AFA - Vatsim Tutorial
Step 1: Introduction
What is Squawkbox?
Squawkbox is a tool built to let Flight Simulator 'talk' to the Vatsim network and vice versa. It will enable controllers to see you on their scopes and communicate with you.
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Real People Providing Air Traffic
Control with ASRC
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Automatic REAL-WORLD Hourly
Weather Updates based on your position as you fly (Updates every 5 mins)
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Flight Management Computer (optional)
with LNAV, VNAV, and Speed Control allowing the user to define routes and
have the aircraft fly the route automatically.
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Multiplayer - you can see the
other aircraft in a maximum 40nm (nautical mile) radius.
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TCAS (Traffic Collission Avoidance System)
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ACARS and much more...
Step
2: Tips & Procedures
Questions or comments?
Contact Thomas Snoeck or Kenric Smith.
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