I am trying to become a controller on VATSIM, but I'm stuck. I don't know how to join a division. Your help in this matter will be greatly appreciated thank you.

All the best,
OTP

Thanks for the help everybody!

I just did a search for "Vatsim" and found five pages in the "Flight Sim" forum alone. A lot deal with how to connect, procedures, etc.

Thank you very much.

hey OTP! I control at FZAA, it's GREAT! I was in your position about 2 months ago. Why don't you PM me, and I'll give you some info oon how to join our division!!
-thanks

Poor WimbiDira....he'll never know the true meaning of "busy". Lol, jp, he should join ZLA with me....i see wimbi dira there all the time.

OTP, i suggest controlling in your home area, get used to the ATC area there. Ie. if you live in UK, try that area or if you live in the US, select the ARTCC in which you live in in real life first. You can do a "visiting controller" status later if you change your mind. Just a suggestion, bud. Oh and i know that since the academy closed, you have to email the Air Traffic Manager (ATM) or the ARTCC/FIR you want to join. If you need anyhting else, just post....i'm not sure but i think i may have the most Vatsim-hours-per-day out of this bunch, so i can more than likely help ya out!

-Delta

I had to do some research on FZAA. I did not know it is in the Congo

Yes, it is. www.vatdrc.com And to DAL727, get lost! hehe, JK. See you on the scopes, Corey.

I too am very insterested in VATSIM, but I don't know what I need to use the program. I guess I'm just confused as to how it really works, especially how I communicate with the planes because I want to control on VATSIM. If someone could drop me a line on how it works I would appreciate it very much!
FC

Do we have to use the real world terminology when communicating? Or the fs atc vocabulary is fine?

Actually is real world aviation phraseology... nicely simulated...

Did you guys try the vatsim.net? On the left side it has links for beginner ATCs and pilots plus all the software you need to have along with manuals. Also your questions are already answered on the VATSIM formus (also on vatsim.net). So if you have a questions about a certain program just go to that section on the forums and check the faqs + a little search and you should get answers.