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Messages - Andrew Doubleday

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USA Division Updates / Re: 2021 Mid Year Update
« on: July 05, 2021, 06:44:52 PM »
Thanks for addressing the 800lb gorilla in the room, Dylan... I was half tempted to post questioning some of this yesterday, but figured I'd hold off a bit considering I've been told my opinions are "extremely unpopular" and not very appreciated by network management ( :-\ :-X).

Anyways, point 2 is monumental right now... You hit about everything square on the head of the nail here. My motivation to stream to my channel (let alone control in general) is drastically impacted by this, and has been since the (extremely poor) induction of MSFS2020 to this network. I streamed this time last year (Hell I did an interview with Ethan Hawes, head of pilot training at the time) about how pilot training initiatives were ramping up for the network and nothing ever really came of it. We're in a position where senior, experienced controller membership in the division (quite possibly even the entire network) is very deterred to be involved right now because of all of this. The basic network test doesn't begin to address competency issues as we were told it would.

I'd question additionally this "27% YTD growth" as well from the initial post... Can this be broken down a bit? Like, are we talking new OBS/S1's here because I doubt I'm going out on too far of a limb saying that there's been that much, if not more, of a decline in senior/experienced controller activity as well around the division since MSFS induction. Numbers can be made to sing in any way you want them (just look at anything political right now out there) and this is a very loose number to be tossing around. I have suspicions this isn't as positive of a number to the division as many might think taking it at face value.

I can speak for many of the controllers at ZKC that they are not very motivated to be online as of late with the state of things. It's not fun at all much of the time. Here I am off of a 60 day suspension (which was entirely pilot-competency/stream-trolling in nature regardless of how many of you may personally feel about my character) and I can bet that ZKC's activity would be far higher if it weren't for that as well, but nothing has really changed at all with the general state of things since then (nor my opinions)... I (and Derek now) continue to address these very topics on my stream (much to the displeasure of VATSIM management because it isn't molding with their narrative), but at the end of the day, and morally-speaking, we know it's the right thing to do because it is wrong that the primary focus is on seeing more signups rather than improving pilot expectations/behaviors. We have countless examples of these issues from nearly every single stream we do now days of underprepared individuals and/or individuals out to cause trouble hopping onto the network.

Also, the announcement of the VATUSA "Stream Team" (which, in my eyes, is really just another level of bureaucracy in addition to VATSIM's streaming partnership) is basically an insurmountable task for my brand with the negative light that's been unjustly shined on it since the beginning of this year considering how much network management has ignored leading up to our present situation... I suppose this is more of a subject for that thread when it surfaces, but the concerted effort to phish viewership away and, in an official manner, make it clear to new members that my streaming (or those similar to me) is not supported or approved is insulting to say the least and really robs members of opportunity to learn from people who not only have done this for years on the network, but also have an education and real world background in aviation. For me, particularly, being someone that really spearheaded this streaming movement on many levels in the division - it hurts to see this happening. It's frustrating and I find myself questioning whether or not it's time to move on from here quite often as roadblocks are continuing to be stacked up against me (or people like me).

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Unfortunately there was no revenue to put towards Doctors Without Borders for this specific class, however, going forward, we will continue this practice during future classes.

Thanks again for those that stopped by, the turnout was strong and many seemed interested in what material was being covered. I've uploaded the stream VOD to youtube (similar to Dan's upload), available here: https://youtu.be/FTh3UEbwS64

Feedback for this specific class and for future class ideas can be submitted here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelKj8FUUpRXrmlmi4b0C2krGQbpy4CZof9D62-ric3Lb-tCw/alreadyresponded?fbclid=IwAR0kJsBaR7DOym8BUIgcZXwkG8ilzsaNhmy2kb_U_-iz41tIIkrS4Uw4Ps4

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News / Re: Kansas City's New Air Traffic Manager
« on: February 29, 2020, 02:43:23 PM »
Congrats Kyle!

