Hello Pilot Chums...
Just a tip, to get off the ground....
Type in the FS Host Server address (for Flightsim.com which appears on the FS Host Spy list); fsmpa.hopto.org in either FS2004 multiplayer, or the "FS Host Client" box for FSX.
...preferably during Daylight Hours in BOTH of your countries!....
...(A good reason to publish your "location" in your Sim V Avatar!).
You will then appear in the "Chat Window" in the Multiplayer Flight Sim...and maybe find another Sim V, etc, Pilot there!
At least it will test your Multiplayer connection!
Paul....Fozzer/G-BPLF....
...!
Win 8.1 64-bit. DX11. Advent Tower. Intel i7-3770 3.9 GHz 8-core. 8 GB System RAM. AMD Radeon HD 7700 1GB RAM. DVD ROM. 2 Terra Byte SATA Hard Drive. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Saitek Cyborg X Fly-5 Joystick. ...and a Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower.