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I built OPS ROOM, a free public beta MSFS utility with VATSIM FIDS and traffic-focused ops tools

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a project called OPS ROOM, and the first public beta is now live on Flightsim.to.

Trailer:
https://youtu.be/duoI\_PiU3Wg

Download:
https://flightsim.to/addon/111241/ops-room-operations-command-centre-public-beta

OPS ROOM is a standalone Windows companion utility for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. The idea is to have an operations-style workspace around the flight, especially for online flying: FIDS, dispatch, briefing, CPDLC, flight watch, GSX workflows, announcements, scratchpad, logbook/PIREP tools, OBS tools and system diagnostics.

The VATSIM side currently includes things like departures/arrivals/prefiles FIDS, network/comms context, flight watch and traffic-focused workflows. There is also an experimental MSFS 2024 camera feature where selected VATSIM traffic from the FIDS page can be watched in the sim camera. That part is still experimental, so I’m not pretending it is perfect yet.

I did use AI to help me build this, but this is not some random “AI Slop”. It has taken a lot of actual testing, debugging and trial/error in the sim. A lot of the hard part was not making the UI, it was chasing weird real-world sim states: SimConnect behaviour, VATSIM traffic matching, GSX timing, aircraft-specific loading flows, PMDG/Fenix/iFly/iniBuilds/FSLabs differences, camera ownership in MSFS 2024, release/reacquire behaviour, and all the small things that only show up when you actually run flights and break things manually.

It is still beta, but I wanted to get it into people’s hands instead of polishing it privately forever.

Current public beta includes:

- VATSIM FIDS departures / arrivals / prefiles
- Dispatch and briefing workspace
- Flight Watch
- Live Map
- Network / Comms
- Datalink tools
- GSX Ground Control workflows
- Cabin announcements
- Procedures, checklists, CPDLC
- Scratchpad with TYPE / PEN / ERASER
- Logbook / PIREP tools
- OBS / streaming tools
- System diagnostics
- Experimental MSFS 2024 camera feature for selected VATSIM traffic

It is not meant to replace SimBrief, vPilot, Navigraph, GSX or your aircraft EFB. It is more like an operations layer around them.

The public beta is free. I’m mainly looking for useful feedback now, especially from people who fly on VATSIM regularly.

If you try it, please mention:

- MSFS 2020 or MSFS 2024
- aircraft used
- whether you were flying on VATSIM
- what worked
- what broke
- what felt confusing
- logs/screenshots if something gets stuck

Known experimental area: the MSFS 2024 camera/traffic watching feature still needs more testing across different setups.

Thanks to anyone who gives it a try. Honest feedback is more useful to me right now than anything else.

u/Accurate-Bedroom-819 — 2 months ago

I built OPS ROOM, a free public beta operations hub for MSFS 2020/2024

Hey everyone,

I’ve been building this as a standalone Windows companion utility for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. The idea is to have an operations-style hub around your flight, instead of jumping between a bunch of separate windows all the time.

It is not meant to replace SimBrief, vPilot, Navigraph, GSX or your aircraft EFB. It is more like an operations layer around them.

Current public beta includes:

- VATSIM FIDS departures / arrivals / prefiles
- Dispatch and briefing workspace
- Flight Watch
- Live Map
- Network / Comms
- Datalink tools
- GSX Ground Control workflows
- Cabin announcements
- Procedures
- Scratchpad with TYPE / PEN / ERASER
- Logbook / PIREP tools
- OBS / streaming tools
- System diagnostics
- Experimental MSFS 2024 camera feature for selected VATSIM traffic spectating

The app is free during public beta. I mainly want people to test it properly and tell me what breaks, what feels useful, and what feels confusing.

If you try it, please mention:
- MSFS 2020 or 2024
- aircraft used
- what worked
- what broke
- logs/screenshots if something gets stuck

OPS ROOM Public Beta is now live on Flightsim.to.

Trailer:
https://youtu.be/duoI\_PiU3Wg

Download:
https://flightsim.to/addon/111241/ops-room-operations-command-centre-public-beta

I know it is still beta, but I wanted to get it into people’s hands instead of polishing it privately forever.

Thanks to anyone who gives it a try.

u/Accurate-Bedroom-819 — 2 months ago
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Amway scam 2026

I would like to raise serious concerns regarding the conduct of Dr. Manisha Khare, Kothrud, Pune ( homeopathy doctor) and the alleged misuse of the trust placed in a doctor by her patient.

