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IFR flights are permitted at uncontrolled aerodromes if the following criteria are met: The aerodrome has published IFR approach procedures. A Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) is established in Class G airspace surrounding the aerodrome. While AFIS officers d...

Military Operations on VATSIM: An Overview for ATC This guide provides an overview of common military operations on VATSIM, specifically for ATC. It is important to note that some operations are restricted to pilots who are part of Virtual Special Operations ...

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Classification of Airspace ATS airspace is classified and designated in accordance with the following: Class A. IFR flights only are permitted, all flights are provided with air traffic control service and are separated from each other. Class B. IFR and VFR...

Aircraft Description ICAO Doc 8643 provides data on aircraft such as the Manufacturer, Model, Type designator, etc. One of the items is called Description and is a three-symbol code containing basic data about the aircraft: The first symbol describes the a...

General The general principles of air traffic control are the same regardless of whether procedural or surveillance methods are used (i.e. the controller monitors the traffic situations, detects and solves conflicts by providing separation, and ensures orderl...

Only submit a transfer request if you're genuinely interested in moving. Random or insincere requests waste time and effort, especially since there's a 90-day waiting period between transfers. Before reaching out for help, take a moment to understand how VATS...

Before making any changes, verify your assigned Region, Division, and Subdivision. Go to https://my.vatsim.net/profile. Scroll to the "Region - Division - Subdivision" section. Compare your assignment with the criteria below and follow the appropriate lin...