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The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, servers are mpserver12.flightgear.org (Netherlands & Europe) or us1.connectedserver.com (Canada & USA) and uk1.connectedserver.com for the UK. Please pick one closest to where you are. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.
The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, servers are mpserver12.flightgear.org (Netherlands & Europe) or us1.connectedserver.com (Canada & USA) and uk1.connectedserver.com for the UK. Please pick one closest to where you are. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.


Reeed has also provided us with ''wxbot'', which provides a variety of information in-channel for us including: !wx city    Display Google Weather for city;  !taf  icao  Display TAF for airport (ICAO code);  !metar icao  Display METAR for airport (ICAO code);  !aptinfo string List airports matching string (>4 characters),  !aptinfo icao  Display airport info (ICAO code);  !mp        List pilots on FlightGear multiplayer servers. Go ahead and give them a try.
Reeed has also provided us with ''wxbot'', which provides a variety of information in-channel for us including: '''!wx city'''     Display Google Weather for city;  '''!taf  icao''' Display TAF for airport (ICAO code);  '''!metar icao''' Display METAR for airport (ICAO code);  '''!aptinfo string''' List airports matching string (>4 characters),  '''!aptinfo icao'''   Display airport info (ICAO code);  '''!mp'''         List pilots on FlightGear multiplayer servers. Go ahead and give them a try.


===Club Website===
===Club Website===

Revision as of 19:26, 21 August 2010

Flight Gear Flying Club

Club & Activities

Flying flight simulation is all very well, but it soon gets boring if you're always alone; it's always more fun with a friend! That's why the Flight Gear Flying Club was formed. The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers such as our popular weekly three-to -four-hour tours in different parts of the FG world. Each week's flight is announced on the Flight Gear Multiplayer Forum. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can go to the rescue!!

Requirements?

Interest and enthusiasm. To keep up in the weekly flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. Most members subscribe to, "Fly Together - Organize Fly-Ins - Suggest New Areas to Fly - Helping Each Other Learn by Having Fun." We have all levels of pilots flying with us from seasoned VA pilots with hundreds of hours to beginners who are still learning the ropes. There's usually someone around to lend a hand when needed.

IRC CHANNEL

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, servers are mpserver12.flightgear.org (Netherlands & Europe) or us1.connectedserver.com (Canada & USA) and uk1.connectedserver.com for the UK. Please pick one closest to where you are. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the FlightGear IRC channel for further tips and information.

Reeed has also provided us with wxbot, which provides a variety of information in-channel for us including: !wx city Display Google Weather for city; !taf icao Display TAF for airport (ICAO code); !metar icao Display METAR for airport (ICAO code); !aptinfo string List airports matching string (>4 characters), !aptinfo icao Display airport info (ICAO code); !mp List pilots on FlightGear multiplayer servers. Go ahead and give them a try.

Club Website

Flying Club Website has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

Club Aircraft Liveries

FG Flying Club Livery on a PC7, by Christopher


There is currently one aircraft livery for the Pilotus PC7, and future plans include liveries for the b1900D and Aero Commander 700. Come to the #FlyingClub IRC channel to find out how to get yours.

Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us

Friendship, mutual interest in flying and FUN are the goals and hallmarks of FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. See you in the air!!