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Events / Re: Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, CA
« on: January 12, 2016, 02:53:00 PM »
Do you happen to have further information regarding start and end times so I can post a supporting staffing request? Thanks Gents!
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Come Fly With Me / Seattle Air Traffic Manager, End of Watch Fly-Out
« on: January 06, 2016, 12:11:19 PM »
Good Afternoon,
As many are aware of, our Air Traffic Manager (Tony Jeppesen) will be leaving his role as with his last day set for January 31st, 2016. In honor of his hard work and dedication to both the ARTCC's and VATUSA's Mission and their success - we are hosting a group fly-out from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) to Spokane International Airport (KGEG) on Thursday January 28th, 2016. We will need to load up many planes with his belongings as he has been hoarding in the ATM office for over 2 years!
Lets fly it back to his home! All are welcome to attend.
Please: If you plan on attending, sign-up in advance at the following link on the ARTCC website.
http://www.zseartcc.org/pilotevents/eventregistration.php?pilot_event_id=211
Route: KSEA BLUIT J12 EPH KGEG
Distance: 196 nm / 362 km
Tony Departure Service Flight; Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 21:00-21:59
As many are aware of, our Air Traffic Manager (Tony Jeppesen) will be leaving his role as with his last day set for January 31st, 2016. In honor of his hard work and dedication to both the ARTCC's and VATUSA's Mission and their success - we are hosting a group fly-out from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) to Spokane International Airport (KGEG) on Thursday January 28th, 2016. We will need to load up many planes with his belongings as he has been hoarding in the ATM office for over 2 years!
Lets fly it back to his home! All are welcome to attend.
Please: If you plan on attending, sign-up in advance at the following link on the ARTCC website.
http://www.zseartcc.org/pilotevents/eventregistration.php?pilot_event_id=211
Route: KSEA BLUIT J12 EPH KGEG
Distance: 196 nm / 362 km
Tony Departure Service Flight; Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 21:00-21:59
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General Discussion / Re: Traffic Patterns
« on: January 05, 2016, 08:17:30 AM »
Jonathan,
That is great! This could be a personal preference to some but, personally I think the Yoke/Rudder Pedal combination will give you the most realistic experience when flying fixed wing aircraft. I had a CH Products Throttle quadrant, Yoke and rudder Pedal setup for the longest time and cannot do more than recommend it.
If you are looking to get the most realistic experience that you can I suggest you begin one of the VATSIM Pilot Training programs (https://www.vatsim.net/pilots/training). This will guide you in the proper direction. You may also want to consider joining a Virtual Airline or FBO to get the community feeling which many real world pilots enjoy as well!
Thank you for reaching out, feel free to message me if you want to speak more!
That is great! This could be a personal preference to some but, personally I think the Yoke/Rudder Pedal combination will give you the most realistic experience when flying fixed wing aircraft. I had a CH Products Throttle quadrant, Yoke and rudder Pedal setup for the longest time and cannot do more than recommend it.
If you are looking to get the most realistic experience that you can I suggest you begin one of the VATSIM Pilot Training programs (https://www.vatsim.net/pilots/training). This will guide you in the proper direction. You may also want to consider joining a Virtual Airline or FBO to get the community feeling which many real world pilots enjoy as well!
Thank you for reaching out, feel free to message me if you want to speak more!
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Events / Sea-Tac Overload!
« on: December 18, 2015, 07:21:45 AM »
Good Evening Seattle now presents Sea-Tac Overload! Come and join us on Saturday January 9th as we host our second annual Sea-Tac Overload. We will be fully staffed at Seattle International Airport (KSEA). This will be a bi-annual event where the Seattle ARTCC will be staffing as many positions within the Seattle S46 TRACON as possible. Some airports include KPAE, KOLM, KRNT, KBFI, KSEA, KOLM, KPWT, and KTCM! Plan to fly IFR/VFR (Dependent on conditions) local or long-haul! The airspace will be inundated with traffic so plan for a professional realistic night of fun and adventure!
Event start: 2000 EST / 1700 PST Event End: 0000 EST / 2100 PST
AirNav Link: http://www.airnav.com/airport/sea
New for some! - Three Runway Scenery: https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/10948/afcad-file-for-ksea-updated/
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Events / Friday Night Operations (KSEA)
« on: December 18, 2015, 07:14:42 AM »
Fri, Feb 19, 2016
23:30 GMT - 04:30 GMT
18:30EST-23:30EST
23:30 GMT - 04:30 GMT
18:30EST-23:30EST
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is that time of year again! Friday Night Operations will be hosted in VATUSAs Seattle ARTCC on February 19th 2016. We will be featuring Seattle Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) for all arriving and departing aircraft. Expect heavy traffic congestion, and a challenge even for the most skilled controllers and pilots. We will be staffing up minor field internal to the S46 as well, IFR as well as VFR traffic is encouraged.
