VATSIM First Wings. Russia.

Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you haven't got what it takes yet? Then this is the event for you!

At busy airports, or events, it can be a little tricky to learn and get used to the pace. To help overcome that VATSIM created the First Wings events, dedicated to helping pilots get used to the phraseology, the procedures, and what is expected of them.

This edition is a two-way event, you have the flexibility to choose your direction of travel. You can depart from Baku (UBBB) and arrive in Sochi (URSS), or do it the other way around, with flights operating between 16:00 and 18:00 (UTC). ATC will be available in the FIRs until 20:00 UTC to assist both departing and arriving flights. You can access the briefing via this link vats.im/fw-pb_russia. Remember, to secure your slots, you'll need to book through booking.vatsim.net.

Both before and during the event experienced and patient controllers and pilots will be on the VATSIM Discord to help answer any questions you have. You may join the discord through community.vatsim.net. If you do not use Discord, VATSIM Supervisors will be on hand during the events, and can at any time be reached via a .wallop.

These events will from now on be held on a regular basis, with one edition occurring on the second weekend of each month. To allow everyone to participate, regardless of their timezone, the location of the event rotates every month, passing through all corners of the World.

Recommended routes:

URSS - UBBB:  TABAN N166 OGMOS B143 IDLER M747 LUSAL N319 PENOB T447 INSAN

UBBB - URSS:  RASAM N199 LUSAL N319 ADEKI L850 BANUT

See you in the skies!