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==Flight Gear Flying Club==
[[File:FGFC Tarmac.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Preparing for takeoff during one event (note the diversity of aircraft present)]]


===Club & Activities===
The '''FlightGear Flying Club''' is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. Virtual fly-ins and training flights are also carried out by the club.


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 [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=381d9860a9183d143cd2fa8aee16099d|display 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!!''
The most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Flyin' - where all users online and available on the #FlyingClub channel on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and fly there.


===Requirements?===
== Requirements? ==


'''''Interest and enthusiasm.'''''
To fully enjoy flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, though most members fly the Aerostar 700. Sorry, no jets or airliners permitted on Club flights. Any prop aircraft capable of maintaining approximately 190 to 220 knots are welcome
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===
Those who wish to join can do so by joining the IRC channel and turning up to events.


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.
== IRC Channel ==


===Club Website===
The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC server, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. This server 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. Those not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information, as well as not forgetting to use the "/help" command!


[http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/about/ Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.
== Club Website ==


===Club Aircraft Liveries===
Is currently under construction. Further data to follow.
[[Image:FGFC_PC7_Livery1.jpg|thumb|FG Flying Club Livery on a PC7, by Christopher ]]


 
[[Category:Community]]
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!! '''''

Revision as of 20:33, 17 January 2014

Preparing for takeoff during one event (note the diversity of aircraft present)

The FlightGear Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. Virtual fly-ins and training flights are also carried out by the club.

The most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Flyin' - where all users online and available on the #FlyingClub channel on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and fly there.

Requirements?

To fully enjoy flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, though most members fly the Aerostar 700. Sorry, no jets or airliners permitted on Club flights. Any prop aircraft capable of maintaining approximately 190 to 220 knots are welcome

Those who wish to join can do so by joining the IRC channel and turning up to events.

IRC Channel

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC server, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. This server 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. Those not experienced with IRC, try the FlightGear IRC channel for further tips and information, as well as not forgetting to use the "/help" command!

Club Website

Is currently under construction. Further data to follow.