Henry Wallace Posted August 14, 2019 at 09:33 PM Posted August 14, 2019 at 09:33 PM Hello, I'm incredibly new to the VATSIM network (I haven't done any vatsim flights yet), and I was wondering about nav data and charts. I get that you have to pay for the latest NAV data on websites like Navigraph, but when I went to see their pricing I saw that, for a much higher price, they also offer charts. These charts they offer are way over my budget. Are these 'latest charts' required and what's the deal with them? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted August 14, 2019 at 09:42 PM Board of Governors Posted August 14, 2019 at 09:42 PM You can find charts for many countries in the world offered for free. Not sure where you fly, but there have to be dozens, if not hundreds, of outfits that offer free US charts, in addition to the FAA (I use airnav.com). For outside the US, you could Google free aviation charts in ____ (country), or you could search the country's government aviation website. You might also check out the local Division or ARTCC/FIR/vACC website. Another example -- UK charts -- https://www.vatsim.uk/airports http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php.html http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=6&Itemid=13.html Are they required? Required might be slightly too strong a word, but they certainly are expected. Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Davidson 1220753 Posted August 15, 2019 at 12:35 PM Posted August 15, 2019 at 12:35 PM https://chartfox.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted August 16, 2019 at 03:49 AM Board of Governors Posted August 16, 2019 at 03:49 AM Brilliant! Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp Edlich Posted August 16, 2019 at 10:55 AM Posted August 16, 2019 at 10:55 AM Europe: https://www.ead.eurocontrol.int/cms-eadbasic/opencms/en/login/ead-basic/ (free registration required) | Enroute Controller | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Ying Posted August 16, 2019 at 04:12 PM Posted August 16, 2019 at 04:12 PM For the US, my preferred site is https://skyvector.com/ METARs, weather layers, and route plotting in addition to charts and airport information. Instructor // ZNY/ZWY Facility Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Jenkins Posted August 16, 2019 at 04:15 PM Posted August 16, 2019 at 04:15 PM Another good one for up to date charts in North America is fltplan.com (free registration is required) Josh Jenkins CZVR I1 controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Townsend Posted August 23, 2019 at 10:19 PM Posted August 23, 2019 at 10:19 PM yeah +1 on the fltplan.com i used to use it before i got a Navigraph sub Canada Air Virtual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Edvin Aaro Posted August 24, 2019 at 11:11 PM Posted August 24, 2019 at 11:11 PM VATSIM will never force you to pay for anything in order to enjoy the network. While an updated AIRAC cycle (navdata) and up-to-date charts are recommended, no one can deny service or tell you to pay for those services. However, if you are running default navdata, you must expect to get amended routings, non-standard departure or similar. Welcome to VATSIM, and don't hesitate to ask should you have any questions, either here, on the VATSIM Facebook page or the designated VATSIM For Beginners group. 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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