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Multiplay may cause extreme [[Howto: Improve Framerates|framerate]] drops, during loading of a new aircraft. Especially heavy models will cause lag. Therefore it is suggested to fly in Europe or somewhere other than KSFO where there are fewer pilots flying around.
Multiplay may cause extreme [[Howto: Improve Framerates|framerate]] drops, during loading of a new aircraft. Especially heavy models will cause lag. Therefore it is suggested to fly in Europe or somewhere other than KSFO where there are fewer pilots flying around.


== Using the Windows launcher / fgrun ==
== Servers ==
[[Image:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiplayer options in [[FlightGear Wizard|FG Launcher]]]]
'''Please Note:''' The multiplayer servers are interconnected; you '''do not''' need to connect to a specific server in order to see other pilots who are on that server. For best performance, you should connect to the server that is geographically closest to you, has the lowest latency (ping time) or is the quietst.
#Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[FlightGear Launch Control|Fgrun]].
#On the next screen, tick the "Multiplayer" box. Also tick the "AI models" box or you will not be able to see the other pilots' aircraft. Enter the callsign of your choice, enter mpserver01.flightgear.org in the "Hostname" box and 5000 into both the "in" and "out" boxes.
#Click run and you'll soon be flying with other pilots!
 
To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at; http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong).
You will also notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online and then as they join. 
You may wish to use a different server (i.e. "Hostname" entry);


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Use [http://pigeond.net/flightgear/mpstatus/ this] link to check if the MP servers are online.
Use [http://pigeond.net/flightgear/mpstatus/ this] link to check if the MP servers are online.
[[Image:MP_Server.jpg|thumb|300px|[[MPMap]] screenshot]]
=== Multiplayer Map ===
{{Main article|MPMap}}
There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at [http://mpmap02.flightgear.org mpmap01] and/or [http://mpmap02.flightgear.org mpmap02].  You will also find this useful to check that you are successfully connecting to the server.
== Using the Windows launcher / fgrun ==
[[Image:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiplayer options in [[FlightGear Wizard|FG Launcher]]]]
#Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[FlightGear Launch Control|Fgrun]].
#On the next screen, tick the "Multiplayer" box. Also tick the "AI models" box or you will not be able to see the other pilots' aircraft. Enter the callsign of your choice, enter mpserver01.flightgear.org in the "Hostname" box and 5000 into both the "in" and "out" boxes.
#Click run and you'll soon be flying with other pilots!
To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at; http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong).
You will also notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online and then as they join. 
You may wish to use a different server (i.e. "Hostname" entry);


For more advanced settings, the <tt>Advanced > Network</tt> tab can be opened. You are able to remove the in or out lines only through this method for example.
For more advanced settings, the <tt>Advanced > Network</tt> tab can be opened. You are able to remove the in or out lines only through this method for example.
'''Please Note:''' The multiplayer servers are interconnected; you '''do not''' need to connect to a specific server in order to see other pilots who are on that server.  For best performance, you should connect to the server that is geographically closest to you, has the lowest latency (ping time) or is the quietst.


== Using fgfs from the command line ==
== Using fgfs from the command line ==
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If it's still just not working for you, ask nicely on the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] and someone should be able to assist.
If it's still just not working for you, ask nicely on the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] and someone should be able to assist.
[[Image:MP_Server.jpg|thumb|300px|[[MPMap]] screenshot]]
===Multiplayer Map===
{{Main article|MPMap}}
There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at http://mpmap02.flightgear.org .  You will also find this useful to check that you are successfully connecting to the server.


== Multiplayer Chat ==
== Multiplayer Chat ==

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