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New member question: where to find a busy airport


Wayne Lam 1065884
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Wayne Lam 1065884
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Hi, I'm a new member (Pilot) and want to do some basic listening as recommended. Which airport should I position myself to hear some interaction between Pilots and ATC? I am a real pilot, based at KFRG. I use FSX and when positioned at the ramp (as recommended) and connected to VATSIM via Squawkbox, I do not hear any conversation. Is there a place I can lookup which airport is "busy" with other VATSIM ATC members and Pilots?

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Wade Williams 877539
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Most of the larger airports are busy. My (biased) opinion says listen at KLAX or KATL. (Disclaimer: I control in ZLA and have friends that control in ZTL)

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Matthew Bonnett 1053110
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My personal advice: Grab a program called Vatspy which will give you a graphic display of all the pilots and controllers online and you can quickly find a busy airport to listen in at.

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Wayne Lam 1065884
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Thanks all for your helpful reply.

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