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DONALD WHYTEInstalling Lukla scenery pkg in P3D
I want to install the FSX Lukla V2 scenery into P3D v3 and V5. The included installer only works for FSX. How to install into P3D?...
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CathyhowatEnhancing Menu Readability in Prepar3D: Options for Increasing Font Size
Is there any way to increase the default menu font size in P3d 4 or 5? MSFS permits this, but I can't run it even on a very fast gaming laptop because of my internet connection. Thanks, Cathy Howat ...
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Convair880Where can I find a download of the Honeycomb configurations
Trying to find a download for the Beech Baron configuration for Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo hardware. Are they available anywhere on this site? Thanks. D...
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Baffin 2023Enhancing Compatibility of TrackIR5 with Prepar3D v5 on Advanced Computer Systems
TrackIR5 has always worked properly for me on multiple computer builds since it was released. It functions properly in Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 in all respects on my new rig (Verbose details below) until I play Prepar3D at which time it is simply inact...
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Ed626Troubleshooting Drifting Eyepoint Issue in P3D with Honeycomb Alpha Yoke
In both P3D v5 and v6, when I go into an aircraft, the virtual cockpit view (eyepoint) slowly drifts down until it eventually stops below the plane. Or maybe the aircraft is slowly rising up with the eyepoint actually fixed? Actually, this might be th...
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Stephan RicciTroubleshooting Run-time Error 9 in FS Realtime with Prepar3D v4.5
Hello Today I want to start FS Realtime as usual, but I get this error message. Run-time error 9 Subscript out of range I started as an Admin, I also pay for this software. I have P3Dv4.5, Windows 10 Thank you for your help. Kind regards, St...
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Jozef VIVILLETroubleshooting Permissions Issue with Scenery.Cfg in Prepar3D V5
Today I have the message when I start P3DV5: YOU DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED PERMISSIONS TO CREATE A BACKUP COPY OF SCENERY.CFG; What, can I do to remediate this? ...
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Dale ScottResolving Carrier Tuning Issues in Prepar3D's F-14 Final Cruises
I have the final cruises installed and the RFN gauge installed in my f-14. The gauge says the carrier is tuned and identifies the Enterprise and the distance in miles to the ship, but when I try to use the go-to function I get a message that says there is...
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Dale ScottRFN gauge: zone not active?
I have the Enterprise Final cruises installed. I includes the RFN carrier gauge already tuned to the Enterprise. When I go to the tools selection to try and move my aircraft to the ship, it says "The tuned zone is not active.This function cannot be use...
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Steve1948Optimizing Investment in Flight Sim Scenery: Prepar3D v6 Upgrade Dilemma
I am debating the purchase of Ver 6...I would not hesitate except that I have several hyndreds of dollars invested in Orbx sceneries and, so far, Orbx has resisted giving us a Ver 6 installer. I would welcome any of your opinions as to the smartest route ...
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James SimpsonCompatibility of Prepar3D v4/v5 Add-ons with Prepar3D v6: A Comprehensive Guide
I am curious to know, Do Prepar3D v4 and v5 add-ons/mods work in Prepar3D v6? I know since the 64-bit conversion with Prepar3Dv4 that essentially anything that works with v4 should work with v5 and v6 but can you provide more guidance? I am hoping a...
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Ed KoorevaarIssues with Grand Caravan 208B Installation in Prepar3D v5 - Exceeded Serial Number Installs
Hi there, I had a lot of trouble installing my SIMSHACK Grand Caravan 208B. I have tried to reinstall it more times. Whatever I tried, when sitting in the cockpit, the fuselage is missing, Because of trying it several times, I was blocked by the server...
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Bob BuckfieldEnhancing IFR Training: Prepar3D's Flight Dynamics vs. FSX
Hi all, I've been struggling with FSX for a while trying to use it to polish my IFR skills. Sadly the flight dynamics of the aircraft are so poor it really doesn't cut it. Does anyone know how good or not Prepar3d is in this area? Many thanks....
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BirdyBirdyLanding on Water
Does anyone know any ways or tricks allowing landing on water with Prepar3D-V4? Thanks!...
