Do we get to play MP or watch only?

[chokko]

Hi all,
Both my friend and i have both tried creating servers and connecting. When we load up one of the stock missions (the coop one or dogfight), we get to watch the AI fly about but cant jump in.

How can we participate ?

As a client, i can see the choices under the red "client" title saying:
options, record track and exit

I can choose a pilot and plane in options...but returning to CLIENT menu...still same choices.

As server, i get additional choice 'Fly', but i can only watch the AI.
Smashed the keyboard a bit hoping i would randomly get the right menu up to hop in an aircraft, but it didnt work

cheers