New to MSFlights

[ROBERT DUNN 2]

Hi again, Kenny, George. I also thank FSVintageAir for the hospitality Karl alluded to with msFlights' experimentation with DafSim. I have registered and been validated by Kenny on the FSVintageAir website for purposes of establishing a line of communication pursuant to Kenny's OP. That was the eventual dissolution of the FSVintageAir operations with possible migration of FSV's membership onto our facilities. However, I hesitated with a post on FSV's website until I heard more from Kenny on the progress of his proposed community migration.

I am available to assist, as are many other capable and specialized msFlights.net staff members such as our community virtual airlines admins (green TS badges). Let me know how I might assist with your efforts as you initially defined those intentions.

[LTC647]

Hi Kenny, and greetings to the group here at MSflights. I am also a member of FSVintage air which encompasses Lake Tahoe Charters, hence my handle LTC647. I too am looking forward to a better alternative to Dafwings. I've downloaded the software and will be attempting to get connected to your server soon. My sim of choice is X-Plane 10. I have FSX on another computer but I no longer use it because of the instability problems I have had with it flying multiplayer. I have read the welcoming messages in this thread and you impress me as a group of friendly and helpful guys. I fly with Kenny's group on Sunday, but most of my online flying is done on the Vatsim network, having logged thousands of hours there. Looking forward to joining you soon.

George

[Travis]

As Karl noted. Thanks for the previous help! We welcome you and your community to join ours and use our services. Let us know if you have questions or need any help. There is often a staff member on TeamSpeak as well. I look forward to seeing you in the skies!

[FSVKenny]

Good Day Karl, thank you for the welcome.

I have started working with the FSV members, getting them lined out with the MsFlights multiplayer server. So far so good.

[Karl]

Hi Kenny! Welcome to our group!

To all the MsFlights folks:

If you recall a year ago when testing other methods of connecting cross platform we tested DAFSIM. Kenny and his group at FSVintageAir were extremely accommodating in helping us with the DAFSIM setup and use. I had the opportunity to fly with them on a couple of their regular weekend flights. It was very laid back and enjoyable.

I am excited to see Kenny's interest in msFlights. I think he and his friends will fit in well.

[Comcast]

When you connect through vPilot you will need to input the aircraft code. Im not entirely sure what the aircraft code for the antonov an2 is.

[FSVKenny]

Thanks for the help.

[Kalo]

ya, you can pick what you show up as when you click connect on vpilot by putting in one of the type codes from this page that is similar to the aircraft you are flying: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/.../T_C_list6.jpg

[Cube]

If it helps here is a video of how to connect to vpilot and set it up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhG1rEiE3T4

[ROBERT DUNN 2]

Hi, Mr. Fox. This appearance of aircraft type is a function of a code set in vPilot software, connect tab, Type Code block parameter. From the .jpeg picture in the model matching rule set download denoting AI displayed aircraft approximations, select the closest type of aircraft construction and appearance to what you are actually flying. The other pilots flying with you will also have to have SimLink model matching installed and properly configured. The complete download and instructions for SimLink model matching rules appears in this in SimLink instructional post here:

http://msflights.net/forum/showthrea...ll=1#post20759

Please seek further TeamSpeak assistance if you cannot get your AC type correctly displayed to your SimLink pilot friends.


[EDIT] Oops, Posted while Novawing was answering same question above.

[Novawing24]

It is related to the type code you enter into Vpilot and if the other pilots have a matching AI model for that type.

If they do not it will display as the vpilot default substitution of an A321

Example:

You are flying the Default King Air 350.

You enter type code K350.

You will be seen by everyone as an A321 as the type code is not matched by vpilot's matching rules.

Enter in B350 and everyone will see you as the King Air 350.

In your scenario use something that is close to what you are flying and use that type code.

Example:

You are flying the AN2.

The closest would be the DC3 so you enter DC3 as your type code.

Everyone will see you as a DC3 which while it is not your aircraft it is closest in size and performance from the default list.

Hope this helps

Safe Skies

Novawing24

[FSVKenny]

First a thank you for the welcome.

A quick question, please.

Is there a way to change multiplayer aircraft in VPilot? I was flying the Antonov AN2, but I was showing up as an Airbuss to other pilots.

[edd2287]

Welcome Kenny im on teamspeak pretty much everyday so if you need anything feel free to grab my attention. Enjoy your stay and hope to see you in the virtual skies soon.

[Trev91284]

WElcome Kenny

Hello Kenny, and welcome to MSFLIGHTS. I'm sorry to hear that you are shutting down your server. I'm sure it was very hard for you to do so. I would like to welcome you to MSFLIGHTS and would like to let you know that you are more than welcome as well as your members. Our ATC community has been pretty sparse as of late but, I think with building interest to fly in vatsim and just connection with other pilots to fly more realistically is what is going to make this simulator push forward. As you make your transition to MSFLIGHTS if you need any help please feel free to ask anytime. Our Tuesday and Friday night events are usually the busiest so if you'd like to meet anyone pop on in and say hi. Again welcome to MSFLIGHTS glad to have you aboard.

[Kalo]

Welcome Kenny! Lately we have been using some cross platform software similar to fsHost that lets different versions of flight simulator fly together. It seems to work quite well, here is a setup guide if you are interested: http://msflights.net/forum/showthrea...nk-Quick-start