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Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you haven't got what it takes yet? Then this is the event for you!

At busy airports, or events, it can be a little tricky to learn and get used to the pace. To help overcome that VATSIM created the First Wings events, dedicated to helping pilots get used to the phraseology, the procedures, and what is expected of them.

For this edition, we will be flying in North America. On April 22, controllers are staffing Albuquerque (ABQ) and Dallas (DFW), with departures from either airport starting at 22 UTC and ending at 24 UTC.

To ensure a fun and smooth afternoon for pilots and controllers alike slots are required! Pilots without a booked flight can, and will, be delayed.

Both before and during the event experienced and patient controllers and pilots will be on the VATSIM Discord to help answer any questions you have. You may join the discord through https://community.vatsim.net/. If you do not use Discord, VATSIM Supervisors will be on hand during the events, and can at any time be reached via a .wallop.

First Wings events are now held on a regular basis, with one edition occurring at the beginning of each month. To allow everyone to participate, regardless of their timezone, the location of the event rotates every month, passing through all corners of the World.

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News / Position Posting: VATUSA Command Center Staff
« on: February 28, 2023, 12:28:15 AM »
Command Center Staff Openings Announcement

VATUSA is looking for qualified candidates interested in joining the Command Center staff. The Command Center is responsible for all TMU activities at the national level in VATUSA, and typically activates when a period of unusually high traffic load is expected, such as during FNOs, weekend primetime events, division-wide events, and international events. The Command Center and its staff are responsible for implementing traffic management programs that assist facilities during their high-traffic-load situations. There are two staff positions in the Command Center. Only the National Traffic Management Specialist position is an entry-level position.

Please note: neither position described below is a ZHQ position. All Command Center staff members are home controllers at their respective facilities and as such must maintain active status at their respective facility.






Position: National Traffic Management Specialist
Location: Command Center
Time Commitment: 7 hours per month or greater
Supervisor: Events Manager
Application Deadline: Closes March 8th, 2023 @ 2359z

A National Traffic Management Specialist (NTMS) is responsible for the operation of the Command Center. Specialists regularly act as the Operations Planner and National Operations Manager during high traffic events in VATUSA, which entail a plethora of responsibilities, including the implementation and monitoring of traffic management initiatives. NTMS’ will also be called upon to assist the NTMT in the management of the Command Center.
 
Main responsibilities:

  • Assist in the creation of an Operations Plan for Command Center events with the cooperation of participating facilities
  • Acting as National Operations Manager, or as an assistant, for Command Center events
  • Implementing national traffic management programs
  • Monitoring and analyzing system components and weather patterns for potential system impact
  • Utilizing and planning traffic management initiatives when required
  • Acting as the authority for interfacility traffic management cooperation and communication

Requirements for the role:

  • Active member of VATSIM in good standing
  • Ability to meet the minimum activity requirement for Command Center staff
  • Obtained a rating of C1
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong understanding of US airspace and the NAS

Preferred qualifications for this role:

  • Experience as an events staff member at a VATUSA facility
  • Knowledge of traffic management in the NAS

If you would to apply for the NTMS position please email vatusa5@vatusa.net with a VATSIM/relevant real-world résumé and cover letter by (Closes March 8th, 2023 @ 23:59z).






Position: National Traffic Management Team Member
Location: Command Center
Time Commitment: 1 to 4 hours per week or greater, in addition to regularly staffing Command Center recognized events (once per quarter, minimum)
Supervisor: Events Manager
Application Deadline: Closes March 8th, 2023 @ 2359z

The National Traffic Management Team (NTMT) is responsible for the operation of the Command Center. Team members regularly act as the Operations Planner and National Operations Manager during high traffic events in VATUSA, which entail a plethora of responsibilities, including the implementation and monitoring of traffic management initiatives. NTMT members will also assist in the creation of TMU training materials and TMU and Command Center policies, and the day-to-day oversight and operations of the Command Center.

