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24 Hours of VATSIM – Legs 7 to 12
The countdown to the 6th edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM is officially on! We’re excited to unveil the second 6 thrilling legs that will take you on a breathtaking…
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24 Hours of VATSIM – Legs 1 to 6
The countdown to the 6th edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM is officially on! We’re excited to unveil the first 6 thrilling legs that will take you on a breathtaking…
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Get Ready for 24 Hours of VATSIM!
VATSIM is thrilled to announce the 6th edition of our twice-yearly flagship network event – 24 Hours of VATSIM! This October, we’re once again taking you on a global journey…
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S.O.A.R – Holdings
Holding patterns are a fundamental aspect of virtual and real-world aviation used to manage traffic flow and ensure safe separation in high-traffic conditions or unexpected delays. On the VATSIM platform,…
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MSFS2024 ATC Feedback
Hey VATSIM community! The team behind Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) is looking for feedback from folks like you on the new ATC improvements coming in Sim Update 3, currently in…
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Big Update: Terrain-Based Ranging is Coming to VATSIM!
VATSIM is rolling out an exciting 24-hour test of our upgraded voice system, featuring Terrain-Based Ranging, starting: 📆Tuesday, July 15th at 0000z – 2359z 🔍What’s New? We’re adding a new…
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S.O.A.R – CDM Operations
The VATSIM community continues to evolve in realism and depth, bringing real-world aviation procedures into the virtual cockpit. Among these are terms that many pilots have seen on charts, flight…
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VATSIM Wins Best Exhibitor at FSExpo 2025
We’re incredibly proud to announce that VATSIM has been awarded the Best Exhibitor Award at FlightSimExpo 2025! A heartfelt thank you to every volunteer, organizers, and visitor who made this…
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S.O.A.R – CoC Section A Overview
Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR article we’ll briefly go over section A of the VATSIM Code of Conduct. The VATSIM Code of Conduct (CoC) Section A…