Civilian AI for P3D?

[Navy Chief]

I see a lot of AI models and liveries on AVSIM and Flightsim.com, such as models from HTAI. But are there complete packages with installers available? I have no clue how to install/use AI in P3D, other than from sites such as MAIW.

Just have always wondered about this. Thanks, NC

[dhazelgrove]

It's all done in exactly the same way as you did it in FSX.

Dave

[Navy Chief]

It's all done in exactly the same way as you did it in FSX.

Dave

Heh, heh, which I never did understand how to do, but thanks to talented folks like yourself, I was able to add to some FSX scenery. I just was hoping it was easy enough to do in P3D. MAIW has some cool stuff, but other than using their Matrix package installer, I don't understand how to install separate packages. NC

[RobM]

If you haven't already read about it, the AI installer/manager I've been looking at, but haven't actually used yet, is
the freeware Alpha India Group (AIG)'s AI Manager:

https://www.alpha-india.net/

You download the app through their forum. It claims one click installs for AI planes and flight plans into P3Dv4, and
even claims automatic conversion of textures to DDS format and planes to P3Dv4 compatibility, although I'm sure
there's limits..

As said, I haven't tried yet, partly because I haven't felt a real need yet for piles of AI aircraft. But it sounds like something
you might be interested in.

It certainly gets a lot of positive reviews over on AVsim's P3Dv4 forum.

-Rob

[Navy Chief]

If you haven't already read about it, the AI installer/manager I've been looking at, but haven't actually used yet, is
the freeware Alpha India Group (AIG)'s AI Manager:

https://www.alpha-india.net/

You download the app through their forum. It claims one click installs for AI planes and flight plans into P3Dv4, and
even claims automatic conversion of textures to DDS format and planes to P3Dv4 compatibility, although I'm sure
there's limits..

As said, I haven't tried yet, partly because I haven't felt a real need yet for piles of AI aircraft. But it sounds like something
you might be interested in.

It certainly gets a lot of positive reviews over on AVsim's P3Dv4 forum.

-Rob

Thanks Rob. I just registered for their forum, awaiting approval. NC

[Navy Chief]

If you haven't already read about it, the AI installer/manager I've been looking at, but haven't actually used yet, is
the freeware Alpha India Group (AIG)'s AI Manager:

https://www.alpha-india.net/

You download the app through their forum. It claims one click installs for AI planes and flight plans into P3Dv4, and
even claims automatic conversion of textures to DDS format and planes to P3Dv4 compatibility, although I'm sure
there's limits..

As said, I haven't tried yet, partly because I haven't felt a real need yet for piles of AI aircraft. But it sounds like something
you might be interested in.

It certainly gets a lot of positive reviews over on AVsim's P3Dv4 forum.

-Rob

I was able to join the Alpha India Group Forum, and downloaded the AI Manager, but I am confused, because there is no .exe file that is mentioned in the Manual/Tutorial associated with the download. NC

[RobM]

I was able to join the Alpha India Group Forum, and downloaded the AI Manager, but I am confused, because there is no .exe file that is mentioned in the Manual/Tutorial associated with the download. NC

There's an application in the download called "AIG Tech - AI Manager". Right click on that and run as administrator, and it starts the
set up process described in the manual. But as I mentioned, I haven't actually installed yet, I've just been reading through the manual.

- Rob

[Navy Chief]

There's an application in the download called "AIG Tech - AI Manager". Right click on that and run as administrator, and it starts the
set up process described in the manual. But as I mentioned, I haven't actually installed yet, I've just been reading through the manual.

- Rob

Yep, finally figured out how to get things going. I installed quite a lot of AI today, but then hit a wrong key and messed things up. Now trying to unf...k it. NC

[Navy Chief]

Got it working great! Once the settings are done, its easy to install ai. Do not place the AI directory where P3D is, because it doesn't take long to start racking up memory space! Its awesome though! NC

[Navy Chief]

Alpha India Group's AI Manager works great! I have a LOT of AI now!!!

NC

[blanston12]

Have you tried JustFlights Traffic Global? Lots of big jets but not a lot of GA.

[Navy Chief]

Have you tried JustFlights Traffic Global? Lots of big jets but not a lot of GA.

I was about to, but Alpha India is free, and I have spent too much money on add-ons as it is!! NC

[Victory103]

I was going to direct you to AIG NC, but you beat me to it and actually seem to have the new OCI/AIM working. I am still trying to figure out mine and it may the fact I previously manually installed tubeliner traffic with AIFP3 and AIG .zip packages. Be careful, one can go crazy with AI, especially if adding retro traffic! I have most major airlines and of course MAIW Matrix AI running, so my P3D takes some time to load.

[Navy Chief]

I was going to direct you to AIG NC, but you beat me to it and actually seem to have the new OCI/AIM working. I am still trying to figure out mine and it may the fact I previously manually installed tubeliner traffic with AIFP3 and AIG .zip packages. Be careful, one can go crazy with AI, especially if adding retro traffic! I have most major airlines and of course MAIW Matrix AI running, so my P3D takes some time to load.

I really want to put retro traffic in P3D, if that is possible with AIG? NC

[modelr]

I really want to put retro traffic in P3D, if that is possible with AIG? NC

Download the Cal-Classic packages for P3Dv4. Lots and lots of retro there.

