Vatsim Germany Knowledgebase Link | Easy & Free
: For new members, the knowledgebase recommends starting at smaller airports like Paderborn/Lippstadt (EDLP) or Niederrhein (EDLV) , where traffic is lower and controllers can offer more assistance.
: Briefings for uncontrolled airfields with AFIS service only. vatsim germany knowledgebase
: Detailed guides for major airports within the three German FIRs: : For new members, the knowledgebase recommends starting
Germany has specific differences from ICAO standard rules. The Knowledgebase serves as a translator for these regulations. : For new members
For pilots, the knowledgebase offers guides on VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) specifically within the German context. This includes understanding the "Transition Altitude" (which is 5,000ft in Germany, unlike the 18,000ft common in North America) and mastering local radio telephony (RT) standards.
