VATSIM Tutorial: How to Connect to the VATSIM Network! [Squawkbox & FSInn]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video: How to connect to the VATSIM network for the first time!
By watching this video you will learn how to connect to the VATSIM network using the two main pilot clients Squawkbox and FSINN. NOTE: vPilot was released AFTER this video was made.
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In order to play on vatsim is it must to have fsx steam edition?
@Joshua Willis That depends on what causes it, and this can be several things. Try selecting another server and see if that helps!
Does fsinn have models just like vpilot needs model matching?
Good evening: I run vpilot with no problem. Everything runs well. My only concern is I listen to ATC controllers, and some I have a very difficult time understanding what is being said. Sound is garbled. The volume is good, but sounds like the controller is too close to mic. Ant suggestions,and are the controllers aware that they are not always understood? I don't want to sound like some pest and have to have them repeat themselves. Enjoy your tutorials. You make it look easy.
+steve sumner Hi! That's indeed a common problem, unfortunately there is not much you can do about it yourself, other than getting used to it at some point. This means making a lot of VATSIM flights so at some point you can fill in the gaps in any radio transmission. Some other tips are here: aviationpro.nl/vatsim/tips-tricks/#radiocommunication
Thank you sir. I will just have to train my ear to listen. Keep up good work. Your English is very good by the way.
Thanks! :)
What do you have for program you rec in video in fsx
On FSINN how do you change your aircraft livery?/Airline?
Jordan Lucky I believe you do that when filing your flight plan via FSINN.
How to see witch frequency is ATC in Squawkbox like in vPilot?Thanks.
Good video! I have a question, how much internet speed that recomended by VATSIM ? Sorry bad english :)
Thanks! I don't know exactly, as long as your ping is below the 100 on one of the VATSIM servers you should be fine I think :) With your pilot client you can modify things like update rates of other aircraft to speed things up a little.
That's great! Thank you!! :D
So when I go into fsx do I have to put in a specific server ip address
+By Zyncs No, you use your pilot client to connect to a VATSIM server. Each pilot client has a list of VATSIM servers which you just can select by yourself.
+AviationPro ok thanks
hello, is there a video with a link to squwakbox????
squawkbox**
First officer Chris just look up squawkbox on google and you should find it
Hey, Great video, Gave it a thumbs up, I have FSX And the mulitplayer sessions are unprofesional, I saw someone say that the good flyers use Vatsim. I dont get it? Is Vatsim a game?
Thank you! VATSIM is a network, more info here: vatsim.net
Im sorry if this is a stupid question but do you load your aircraft in free flight before connecting to vatsim?
Yes, you start a free flight at a gate and then you connect using your pilot client ;).
thanks
+AviationPro Yesss... Yessss! So on non-original FSX work too?
What do you mean with non-original?
+AviationPro Download, no buy.
it disconnects for me how do I fix????????/it says something about aircraft in the settings idk please reply if you know how to fix this
Is the amount of planes in an airport impacting much the frame rate?
Yes it will impact when there’s lots of traffic, you can limit it in vPilot though
@@AviationPro Oh, ok, because, aside from the fact that I'm using X-plane 11, my computer is not the best ever...
Mag je op vatsim een wheater engine gebruiken ?
Natuurlijk
wil je keer samen vatsim vliegen ???
What program do you have for atc
I used to have Squawkbox, now I use vPilot (which is not demonstrated in this video)
Does your home base airport have to be an international airport? Or can it be a small general aviation airport that you live near? Also, love the tutorials! Good work!
Thanks! No, it can also be a smaller airport. I guess as long as the ICAO code is correct it should be fine. :)
Can you please make a vatsim video with this aircraft ? looks pretty nice :)
Yes it's a great aircraft, I might take it out for a VFR flight sometime as I have never made a VFR video before :)
AviationPro Thanks, that would be nice ! :)
Hello, very helpful tutorial! I received a headset for Christmas, and really want to try out VATSIM. I fly in the real world, so I'm not worried about the communication side, just a little confused about the technology. I was wondering if squaking ALT in the airplane automatically made me visible on VATSIM, or do I have to do something else? Thank you for the help my friend, and happy holidays!
+Josh McCorquodale That's good to hear! Usually the pilot clients make you visible on the radar by switching between the standby and active mode in the pilot client itself. I've never tested at which transponder setting in the aircraft itself it switches to active mode in the pilot client, but the best thing to do is just to use the standby mode and the active (ta/ra) mode in the aircaft and just leave the other settings as they are ;). Happy holidays to you too! :)
Which is better for new pilots
+elle ee Squawkbox, because installation and use is very easy! ;)
+AviationPro I find other vat sim pilots planes very ugly and crushing with gear down and horrible textures. Do you know how to make your own model matching
I don't do model matching, I'm just using the standard set of Squawkbox. You can better google that, there are some good tutorials regarding model matching out there.
Do you just load into Free Flight Mode?
Wouldn't that mean that you can't see others?
Yes you load in free flight mode. Once you connect to the VATSIM network using your pilot client all the other aircraft that are online will appear automatically ;).
Thanks for replying! I was really confused at first, thank you! Should I turn off default FSX traffic then?
