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ZMP's 168 Hour Push

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Andrew Doubleday

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« on: January 19, 2011, 09:06:13 AM »
This began last Thursday afternoon (the 13th) as just another afternoon controlling session at ZMP that has turned into a rather impressive challenge to see how long we can keep this going. We've been open for nearly 6 days straight thus far (7 of us or so have been alternating shifts regularly). Just figured I'd throw it out there that we're pushing for a "perfect week" (100% staffing) this week at ZMP.

This may very well be a network record setter already with consecutive time on a single position, but our goal is to stay staffed through Sunday at 2359Z at the very least to wrap up this week's Iron Mic totals (putting us at roughly 10 days or 240 hours straight ATC coverage).

Thanks to everyone who has been participating regularly so far (controllers and pilots), it's been a fun week and the feedback has been great received regarding this so far (or so I've seen). Would be nice to see even more pilots come out and fly with us. We offer a variety of under-utilized and fun airports (especially with the weather conditions the region sees this time of year) over a massive sector with arguably some of the best services within VATUSA between the realistic operating procedures to the knowledgeable controller roster (most with a good amount of real world aviation experience in some form or fashion).

This is by far one of the best crews I've ever operated with during my years on the network. You'll like the service you'll get - trust me on that! We'll be here all week (day or night)... literally.


Regards,
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Ryan Geckler

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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 09:24:52 AM »
*bows down*  Great work guys!
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Harold Rutila

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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 11:55:00 AM »
You guys have really done a tremendous job over the past couple of years developing what ZMP is today. It's nice having MSP_11_CTR or MSP_1A_CTR online every time I control DEN.
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Manuel Manigault

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« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 04:34:24 PM »
Excellent job!
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Don Desfosse

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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 08:41:31 PM »
Great job, guys!
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Salvatore Barcia

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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 11:58:47 PM »
Great work!
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Don Desfosse

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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2011, 07:30:28 AM »
AND THEY DID IT!!!!!

Please, all, join me in a bow of respect followed by very healthy applause for the team at Minneapolis. You guys are sick! awesome! for achieving a full 100% online presence -- a new VATSIM record (and, of course, one that can never be broken, only tied). Team Boston hopes you enjoyed all the Red Bull we had flown in there for you guys; give us a call in 4 days or so when you wake up, and we'll fly in some fresh Laaahhhbstaah for your team celebration.
« Last Edit: January 25, 2011, 07:31:14 AM by Don Desfosse »
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Ira Robinson

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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2011, 07:32:52 AM »
Quote from: Don Desfosse
AND THEY DID IT!!!!!

Please, all, join me in a bow of respect followed by very healthy applause for the team at Minneapolis. You guys are sick! awesome! for achieving a full 100% online presence -- a new VATSIM record (and, of course, one that can never be broken, only tied). Team Boston hopes you enjoyed all the Red Bull we had flown in there for you guys; give us a call in 4 days or so when you wake up, and we'll fly in some fresh Laaahhhbstaah for your team celebration.

[jumping to our feet]---[clap][clap][clap][clap]  

There just aren't the words. Amazing, simply amazing.
« Last Edit: January 25, 2011, 07:34:14 AM by Ira Robinson »
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Bruce Clingan

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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2011, 08:41:55 AM »
Great job what an accomplishment!
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Tim Farrell

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« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2011, 02:31:59 PM »
SHOWOFFS!  

Nice work guys!
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Harold Rutila

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« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2011, 04:01:02 PM »
Quote from: Tim Farrell
SHOWOFFS!  

Nice work guys!
Who worked the third shift?
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Dhruv Kalra

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« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2011, 05:12:15 PM »
These guys did:

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"Minneapolis Center: So Easy, a Caveman Could Do It."
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Gary Millsaps

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« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2011, 07:09:42 PM »
A big congrats to one and all!
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Harold Rutila

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« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2011, 08:48:28 PM »
Quote from: Dhruv Kalra
"Minneapolis Center: So Easy, a Caveman Could Do It."
After they figure out how to set the vis range correctly.
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Davor Kusec

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« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2011, 09:59:21 PM »
Great job guys!  Always a pleasure dealing with you
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