Christmas flight

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   Do any of you guys want to get together and do a big xmas flight online or something?

Just a thought....

We could arrange a good time/date to suit everyone, even learners of VATSIM could join and we can encourage you along!

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daveygurm10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Reading Points: 2345	Post Options Post Reply Quote daveygurm10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Christmas flight Posted: 14 Dec 2009 at 5:41pm
	Do any of you guys want to get together and do a big xmas flight online or something? Just a thought.... We could arrange a good time/date to suit everyone, even learners of VATSIM could join and we can encourage you along!


SkyFly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P1 Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Points: 604	Post Options Post Reply Quote SkyFly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2009 at 5:45pm
	Sounds good, I need to reinstall all that old VATSIM stuff then! Is this a GA or airliner sort of flight?


daveygurm10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Reading Points: 2345	Post Options Post Reply Quote daveygurm10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2009 at 5:51pm
	I was thinking Airliners as people would have a big variety and destination choice is more varied as well. So we have one on board http://squawkbox.ca/downloads/ - Squawxbox can be downloaded here. If we get a good few pilots we will start thinking times, dates destinations


SkyFly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P1 Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Points: 604	Post Options Post Reply Quote SkyFly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2009 at 5:57pm
	Good stuff! I remember with FsInn I had to go to a forum to get a beta that actually works - nightmare! Here's to hoping I can get the Captain 757 approaches working by then.


TomA320 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Perth Scotland Points: 10235	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomA320 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2009 at 6:26pm
	An excellent idea Davey. What sort of multiplayer flying are you meaning, shared cockpit, or a flyout? About VATSIM, should I use Squawxbox or FSInn, I found my FPS were very low when using FSInn.

SkyFly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P1 Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Points: 604	Post Options Post Reply Quote SkyFly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2009 at 6:45pm
	Tom, your fps shouldn't really be affected by the method used for VATSIM, it is more likely to be the number of planes you encountered when flying in VATSIM, and what type they are. Sometimes every 747 in the area maybe a PMDG for example! You need to select the types of planes to represent other users, in the settings menu. Hope this helps.


Edward Longe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Location: West Mids Points: 5138	Post Options Post Reply Quote Edward Longe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2009 at 7:01pm
	Count me in!
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daveygurm10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Reading Points: 2345	Post Options Post Reply Quote daveygurm10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 2009 at 7:17pm
	If you use VATSIM then it will use the models from its own database and you dont fiddle around with all that, like in FSINN. Albeit the models are not as good looking though! Was thinking more of a fly out together. So we have 4 so far including myself. Welcoming more pilots...........


daveygurm10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Reading Points: 2345	Post Options Post Reply Quote daveygurm10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 1:43am
	The 'unofficial' poster..... As you can see the meet is at London Gatwick flying to Naples, Italy. Some great freeware scenery for both are available here! London Gatwick Naples This date is not final and can be tweaked to get the most people to fly the event. Put your name down here if you would like to join this event. Its for fun and anyone who needs a hand getting started let me know.


AirbusLad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Brighton Points: 2936	Post Options Post Reply Quote AirbusLad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 1:57am
	Count me in.... i've done afew flights on VATSIM so i should be alright. I like the idea very much and the date is 1 day after my birthday so i'lll think of it as a late birthday gift
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daveygurm10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Reading Points: 2345	Post Options Post Reply Quote daveygurm10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 11:35am
	Cool, great stuff. Thats 5 and counting so far...................


TomA320 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Perth Scotland Points: 10235	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomA320 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 11:54am
	One question, I've not done a lot of multi player flying, but will this mean that we all have to use the same aircraft, such as LDS 767, or can we all use different ones?

daveygurm10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Reading Points: 2345	Post Options Post Reply Quote daveygurm10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 1:20pm
	You can use what aircraft jet you like. Totally up to you.


TomA320 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Perth Scotland Points: 10235	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomA320 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2009 at 1:27pm
	Ok, thanks.

daveygurm10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Reading Points: 2345	Post Options Post Reply Quote daveygurm10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 2009 at 9:32pm
	Hey guys, This event is ready for the go, tomorrow at 12:00z, meet at EGKK on VATSIM. I can provide any required help at the time of connection if required for those who need assistance. Remember the scenery links, as above, as this will make your visuals look alot better. See ya all tomorrow at 12:00z!!


TomA320 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Perth Scotland Points: 10235	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomA320 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 2009 at 9:40pm
	Davey, a few questions first as I've hardly flown multi player before: Do we just set up our own aircraft at a gate at EGKK or do we have to join a session on the FSX multi player? I can't get my VATSIM to work, I don't know if it's because I've not used it in 30 days and it's canceled my registration. Is VATSIM mandatory? Thanks

Edward Longe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Location: West Mids Points: 5138	Post Options Post Reply Quote Edward Longe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 2009 at 9:41pm
	You can use what aircraft jet you like. Totally up to you. I'll be seeing you in my F-16 (if possible?). Could you help me as I have not used Vatsim?
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Flightboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Essex, UK Points: 7396	Post Options Post Reply Quote Flightboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Dec 2009 at 10:09pm
	Ill pop on :D tho might divert away before LIRN :D Flightboy

Kelvin_C-J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P1 Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Fareham Points: 620	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kelvin_C-J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 2009 at 1:15am
	Tom - You should still be bale to log onto one of the Vatsim servers; it does not expire. Edward - You can only use your F-16 if you can fly a proper route with it - GPS / FMS etc. Not VFR.
	Best Regards, Kelvin Chilvers-Jones

Edward Longe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Location: West Mids Points: 5138	Post Options Post Reply Quote Edward Longe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 2009 at 1:26am
	Edward - You can only use your F-16 if you can fly a proper route with it - GPS / FMS etc. Not VFR. Yes my F-16 has a GPS, what I will probably do is program the GPS to fly direct (EGKK-LIRN) then take off behind someone and follow them. I will probably track you lot and eventuly pull up next to someone (not to close though). And if you annoy me i'll blow you out of the sky.
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