IVAO or PilotEdge?

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  1. Toblerone

    Toblerone Man of the globe Donator

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    Since I already own VATSim and FSX, which should I get?

    IVAO:
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    PilotEdge:
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    Upsides and downsides are..
    PilotEdge:
    1. ATC presence is guaranteed during the network’s published operating hours. This is achieved by compensating the controllers for their work.
    2. ATC quality is guaranteed by way of a rigorous Quality Assurance process that is simply not practical to implement on the hobbyist networks. Controllers are hand-picked to join PilotEdge, while all-volunteer networks are obliged to work with literally anyone who wishes to try their hand at becoming a controller
    3. Traffic density is greatly increased as a result of the following measures:
      1. Rather than attempting to provide coverage across the world, PilotEdge serves a limited geographical area. This effectively compacts traffic that would have been spread out across the continent into a smaller region.
      2. Real-world airspace is full of seemingly random VFR traffic that is “squawking VFR and not talking to anyone.” While other online networks have almost no traffic of this nature, PilotEdge employs a system that generates “drone” aircraft matching this profile, based on actual flights that were conducted by real people on the network. Drone aircraft are indistinguishable from human-controlled aircraft in their appearance and behavior. (The drones remain clear of Class A/B/C/D airspace, where they would otherwise be communicating with ATC.)
      3. Events that are properly organized have the power to transform the experience for online pilots. PilotEdge will use highly-focused, well-publicized online events to encourage pilots to fly within specific areas, during specific times. Events will be held on a regular basis.
    4. PilotEdge is tailored to a specific audience: real-world pilots (and flight simulation enthusiasts up for the challenge of flying in a virtual environment designed to support real-world training and proficiency). The monthly subscription fee is likely to deter anyone that falls outside of this profile.
    5. PilotEdge models two-way VHF radio operations, including transmission/reception limits based on altitude, and non-towered CTAFs. Pilots set the real-world frequency for the facility they want to reach. If the facility is in range and open (based on the overlap of real-world operating hours and the network’s operating hours), pilots will receive a response from someone serving that role. The system even takes into account the real-world transmitter locations for each facility. For example, it will be difficult to maintain contact with an Enroute facility when flying out of some remote airports. Pilots will actually need to climb higher before they are able to start working with the controllers … just like in the real world.

    IVAO:
    Same thing practically..
     
  2. Strikyn

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    Honestly, if there are the same pros and cons on two different networks, it doesn't matter which one you would choose

    for me, personally, I would choose IVAO.


    look at the title.
     
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  3. Toblerone

    Toblerone Man of the globe Donator

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    I chose to get IVAO

    /c
     
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