3
SID’s and STAR’s may be daunting at first however can be easily relatable to freeway entrance and exit ramps. A SID or a Standard Instrument Departure directs IFR aircraft into it’s designated airspace. A SID chart contains many waypoints which state speed and altitude require while departing. In correlation to this a STAR or Standard Terminal Arrival Route directs IFR aircraft from its designated airspace into the initial approach phase of a flight. Waypoints are also contained in a STAR chart which state speed and altitude to descend to.
will interfere with air traffic control procedures and traffic surrounding your aircraft. While below 10,000 feet aircraft must not exceed 250 knots. While above 10,000 feet aircraft must not have landing lights on however below this altitude aircraft must have landing lights switched on. All aircraft and pilots must comply with all instructions by an air traffic controller. Ignoring a controller may result in a collision with surrounding traffic. While in flight pilots must remain in contact with air traffic control failure to do so may result in being kicked from the network. Inappropriate use of VATSIM may result in your account being suspended or banned.
4
Flight Rules
While flying on VATSIM many rules must be followed, many which correlate with real world air traffic procedures. When flying on VATSIM never pause or slew your flight this will interfere with air traffic control procedures and traffic surrounding your aircraft. While below 10,000 feet aircraft must not exceed 250 knots. While above 10,000 feet aircraft must not have landing lights on however below this altitude aircraft must have landing lights switched on. All aircraft and pilots must comply with all instructions by an air traffic controller. Ignoring a controller may result in a collision with surrounding traffic. While in flight pilots must remain in contact with air traffic control failure to do so may result in being kicked from the network. Inappropriate use of VATSIM may result in your account being suspended or banned.
5
Flight Plans
Many pilots when first beginning any flight simulator will select to fly a direct flight from point A to point B. However, VATSIM simulates real-world procedures in which aircraft navigate to several waypoints within a flight. Many VATSIM beginners may be asking how to get an accurate flight plan which reflects a flights its real world counterpart. By visiting Flightaware.com pilots can view thousands of flights conducted each day and view flight routes each flight makes. By using a website such as SimBrief which offers free flight planning pilots can have a flight plotted out within a matter of minutes. Payware programs such as PFPX (Professional Flight Planner X) allow users to not only to use accurate real world routes but also includes meticulous details to make your flight sim experience more realistic.
which reflects a flights its real world counterpart. By visiting Flightaware.com pilots can view thousands of flights conducted each day and view flight routes each flight makes. By using a website such as SimBrief which offers free flight planning pilots can have a flight plotted out within a matter of minutes. Payware programs such as PFPX (Professional Flight Planner X) allow users to not only to use accurate real world routes but also includes meticulous details to make your flight sim experience more realistic.
SID's and STARS