Both mean the same and can be used interchangeably

Contact means to listen to the frequency, while "Monitor" means to actively communicate

Contact means to actively communicate, while "Monitor" means to listen to the frequency

Contact is used for ground communication, while "Monitor" is for airborne communication

Practice flying the aircraft online between two quiet airports without a lot of traffic.

Practice flying the aircraft offline using visual flight rules.

Practice flying offline simulating the type of flight you'd like to conduct on the network.

Practice flying the aircraft online in an area that does not currently have ATC coverage.

To declare emergencies whenever necessary

To ensure they are not squawking standby

To make timely contact with appropriate air traffic controllers

To simulate aircraft without a transponder

It prevents pilots from simulating emergencies

It reduces the workload of air traffic controllers

It ensures fair and equal treatment of all flights

It allows for more efficient air traffic control

It indicates the aircraft's model and manufacturer.

It provides information about the pilot's experience level.

It is used to identify the aircraft's flight path.

It denotes the aircraft's registration location and is specific to the aircraft.

Disconnect from the network

Notify other pilots

Pause the simulation

Leave it running

Practice flying the aircraft online between two quiet airports without a lot of traffic.

Practice flying the aircraft offline using visual flight rules.

Practice flying offline simulating the type of flight you'd like to conduct on the network.

Practice flying the aircraft online in an area that does not currently have ATC coverage.

At any point when required for specialized practice

Only when simulating crisis situations such as hijacks

Only if approved by air traffic control, and must be terminated if directed by ATC

When operating in uncontrolled airspace without ATC

Connect to the network without a flight plan.

Review the aircraft's basic operations, file a flight plan, and familiarize themselves with VATSIM regulations.

Focus solely on learning the aircraft's automation systems.

Rely on other pilots for guidance during the flight.