Main responsibilities:

  • Recognizing and initiating events that will require Command Center intervention and oversight
  • Creating an Operations Plan for said events with the cooperation of participating facilities
  • Acting as National Operations Manager, or as an assistant, for Command Center events
  • Implementing national traffic management programs
  • Monitoring and analyzing system components and weather patterns for potential system impact
  • Utilizing and planning traffic management initiatives when required
  • Acting as the authority for interfacility traffic management cooperation and communication
  • Creating and implementing TMU training programs
  • Day-to-day oversight and management of the Command Center

Requirements for the role:

  • Active member of VATSIM in good standing
  • Ability to meet the minimum activity requirement for Command Center staff
  • Obtained a rating of C1
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Event staff experience at a VATUSA facility
  • Strong understanding of US airspace and the NAS

Preferred qualifications for this role:

  • Former or current events coordinator at a facility
  • Knowledge of traffic management in the NAS
  • Experience as staff in the Command Center

If you would to apply for the NTMT position please email vatusa5@vatusa.net with a VATSIM/relevant real-world résumé and cover letter by (Closes March 8th, 2023 @ 23:59z).

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Events / [05/13/23 2300-0300z] The Curley Bryant Memorial Event
« on: February 12, 2023, 05:44:52 PM »

On May 13 we will dedicate a night to longtime VATSIM member, Curley Bryant.

KCLE & KDTW
5/13/23 2300-0300z

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Events / [03/04/2023] 24 Hours of VATSIM
« on: January 28, 2023, 11:08:11 PM »

VATSIM and VATUSA are proud to present the first ever edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM. 10 flights throughout the world will culminate in three involving the US.

Departing 1800-2000z: KATL -> TNCM,TJSJ,TFFF
Departing 2000-2200z: MMMX,MMGL -> KLAX,KSFO
Departing 2200-2400z: KIAH -> CYVR,CYYJ

Bookings open on February 19 at 2200z and they are available here: https://booking.vatsim.net/

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Events / [02/03/23 2300-0300z] Winnipeg Whiteout FNO
« on: January 16, 2023, 09:35:07 PM »

Friday Night Operations will take a trip north of the border to visit our Canadian neighbors on February 3, 2023.

Bring your jets and bring your props because the Winnipeg FIR is pleased to announce its first ever Friday Night Ops!
 
Join Winnipeg on Friday, February 3rd from 2300 to 0300z as we show off Winnipeg (CYWG)! Rest assured...the de-ice pads will be open for business!

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Events / [12/30/22 2359-0400z] Light Up the New Year
« on: November 28, 2022, 10:23:15 PM »

People around the world are getting ready to flip the calendar to 2023. In the US, there will be parties from coast to coast. To celebrate with our own party, VATUSA will light up America as best we can, with the highlighted time from 2359 to 0400z (6:59pm - 11pm ET). Choose your favorite flying machine and find as much service as you can, but be careful on approach to avoid the fireworks!

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News / DP003 Revision 5 Released
« on: November 07, 2022, 12:27:48 AM »
Hello,

DP003 Revision 5 has been posted on the Policies and Downloads page and is now in effect. The major changes are as follows:

  • FNO bidding has returned to two bidding cycles per year (JAN-JUNE & JULY-DEC)
  • FNO policies and procedures have changed to allow single-field FNOs and single-ARTCC FNOs with restrictions. There will be a limit of eight single-field FNOs per bidding cycle.
  • 7210.35C has been cancelled. Command Center policy has been moved to DP003 5.8 with slight modifications
  • A small exception to the "double booking" rule has been added, which allows ARTCCs to book on top of multi-day events without permission from VATUSA5
  • ACE Team usage by facilities has been clarified, and the chapter has been reformatted

You can access the new policy as an attachment on this forum post or at https://www.vatusa.net/info/policies/general-events-policy-r5

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Events / [11/04/22 2300-0300z] Moncton Friday!
« on: October 27, 2022, 05:30:36 PM »

The Moncton / Gander FIR in association with VATUSA presents Moncton Friday! On November 4th 2022 starting at 2300z, come fly in or out of CYHZ for a spin-off of our weekly event. You can expect full ATC coverage in and around CYHZ to help you enjoy your flight. For this week we invite you to join us on Friday instead of Monday for some amazing flight sim fun.
 
Can't wait to see you there!
 
