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Simple Insanity / Taking matters into their own hands...
« on: November 27, 2014, 08:48:55 AM »
I can remember times when I would have liked to do that with our grumbling, whining, never happy pax!
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General Discussion / Thank you, Veterans!
« on: November 11, 2014, 08:50:40 AM »
Veterans are the strength of our nation. We owe them a staggering debt, throughout the history of this country.
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Events / Cross the Pacific WB 2014 - Why was it never promoted?
« on: November 02, 2014, 07:35:08 PM »
That ^^ is the polite response.
The fact is that an enhanced staffing level was requested for this non-event, and several individuals underwent special training to staff Oceanic positions for it. The organizers seriously dropped the ball here and future requests will have to be carefully considered.
The fact is that an enhanced staffing level was requested for this non-event, and several individuals underwent special training to staff Oceanic positions for it. The organizers seriously dropped the ball here and future requests will have to be carefully considered.
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General Discussion / Cross the Pond 2014
« on: October 27, 2014, 06:34:54 AM »
Well done guys! That's what it's all about. [img]http://www.ltaviation.com/images/goodjob.gif\\\" border=\\\"0\\\" class=\\\"linked-image\\\" /]
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General Discussion / Our Teamspeak Environments are in Shambles
« on: June 12, 2014, 07:22:53 AM »
There is, and always has been a sort of a team mentality in the various ARTCC teamspeak servers ... ours is better than theirs, etc. Some of that can be a good thing. A little healthy competition can drive a desire to improve. In fact, when the discussion is oriented toward particular practices or failures by a neighboring ARTCC, it can trigger changes and improvements. That's the constructive side.
Over time I've seen very derogatory discussions develop on teamspeak, and ARTCC senior staff nip it in the bud, maintaining a civil atmosphere. But if this is allowed to get out of hand, the result is as Zachary described, and that's not good for an abundance of reasons. But there are other facilities where such is not the case, and even the senior staff participate or even foster the negative environment. A lot of folks simply do not wish to be around that kind of negativity, and as described, will leave for some other endeavor ... and that's our loss as a community.
To hit the second part of the OP's comments, the implications for staff members are very basic: If you are now or become a staff member, it is your obligation to set the example for the rest; what you do, they will do. As was previously said, if there is a genuine need to discuss negative matters, take them private. Think of how you are influencing others. Simple.
Hopefully this very timely discussion will help to end that type of activity. If you refuse to participate, that's a start. It's so much easier to be positive and constructive.
Over time I've seen very derogatory discussions develop on teamspeak, and ARTCC senior staff nip it in the bud, maintaining a civil atmosphere. But if this is allowed to get out of hand, the result is as Zachary described, and that's not good for an abundance of reasons. But there are other facilities where such is not the case, and even the senior staff participate or even foster the negative environment. A lot of folks simply do not wish to be around that kind of negativity, and as described, will leave for some other endeavor ... and that's our loss as a community.
To hit the second part of the OP's comments, the implications for staff members are very basic: If you are now or become a staff member, it is your obligation to set the example for the rest; what you do, they will do. As was previously said, if there is a genuine need to discuss negative matters, take them private. Think of how you are influencing others. Simple.
Hopefully this very timely discussion will help to end that type of activity. If you refuse to participate, that's a start. It's so much easier to be positive and constructive.
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News / Bob Carmona Retires
« on: May 12, 2014, 05:11:38 PM »
Thanks everyone for the kind comments. It's only solid evidence of oncoming Alzheimer's that I allowed myself to be talked into this by Don, that slick-tongued devil. I turned the job down other times over the years, and swore I'd never do it, but here I am. I can only hope to do half as well as Bob has done ... he is certainly a very tough act to follow.
Like Bob, I started on the network in 2006. Some time after that I was a visiting controller at ZOB, and Bob wrung me out real well in some sweatbox sessions. A better instructor, controller and all around friend I have yet to meet in VATSIM. Although I completely respect his leaving and the reasons for doing so, I am sincerely saddened to see it, for we will truly miss his contribution and his influence. I can only wish him the very best, and an abundance of fish on his line. Enjoy Bob, you've certainly earned it.
