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New simmer...wondering what "VATSIM" is

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Hello!Since purchasing my new computer two months ago, I have been in simming bliss. I have just about every add-on that I really wanted, and I am ready to take my simming to the next level.I have been hearing chatter about "VATSIM".... I have a slight idea of what it is, but would appreciate it if someone can explain what it is and how it works with FSX.Thanks!

In a nutshell: it's a server you connect to and fly online with "air traffic controllers." You talk to them via typing or via microphone.It can be quite basic or very realistic.http://www.vatsim.net/pilots/I use it all the time - love it! Coverage for a flight is spotty and usually you'll only find coverage in the USA and Europe.... occasionally other places of the world tooYou can download VatSpy and see who is online, pilots and controller wise:http://www.metacraft.com/VATSpy/Free site for charts:USA - http://skyvector.com/(terminal approach plates) - http://aeronav.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=aeron...lications/d_tppWorld Flying - http://usa-w.vatsim.net/charts/

My Liveries | FAA ZMP | PPL ASEL |
| Windows 11 | MSI Z690 Tomahawk | 12700K 4.7GHz | MSI RTX 4080 | 64GB 6000 MHz DDR5 | 500GB Samsung 860 Evo SSD | 2x 2TB Samsung 970 Evo M.2 | EVGA 850W Gold | Corsair 5000X | HP G2 (VR) / LG 27" 1440p |

 

 

Hello!Since purchasing my new computer two months ago, I have been in simming bliss. I have just about every add-on that I really wanted, and I am ready to take my simming to the next level.I have been hearing chatter about "VATSIM".... I have a slight idea of what it is, but would appreciate it if someone can explain what it is and how it works with FSX.Thanks!
Online ATC.I just typed VATSIM into Google, and all was revealed!Glad you're in simming bliss. I've not had time to do any for ages.. :( Ian
Hello!Since purchasing my new computer two months ago, I have been in simming bliss. I have just about every add-on that I really wanted, and I am ready to take my simming to the next level.I have been hearing chatter about "VATSIM".... I have a slight idea of what it is, but would appreciate it if someone can explain what it is and how it works with FSX.Thanks!
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Vatsim

Have a Wonderful Day

-Paul Solk

Boeing777_Banner_BetaTeam.jpg

lol! love that site

My Liveries | FAA ZMP | PPL ASEL |
| Windows 11 | MSI Z690 Tomahawk | 12700K 4.7GHz | MSI RTX 4080 | 64GB 6000 MHz DDR5 | 500GB Samsung 860 Evo SSD | 2x 2TB Samsung 970 Evo M.2 | EVGA 850W Gold | Corsair 5000X | HP G2 (VR) / LG 27" 1440p |

 

 

HaHa, I've never seen that site before, but it's much needed.
I think every developer should use that site as their first line of support ;)-P

Have a Wonderful Day

-Paul Solk

Boeing777_Banner_BetaTeam.jpg

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