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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.


The 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. 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.


Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #fgfc channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!
== Requirements? ==


=== 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


To keep up in 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. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, from warbirds like the Bf109 to light jets.
Those who wish to join can do so by joining the IRC channel and turning up to events.


=== IRC Channel ===
== IRC Channel ==


The #fgfc IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. 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 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 ===
== Club Website ==


[http://fgfc.tk Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.
Is currently under construction. Further data to follow.
 
=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.
 
=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''


[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Community]]

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.