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  • Greetings. Let's fly!

    Hello People of MSFlights.net

    I'm just getting started at MSFlights. I've been using FSX for a few years but just recently started getting into Multiplayer. From the looks of the web page, MSFlights seems like a good fit.

    Once but long ago I got my private pilots license. I would love to fly again but I'm still waiting for the time and money! Simming has been a fun new hobby and a great way to maintain some of my aviation skills.

    I tend to fly planes in sims that I might actually fly in real life--like the Maule, Cub, Cessna 185, etc. Bush flying is best. I love tricky airports. I'd like to finally learn IFR procedures.

    I am working on an Arduino version of the GPS and autopilot instrument panels designed by Mark at Almost Aviation http://almostaviation.freeforums.net/ I've been using the program Link2FS ( http://www.jimspage.co.nz/intro.htm ) to control the sim with the Arduino board. I'd love to share ideas with anyone else working on a cockpit.

    In the real world I'm a land surveyor in San Francisco, California. I enjoy malty beer, mountain rivers, and spending time with my two- week old son.

    Craig "Bushman"
    Craig "Bushman"

    Find me on: MyCockpit.org, AlmostAviation.freeforums.net

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    Welcome aboard Bushman,

    We look forward to seeing you in simulated skies. Join us on our Discord server and drop by some of our many varied group flights.

    How did you hear about our little community?

    Safe Skies

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    • #3
      Hi Craig,

      Look forward to seeing you on some of our group flights.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Karl View Post
        Hi Craig,

        Look forward to seeing you on some of our group flights.
        I'm going to try to join the PNG group flight on Sunday. Here's a question for y'all:

        My login name on Steam and the name that appears in Discord is "AgentOrange181". Do you think this will cause confusion since "Bushman" is my handle? Any ideas of how to synchronize the two? I supposed I could cancel my MSFlights account and create a new one with my Steam handle.

        -Craig
        Craig "Bushman"

        Find me on: MyCockpit.org, AlmostAviation.freeforums.net

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Bushman View Post
          I'm going to try to join the PNG group flight on Sunday. Here's a question for y'all:

          My login name on Steam and the name that appears in Discord is "AgentOrange181". Do you think this will cause confusion since "Bushman" is my handle? Any ideas of how to synchronize the two? I supposed I could cancel my MSFlights account and create a new one with my Steam handle.

          -Craig
          Should not be an issue at all.

          The method we use to connect does not rely on the built-in multiplayer system at all. It is called JoinFS. It allows users from multiple sims to connect in a multiplayer session. We have those that use FSX-boxed, FSX-Steam, and P3D.

          Instructions are @: http://msflights.net/forum/showthrea...FS-Quick-Start. It is a very small program and quick installation process. There are a couple of nuances to using it that are easy to get to know.

          The only tail number we will see it the one shown when you select the aircraft. I routinely put "K-A-R-L" in that field. You can put whatever you like. We are pretty loose on FAA rules/procedures :gorilla:

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          • #6
            Got it. I successfully changed my name in Discord to Bushman in the profile settings. I must have put the other handle in there some time ago. I've got JoinFS up and running, I can see myself on the map, but I can't see other JoinFS aircraft. Is it necessary to start JoinFS before starting your flight?

            Also: Why does the JoinFS program show two users, but the Map shows about 15+?
            Craig "Bushman"

            Find me on: MyCockpit.org, AlmostAviation.freeforums.net

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            • #7
              I'm on Discord now.....

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              • #8
                Welcome, Bushman. None better than Karl to show you around and homogenize your gamertag and tail number. I fly with tail number N-2-R-D, which is related to my gamertag. I host the JoinFS map software so if Karl identifies a JoinFS map inconsistency, maybe Karl could shoot me a PM about any map software reset or investigation. I think I have seen your gamertag around, particularly on FSX Steam server named "TACPACK ~msFLIGHTS.net~ NA", which I also host. Glad to see you talking and texting with us, Bushman.

                May I suggest you select a personal avatar (thumbnail picture that fits your personality) and use that one avatar on all media associated with this community. It helps. Select an avatar and gamertag carefully and then stick with it forever.
                Respects, Bob ...

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                • #9
                  It was a great meeting a number of you on Discord today. I can tell you guys have a good community. Thanks for the warm welcome! Karl helped me iron out the issues with Discord and JoinFS. Bob, I took your advice and synchronized all my gamertags and avatars related to simming. I'm not sure why the DC-7 crash test sticks out in my mind, but it was all I could think of. It is now etched in virtual stone.

                  Craig "Bushman"
                  Craig "Bushman"

                  Find me on: MyCockpit.org, AlmostAviation.freeforums.net

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                  • #10
                    A classic avatar, Craig. Your gamertag and that image will serve you well, I feel. Again, welcome aboard. We have much in common. I, also, posses a PPL SEL long since inactive. My father was a US Navy pilot, stationed three times at Moffett Field. I graduated from San Jose State. My wife's family still lives in south bay area and we visit all the time. My fondest memories of San Francisco are the Fillmore West and Golden Gate Park during the "summer of love". I'm old, you see.

                    I'll look for you soon as I can generate a few spare hours to log on.
                    Respects, Bob ...

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                    • #11
                      Hello and welcome Craig to our community of flight simmers . Hope to fly with you soon.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by ROBERT DUNN 2 View Post
                        My fondest memories of San Francisco are the Fillmore West and Golden Gate Park during the "summer of love". I'm old, you see.
                        I wish they still had that airshow at Moffett Field. That was one of the best. If you're in SF this summer, you might want to check out the Summer of Love light show at the Conservatory of Flowers:

                        https://www.eventbrite.com/rally/san...lly20170615_sf

                        Starts on June 21st. If it's anything like the Bay Bridge light show (or some of the others I've seen), it's not to be missed!
                        Craig "Bushman"

                        Find me on: MyCockpit.org, AlmostAviation.freeforums.net

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