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Simple Insanity / Re: Check this out guys!
« on: March 17, 2017, 03:28:08 PM »
Congratulations! Now on to the next level!
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The Flight Deck / Re: What Simulator
« on: March 14, 2017, 03:09:15 PM »
Which license version of P3D is everyone talking about?
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The Flight Deck / Re: How/Why/When of Initial Contact w/ ATC (A look at COC)
« on: March 13, 2017, 04:07:21 PM »
I don't see where the pilot has much cause to complain that they don't know when ATC is available. I understand VATSPY isn't that accurate and there isn't anything else out there to tell a pilot exactly when they enter or leave a specific airspace, but VATSPY still gives you a good idea of where you are. And there are still other things that give a pilot good idea of what's going on.
I haven't used any program but vPilot for a while now so my memory is a bit weak on this, but I do know that vPilot lists the ATC that is online and in range. I seem to recall that FSInn and Squawkbox do that as well, right?? I also wonder that if you see someone online and you know your route well enough to estimate if and when you may be crossing into that controlled airspace. Not to mention you have the opportunity to tune in a frequency and listen in to hear what the story is around you.
So where's the excuse I didn't know you were online? That being said, I will absolutely send a contact me if I have to. The pilot may not want to simulate live traffic but I sure as heck do and I will not let some inconsiderate [person] ruin my time online if I can help it.
I haven't used any program but vPilot for a while now so my memory is a bit weak on this, but I do know that vPilot lists the ATC that is online and in range. I seem to recall that FSInn and Squawkbox do that as well, right?? I also wonder that if you see someone online and you know your route well enough to estimate if and when you may be crossing into that controlled airspace. Not to mention you have the opportunity to tune in a frequency and listen in to hear what the story is around you.
So where's the excuse I didn't know you were online? That being said, I will absolutely send a contact me if I have to. The pilot may not want to simulate live traffic but I sure as heck do and I will not let some inconsiderate [person] ruin my time online if I can help it.
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General Discussion / Cross the Pond Westbound 2017 Voting Now Open
« on: February 20, 2017, 09:39:47 PM »
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General Discussion / Re: CTP|Westbound bookings question.
« on: February 20, 2017, 09:37:59 PM »
There will be an announcement when they open booking. It is usually about a week ahead of time and you don't need to keep an eye on social media to know what's going on. The VATSIM forum will be filled with discussions regarding the event. Keep an eye open there.
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General Discussion / ZOA FNO Success!
« on: February 19, 2017, 01:07:43 PM »
Although I was unable to attend the event I have heard nothing but wonderful things about how well it went. Traffic levels were apparently way higher than expected and the weather was as poor as it could be, so help was provided by surrounding ARTCC's as well. I understand that controllers and pilots all adapted to circumstances that made them think out of the box, and did so with professionalism and courtesy.
For those of you who did attend I would love to hear some more stories of your experience, for the ones I have heard so far have just blown me away!
For those of you who did attend I would love to hear some more stories of your experience, for the ones I have heard so far have just blown me away!
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News / Re: ZNY has a new DATM!
« on: February 16, 2017, 12:56:55 PM »
Congratulations Karl. It's been great to see you back and taking an active roll again. Who knew that when you took your N90 exam it would lead to this!! 
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General Discussion / Re: Photoshop aviation art
« on: February 11, 2017, 07:52:19 PM »
Oh the possibilities!
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General Discussion / Re: WorldFlight in the USA
« on: January 17, 2017, 03:21:36 PM »
Thank you Trevor. That certainly makes a lot more sense.
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News / Re: New ATM at ZOB
« on: January 15, 2017, 07:40:21 PM »
Congratulations Charles! Looking forward to seeing those ideas implemented!
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Events / Re: FNO: West Coast Showdown
« on: December 16, 2016, 10:08:20 PM »
And still going strong almost 4 hours later!