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📍CTAF Trial
The VATSIM United States (VATUSA) division will be trialing real world Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) starting March 1st 2024 and lasting up to 6 months. Pilots not under air…
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S.O.A.R – Transition Altitude / Level
Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR Article we’ll discuss Altimetry, the difference between Transition Altitude and Transition Level and when to set your altimeter subscale to Standard…
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Vienna Overload | Trailer
Vienna is the capital of music and musicals! That’s why we invite you with this musical greeting to be part of our Vienna Overload on Saturday from 9:00z to 21:00z…
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Vienna Overload 2024
On Saturday the time has come: Our virtual air traffic controllers start work early at the tower in Vienna and at the radar screens to guide you to and from…
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VATSIM Transfer and Visiting Controller Policy (TVCP) Update
To bring the old Transfer and Visiting Controller Policy (TVCP) more in line with the Global Controller Administration Policy (GCAP), VATSIM is releasing an updated version of the Transfer and…
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Viennna Overlaod
Dear pilots! On 23 March 2024, between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm local time, vACC Austria’s legendary “Vienna Overload” event will take place for the third time in a row!…
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Moscow Overload
Dear pilots, VATSIM Moscow Air Traffic Controller Center is happy to invite you to our spring Real-Ops on Sunday, March, 24th, in Domodedovo! Domodedovo airport serves regular flights across Russia,…
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VATSIM First Wings – Argentina
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…
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Helsinki Overload Final Call
Final call for all departures and arrivals! Helsinki overload is tomorrow from 16z until 22z. Find your favorite route in or out and see you in Helsinki! EFHK Briefing |…
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S.O.A.R – VATSIM Virtual Airlines
Virtual Airlines are one of the best ways to get involved in the flight simulation community. Pilots can come together and simulate the operations of an airline, holding events, hosting…
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Behind the scopes: Portugal
Step into the shoes of air traffic controllers worldwide with VATSIM’s newest program, “Behind the Scopes”! This innovative initiative invites members to share their radar scopes with the world, offering…