I'm considering joining a heli VA, and it requires using VATSIM. I haven't used SB since my fixed wing days back when the network was SATCO. It was a real blast, but isn't it more difficult when flying helos? You'd have to reach over and type all while flying your helo that doesn't have an autopilot, so while you're typing are you flailing all over the place? I'm text only currently, though I might get a mic soon. Anybody with rotary flight time on VATSIM want to share there experience? :)

Hey bro, go check out Metro helicopters, they fly on VATSIM exclusively and have a pretty cool setup. Here is the linkhttp://www.avsim.com/hangar/air/metrohelo/Regards, Michael

Hi there!Yes, it is much easier if you use voice ATC on VATSIM when flying online with helicopters. If you do use text, you have to plan ahead, and try to enter messages in advance of when you will need to send them - then transmit when ready. It also helps to type quickly!All that extra effort is worth it however. Flying helo's with realistic live ATC is both challenging and exciting!Regards,WayneMetro 7Metro Helicopterswww.metrohelo.org