Group Sim session.

rc technics · 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

davidk · April 18, 2020, 03:43:20 PM

I'll give that a shot... count me in.

SeeFernando · April 19, 2020, 07:51:45 PM

Cool! I'll be there!

sihinch · April 19, 2020, 08:38:34 PM

Guess I need to get RealFlight!

I have Phoenix

Michael · 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?

davidk · 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.

Georgetsigaridis · April 20, 2020, 12:54:14 PM

Will give it a shot. See you all on Saturday

pmackenzie · 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

Michael · 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.

davidk · April 25, 2020, 08:59:15 PM

Did this take place today?

Michael · April 25, 2020, 09:15:00 PM

Not that I'm aware of.

Oscar · April 26, 2020, 12:00:48 PM

It did but it was at 7pm. It was really fun. I asked Paul to reorganize again.

davidk · April 26, 2020, 05:10:23 PM

Good idea to have another one... but let people know about it.

Michael · April 26, 2020, 05:12:58 PM

Yes please.

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

davidk · 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.