sim software

Very cool. I'll have to give Squawkbox a try.


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Dylan Smith wrote:
On 2006-06-27, Gig 601XL Builder wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote:
Do the people playing ATC do a good job of using proper ATC procedures?

It's been a long time since I used SquawkBox, but IIRC they actually had
to get some kind of certification to be simulated controllers - so you
can expect something reasonably representitive of the real world.

They definitely do. Some controllers there are real world
controllers, and have gone to extensive lengths to make sure they
follow real world procedures. In fact, during a tour of NCT, the real
world controllers were impressed by those demonstrating VATSIM because
they used better phraseology than the real guys.

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Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
Very cool. I'll have to give Squawkbox a try.


The best place to start is he
www.vatsim.net

I've been using it to practice my IFR stuff and it's been pretty
amazing. Very impressive controllers, it's just like the real deal. I
even felt a little nervous the first time I called them up, lol.

Me too... took a deep breath... and keyed the mic!

From my experience, I couldn't tell the difference between a real world
controller and one onf flight sim. Controllers have ratings you can
see if you use Serv Info... such as student or instructor, etc. Most
of the students I've some across are working at a non-busy airport or
perhaps ground control.

I saw Flight Sim X last weekend at Canadian Aviation Expo and it was
pretty sharp... Lots of nice new touches (cars moving around, animals,
etc)... also the cloud textures look great. I can imagine that you'll
need quite a machine to run it though!

-dr



wrote:
Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
Very cool. I'll have to give Squawkbox a try.


The best place to start is he
www.vatsim.net

I've been using it to practice my IFR stuff and it's been pretty
amazing. Very impressive controllers, it's just like the real deal. I
even felt a little nervous the first time I called them up, lol.