Tutorial – Prepar3D

Getting started with SimDirector

March 23, 2023 Chris Metel Tutorial

SimDirector is Prepar3D’s scenario creation tool designed to provide a premiere scenario creation experience from start to finish. With SimDirector, users can now rapidly and easily create and share structured learning experiences. Teachers, instructors, and students can create lessons, instructions, and flight scenarios, all with dynamic feedback to the user. PlaneJoe provides an overview of the steps to get started with this powerful tool. Afterwards, you can continue to grow your SimDirector skills by following the online SimDirector Course to go further in depth. Check out all of PlaneJoe’s Prepar3D Tutorials on Prepar3D.com in the Learn menu.

Practice your aviation communication skills with VATSIM

March 8, 2023 Chris Metel Tutorial

Looking to enhance your training experience along with others in the flight-simulation community? Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network (VATSIM) is a nonprofit organization that operates an online flight-simulation network where users are able to fly aircraft in Prepar3D or direct traffic as an air traffic controller. VATSIM adheres as closely as possible to real-life aviation procedures and radio phraseology, which can function as a training aid for pilots striving to enhance their skills in radio communications. PlaneJoe will guide you through the necessary setup to use VATSIM with Prepar3D and will have you practicing your aviation communication skills after a

Prepar3D Beginners Guide from PlaneJoe

February 13, 2023 Chris Metel Tutorial

New to Prepar3D? Returning to Prepar3D after years away? Simply looking for some basics about Prepar3D? PlaneJoe has released a Prepar3D Beginners Guide that provides an easy to follow explanation of the basics from downloading and installing Prepar3D to running your first simulation. The tutorial also includes discussion on scenario basics, camera controls and setting recommendations. Check out all of PlaneJoe’s Prepar3D Tutorials on Prepar3D.com in the Learn menu. PlaneJoe is a private pilot who trained locally in Florida for his pilot certificate. Completing his certificate at just 47 hours of flight time, PlaneJoe attributes his proficiency

Introducing P3D Enthusiast & Private Pilot, PlaneJoe

February 9, 2023 Chris Metel Tutorial

PlaneJoe is a private pilot who trained locally in Florida for his pilot certificate. Completing his certificate at just 47 hours of flight time, PlaneJoe attributes his proficiency to practicing in simulators, specifically Prepar3D. He often practiced maneuvers, radio calls, and instrument scanning in Prepar3D and incorporated mixed reality technology to enhance his immersion. When PlaneJoe is not flying, he is an avid photographer who enjoys creating content. To the benefit of the Prepar3D community, PlaneJoe has produced some Prepar3D Tutorial Videos that share some tips and tricks he has learned along the way. Follow the adventures of PlaneJoe on

New Video Tutorial

December 14, 2011 Adam Breed Tutorial Leave a comment

Hi Everyone, Max Perry, one of our software developers has created a new video tutorial on the use of the distributed simulation/multiplayer system in Prepar3D. Distributed training is at your fingertips with Prepar3D® simulation software. It’s quick and easy to connect with colleagues around the world with Prepar3D’s multi-player feature. http://www.prepar3d.com/experience/videos-and-tutorials/multiplayer-tutorial/ Check it out! John