VATSIM

VATSIM is a global online flight simulation network with over 100,000 active pilots and ATC. For events visit @vatsimevents ✈️

Aviate. Educate. Communicate.

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Our community discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. Congratulations to Nick Tsaoussis, winning with a beautiful capture.

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CTAF in VATPAC is coming tomorrow!

Pilots will use published Aerodrome CTAF frequencies when ATC is offline, helping improve realism, coordination, and traffic awareness across Australia Pacific.

Read more:
https://t.co/8IX56cvYVD

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VATSIM is looking for Pilot Feedback System Beta Testers to help expand the platform prior to full rollout. Applicants must be in good standing for 12+ months and have Discord. S1+/P1+ preferred. Find out more - https://t.co/wcz6sq4Usg

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Tomorrow: Düsseldorf Overload goes live. Dense traffic, saturated frequencies, vectors, holds, and nonstop ATC action across the Düsseldorf region. Time to enter the chaos.

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Only a few days left until Düsseldorf Overload! Heavy traffic, busy ATC, nonstop sequencing, holdings & vectors across western Germany. Prepare for peak-hour operations.

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Applications are now open for the position of Assistant to the Vice President, EMEA Region.

Applications close 6 June 2026 at 2359z.
Send your application to: [email protected]

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Think you’ve got what it takes to handle complex airspace and high-traffic operations? Elite Wings is here to put your skills to the test!

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Our community discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. Congratulations to Warren, winning with a beautiful capture.

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Düsseldorf Overload returns on May 30th! Expect packed frequencies, nonstop vectors, holdings, and one of the busiest airspaces in Europe. Are you ready for the chaos?

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Copenhagen Overload 2026 is NOW LIVE!

For the next 12 hours (until 20:00z), Copenhagen Airport and Danish airspace are fully staffed and ready for traffic.

No slots. No booking. Just fly.

So what are you waiting for?
Load up the sim and join the OVERLOAD!

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We are excited to announce an opportunity for passionate and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Vice President, Pilot Training on the VATSIM Board of Governors.

Apply by 2359z on Wednesday 27 May 2026.

Read More: https://t.co/lHgK0Bjd9y

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Hi VATSIM pilots!

this is a friendly reminder that CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) will be introduced across the Australia Pacific region on VATSIM effective 1 June 2026.

For more information, see https://t.co/nOfTEzJhHP .

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Our community discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. Congratulations to Runming, winning with a beautiful capture.

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Just 1 week until Copenhagen Overload 2026!

On 23 May, Copenhagen Airport comes alive with 12 hours of nonstop ATC coverage and heavy traffic.

No slots. No booking system. Just fly.

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New to VATSIM? Not sure how to handle ATC? No problem - this event is for you! First Wings is all about giving new pilots the confidence to fly online with full ATC support.

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Reminder: Hajj OPS bookings close today at 2359z. Secure your slot before registration ends!

Before flying, review the pilot briefing documentation at https://t.co/9fQhw51SmQ

More info & bookings: https://t.co/Ovcita26hk | https://t.co/ZE5XUBJK2D

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Our community discord features a weekly 'Photo of the Week' competition 📷. Congratulations to Lunar, winning with a beautiful capture.

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The main focus of the event revolves around King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, where pilots will depart from various airports worldwide. From departure to arrival, pilots will embark on a thrilling journey with full ATC coverage!

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Copenhagen Overload 2026 is coming!

On 23 May from 08:00z–20:00z, Copenhagen Airport will be staffed for a full 12 hours of nonstop operations.

No slots. No booking system. Just fly.

Come experience the OVERLOAD over Copenhagen! 🇩🇰

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Don't forget the Munich 11 to 11 tomorrow. We’re staffing Munich Airport from top to bottom (Center to Delivery).

Expect high traffic and professional Bavarian ATC service all day long. Don’t miss out!

Where? Munich Airport (EDDM) 🛫

When? 0900z - 2100z 🕐