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We basically all connect to VATSIM and then we can all see and communicate with each other in multis. So you need to do the VATSIM thing.
>OK, I was thinking CVA multis probably used a private voice channel or something similar.
Ah, yes, we do have a private channel, as Frank says, but keep in mind that you can only use it (I think) when you are connected via VATSIM. And we tend to only use it when we are not connected to ATC.
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They have comprehensive info on how to do that on VATSIM.net. Have you read any of the guidance material there for pilots before? They list everything in step by step fashion.
>Yes, I already read through it but they explain everything except how to setup Squwkbox or FSInn.
That is surprising. You cannot fly on VATSIM unless you use SB or FSInn. Maybe they point you to the SB or FSInn forum where you find instructions? No sense writing everything twice, I guess. SB has their own forum where they deal with problems, but FSInn uses the VATSIM forum. And if you're not already familiar with the two programs, in general, SB is much simpler and has fewer fancy gadgets. So you will always find a mix of people who use one or the other, even in CVA. No matter which one you use, you can connect and talk with each other on the multis. SB (and probably FSInn) has a little chat tool where you can talk to people with text even while everyone is tuned in to ATC and doesn't want to use private voice.
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