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Events / Re: [April 27th 2019 2300-0200Z] VATSIM First Wings
« on: April 18, 2019, 10:58:50 PM »
To encourage participation in this event (From both new and experienced VATSIM users), I intend to reward Ground Point Niner Twitch viewers and participants with nautical miles (nm) to apply towards a small giveaway that will occur throughout the course of the event (For those present on-stream only). I will run a drawing at the conclusion of each hour of the three scheduled hours of the event. Inquisitive questions and helpful answers from viewership will also be rewarded with extra nm! The giveaway will consist of three 5€ EURO (~$5.60 USD) gift vouchers to SimMarket.com to apply towards a vast selection of add-ons or hardware of the winner's choice!

I look forward to seeing everyone next weekend for this previously-proven, positive and encouraging learning opportunity!

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General Discussion / Re: We don't talk enough...
« on: December 08, 2018, 01:20:43 AM »
Who has turned their nose up, exactly, and how? 


One reason I believe the ZHU community didn't bother with the whole class thing was simply they didn't care that much to attend it.

Case in point.

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News / Re: New VATGOV 10
« on: April 16, 2018, 05:04:21 PM »
Matt,


Congrats bro! Good luck to you. I look forward to working with you on the twitch/streaming front.


Regards,

AJ

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Events / Super Bowl LII Minneapolis
« on: October 30, 2017, 11:31:00 AM »


Join us in the Bold North for Super Bowl LII! The stage is set as the Philadelphia Eagles battle the New England Patriots on February 4. Join us as we light up the Minneapolis airspace on Feb 3 from 1800-2200 CST (2359-0500z) to welcome everyone flying in for the big game! The stadium might be climate controlled, but the airport won't be! Come battle the challenging winter elements at Minneapolis Intl (MSP), or load up your high-profile clientele and carry them in style to one of the convenient satellite airports within Minneapolis, such as St. Paul Downtown (STP) or Flying Cloud (FCM)! No matter your destination or your cargo, ZMP controllers will be prepared to deliver you to your destination in time for kickoff!

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Events / ZMP - Last Minute Shopping [2359-0400z]
« on: October 07, 2017, 04:51:17 PM »

ZMP knows you waited until the last minute. Don't worry, we won't tell!

Lucky for you, the world famous Mall of America is right across the street from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport!

ZMP will be providing full ATC service to KMSP on December 23 from 2359-0400z.

More than enough time for you to fly in, hit the malls, and fly out...before anyone else knows how long you waited!

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Events / Re: [21JUL17 2300z] ZMP FNO: Northern Migration XII LIVE
« on: July 25, 2017, 11:35:45 AM »
Thanks to everyone who came out to fly for Northern Migration this year! Daniel Hawton put together an awesome video that highlights the traffic volume during the event found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILGZX0PoEG0&feature=youtu.be

The winners for the scenery giveaway have been contacted via email at this point in time.

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Join us Friday, April 14th from 1800-2300 CDT for Friday Night Ops: Minneapolis, Featuring Minneapolis Intl Airport!

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Dubbed the "greatest show on dirt", Omaha is proud to be host to the NCAA Mens' College World Series! Join us as we staff Omaha Eppley Airfield during the tournament!

Saturday June 24th 21600-2200PM CST (2100-0300z+1).

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Just in time for this Saturday, TropicalSim announces the availability of Omaha Eppley Airfield (KOMA) scenery for FS2004/FSX/P3D!

http://secure.simmarket.com/tropicalsim-eppley-airfield-koma-fsx-p3d-fs2004.phtml

Our resident controller Chris Bruner (who happens to be from the area) also created a nice freeware upgrade to OMA:

https://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=KOMA2016.zip&CatID=root&Go=Search

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ZMP Presents our 11th Annual BYOB (Bring Your Own Bizjet) featuring Omaha-Eppley Airfield (OMA)!

Each year, Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting is hosted in Omaha in which hundreds of the world's wealthiest will attend! Time to bust out your Business Jets and head to Omaha in style...

Join us on May 6th, 2017 for full staffing at OMA from 2100-0100z (4PM-8PM CT). See you there!

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Events / Re: ATL CTR: I Have a Dream (KATL)
« on: December 23, 2016, 09:02:40 AM »
Nice Banner, simple does have it's moment. Thanks to the new Photoshop, animations take almost no time at all.

I'll be on the lookout for this one with a few friends... Hopefully see you there!

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