[USA EDITION] The NO BULLSHIT Guide to VATSIM

This is the straight-talking, zero-fluff guide to flying on VATSIM in the United States. Whether you're brand new to American ATC or just tired of second-guessing your phraseology, this guide shows you exactly what you need to know.

What’s Inside:

✅ In-Depth Video Training – Clear, fast-paced walkthrough covering:

• CRAFT
• PDC
• Apron Maneuvering (uncontrolled/controlled, how to know etc)
• Weird departures and difference to Europe/UK departures (vectoring)
  • On takeoff clearance given either heading or RNAV to certain waypoint
• Weird altitudes
• Transition level/transition altitude set at 18,000ft.
• In/hg instead of Hpa
• Descend via the STAR
• Climb via the SID
• Landing clearances are weird
• Transponder Expectations (Squawk C)
• CTAF
• Runway crossings in taxi clearances given by the ground controller
• Use a lot of visual approaches
• Frequency changes slightly different
• Shortening of numbers/frequencies
• Don’t need to say each number individually
• Via WAYPOINT // Approach transitions
• Monitor guard
• Top down
• Monitor/contact frequency (imperative) especially on a busy Tower frequency

✅ PDF Companion Guide – Quick-reference material and callout examples you can actually use in the sim.

Perfect for:

– EU/INTL simmers transitioning to US airspace
– Pilots who want to sound confident and professional
– Anyone who's sick of guessing what to say next on frequency

Fly smarter. Sound sharper. Get taken seriously on VATSIM.

Buy once. Access anytime. No BS.

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