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Another interesting aspect of FS is a chance to practice real ATC comms. At least with the older version, there was a way to connect to a network of actual peop

Another interesting aspect of FS is a chance to practice real ATC comms. At least with the older version, there was a way to connect to a network of actual people "manning" ATC points. IIRC, it was called squawk box addon. I never tried it, but always thought I should learn the protocol and lingo. This would add more realism. I imagine it may be also a way to appreciate the complexity of ATC operator's job.

RandomBacon 6y ago
VATSIM?
- zoomablemind 6y ago
  Wow. You can connect with XPlane too. Here's more info https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Air_Traffic_Simulation_Network https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Air_Traffic_Simulati... Surprisingly, a recent news on VATSIM partnering with FS. https://twinfinite.net/2020/07/microsoft-flight-simulator-vatsim/ https://twinfinite.net/2020/07/microsoft-flight-simulator-va...
wrycoder 6y ago
There is a whole world to discover here, both literally and figuratively. There are numerous virtual airlines. For example, https://flyuk.aero/ https://flyuk.aero/ which is integrated with VATSIM and IVAO. FlyUK is UK based, of course, but has extensive EU operations and also international operations through other virtual airline partners. https://www.vatsim.net/ https://www.vatsim.net/ itself is an organization of aircraft and Airline Traffic Controller (ATC) sim enthusiasts. At this moment, I see about 900 pilots and 90 ATC on line. These organizations offer pilot and ATC training. There are many events scheduled, e.g. https://www.vatsim.net/events/southern-africa-triangle https://www.vatsim.net/events/southern-africa-triangle http://ivao.co.uk/cms/events_id.php?id=412 http://ivao.co.uk/cms/events_id.php?id=412 https://flyuk.aero/tours/lets-do-europe https://flyuk.aero/tours/lets-do-europe It will be awhile before all these services are fully integrated with the new MSFS and a new community of third party aircraft and utilities are available.

RandomBacon 6y ago

VATSIM?

zoomablemind 6y ago
Wow. You can connect with XPlane too. Here's more info https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Air_Traffic_Simulation_Network https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Air_Traffic_Simulati... Surprisingly, a recent news on VATSIM partnering with FS. https://twinfinite.net/2020/07/microsoft-flight-simulator-vatsim/ https://twinfinite.net/2020/07/microsoft-flight-simulator-va...

wrycoder 6y ago

There is a whole world to discover here, both literally and figuratively. There are numerous virtual airlines. For example, https://flyuk.aero/ https://flyuk.aero/ which is integrated with VATSIM and IVAO. FlyUK is UK based, of course, but has extensive EU operations and also international operations through other virtual airline partners. https://www.vatsim.net/ https://www.vatsim.net/ itself is an organization of aircraft and Airline Traffic Controller (ATC) sim enthusiasts. At this moment, I see about 900 pilots and 90 ATC on line. These organizations offer pilot and ATC training. There are many events scheduled, e.g. https://www.vatsim.net/events/southern-africa-triangle https://www.vatsim.net/events/southern-africa-triangle http://ivao.co.uk/cms/events_id.php?id=412 http://ivao.co.uk/cms/events_id.php?id=412 https://flyuk.aero/tours/lets-do-europe https://flyuk.aero/tours/lets-do-europe It will be awhile before all these services are fully integrated with the new MSFS and a new community of third party aircraft and utilities are available.