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The '''multiplayer''' feature of [[FlightGear]] makes it possible to see other pilots and vice-versa. This makes it possible to fly in formation, perform [[mid-air refueling]] with tankers controlled by real people or contact real [[air traffic control|air traffic controllers]] to ask for landing/takeoff clearance. | |||
Multiplay may cause extreme [[ | Multiplay may cause extreme [[troubleshooting performance issues|framerate drops]] during the loading of aircraft models, especially heavy models such as the [[Boeing 777]]. It is suggested to fly in locations other than the default [[San Francisco International Airport]], as there are often lots of pilots in the area surrounding [[KSFO]]. | ||
== Getting online == | == Getting online == | ||
[[File:Multiplayer settings dialog.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiplayer settings dialog]] | [[File:Multiplayer settings dialog.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiplayer settings dialog]] | ||
As of FlightGear 2.4.0, multiplayer settings can be accessed via the in- | As of FlightGear 2.4.0, multiplayer settings can be accessed via the in-sim Multiplayer menu. All you need to do is enter a callsign and select a server from the menu. Press Connect to go online. | ||
This is by far the easiest way to get online, but in some cases the methods mentioned below may be | This is by far the easiest way to get online, but in some cases the methods mentioned below may be preferred. | ||
'''Before starting tests''', you might want to check the section ''Problems associated with specific Internet Service Providers'' below in this page. | '''Before starting tests''', you might want to check the section ''Problems associated with specific Internet Service Providers'' below in this page. | ||
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{{tip|Use [http://mpserver16.flightgear.org/ this], [http://mpmap01.flightgear.org/mpstatus/ this] or [http://flightgear.mxchange.org/mpstatus/ this] link to check if the MP servers are online. As of FlightGear 2.10.0, the in-sim dialog only displays servers that are available.}} | {{tip|Use [http://mpserver16.flightgear.org/ this], [http://mpmap01.flightgear.org/mpstatus/ this] or [http://flightgear.mxchange.org/mpstatus/ this] link to check if the MP servers are online. As of FlightGear 2.10.0, the in-sim dialog only displays servers that are available.}} | ||
{| class=" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! | ! Server | ||
! | ! Location | ||
! | ! [http://mpserver15.flightgear.org Tracked] | ||
! | ! Maintainer | ||
! | ! [[IRC]] Name | ||
! | ! [http://flightgear.org/forums Forum] Name | ||
! | ! Comments | ||
|- | |- | ||
| fg.noahbuscher.com || US || {{no}} || Noah Buscher || Noah || Noah || May be merged with main servers in the near future. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|mpserver01.flightgear.org | |mpserver01.flightgear.org | ||