If you are affiliated with a Virtual Airline and plan on coordinating a fly-in/out please e-mail [email protected] to notify. You will also be featured on the Seattle ARTCC's event posting as an ARTCC Supporter.
AirNav Link: http://www.airnav.com/airport/sea
New for some! - Three Runway Scenery: https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/10948/afcad-file-for-ksea-updated/
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General Discussion / Re: What ARTCC?
« on: December 16, 2015, 09:55:42 AM »
Alex,
This is a tough question. Every ARTCC in a sense has a grace period in which you will need to catch up on your studies and get up to speed on the new policies and regulations included in the 7110.65 since your last time controlling. You need to simply ask yourself, what do you want to get out of it? There are benefits in each and every ARTCC and they vary, but one thing to keep in mind is that we all have the same expectations - and that is professionalism, realism and just as important, enjoyment. I suggest you hop on VRC/ASRC/Euroscope and observe traffic patterns, activity and talk to some controllers personally and ask what they like/dislike about their ARTCC. I am sure you will find what you are looking for, just have an open mind and be committed to the ARTCC mission and you will succeed. Let me know if you have any further questions!
This is a tough question. Every ARTCC in a sense has a grace period in which you will need to catch up on your studies and get up to speed on the new policies and regulations included in the 7110.65 since your last time controlling. You need to simply ask yourself, what do you want to get out of it? There are benefits in each and every ARTCC and they vary, but one thing to keep in mind is that we all have the same expectations - and that is professionalism, realism and just as important, enjoyment. I suggest you hop on VRC/ASRC/Euroscope and observe traffic patterns, activity and talk to some controllers personally and ask what they like/dislike about their ARTCC. I am sure you will find what you are looking for, just have an open mind and be committed to the ARTCC mission and you will succeed. Let me know if you have any further questions!
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Virtual Airlines / Re: Beast Coast Virtual Air Services (start-up)
« on: December 09, 2015, 09:14:51 AM »
Ryan,
First of all thank you for taking the initiative in starting a Virtual Airline. I have some feedback if you are interested, from an outside perspective. If in fact you are please shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]. I do not want to inundate you with input that you may not want. Hope all is well.
Good luck.
First of all thank you for taking the initiative in starting a Virtual Airline. I have some feedback if you are interested, from an outside perspective. If in fact you are please shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]. I do not want to inundate you with input that you may not want. Hope all is well.
Good luck.
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The Control Room Floor / Re: VRC Flight Strips...
« on: December 08, 2015, 01:39:10 PM »
Mr. Gaupin,
This seems like an issue that would most accurately be resolved by Metacraft/VRC development personnel. They have a forum for questions regarding usage/bug issues and reports. I placed the link below for you. It looks like you have tried to reach out to them, if Ross is unable to help you - it most likely is a system capability issue. Please let us know if you find any specifics out on the issue.
All the best,
Chris
http://www1.metacraft.com/VRC/forums/
Related Post(s):
http://www1.metacraft.com/VRC/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3602&highlight=flight+strips
This seems like an issue that would most accurately be resolved by Metacraft/VRC development personnel. They have a forum for questions regarding usage/bug issues and reports. I placed the link below for you. It looks like you have tried to reach out to them, if Ross is unable to help you - it most likely is a system capability issue. Please let us know if you find any specifics out on the issue.
All the best,
Chris
http://www1.metacraft.com/VRC/forums/
Related Post(s):
http://www1.metacraft.com/VRC/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3602&highlight=flight+strips
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The Control Room Floor / Re: RW: Archie League Medal of Safety Winners for 2015 Announced
« on: December 03, 2015, 09:25:18 AM »
This is a great article. Thanks for sharing Don!
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Events / Re: Anchorage Infiltration
« on: November 30, 2015, 12:23:28 PM »
ZSE will have KSEA staffed to support your event.
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Events / S46 Saturday Night Ops
« on: November 02, 2015, 07:22:03 AM »
Good Evening Seattle now presents Seattle Saturday Night Operations! Come and join us on Saturday January 9th as we host our first Saturday Night Operation. We will be fully staffed at Seattle International Airport (KSEA). This will be a bi-annual event where the Seattle ARTCC will be staffing as many positions within the Seattle S46 TRACON as possible. Some airports include KPAE, KOLM, KRNT, KBFI, KSEA, KOLM, KPWT, and KTCM! Plan to fly IFR/VFR (Dependent on conditions) local or long-haul! The airspace will be inundated with traffic so plan for a professional realistic night of fun and adventure!
