Chris Brand 1008273 Posted July 24, 2007 at 10:21 AM Posted July 24, 2007 at 10:21 AM Hi all, How do you connect to VATSIM to do an online flight? Do you need some sort of software (i've got FS2004)? Any help will be greatly appreciated Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Blackburn Posted July 24, 2007 at 10:48 AM Posted July 24, 2007 at 10:48 AM Chris, VATSIM uses a piece of software to connect to its servers. There are two available and both have their strengths and weaknesses. Both are freely available. Squawkbox3, also known as SB3 can be got from www.squawkbox.ca/downloads/ With SB3 you can be up and running in just a few mouse clicks. It works straight out of the box and is used extensively across VATSIM. FSInn is available from www.mcdu.com/en/download.php - version 1.2 is the latest non beta. In addition you will require FSCopilot 1.6, also available from the same link. FSInn has many options in it - some which require following the comprehensive manual but, like SB3, can be used out of the box. It too has a large user base. Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry James 901346 Posted July 24, 2007 at 12:45 PM Posted July 24, 2007 at 12:45 PM Hi, Chris. As Norman mentioned, there are two client softwares. He mentioned that SB3 works straight out of the box, I would like to also remind you that FSInn also works straight out of the box. Hope the fact that it has other features that you don't have to use unless you are inclined to such as builtin Radar and other features. He's right you don't have to use them. It's very simple to install and a simple one click to use. Take a look at the PRC, where it says "New Pilots Start Here". Slick on the software link and it will give you this same information, plus a simple graphic step for installing either software package. Also, as Norman mentioned, version 1.2 might have some weakness, so you'd be better to skip version 1.2 and go straight to version 1.3. It's not in the mcdu.com download section yet. Take a look at the announcement, "Installing FSInn" at http://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?t=20466 . It shows the four simple steps for installing the software, and the one simple click for using it. Welcome to VATSIM. -- L. James -- L. D. James [email protected] www.apollo3.com/~ljames sticky: Not a regular post, but a special thread/message stuck to the top with special meaning… containing important forum information. For FSInn/VATSIM issues, please test the FSInn Installation sticky and linked FAQ. It really works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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