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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.
=== Multiple connections per computer ===
It is possible to run multiple FlightGear instances on a single computer and connect them all to the multiplayer network. However, this requires some extras to keep in mind:
* both instances use the same out-port.
* one instance uses in port=5001, the other port 5002.
* and of course should both instances have unique callsigns.


== Multiplayer chat ==
== Multiplayer chat ==
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There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at [http://mpmap01.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.
There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at [http://mpmap01.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.
== Multiple connections per computer ==
It is possible to run multiple FlightGear instances on a single computer and connect them all to the multiplayer network. However, this requires some extras to keep in mind:
* both instances use the same out-port.
* one instance uses in port=5001, the other port 5002.
* and of course should both instances have unique callsigns.


== Servers ==
== Servers ==

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