The missed approach fix (MINOE) when flying the missed approach procedure as published becomes your clearance limit, unless you have received a further IFR clearance by ATC prior to reaching the missed approach fix. I would expect the pilot to react in accordance with the AIM 4-4-3 e. 3. which states the following:

e. Holding Instructions
3. If no holding pattern is charted and holding instructions have not been issued, the pilot should ask ATC for holding instructions prior to reaching the fix. This procedure will eliminate the possibility of an aircraft entering a holding pattern other than that desired by ATC. If unable to obtain holding instructions prior to reaching the fix (due to frequency congestion, stuck microphone, etc.), hold in a standard pattern on the course on which you approached the fix and request further clearance as soon as possible. In this event, the altitude/flight level of the aircraft at the clearance limit will be protected so that separation will be provided as required.

Great question, Tom!

What service would they be providing VATSIM pilots? Same as in the world (opening and closing VFR flight plans, providing weather information, etc.) or did you have other or further tasks in mind?

Congratulations, Ryan!

Congratulations, Camden. Enjoy the leather seat and new coffee machine in the ATM office. 

I look forward to this meet and greet event. Thanks to VATUSA for organizing it and to Kyle for taking the time to be there.

Ryan, I am fairly sure Davor mentioned the common sense part in a more general way, i.e. it would not be common sense if a controller would wallop for a SUP if a pilot does not respond within 30 seconds after the first contact me request of the controller.

This is to wish to all who celebrate it a happy 4th of July. Hope you get to enjoy some time with the family, some good food and fireworks.

Very valid points being brought up here.

Of course, and I am sure everyone understands, VATSIM staff members, directors, supervisors, managers etc. have to occasionally discuss topics which are not so nice. But for that there are separate locked channels in TeamSpeak or other software such as Skype can be used also, as to not share such information with the public where it doesn't belong. As a perfect example the Code of Regulations allows for Executive Sessions during meetings of the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee, which are not shared in the later posted meeting minutes.

But cursing, degrading or otherwise talking bad about anything on VATSIM doesn't belong somewhere where its open to all. As the saying goes... "if you don't have anything good to say, don't say it"

This of course does not include constructive criticism, which is welcome at all times.

I have asked many people to see the VATSIM community like a virtual family. If we all work together, help each other, support each other, having the elder guide the younger (VATSIM experience wise), wishing each other well, that is the best way to a good and a friendly, inviting community.


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