FSHost Server: 67.240.51.120
You can use either FSX or FS2004 to
fly online.
For aviation radio communication:
Do Gaming TeamSpeak Server:
196.25.210.10 Port 9999
Join us on the zsflyers sub channel
This is a password protected channel accesable only on invitation by another ZSFlyer club member.
You must use TeamSpeak 3.
* Weekly online Flight Tours
* Virtual Fly-ins
* Virtual Flight Training
* TeamSpeak Channel
Port Forwarding for FSHost
For a tutorial on how FSHost
works, read more here
The network ports that need to be forwarded in your router to the PC running Flight Simulator or FSHost are:
FS2004 and FSX:
UDP 23456 (or the "2004 host port" on FSHost's Server / Options / Session tab)
UDP 6073
UDP 2302 to 2400
Multiplayer Basics:
1. Don't start your flight on a runway.
2. Turn your engine sound down
3. State your intentions when arriving overhead any airfield, before entering an active circuit.
ZS Flyers Flight Planning
To enter a flight plan in FSHost the following format is to be used:
Open your chat window in MS Flight Simulator after you have logged on to the FSHost server.
Abbreviations +fp (establishes flight plan mode for FS Host)
IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)
VFR (Visual Flight Rules)
FL (Flight Level - under 10000ft FL080 - over 10000 ft, FL120)
STEP TO (Step climb during flight to FLXXX)
i.e.enter the following into the FSHost text box:-
+fp IFR FACT - FAGG FL050 STEP TO FL070 B200
Decode: Instrument flight rules, Cape Town to George at Flight level 050 initially, step climb to flight level 070 as aircraft weight permits. Flying the Beech King Air B200.
i.e. +fp VFR FACT - FAGG FL055 B1900D
Decode: Visual flight rules, Cape Town to George,at flight level 055 (VFR requirement to be at 500ft above/below 1000's) Flying the Beech 1900D
Hit "Enter" on your key board - Your flight plan will then be filed.
At the end of the flight enter -fp and your flight plan will be cancelled.
If you are not registered for this live event calendar yet - contact us info@zsflyers.co.za
“For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.
Using TeamSpeak
When signing into
Team Speak please ensure your Nick Name: reads as the
following: your ZS user name and your first name.
i.e. ZS-BOB - Bob
This is done to ensure uniformity within the system and easier
recognition on TeamSpeak.
TeamSpeak 3
must be installed on your computer to use the TeamSpeak server.
Using the FSHOST Server:
FS2004:
1.In FS: Go to Flights – Multiplayer - Connect
2.Player Name: Your Callsign and Name
3.Client Settings:
You MUST forward ports to your sim machine!
2234 - DP
23432-23460 - FS9
6073 - DP
2300-2400 - FSX
4.Join
5.When connected, press “Enter” for Chat Window
6. Submit your flight plan for your flight.
FSX:
1.Download FSHost Client at www.chocolatesoftware.com/fshost/ and
install.
2.FSHost Client: Player Name: Your Callsign and Name.
3.IP Address: see Teamspeaak [right hand window] - Connect Port No.
23456.
4.Start FSX and minimize
5.Start FSHost Client and minimize
6.FSX has an “Add-ons” window on the top menu.
7.Click on Add-ons, Chat Window, etc.
8. Submit your flight plan.
