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Hi I will like to know if some one can tell me how to and wath I need to flight on the inter net.were to find all the programs to get started

Fernando A. Maldonado

Hi I will like to know if some one can tell me how to and wath I need to flight on the inter net.were to find all the programs to get started
You need one of the Vatsim pilot clients (they are free add in software). All is explained at http://www.vatsim.net .

Bill Casey

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As a controller on VATSIM, I must emphasize the importance of the PRC. It helps you get started, but also provides baseline training so that controllers do not have to do it over the frequency or on private message. Before logging on, please be sure that you can appropriately aviate, navigate and finally, communicate - and in that order.Aviate:PMDG makes some complex aircraft, so make sure you know how to properly fly it. In the ATC realm, you will frequently have to "step-in," and use other autopilot modes other than L/VNAV to comply with instructions. Make sure you have a firm knowledge of those operations.Navigate:Navigation is made simple by the FMS, but please be sure that you know how to properly change flight plans within it, should that be necessary (direct to, changed routings, etc).Communicate:VATSIM doesn't have a trusty ATC box that changes your frequencies for you. You must do this yourself. Because of this, please be sure you know how to work the radios. The PRC will also outline who to talk to and when. For example, if you're at an airport within NY Center's airspace, and only NY Center is on, you should contact NY Center, even though the tower for the airfield is not currently on.Again - aviate, navigate and communicate. Remember that order. If ATC gives an instruction - especially if it's a vector to the final approach course - aviate/navigate first (do what the controller says first), and then communicate (respond to the controller). I can't tell you how many times I've had newer pilots try to read back the entire approach clearance, stammering and stuttering along the way, only to blow through the final approach course and require furter vectoring. Had they turned first, they would have had time to stutter and stammer all the way down the localizer with no further interaction from me, other than "[...] contact tower on 119.0 - have a good landing."Don't let this scare you, however. Controllers are there to help and help with issues if you don't understand, but at the same time, controllers on VATSIM go through a good amount of training to control, whereas pilots do not, so there is a little bit of irritation on the part of the controller when the pilot doesn't take the time to learn some on his own.Let me know if you have any questions,Kyle

Kyle Rodgers

Biggest challenge I have on vatsim is understanding the controller...you may always ask to repeat which they kindly do ofcourse.English is not my native language, so one can understand.....Besides that: it's really fun....As said, take your time to go through the PRC, it will make your learning curve easier..brgdsDominique

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