Hello Motorhead!
Welcome to the World of Flight Sim Multiplayers!
This will get you started:
http://www.chocolatesoftware.com/Install these two files...>>
FSHostSpy. (For FS2002, FS 2004 and FSX).
FsHostClient. (Required for FSX only)
(Pop the Short-cuts on your Desktop for quick access).
FsHostSpy will display a list of all the Multiplayer Servers on line, and their IP addresses to connect to, and who is on-line.
You can connect directly in FS 2002 and FS2004 via the Flight Sim Multiplayer drop-down Multiplayer Menu.
(FSX requires the addition of FsHostClient to type-in the IP Address and make a connection).
You communicate via the Chat Window Text Box.
If you wish to fly with a friend, pick one of the "empty" Servers, and arrange beforehand for both of you to connect to the same IP Address!
If you wish to fly with someone already on the Server, make sure they are willing to fly with you...ask!
Multiplayer used to be very popular in the past (FS 2002/FS2004), but FSX Pilots seem to have lost interest nowadays!
Its lots of fun!...Bring a friend!....
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Give it a try...easy-peasy in FS 2002 and FS 2004....and let us know how you get on...any questions?
Paul....Multiplayer Pilot (G-BPLF)!....
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