Which VATSIM advise would you give to me? Edit: many asked, so here's the link for ATC communication table forums.vatsim.net/topic/19867-made-a-list-of-what-to-say-to-atc-on-vatsim-for-beginners/
If you have the space in your setup and a port in your computer a cheap ish second monitor is a life saver when flicking through charts and other resources during the flight, you can also use it to have vPilot open so you can tune frequencies easier
even if the callsign is not yours, try to get at least a brief view of what the atc said so you know whats happening around you, especially when at an airport or approaching/departing
2:30, if you have multiple monitors you can have vpilot open whilst your flying and select the frequency on vpilot you need to tune to and right click on it then "Tune COM 1"
I think the most important thing to remember is that us controllers don't bite unless you really push it. From a controllers perspective, we know when you are new, and we will guide you if we have the time. If a controller gets snappy with you, they are probably juggling more than 20 aircraft at once which sounds easy, but it isnt. So for new pilots, best advice i can give is dont start at Gatwick or Heathrow for your first flight - You will get torn up if things arent quick. Try Edinburgh or Manchester for your first time, and know your aircraft! We are people too and we have all started in the exact same position regardless of how good we sound over the frequency! dont be afraid to give us a message if things are quiet on the network, if you ever see my name pop up over at Edinburgh, come say hello!
Also at 5:22 it was ATIS G, not metar G. Metar is a weather report independent of ATC. The controller gives ATIS which not only contains weather info but runways in operation etc.
I just found this video and I think it's really helpful and well put together! For starting out, I'd also recommend a smaller airport with less traffic - the controllers there will have more time for you and may help you through some struggles. At a large, busy airport with dozens of aircraft on the ground and in the air they will probably rather expect you to get your stuff done quickly and won't have time to accommodate tips.
I also suggest you learn how your fmc/mcdu works because it’s basically where most of the flight happens and I like to set up my flight manually instead of uplinking the route
@@SmithWill-ox5qv Actually, I found. These are the most ideal conversations (I don't say quite a bit of things from here to the ATC) forums.vatsim.net/topic/19867-made-a-list-of-what-to-say-to-atc-on-vatsim-for-beginners/
Which VATSIM advise would you give to me?
Edit: many asked, so here's the link for ATC communication table
forums.vatsim.net/topic/19867-made-a-list-of-what-to-say-to-atc-on-vatsim-for-beginners/
pick a gate near the runway so you dont have to get taxi to holding point A1 via LMJKPLA! but instead taxi to holding point A1 via L
@@Kingsim87 Yeah, I got to this thought in a few flights
If you have the space in your setup and a port in your computer a cheap ish second monitor is a life saver when flicking through charts and other resources during the flight, you can also use it to have vPilot open so you can tune frequencies easier
@@samothy236Yeah, that's quite a nice idea, thanks!
even if the callsign is not yours, try to get at least a brief view of what the atc said so you know whats happening around you, especially when at an airport or approaching/departing
I already have extreme social anxiety, I stuttered like a m249 😭
@@fibecheee Same was with me
Year ago I just sit infront of my pc with 130BPM heartrate for 40 mins before managed to make a first contact with the controller.
@ThaiBallzz OMG .. I feel thad.. Same i have now with the exam :D
2:30, if you have multiple monitors you can have vpilot open whilst your flying and select the frequency on vpilot you need to tune to and right click on it then "Tune COM 1"
I think the most important thing to remember is that us controllers don't bite unless you really push it. From a controllers perspective, we know when you are new, and we will guide you if we have the time. If a controller gets snappy with you, they are probably juggling more than 20 aircraft at once which sounds easy, but it isnt. So for new pilots, best advice i can give is dont start at Gatwick or Heathrow for your first flight - You will get torn up if things arent quick. Try Edinburgh or Manchester for your first time, and know your aircraft! We are people too and we have all started in the exact same position regardless of how good we sound over the frequency! dont be afraid to give us a message if things are quiet on the network, if you ever see my name pop up over at Edinburgh, come say hello!
Thanks! Certainly will
Also at 5:22 it was ATIS G, not metar G. Metar is a weather report independent of ATC. The controller gives ATIS which not only contains weather info but runways in operation etc.
Ah, oops
Don't worry, you'll learn too ;)
Delta one... Lima one... Lima, Mike and November. I remember the taxi instructions you were struggling with XD
Yeah
Rly useful video! I am gonna do my first vatsim flight soon and I am glad I watched this video. I haven´t thought about the fuel or callsign tips!
Thanks!
"Air transat 236 vibes" has me rolling of laughter. If you know, you know haha
I just found this video and I think it's really helpful and well put together!
For starting out, I'd also recommend a smaller airport with less traffic - the controllers there will have more time for you and may help you through some struggles. At a large, busy airport with dozens of aircraft on the ground and in the air they will probably rather expect you to get your stuff done quickly and won't have time to accommodate tips.
I also suggest you learn how your fmc/mcdu works because it’s basically where most of the flight happens and I like to set up my flight manually instead of uplinking the route
@Samgratt I actually know, and input everything manually when I fly on Vatsim
@@flightandfindme too and it’s so much more fun
Also for more realism most of us vatsimmers fly real life flights with their callsigns so we cant ‘come up’ with callsign and it adds realism
Yeah, but I said how I do it
Best video ever really helped me out thank you so much!😀
For the delta 1819 part, you can also simply say ''delta one eight one niner''
Yeah, but US controllers will say 18 19 anyway 😂💀
The CRAFT was a helpful tips. Thanks
Where can I get this list 5:03 ?
forums.vatsim.net/topic/19867-made-a-list-of-what-to-say-to-atc-on-vatsim-for-beginners/
Hi, can you provide the communication phares you show on the video?
@@fabioposser2 Hi! forums.vatsim.net/topic/19867-made-a-list-of-what-to-say-to-atc-on-vatsim-for-beginners/
great info, thank you!
can you please add the link to that ATC checklist?
@@maxisraelsohn3083 forums.vatsim.net/topic/19867-made-a-list-of-what-to-say-to-atc-on-vatsim-for-beginners/
Did my first flight and only had a few minor mistakes
Good for you, lol
where can I find the questions and answers for ATC
Idk
@@flightandfind I mean the question and answer table for atc
@@petrullmann4892 Yeah, I understand. Try VATSIM Discord or their forum
Did you ever find out?
I need this to
@@SmithWill-ox5qv Actually, I found. These are the most ideal conversations (I don't say quite a bit of things from here to the ATC) forums.vatsim.net/topic/19867-made-a-list-of-what-to-say-to-atc-on-vatsim-for-beginners/
i am scared to do my first flight becouse of the way i sound (im a minor) i may give it a try someday
@@adasssdasdmal There's nothing to worry about as long as you are older than 13 (Vatsim age policies)
@@flightandfind ye i am older than that, thanks for the info
nice thanks
I don't think I'll ever touch VATSIM because I've seen jerk flight simmers that laugh at first timers for stuttering.
@@SN57ONE It's actually pretty rare and still ATCs are certainly gonna help you out