50 Beginner VATSIM Questions Answered in 15 Minutes!

[@AviationPro]

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[@cofepaper9484]

Hi I'm first lol

[@weiyi4029]

Hello, why does p3dv4 have a sudden delay every time it reaches dusk, just like a sudden refresh, especially when running pmdg737, the cockpit lights will flash for a moment, but day or night will not appear.

[@G__Brtz]

hey, uhh, FLAi is down is there any other good way to a precise model matching?

[@mythicstreamz3497]

As an IRL pilot I love Vatsim very much! The professionalism and dedication everyone gives makes me feel I’m in the air without even being in the air. Way to go everyone who’s in the community

[@dotwallop544]

Again, great video! Good to see some quality VATSIM-specific content. One thing I wanna point out and a question I get a lot is: What exactly are VATSIM Network supervisors and how can you use them? A lot of people think of supervisors as the people that can kick you off the network and always does that annoying check when flying long haul. But there is so much more to it. Think of supervisors as helpers. We answer questions people might have, resolve disputes and make sure people are withholding the rules we have on the network. But do NOT be afraid to use the "wallop" command (13:54). :) There's nothing bad that can happen if you wallop something, and nothing is "logged", put on your CERT etc. it is simply a way to call all online supervisors. :) As @AviationPro does here, try to include a brief description of your problem, including a callsign if applicable. In that way, the supervisor can start working faster, and prioritise his tasks. :) Keep at it!

[@AviationPro]

Thanks! :) Only had to use the command once so far luckily, side effects of being a streamer on VATSIM I guess ;)

[@dotwallop544]

@@AviationPro Just wait, some good things for people like streamers on short final.. :)

[@OriginalRazzel]

Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into these videos. I am new to vatsim, and I have learnt pretty much everything from your tutorials. I really appreciate the way you present the material and I hope you continue to keep up the amazing work you do for the community. You inspired me to get a yolk and throttle, I can't get the pedals just yet but I have my extreme 3D for taxiing.

[@AviationPro]

You're welcome! :) Rudder pedals will be amazing for crosswind landings :)

[@eugenecrabs3954]

I always hate when I want to do a quick VFR and there is no controllers near me! I have to wait for weekends when they are free and available.

[@ellonysman]

Is there any videos on the actual people who are Atc controllers, like that one lady on PilotEdge...?

[@slayerjohn447]

I have watched two or three videos like two years ago of VATSIM ATC controllers. But just put it in your KZbin search.

[@ezan3363]

My 2nd Day On Vatsim After Watching Your Videos , Safe To Say You Helped Me A Lot . Thank You !

[@KazuWG]

and now ur most likely a pilot man! its been 4 years haha goodluck with life man

[@BryanGarcia-qb2ov]

Thank you for the tutorials, I really appreciate them, your helping me get started up on vatsim, thanks a lot again

[@AviationPro]

You're welocme, Bryan!

[@captaindenis328]

Thanks!

[@AviationPro]

Thanks for your kind donation to the channel! :)

[@NowayNL]

Thanks for all the useful information. Your video's helped me allot understanding how Vatsim works. Keep it up #ProudtobeDutch

[@AviationPro]

You're welcome! ;)

[@Ninkjeboi]

Watt ik had jou hier echt niet verwacht fariko. Ik keek vroeger altijd je gta video's maar wist niet dat je flight sim deed.

[@NikolaB93]

Question #3 for me was game changing I went from understanding nothing to understanding 80% conversations just because of changing one audio setting. In your vPilot client go setting and Audio. Untick simulated radio static.

[@talkythegamer2305]

for VFR in the US, the default squawk code is 1200.

[@jacquesmesrine9427]

EHAM: it’s my favorite airport. Love flying over Amsterdam.

[@erniefeltham4316]

Hi... I'm was a late comer to Flight Sim. I have learned a great deal over past few years. Of course, including your tutorials. You are A PRO. Have a question: do you really need the program fsuipc to fly airliners ( PMDG , aerosoft). I have trouble understanding why I need it and how to use same ? HAVE A GREAT DAY

[@AviationPro]

Glad you like the tutorials Ernie! Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n56meYuunqxgr6s

[@sethramsey6440]

Great video! I was wondering if you have heard about Honeycomb Aeronautics’ upcoming products, if so any thoughts on them? I think they look great but wanted an opinion from an experienced simmer 😄

[@AviationPro]

Yep! It looks pretty nice, but I’m most interested in what it feels like and how durable it will be :)

[@TB-if7px]

Hey AviationPro, if center is the only one online at the moment and i'm at a smaller airport, Rotterdam for example, should I still ask him for clearance, Pushback, taxi etc? Seems like he'll be crazy busy if that's the case. I've been monitoring center some time back without flying myself but I didn't hear anyone ask for clearance.

