Wycliffe Barrett Posted December 8, 2011 at 03:13 PM Posted December 8, 2011 at 03:13 PM Ben Worry not this is a common fault for the new user, from what your saying I think your running FSinn. Go into the settings and disable PNP (peer to peer) and your following aircraft will disappear. PNP is the culprit. Blue skies Wycliffe p.s. do us a favour edit your post and ger rid of the swearing, better a nice member tells you than a supervisor. lol Wycliffe Barrett: C3 Controller "if god meant for us to fly, he would have given us tickets" Mel Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lim Posted December 10, 2011 at 03:20 AM Posted December 10, 2011 at 03:20 AM Hey Wycliffe, thanks for the help. Flew out of Boston today, crazy traffic! It feels very surreal with a person manning the delivery, ground, controller, depart ; very cool. Now I only need to get better at re-programming my FMC while I'm flying! Ben Worry not this is a common fault for the new user, from what your saying I think your running FSinn. Go into the settings and disable PNP (peer to peer) and your following aircraft will disappear. Soarbywire - Flight Simulation and Avionic Engineering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lim Posted December 11, 2011 at 08:18 AM Posted December 11, 2011 at 08:18 AM Day 3 on Vatsim, I think I'm getting the hang of this now. Finally bought a headset, and setup voice and mic to feed specifically into it; who would have known what a big difference communicating with voice does with the realism factor -- I don't think I can go back to text chatting. Still not use to some terminology, and I've got the ATC calling me out then and there for not repeating, but I guess its all part of the learning game Thank you ATC controllers for being so patient. Soarbywire - Flight Simulation and Avionic Engineering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor O'Brien 1202523 Posted December 15, 2011 at 01:39 AM Posted December 15, 2011 at 01:39 AM I've been a vatsim member for almost 5 months now and I still get the butterflies I fly every weekend if I can and sometimes more. The most intimidating part of flying on vatsim to me is making that first initial contact to an atc to request clearance. (whether it's IFR or VFR) I just don't want to say anything wrong and sound like an idiot. After my read back the butterflies go away and I'm good to go because the rest is just listening to the atc and doing exactly what they tell you. Plus when you read back those instructions, they are 1-3 sentences long, not 5-10+ sentences long. I've met lots of nice people on vatsim whether it's on the forums or in the virtual air who are always willing to help. I'm also fortunate enough to have a father who a RW flight instructor to help me out if I need it. My words of advice to any new member is, don't be afraid to ask questions. I do it all the time. It's better to look like a "newb" on the forums, than to be disconnected during flight by a SUP. (which doesn't happen often by the way) ZJX I1 - Deputy Air Traffic Manager VATSIM Supervisor Louisiana Tech University Professional Aviation Major Real World Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Colclasure 1212844 Posted December 16, 2011 at 04:38 PM Posted December 16, 2011 at 04:38 PM Ok, here goes..... Discovered VATSIM looking for drivers for my in house equipment that my IFR instructor has me using to practice at home. Looking for anyone in the KFLL, KMIA, KOBE (Essentially the South Florida area) to hook up with and get the scoop on VATSIM. Please email me at [email protected] should anyone be down this way and wish to help a newbie out. LOL, I've not been called that since my early days (1999) on EQ!! And yes, I've tried the MIA VATSIM website. No responses have ever made it back to me. /sigh Daniel W. Colclasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bott 1100894 Posted December 19, 2011 at 04:59 PM Posted December 19, 2011 at 04:59 PM Ok, here goes.....Discovered VATSIM looking for drivers for my in house equipment that my IFR instructor has me using to practice at home. Looking for anyone in the KFLL, KMIA, KOBE (Essentially the South Florida area) to hook up with and get the scoop on VATSIM. Please email me at [email protected] should anyone be down this way and wish to help a newbie out. LOL, I've not been called that since my early days (1999) on EQ!! And yes, I've tried the MIA VATSIM website. No responses have ever made it back to me. /sigh Daniel, First, welcome to VATSIM. Second, we (as controllers) don't typically schedule our time with individual virtual pilots. Our controlling schedule is the same as the virtural pilots flying schedule, we get online when we can. I would suggest you do two things: (1) Read and review the VATSIM PRC found here: http://www.vatsim.net/prc/, and then (2) download one of the many software programs that show what ATC is currently online (VATSpy, Vroute, Vattastic, etc.). When you see that your area is covered, you can boot up the flight sim and off you go. Good luck! Mark Bott / I3 - 1100894 NYARTCC Training Administrator Program Manager for Events - Staff Specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Frias Posted January 10, 2012 at 02:42 PM Posted January 10, 2012 at 02:42 PM For all new users out there, VATEUD has help for you. Please check this out: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=60625 Miguel Frias Senior Instructor (I3) & Certified