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VATCAN

VATSIM Canada
The Canadian subdivision of VATSIM, overseeing FIRs like CZQM.


VATSIM

Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network 
An online flight simulation network where virtual pilots and controllers interact worldwide.


VFR

Visual Flight Rules 
Regulations allowing a pilot to operate an aircraft in weather conditions generally clear enough to fly visually


VHF

Very High Frequency
Radio frequencies between 118.000 and 136.995 MHz, used for most civil aviation communications.


VOR

VHF Omnidirectional Range 
A type of ground-based navigational aid that provides azimuth (directional) information to aircraft.


VTOL

Vertical Takeoff and Landing 
Aircraft capable of taking off and landing vertically (e.g., helicopters, tilt-rotors).