# Pausing Your Sim

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As long as you’re flying offline and don’t do anything to interrupt the operation of ACARS, you may pause your flight and resume it at any time afterwards *without* penalty.

If you’re flying online in a simulated, real-world environment, though, the controllers at *IVAO*, *PilotEdge*, or *VATSIM* will likely not be as accommodating. They typically do not allow flights to be paused.