[@hassanosman5786]

Hey man i just wanna say you are amazing

[@yams900]

Well done mate !

[@AviationPro]

Thanks! :)

[@catcrafteryt5935]

Amazing video as always

[@AviationPro]

Thanks!

[@catcrafteryt5935]

AviationPro no problem! I am a new S1 in the UK division and new streamer on twitch. Anyway, I always like watching your tutorials as I always learn something 😃

[@NikolaB93]

The moment i saw title i had to instantly like this video.

[@Cherfield-D-Blessedman]

Thanks for sharing this very informative video.

[@AviationPro]

You're welcome!

[@NorthernWolf910]

I don't have a PC that is capable of gaming, nor have nearly enough money to build or purchase one. I do, however, have Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on my Xbox Series S and I'm planning on getting myself a Thrustmaster flight kit (yoke, throttle, and rudder pedals) in the near future. I have a USB keyboard and a controller, currently, though I haven't tested the combination yet to see if the keyboard will work alongside the controller. Is VATSIM strictly for PC users, or can Xbox Series owners join too?

[@i_loveflying6751]

What is a "weather engine"? and what woudl be the beenfit of using that over " real-world weather" in Flight simulator? (Can you recommend a "weather engine"?)

[@AviationPro]

A weather engine is a separate addon which provides real world weather data in your sim. It was more necessary for Prepar3D and X-Plane. MSFS doesn’t allow 3rd party weather engines, and their own weather engine for live weather is, in my experience at least, quite good

[@j_london9791]

Hi thx for the video but I have the same question someone else asked that you did not answer or perhaps I missed it.Question is I can not even get on.When trying to change my passw ord for some reason I get an 419 error message

[@_jesselyons4415]

So for all the new pilots watching this video, you DO require training as a pilot to minimise confusion, and the new audio engine has been released

[@mean_ice2833]

How and where do we receive training?

[@A310FirstOfficer]

Brooooo,I listened to ATC for an Hour at Frankfurt,and I tried my first transmission ever,I didn't have a flight plan filed,ok I'll file one,I did and I transmitted again,he didn't understand what gate I was at,then he tried to shut me up by making me enter another frequency,I left and felt very sad.

[@steven-nb6rt]

Can you join vatsim as an observer? I do have a flight simulator but I would just like to observe first.

[@sparklab_za]

tower instructed me to switch to unicom after takeoff. but i can see area radar control/atc is active. 1) do i switch to over to unicom as instructed and just continue own navigation (ie ignore area control)? ...i did contact the next control area/country i entered and they acknowledged me on radar and i was able to carry on till landing just wondering why tower didn't switch me to the level above.

[@Perseileva_orava]

Is the push to talk button a toggle or hold button?

[@AviationPro]

Hold, like the PTT button of any radio :)

[@Perseileva_orava]

@@AviationPro thank you mate! Useful answers too for the questions!

[@kacperknopp2333]

Hello again :) Will you be flying into Amsterdam for the event tomorrow? If yes, I'll see you there!

[@AviationPro]

I’m afraid not!

[@jamesb1988]

Can anyone tell me where to go to QUICKLY get the route waypoint names you plan on flying? Say you want to IFR flight from Seattle to Denver... instead of just putting (KSEA KDEN) in the flight plan route and calling it good (Like the GPS does) you're apparently expected to include every single waypoint along the way... Every one of these I have found online is incredibly tedious and usually incapable of copying and pasting cleanly. Between all the radio frequencies and the opening/closing of the FSX window to make changes to vPilot flight plan, I've spent nearly 3 hours in VatSim so far and have yet to even TAXI to the runway yet. This seems like it would be a lot of fun but good god there has to be a more streamlined way to do this than the constant web searching and window changing I am constantly having to do..

[@mohitrathi6724]

Do you not get bored of vatsim ? It’s a really nice environment for flying but sometimes doing the-same thing again and again is boring.

[@dotwallop544]

I ask myself the same question ever day as well.... Answer has been no :P

[@AviationPro]

Sometimes, but then I just take a few days off and it becomes nice again :)

[@mohitrathi6724]

Thanks for the advice Appreciate it :)

[@dinosdalis]

Anyone here from msfs2020???

[@RobBob555]

Everyone

[@Jackson12438]

Me! ^)

[@ellonysman]

Of course. Is there any other worth investing in?

[@coxy-cop1157]

Nahhh 🤦‍♂️

[@nosalis]

I would love to try it, but it just sounds like it way too complex for someone who is just beginning with this hobby

[@matthewcurtis8710]

Patrik Marek it’s stressful at first but once you start it is very fun

[@bernardputersznit64]

Much Obliged

[@CptMinnesota]

How do you see other people in xplane

[@kosmyn29]

PILOTS answer 50 MOST googled PASSENGER QUESTIONS! Captain Joe + Dutchpilotgirl ;). Thank you for what you do for us :)

[@AviationPro]

Good video :)

[@ylli85]

how accurate are the frequensies compared to real world?