Event start: 2000 EST / 1700 PST
Event End: 0000 EST / 2100 PST
Event start: 2000 EST / 1700 PST
Event End: 0000 EST / 2100 PST
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Events / Good Evening Seattle: Crossfire!
« on: November 02, 2015, 06:52:51 AM »
Come and join us on Sunday December 6th 2015 as our Events Department hosts Good Evening Seattle, Crossfire Edition! In this edition of Good Evening Seattle, we will be putting our controllers and pilots to the test by crossfiring between Portland International Airport (KPDX) and Seattle International Airport (KSEA). Expect an action packed busy airspace - its going to be one of those nights folks! The event begins at 1600 EST/1300 PST and will last until 2000 EST/1700PST!
KSEA - KPDX: ~ 40 minutes
Distance: 112NM
Altitude - Odd
Route: SEA BUWZO KRATR2
KPDX-KSEA: ~40 minutes
Distance 113 NM
Altitude - Even
Route: PTLD1 OLM OLM1
AIRNav Reference: http://www.airnav.com/airport/kpdx
AIRNav Reference: http://www.airnav.com/airport/ksea
ARTCC Page: http://www.zseartcc.org/
Optional Pilot Registration: http://www.zseartcc.org/pilotevents/eventregistration.php?pilot_event_id=210
KSEA - KPDX: ~ 40 minutes
Distance: 112NM
Altitude - Odd
Route: SEA BUWZO KRATR2
KPDX-KSEA: ~40 minutes
Distance 113 NM
Altitude - Even
Route: PTLD1 OLM OLM1
AIRNav Reference: http://www.airnav.com/airport/kpdx
AIRNav Reference: http://www.airnav.com/airport/ksea
ARTCC Page: http://www.zseartcc.org/
Optional Pilot Registration: http://www.zseartcc.org/pilotevents/eventregistration.php?pilot_event_id=210
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Events / Pilot Event Survey (ZSE)
« on: October 30, 2015, 09:07:56 AM »
Good day!
Seattle ARTCC's Event's Department is currently conducting an end of the year review. In order to properly make adjustments so we may improve the Events you see at Seattle please take a moment to complete the short 5 multiple choice question survey below. All feedback is much appreciated. We are here to serve our pilots, please contribute today!
Seattle ARTCC's Event's Department is currently conducting an end of the year review. In order to properly make adjustments so we may improve the Events you see at Seattle please take a moment to complete the short 5 multiple choice question survey below. All feedback is much appreciated. We are here to serve our pilots, please contribute today!
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Events / Seattle Suicide Operations!
« on: October 16, 2015, 06:47:33 AM »~~~Ghost Noises~~~
It is that time of year again! With Halloween coming up at the end of this month, VATUSA's Seattle ARTCC is gearing up for our new annual Seattle Suicide Operations. The event will feature the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (KSEA). We will have our lights on for "trick or treater's" on Thursday October 29th from 2100EST - 2300EST.
However be aware that in light of Halloween being just three short days later, we will be operating under Suicide Operations. Seattle will be landing and departing not 3, not 2 but only 1 runway - with traffic landing and departing in both directions. Keep in mind, quality of control will not be hindered during this event, and Seattle ARTCC continues to strive for professionalism. Take a break from your routine flights and come by the Seattle ARTCC this Halloween and test your fate with our first annual Seattle Suicide Operations event!
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Events / Good Evening ZSE: Spokane Edition
« on: September 30, 2015, 07:06:13 AM »This will be our first stop in our Showcase Seattle series where we will be featuring several airfields around Seattle ARTCC's airspace during our weekly Good Evening Seattle event block. This week (October 15th, 2015) we will be featuring Spokane International Airport (KGEG). Spokane International Airport is a commercial airport about 5 miles west of downtown Spokane. It is the primary airport for Spokane, Eastern Washington, Coeur d'Alene, and North Idaho. The event begins promptly at 2100EST / 9:00PM EST and ends at 2300EST 11:00PM EST.
The short event time ensures that all positions are to be staffed during the block - the late start time also gives pilots the ability to fly in from a variety of destinations within a 2 hour arrival window.
Sponsored Route: KSEA-KGEG / EST, 45 Minutes
SEA4 EPH ZOOMR ZOOMR1
(http://www.airnav.com/airport/kgeg)
Note: During our Good Evening Seattle Series we will be utilizing sponsored routing. For the designated routing - full ATC services will be available from engine start to stop. Plan on an action packed airspace!