June 13, 2011 – Lockheed Martin will provide its Prepar3D® visual simulation software to power the National Flight Academy’s (NFA) immersive aviation experience as part of the academy’s hands-on approach to teaching the principles of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to students. “We believe in the mission of the National Flight Academy, which couples STEM curriculum with aviation to inspire youth about technological careers,” said Dale Bennett, president of Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics business. “With the call from our nation’s leadership – and that of our own corporation– to reinvigorate America’s innovative spirit, we feel it is
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New Video: Chat with Hal Bryan, EAA
Hi Everyone, Below is a video blog from a chat I had with recently Hal Bryan at the Experimental Aircraft Association at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It was a lot of fun visiting there and I had a great time at their museum. [flashvideo file=http://www.prepar3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Johns-Blog-hal-bryan.flv /] John
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
A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation and Lockheed Martin’s Prepar3D®
If you ask Mike Pohl at A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation if he thought it would be possible to deliver a convincing flight simulation using one projector and computer twenty years ago, he would have said, “no way”. Today, that answer would be very different. The frenzied pace of technology continues to enable us to do things previously thought impossible. Take flight training, for example. Aircrews can now train to operate multi-million dollar aircraft using a device as small as a smart phone, up to a simulator surrounded by a dome that fills an entire room. A smart-phone and a simulator the
LOCKHEED MARTIN’S PREPAR3D® SOFTWARE TO SOAR AT NATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY
ORLANDO, Fla., June 13, 2011 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will provide its Prepar3D ® visual simulation software to power the National Flight Academy’s (NFA) immersive aviation experience as part of the academy’s hands-on approach to teaching the principles of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to students. “We believe in the mission of the National Flight Academy, which couples STEM curriculum with aviation to inspire youth about technological careers,” said Dale Bennett, president of Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics business. “With the call from our nation’s leadership – and that of our own corporation– to reinvigorate America’s innovative
Updated Experience Gallery shots
Hi Everyone, I have updated the Experience page with new screenshots of Version 1.1. These shots incorporate the use of Orbx Pacific North West scenery and the Real Environment Extreme REX2 environmental add-on. These really add a new dimension to the Prepar3D simulation experience, which hopefully comes through with the screenshots. John
Arduino/Netduino
Hi, I came across this very interesting article on interfacing an Arduino card with FSX here: http://www.jimspage.co.nz/uno1_interface.htm I have been looking at arduino cards for a while and wanted to have a play around with them. I have done a little bit of PIC programming in the past and built a small FSBus interface for a home simulator years ago. Arduinos are an open-source electronics prototyping platform that has gained a lot of popularity over the past couple of years. More info can be found here: http://www.arduino.cc/ There is also a .NET card called the Netduino: http://www.netduino.com/ which might
Lockheed Martin Highlights Prepar3D at Special Operations Forces Conference
At this year’s Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) held in Tampa, Fla., May 17-19, Lockheed Martin demonstrated technology and programs that are being used – or could be used – by special forces to prepare for their critical missions. Prepar3D, running on the Multi-Function Training Aid (MFTA), was a popular stop for many show attendees. Associated Press even stopped by and featured Prepar3D and the MFTA in its video covering the conference called: “High-tech Gear the Future of Special Ops”. The video can be seen on You Tube and other news sites that have run the piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JzR51e_TWU.
Prepar3D at ITEC Update
Lockheed Martin attended ITEC, Europe’s premier training and simulation technology show, where it demoed Prepar3D v. 1.1. Held several times daily, the Prepar3D ® demo showcased the power of the software, including its new features. Demo highlights included: Bathymetric detail … Prepar3D ® now offers even more detailed depictions of water. Schools are using Prepar3D ® to help students learn about undersea life. With bathymetry, students can add rich details to their underwater worlds, learning about coral reefs, fish and more. Sensors … newly added military sensors provide enhanced fidelity – an element of realism that’s newly realized for this
Updated Multiplayer DLL
Hi Everyone, Tim (beatle) has posted a new multiplayer.dll in the community downloads section to replace the existing one. You can download it from here: http://www.prepar3d.com/downloads/?did=18 This is a multiplayer fix to allow direct IP connections in Prepar3D 1.1. To use this fix, simply replace your multiplayer.dll with the one available for download here. The multiplayer.dll that should be replaced can be found in your installation directory (typically C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D). The fix will be rolled into the next release of Prepar3D. Regards, John