Category: Announcements

Prepar3D v5.1 Hotfix 1 Now Available
The Prepar3D v5.1 Hotfix 1 (5.1.12.26829) is now available. It can be downloaded immediately from the Purchased Downloads section of the website. The Prepar3D v5.1 Hotfix 1 contains additional fixes for high priority issues identified after release. Only the Client installer is required for the majority of fixes present in Prepar3D v5.1 Hotfix 1. Therefore, the Content, Scenery, and SDK installers are optional. Each fix listed below is categorized per installer. Please note, you must first have Prepar3D v5 installed to utilize any of the standalone installers (Client, Content, and Scenery). The Prepar3D v5.1 Hotfix 1 update may require you

FlightSim Community Survey 2020 Now Online!
From 13-23 November 2020 Navigraph is conducting a FlightSim Community Survey together with several major addon developers and organizations within the flight simulation community. The survey, the largest of its kind, aims to gauge the prevailing flight simulation trends and users’ requests for future development. Like previous years, this survey has an emphasis on the major flight simulators including Lockheed Martin’s Prepar3D, but now also includes questions about simulators on mobile devices, combat simulators, and helicopter simulation. This is the largest and most comprehensive flight simulation survey in the world! By participating you are influencing the future of the community. On

Prepar3D v5.0 Hotfix 2 Now Available
The Prepar3D v5.0 Hotfix 2 (5.0.31.35253) is now available. It can be downloaded immediately from the Purchased Downloads section of the website. The Prepar3D v5.0 Hotfix 2 contains additional fixes for high priority issues identified after launch. Only the Client installer is required for the majority of fixes present in Prepar3D v5.0 Hotfix 2. The Content, Scenery, and SDK installers are optional. Each fix listed below is categorized per installer. Please note, you must first have Prepar3D v5 installed to utilize any of the standalone installers (Client, Content, and Scenery). The Prepar3D v5.0 update may require you to reactivate your

Happy 13th Birthday Sky Blue Radio!
The entire Prepar3D team would like to wish our friends at Sky Blue Radio a very happy 13th birthday! Tune in from from May 7-14 to win great Prepar3D prizes during the celebration. So, don’t lay low — join us this week and show your support! Sky Blue Radio — 13 years of sounding great, at any altitude!

Prepar3D v5.0 Hotfix 1 Now Available
The Prepar3D v5.0 Hotfix (5.0.24.34874) is now available. It can be downloaded immediately from the Purchased Downloads section of the website. The Prepar3D v5.0 Hotfix contains fixes for high priority issues identified after launch. A full install of all components is recommended for this update. To install the update you must first uninstall your current Prepar3D v5 install via Programs and Features in Windows Control Panel. Each fix listed below is categorized per installer. Please note, you must first have Prepar3D v5 installed to utilize any of the standalone installers (Client, Content, and Scenery). The Prepar3D v5.0 update may require

Prepar3D v4.5 Hotfix 3 Now Available
The third hotfix to Prepar3D v4.5 (4.5.14.34698) is now available. It can be downloaded immediately from the Purchased Downloads section of the website. The Prepar3D v4.5 Hotfix 3 contains numerous new features and improvements. Various improvements were made to VR including native support for the Varjo XR-1 Mixed Reality headset. Multichannel capabilities have been enhanced with stability improvements and better structured scenario support. Additional PDK tools give developers more control over multiplayer and structured scenarios. Only the Client installer is required for the majority of fixes present in Prepar3D v4.5 Hotfix 3. The Content, Scenery, and SDK installers are optional.
Flysimware Release Super Huey Helo for Prepar3D
Flysimware have released their Super Huey helo for Prepar3D. The addon comes with seven model variants, eleven paint schemes and lots of other features. Check out the full list of features here: http://secure.simmarket.com/flysimware-super-huey-x-2012-prepar3d.phtml
Orbx Announce New Zealand South Island Scenery for Prepar3D
Orbx have announced the immediate availability of their New Zealand South Island (NZSI) scenery addon as a Side-by-Side License (SBSL). This license will activate NZSI in Lockheed Martin Prepar3D if you have a copy of Orbx FTX NZSI installed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX).
3DS Max Tools updated
Hi Everyone, Just in case anyone missed it, Adam has posted an update to the 3DS Max tools. The tools now support 3DS Max 2011. See his forum topic here: http://www.prepar3d.com/forum-5/?mingleforumaction=viewtopic&t=303 The update can be downloaded in the Community Downloads section of the website. John