How to Become a Virtual Air Traffic Controller on VATSIM! [2019]

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This video covers all you need to know about becoming an Air Traffic Controller (ATC) on the VATSIM network! First, we'll take a look at some of the reasons why you should or shouldn't become a controller. Next, we'll go through the steps you need to take and cover what things you need to take into account!

Make use of the timestamps below to navigate through the video!

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- 👉 Intro: 0:00
- 👉 What is VATSIM? 0:35
- 👉 Why does ATC need training? 1:34

- 👉 Reasons why you should become a controller! 3:23
- 👉 Reason 1: constant puzzle & managing traffic! 3:28
- 👉 Reason 2: a lot of teamwork! 3:51
- 👉 Reason 3: feels great to be in charge! 4:15
- 👉 Reason 4: see the other side of the aviation spectrum! 4:40

- 👉 Negative sides of becoming a controller on VATSIM: 5:40
- 👉 Negative 1: may become boring without traffic: 5:58
- 👉 Negative 2: you will face newbie pilots: 6:46

- 👉 Steps towards becoming a controller on VATSIM! 7:35
- 👉 Step 1: create a VATSIM account: 7:45
- 👉 Step 2: select and join a division & VACC/ARTCC: 8:42
- 👉 Step 3: get to know the people & contact them: 10:13
- 👉 Step 4: install ATC software / ATC clients: 10:59
- 👉 Step 5: start observing & build hours: 12:25
- 👉 How to observe using Euroscope: 13:53
- 👉 Step 6: get your S1 rating: 18:01
- 👉 Step 7: further build your ATC career! 20:09

- 👉 Some other things to keep in mind: 25:02
- 👉 Outro: 26:53

***** 👇 - LINKS & MORE INFO! - 👇 ******

📄 VATSIM website:
vatsim.net

📄 VATSIM ATC info page:
vatsim.net/air-traffic-control

📄 VATSIM ATC software:
vatsim.net/air-traffic-control/software

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dutchvacc.nl


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