VATSIM Beginner Step-By-Step Guide

Start your VATSIM journey today!

Learning to fly on the VATSIM network can be a long and challenging process, especially when the information isn't structured in a clear and digestible format. This step-by-step beginner’s guide contains everything you need to start flying with real ATC in no time!

In this guide you will learn:

Basic knowledge:

• Overview of the different controllers
• Radio phraseology
• Before your first Flight

Flight preparation

• Creating a flight plan using SimBrief
• Filing the flight plan on the VATSIM network
• Connecting to VATSIM
• Obtaining an IFR clearance

Getting airborne

• Pushback & Startup
• Taxi to Runway
• Takeoff

Climb

• Various ATC instructions / procedures

Cruise

• Things to monitor
• Arrival briefing

Arrival

• Initial descent
• ATC instructions
• Various Approach Types (ILS / RNAV / LOC)
• Final Approach & Landing
• Taxi to Gate

Good practices

*This product will receive further updates in the future