Category: Announcements

Pertinent announcements regarding VATSIM and its services

  • 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…


  • iniBuilds A350 Release Event

    Join us as we celebrate the release of the iniBuilds A350 with a special event on VATSIM! Experience ATC coverage across major airports, perfect for testing out your new aircraft…


  • VATSIM Live Traffic Now in Navigraph Charts. Get 1 month for free!

    We are thrilled to announce that VATSIM is collaborating with Navigraph, the flight simulation community’s trusted provider of charts, navigation data, and flight planning tools. As part of this exciting…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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!…