Tips for add-on installation or online tools
A few picks from an extensive online resource pool.....
NL2000 v5
Installation of the NL2000 version 5 scenery add-on takes some time, but it is definitely worth it!
Download all the files, Then use the installer to add them to your P3D installation. For this guide choose at least the formerly active Soesterberg Air Base in the 1980 'open' variant.
NL-2000.com
Little Navmap
Download link: Little Navmap github here
Before running Little Navmap you need to install SimConnect. You can find it in your installed P3D folder:
Copy this path: C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4\redist\Interface\FSX-SP2-XPACK\retail\lib
[run] the SimConnect.msi file (install...)
SkyVector
SkyVector is a great online flight planning map
and is used for real flight planning as well as by many flightsimmers!
use the [World VFR] tab initially
For this guide the needed chart cut-outs are provided in the APPENDICES.
Charts (IFR)
A good source of IFR charts is Dutch VACC
For this guide the needed IFR charts are provided in the APPENDICES.
Gemini
FreeAirMap is a free moving map for practically all flightsims. You need to be online during flight because it downloads its content real time. You have to download and install it first. The P3D v4 version... It can be found here:
geminisoftware.de {You may get a warning, since it is not a SSH / https: site}
Gemini's FreeAirMap can be incorporated into your P3D cockpit nicely, if you want
India Foxt Echo T-45 Goshawk
Dino Cattaneo started as hobby add-on aircraft developer, but has since created the P3D F35 (to be found in your hangar!) and other great add-ons for P3D, X-Plane and also MSFS 2020 latest!
Dino's T-45 Goshawk is an excellent model and is great fun to fly. Simply copy the complete folder into your SimObjects\Airplanes folder: ..\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4\SimObjects\Airplanes. Start P3D and it is there!!
Other IndiaFoxtEcho downloads are also worthy of your attention!!
Fly Away Simulation
FlyAway Simulation downloads
Checked to work with P3D!
Aircraft: The Grumman F-14D Tomcat Mega Pack, based on Dino Cattaneo's F14 is very nice, for instance.
Other Mods: The Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz can be used together with the Goshawk. Now we can practice steam catapult launches and aircraft carrier deck landings!
Ambiance and immersion
If you like and you do not take advantage of P3D's or IVAO (Intl. Virtual Aviation Organization) ATC, you can listen to a stream of Amsterdam Approach / TMA West chatter. Download the link and stream it through VLC or other media players: liveatc.net
Or with your browser.