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Messages - Matt Fuoco

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The Control Room Floor / Interesting ATC tidbet
« on: January 03, 2011, 02:15:35 PM »
This is an interesting RW ATC article.  As a CFI, I would agree that ATC mistakes appear to be up.  I have noticed over the past year the number of trainees working at my local tracon seems to be way up as well.  I have personally had 2 incidents in the past month where ATC had a loss of separation while in IMC on an approach and I had to be vectored out and resequenced.

"ATC errors up 51% in 2010, but accidents remain at all-time low
Mistakes by air traffic controllers increased 51% in 2010 as the FAA seeks software upgrades for collision warning systems on more than 9,000 aircraft. Critics say the spike in ATC errors is the result of insufficient training for new employees brought in to cope with an expected wave of retirements, but FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has stressed that commercial airline fatalities remain near an all-time low and that the U.S. has an "incredibly safe system." FAA officials also contend that the higher mistake statistics are the result of a new initiative that encourages controllers to self-report their errors without fear of reprisals. "

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The Control Room Floor / ZME NOW HIRING
« on: December 09, 2010, 10:45:07 AM »
Quote from: Bruce W. Clingan
I hope I don't regret this but vZID will offer double the pay as Memphis!  

As long as it doesn't exceed our salary for being ATM's!  

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The Control Room Floor / ZME NOW HIRING
« on: December 09, 2010, 06:00:38 AM »
Quote from: Matt Fuoco
ZME is now hiring!  We are actively looking to hire S3 and C1 rated controllers.  Why not come check us out?  We are home to Memphis International....the world headquarters for FedEX.  Come join in on the action.


Well...the pay is not so good.  But you get to make you own hours.  Lol


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The Control Room Floor / ZME NOW HIRING
« on: December 08, 2010, 06:44:25 PM »
ZME is now hiring!  We are actively looking to hire S3 and C1 rated controllers.  Why not come check us out?  We are home to Memphis International....the world headquarters for FedEX.  Come join in on the action.


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The Flight Deck / OTS Tonight!
« on: December 06, 2010, 08:18:46 PM »
Quote from: Ryan Parry
That is the next goal, for sure


Well, we will have to see about that!  

Congrats man...glad we have you on staff.

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The Flight Deck / OTS Tonight!
« on: December 05, 2010, 07:16:52 PM »
ZME will be hosting an OTS for Ryan Parry to earn his C1.  Traffic requested!

Thanks.

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General Discussion / Integrity of the Network
« on: November 14, 2010, 06:49:15 PM »
Quote from: Scott DeWoody
This thread kills me.  This quote from Brian is right on, and Brian and I don't agree on alot of things, but I must say, this was brilliant.  I joined this network as a hobby, I was a real world aviator for over 20 years in the USNavy, and now just enjoy flying and controlling in a hobbylike envirnment.  It was not in the founders intent to create a stepping stone for r/w ATC or pilots, but as Brian said, if some actually learns something along the way.... FANTASTIC..

So quit slinging mud, get out there and fly, and or contol, and don't let the "children"(that try to ruin every good thing that is presented to them) stop you from enjoying yourselves.

+1 Scott.  Right on.


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The Control Room Floor / LCTP Airports
« on: September 17, 2010, 08:57:34 PM »
Quote from: Bryan Wollenberg
I have yet to actually come across an ARTCC maliciously honoring these LCTP airports, contrary to the GRP.

+1

Updating documentation is a necessary evil.  It is always a work in progress.  I can't say I agree with this post.  Yah know, there is a right way and a wrong way to deal with situations.  I think simply pointing out the conflict with VATSIM policies to the ATM or Regional Director would have been an appropriate response.  Why people run to the forums with gripes...I just don't get it.


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General Discussion / Rude Boy Jimmy [unplugged]
« on: September 15, 2010, 04:20:13 PM »
Neat Idea.  Hope it works out for you.


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Quote from: Brad Littlejohn
One of the instructors at ZLA pointed this out, so I thought I'd graciously steal his post and post it here.



So it would be interesting to see if they update the FARs for this change as well.

BL.

There was just an article in Flying Magazine that indicated in the next publication of the AIM, the new taxi instructions will be included.

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So....has anyone that's a pilot gotten the new instrcutions yet?  How about line-up and wait?  I have a flight tomorrow...so we shall see.


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The Control Room Floor / Color Profiles
« on: June 02, 2010, 02:49:17 PM »
http://hf.tc.faa.gov/projects/stars.htm

and here  http://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/rtnwc...tarsfaa_pdf.pdf

Should provide some background.

Matt



Quote from: AJ Heiser
Anyone have any documentation on when STARS was installed in each facility and what color scheme correlates? I might be asking too much but it's worth a shot.

-TX

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The Control Room Floor / Vis Ranges and VRC
« on: May 14, 2010, 05:19:18 PM »
So I have this problem where in times of high traffic load I get kicked from the server.  It has been suggested that I "tweak" my vis range to cut down on the traffic my session "sees" that is not in my airspace.

I have also been looking at small but multiple vis centers.  Has anyone done that?  I read a post that adding vis centers (more than 1) doubles your bandwidth with each one.

I set up 4 vis centers the overlap but the range is much smaller as to only  overlap the airspace around Memphis just a little.  I am wondering if I just mad matters worse from a bandwidth perspective.

Thoughts.....


Matt

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Quote from: Harold Rutila
There's no way "taxi to" is the most misunderstood phrase, and there's no way "taxi via" would solve anything if that were the case.

You would be surprised.  I can't tell you the number of times I hear pilots asking if they are "clear to cross the inactive" after they have been given a "taxi to" instruction.   If I put myself in the FAA's shoes, by giving an explicit instruction to cross all runways removes ambiguity.  I don't know if it will work.  Just offering my $.02.

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Quote from: Brad Littlejohn
Since the word 'to' isn't there, 91.129 (i) wouldn't be in effect, and would be more likely to be rewritten. For example, with Dhruv's example above, if winds required only the 28s to be in use (meaning 1L/R are closed/taxiways only),

BL.

I doubt 91.129 (i) would be rewritten.  As you pointed out....it just would not apply.  If the FAA ever reintroduces "taxi-to" they would have to rewrite 91.129(i) again.

As part of the FAA taskforce on runway incursions  they are planning other changes to get the numbers lower.  This change is part of the overall reassesment on how various methods work (or don't work).  The FAA also just launched a new campain aimed at all pilots using interactive flash movies and recorded ATC radio tapes to depict runway incursion events.  I particpated in a trial version of the program a month ago with the FAA office that is involved in improving runway safety.

For all the pilots in the group, I encourage you to take the interactive course on the FAA Safety website.  It also counts for WINGS credit!

As a CFI and commerical pilot, I spend a lot of time in airplanes at various airports....in my observation, "taxi-to" has to be the most misunderstood phrase by lots of GA pilots. (even though it is an FAR) This is a good change....yes it may take some more air time on the radio, but I hope it cuts down runway incursions.  I had to execute a go-around a few weeks ago because another pilot was crossing my runway in what I believe was in error.

As far as should we implement this in VATSIM...I would have no objection if my controllers starting using the new phraseology.  I will for sure make them aware of it.  In a practical sense, as has been said, a lone center controller may have some challeneges with this.

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