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Title: Group Sim session.
Post by: rc technics on April 18, 2020, 02:57:15 PM
Hi all
I hope everyone one is safe and we are keeping busy at home.

Since we are all currently grounded and unable to socialize I thought it maybe an idea to host an event (multiplayer mode) on real flight simulator. Horizon Hobby has been doing a similar thing on Friday evenings.   

I'm not to sure who of us are tech savvy. But if you have Realflight 8-9 on your computer and I internet connection you can come join me. I also suggest have some speakers and a mic so we can chat.

I'm thinking about hosting this Saturday April 25th at around 1400.

Any thoughts or questions?

Paul
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: davidk on April 18, 2020, 03:43:20 PM
I'll give that a shot... count me in.
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: SeeFernando on April 19, 2020, 07:51:45 PM
Cool!  I'll be there!
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: sihinch on April 19, 2020, 08:38:34 PM
Guess I need to get RealFlight!

I have Phoenix
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: Michael on April 20, 2020, 07:04:05 AM
Real Flight 9 with the controller is out of stock locally, but the disk without the controller is available.

Will the program work with the older RF controller?

Can I somehow use a real Spektrum transmitter?
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: davidk on April 20, 2020, 10:28:32 AM
Quote from: Michael on April 20, 2020, 07:04:05 AM
Real Flight 9 with the controller is out of stock locally, but the disk without the controller is available.

Will the program work with the older RF controller?

Can I somehow use a real Spektrum transmitter?

You can, but you need one of these... a WS2000 Wireless Simulator USB Dongle.
https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/storefronts/simulators/realflight-brand/wireless-simulator-usb-dongle-spmws2000

Try Hobby Hobby.

I've not used this dongle.
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: Georgetsigaridis on April 20, 2020, 12:54:14 PM
Will give it a shot. See you all on Saturday
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: pmackenzie on April 20, 2020, 04:15:25 PM
Anyone using FrSky/Opentx just needs to buy the Realflite software.
The transmitter will work as a joystick through the USB port.

Pat MacKenzie
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: Michael on April 20, 2020, 04:24:33 PM
Thanks Pat, but I bought the software and the Spektrum dongle.

I'll install everything, and practice a bit, and I'll happily participate.
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: davidk on April 25, 2020, 08:59:15 PM
Did this take place today?
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: Michael on April 25, 2020, 09:15:00 PM
Not that I'm aware of.
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: Oscar on April 26, 2020, 12:00:48 PM
It did but it was at 7pm.  It was really fun.  I asked Paul to reorganize again.

Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: davidk on April 26, 2020, 05:10:23 PM
Good idea to have another one... but let people know about it.
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: Michael on April 26, 2020, 05:12:58 PM
Yes please.

Also, I have RF9, but I would need some instructions on how to connect.
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: davidk on April 26, 2020, 05:20:13 PM
Quote from: Michael on April 26, 2020, 05:12:58 PM
Yes please.

Also, I have RF9, but I would need some instructions on how to connect.

Run RF9, and in the menu, choose Multiplayer, and then Join.  It'll do a bunch of things, and may ask you to confirm allowing a port through your Firewall.  I'm using Windows 10.  Eventually, it will present you with a Server List... existing sessions to join.

I imagine whomever is setting up as host will post and name, and maybe a password, here to let us know what's going on.

You can also join any session listed to try out other sites.  E.g. There is Florida Sunshine session you can join - nice runways.
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: Oscar on April 26, 2020, 08:43:20 PM
Hello,

That's the instruction from Paul.  I followed it and it works/

Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: davidk on April 26, 2020, 08:48:54 PM
Good to post details here as well... I stay away from Facebook.

According to KnifeEdge posts I've read, Multiplayer now extends to Version 7 and on
Title: Re: Group Sim session.
Post by: SeeFernando on April 27, 2020, 02:34:42 PM
Awesome!  Can't wait for the next one!