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  • S.O.A.R – How to start ATC training

    Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR article we’ll briefly discuss how to start ATC training. If you’ve been wondering what it takes to get behind the scopes…


  • Rīga Overload is GO! GO! GO

    Don’t know where to fly today? Have some free time now or towards the evening maybe? A team of ATCOs from the heart of the Baltics knows exactly what you…


  • Rīga Overload goes live in less than 24 hours

    Tomorrow the new independent Latvia turns 35 and Rīga is about to be overloaded with traffic. A call to all pilots! There is still time to fit a visit to…


  • Announcing Riga Overload

    In just a few days it will be 35 years since Latvia regained its independence. As is tradition, Latvia vACC will celebrate our national holiday with RĪGA OVERLOAD! Calling on…


  • S.O.A.R – vSOA

    Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR article we’ll briefly discuss Special operations on VATSIM. Aviation is more than just point to point airline flights and touch and…


  • S.O.A.R – Equipment Codes

    Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR article we’ll briefly discuss the ICAO equipment codes which we use when filing our flight plan. The ICAO Equipment field in…


  • VATSIM First Wings – Southeast Asia

    Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you…


  • WorldFlight 2025 Airport Suggestions Now Open!

    WorldFlight 2025 will take place from Saturday, November 1st to Saturday, November 8th! We’re inviting airport suggestions for this year’s route! Keep in mind that WorldFlight attracts 60-100+ aircraft per…


  • S.O.A.R – Ratings

    Most VATSIM members know that air traffic controllers obtain special ratings to work at various levels of control positions. However, did you know that there is a separate pilot rating…


  • Cross The Land: Americas – Bookings Closed & Final Reminders!

    The slot booking window for Cross The Land: Americas has now closed. Get ready to take to the skies on March 15th, 2025 for this unforgettable event. Here’s everything you…