Steve Kirks 1252923 Posted March 18, 2014 at 12:28 PM Posted March 18, 2014 at 12:28 PM Respectfully, the Code of Conduct is not much more than being a good community citizen and minding your manners, and a few other common sense things like logging off when you're done, running your transponder when flying, not spawning where someone could be about to land, etc.... Don, to Mike Lynch's credit, as a new user it does seem pretty serious and daunting. I remember last year when I signed up that my perception of VATSIM (without knowing anyone--just the website) was that it was a "hard core" group and making a mistake on the radio on VATSIM would get me in trouble or kicked off. ARTCCs could set up a Teamspeak or similar for pilots that want to "tour the tower cab" and then maybe try out some radio calls. Once I got to know my controllers, even before I started controller training, it made my pilot times less stressful and more fun. That said--Mike, didn't you join to have "real" ATC for your simulated flying. If you dread the radio, then why did you join? Serious question, not trolling. Steve Kirks 1252923 ZME S2 Usually MEM_TWR ZLA I-3 rated pilot Usually on as: FDX4345 in a PMDG 777 N533ET in a Pilatus PC-12 N323VB in a Lancair Legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted March 18, 2014 at 12:40 PM Board of Governors Posted March 18, 2014 at 12:40 PM Sure, Steve, I do recognize that. I was just suggesting a happy medium since he is a returning member. Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Katz Posted March 18, 2014 at 01:04 PM Posted March 18, 2014 at 01:04 PM Don, to Mike Lynch's credit, as a new user it does seem pretty serious and daunting. I remember last year when I signed up that my perception of VATSIM (without knowing anyone--just the website) was that it was a "hard core" group. Aand making a mistake on the radio on VATSIM would get me in trouble or kicked off. ARTCCs could set up a Teamspeak or similar for pilots that want to "tour the tower cab" and then maybe try out some radio calls. Once I got to know my controllers, even before I started controller training, it made my pilot times less stressful and more fun. This is why I'm such a big fan of new pilots spending some time listening to ATC on the network before jumping in and flying. An hour or two invested at the outset reduces the stress and makes a huge difference. After listening for a while, you realize it's not all that bad and you can't wait to jump in and give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley Grafelman Posted March 18, 2014 at 02:22 PM Posted March 18, 2014 at 02:22 PM +1 for connecting at the gate and just listening to ATC and pilots interact for a bit. If I'm not too busy, I'll even entertain questions over private message about why/how things were done/said the way they were. I'll also throw out a shameless plug for ZLA's VFR/IFR ratings (link in sig) since they try to address this problem by offering a full ATC Transcript with annotations to show a new virtual pilot what they could expect to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Kirks 1252923 Posted March 18, 2014 at 03:30 PM Posted March 18, 2014 at 03:30 PM I'll also throw out a shameless plug for ZLA's VFR/IFR ratings (link in sig) since they try to address this problem by offering a full ATC Transcript with annotations to show a new virtual pilot what they could expect to hear. I did these as a new pilot and they were extremely valuable. +3 Steve Kirks 1252923 ZME S2 Usually MEM_TWR ZLA I-3 rated pilot Usually on as: FDX4345 in a PMDG 777 N533ET in a Pilatus PC-12 N323VB in a Lancair Legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Lynch 903474 Posted March 19, 2014 at 12:51 AM Posted March 19, 2014 at 12:51 AM That said--Mike, didn't you join to have "real" ATC for your simulated flying. If you dread the radio, then why did you join? Serious question, not trolling. Your right. catch 22 !!! I guess the daunting is also what makes it appealing. I Would't have it any other way Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Pedersen 1287620 Posted September 4, 2014 at 11:41 AM Posted September 4, 2014 at 11:41 AM Teach me somethin' I don't know 'bout airplanes, friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiahao Shen 1311043 Posted March 19, 2015 at 03:41 PM Posted March 19, 2015 at 03:41 PM Try start with C172, then LRJ45 and finally whatever u want Jiahao Shen VATPRC S2 Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wong Posted March 19, 2015 at 03:50 PM Posted March 19, 2015 at 03:50 PM Wow, you dig out a 4 years old thread where the last posting was made 6 months ago. I am sure that Johan have learnt how to fly so far. Do you want your Virtual Airline to become an official partner on VATSIM or to participate in the VAA Program? Visit https://www.vatsim.net/pilots/virtual-airlines Tim Wong Director of Virtual Airline Relations VATSIM.net Virtual Airlines and Special Operations Administration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Glottmann Posted March 19, 2015 at 05:16 PM Posted March 19, 2015 at 05:16 PM Wow, you dig out a 4 years old thread where the last posting was made 6 months ago. :DI am sure that Johan have learnt how to fly so far. +1 Johan is probably flying some heavy metal now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajay khan 1329879 Posted July 12, 2015 at 05:09 AM Posted July 12, 2015 at 05:09 AM hi Keith Smith 879675, nice to meet you , i have read your post that is amazing and written in a good manner and it is also informative for me and i am looking for this ind of information . so thanks for sharing your good advice about training. anybody can get help from your wise description Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akshat Jain 1255137 Posted August 12, 2015 at 04:16 PM Posted August 12, 2015 at 04:16 PM Hi Guys, If you are new to VATSIM and for Virtual Aviation for that matter, let me recommend to you VATSTAR, an authorized training organization, that helps you get your P1, P2 ratings and help you get into the virtual skies. We train with the Baron 58, along with training you in online VATSIM procedures, you get to know the plane as well. Go over to www.vatstar.com Akshat Jain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ville Ronkko 1335394 Posted November 22, 2015 at 10:36 AM Posted November 22, 2015 