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Intro: 0:00

Do I need a weather engine? 0:43
How to file a flight plan? 1:03
Why is the audio quality so bad? 1:16
How to observe? 1:29
Do I need to file a flight plan? 1:41
When to contact Tower? 1:57
What is the default squawk code? 2:17
What VATSIM server do I need to choose? 2:30
How to fly SIDs and STARs? 2:49
Do I need a payware aircraft addon? 3:05
How do I get started with all this? 3:23
When to contact Approach? 3:36
How do I do shared cockpit? 4:02
What does VATSIM stand for? 4:28
Can I fly the Concord? 4:34
What is ATIS and how to listen to it? 4:48
How to read a METAR? 5:18
How to become an air traffic controller? 5:35
Where do I find routes? 5:47
What does 'information' A, B, C…etc. mean? 6:05
What are pilot ratings? 6:28
Do pilots require training? 6:46
Can I fly military aircraft? 7:03
Can I fly without a microphone? 7:28
Should I begin with VFR or IFR? 7:48
What is cross the pond? 8:08
Who's online on VATSIM? 8:21
Can I simulate emergencies? 8:29
Where can I make flight plans? 8:48
Where can I find events? 9:01
How to do model matching? 9:18
What if I can't understand the controller? 9:38
How do I set a push to talk key? 9:58
What is the default frequency? 10:18
How to get the weather? 10:38
Which is better, VATSIM or IVAO? 10:52
I can't understand ATC? 11:13
Who to contact? 11:31
How to check current activity & ATC? 11:56
Why are planes around me floating? 12:19
Do I need to pay for VATSIM? Or is VATSIM free? 12:43
What Flight Simulators can I use on VATSIM? 13:01
How to join VATSIM? 13:14
Can I fly without an FMC? 13:28
How do I call a supervisor? 13:54
How to fly without ATC? 14:14
When to contact Center? 14:41
What if controller suddenly pops up? 14:55
Long haul or short haul? 15:16
Is VATSIM realistic? 15:46

Outro: 16:23

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