The Moncton/Gander FIR recommends the following routes:
 
Canadian Destinations to Halifax
…EBONY FUNDY5
 
Boston to Halifax
… TUSKY PEGGY5 or …ALLEX FUNDY5
 
Gander Domestic/Gander Oceanic
… CAYLY CABOT5 or … AGMIR LIRLA5
 
To Montreal – Jet
CYHZ4 KELNO Q806 MLT DERDO…
 
To Montreal-Non-Jet
CYHZ4 DUSEN XIBUL MUSDU…
 
Halifax West Bound – All Aircraft
CYHZ4 SENVI VIGMA ALLEX…
 
Halifax North West Bound – Jet
CYHZ4 KELNO MOWND…
 
Halifax North West Bound – Non-Jet
CYHZ4 DUSEN XIBUL…

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Events / [10/22/22 1000-2355z] Cross The Pond: Eastbound 2022
« on: October 02, 2022, 12:40:09 PM »

Cross The Pond is the largest and longest-running event on VATSIM (almost 20 years). The event is biannual flying between Europe and North and Central America Westbound in the spring and Eastbound in the autumn. Hundreds of pilots will light up the virtual skies.

If you are not already in our discord, you can join us to discuss the event. ctp.vatsim.net/discord

Departing
  • CYHZ - Halifax Stanfield International Airport
  • CYYZ - Toronto Pearson International Airport
  • KATL - Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  • KBOS - Logan International Airport
  • KIAD - Dulles International Airport
  • KSEA - Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
  • SBGR - São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport
  • TBPB - Grantley Adams International Airport
  • TNCM - Princess Juliana International Airport

Arriving
  • EDDL - Düsseldorf Airport
  • EGLL - Heathrow Airport
  • EHAM - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
  • FAOR - O. R. Tambo International Airport
  • LOWW - Vienna International Airport
  • LPPT - Lisbon Airport
  • UKBB - Boryspil International Airport

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Events / [10/14/22 2300-0300z] FNO Downunder (YSSY, YMML, YBBN)
« on: September 24, 2022, 08:06:00 PM »

VATUSA in partnership with VATPAC invites you to Friday Night Ops: Downunder! Join us as we light up the skies between Sydney (YSSY), Melbourne (YMML), and Brisbane (YBBN) on October 14, 2022 (Saturday morning Downunder).

Flight Planning
In Australia, flight plans are filed in the ICAO format. SIDs & STARs are not included in the filed flight plan. This will be provided by ATC on contact with clearance delivery (for departures) and with the Centre controller prior to top of descent.

Pre-Departure Clearances (PDCs) are used in Australia. Pilots are required to readback PDCs to to the delivery controller. However, when reading back the PDC you do not need to read back everything. Just the SQUAWK, DEPARTURE PROCEDURE, RUNWAY and BAY.

[PILOT] "Melbourne Delivery, Qantas 436 with PDC readback."
[ML_DEL] "Qantas 436 g'day Melbourne Delivery, go ahead with PDC readback"
[PILOT] "Qantas 436 is cleared to Sydney, DOSEL1 departure, runway 27, squawk 4457; bay C3"
[ML_DEL] "Qantas 436" or "Qantas 436 contact ground 121.7 for push"

If you do not receive a PDC, you can request airways clearance on VHF with the Delivery controller. However, you are required to readback the entire clearance by voice.

[PILOT] "Brisbane Delivery, Qantas 535"
[BN_DEL] "Qantas 535 g'day Melbourne Delivery, go ahead"
[PILOT] "Qantas 535 request clearance"
[BN_DEL] "Qantas 535, cleared to Sydney via SANEG flight planned route. SANEG 1 departure runway 01R. Climb via SID 6000(ft). Squawk 4457 departures 133.45"
[PILOT]  "Cleared to Sydney via SANEG flight planned route. SANEG 1 departure runway 01R. Climb via SID 6000(ft). Squawk 4457 departures 133.45, bay 18 Qantas 535."
[BN_DEL] "Qantas 535, when ready for push contact ground 121.7"
 

VATPAC recommends the following routes between Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney:

YBBN – YSSY: 
DCT BN H91 CORKY H12 BOREE DCT

YBBN – YMML: 
DCT BN H91 SANEG Q923 CANTY H119 ML DCT

YMML – YBBN: 
DCT ML H66 LAGOB H185 BN DCT

YMML – YSSY:
DCT ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT DCT

YSSY – YBBN: 
DCT ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN DCT

YSSY – YMML: 
DCT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML DCT

Pilots are still welcome to fly other routes, however you must make sure your flight plan is compliant with Flight Planning Requirements. You can use our ATC Assist Tools 'Route Finder' function to find current valid routings: https://atc.vatpac.org/