at 10:36 AM If someone has the patience to fly with a newbie, I would be intrested in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Olson 1398009 Posted July 20, 2017 at 04:31 PM Posted July 20, 2017 at 04:31 PM I would like some training. I can get a 737 in the air and fly IFR to KLAX, KSAN, KLAS and land IFR. My goal is to get the rating to fly for a virtual airline. So how do I get an instructor. I was on a site that had a list of instructors. It required a login but didn't have a registration or signup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shearman Jr Posted July 20, 2017 at 09:55 PM Posted July 20, 2017 at 09:55 PM So how do I get an instructor. I was on a site that had a list of instructors. It required a login but didn't have a registration or signup. It depends. Which site were you on? Your best bet is to contact someone from that site, whichever one it was! Cheers, -R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergen Celik 1403513 Posted August 31, 2017 at 07:10 AM Posted August 31, 2017 at 07:10 AM Hello my name is Sergen Celik Little bit of a back story i love gaming and i play simulators a lot but i am kinda new to FSX and i would like it if somebody can train/help me understanding the basics so i dont mess it up . Sergen Ty for reading/Taking your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUSTUBH VARTAK 1439374 Posted November 9, 2018 at 06:25 AM Posted November 9, 2018 at 06:25 AM I need a lot of training as I am still new to vatsim . I want b738 fmc training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted November 9, 2018 at 03:10 PM Board of Governors Posted November 9, 2018 at 03:10 PM Suggest you look into a VATSIM Authorized Training Organization https://www.vatsim.net/pilots/training What kind of FMC? Have you read the manual? Have you searched on Google? There are literally hundreds (or perhaps thousands) of pages out there that may help you. Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus holmes Posted November 9, 2018 at 09:57 PM Posted November 9, 2018 at 09:57 PM I need a lot of training as I am still new to vatsim . I want b738 fmc training Have a look on Youtube, there are countless tutorial videos on there that can help you with learning the 737 fmc. Here is a link to one, there are many on Youtube - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mayne Posted April 21, 2020 at 10:24 PM Posted April 21, 2020 at 10:24 PM On 6/7/2011 at 2:35 AM, Keith Smith 879675 said: Howdy. If you're new to the sim, and to flying in general, there is a lot you're going to want to learn prior to conducting flights online (just my opinion). The ZLA program that people are mentioning is designed to take someone who is a reasonable simulator pilot, and help them become a solid online pilot. The pre-requisite, however, is knowledge of how to fly the airplane. It is not designed to teach you that. I would recommend something like the X-Plane PPL Learn to Fly series over at x-plane.org. I cannot vouch for all of the material as I have only watched one of the lessons, but what I saw seemed reasonable. I don't want to dissuade you from enjoying your time online, however, if you haven't yet learned how to fly the plane, it's likely that the combination of working with ATC, and talking on the radio will quickly become overwhelming (and that is never enjoyable) if you're still working on the mechanics of flying the airplane. This has precedence in real world training, too, student pilots don't touch the radio early on in their pilot training...it is ALL about learning the fundamentals. Give the PPL school a try, work at it, and then when you can conduct a solid flight from A to B, or do a few laps around the pattern where the plane is still usable when you're done with it ( ), then come and join us! I hope this view won't upset others who read it. I genuinely think it's the best approach for the original poster to have a good experience when he's ready. Hi all ... given this post is dated - anyone aware of a similar learn to fly program but for P3D rather than X-Plane? Also the ZLA link now appears broken, is there a replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shearman Jr Posted April 21, 2020 at 11:10 PM Posted April 21, 2020 at 11:10 PM ptd.vatsim.net will give you a list of VATSIM Authorized Training Organizations. VATSTAR would be one one I recommend. As a heads-up, the VATSIM Pilot Ratings are being restructured effective June 1st, so, there may be a transition period where programs you enroll in now may be designated by a different rating number in six weeks. 1 Cheers, -R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mayne Posted May 4, 2020 at 11:41 PM Posted May 4, 2020 at 11:41 PM On 4/22/2020 at 9:10 AM, Robert Shearman Jr said: ptd.vatsim.net will give you a list of VATSIM Authorized Training Organizations. VATSTAR would be one one I recommend. As a heads-up, the VATSIM Pilot Ratings are being restructured effective June 1st, so, there may be a transition period where programs you enroll in now may be designated by a different rating number in six weeks. Are any of the approved ATOs offering training using the new ratings yet? Is there a formal transition plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hawes Posted May 5, 2020 at 03:09 AM Posted May 5, 2020 at 03:09 AM No, none yet. The new ratings are slated to go live September 1st. You can earn up to a P2 though by completing training under the current system. ETHAN HAWES Pilot Training Department [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Gale Posted September 9, 2020 at 08:23 PM Posted September 9, 2020 at 08:23 PM I have a question how do you setup push to talk key on xquabox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Edvin Aaro Posted September 9, 2020 at 08:27 PM Posted September 9, 2020 at 08:27 PM 2 minutes ago, Carlos Gale said: I have a question how do you setup push to talk key on xquabox Hi! You can find all the information about XSquawkBox in the software manual, found here: https://xsb2-manual.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ You will find the answer under "Configuring XSquawkBox" Mats Edvin AarøAssistant to the Vice President - Supervisors VATSIM General Manager: Member Engagement[email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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