FS2FF (Flight Simulator to ForeFlight)
FS2FF is a tool that can be used to send data from Microsoft Flight Simulator to OzRunways. FS2FF is hosted on the FS2FF Github Page. Use the following instructions to get started.
1: Open the latest FS2FF release
2: Download FS2FF.exe to a suitable location (My Documents, Desktop etc.)
3: Open FS2FF.exe
4: If Windows Defender prompts "Windows protected your PC." Click "More Info" then click "Run Anyway".
5: Ensure that your OzRunways Device is connected to the same Network as your computer.
6: Open Microsoft Flight Simulator.
7: Once you get to the Microsoft Flight Simulator home screen, alt-tab to get to FS2FF and click "Connect".
8: Open OzRunways on your device and go to Settings > Simulator Mode > Toggle On Simulator Mode. Also, take note of the My IP Address value.
9: Ensure the following settings in FS2FF: Auto Detect OFF, Manually input the IP Address from OzRunways that you noted earlier. Press Connect.
10: If you are having trouble connecting. Restart the OzRunways app and re-enable Simulator mode.
1: Download Flight Events from the Flight Events website. Click the "Join" button in the top right of the screen and follow the instructions.
2: In the Flight Events settings menu, enable broadcasting to the local network.
3: With Microsoft Flight Simulator open and while flying, on the "Simulator" tab, enter any callsign and press "Start Flight Tracking". You should see a message in-game that says "Flight Events connected."
4: Open OzRunways on your device and go to Settings > Simulator Mode > Toggle On Simulator Mode.
5: If you are having trouble connecting. Restart the OzRunways app and re-enable Simulator mode.
XmapsyV3 supports sending data from Microsoft Flight Simulator to OzRunways. You will need to visit the following sites.
After installing and running Xmapsy, open OzRunways on your device and enable one of the following (but not both) to mirror your settings in Xmapsy:
1. If running Xmapsy in Sim Connect mode:
- Settings → Simulator Mode → toggle 'Simulator Mode' ON.
OR
2. If running Xmapsy in GDL90 mode:
- Settings → Device Options → toggle Enable GDL90 ON.
Note: To receive traffic information you will also need to enable GDL90 mode in the OzRunways app and toggle on the three traffic options.
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