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  • S.O.A.R – vSOA

    Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR article we’ll briefly discuss Special operations on VATSIM. Aviation is more than just point to point airline flights and touch and…


  • S.O.A.R – Equipment Codes

    Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR article we’ll briefly discuss the ICAO equipment codes which we use when filing our flight plan. The ICAO Equipment field in…


  • S.O.A.R – Ratings

    Most VATSIM members know that air traffic controllers obtain special ratings to work at various levels of control positions. However, did you know that there is a separate pilot rating…


  • S.O.A.R – CoC B8

    Welcome back to another VATSIM SOAR! In this SOAR article we’ll discuss the VATSIM Code of Conduct, with an emphasis on Section B8 (a), (b), and (c). VATSIM has created…


  • S.O.A.R – AIRAC

    AIRAC, or Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control, is a system that publishes updates to navigation and airspace for pilots and air traffic controllers. It operates on a 28-day cycle, with…


  • S.O.A.R – Radio Communication

    Welcome to another VATSIM SOAR Series – Radio Communication. In this SOAR topic, you will learn essential tips and techniques to improve radio communications while flying in VATSIM. Short Video:…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • S.O.A.R – Model Matching

    Do you still see default models when you connect to the VATSIM network? If so, it’s likely because you haven’t installed model matching. This week on S.O.A.R we will cover…


  • S.O.A.R – Top-Down Control

    Welcome back to VATSIM SOAR! In this edition we will discuss VATSIM’s top-down Control. In the real world, there are different positions like Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach/Departure, Area Control, and…