Morning,

 

 

1. Assuming the servers support the rush of buyers, this will be a 30GB download? If that is the case, is there a good download manager that the forum recommends? Even better, a free one?

 

 

2. If I simply want to ensure that I have the same options, capabilities, and features I presently enjoy in FSX, do I need to purchase the Professional Version of Prepar3D? I typically use complex aircraft under realistic conditons, weather and ATC environments. This is NOT a EULA question, but a capabilities-based question. If this is not a permissible quesiton, please just ignore. I searched the forums but surprisingly couldnt find a respectable answer.

 

Thanks for any feedback, looks like a product to get excited about.

 

 

Stephen

1. 30GB is the required space after installation. The d/l file(s) will be maybe ~10GB or thereabouts.

 

2. The only difference is that the "Academic" version has a very tiny, nearly invisible watermark in the upper right corner.

 

Functionally they are identical.

Bill,

 

Thank you for a speedy and detailed response. No further questions.

 

This is precisely why I enjoy the AVSIM forum.

<snip> is there a good download manager that the forum recommends? Even better, a free one?

Hello

There are several free download managers for different explorers.

 

I use Firefox with the Free DownThemAll! 2.0.16 add-on. With parallel/segmented connections It is super fast, supports pause, resume, concurrent dls, etc.

 

Cheers.

 

 

Hi,

 

I use Internet Download Manager or otherwise known as IDM. I've used it for years, they have updates from time to time and it's always proved to be excellent.

 

Phil Murfin

Flashget also works fine.