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Events / Re: Fort Worth I-20 Corridor Poker Run [Aug 20 1800-2300z]
« on: August 19, 2017, 07:46:17 PM »
One more day!!!! Make sure you sign up! Should be a fun event for everyone!
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General Discussion / The Pattern and Shelves - The birds and the bees.
« on: August 17, 2017, 10:29:41 PM »
Hey y'all,
Big thing I wanted to address that I've seen recently is many people misinterpreting: pattern operations, terminology, and etiquette. This has has mostly came from people who are active controllers on the network. These mishaps are usually exhibited during major events and OTS'.
Misconception 1: Pattern Altitude and distance..
Kind of an obvious one, Props 1000 AGL Jets 1500 AGL and lateral spacing on the downwind half mile to a mile for props and a 1.5+ for the jets.
Misconception 2: Speed
Unless your military and clearly operate as it, speed <200 under the bravo or within 4nm and 2500AGL of the airport. Bravos allow 250 under 10, but don't be that guy if your doing pattern work.
Misconception 3: The Option
Y'all know the option clears you for everything hence why it's called the option. One problem I've witnessed though is use of the "stop-and-go" procedure. From a RW perspective the only time we implement that is to practice short-field take offs and landings and out of saftey we use full length to practice those. The tower has final say to not allow any of those options you can chose from for any reason. I've witnessed people intentionally messing with people a lot recently by stop-and-going to mess the controllers spacing up because he didn't say it was "unavailable".. key word there. Unless you want to get killed or get a letter in the mail from the FAA RW, you let tower know out of courtesy you will be doing it so they can plan accordingly. While this is VATSIM, I know the real reason why y'all are doing it and it needs to stop now. All it does is ruin the experience for others and makes you selfish. Whats the point of having tower online to keep people separated when people won't let them do their job which includes CONTROLLING the folks they have? Novel Idea.
Misconception 4: Operating around/under the shelvs
We tend to notice where the confines of our airspace is when someone is near it, that's a great thing and shows your scan is working. People tend to forget that its purpose is to separate controlled and uncontrolled aircraft. The arrivals and I am willing to bet money your vector diagrams are designed to keep people in this protected airspace. While this doesn't mean its required you keep them in it 100% of the time, it will allow you to not have to worry about the planes outside of the airspace. Its very legal to fly under the shelves and it's the only logical way most VFR planes can get around these air spaces. The approaches are also designed to keep people in the protected airspace. If you are running into an issue where arrivals are running into people below the bravo/charlie.. they are probably too low for the intercept. That being said pilots need to ensure they are honoring the altitudes CORRECTLY. Some altitudes are inclusive and others are not.
People have gotten very rude and the wrong ideas of what it means to be a controller on this network recently. I've been here for 11+ years and its ridiculous to see. Stop trying to screw each other over and push tin the way it's meant to be push and have fun doing it! Just cause someone decided to mess with you on your OTS doesn't make it right for you to continue the trend.
Thanks
Ethan
Works Cited: Real World pilot, CFI, 7 years of flying, 7110, blah blah
Big thing I wanted to address that I've seen recently is many people misinterpreting: pattern operations, terminology, and etiquette. This has has mostly came from people who are active controllers on the network. These mishaps are usually exhibited during major events and OTS'.
Misconception 1: Pattern Altitude and distance..
Kind of an obvious one, Props 1000 AGL Jets 1500 AGL and lateral spacing on the downwind half mile to a mile for props and a 1.5+ for the jets.
Misconception 2: Speed
Unless your military and clearly operate as it, speed <200 under the bravo or within 4nm and 2500AGL of the airport. Bravos allow 250 under 10, but don't be that guy if your doing pattern work.
