GREG 1
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David - I tried connecting last night online to play with other people from over the globe bust couldn't see anyone connect / live with the box when you click on "join" was nobody there 
Any ideas as im prob doing it wrong !
(also that site to dowload the mods, do i need to join it as it seems i did?)
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Cybermonkey
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you need to connect to a server
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Cybermonkey
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and yes you need to join avsim, but its free
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GREG 1
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Ok cool ill join that site this weekend then 
I couldn't see any available servers or anything, i typed in my name, typed in my IP addy clicked on search and join but nothing in the boxes to join 
I've got really good (kinda) with a 727 now Dave, managed to take off (although how you know where the correct runway you take off from is ill never know?) and also land (in a field) again how do you see the runway from the maps ?
Had my whole family watiching last night, mum and dad loved it, mum said something stupid "does this affect real planes in real life, its very clever
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Cybermonkey
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when talking to ATC when taxiing, there should be an option for taxi guidance, and a pink guideline is layed out for you all the way to the runway, also applies for when you land and need to taxi to park/gate
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GREG 1
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Ahhhh ok !
What about on take off when you are taxing to the certain required runway ??
Also when you have taken off do you get a line or anything to follow so you know your going the right way (to your destination)
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paul_spurrell
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Greg do you have the ATC option on?
When they assign you a runway for take off an option called Progressive Taxi (normally option number 3) will apear in the ATC window.
If you press the number assigned to it you will have a pink line appear. Follow this line and it will take you to the correct runway

Cheers
Paul
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paul_spurrell
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If you want to know what runway you need to land on, ATC will assign a runway number
EG. Runway 24
This is runway bearing 240 degress from north (North being 0 degrees, 90 Degrees East, 180 Degrees South, 270 Degrees West)
Your probably best doing a couple of lessons in the cessna so you know the basics of flying. They are very helpful
Paul
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GREG 1
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quote: Originally posted by paul_spurrell
Greg do you have the ATC option on?
When they assign you a runway for take off an option called Progressive Taxi (normally option number 3) will apear in the ATC window.
If you press the number assigned to it you will have a pink line appear. Follow this line and it will take you to the correct runway

Cheers
Paul
Ahhhhhh much better, nope i haven't seen that before !!
Cheers Paul
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paul_spurrell
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to bring up the ATC window press the ' key
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GREG 1
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Ah superb, thanks mate 
Any info / pics on how to connect to the live "globe" internet online sim ?
I tried last night but nothing was appearing in the boxes (no games to join?)
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paul_spurrell
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i've never done the live thing tbh
Will try at the weekend
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GREG 1
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Okay mate, no probs
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paul_spurrell
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it is great though with all the addons
You can easily get addicted.
Have you got a joystick yet?
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GREG 1
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Yeah i have a joystick... Its half decent but nothing special... Think i need to get one with force and had the option to use thrust etc
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GREG 1
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quote: Originally posted by GREG 1
quote: Originally posted by paul_spurrell
Greg do you have the ATC option on?
When they assign you a runway for take off an option called Progressive Taxi (normally option number 3) will apear in the ATC window.
If you press the number assigned to it you will have a pink line appear. Follow this line and it will take you to the correct runway

Cheers
Paul
Ahhhhhh much better, nope i haven't seen that before !!
Cheers Paul
I still cant manage to find this, been speaking to ATC and never seemed to get the option, any ideas
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Cybermonkey
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you have to get clearance to taxi first before it appears on the menu
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paul_spurrell
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Greg once ATC have confirmed what runway to take off and you've answered back you should have this option (see pic)

[Edited on 03-09-2005 by paul_spurrell]
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GREG 1
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Right ill try now guys just bought an amazing joystick
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GREG 1
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Grrrrrrrrrrrr still cant get it, i got to that option (3) had 2 options turn it off or on...i had it so it said turn off (guess it was on) went through ATC they said i could take off and nothing appeared
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Cybermonkey
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which joystick did ya get greg?
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Cybermonkey
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change to spot plane view and look around the aircraft, its probably behind you
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GREG 1
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I'll let you know on the joystick later, its pretty good with over 12 buttons and thrust 
Only thing is when im using the thrust it only moves the throttle half way so i have to do the rest with the mouse, other than that very pleased with it.
I will try and see if i can find that purple guide tonight, started to really annoy me...
I did see a purple guide once on my map when i was flying towards Southend (helped alot)
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paul_spurrell
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Try and calibrate your joystick within windows. Should sort the thrust problem out.
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GREG 1
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Cheers paul i will do, i did do it quickly over the weekend but didnt get much time unfortunatley.
I have a free night tonight so you know what ill be doing when im home from work 
I've got to find that purple line i go through ATC and then i get permission to take straight off. Ill take a look behind me tonight me thinks..
Playing online....? Hmmmm have you tried this paul ? I don't have any luck with this what so ever, I cant see anything to join ? i click network, type in my name and nothing appears.
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