Prepar3D Version 1.4 Download

***stovall*** · August 20th, 2012, 08:33

Prepar3D Version 1.4 is ready for download. Just accessed my account and found the three part download. Total download over 9 GB. Getting started with the 7-8 hour process.

**Lionheart** · August 20th, 2012, 10:06

Nice!

Off to start my download...

Thanks for the heads up, Stovall

Bill

**VCN-1** · August 20th, 2012, 12:16

I have one 3.99 GB chunk downloaded and the second 3.99 GB chunk started.

I see an installation some time tomorrow.

VCN-1

**Lionheart** · August 20th, 2012, 14:09

First pack of three downloaded. Second one timed out 3X so far. About 50% downloaded.

Bill

**Shane Strong CYHZ** · August 20th, 2012, 14:12

been running it a hour now but cant find your plane unless it replaced their stock moony

**Lionheart** · August 20th, 2012, 14:57

Shane,

You have a fast download service!

Look under Mooney, for the 'Acclaim' model. The original is the Bravo.

I hope its there. :S

Just finished downloading package 2 of 3. 2 Gigs to go.

**AussieMan** · August 20th, 2012, 15:34

At the rate that P3D downloaded for me originally I see an install date of about Friday

**Lionheart** · August 20th, 2012, 15:58

Originally Posted by AussieMan

At the rate that P3D downloaded for me originally I see an install date of about Friday

ugggh!

Do you have a place near by that has high speed internet such as a public library with a computer department, local college with computer department, or a business center (like Kinkos) that can download things for you and burn them to CD's. That is a good alternative.

Bill

**Shane Strong CYHZ** · August 20th, 2012, 16:43

yes and its there I have a new fav aircraft makes the defualt one look like it was made in one day on a buget

and yes fast download here broadband with our cable company took me 2.5 hours to download the whole thing

**Lionheart** · August 20th, 2012, 16:56

Originally Posted by Shane Strong CYHZ

yes and its there I have a new fav aircraft makes the defualt one look like it was made in one day on a buget

and yes fast download here broadband with our cable company took me 2.5 hours to download the whole thing

Awesome....

Just finished downloading. Backing up the folders to an aux folder.

WinXP wouldnt let me rename the P3 folder.

For those that havent done this yet, the instructions for the Installer state you must completely and totally remove the Prepar system, everything including the saved flights folders in the My Documents section. (This is per the PDF file). Dang... I kind of wanted to keep some flights. Maybe quite a few things are changed...

Bill

**MudMarine** · August 20th, 2012, 17:11

This better be worth all the backing up crap I have to do to upgrade! Can't say I'm very happy right now. I want to fly NOT download, backup, install and then get the game tuned-up again, so then I can go flying.:isadizzy:

***Crusader*** · August 20th, 2012, 18:05

Originally Posted by MudMarine

This better be worth all the backing up crap I have to do to upgrade! Can't say I'm very happy right now. I want to fly NOT download, backup, install and then get the game tuned-up again, so then I can go flying.:isadizzy:

I'm feeling your pain Mud . Not looking forward to all the back-up and reloading . Just wondering if the dll with all the specific entries like UTX , ORBX sceneries , etc can just be switched out from 1.3 to the 1.4 version . I'll have to comb the P3D forum and find out . I'm almost to the point of completely dropping FSX . Got a ton of AC and sceneries in the older 1.3 version . I'm sure there is a few with special entries that might be a P.I.A .

Your going to enjoy P3D 1.4 for sure.

Rich

**CG_1976** · August 20th, 2012, 18:22

Originally Posted by Lionheart

ugggh!

Do you have a place near by that has high speed internet such as a public library with a computer department, local college with computer department, or a business center (like Kinkos) that can download things for you and burn them to CD's. That is a good alternative.

Bill

Excellent Idea, time to snoop around SA for a service like this. I got better speed in Yellowknife or Iqaluit lol.

**Lionheart** · August 20th, 2012, 18:26

Smart thinking Rich.

Backing up also... Tons and tons...

I love this sim though. Once its all loaded and running, it will be good again.

**luckydog** · August 20th, 2012, 18:40

Well..........got the "old" deleted and the "new" installed.
The two new aircraft are the only thing "new" that I've discovered so far and have had a hell of a time getting them off the ground.......
must be a secret switch somewhere in the cockpits.......
Now to all the add-ons I've collected........at least I know the ones that work ok.

**Lionheart** · August 20th, 2012, 21:42

10:30 PM, running.

Loved the Iris, had a rough time getting off the ground also.

I wonder if they are maxed out on payload for the flights? The Mooney Acclaim should take off swiftly.

The menu screens that used to take 10 seconds to boot up now are up and gone in a flash. Nice.....!

**kjb** · August 20th, 2012, 22:55

Bill, was the Dynamic in 1.3? I may have missed it. It is in 1.4.

**italoc** · August 21st, 2012, 03:38

Dld just completed (rather quick

)
Install next !
Anxious to start flying .... :salute:
Italo

**warchild** · August 21st, 2012, 08:25

installing now.. this could be interesting.. whats everyones opinion of it so far???

**Shane Strong CYHZ** · August 21st, 2012, 09:02

very nice trying to tweek it up but having some small issues with black textures at a large airport

**Lionheart** · August 21st, 2012, 09:58

Originally Posted by Shane Strong CYHZ

very nice trying to tweek it up but having some small issues with black textures at a large airport

Hey Shane,

Which airport?

I noticed while reading the PDF on the updates for Build 1.4 (list of enhancements and bugs attacked), that they have added I think 4 bases (AFB's) in the package, higher details, better taxi ways, etc.

Bill

**Lionheart** · August 21st, 2012, 09:59

Originally Posted by warchild

installing now.. this could be interesting.. whats everyones opinion of it so far???

My opinion is high for it. Not perfect, but right next to it. I am loving this sim......!

Originally Posted by kjb

Bill, was the Dynamic in 1.3? I may have missed it. It is in 1.4.

The Dynamic 'should not' be in the Prepar package. :S Is was created to run in it, but is payware.

**kjb** · August 21st, 2012, 10:06

Interesting...I bought it, but hadn't reinstalled it since updating. Somehow it made its way back in 1.4, even though I deleted everything per the installation instructions. Oh well, saves me one thing I won't have to install now

**Naismith** · August 21st, 2012, 10:16

They still have not addressed some fundamentals. It still boots up into a flight, no menu screen. Wx is the same albeit I use an external program for Wx, ATC pop up still solid. And frustratinglt the ALT Return to switch from windowed into full screen still does not work. Oh and it does not recognise SPAD for my Saitek panels.
I cannot see me using P3D as my main sim, so its back to trusty old FSX.

**warchild** · August 21st, 2012, 11:00

I didnt get as far as you got Naismith.. I id a "clean" install ( uninstalled the old version from the programs control ) and, i dont have either Iris's or Lionhearts aircraft to select in the menu.. its like WTF?? I've got a dev license. does this mean i dont get the candy?? I'm confused and upset..
Pam