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Migration to Enhanced New Member Orientation Course
We are excited to announce that this week, we will be transitioning the New Member Orientation from the my.vatsim platform to learn.vatsim.net. This change is part of our ongoing efforts…
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VATSIM SOAR – CTAF Trial
You have likely seen a lot of news about the “CTAF Trial” on the network over the past few months. But what is CTAF and how does it differ from…
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Cross The Land: Asia Pacific – Southbound 2024 | Slots Booking Started
Starting from January 5, 2025, 03:00 UTC to January 11, 2025, 02:00 UTC, you may book your slot for Cross The Land: Asia Pacific! Please be reminded that a slot…
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Happy New Year, VATSIM Community! 🎉✈️
To the whole VATSIM Family, As we welcome 2025, We embrace the fresh start of another year, may it be filled with moments of joy, growth, and endless possibilities. May…
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Improved New Member Course — Coming Soon
The VATSIM Pilot Training Department is pleased to announce that an enhanced New Member Orientation Course, and associated Exam, will go into effect over the holiday period. The updated course…
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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…