Category: Announcements
Pertinent announcements regarding VATSIM and its services
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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…
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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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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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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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VATSIM Compatibility with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Dear VATSIM Community, We wanted to update you regarding the compatibility of our software with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which is set to launch on November 19. While we are…
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Rob Shearman selected as Vice President – Pilot Training
The VATSIM Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Rob Shearman has been selected as the new Vice President – Pilot Training. Rob has been a dedicated member of…
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Realism on VATSIM Network!
Dear VATSIM Users, I want to take a moment to reaffirm the core principle that defines our network: VATSIM is a simulation network, not a gaming network. From its very…
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FlyByWire: A380 – General Guidelines
General Guidelines: When operating an aircraft as large as the A380, it is crucial to select airports capable of accommodating its size. These airports are designated as Code F, meaning…