Introduction

Never, under any circumstances, request random transfers to places you do not actually wish to transfer to. This creates unnecessary work for volunteers and there is a 90-day cooldown between all transfers.

This is a simple guide to understanding how VATSIM is structured and how you can be assigned to different Regions, Divisions, and Subdivisions. You should read through this whole chapter before asking for any assistance. Proper points of contact for assistance will be provided on the relevant pages.

VATSIM is divided into Regions, Divisions, and Subdivisions. Not all Divisions have Subdivisions. Subdivisions are usually referred to as vACCs, ARTCCs, or facilities depending on local customs. You should remember that VATSIM has no paid employees, everyone is a volunteer.

• VATSCA or VATSIM Scandinavia is a Subdivision of VATEUD
• VATEUD or VATSIM Europe (except UK) is a Division of VATEMEA
• VATEMEA or VATSIM Europe, Middle East and Africa is a Region of VATSIM

vACC membership is only required for pilot and ATC training. All VATSIM members can fly in our airspace and access all our services.

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