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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 | 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 guidance. | ||
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 | Multiplay may cause extreme [[troubleshooting performance issues|framerate drops]] during the loading of aircraft models, especially heavy models such as the [[Boeing 777]] or [[Airbus A330-200|A330]]. 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 who are often new, and do not follow ATC, or respect traffic. | ||
== Connecting to | == Connecting to Multiplayer == | ||
=== In-sim | === In-sim Dialog === | ||
[[File:Multiplayer settings dialog.jpg|thumb|Multiplayer settings dialog]] | [[File:Multiplayer settings dialog.jpg|thumb|Multiplayer settings dialog]] | ||
The easiest way to get online is to use the in-sim Multiplayer dialog. All you need to do is enter a callsign and select a server from the menu. Press Connect to go online. | The easiest way to get online is to use the in-sim Multiplayer dialog. All you need to do is enter a callsign and select a server from the menu. Press Connect to go online. | ||
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# Click {{button|Run}} and you'll soon be flying with other pilots! | # Click {{button|Run}} and you'll soon be flying with other pilots! | ||
To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong). Once FlightGear has started, you will notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online and then as they join (you can change this message by editing the <code><chat type="string">Hello</chat></code> line in <tt>''[[$FG_ROOT]]/preferences.xml''</tt>). You may wish to use a different server. | To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong). Once FlightGear has started, you will notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online and then as they join (you can change this message by editing the <code><chat type="string">Hello</chat></code> line in <tt>''[[$FG_ROOT]]/preferences.xml''</tt>). You may wish to use a different server, especially one closer to you. | ||
For more advanced settings, the <tt>Advanced > Network</tt> tab can be opened. You are able to remove the in or out lines only through this method for example. | For more advanced settings, the <tt>Advanced > Network</tt> tab can be opened. You are able to remove the in or out lines only through this method for example. | ||
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{{Main article|MPMap}} | {{Main article|MPMap}} | ||
There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at | There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at [http://mpmap02.flightgear.org mpmap02]. You will also find this useful to check that you are successfully connecting to the server, as well as looking up navaids, waypoints, airports, frequencies, weather, and more! | ||
== Servers == | == Servers == | ||
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! [http://flightgear.org/forums Forum] Name | ! [http://flightgear.org/forums Forum] Name | ||
! Comments | ! Comments | ||
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|mpserver01.flightgear.org | |mpserver01.flightgear.org | ||