Pilot (P4), ZLA I-11 graduate Portugal vACC Training Director (ACCPT2), VATEUD Operations Director (VATEUD8) Portugal vACC, VATEUD, VATSIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gino Federici 1216057 Posted January 16, 2012 at 01:56 AM Posted January 16, 2012 at 01:56 AM I just found Vatsim and spent the whole day studying...Phew!! Although I am a real pilot and I fly IFR on my sim successfully, I am not IFR rated. I, too, have some jitters thinking about my first flight!!! We'll see. I'm taking a training cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] next Sunday. I'm definitely approaching this as the "real" thing. And I'll continue with my Mooney, first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Forbush 1191590 Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:07 AM Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:07 AM hello guys and gals, i seen where "Wycliffe Barrett" asked if i had made my first flight yet. no i have not got too frustrated reading somewhere where you need to type text rather than voice most of the time due to some peoples comp setups or something. thats where i said forget it ill stay offline since im a one finger typer and slow at that! wont even try to type and fly at same time except to mess my fmc. but i check in here every couple of months to see whats going on thanks Wally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wim Sjoholm 1133704 Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:26 AM Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:26 AM You do not need to type most of the time, basically only when you need to announce something over unicom (which is very rare for me) Somehow rated s3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernesto Alvarez 818262 Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:39 AM Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:39 AM if you mean on unicom, see and avoid is the primary way of separating yourself. as long as you are monitoring the frequency, you are fine. there is no requirement to type on unicom however, there may come a time where you will run into a controller who is text only (like myself), where you wont have a choice. but its not as hard as some think. you dont need to reply with full sentences, even when im flying i use very short comms. cleared for takeoff = ct cleared to land = cl turn left heading 050 = tl 050 or just "050" etc.. etc.. as long as the controller can decipher the response, you are set if you work it out with the controller, they may even let you simply push the ident button as a way for you to acknowledge an instruction. ive done that with lots of folks who didnt like typing. no issue there as long as the instruction is followed correctly, works just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wycliffe Barrett Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:23 PM Posted January 23, 2012 at 01:23 PM Wally My friend, stop over analysing and get yourself online. if youw ant a friendly airport with friendly controllers ( weall are friendly) then time zones permitting come on over to cardiff. I shall make it my personal quest to get you flying online. we even have a system of helpers who will get you through your first couple of hours online. if you want why not write to [email protected] if you really want to try it. Wycliffe Wycliffe Barrett: C3 Controller "if god meant for us to fly, he would have given us tickets" Mel Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Caffey Posted January 24, 2012 at 06:48 AM Posted January 24, 2012 at 06:48 AM I'll also note here that when you're on text you don't have to type your call sign, on unicom other pilots will see it (not that it matters much) and when there is ATC on if you have to text, it shows who is sending the text in our controller software. So that's a few less characters to type as well. Steven Caffey (SY) ZLA Controller "A mile of highway gets you one mile, but a mile of runway can take you anywhere." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Forbush 1191590 Posted January 28, 2012 at 03:36 AM Posted January 28, 2012 at 03:36 AM thanks for the confidence builder.i guess i dont have to tell all you i have extreame cold feet lol. im getting closer though. just want to practice a little longer. i am looking forward to joining you guys, i know ill wonder what took me so long once ive made a couple of flights with yall Im a Tower Crane Operator and ive mostly been overwelmed with very long hours and 6 -7 days a week for the last 4+ mos.(not complaining) so i havent had much time to fly, need refreshing and brushing up yet keep the little lady happy too. it will all work out see you all soon thanks again Wally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Gordon 1216962 Posted January 30, 2012 at 08:25 PM Posted January 30, 2012 at 08:25 PM glad to see others with the same fright. I am a retired school teacher, use to talking to individuals and groups (that I may not know), but when I load a plane, go to vatsim, place a flight plan, and CONNECT!!!!!!!! my voice box ceases to function, my fingers go numb, have to re-hydrate, and all airplanes,parked or moving, are subjected to the demolition derby exhibited by my runaway airplane . Have no problem flying.....just trying to connect to ATC! Thanks for listening, I feel better now,I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Grauers Posted January 