Aerodrome and Departure/Approach charts are available for free within Australia which can be found here: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm

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News / DP003 Revision 4
« on: September 23, 2022, 06:49:21 PM »
VATUSA DP003 Revision 4 has been uploaded. The policy can be found here: https://www.vatusa.net/info/policies/general-events-policy

There are two minor changes included in this revision:

- A requirement for an event end time in all VATUSA event postings
- A practical exam requirement for ACE Team applicants

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Events / Event Report: "The Plane Train FNO" (9/9/2022)
« on: September 18, 2022, 11:01:51 PM »
A report for the September 9 "The Plane Train FNO" event has been compiled. The report includes information on the planning process, staffing levels, TMU initiatives, traffic data, and comments from the facilities involved. This was the first FNO of the three part "Single Field Trials" series, which continues at DFW on September 30.

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Events / [09/02/22 2300-0300z] The Great College Football Rush OMN
« on: August 24, 2022, 07:48:07 PM »

It's September, and that means it's time for college football. VATUSA presents an Open Mic Night on September 2, 2022 from 2300-0300z (7pm - 11pm ET). Pick your favorite university and the best airliner in the fleet and fly the fans out for the home opener. Or take out the business jet and make sure the Board of Trustees can see their student-athletes make the most of their full-ride. Maybe fly some photographers over the stadium in a Cessna and get every angle captured. It's up to you, and the whole nation is available. ARTCCs around the division will staff as they wish with no guarantees; make sure to rush the country and see as many games as you can.

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Events / [09/10/22 2000-2300z] VATSIM First Wings: Winnipeg & Madison
« on: August 12, 2022, 11:46:16 AM »

Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you haven't got what it takes yet? Then this is the event for you!

At busy airports, or events, it can be a little tricky to learn and get used to the pace. To help overcome that VATSIM created the First Wings events, dedicated to helping pilots get used to the phraseology, the procedures, and what is expected of them.

For this edition, we will be flying in North America. On Saturday 10th September, American and Canadian controllers are staffing Dane County (KMSN) and Winnipeg (CYWG), with departures from either airport starting at 20 UTC and ending at 22 UTC.

To ensure a fun and smooth afternoon for pilots and controllers alike slots are required! Pilots without a booked flight can, and will, be delayed.

Both before and during the event experienced and patient controllers and pilots will be on the VATSIM Discord to help answer any questions you have. You may join the discord through https://community.vatsim.net/. If you do not use Discord, VATSIM Supervisors will be on hand during the events, and can at any time be reached via a .wallop.

First Wings events are now held on a regular basis, with one edition occurring at the beginning of each month. To allow everyone to participate, regardless of their timezone, the location of the event rotates every month, passing through all corners of the World.


Routing
CYWG-KMSN: MUSIB1 MUSIB TUKAD DLH EAU DLL
KMSN-CYWG: WREST BGOSH J89 DLH J538 VBI GOVIT NORAK4

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Events / VATUSA Presents: Hidden Gateways, Sponsored by FlightFX
« on: June 22, 2022, 12:08:18 AM »

Every airport in VATUSA is a link to somewhere, but too often we only look at the mega hubs; the airports that connect tens of millions of people a year. There are so many more destinations, and these hidden gateways are frequently forgotten. On July 15, we will be trying to highlight some fields that make the NAS more than just a super highway; airports that are the two-lane boulevards in our country. VATUSA is proud to partner with FlightFX for this Open Mic Night. Read on for details of how to be entered into the giveaway.

Event fields
KJAX
KELP
KCRP
KRNO
KJAN
KBOI
KOMA
KGJT
KSHV
KPDX
KCRW
KMDW

Pilots who fly into or out of at least one of these featured fields during the event period (2300z - 0300z) will be entered into a giveaway drawing for an MSFS aircraft software developed by FlightFX.

Additionally, controllers who are on position at an event field (DEL, GND, TWR, APP/DEP), or who are on a CTR position for the event field's ARTCC for at least two hours will be entered into a separate giveaway for the same software.

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