Join VATSIM, VATeir is the Irish Division of VATSIM. You can register at www.VATSIM.net.

When registered go to Member Services -> Select a Division in a Region. Here select Europe (except UK) division

Download a radar client - Euroscope is the current client of choice - you can find that here - www.EuroScope.hu The Irish controller pack can be found on the VATeir downloads page, a link is available at the very top of this page.

Once you have your VATSIM ID and Password and have downloaded Euroscope you can log on as an observer. You need at least seven days as an observer before you can become a student one.

To become a student one and start you controller training you need to pass a written exam. To do this visit the VATeud training department - this can be found here - VATEUD Training Department - The exams can be found under "Upgrade Request", ( http://www.vateud.org ).

Once you have passed this exam contact training(at)VATeir.com to commence your controller practical training.

In the mean time please join the VATeir forums if you haven't already done so. Your login should be in the format:

FirstName SecondName VATSIM ID, e.g. Joe Bloggs 1022345.