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golfacceSimWorks Studios & Landing Hook Issue
Does anyone know what is happening with SimWorks Studios? They are not responding to support questions regarding issues with any of their SWS Carrier programs. Specifically I am unable to calibrate the landing hook to any compatible plane sims in P3DV4, e...
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RatatouilleFreeMeshX USA LOD12 Mesh Scenery Add-on
Is this mesh an improvement on the P3Dv5 default scenery. Thanks....
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Merlot09Preferred VR headsets for Prepar3D V4 and FSX
Hi I am using the Prepar3D v4 flight sim. I am looking at getting a VR headset, I have been looking at the Oculus Quest 2. Any thoughts on this headset? I would be interested in any feedback on other headsets being used. Hope VR Headset is the right ...
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golfacceAI Live Traffic - Is it still active
I recently paid a monthly subscription fee for AI Live Traffic and was to get an activation code via email. Two days and no activation code. Does anyone know if AILT is still a functional service? Thanks Golfacce...
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RatatouilleFreeMesh USA LOD 12
Is the FreeMesh USA LOD 12 an improvement on P3Dv5 default scenery. Thankyou...
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GuestStar size in P3D - stars.dat file
Hi everybody, I`m using P3dv5.3 and I would like to know how you can adjust the stars in P3d. I found a file for download where the stars are reuced to 2900 instead of 9000+, but: I`m using a 210 Degree Screen with 5m Diameter and a height of 2,50m. W...
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CaptainrickTCA Captain Pack Airbus Edition Throttle Quadrant "cont
PAN PAN PAN . I have followed the instructions to calibrate the controls but the assignments are all helter skelter. throttles control the ailerons, engine start buttons contrl the flaps and on and on and on. ...
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paulrungeB777 - 300 MegaPack (Luxton) Operating very poorly
I am disappointed with this package as it has so many tics? I am using P3Dv4.5 on a highly capable rig. 1. The mouse pointer stutters terribly inside the virtual cockpit making intrument settings difficult to execute. 2. The 2D panel ( Shift+1) is...
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txraceA380 für P 3Dv5 installieren
Ich versuche schon einige Zeit, den A380 zum fliegen zu bringen. Die Dateien entzippt, im Simobjekt Airplane eingefügt, Effekte, Gauge und Sound im entsprechenden Ordner sortiert, dann war es das. Im Flugzeug - Ordner ist da natürlich der Flieger vorh...
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qaywertF-35 DINO, MANUAL?
DINO's Planes are excellent and they have many unknown features. Now they are all free for P3d, but almost no manuals are around. Anybody there, who knows, from which still alive source one can get them?...
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dnunesInstalling Liverpool 0n P3Dv4.5
Hello! I have installed EGGP Liverpool as instructed. I see in the P3D Scenery that Liverpool is installed and active. However the scenery does not change and it stays as the default scenery. What might be wrong with my installation? Regards, Dom...
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GuestCan't install Logitech's panels and instraments into P3Dv5.2
Logitech's panels and instruments work fine in P3D v4.5( No 1 SIM). My No. 2 SIM P3D v5.2 panels and instruments do not work. Logitech's responses:...it works, we are working on, reinstal, etc. One suggested on the Web that I modify one of Logite...
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PedrosiUSS Nimitz display
Having downloaded the USS Nimitz into P3Dv5. the AI Ships did not appear in the Addon Menu. I also did not see an AI Carriers folder which, I believe , is needed. Please advise....
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FinnfitFix visual model for FSX aircraft
I downloaded the CL215 water bommer freeware here, and it claims that it works in P2D. I have P3Dv4. The visual model does not show up in P3D. I can fly the plaine, but you cannot see the pain from the outside. I have found this issue with other ...
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RicebugInstalling The FreeMeshX Pack
Whew! Just D/L'd the 45GB FreeMeshX-Global-2.0.zip file. There are no instructions on where to put all of these files. Here are the folders inside the zip: FreeMeshX - Africa FreeMeshX - Antarctica FreeMeshX - Asia FreeMeshX - Australia and Oceania F...
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Carrier ops - no ILSSocher@mailbox.org
Hallo Together, I am trying to use Javier's carriers for an ILS landing using the T-45 Goshawk from Dino on my P3D v4.5 (Win10). All worked well under FSX but under the new configuration I just can't get the ILS signal. Is there an enthusiast who at leas...