Like Bob, I started on the network in 2006. Some time after that I was a visiting controller at ZOB, and Bob wrung me out real well in some sweatbox sessions. A better instructor, controller and all around friend I have yet to meet in VATSIM. Although I completely respect his leaving and the reasons for doing so, I am sincerely saddened to see it, for we will truly miss his contribution and his influence. I can only wish him the very best, and an abundance of fish on his line. Enjoy Bob, you've certainly earned it.
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The Control Room Floor / 7110.65 Updated
« on: April 15, 2014, 04:50:43 PM »
FWIW, I had some questions about final altitude in clearances before I saw this thread. I spent a good deal of time listening to various busy delivery freqs on liveatc today, and in all cases where "climb via SID" was given, no final altitude was mentioned, unless an "except" was given. "Climb via SID except maintain 3000, expect XXX."
And all the airports I listened to when using the non-rnav DPs were giving "climb via SID" if there was any crossing or top altitude in the published procedure. Philly, Boston, SFO ... all of them. Didn't get around to LAS.
I've amended all my relevant alias files now. They better NOT revert this!
And all the airports I listened to when using the non-rnav DPs were giving "climb via SID" if there was any crossing or top altitude in the published procedure. Philly, Boston, SFO ... all of them. Didn't get around to LAS.
I've amended all my relevant alias files now. They better NOT revert this!
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Simple Insanity / April Fools! USA Division Changes
« on: April 01, 2014, 08:32:02 AM »
Speechless.
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Simple Insanity / The funniest things heard while controlling/flying
« on: June 07, 2013, 09:05:20 AM »
Had this one this morning:
ME: COA123 the preferred route to KBOS is MERIT STRKK KRANN3. Can you accept that?
COA123: Yes sir
ME: COA123 cleared to KBOS via radar vectors MERIT, STRKK and the KRANN3 RNAV arrival. (rest of clearance)
PILOT: Cleared to KBOS via radar vectors MERIT then as filed (etc.)
Departs on assigned 055 heading, climbs to initial altitude, then:
COA123: Sir, when you say radar vectors MERIT, what do you mean?
ME: It means you will be given an initial heading to the fix MERIT, where you will resume your own navigation to Boston.
COA123: But MERIT is not in my flight plan.
Me: [img]http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/10172/hit_head.gif\\\" border=\\\"0\\\" class=\\\"linked-image\\\" /]
ME: COA123 the preferred route to KBOS is MERIT STRKK KRANN3. Can you accept that?
COA123: Yes sir
ME: COA123 cleared to KBOS via radar vectors MERIT, STRKK and the KRANN3 RNAV arrival. (rest of clearance)
PILOT: Cleared to KBOS via radar vectors MERIT then as filed (etc.)
Departs on assigned 055 heading, climbs to initial altitude, then:
COA123: Sir, when you say radar vectors MERIT, what do you mean?
ME: It means you will be given an initial heading to the fix MERIT, where you will resume your own navigation to Boston.
COA123: But MERIT is not in my flight plan.
Me: [img]http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/10172/hit_head.gif\\\" border=\\\"0\\\" class=\\\"linked-image\\\" /]
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NOTAMs / New ZID ATM selected
« on: April 10, 2013, 06:45:15 PM »
I am very pleased to announce the selection of Davor Kusec as the next ATM of the Indianapolis ARTCC. Davor has been active on the network for six years, and an active member of ZID for a considerable time. He has experience as a DATM and is a current Supervisor. This was not an easy selection due to highly qualified applicants. I am confident that Davor will continue to maintain ZID at the highest levels.
Please join me in congratulating him on his selection.
Special thanks to Gerry Inks for his accomnplishments as the outgoing ATM.
Please join me in congratulating him on his selection.
Special thanks to Gerry Inks for his accomnplishments as the outgoing ATM.
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The Flight Deck / Mississippi River Tour
« on: April 08, 2013, 08:47:23 PM »
Thanks for the consideration. I'm afraid you'll have to leave me out for now, since I will be away from home for the next 10 days. If you're still engaged in the tour after that, I'll be happy to join you.
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The Flight Deck / Mississippi River Tour
« on: April 05, 2013, 02:44:50 PM »
Yeah I've actually flown in and out of airports that looked like that RW.
I may not make it Sunday, got a conflict, but if you post your progress, it would make joining you later possible.
I may not make it Sunday, got a conflict, but if you post your progress, it would make joining you later possible.