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General Discussion / Re: I can't login on Vatusa Website.
« on: April 12, 2017, 03:48:31 PM »
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Simple Insanity / Re: VATSIM Update
« on: April 01, 2017, 09:01:52 AM »
Glad to see that the network is moving in the right direction! These seem like some big developments. I'm actually thinking that these new updates may incentivise more people to become controllers.
Thank you for your insight on this special day
Thank you for your insight on this special day
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Events / Re: [APR 9 2100-0100Z] SUN 'n FUN 2017
« on: March 31, 2017, 04:24:46 PM »
Pilot Briefing posted!
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The Control Room Floor / Re: How do I listen to ATC as an observer?
« on: March 21, 2017, 06:36:18 PM »
Odin, you first want to open up your Controllers List and find someone online. Once you see someone you want to monitor, you'll want to send a command to get their ATIS.
Next you'll want to open your Comms Panel and fill out the following information in a new cell:
To start listening to the frequency, click "RX" and "HDST" next to the entry you just created and you should hear whoever you want to listen to.
Code: [Select]
.atis OAK_CTRThen you'll receive a message that looks something like this: Code: [Select]
Voice URL: voice.radarcontact.me/OAK_CTR
(other stuff that isn't important)You're going to want to take note of two things: the voice server (voice.radarcontact.me) and the voice channel (OAK_CTR). Next you'll want to open your Comms Panel and fill out the following information in a new cell:
Code: [Select]
Position Name: (anything you want)
Frequency: (the frequency they are using)
Vox Server: voice.radarcontact.me
Vox Channel: OAK_CTRThen click "Save Changes."To start listening to the frequency, click "RX" and "HDST" next to the entry you just created and you should hear whoever you want to listen to.
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The Control Room Floor / Re: New Member
« on: March 21, 2017, 01:24:34 PM »Can you specify where to find the pof and alias files because I only could find the sector.I just looked on their website and couldn't find anything. I have a hunch (95% certain) that you'll need your account to be approved before you have access to these. If you have the sector file, it's really the only thing you need to observe for the time being. As Russel said, wait for David to approve your account and you'll likely be set.
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The Control Room Floor / Re: New Member
« on: March 21, 2017, 01:07:18 PM »
Hey Odin, welcome to VATUSA!
What is the error you are getting when trying to sign in? I see that you already have joined ZID today.
In regards to the sector, pof, and aliases files, those should be provided by ZID on their website.
Good Luck!
What is the error you are getting when trying to sign in? I see that you already have joined ZID today.
In regards to the sector, pof, and aliases files, those should be provided by ZID on their website.
Good Luck!
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The Flight Deck / Re: What Simulator
« on: March 12, 2017, 12:52:26 AM »
Boeing
FlightFactor 757, 767, 777 - 757 and 767 are insane. 777 is old but still pretty good. Advanced FMC, good 3D cockpit, movable external objects.
FlyJSim 727 and 732 - both are great.
SSG 748 - from what I've heard it's pretty good.
I would stay away from the 787.
Airbus
FlightFactor A350 - click. It's awesome.
JarDesign A320 and A330 - both are really good, I would recommend A330 over A320.
I would not recommend anything by Peter's hanger.
I was going to go on, but I realized the list would be too long. Checkout the store. It has almost everything sold for X-Plane with detailed descriptions and screenshots. For extremely detailed reviews, checkout XPlaneReviews.
I honestly don't think you could go wrong with X-Plane. And if it weren't for XSB being outdated (but still 100% usable), I think many more VATSIM users would be using XP. It's aesthetically pleasing, realistic to physics, still being constantly developed, and has great payware (and freeware).
Oh - and weather. XPGFS NOAA Weather plugin is really accurate. It's a lot more lightweight than ActiveSky, but is far better than any freeware weather engine. I haven't been following the development since 2015, but from what I've heard, all the kinks from back then have been ironed out and the plugin significantly improved.
FlightFactor 757, 767, 777 - 757 and 767 are insane. 777 is old but still pretty good. Advanced FMC, good 3D cockpit, movable external objects.
FlyJSim 727 and 732 - both are great.
SSG 748 - from what I've heard it's pretty good.
I would stay away from the 787.