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jdavisjdi05Where do I put add on extracted files for Prepar3D
I have downloaded several planes for Prepar3D but do not know where they go. I have not fould anything in there description files. PLEASE HELP...
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crtmmacSound on P3D
I loaded the Viscount folders on to P3D and it works but no plane sound. ATC sound is OK and other aircraft types sounds are OK. The Viscount sounds are OK on FSX. I just copied the FSX install folders to P3D. Mayb that was wrong. But the Fly Aw...
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Biggun87How do I get P3D
I have recently been watching a load of videos on twitch about flight sim X, it looked really good and graphically, awesome, So I decided to download the steam version. I have started to use it and it isnt anywhere near as good as the videos, for ...
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Rooney06AI Formation Toys V4 (HELP!!!)
Hello P3DV4.5, W1064bt, GTX10710 AI Formation Toys V4 does not install. Why? How to solve? Error message : "The application could not start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect ....." Thank you for your answers Bonjour P3DV4.5,...
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jose luiswhat to do to make the switchgear panels of aircraft gabines
what to do to make the switchgear panels of aircraft gabines more realistic plis...
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Wayne SuchOxz Complete in P3d V5
Hi Does Ozx complete download work in P3D v5 via installers, I used to add the scenery in via scenery in P3Dv4 but now when I do that that all the scenery is black Thanks Wayne...
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rexx1977P3D v5 locks up
I recently installed P3D v5 on my Win 10 desktop. I am having a problem getting it to work with my Radeon R7 video card. The program locks up or gives me the error DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG when I load a flight. I have checked the directX version, it is ...
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GuestAnts Tiger Moth no installer
I downloaded Ants Tiger Moth V1.1.. The instructions say to run AntTMV11.exe, which I don't have. Did another download and it's still not there. I can't install it. Thank you for any assistance you can offer....
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navaneethgireeshFlyaway sim a380
Just downloaded this product, but the FMC does not seem to work any help?...
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jackmoyertom721-727 for FSX and P3d
I just installed this in P3d according to the directions, and it runs well, only there is no sound. Is there something else I need to do?...
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danmichaelCan FreeMeshX 2.0 be install AFTER photo realistic?
I have a few freeware photorealistic airports and areas about the airports installed. Can I install FreeMesh without removing those areas and if I do, will there be a problem?...
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MilosanxOZx Complete install
Do I need to install every exe file 3.0 and all the way to 3.5? Or does 3.5 cover everything? Thanks in Advanced, Milo...
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Guesthow to use submarine in preapr3d
i cant use the controls in prepar 3d for the submarine, do you know waht they are default set to?...
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BMW969Autogen for photoscenery
Hello! Where to find autogen for photoscenery? (Montenegro, Serbia, Albania....)...
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degeusSerbia photoreal
Hi, I downloaded the photorealscenery of Serbia, there are 4 files, 0.50 m and 1 m. I understand the difference. There are two other files, North and South. Are these instead of the other files or do they have to be added on top of one of the others? Th...
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tquad135Plane below runway
In my P3D V4 , the elevation of my plane is perfect on all US runways except KSEA where my plane appears to be about 20 feet below the runway surface. How can I fix this problem? Ron...
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nichosFMC (Flight Management Computer)
Are there any good Free FMCs available? I googled & found only one "vasFMC - freeware FMC for FSX • C-Aviation" but its vas FMC . zip can only be opened with its own "zip extractor" whose "zip-extractor.appspot.com" wants to access your Google Acc...
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garyirvFIESELER STORCH
I am looking for a complete FIESELER STORCH download that will work in P3d v3. Are there any out there?...
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garyirvTIM CONRADS T-33
I am having trouble getting Tim Conrads T-33 (fsxt33.zip) to work in P3d ver 3. I have followed all the download instructions. When I select vehicle in P3d the T-33 shows up, then when I click on OK P3d crashes to desk top. I know this T-33 is for FS...
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lharv71VCW-8 Squadron Recruiting
VCW-8 Carrier Squadron is looking for keen avid F-18 or F-14 pilots. We are a fun group with many years of real world military flight hours under our belt. We have a aggressive well developed training plan and fly three times a week. We are presently w...
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