Finley Benson Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:01 PM Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:01 PM ATC seems to be responding. They are online according to vPilot. I am on ground at Amsterdam Schipol and tuned to 121.800. Any assistance would be marvellous on next steps to ensure I am away on time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley Benson Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:01 PM Author Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:01 PM Note that Tower is currently online. Would it be best to tune to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matisse VanWezer Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:32 PM Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:32 PM 20 minutes ago, Finley Benson said: Note that Tower is currently online. Would it be best to tune to that? In the current situation you'd call DEL (121.65) first. They will tell you when to go to the next frequency (GND - TWR - ...). VATSIM uses a topdown system which means that the controllers control all positions that would fall vertically under them in the real world. From top to bottom: CTR - APP - TWR - GND - DEL, have a look at this site for more information: ATC on VATSIM (dottycomma.com) Lastly, since you seem to be new, make sure to conduct your first flights at quiet places. You will be more relaxed and controllers will be able to help you out much more easily in case you'd need help. 1 Streaming Brussels Control since 2018 on MatisseRAdar - Twitch to create time lapses on YouTube and TikTok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley Benson Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:34 PM Author Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:34 PM Would it be best to do a flight like JER-MAN as its a quieter route, as is Jersey and Manchester airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matisse VanWezer Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:42 PM Posted September 10, 2022 at 06:42 PM (edited) 12 minutes ago, Finley Benson said: Would it be best to do a flight like JER-MAN as its a quieter route, as is Jersey and Manchester airports. Depends on your proficiency. How familiar are you with your aircraft and with ATC comms? There's no ATC on that route currently, so if that's something you're looking for it might not be your pick. At this moment in time, I'd avoid EGKK, EHAM, EBBR, EDDF, LOWW and LEMD. All other airports should be fine given current ATC staffing and the bussy-ness of said airports. You can check who's online using tools like VATSPY or sites like https://simaware.ca/ Be sure to have a thorough look at the new member orientation course too. Part three explains the topdown system and gives more alternatives for seeing who's online: https://my.vatsim.net/learn/new-member-orientation-course/ Edited September 10, 2022 at 06:46 PM by Matisse VanWezer Streaming Brussels Control since 2018 on MatisseRAdar - Twitch to create time lapses on YouTube and TikTok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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