Today S56 gave my flight to MCI direct PWE. Not sure what coordination was involved, if any, but thought it was interesting to see as I was browsing this thread. That goes across ZLC, ZDV, and a chunk of ZMP.

I personally only ever give a direct to something on the border of my airspace, or the transition to the STAR if they're arriving in a neighboring ARTCC. I only coordinate when it's busy and I don't want to cause problems.

We will have coverage for those who wish to fly the SFO - FAT/RNO routes, but delays would be likely I suggest flying out of SJC as our resources will be more pointed towards event facilities.

I want to clarify this for all pilots, SFO is not part of this event and thus will have extremely limited staffing. All pilots can expect delays that could be significant if trying to fly to or from SFO, depending on traffic levels. We highly suggest you fly to or from one of our event airports (SJC/RNO/FAT).

Thanks for your understanding

ZOA is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Facility Engineer.

Job Description:

• Answers directly to the Air Traffic Manager (ATM).
• Assists Senior Staff in developing ARTCC SOP's and LOA's.
• Maintains the Video Maps, POF and Alias files for ATC Clients.
• Maintains the vATIS configuration files.
• Coordinates with adjoining ARTCCs to maintain inter-facility LOAs and Frequency use.
• Coordinates monthly AIRAC cycle updates affecting the ARTCC operations.
• Maintains activity as a controller.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold an S2 Rating or Higher.
• Candidate must be in good standing with ZOA ARTCC/ Current Home ARTCC, and VATSIM/VATUSA.
• Ability to lead
• Have extensive knowledge of VRC, vATIS, vERAM, and vSTARS
• Must have knowledge of obtaining resource materials to produce Sector, POF and Alias files.
• Energy and commitment to the facility and position.

Not Required but Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as an ARTCC Staff Member.
• Ability to create Tower Trainer/ ACSIM files for training purposes
• Ability to create Euroscope files for training purposes.
• Basic HTML knowledge.
• Experience in any of the following: Python, Java, C#/C++, PHP.
• Interested candidates should understand that this is not an entry level position. The workload is considerable and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements should consider applying.

Please send the following to [email protected] no later than 3/1/2020

-List of qualifications/ Resume
-Candidates from outside ZOA must submit a Letter of Recommendation.

Qualified candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Just a note for everyone, this is going to be our first time using Google Meet so please bare with us. It lacks the flexibility of our previous system, Zoom.
We will have zoom ready in case we encounter issues, but as it only provides for 40 minute meeting lengths we may need to get a little creative.

Have you considered Discord? You can "Go Live" in a server voice channel and share your screen. We used this with a ZOA meeting recently and it worked out alright.

ZOA prefers the power company doesn't cut the power. 

Should be a fun event, see you guys on the scopes!

I think the slide might be worded poorly, but basically it works like this...

KSFO 102056Z 27013KT 10SM FEW007 SCT022 SCT035 24/15 A2999 RMK
    AO2 SLP156 T02440150 50004

In the first paragraph I think they are talking about the visibility out the window, known as prevailing visibility and sometimes minimum visibility. This is how far you can see from the reporting point. We measure that in Statue Miles and it appears in both a METAR and a TAF. In the above example it is reporting that you can see 10SM from the reporting point on the field.

It doesn't seem to mention RVR at all, but just know that during bad weather you will see something like R01L/0600V1000FT which is giving you the RVR for the specified runway. I'm not sure if RVR is in the purview of that lesson so I won't get too into it, but just be aware it is a thing and hopefully you'll learn about that later on in training.

KSFO 102056Z 27013KT 10SM FEW007 SCT022 SCT035 24/15 A2999 RMK
    AO2 SLP156 T02440150 50004

The second paragraph I think is referring to the sky conditions. In the above METAR example it is reporting few clouds at 700 AGL, scattered 2,200 AGL, and scattered 3,500 AGL. I am not sure why it says MSL, but a METAR and TAF report AGL.

The last blurb is about vertical visibility, also known as indefinite ceiling (VV) and is reported in hundreds of feet. So VV002 is 200 feet.

Hope that helps!

Quote from: Ryan Parry on July 18, 2019, 11:44:19 PM

Speaking of TMU maps....I can't modify the ZOA maps and the website is calling me Dave.  Are we no longer using these or is this some sort of bug?

Seems like something on the site broke...I assigned an exam last night, and it called me Dave with that error message, but still assigned the exam..then told the student the same thing when he submitted it, but still submitted it..

Funny, after reading this is sounds like there is an issue with the site, so I tried to submit a formal ticket and.....I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.

Blake pls halp