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[Navy Chief]

Download the Cal-Classic packages for P3Dv4. Lots and lots of retro there.

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That sounds easy enough, but i hope that AI Manager can install those packages.....NC

[Navy Chief]

Download the Cal-Classic packages for P3Dv4. Lots and lots of retro there.

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Could you please provide a link to these packages for P3DV4 you are referring to? I went to the Cal-Classic website, but do not see anything referring to P3D. Thanks, Pete

The following from their website: "FSX and P3D Information:Most of my (i.e. Greg Pepper's) propliners (i.e. the CV-340, DC's, etc.) have been tested in FSX and P3D v1 and v2 and they work OK. They are not compatible with P3D v3 or later. You may need to find compatible blurred prop textures if you are using FSX SP2 or later. Engine start switches have the most problems when using FS9 panels. Sounds are OK as is. If you get a emergency power warning in the sim, put // in front of the line in the plane's panel.cfg file that includes dsd_supercharger!supercharger_transparent.
Compatibility of scenery, etc varies; ask at my forum in case someone has already tested it."

[Navy Chief]

If anyone else on SOH decides to try out AI Manager from AIG, please let me know? There is a Cape Air traffic plan listed as available, but am not able to install it, and do not understand how to accomplish it? NC

[dhazelgrove]

If anyone else on SOH decides to try out AI Manager from AIG, please let me know? There is a Cape Air traffic plan listed as available, but am not able to install it, and do not understand how to accomplish it? NC

Where is this plan?
I'll have a look for you.

Dave

[modelr]

Could you please provide a link to these packages for P3DV4 you are referring to? I went to the Cal-Classic website, but do not see anything referring to P3D. Thanks, Pete

The following from their website: "FSX and P3D Information:Most of my (i.e. Greg Pepper's) propliners (i.e. the CV-340, DC's, etc.) have been tested in FSX and P3D v1 and v2 and they work OK. They are not compatible with P3D v3 or later. You may need to find compatible blurred prop textures if you are using FSX SP2 or later. Engine start switches have the most problems when using FS9 panels. Sounds are OK as is. If you get a emergency power warning in the sim, put // in front of the line in the plane's panel.cfg file that includes dsd_supercharger!supercharger_transparent.
Compatibility of scenery, etc varies; ask at my forum in case someone has already tested it."

Sorry NC, out on road, can't provide link. However, your copy of their statement looks like it is from the flyable side. They have a separate page dedicated to ai. Most, not all of their aircraft have been updated, by some of the same crew doing the AIG updates.

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[Brytskiva]

I see a lot of AI models and liveries on AVSIM and Flightsim.com, such as models from HTAI. But are there complete packages with installers available? I have no clue how to install/use AI in P3D, other than from sites such as MAIW.

Just have always wondered about this. Thanks, NC

ORBX have a free GA fleet for North America , but I think you have to register first ~ https://orbxdirect.com/freeware

[modelr]

Could you please provide a link to these packages for P3DV4 you are referring to? I went to the Cal-Classic website, but do not see anything referring to P3D. Thanks, Pete

The following from their website: "FSX and P3D Information:Most of my (i.e. Greg Pepper's) propliners (i.e. the CV-340, DC's, etc.) have been tested in FSX and P3D v1 and v2 and they work OK. They are not compatible with P3D v3 or later. You may need to find compatible blurred prop textures if you are using FSX SP2 or later. Engine start switches have the most problems when using FS9 panels. Sounds are OK as is. If you get a emergency power warning in the sim, put // in front of the line in the plane's panel.cfg file that includes dsd_supercharger!supercharger_transparent.
Compatibility of scenery, etc varies; ask at my forum in case someone has already tested it."

Sorry NC, out on road, can't provide link. However, your copy of their statement looks like it is from the flyable side. They have a separate page dedicated to ai. Most, not all of their aircraft have been updated, by some of the same crew doing the AIG updates.

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Ok Pete, I found them. All the required files have been converted to P3Dv4 by Ed Akridge, and posted to Flightsim.com. Search for his name. 8 files altogether.
Also, get this file Prepar3D v4.5 AITTP 2019 v2.0 AI Taxispeed and Timeout Patcher to keep things under control when the sim is first started, and to keep things moving. https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib...ght&fid=205484

Enjoy

EDIT: Just found when searching for Ed Akridge's name under P3D files: He also converted all the scenery objects used in CalClasics sceneries to P3Dv4 standards. Good idea to use if you are installing CalClassic FSX sceneries.

[Navy Chief]

Ok Pete, I found them. All the required files have been converted to P3Dv4 by Ed Akridge, and posted to Flightsim.com. Search for his name. 8 files altogether.
Also, get this file Prepar3D v4.5 AITTP 2019 v2.0 AI Taxispeed and Timeout Patcher to keep things under control when the sim is first started, and to keep things moving. https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib...ght&fid=205484

Enjoy

Modelr you are the MAN! Thank you! 😀 NC

[modelr]

Modelr you are the MAN! Thank you!  NC

Be careful, AI QUICKLY becomes an obsession! Read a few of the tutorials, and you'll be on your way.