[@svobi04]

What is point number 31~ 9:20

[@zhuolixie5922]

I am a new VATSIM pilot. I would like to ask: is it possible to text ATC via an iPad? I can’t really make noises, but my FSX pauses whenever I click open the squeakbox.

[@zhuolixie5922]

MyNigga thanks so much. Are there tutorials for ils landings and chart interpretation?

[@dotwallop544]

@@zhuolixie5922 vatsim.net/prc

[@jay-rus4437]

My Vatsim Server just says “Automatic”. Is that something new? I just logged in for my first time, but didnt get any vhf audio. Checked all the normal items, so still trying to troubleshoot it before making my first flight

[@AviationPro]

That’s normal now, make sure the frequency turns blue in vPilot. That way you can see if you are on an active frequency. Also make sure the audio inputs and outputs are correctly set with proper volumes

[@RVJimD]

What was the software to the answer of how do I observe?

[@gypsysoul1719]

I'm just getting started, but I observe a lot. Before you connect to Vatsim be sure to read all the rules especially about where to NOT position your aircraft as you connect to the network. I use freeware VatSpy and vPilot. vPilot is the app that actually connects you into VatSim. VatSpy will tell you where there are active ATC's. There are other free alternatives. Start up your sim software (FS2020) and set your aircraft departure point at a gate or parking at an airport with active ATC, and it doesn't matter what you list for destination. Connect to Vatsim. You don't need a flight plan, and don't move your aircraft from parking. Start up the radios in the sim and tune to ATC frequencies noted in vPilot. You'll hear the radio chatter.

[@TheLastSainMan]

This was posted awhile ago but just wanted to know that if I'm connected to vatsim playing msfs2020 I'm I connected to players on other Sims on the same connection.

[@AviationPro]

You can see other pilots no matter what sim they use

[@flyingbarbarian1]

Hey when will you fly with twan?

[@AviationPro]

Hopefully soon again! :D

[@simonforrest13]

My vatsim connection wad terminated why??

[@weiyi4029]

Hello, why does p3dv4 have a sudden delay every time it reaches dusk, just like a sudden refresh, especially when running pmdg737, the cockpit lights will flash for a moment, but day or night will not appear.

[@AviationPro]

To load the night textures and lights, this is normal.

[@seeingeyegod]

A lot of these dont seem to be Vatsim specific questions.

[@Lahmacunmatik]

Thanks for the video, that was informative. Where are you from? The way you pronounce some words is interesting. Especially "particular" word that you so often use. It almost sounds like Indian, to tell the truth.

[@RazvanMaioru]

He's dutch

[@junothejupiterorbiter1035]

What if only the del or gnd is online? They aren’t high enough to control tower I’m confused

[@joshjwebster9]

If only Delivery or Ground is online they still control all ground activity right up until you’re taxiing to the runway and shortly about to take off. They’ll then say something like “(callsign) no Tower online, no further ATC available. Monitor Unicom on 122.8, goodbye”. You then tune Unicom and announce to your airport’s traffic which runway you’re taking off from etc. Hope this helps!

[@skyhighsimulations3897]

Yesterday I heated ATC talking how much of a noob I was and other not so nice things

[@HestnetIT]

Is there any cost involved?

[@AviationPro]

Nope! Well, a headset and joystick could be handy, and a flightsim

[@yourlocalavgeek72]

Starting to get into vatsim already know how to file a ifr flight plan but im tired of talking to an ai atc

[@jontte2832]

Pls help i was told by atc to go direct to a waypoint that was not in my flight plan or fmc. How do i do that without deleting the whole flight plan. Zibo 737

[@goosebumps1-154]

request vectoring instead if you can (a vector is a heading)

[@Ninkjeboi]

If you click delete and then click on the last waypoint I your fmc before that specific waypoint it will immediately goes to the waypoint that is told you to fly to

[@ooof5281]

So one question I have is, what is a good Flight Sim Controller Option? I'm having the hardest time choosing something and I really need one. Thank you to anyone who gives me info :)

[@dandee1022]

If you're not sure yet go with an Extreme Logitech 3d Pro, or check out some of Thrustmaster's Cheap stuff. (My suggesion is the 3d Pro). IF you're sure and willing to invest go with a Saitek x52 or x55, or go the extra mile and get the AMAZING Thrustamster Warthog (And if you pick it up, make sure to get pedals as well, like MFG Crosswinds).

