Prepar3D v2 available now

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Jack
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Prepar3D v2 available now

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http://www.prepar3d.com/product-overview/

In case you didn't hear the news, Prepar3D v2 is available now. I have had no experience with the software and am curious to see it in action on v2. If you're planning on taking the plunge, please share your experience.

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Mark Hargrove
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Re: Prepar3D v2 available now

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I'm downloading it as I type this message. I have a fairly complex simulator, so it will undoubtedly take a few days to get it all installed and configured, but I'll report back once I know anything.

-M.
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Re: Prepar3D v2 available now

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Thanks Mark, all smooth with the download and install?
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Also know, for those who own PMDG products, PMDG said they will be supporting V2.0 and will release installers for the NGX, 777, and 747v2.

Todd
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Todd
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So far, I have P3Dv2 installed with FTX Global. So far, I like it. The dynamic shadows are awesome. I also like the fact V2 comes with the Carenado Bonanza A36.

Todd
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OK, one terrible bit of news: P3D v2 dropped support for master/slave client support! It had some minor issues in P3D 1.4, but I was pretty shocked to find out it's completely gone in V2. They are supposed to have better support for multiple graphics cards in a single PC. I'll report back about that as I experiment.

Also, at the moment, FSUIPC installation is broken without a bunch of workarounds. That will get fixed quickly -- Pete Dowson is simply out of town at the moment.
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The good news is P3Dv2 works with Pilot Edge. I just completed a short flight. Communications were fine, but my HSI somehow was way off from the compass (by 30 degrees give or take), even though my gyro drift is turned off. I was in the default Carenado A36. Very strange. I couldn't even shoot a proper ILS. I was so flustered by the heading discrepancy, I was way behind in my communications and even landed before I received clearance. :o So, my apologies to the controller on duty. Everything worked, but it was the sloppiest flight for me yet on PE.

Todd
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So I'm confused about the licensing with Prepar3D? If I'm just a sim enthusiast at home what license am I to purchase?

It seems like I can pay $9.99/mo which seems like a lot, or pay $200 once? (which also seems like a lot since I dropped $25 for FSX.)

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Re: Prepar3D v2 available now

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Or since you learn something about flying every time you fly, you pay $60 for the Academic License.

Todd
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Todd
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