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The Control Room Floor / ground taxi phraseology
« on: August 12, 2011, 09:14:55 AM »
This was changed earlier in the year. I'd go by the book
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The Classroom (Controller Tips) / Continue ARTCC Training (vZDC)
« on: August 01, 2011, 08:01:43 AM »
Send either Mani ([email protected]) or Justin ([email protected]) an email. They'll get you set up.
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NOTAMs / VATUSA Northeast Region Air Traffic Director - VATUSA10
« on: June 20, 2011, 06:20:57 PM »
Congrats!
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The Control Room Floor / Vrc voice issues
« on: February 27, 2011, 06:02:48 PM »Quote from: Taylor Broad
I am having issues setting up the frequencies for vrc. When I went into the frequencies setup, I put in the name I want and the freq, but I don't know what those last boxes do. In the end, I cannot hear the controller when I am observing. I am about to get my S1.
TBH, if you haven't been taught how to do that yet by your instructing staff, then they need to rethink their initial training program..
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The Flight Deck / My Chart Questions
« on: February 02, 2011, 10:11:00 AM »
The reason there is only one is to simplify things out of a busy airport... it also allows for flexibility on the controller side.
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The Flight Deck / My Chart Questions
« on: February 02, 2011, 08:41:14 AM »
Pretty much. Take a look at what the departure says: "ALL AIRCRAFT: Expect radar vectors to first enroute navaid/fix. Expect clearance to requested altitude/flight level one zero minutes after departure."
Basically, if there's no ATC on, climb to 5000, proceed direct the first fix, and resume own nav. If there's ATC on, comply with any altitude restriction they give, and follow instructions.
Basically, if there's no ATC on, climb to 5000, proceed direct the first fix, and resume own nav. If there's ATC on, comply with any altitude restriction they give, and follow instructions.
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General Discussion / ZMP's 168 Hour Push
« on: January 19, 2011, 09:24:52 AM »
*bows down* Great work guys!
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General Discussion / Where's Management?
« on: January 13, 2011, 08:47:53 AM »
Dave took away my position.. I was very upset.
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General Discussion / Integrity of the Network
« on: November 08, 2010, 07:58:50 AM »
I know, for me, that it's sad to see both Ian and Mike go. Both of them were great guys and helped establish ZLA as one of the premier ARTCC's. Will this open the "flood-gates" as someone already stated? Absolutely. We will continue to see, quite frankly, horrible pilots and ATC has to walk them through each step just to get them off the ground. Once they actually start flying, it's another story. That's not what I've volunteered my time for. I volunteered to control with realism (as much as VATSIM allows); not babysitting. Hell, being on VATSIM has significantly influenced my life. I'm now going to school to get a CTI certificate and actually control for real. That's what this network has allowed me to do.
This hardline stance by the BoG is showing me that they are, simply, out of touch. They appear to not want to work with division staff on finding ways to better both sides, pilot and controller. While the pilot ratings are the first step forward, its essentially less than a baby step. These ratings are not mandatory, and honestly, I'm not sure how many people want to spend the time on them. I know I'm not. I feel that I'm at a good enough level as a pilot to listen and respond to orders correctly.
This fundamental shift in thinking should be a wake up call to the BoG/Founders. If you want to continue to lose some of your best USA controllers, keep going down this path, and see where it takes you.
This hardline stance by the BoG is showing me that they are, simply, out of touch. They appear to not want to work with division staff on finding ways to better both sides, pilot and controller. While the pilot ratings are the first step forward, its essentially less than a baby step. These ratings are not mandatory, and honestly, I'm not sure how many people want to spend the time on them. I know I'm not. I feel that I'm at a good enough level as a pilot to listen and respond to orders correctly.
This fundamental shift in thinking should be a wake up call to the BoG/Founders. If you want to continue to lose some of your best USA controllers, keep going down this path, and see where it takes you.
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General Discussion / VATSIM is only as good as the number of Controllers
« on: November 02, 2010, 10:34:09 PM »
VATSIM isn't real world by any means. We try to simulate real procedures (atleast some of us ), but we realize that VATSIM has its limits, both on the pilot and controller knowledge and ability level.
Quite frankly, I think the reason that there isn't a lot of controllers is partially due to the politics involved as well as the intensity of the training.
Quite frankly, I think the reason that there isn't a lot of controllers is partially due to the politics involved as well as the intensity of the training.
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The Control Room Floor / Rejoining an ARTCC to resome training
« on: August 12, 2010, 11:45:59 PM »
Send our dATM or TA an email to get back on the roster. ([email protected] or [email protected])
Welcome back!
Welcome back!
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The Control Room Floor / Significant change to Taxi procedures coming effective 30 Jun 2010
« on: July 01, 2010, 09:39:15 PM »
I've been hearing exchanges like that at all of the big airports that i've listened to... BOS, JFK, IAD, you name it.
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The Control Room Floor / Significant change to Taxi procedures coming effective 30 Jun 2010
« on: June 29, 2010, 01:16:47 PM »
I gotta say, I've been trying to get some practice with this phraseology on the network, and it's tough breaking a habit...