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Gander/Shanwick – Oceanic Clearance Removal
Effective 0001Z on 4th December 2024, aircraft entering the Shanwick & Gander OCAs no longer require an oceanic clearance prior to entry. ⚠️ However, pilots must still submit an RCL…
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Cross the Ditch 27 | 1 Week To Go!
On the 7th of December, Cross the Ditch is back, for our 27th edition! This time around we are celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Cross the Ditch! Over sixteen hours,…
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COMPATIBILITY UPDATE FOR MSFS2024
We are excited to announce that an update to vPilot will be released tonight at 2100 UTC, enabling Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS2024) users to connect to the VATSIM network!…
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Cross the Ditch 27 | Bookings Open
Guess what time of the year it is? That’s right, it’s Cross the Ditch time!!! On the 7th of December, Cross the Ditch is back, for our 27th edition! This…
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VATSIM Elite Wings – USA
Get ready for the latest challenge of VATSIM’s Elite Wings series! This edition will take you on an exhilarating journey from San Jose (KSJC) to Burbank (KBUR). Mark your calendars…
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SLOTS AVAILABLE! Cross the Land: Americas 2024 – Southern Tour
Slots for the Cross the Land: Americas 2024 – Southern Tour edition are now available for booking at ctl.vatsim.me. 📅 Event Start Date & Time: November 24th, 2024, 17:00z Departing…
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Bogotá Real Ops
Are you ready to live one of the most exciting experiences in South America? Join us and feel the adrenaline of flying in a Real Flight Operations event, in one…
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VATSIM Compatibility with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Dear VATSIM Community, We wanted to update you regarding the compatibility of our software with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which is set to launch on November 19. While we are…
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S.O.A.R – CoC B8
Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR article we’ll discuss the VATSIM Code of Conduct, with an emphasis on Section B8 (a), (b), and (c). VATSIM has created…
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Finally Austria 2024
It’s that time of the year again: Finally Austria 2024 is just around the corner! We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our biggest, longest, and most…