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ATS Instructions

ATS Instructions is the ATC bible, instructing how to control. It is a gathering of law documents that sets the required standards. 

ATS instructions will tell you:

  • Rules concerning controlling
  • General laws concerning controlling, such as airspace, clearances, etc.
  • General approved Phraseology

ATS Instructions will NOT tell you:

  • Local regulations
  • Tips and tricks
  • Anything VATSIM related

These documents are long and tedious, so we have done you a favor and highlighted all that is considered relevant for VATSIM.

The documents should be studied as you are waiting to commence Pre-Training (1st Stage). Later once you start training the Pre-Training course will reference these documents from time to time. 

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