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM Posted January 31, 2012 at 11:43 AM You just made me smile Harley what part of the world so you fly in? Maybe someone could help you out if you're in the same time zone Johan Grauers Event Coordinator - vACC Scandinavia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Gordon 1216962 Posted January 31, 2012 at 11:24 PM Posted January 31, 2012 at 11:24 PM Hi Johan, I am residing in Colorado, but am originally from Louisiana. Played with the sim for long enough to be able to fly with ease. Not real good at reading (or 'programming') the navigational equipment. Can follow the GPS heading but to fly waypoints is not working for me. I have X-Plane 10 running off of an iMac 3.1 GHz and can fly anywhere (all scenery is loaded). How about you? Hey! I feel better already....I'm actually conversing with someone ONLINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wycliffe Barrett Posted February 1, 2012 at 08:20 AM Posted February 1, 2012 at 08:20 AM harley Xplane is a whole diffrent kettle of fish than FSX, I have xplane 10 on my machine but find it not to my liking so i will stick with FSX, but what you need to fly online in vatsim is xsquawkbox now I'm not to sure how you will get all this working on VATSIM as VATSIM was really built for the IBM compatible PC Microsoft windows environment. I know many have managed to get FSX running over wine on Macs but that is the limit of my knowledge in this area. Perhaps som of the appleites might be able to help you better. Wycliffe Wycliffe Barrett: C3 Controller "if god meant for us to fly, he would have given us tickets" Mel Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Grauers Posted February 1, 2012 at 10:29 AM Posted February 1, 2012 at 10:29 AM US pilots tend to recommend the ZLA pilot training program, might be something to get you going? Johan Grauers Event Coordinator - vACC Scandinavia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Frias Posted February 1, 2012 at 01:35 PM Posted February 1, 2012 at 01:35 PM Even us European ones recommend it Miguel Frias Senior Instructor (I3) & Certified Pilot (P4), ZLA I-11 graduate Portugal vACC Training Director (ACCPT2), VATEUD Operations Director (VATEUD8) Portugal vACC, VATEUD, VATSIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Gordon 1216962 Posted February 1, 2012 at 04:33 PM Posted February 1, 2012 at 04:33 PM running X-Plane 10 on my iMac with no problems. Have Squawkbox and IvAp installed, but haven't gotten online yet...don't care for the internal speakers...going for the headset. Can't get over how friendly and helpful contributors to this forum are! Makes this 'hobby' so much more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendik Krogsen 1201392 Posted February 26, 2012 at 06:00 PM Posted February 26, 2012 at 06:00 PM Just finished my first flight. DAAG to LFML (Algiers to M[Mod - Happy Thoughts]illes) and it was awesome, started at a gate waited for some time before filing the Flight Plan and when I finaly got the go ahead to push and start I didnt hesitate, after that I asked for taxi clearence and it was given to me, quite a funny situation followed, I was not given any specific instructions and since I only saw one runway at the airport I [Mod - Happy Thoughts]umed that was were I was going, turned out there was 2 runways and I had managed to start taxiing to the wrong one so I was asked to hold followed by "Where are you going" I simply answered "The runway" then I made a 180 degree turn and finally got in the air sadly after the APP there were no more controllers so that was kinda lame but I did learn how to properly use the Unicom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Gordon 1216962 Posted February 26, 2012 at 11:54 PM Posted February 26, 2012 at 11:54 PM Trying to make sense out of the SID'S and STARS Procedure sheets is the only problem I have along with following the terminology used in the programmed routes. So when I fly, I'm usually flying a GPS (straight line) coordinate until someone comes online at which time,I dive below radar or climb into the clouds so as not to be seen , hoping they will go away so I can find an airport to land on Have an idea on where to find a layman's explanation of the terms used in navigation "Busy airports scare me because I know someone is watching me!!! and I'm not sure which charts to use for what procedure, which can lead to some very interesting aerial aerobatics on my part, not to mention the (potential) friends I could have made disappearing right before my eyes BUT, Yes online flying is an awesome experience especially for a newbie such as I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gerrish Posted February 26, 2012 at 11:58 PM Posted February 26, 2012 at 11:58 PM check out the voluntary Pilot certs thru your closest vatsim ATO http://www.vatsim.net/pilots/ptd/ Or you can also check out the ZLA pilot certs Richard Gerrish Developer, STM Applications Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Gordon 1216962 Posted February 27, 2012 at 05:08 AM Posted February 27, 2012 at 05:08 AM richard... thanks so much for the feedback. I looked at the sites and that is exactly what I need. Does seem like a lot of material to learn just to fly, but the realism is important to really enjoy flying I suppose. Again, thanks and I hope to see yu in the skies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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