Evan Reiter Share Posted June 16, 2014 Boston Virtual ATC is pleased to be participating once again in the Cross-Community Flight (CCF), this time hosted by msFlights.net. As you may remember, BVA hosted the last CCF in which the record for attendance in a multiplayer server was broken! We look forward to seeing our members out in full force once again to represent our community well. As always, Cross Community Flights are not so much about the flight itself, but about the opportunity to come together with fellow aviation simulation enthusiasts who use FSX multiplayer to discuss topics like add-ons, simulation platforms, and different FSX communities. To facilitate conversation, this is a pilot-only event (ATC will not be provided at any of the controlled airports). Please connect to the msFlights.net TeamSpeak server by 3pm ET this Saturday to participate! Date: Saturday, June 21 Time: 3pm ET (begin connecting at 2pm ET) TeamSpeak Server (no password): msflights.ts.nfoservers.com FSX Server (no password): 23.255.207.47 (fly default Douglas DC-3) For more information, please visit the FSX Beyond GameSpy forums: http://www.fsxbeyondgamespy.com/forums/ ... p?f=4&t=68. I look forward to joining you in the msFlights.net TeamSpeak server on Saturday! Photo Credit: FSX Beyond GameSpy user 'Düsselwings' - http://www.fsxbeyondgamespy.com/forums/ ... p=182#p182 Evan Reiter Community Director Administration Team Link to comment
Guest Nathan McGuire Share Posted June 16, 2014 The default Douglas DC-3? We're gonna party like it's 1947.... Link to comment
Lou Bakerer Share Posted June 17, 2014 DC-3? Really? Is it a hard requirement? See ... I have a real license ... and ... *gulp* ... I kinda don't have a ... *gulp* ... tail-dragger endorsement. And I don't think I can secure it before the 21st. :lol: Link to comment
Cody Outten Share Posted June 17, 2014 Ooooo, 3pm. I'll try to make some of it. Got to leave at 4:30. I was unable to join last time so I hope to fly in this one. Link to comment
Dan Perrone Share Posted June 17, 2014 Who the heck picks these aircraft for use? DC-3? Is that even USED anymore in single player? Dan P. PPL ASEL - High Perf & Complex Endsr. KHVN - Tweed-New Haven/KOXC - Waterbury-Oxford Link to comment
Evan Reiter Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I presume the hosts (msFlights.net) decided on the type of aircraft. I think it'll be fun...and obviously nobody will be well-versed in flying it so it'll be really fun! Ultimately, these events end up being more about the conversations than the flying. And don't worry, nobody's going to judge! Incidentally, it's a little funny and totally coincidental that I just talked about this aircraft during a presentation at Flight SimCon. For those who were there and/or have seen it -- I promise this is a total coincidence and was NOT planned! By the way, the flight plan was just posted: Flight Plan: Starting Airport: PHKO Hops: PHOG, PHNL, PHLI Ending Airport: PHLI http://skyvector.com/?ll=20.27250324079577,-156.59774780135416&chart=301&zoom=5&plan=A.PH.PHKO%20:A.PH.PHOG:A.PH.PHNL:A.PH.PHLI Aircraft Requirements: All participants MUST fly the FSX Default Douglas DC-3. Evan Reiter Community Director Administration Team Link to comment
Lou Bakerer Share Posted June 17, 2014 Maybe a silly question but is TeamSpeak required for air traffic control or is it merely optional for pilot chit-chat? The flight plan looks great, it will be an exciting trip! Now to go look up the V-speeds for a stock DC-3 ... Link to comment
Evan Reiter Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 There is no ATC during these types of flights (purpose is more social than operational...so it's a bit different than what you might see on our server on a regular basis). TeamSpeak is used for the chit-chat between pilots. Evan Reiter Community Director Administration Team Link to comment
Lou Bakerer Share Posted June 17, 2014 So standard CTAF rules apply to each airport then, I assume? (sorry for the silly questions but it's better to ask then assume wrong) Thanks Lou Link to comment
Cody Outten Share Posted June 17, 2014 So standard CTAF rules apply to each airport then, I assume? (sorry for the silly questions but it's better to ask then assume wrong) Thanks Lou Basically, all the aircraft land at the same time. Nobody bothers making traffic calls, at least they didn't in #2 when I flew. Link to comment
Lou Bakerer Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thank you. Never been to a group event like this so I am trying to gauge what to expect. Thanks again. Lou Link to comment
Zac Ploch Share Posted June 18, 2014 This is a post 'Mulderpilot13' made on the FSX Beyond Gamespy Forums updating some information. Evan and I will be re-posting new information as it comes our way. UPDATE: We are less than a week away from Cross-Community Flight #4 (Saturday, June 21st)! The flight plan has been made by WarHawK, and is as follows: Starting at: PHKO Stopping at: PHOG > PHNL > PHLI Destination: PHLI We will be gathering at 3pm in the msFlights.net TeamSpeak Server (msflights.ts.nfoservers.com). Explanation of a Cross-Community Flight: "Cross Community Flights are not so much about the flight itself, but the coming together with our fellow aviation simulation enthusiasts to discuss topics and matters at hand that are affecting us here and now, as well as what have our eyes set on in the future. Topics include new simulation developments ranging from aircraft to scenery, to simulation platforms, as well as community health and participation." We request that you set your name like this, as we have always had it this way: "[Your Community] ~ [Your Username]". Ex: "MSF~ Mulderpilot13" I hope to see as many of you there as possible! Happy Flying! (More info on this flight throughout this week, leading up to the flight) Mulderpilot13 Link to comment
Guest Ben Eidem Share Posted June 18, 2014 I know the basics of the DC3. In fact, I acted as head navigator for a multiplayer community which had weekly group DC3 hops about 2 or 3 years ago. This should be fun! Link to comment
Cody Outten Share Posted June 21, 2014 Unfortunately, I can not attend now. It never fails. Link to comment
Lou Bakerer Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sorry, guys, I was really looking fwd to this event but had to miss it. How was it? Anybody got pictures? Is anybody putting together maybe a video? I wish I could have participated from my sim setup in air/conditioning but instead I ended up outside today, in 95 degrees on a half sunny day and with some cool toys. :) image.jpg[/attachment:3khotgnp] Link to comment
Evan Reiter Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Lots of fun! The DC-3 was actually much more enjoyable to fly than I thought it would be. For a default FSX aircraft, it feels like Microsoft did quite a good job of modelling the plan while keeping it simple enough for someone who doesn't know the first thing about flying a taildragger to use. Evan Reiter Community Director Administration Team Link to comment
