Pedro Taquino 1432570 Posted August 19, 2018 at 04:09 PM Posted August 19, 2018 at 04:09 PM Good morning/day/night people! Yesterday I got my vatsim account and clients set up for xplane 11, but I'm still "afraid" to get into it without knowing some basic do's and don't's. Before you say, I've read the getting started page, but I'm still not sure if I'll be able to perform well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Warren Posted August 20, 2018 at 02:41 AM Posted August 20, 2018 at 02:41 AM Before you say, I've read the getting started page, but I'm still not sure if I'll be able to perform well Oh so many jokes, so little time Study up, start with something basic. Just take a Cessna around the pattern a few times, or a short cross country. Nothing too complex. Even go VFR. Find an airspace that is staffed, but is not too busy. The controller should be willing to help you out at that point. Build up as you get more comfortable. Everybody remembers their first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shearman Jr Posted August 20, 2018 at 11:04 AM Posted August 20, 2018 at 11:04 AM Find an airspace that is staffed, but is not too busy. The controller should be willing to help you out at that point. That, more than anything else, is the advice that new VATSIM pilots fail to follow which results in hurt feelings & a poor first experience. Don't make your first flight at Kennedy, LAX, or Heathrow. Use something like VAT-Spy, VATTastic, or Accu-Map to locate a controller who isn't stressed to the max, & do your first few flights there. Let them know you're new. More than likely, they'll be absolutely happy to take things slow & explain things where needed. Cheers, -R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Wiebe 1101951 Posted August 20, 2018 at 04:42 PM Posted August 20, 2018 at 04:42 PM Also, put you are new in your flight plan comments e.g. "Brand new to VATSIM" or "New pilot advice welcomed". When i'm in a new aircraft such as I recently bought the Aerosoft CRJ i'll put it in the comments "New to Aerosoft CRJ" so controllers give me a little extra time when giving me new instructions etc because if they read that they know i'm probably just struggling with the FMC. When other pilots read that in your comments using as Rob recommended VatSpy or the like they are willing to help you out as well as the controller. Mr. VATSIM P2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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