For cockpit builders and commercial training facilities, P3D's stability and reliability in long-term operations are unmatched.
Microsoft Flight Simulator set a new standard with its Bing Maps photogrammetry and procedural generation. Prepar3D v6 faces a dilemma: does it try to compete with a streaming satellite world, or stick to its strengths? It is likely v6 will utilize higher resolution elevation data (DEM) by default and perhaps introduce a streaming texture option for landclass. However, Lockheed Martin’s focus is often on specific training theaters (areas of operation). prepar3d v6