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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 guidance. | 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]] or [[Airbus | 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 A320neo]]. 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 Multiplayer == | == Connecting to Multiplayer == | ||
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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>''[[$FG_ROOT]]/preferences.xml''</tt>). You may wish to use a different server, especially one closer to you. | To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong). Once FlightGear has started, you will notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online and then as they join (you can change this message by editing the <code><chat type="string">Hello</chat></code> line in <tt>''[[$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 in FGRun can be opened. You are able to remove the in or out lines only through this method for example. | ||
=== Using fgfs from the command line === | === Using fgfs from the command line === | ||