VATSIM Rules and Regulations

Real World

The Definitions General Operating and Flight Rules General Provisions Authority of Pilot in Command. Endangering of Safety. Flight Crew Duties of pilot in command with regards to flight preparation. Duties of pilot in command with regards to flight operations. Documentation and Records. Air traffic service flight plans. Aircraft checklists. Logbooks. Equipment Aircraft operating lights. Equipment for Aircraft operating under VFR. Equipment for Aircraft operating under IFR. Additional equipment needed for Single pilot operation with IFR. Rules of the Air Part 1 Right of Way Aircraft speed. Taxi Rules. Operating on and in the vicinity of an aerodrome Reporting position Radio communication in controlled airspace. Radio communication in advisory airspace. Compliance with Air Traffic Control and Instructions. Prohibited and restricted areas. PART 2 VISUAL FLIGHT RULES. Visibility and cloud distance. Special VFR weather minima. Responsibility whether VFR are allowed. PART 3 INTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES Compliance Changing from IFR to VFR IFR procedures Heights,Instrument Approach and Departure Procedures – Minimum heights Semi-Circular Rule Operations Preflight selection of Aerodromes Planning IFR. Planning VFR. Meterological conditions General Operating rules for low visibility. Aerodrome consideration for low visibility operations. Porcedures for low visibility operations

Airlaw (Simplified Real World)