[@flightsimulatoraddict9102]

I always wanted to join vatsim but I never wanted to annoy the atc

[@TomSrc]

Can you restart your sim in a middle of a flight where you spawn in the exact spot you left a minute ago?

[@spacefishaviation276]

1kth like and, what do you do if tower is online but ground isnt...

[@spacefishaviation276]

@Henrik Ronneberger dont worry found a solution thanks anyway

[@teothefuturepilot4236]

When ı making longhaul Flight ı have to stay Next to computer for atı.

[@Jackson12438]

Good, but better next time to do it not fast, but slowly to understand all.

[@vladimirkurdish2318]

Hey. I have an problem connecting vatsim. I'm getting this error when I tried to connect

[@Incidental104]

My response: why even bother I have AI aircraft

[@ezan3363]

lol

[@JJ_Khailha]

1. What is VATSIM?

[@pronavaids1667]

Very nice when i will stream or uplode video if anyone ask how to become atc or i need some help i am new to vatsim i will give your channel link :)

[@wizzair0017]

concorde*

[@yasir9885]

bro i get “simconnect error:version mismatch 5” Please help i am using fsx

[@skyhighsimulations3897]

Do u have FAUIPC

[@skyhighsimulations3897]

FSUIPC

[@yasir9885]

United 827 actually i tried fauisc etc almost everything but didnt work. Now i have p3d so all working fine. Thanks anyway

[@skyhighsimulations3897]

yasir Prince ok np

[@noaliasbcsprivacy]

As an ATC I hate text pilots.

[@yanoleraviation63]

Are you a real pilot?

[@SuburbanFox]

I think the reason flight plans are required is because, in the real world, you have to book GA flights by contacting the tower directly over the phone. Obviously you can't do this on VATSIM, so I guess the flight plan kind of replaces this process.

[@AviationPro]

It's just for the controllers to know what you're doing once they pop online. In the real world, at least at uncontrolled airports, you don't really file any flight plan if you're going for a quick flight, unless it's cross country I guess.

[@1100BFK]

Well with all the knowledge I have now I feel that in the uk they aren’t that helpful at all and it’s a shame because they are there to guide us not babysitt us but guide us but yeah thank you uk atc .

[@RealPyro88]

Bfk did u spawn at heathrow? cause if you did, expect that the ATC will be a little ruder then normal and must control the airspace expecting that you know what to do.

[@1100BFK]

D3rpyDrag0n with out a doubt !!! But this was not my case I was requesting my flight clearance that I’ve had changed but never had a réspond via text and radio maybe to busy but I did wait for an hour and that was no nice at all .

[@RealPyro88]

Bfk yeah that happend to my first time too, i was put on hold for like 20 min :/

[@1100BFK]

D3rpyDrag0n well now I know that in the uk we have to be in point 😂😂😂

[@midks]

Can you crash on vatsim? What then? Can crash into another plane? What then?

[@matek2654]

You just get banned from the network. You can't do that. It's not disaster simulator, but flight sim.

[@dotwallop544]

​@@matek2654 No. You can crash, nothing "special" will happen. If the other airplane has crash detection on, you can crash with other planes as well. But unlike what Matek says, you won't be "banned" for crashing - everyone fails sometimes. However, intentional crashing, simulating disasters, hijacks etc. are not allowed on the network. :)

[@matek2654]

@@dotwallop544 Oh, uhmm.. yeah. Sorry. I thought he wanted to play battle simulator, instead of flying.

[@matek2654]

Widzę, że kolega z Polski. Myślałem, że nie chcesz brać symulowania na poważnie, i chcesz po prostu się trochę porozwalać. Faktycznie nic się nie stanie przy kolizji. Symulatory niespecjalnie chcą symulować kolizje, nie do tego zostały stworzone. Po prostu bum, kolizja, i nie możesz dalej lecieć

[@kacperknopp2333]

@@dotwallop544 didn't expect to see you here.

[@devaconcc9038]

Jeez, My home language is english and I still don't understand what you are saying. Slow down to a panic.

[@CooganBear]

ATC Talks way too fast. Even in real life.

[@roldykrojas]

Well I'm banned from vatsim soo i don't know why am watching this

[@Ninkjeboi]

How you got banned?

[@bldsprt518]

Apparently from ignoring messages

[@russellrattys6581]

well, getting all the programs to run is like rocket science, then finding out you have to do nearly a month of intimate training, just to play a dam game like fsx has put me off vatsim for life, its too complicated, its like brain surgery, not at all entertaining, boring as fuck to be perfectly honest, i didnt want a degree in quantum physics just to be a controller on a 'game', if i wanted to go through all that shitty training you have to endure, i would have just gone for a job as a real world controller. i wont be on vatsim again, EVER!

[@hassanosman5786]

Hey man i just wanna say you are amazing

[@AviationPro]

Thanks! ;)