Pilot Rules.

General conduct

• Pilots must behave professionally and respectfully on the website, Discord, and VATSIM network.
• VATSIM Code of Conduct, Code of Regulations, and local division procedures must be followed at all times.
• Pilots must not use the VA identity to disrupt events, ATC operations, or other network users.
• Harassment, hate speech, abuse, trolling, or impersonation of staff is not permitted.

VATSIM operations

• Use the correct aircraft type, callsign prefix, and filed route when operating VA flights.
• Maintain realistic phraseology and follow ATC instructions where possible.
• Use valid departure and arrival ICAO codes and operate within published network rules.
• Disconnect safely if unable to continue a flight or comply with ATC instructions.

Flight reporting

• Flights should be filed through the approved VA system.
• PIREP data must be accurate and must not be intentionally falsified.
• Staff may reject, invalidate, or review reports that appear unrealistic, duplicated, or abusive.

Events and community flights

• Group flights should be coordinated with published briefing details.
• Pilots should respect event controllers, procedures, and assigned flow restrictions.
• Members are encouraged to participate in training, community events, and VATSIM activities.