VATSIM

Question 1

VATSIM Unicom Frequency?

Answer 1

122.8

Question 2

If airport doesn’t have a controller but center is online. How do you address the controller?

Answer 2

Always address them with their name (center, departure, approach, etc.)

they may give you taxi and takeoff clearance, departure instructions also

Question 3

What are the controller levels from top down?

Answer 3

Center
Departure / Approach
Tower
Ground
Clearance Delivery
Uncontrolled

Question 4

What can you do if newbie?

Answer 4

In remarks, mention VATSIM newbie, or in request say …

airport, callsign, request IfR to blah with information B (first time IFR request)

Question 5

Can you connect to the network in the air?

Answer 5

Yes if you don’t connect in busy airspace. Maybe only connect if uncontrolled.

Question 6

Can you connect to the network in the air?

Answer 6

Yes if you don’t connect in busy airspace. Maybe only connect if uncontrolled.

Question 7

How do you politely disconnect?

Answer 7

Either send a direct message saying you need to disconnect, thanks for the ATC.

Or, [Controller], [Callsign], I need to disconnect. Thanks for the ATC, have a great night.

Question 8

EU Differences?

Answer 8

• QNH instead of altimeter
• Request push and start is standard in EU, pilots discretion in Us.

Question 9

EU Differences?

Answer 9

• QNH instead of altimeter
• Request push and start is standard in EU, pilots discretion in Us.
• CPDLC more common
• Some airports require you to change to departure on your own after takeoff.
• Never say “with you”
• Transition level will be lower, usually around 6000
• don’t say twelve twenty two. say 1222
• Say decimal instead of point
• QNH instead of Altimeter
• Request push and start in EU.

Question 10

How do you establish contact with center in the air?

Answer 10

??? center, callsign, position and altitude? aircraft type?

Question 11

How do you self radio check?

Answer 11

Set both COM1 and COM2 to 123.45 and transmit on COM1. Should hear yourself.

Question 12

How do you self radio check?

Answer 12

Set both COM1 and COM2 to 123.45 and transmit on COM1. Should hear yourself.

Question 13

How do you self radio check?

Answer 13

Set both COM1 and COM2 to 123.45 and transmit on COM1. Should hear yourself.

Question 14

What to do when entering controlled from uncontrolled?

Answer 14

If uncontrolled entering controlled, just wait for them to say contact them.

[Center] [Callsign] at [Altitude] en route to [Airport] (or can give a position)

or if climbing - 6000 for 12, twelve thousand

ATC will assign a squawk

If VFR say position as well (X miles south of X VOR, airport, city)

If IFR be prepared with distance to next fix (with letters)

Question 15

IFR Squawk Uncontrolled

Answer 15

2000

Question 16

VFR Squawk Uncontrolled

Answer 16

1200

Question 17

Do you need to file a flight plan for VFR?

Answer 17

No but you should. File at least departure, destination, altitude.

If just flying around, say sightseeing

Question 18

Arrival - Explain the difference between “Cleared to [fix] transition” vs. “Cleared for the [STAR] arrival.

Answer 18

Transition is approach with a transition/via, not a STAR.

You may be expecting a STAR but if you cleared transition, need to reprogram the approach in the box.

Question 19

Arrival - Explain the difference between “Cleared to [fix] transition” vs. “Cleared for the [STAR] arrival.

Answer 19

Transition is approach with a transition/via, not a STAR.

You may be expecting a STAR but if you cleared transition, need to reprogram the approach in the box.

Question 20

Clearance - What does “RNAV to [fix]”
mean in clearance?

Answer 20

ATC is telling you what the first fix in the SID to make sure you have the SID programmed correctly. This may be helpful to verify the correct runway and SID is set.

Question 21

Clearance - What does “RNAV to [fix]”
mean in clearance?

Answer 21

ATC is telling you what the first fix in the SID to make sure you have the SID programmed correctly. This may be helpful to verify the correct runway and SID is set.

Question 22

What do you do if cleared direct to a fix that’s not in your flight plan.

Answer 22

First read back. then try to find it in your plan / legs page. If can’t find it then tell ATC don’t see that in the flight plan confirm fix name.

Question 23

What do you do if having technical issues with your sim?

Answer 23

Can tell ATC you’re having issues and will disconnect to sort it out. Or if on the ground, say you need a few min to sort it out.

Question 24

When get descend to flight level. do you have obey alt restrictions? what v/s?

Answer 24

no you’re cleared direct to alt? up to you? use open descent.