A patient was under Dr. Khare's treatment for nearly two years and shared personal, family, and health-related information during the course of treatment. Due to a long-standing family relationship and professional trust, the patient believed that the advice provided was in her best interest.

It is alleged that Dr. Khare later encouraged the patient to join an Amway business without clearly explaining its nature in the beginning. The patient states that the opportunity was presented as a way to help people improve their health rather than as a commercial business venture.

According to the patient, after joining, she was repeatedly encouraged to purchase products, invest time and money and involve friends and family members in the business without actually helping ill health patients. It is also alleged that health concerns were discussed in a manner that created pressure to purchase nutritional products and participate in the business(Motive)

The patient further alleges that when she decided to leave the business because of the toxic nature of Dr Khare and her change in behaviour from a Dr patient relationship to Business and benefits from a patient, she faced emotional pressure, criticism and inappropriate comments regarding her personal circumstances ( Health) from Dr khare on a whats app calls. She also states that her medical treatment was discontinued after she chose not to continue her involvement in the business.

Additional concerns include the alleged refusal to provide written prescriptions, refusal to issue a medical certificate when requested, and providing counselling-related services despite stating that mental health treatment was not within her area of expertise.

If these allegations are true, they raise important questions about professional ethics, conflict of interest and the proper boundaries between medical care and business activities.

Patients trust doctors with their health, personal information, and well-being. That trust should never be used for commercial benefit. These concerns deserve careful review by the appropriate authorities to ensure that patient welfare remains the highest priority.

NOTE

The patient and her mother experienced significant emotional distress during this period. The patient alleges that while she was suffering from anxiety attacks and worsening mental health, which she believes were aggravated by the pressure, criticism, and treatment she received in connection with the Amway business activities, her homeopathic treatment was discontinued. Instead of prioritizing the patient's medical condition and well-being, discussions allegedly became increasingly focused on business-related expectations and participation.

The patient further alleges that she was threatened with "necessary action" by senior Amway authorities if she failed to dedicate sufficient time and effort to the business. Such statements caused additional fear and psychological stress at a time when she was already in a vulnerable condition.

The patient's mother also states that she was informed that she had multiple health concerns and was urged to visit the clinic. According to her account, when she expressed difficulty attending immediately, she was spoken to in an inappropriate and disrespectful manner. Upon visiting the clinic, she expected a medical consultation regarding her health concerns; however, she alleges that the discussion was focused primarily on Amway-related business activities rather than medical evaluation or treatment.

Dr Manisha Khare's Agenda ( not a doctor but a amway business owner)

Concerns Regarding the Promotion of Amway Through the Doctor–Patient Relationship

Based on the experiences described by the patient and her family, the following concerns have been raised:

  1. The products being promoted were perceived as significantly more expensive than comparable alternatives, making them difficult for many patients and families to afford.

  2. The patient believes that individuals facing health challenges, emotional vulnerability, or financial difficulties were particularly targeted for recruitment into the business opportunity.

  3. It is alleged that the commercial nature of the Amway business was not clearly disclosed at the outset, resulting in participants becoming involved before fully understanding the nature of the venture.

  4. The patient felt that the trust developed through the doctor–patient relationship was used to encourage product purchases and participation in business activities, creating a potential conflict between patient welfare and commercial interests.

  5. The patient further alleges that a significant portion of business-related communication took place through WhatsApp calls rather than documented written communication. The patient believes this made it more difficult to maintain a clear record of discussions and instructions.

These concerns warrant careful examination to determine whether appropriate professional boundaries were maintained and whether vulnerable patients were subjected to undue influence or commercial pressure.

Dr Manisha Khare's attitude changed from a Doctor who helps patients to a Business owner who uses patient weakness for their benefits. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

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u/Accurate-Bedroom-819 — 3 months ago

Kudos to Skybound and a request to Mr Simplaza

Skybound are the absolute legends for cracking the “uncrackable” (lmao 🤣) addons for MSFS 2024. We cannot thank them enough for their contribution.
But as they mainly focus of MSFS 2024, there are a lot of us 2020 brokies that rely mainly on Simplaza for our cracks.

This is a humble request to Mr Simplaza (or Skybound) that it would be amazing if we could get the recently cracked ChasePlane, GFX and Rex Atmos for 2020. I understand you have a life outside of this of course, but one can be hopeful 🥲

Again, thank you so much for everything you guys are doing!

