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SB3 has a new release version SB3.0.3 that is available for download at this
time.
Harry
"Chris Harries" <chrisflyer@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
news:9lW8e.97339$C12.64793@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> After years of trying to get on Vatsim with squakebox SBhost etc and
> failing every time and not being able to work out why, I eventually got on
> with the release of SB3. Absolutely fantastic I have to say. Controllers
> are very friendly, but it is very daunting at first. I initial started at
> kLAX and did a circuit, my mind went blank completely with what to say and
> the controller at the time was a bit stressed with a fair few planes.
> Tonight I carried out my second flight I went to Biggin and luckily it was
> just me and the controller for a while. He taught me things about ATC
> speak, since using the ' 1 4 etc in FS to do ATC really doesn't go in as
> much as you think, well for me anyway.
>
> So I did some bigging flying and then some VFR flying in to Heathrow and
> back, even though I am not allowed but it was dead around there with no
> controller so it was ok. I then carried on doing some VFR flying around
> biggin and Rochester and headcorn, talking to the Thames approach the
> whole way round.
>
> So my advice for anyone wanting to join Vatsim. Don't be nervous, learn a
> few things about ATC and airspaces and start at a small airport but which
> has a controller like bigging was for my experience, and go practice your
> circuits or IFR flying or whatever, I learnt quite alot about navigation
> around and its so much nicer having real people around
>
> So anyone that's a bit worried, don't be, start small and you can practice
> your flying what ever it maybe, with real ATC, real people, and alot of
> help there for you.
> --
> www.deadlyhosting.com - Great Game, Voice and Web Hosting.
> www.deadlyhosting.com/special.php for a great special.
> I apologise now for any spelling mistakes or bad grammar
> --
>
>
SB3 has a new release version SB3.0.3 that is available for download at this
time.
Harry
"Chris Harries" <chrisflyer@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
news:9lW8e.97339$C12.64793@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> After years of trying to get on Vatsim with squakebox SBhost etc and
> failing every time and not being able to work out why, I eventually got on
> with the release of SB3. Absolutely fantastic I have to say. Controllers
> are very friendly, but it is very daunting at first. I initial started at
> kLAX and did a circuit, my mind went blank completely with what to say and
> the controller at the time was a bit stressed with a fair few planes.
> Tonight I carried out my second flight I went to Biggin and luckily it was
> just me and the controller for a while. He taught me things about ATC
> speak, since using the ' 1 4 etc in FS to do ATC really doesn't go in as
> much as you think, well for me anyway.
>
> So I did some bigging flying and then some VFR flying in to Heathrow and
> back, even though I am not allowed but it was dead around there with no
> controller so it was ok. I then carried on doing some VFR flying around
> biggin and Rochester and headcorn, talking to the Thames approach the
> whole way round.
>
> So my advice for anyone wanting to join Vatsim. Don't be nervous, learn a
> few things about ATC and airspaces and start at a small airport but which
> has a controller like bigging was for my experience, and go practice your
> circuits or IFR flying or whatever, I learnt quite alot about navigation
> around and its so much nicer having real people around
>
> So anyone that's a bit worried, don't be, start small and you can practice
> your flying what ever it maybe, with real ATC, real people, and alot of
> help there for you.
> --
> www.deadlyhosting.com - Great Game, Voice and Web Hosting.
> www.deadlyhosting.com/special.php for a great special.
> I apologise now for any spelling mistakes or bad grammar
> --
>
>
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