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News / Re: Houston Hires Unpaid Intern for DATM Position
« on: October 23, 2019, 09:35:30 PM »
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News / Re: Boston (ZBW) has a New ATM!
« on: August 12, 2018, 03:26:44 PM »
Did April Fools come early? 
Congrats!
Congrats!
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News / Re: New Facility Engineer in Paradise
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:21:08 AM »
Whoops! Are we sure this is the right Harry?
Congrats, Veggie Tales!
Congrats, Veggie Tales!
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News / Re: Jacksonville has a new Air Traffic Manager
« on: July 26, 2018, 11:51:35 PM »
CONGRATS!
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General Discussion / Re: PLEASE VOTE: Guam or Hawaii for July 6 FNO?
« on: June 18, 2018, 08:09:17 AM »Toby,
If you do PGUM please coordinate with VATJPN and VATSEA to get RJJJ and RPHI support. They will see a significant increase in departure traffic.
This is part of the plan already if we choose to go with Guam. Thank you for the kind suggestion.
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News / Re: Honolulu's New Events Coordinator...Dilly Dilly!
« on: June 11, 2018, 10:52:14 PM »
One too many Pina Coladas before choosing a candidate, TR? 
Congrats, Dillon!
Congrats, Dillon!
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The Control Room Floor / Re: There are two types of controllers...
« on: May 20, 2018, 02:44:10 PM »
Like Toby, I'm also a little late to the party guess we're still stuck on Honolulu time.
Sorry if this opinion has already been iterated in this post, but it is one I strongly believe.
It's VATSIM
At the end of the day when you break it down to the bare bones, this network doesn't exist without pilots flying on the network. The moment we have no pilots we are no longer Air Traffic Controllers or Air Traffic Suggesters, we are Air Traffic guys sitting behind a computer looking at a blank and virtual radar display with no traffic to control. Our goal is to ensure that we are providing a realistic but enjoyable network.
I do understand your opinions that we are not customer service representatives, but I inherently think that is incorrect. VATSIM Controllers need pilots to be able to control; however, pilots do not need VATSIM to fly, it's simply a service they use because it is enjoyable. The moment the service becomes unenjoyable, they will be onto the next bigger brighter service.
I can tell you from my experiences I would much prefer flying with a control who understands what the reality of the network as is and provides a realistic and ENJOYABLE experience, rather than a controller who is controlling as if this is his final practical exam for his radar class at ERAU or UND who doesn't give a darn about the pilots.
If you are more concerned with how many quotations you recited out of the 7110.65 on frequency rather than the enjoyment of the pilots on the network, it's time for you to get called up to The Show and apply for the FAA.
We are volunteers for the pilots plain and simple.
Realism and instruction are important and I understand their great value to the network. However, nothing should ever take a backseat to the people that allow us to be able to use that realism and instruction.
Sorry if this opinion has already been iterated in this post, but it is one I strongly believe.
It's VATSIM
At the end of the day when you break it down to the bare bones, this network doesn't exist without pilots flying on the network. The moment we have no pilots we are no longer Air Traffic Controllers or Air Traffic Suggesters, we are Air Traffic guys sitting behind a computer looking at a blank and virtual radar display with no traffic to control. Our goal is to ensure that we are providing a realistic but enjoyable network.
I do understand your opinions that we are not customer service representatives, but I inherently think that is incorrect. VATSIM Controllers need pilots to be able to control; however, pilots do not need VATSIM to fly, it's simply a service they use because it is enjoyable. The moment the service becomes unenjoyable, they will be onto the next bigger brighter service.
I can tell you from my experiences I would much prefer flying with a control who understands what the reality of the network as is and provides a realistic and ENJOYABLE experience, rather than a controller who is controlling as if this is his final practical exam for his radar class at ERAU or UND who doesn't give a darn about the pilots.
If you are more concerned with how many quotations you recited out of the 7110.65 on frequency rather than the enjoyment of the pilots on the network, it's time for you to get called up to The Show and apply for the FAA.
We are volunteers for the pilots plain and simple.
Realism and instruction are important and I understand their great value to the network. However, nothing should ever take a backseat to the people that allow us to be able to use that realism and instruction.
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News / Paradise's New FE
« on: March 04, 2018, 11:29:39 AM »
Ladies and gentlemen (mainlanders included 
), please join me in congratulating Israel Reyes as he joins the HCF team in the capacity of Facility Engineer.
Israel has previously served as a mentor and FE in Honolulu and is ready to get back to work Making Paradise Great Again !
E Komo Mai, Israel!
), please join me in congratulating Israel Reyes as he joins the HCF team in the capacity of Facility Engineer.Israel has previously served as a mentor and FE in Honolulu and is ready to get back to work Making Paradise Great Again !
E Komo Mai, Israel!
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News / Re: Atlanta has a new EC
« on: February 20, 2018, 02:07:53 PM »
Salary increase! Congrats!
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News / Re: ZFW Has a New DATM!
« on: February 19, 2018, 11:26:42 AM »
Great pick! Good luck Mark!