+Tanmay Joshi In most cases that is done automatically, but you can do it just in case.
Thanks!
AviationPro so once you connect you see everyone else's aircraft?
hey i have a problem in server choosing in squawkbox i cant really choose a vatsim server in squawkbox pls help
Penny Boards Maybe VATSIM was temporarily down. You could also try to check out the squawkbox forums at forums.vatsim.net/viewforum.php?f=39
What key you have for contact atc on fsx
Scroll lock
Do you have to go to multiplayer yourself to use squawkbox
You just use Squawkbox. I have new and updated videos on how to connect to VATSIM though, Squawkbox is now outdated.
Hey I Love you series I am using Xplane 10 would you recommend me using the A320 for IFR flights i find this aircraft quite easy to fly With however I know that there is no place for mistake on big airport such as EHAM or EGLL:-) I'm more a Boeing fan but unfortunately there is no good quality 737 for Plane yet. Keep on doing that tutorials they are really useful. Greetings from Poland :-)
I'm glad you like it! As long as you know how to operate an advanced airplane safely without too many mistakes you should be fine. Everyone makes mistakes, especially newbies and of course that can be scary when flying on the VATSIM network, but you will have to start somewhere. Just put in the flight plan remarks that you are new to the airplane and to the network so ATC can take care of that. I'm more of a Boeing fan too, but if you generally know how to operate the A320 it is fine :)
I'm new to squawkbox and I'm having lil trouble with it. The server list in the connect option is empty and i dont get any sever at all... how can i resolve this.. help plz
A simple google search answers your question: forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=23033
Can i use Ai traffic with both SB and FSINN?
Does SB have some type of weather function?
Yes, but please consider using vPilot now, it's much more up to date ;)
AviationPro I am using VPilot but it has no weather function, and i dont want to pay for any, you know any free ones?
www.fsrealwx.net/
what if i don't see any server in the connect window on squawkbox?
Try using vPilot and my new tutorial series, this video is outdated.
@@AviationPro i found another solution, using smartCARs, thanks for the tip anyways
i installed the xsquawkbox plugin in my resources/plugins folder on xplane-11 but i dont get any connect button in-game like the website says what do i do? please make an updated tutorial ;d
Unfortunately I do not use X-Plane on VATSIM, so I don't know how xsquawkbox works either. You might want to try out on the VATSIM forums and as for help there, there should be a subforum there about X-plane and VATSIM :)
Thanks I got it solved :)
What map are you using for Ruzyně (and if it is also working with FSX)?
From the VACC CZ website ;)
+AviationPro Freevare or Payvare?
Freeware :)
any suggestions on how to get rid of first time jitters? i hear vatsim controllers can be brutal, especially for noobs
Is there a program I can use to connect to vatsim that doesn't require SDK.
Gabe Zorbas I'm not sure what you mean, you don't need a SDK right? Just install the program and connect.
On the gold edition there is a file called SDK which, without it, all of vatsims suggested programs won't work
And what's the point of removing it then? I don't have any experience with FSX gold so I'm not sure what the file you are talking about exactly does.
I don't know, someone on the forums might be able to help.
Soooo you talk to atc in single player on fsx??
You enter free flight mode, park at a gate and connect to the VATSIM network using a pilot client.
When I go into my flight the plane is always fully set up. Do you know how I can get the plane to start from cold and dark and set it up myself?
One thing you can do is to start the flight with the default cessna, shut everything down and then load the plane you want to use. Some addons also give you an option to always start the aircraft from cold and dark, but I don't know which airplane addon you are using.
I saw after fantastic!!!!
where do i open SQUAWK BOX ?
thanks .... i cant find on my computer.. i already download it
UP DILIMAN Did you install it though?
I installed FSINN but have menu options ingame. Any suggestions?
You have no menu options ingame? I'm not really sure because I don't use FSINN myself, make sure you follow the installation guide properly or ask for help on the VATSIM forums where there are people who regulary use this program ;)
I have but I have now solved the issue. For anyone having the same issue it installs into FS folder instead of FSX. In my case it was in my steam folder in common FS instead of FSX. On another note awesome videos man
I'm glad you fixed it! :) Thanks for watching!
Does it work on steam?
ImJustPro123 I think so yes!
AviationPro It did work thanks!
Why do i have no servers to choose? in squawkbox
same
Is that carenado
Yes
What do I do if vatsim won't connect
My FSInn now only connects to FSX and not FS9. Any ideas anyone? Thank you.
+Cesar Arango Why? Did you properly install it for FS9?
@chidragon60 Just fly a lot at small airports and in your own country only at first: aviationpro.nl/vatsim/tips-tricks/#new pilots
I don't get any servers listed
Try to use vPilot instead, that's more up to date ;)
it always sais invalid cid/pasword i wrote it right btw
Is there a server that is less serious for absolute noobs? To learn it all
I guess I fucked up big time on vatsim. Didn't use my real name. Got banned. Then tried to register again... Well you know the rest
Really? But how did they find out?
So you enter free flight mode and start at gate, im single player wihout
AI? But wont I not be able to see other aircraft? Im confused
That's right. Once you connect with your pilot client to the VATSIM network it will display AI traffic for you. Default 'offline' AI should be turned off.