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EHM-1343 Jonathan:
I feel now is the correct time for me to add my experiences...
Basically, for the first 3 years of my FS career, I flew offline due to the fact that I couldnt connect to the networks...complicated software and so much of it, impossible for a 12/13 year old kid like I was who just 'wanted to fly and have fun'
My logic on this hasn't changed one bit what so ever, and every time I fire up FS, it is to have fun and enjoy myself. The only difference is that now when i fire up FS, i also fire up IVAP, which has revolutionised the way I think about and go about my flying. Its just as simple as pressing one button and I am connected to a network of fantastic and friendly people, all who want to enjoy themselves.
Basically it was Ben Horsfall's fault that I now fly exlusively online. For all those IVAO virgins, give it a try. To be honest it's like Ice tea...you either love it or hate it, and for the majority of people its the former. Since I started IVAO, my flying is much more realistic, and things like PMDG only add to the realism. Radio Comms are great fun, especially with voice, and since I want to become a pilot in the near future, I love practicing them with online controllers. Im surer many younger pilots at EHM have the same dreams as me, so why not practice now, and when it comes to the selection process, you will wipe the floor with the other candidates.
Other things I love about online flying is that you can fly when and where you want, but you allways know that you will see another airline. You can take of in London surrounded by BA jets, and then land in Lisbon with a set of TAP pilots. And there is a fantastic variety of Airlines, for Example EuroHarmony is just a stone in a pond (allbeit a very large one;D)
My main reason for my love of online flying is the people I meet when flying. I hate to say it but when i started and I heard some of you older guys, it all sounded a bit threatning and daunting to say the least, but under that rusty outer layer, all the people I fly with are great fun. And the best thing is, nobody is judged on what they are like as outside of the virtual world, on IVAO, everyone is looked upon as a Virtual Aviation enthusiast, and because of this, I love online fly-ins...
And also i equally love the fact that when i fly online at events, I can fly with my EuroHarmony colleagues, and when you complete the Runway 05 approach at LPMA with your forum buddies watching, the feeling is unbeatable...
Since my first online flight I have never looked back...
I'm going for a lie down now, my arms hurt...
rgds, Razzzzaaaa!
EHM-0361 Karsten:
Guy's not to offend anybody, but I think we are starting to move a little off-track here. I mean main question wasn't why you fly online, but why do you fly offline
--- Quote ---Originally posted by EHM1954
Not having a snipe or anything but I would like to hear from offliners why they do NOT fly online, the amount of hours they do would warrant their experience to at least give it a go.
--- End quote ---
But I can agree with Razza, either you get hooked or you don't
EHM-1671 Ben:
I suppose I could be counted as an offliner, as I've only made a few online flights with Javier and Matt...
There were two main reasons as to why I wasn't keen to get things up and running. Firstly, there was the software. Like Razza said, it's not attractive for a 12/13 year old kid to go through all the set ups and installations. While I'm 15, I still wasn't keen to go through all those set ups, and it took a while to get it all working. And it didn't help either that I'm not the most computer literate person around.
Secondly, there was the human aspect with online flying. While I was really excited that I could fly online with other people next to me (I saw Tim and Razza's 'formation flying' screenies!! ;D), I was worried about the ATC. I don't know if they're patient enough to put up with a 'newbie'. So I'm still scared but eventually I'll get there lol.
By the way, I'm having trouble with the MTL files. I can only select one MTL file for each of the aircraft, which means I can't get any of the EHM ones. Any help? Thanks!
EHM-1954 Stephen:
Believe guys. the controllers are sometimes a lot more nervous than the pilots, if not always.
I am C1 rated as well so from both sides i can speak form many.
The IVAO software is fantastic and so user friendly.
I have always stuck by one saying " Never knock it until you try it"
Anyone want an elaboration of that please PM :>:>
EHM-1001 Robert:
Nice, nice ! ;D If I were a newbie I would surely start online flying after the Razmeister's words ;)
Well, I am not against online flying. But I could say, to me, the offline flying is the flat track, while online flying is the longer and bumpy track for heaven ;D
Ben if you have problem with MTL, please open a new thread and lets discuss it separately ;)
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