Flight Sim Help

[EdHawks]

Okay - Im totally new to this but it looks v cool so I want to get involved:

1. What is Vatsim

2. What game do I need

3. What other stuff do I need

4. How do i do this stuff?

I jst need to know all about it - Thanks


Ed

[Liberation]

1. VATSIM is an online multiplayer where you connect, and in many places ATC is online. You then basically act like in the real world. Which adds alot of realism.

2. If you have a really good PC, FSX. But if you dont have such a good one, FS9

3. Joystick. And if you want, addons.

4. Do what stuff?

Thanks :)

[EdHawks]

What is FsX etc?

Do I need a joystick or can i use the keyboard/sidewinder?

Dont i need like teamspeak etc? So basically u connect to a server for Vatsim and u fly to places

[Liberation]

You need Squawk box to go on VATSIM. You can download on their site. You can use the keyboard, but it isnt at all as much fun.

[EdHawks]

kk - So whats the game?

Flight Sim what?

And a joystick :D

[Liberation]

What are your PC specs?

[cocaine]

flight sim 2004.

FSX is c-r-a-p

[Liberation]

flight sim 2004.

FSX is c-r-a-p

Not unless you have an AMAZING pc.

[CptBilly]

Ok. First of all grab your self a copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 once you have installed that go to www.vatsim.net/prc (http://www.vatsim.net/prc) and read that guide including the nav bars on the left. Then go back to main page on www.vatsim.net/prc (http://www.vatsim.net/prc) and at the bottom click join now and go through that. You will then be given a password and a user ID, use them to log into Squawkbox (I'll get on to that). The user ID is somtimes refered to by 'CID'. Next thing you want to do is go to www.squawkbox.ca (http://www.squawkbox.ca) and download Squawkbox. Follow the guide on their website to install it and set it up. Make sure you have a joystick or a yoke to! Once you have done that post back here and I'll get you through the next steps. :) I suggest getting a cheap joystick or yoke to start with as you may not get into flight simulator.

[EdHawks]

kkl - I will do this :D

[G-BOAH]

Ed, I wouldn't join vatsim immediately if you know very little, Do the flying lessons when you get flight simulator WITHOUT skipping. then sign up :)

[Callum.]

Can anyone recommend a decent, but not very expensive joystick?

[G-BOAH]

Well, theres the

Logitech Attack 3 - Cheap, and good quality.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-963291-0403-Attack-3-Joystick/dp/B0000ALFC5

Or, (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Extreme-Pro-Joystick-963290-0403/dp/B00009OY9U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-7426890-7223235?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1186526760&sr=1-1) have a look at these for yourself;

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e/105-6935248-3645211?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=joystick

[cocaine]

haha i use a mouse.

im too cheap to buy a joystick

[bilm]

Using A Mouse Spoils The Experience In My Opinion.

You Gotta Get A Joystick And Get In The Flying "Zone"

[G-BOAH]

Using A Mouse Spoils The Experience In My Opinion.

You Gotta Get A Joystick And Get In The Flying "Zone"

Yeaahh :) Joystick makes it muchh better

[CptBilly]

No point flying without a yoke or joystick. Ed, as MetroAir said, it is a good idea to with the training lessons. VATSIM is the most realistic add on for a game you will ever come across on the internet you need to know your stuff. That's why you need to read the PRC, www.vatsim.net/prc, and read and watch and fly the tutorials on FS2004.

[cocaine]

im looking to buy a joystick as I have to now i downgrade from FSX.

[Tawmu]

1. What is Vatsim - It is an online Flight simulator enviroment, whith real people as ATC and real other people flying.

2. What game do I need - Flight Sim 2004 or Flight Sim X

3. What other stuff do I need - Joystick, mouse and keyboard is eww.

4. How do i do this stuff? - There are tutorials and lessons in game :)


http://www.amazon.co.uk/SideWinder-P...6664707&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/SideWinder-Precision-Pro-2-Joystick/dp/B00004Y6FM/ref=pd_bbs_1/026-5455118-3788426?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1186664707&sr=8-1) - Thats the one I have :D

[Tawmu]

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