyone attending an actual education program of some sort. But regardless, everyone buys the academic one.

[@Kavci034]

@@TheFlightSimDeck I am a student(not in aviation) so academic is good?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

@@Kavci034 Yes, good to go if you're a student.

[@itsfrediguess7844]

​@@TheFlightSimDeckCan I still use TacPack in the Academic version and drop a JDAM?

[@g7usl]

How can I check my Frame rate?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

I think it’s Shift + Z. If not you can search in the key assignments for “Coordinates/frame rate (cycle)” and map it. Also if you have an Nvidia card you can turn on an fps counter in the GeForce Experience app. It will show the number in the corner you pick.

[@MOMAZOSPATO]

Hi! I have fsx but im thinking about moving to p3d. Luckily i havent bought any payware mod or addon for fsx so i wont lose much money, but should i do it?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

What kind of planes do you like flying. P3D v5 is great. But depending on your PC and planes you like to fly you might want to try XP11 or MSFS too.

[@MOMAZOSPATO]

@@TheFlightSimDeck well my pc is not the best so thats why i have been using fsx because it can run x plane 11 but not so smoothly and with mfs it runs pretty bad so thats why i have been thinking p3d because it isnt so outdated like fsx and i like flying passenger planes

[@rizkyramadhan7501]

can you make a video for p3d v3?

[@marcellopasini]

tks for the video! very helpfull

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Very welcome!

[@ilankrt]

Great guide (you may speak a bit slower for those who their English is not so good)

[@thekentishtrainspotter3052]

What do you get in the $10 one?

[@henriklmao]

It's a sdk version, so just for developing. This isn't the game and it's payed monthly

[@slimaa2261]

Video two of pestering Patrick into streaming, nice video

[@nathansargent8513]

how does this sim run in VR? I'm guessing most of the scenery in this video are payware?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

The opening footage was default but the rest is mostly payware. It runs OK in VR. You have to have the right scenery. There is a lot of old stuff out there that just isn't optimized well at all.

[@staycoolwithme9423]

Hello Brother! I Want REX4 But My Parents are not allowing me to purchase it could you please provide me Rex 4?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Hey man! I would love to do that but that would illegal for me to do. You’ll have to hustle some money.

[@yusufrahman6341]

Can FSX aircraft be flown in P3D?

[@vwsambabus]

No FSX is a different program. Its 32bit.

[@Gamerboy-gy1rl]

What is the 9$ license?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

You see a $9 one?

[@MrPenDrummer]

Does V 5.0 come with F35?

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

Yes it does. Has been since v3 I think.

[@hanifreij5497]

Quality wings 787

[@zachplays14]

First!

[@mehuessfm44]

you kinda sound like Dani

[@FMartz]

Step 1: ignore all of this and wait for FS2020

[@Cekkkko21212]

No. MSFS sucks.

[@calinutza33]

No thank you , Prepar3d sucks , X-Plane is much better , way better flying physics ! 😌😜

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

I agree, If I had to pick one it would be XP11.

[@calinutza33]

The Flight Sim Deck with VR , and it’s like flying for real , closest thing to reality ! Prepard has a better graphic thou , or it used to have , I hate trees 🌲 on X-Plane ! 🤣

[@darengardner6219]

Simple uninstall it .

[@TheFlightSimDeck]

😂