# Prepar3D

## Connection Method

**SimConnect** — DR Sim Manager connects to Prepar3D through Lockheed Martin's SimConnect interface. No setup or configuration is needed.

## Setup Steps

1. Launch **Prepar3D**.
2. In DR Sim Manager, select **Prepar3D** from the Source list.
3. Click **Start Motion**.
4. Start a flight — telemetry begins automatically.

No plugins, configuration files, or network settings are required.

## Available Telemetry

* **Orientation**: Pitch, Bank (Roll), Heading (Yaw)
* **Acceleration**: Full 3-axis acceleration
* **Angular Velocity**: Rotation rates
* **Speed**: Indicated airspeed
* **Altitude**: Above ground level

## Recommended Starting Settings

* **Primary Cue Gain**: 60–90%
* **Smoothing**: Low to medium
* **Washout**: Medium

## Troubleshooting

### No telemetry data

* Ensure Prepar3D is running and you are in an active flight.
* Try restarting both Prepar3D and DR Sim Manager.


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