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Finally Austria 2024
It’s that time of the year again: Finally Austria 2024 is just around the corner! We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our biggest, longest, and most…
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Polish Independence 2024
Join Polish Independence 2024 – Celebrating Freedom and Aviation! Polish VACC is thrilled to invite pilots, controllers, and aviation enthusiasts to Polish Independence 2024 on Saturday, November 9th! This year’s…
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Cross the Land: Americas 2024 – Southern Tour
Cross the Land is thrilled to present the next edition of Cross the Land: Americas! On November 24th, 2024, take off on an unforgettable journey, heading across Latin America and…
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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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VATSIM x FlyByWire A380X Release Event!
VATSIM and FlyByWire Simulations are proud to partner up for the exciting launch of the FlyByWire A380X! Get ready to experience the skies like never before in the virtual version…
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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…
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CTAF Trial Expands to VATCAN, VATCAR, and VATMEX Regions on November 1st!
Starting November 1st, the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) Trial will expand to include VATCAN, VATCAR, and VATMEX! This trial will support non-towered and pilot-controlled airports across Canada, the Caribbean,…
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New VATSIM UNIQUE CONNECTION RECORD
We’ve broken records on VATSIM, the second time this year! With 3208 unique connections, our global community has reached new levels on VATSIM during the last Cross The Pond event.…
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VATSIM Updates the Code of Conduct effective October 1, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the VATSIM Code of Conduct has been updated. These updates will officially take effect at 0001z on October 1, 2024. Major updates and changes…