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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.

  • Real People Providing Air Traffic Control with ASRC
  • Automatic REAL-WORLD Hourly Weather Updates based on your position as you fly (Updates every 5 mins)
  • Flight Management Computer (optional) with LNAV, VNAV, and Speed Control allowing the user to define routes and have the aircraft fly the route automatically.
  • Multiplayer - you can see the other aircraft in a maximum 40nm (nautical mile) radius.
  • TCAS (Traffic Collission Avoidance System)
  • ACARS and much more...

Step 2: Tips & Procedures 


 Questions or comments? Contact Thomas Snoeck or Kenric Smith.


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