As someone who doesn't fly long hauls, or hadn't before now, should I just ask ATC for time accel or is it easier to get to cruise disconnect then reconnect? <--- that method seems like it would really tick off some controllers though if I popped up at 380 20nm from their airspace.

 

How will the new innovation of time accel by the 77X affect flying on VATSIM?

Nick,

 

You can ask a controller for his/her permission. Personally as a controller I have declined time acceleration on my airspace only in case of conflicting traffic.

 

As for disconnecting and reconnecting. If you reconnect outside their airspace I can not see any problem (better check with Servinof or other similar program for any traffic near you first)

You shouldn't connect in the air. You can ask for acceleration.

Jake both of your statments are not true

 

You can use time acceleration if you have ATC permission or in uncontrolled airspace and no conflicting traffic

You can connect in the air normally. If what you said was true then in case of disconnection in the air we will not be allowed to reconnect.

I edited my post to reflect it and stand by that you should not connect in air, at least in controlled airspace.

 

Edit: disconnect / reconnect Is a different problem entirely. It is not the norm and you are presumably flying with a flight plan and proper squawk code, unless flying vfr which is not likely given that it is a 777.

I edited my post to reflect it and stand by that you should not connect in air, at least in controlled airspace.

 

Edit: disconnect / reconnect Is a different problem entirely. It is not the norm and you are presumably flying with a flight plan and proper squawk code, unless flying vfr which is not likely given that it is a 777.

 

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