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VATSIM - one of two major networks where we can connect together and immerse ourselves in flight simulation. When the network is lit up and full of controllers and pilots, it is as real as it gets!
Grab a pen and paper, perhaps some coffee too and delve into the world of VATSIM. The tutorials found on my channel primarily focus on IFR flights (airliner operations etc.) which make up the majority flight-type on the network.
Across multiple videos, I'll aim to get you confident with the basics in an easy-to-understand format so that you can complete your first VATSIM flight with ease!
Be sure to make use of the handy free PDF documents that I've created as well to hopefully give you something to refer to throughout some stages of flight.
The natural place to begin your VATSIM adventure starts with crucial flight planning! Here, we go through the basics!
Getting your Clearance is the next task we tackle in Episode 2, followed by Pushback, Taxi and Take-Off!
Following on from Takeoff, our tasks aren't complete! We'll tackle Departures in this next episode...
What goes up, must come down! How we handle that descent however, is important on VATSIM. We spend a few minutes in this episode going through some tips.
We turn the heat back up for an arrival into Heathrow in this tutorial - with lots of ATC and particularly stormy weather as I explain Arrivals (STARS) and fly an ILS Approach!
Probably more important than having an ability to communicate with ATC on the Network - Unicom is more frequently being used incorrectly, or being ignored (neither is good!) - we spend some time digging into the DOs and the DON'Ts!
Flying around the world in a Flight Simulator and on VATSIM can offer many regional differences we need to consider. We touch upon the main ones here to help you confidently tackle the differences in various countries!
2024 marks a year of change, with the introduction of CTAF, initially in the US. In this video I explain how to use it on VATSIM!
Want to "Cross the Pond" but don't quite know how, or need a few tips and tricks to help you during the flight? This tutorial has everything covered - don't forget the PDF too!
My absolute must-know Top 10 tips for enjoying successful flights on the VATSIM Network. Check the comments section too for handy tips from other sim pilots within the community too!
SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures) and STARs (Standard Arrival Routes) are definite need-to-know's! I break them down in this tutorial above.
I've created the following easy to use PDF guides for a few key areas on VATSIM. Use them in conjunction with my tutorial videos and you'll be navigating the skies with ease in no time!
Not for real world use and not to be deemed in any way as flight instruction. For home Flight Simulation use only
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