Airbus
FlightFactor A350 - click. It's awesome.
JarDesign A320 and A330 - both are really good, I would recommend A330 over A320.
I would not recommend anything by Peter's hanger.
I was going to go on, but I realized the list would be too long. Checkout the store. It has almost everything sold for X-Plane with detailed descriptions and screenshots. For extremely detailed reviews, checkout XPlaneReviews.
I honestly don't think you could go wrong with X-Plane. And if it weren't for XSB being outdated (but still 100% usable), I think many more VATSIM users would be using XP. It's aesthetically pleasing, realistic to physics, still being constantly developed, and has great payware (and freeware).
Oh - and weather. XPGFS NOAA Weather plugin is really accurate. It's a lot more lightweight than ActiveSky, but is far better than any freeware weather engine. I haven't been following the development since 2015, but from what I've heard, all the kinks from back then have been ironed out and the plugin significantly improved.
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The Flight Deck / Re: What Simulator
« on: March 10, 2017, 09:38:54 AM »
Here are my brief thoughts (I might expand later).
FSX - it's going to eventually become outdated. It's a years old software that is not being updated and has significant limitations.
P3D - essentially a redo of FSX. It's still not 64 bit but it is being developed. In terms of add-ons, you're covered unless you want to fly Airbus (aside from the A320) or regional jets. In terms of graphics, everything can be made to look really good. With that said, it's a lot less plug and play than X-Plane. For VATSIM, this is your best bet because vPilot is still being actively developed and improved.
X-Plane - I've been an X-Plane user since v9. 10 looked good, and 11 looks amazing. If you want your sim to look amazing from the start, go for X-Plane. It's still being developed. For VATSIM, xSquawkBox is lacking - but hopefully swift will solve that. Payware aircraft in X-Plane are hit or miss. Most of the new stuff is really really good (FlightFactor 767 is better than PMDG IMO) and well rounded. If you like flying GA, I think X-Plane is where you want to go. Flying X-Plane feels more like flying a plane than P3D/FSX. Most addons from v10 are compatible with v11 without any changes at all.
I have used all three platforms, and I think X-Plane is the best sim nowadays.
FSX - it's going to eventually become outdated. It's a years old software that is not being updated and has significant limitations.
P3D - essentially a redo of FSX. It's still not 64 bit but it is being developed. In terms of add-ons, you're covered unless you want to fly Airbus (aside from the A320) or regional jets. In terms of graphics, everything can be made to look really good. With that said, it's a lot less plug and play than X-Plane. For VATSIM, this is your best bet because vPilot is still being actively developed and improved.
X-Plane - I've been an X-Plane user since v9. 10 looked good, and 11 looks amazing. If you want your sim to look amazing from the start, go for X-Plane. It's still being developed. For VATSIM, xSquawkBox is lacking - but hopefully swift will solve that. Payware aircraft in X-Plane are hit or miss. Most of the new stuff is really really good (FlightFactor 767 is better than PMDG IMO) and well rounded. If you like flying GA, I think X-Plane is where you want to go. Flying X-Plane feels more like flying a plane than P3D/FSX. Most addons from v10 are compatible with v11 without any changes at all.
I have used all three platforms, and I think X-Plane is the best sim nowadays.
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Events / [APR 9 2100-0100Z] SUN 'n FUN 2017
« on: February 02, 2017, 09:55:41 AM »
SUN 'n FUN 2017 is taking place on April 9th from 2100-0100Z (1600-2100 EDT).
Fly to and from Lakeland (KLAL) and enjoy a unique flying experience.
Feel free to leave feedback after the event if you enjoyed it.
Pilot Briefing
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Events / Re: [FEB 20 2359-0300Z] ZMA Regional Circuit: Opa Locka (OPF) and Key West (EYW)
« on: January 26, 2017, 11:06:53 PM »
Now with a banner... thanks Clif!
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General Discussion / Re: Greetings All!
« on: January 23, 2017, 11:08:36 PM »I'm just so overwhelmed right now, i thought why not tune in to a tower and listen in to get the jist of it while i'm just sitting here but I can't figure out the program to save my friggin life honestly.Try visiting here and taking a look at Chapter 2 - Software and VRC Setup.