I've been testing a Teamspeak server for those who want to talk to each other while flying together in multiplayer mode. Testing has gone well, so I'll try to keep the server up and running whenever possible.
At the moment I'm putting together a webpage showing how to use the in-built multiplayer features in FS2004, but in the meantime anyone who wants to fly together in welcome to use the Teamspeak server.
I've discovered some other uses for it while testing, being able to chat with flightsim folk from all over the world is a real buzz.
If you haven't tried Teamspeak, this is a simple system designed for 'gamers' to communicate via voice while playing online. It requires a microphone, of course.
You can install Teamspeak (it's free) from here:
www.goteamspeak.com
To login to the Godzone TS server, use this address:
gvf.redirectme.net
Any problems, let me know. If the server isn't running, during normal waking hours, contact me -- I might have just forgotten to turn it on...