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.

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

Sorry we didn't get back to you in time, Lawrence. Feel free to fly without a slot.

I apologize for the delay and failure to meet our previously announced slot opening day.

The web team has a lot of projects at hand and they are working on publishing the slot database and registration to the site.

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.

Congratulations Eli! Welcome to the team!

The Atlanta ARTCC is now accepting applications for the position of Events Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the DATM; ATM and VATUSA as necessary
• Maintain active online presence on the website, TeamSpeak, forums, email, and network
• Attends staff meetings as called by the ATM
• Plans, schedules, and executes, at a minimum, one ZTL sponsored every other month
• Promotes ZTL events via all communication methods available to ensure active participation
• Develops and distributes marketing material (graphics, news posts, forum posts, etc) to promote events and the ARTCC
• Coordinates with divisional and neighboring ARTCC’s for event support and planning purposes
• Acts as the primary liaison between virtual aviation organizations and the ARTCC
• Supervises events by having an online presence, or by assigning an appropriate Controller in Charge (CIC) for events
• Ensure events are appropriately staffed
• Any other duty assigned

Requirements:

• Must have at least a Senior Student (S3) rating
• Must be an active member of the network in good standing
• Be a member of ZTL or willing to transfer upon selection
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Photoshop or similar applications
• Knowledge of TMU operations and the ZTL airspace
• Previous ARTCC staff experience

Prospective applicants should understand that the Events Coordinator position is an important and relatively high workload staff position, especially in ZTL. Applicants can expect an initial review of their application upon which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview. Applicants contacted for an interview will be expected to create a mock event banner with details available after submitting the initial application.

Applications should include:
- Full name, active email address, and VATSIM CID
- Resume with cover letter
- Your vision for the future of the Atlanta ARTCC Events Department

Applications must be submitted to datm@ztlartcc.org by 0000z May 16, 2021 for consideration. Thank you!