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u/Accurate-Bedroom-819 — 3 months ago
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Account suspended for 24 hrs

I’m fairly new to the VATSIM network, and this is a genuine question rather than a rant.

I departed from YBBN with ATC online about 7 hours ago. A couple of hours after departure, ATC went offline, so I continued on advisory. I was regularly checking whether any enroute ATC came online or whether I was entering any active airspace, but there did not appear to be anyone online.

About 30 minutes ago, I stepped away to use the bathroom for around 15–20 minutes. During that time, Singapore CTR tried to contact me at 07:50z, a supervisor was contacted via wallop, the supervisor messaged me at 08:05z, and I was suspended for 24 hours at 08:11z.

I’m trying to understand what I could have done differently to avoid this situation. Should I have sent a message on advisory saying I would be away for about 15 minutes, or should I have disconnected before stepping away? I may be mistaken, but I thought being away for up to 30 minutes was allowed, provided the aircraft was not left unattended for longer than that.

I’d appreciate any clarification or advice, as I want to make sure I handle this correctly in the future.

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u/Accurate-Bedroom-819 — 3 months ago
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Got out of my comfort zone on VATSIM - my first flight with full ATC coverage

After my first VATSIM flight, I did a couple more flights with light traffic and ATC. They went pretty well, but I realized I was still staying in my comfort zone. So I decided to properly challenge myself.

I planned a long-haul flight from KLAX to EDDM, with both airports being super busy and almost full ATC coverage from delivery all the way to center.

I felt confident with the aircraft I was flying. I knew the systems well enough, had my charts ready, and thought I was prepared. But of course, VATSIM always finds a way to teach you something new.

While taxiing at LAX, tower gave me a departure change. Because I was nervous and trying to update everything quickly, I made a stupid mistake: I deleted the MANUAL/vectoring part after takeoff and ended up following the SID instead. KLAX departure called me out for it and told me I shouldn’t be doing that, and that I needed to read the charts properly and understand vectors.

To make it even more stressful, I didn’t get handed over to center, so I was casually flying over Los Angeles at 5,000 ft in A346💀. Center eventually contacted me by text and helped guide me further. I apologized to both controllers, and they got me back on track.

Honestly, after that, I felt pretty scared and almost didn’t want to continue the flight to Munich. But at the same time, this was exactly why I wanted to do this flight: to challenge myself, make mistakes, learn from them, and stop being afraid of busy airspace.

So I continued.

By the time I arrived in Munich, it was also extremely busy because of the weekend, with full ATC coverage again. But this time, I stayed focused, kept my motivation up, and the arrival went really smoothly. It actually gave me a lot of confidence.

Munich was so busy that I got handed over to three different ground controllers while taxiing to the stand, which was honestly really cool and made the whole experience feel incredibly realistic.

The biggest lesson I learned is that mistakes will happen, especially when you’re nervous or flying in busy airspace. But that doesn’t mean you should quit. Apologize, listen, learn, and continue.

For anyone who is scared to fly on VATSIM: if you know your aircraft well, have your charts ready, and are willing to learn, don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone. Controllers are there to help, and most of the time, even when you mess up, you’ll come out of it as a better pilot.

This flight started with stress and self-doubt, but ended with confidence. Definitely one of my most memorable VATSIM experiences so far.

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u/Accurate-Bedroom-819 — 3 months ago
▲ 66 r/VATSIM

I finally did my first proper VATSIM flight today, and I was genuinely nervous and scared before starting.

I had spent hours reading, watching videos, sitting in observer mode, listening to other pilots, checking phraseology, and still felt like I was going to mess something up the moment I pressed PTT. But eventually I just thought, alright, I’ve prepared enough, let’s do it.

And honestly, it went way better than I expected.

I made mistakes, I was definitely overthinking a few things, but the controller was patient and the whole experience felt much smoother once I was actually doing it. Big thanks to the EKCH Tower controller for being calm and helpful, that made a huge difference.

So if anyone else is sitting there in observer mode for hours, waiting until they feel “ready”, you probably already are. Do some basic prep, pick a simple route, don’t be afraid to say “new to VATSIM”, and just give it a go.

It’s honestly one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in the sim so far. ❤️

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u/Accurate-Bedroom-819 — 4 months ago