Brant Marshall

Hey there, Use services like VATSpy to see who's online when you're ready to fly.

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I appreciate the Santa Claus comparison. I come from a game industry background professionally, and it's all too often that people expect a perfectly polished product straight out of the box. When developers state that they're going to continue driving updates into the product after release, that means they're dedicated to fixing the problems the consumers report. I expect this initial release to have some things that we, as flight simmers, do not appreciate or like but I also anticipate that they are very open to constructive, critical feedback so they can improve the Sim and create what we're looking for. I wouldn't be "afraid" or "worried" about this being behind the times in comparison to XP11 and I say don't worry because the developer has stated that they're committed to pushing regular updates to the sim. Ultimately, I'd say wait until August 18th to make your decision about the sim - remember, the videos being released by content creators and media are on preview builds, and they're still actively working on making updates and fixing bugs reported in the closed beta. I'm sure plenty of content creators are going to stream the new flight sim on release day, so if you wanna save your money until you can watch more content - you won't have to wait too long.

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Content Producer, VATSIM Marketing. The VATSIM Marketing & Communications Team is composed of three important tiers, Social Media, Member Engagement, and Network Outreach. VATSIM is looking for individuals that are passionate about aviation and VATSIM who can help execute our marketing vision by creating deliverables for activations across the VATSIM Network. REPORTS TO: General Manager, VATSIM Social Media & Content Marketing Manager RESPONSIBLE FOR: Creating multimedia assets for various social media platforms in accordance to VATSIM Brand Guidelines in relation to VATSIM Marketing and Event initiatives: Design static images for various social networking platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Assist other Marketing & Communications Team Members with the ideation and planning of VATSIM events and marketing activations. Work with Marketing & Communications Team Leadership to design assets for recorded and live-streamed content. Assist other VATSIM teams with implementing the VATSIM Brand across all areas of the VATSIM Network. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A successful candidate will meet the following minimum standards for this role: Familiar with photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator. Must be in good standing on the VATSIM Network for no less than 12 months. Speak and write fluent English. Familiarity with video editing and recording software is a plus. The ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in a cross-team, dynamic environment. The ability to think outside the box with a creative mind. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies have been filled. Applications submitted after this posting has been closed will not be considered. All applications should include your name, VATSIM CID, and examples of your work including graphic designs and video edits. All applications should be emailed to b.m[email protected] and @Jannes van Gestel at [email protected]

Podcasts are pretty cool to do, especially if distributed properly and you gain traction. I had thought a VATSIM Podcast would be kind of cool as well, but I always think that filling up a 30-45 minute podcast with content that isn't repetitive is a pretty significant undertaking. If you can come up with the content, I personally think it's a great idea especially in the sense of proactive marketing strategy as podcasts reach audiences you normally wouldn't reach. Good luck, I say go for it! 🙂

I appreciate all the interest in this role - we've received quite a lot of applications and I'm confident that with this application pool, we'll have sufficient to fill the open vacancies. The vacancy is now closed, and I am working through applications still. Everyone should receive a response relatively soon. Thanks again for your interest!

Hey Hans, Our Network Team is aware and are investigating - sorry for the increased downtime. Thanks!

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Applications are now being accepted for the position of Specialist, VATSIM Social Media. The VATSIM Marketing & Communications Team is comprised of three important tiers, Social Media, Member Engagement, and Network Outreach. VATSIM is looking for individuals that are passionate about aviation and VATSIM who can help execute our Social Media strategy across multiple different social platforms. REPORTS TO: General Manager - VATSIM Social Media RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting with the ideation and implementation of new social media strategies on all VATSIM Social Media accounts, including but not limited to: Implement VATSIM’s Social Media strategies on multiple Social Media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Work with other Marketing & Communications team members to create content surrounding VATSIM Events and other activations. Answer general questions regarding VATSIM that are submitted by followers on both Twitter DMs and Facebook Messages. Assist with moderating the official VATSIM Facebook Group. Design graphics surrounding VATSIM’s Brand Guidelines for marketing posts. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A successful candidate will meet the following minimum standards for this role: Familiar with managing various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook Pages, Facebook Groups, and Instagram. Must be in good standing on the VATSIM Network for no less than 12 months. Speak and write fluent English. Familiar with graphic design in Photoshop or other software is a plus. The ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in a cross-team, dynamic environment. The ability to think outside the box with a creative mind. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies have been filled. Applications submitted after this posting has been closed will not be considered. All applications should include your name, VATSIM CID, any previous social media projects you've worked on, and if you currently manage any VATSIM related social media accounts. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] and CC’d to [email protected] If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to reach out to me via the email address listed above, or reply to this thread and I'll do my best to answer any questions that you may have.

Presumably, like any modern software you can control where it downloads/installs, and other games should not interfere with the MSFS installation.

What Nestor said, unfortunately old posts were affected by the swear filter during a migration, this shouldn't be happening anymore though!

Hey Corey, Up until yesterday, there was really only speculation about VATSIM's compatibility for Microsoft's new Flight Simulator. As we get closer to the release date, we'll have more information about how to use VATSIM with the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. Keep an eye on our Twitter and/or Facebook Page as well as here on our Community Forums for news and announcements related to MSFS. Outside of that, welcome to VATSIM! I've been flying for a few years now and I still love going up in a smaller GA plane, touring around different states and countries which is definitely something I recommend doing. Based off of what Microsoft has shown of the new Flight Simulator, the graphics are crazy and I'm sure there is plenty to look at for low-altitude VFR flying! As a new member to the network, I definitely recommend checking out the Pilot Resource Centre on our website, which you can visit by clicking here. There's a lot of really good information in the Pilot Resource Centre that'll help prepare you for your first flight on the network. Also, something I always recommend is that you ask questions! We have an active community here on our forums, and over 30,000 people in our Facebook Group and I'm sure there are plenty of those people who would be more than happy to answer your questions! Remember, Them helping you have a better understanding of how to fly on the network creates an overall better environment for them as well. Overall, welcome to VATSIM! We look forward to seeing you on the network soon. Thanks!

I dropped about $120 on a Logitech Pro X headset, sound quality is great and the microphone has blue technology built in, so it's pretty good quality.

Heya, I'd give it up to 24 hours for your account status to be distributed across the entire network.

Congratulations to you both! @Zach Biesse-Fitton I know you'll do well!