Misconception 3: The Option
Y'all know the option clears you for everything hence why it's called the option. One problem I've witnessed though is use of the "stop-and-go" procedure. From a RW perspective the only time we implement that is to practice short-field take offs and landings and out of saftey we use full length to practice those. The tower has final say to not allow any of those options you can chose from for any reason. I've witnessed people intentionally messing with people a lot recently by stop-and-going to mess the controllers spacing up because he didn't say it was "unavailable".. key word there. Unless you want to get killed or get a letter in the mail from the FAA RW, you let tower know out of courtesy you will be doing it so they can plan accordingly. While this is VATSIM, I know the real reason why y'all are doing it and it needs to stop now. All it does is ruin the experience for others and makes you selfish. Whats the point of having tower online to keep people separated when people won't let them do their job which includes CONTROLLING the folks they have? Novel Idea.
Misconception 4: Operating around/under the shelvs
We tend to notice where the confines of our airspace is when someone is near it, that's a great thing and shows your scan is working. People tend to forget that its purpose is to separate controlled and uncontrolled aircraft. The arrivals and I am willing to bet money your vector diagrams are designed to keep people in this protected airspace. While this doesn't mean its required you keep them in it 100% of the time, it will allow you to not have to worry about the planes outside of the airspace. Its very legal to fly under the shelves and it's the only logical way most VFR planes can get around these air spaces. The approaches are also designed to keep people in the protected airspace. If you are running into an issue where arrivals are running into people below the bravo/charlie.. they are probably too low for the intercept. That being said pilots need to ensure they are honoring the altitudes CORRECTLY. Some altitudes are inclusive and others are not.
People have gotten very rude and the wrong ideas of what it means to be a controller on this network recently. I've been here for 11+ years and its ridiculous to see. Stop trying to screw each other over and push tin the way it's meant to be push and have fun doing it! Just cause someone decided to mess with you on your OTS doesn't make it right for you to continue the trend.
Thanks
Ethan
Works Cited: Real World pilot, CFI, 7 years of flying, 7110, blah blah
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Events / Re: Fort Worth I-20 Corridor Poker Run [Aug 20 1800-2300z]
« on: August 13, 2017, 12:16:00 PM »
JUST UNDER TWO WEEKS AWAY! Be sure to sign up for the event at https://goo.gl/forms/CmDw4JzetuJNzJ382
Here's an awesome short video on how to properly fly into controlled airports when VFR!
https://youtu.be/WqCDRPX7eLA
Here's an awesome short video on how to properly fly into controlled airports when VFR!
https://youtu.be/WqCDRPX7eLA
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Events / Re: Inaugural Boot Scootin' Boogie Feat. Oklahoma City [Aug 17 2300z-0200z]
« on: August 13, 2017, 12:01:58 PM »
The event kick off is quickly approaching! We are proud to announce our partnership with vUSAF and the other VATSIM military organizations!
See y'all Thursday!
See y'all Thursday!
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Events / Trick-Or-TRACON [OCT 29 1800-2100z]
« on: July 30, 2017, 02:49:11 PM »
Fort Worth ARTCC presents Tick-or-TRACON! An event aimed at local traffic where Fort Worth's finest staff up the Regional Approach area airports! Make your rounds and stop at as many of the 11 staffed airports (listed below) as you can!
Here's the twist! Like Trick-Or-Treating, there's always that ONE unknown house that has the BEST candy! We will be giving away (3) A2A simulations products randomly to 3 pilots who fly FULL STOP TO AND FROM a featured airport. The secret airport will be randomly selected from event airports all listed below. You will be notified if you are one of the winners during the event!
Pilots please be sure to brush up on your VFR operations, pattern flying skills, and use www.skyvector.com to navigate your way around the scary DFW Class Bravo airspace as this event is going to pure scary!
Featured Fields - NOTE: DFW is NOT a featured airport
KDTO - Denton Class Delta
KAFW - Alliance Class Delta
KFTW - Fort Woth Meacham Class Delta
KNFW - Fort Worth Navy Class Delta
KFWS - Fort Worth Spinks Class Delta
KGKY - Arlington Class Delta
KADS - Adison Class Delta
KRBD - Redbird Class Delta
KHQZ - Mesquite Class Delta
KTKI - McKinney Class Delta
KDAL - Dallas Love Airport Class Bravo
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Events / Re: Fort Worth I-20 Corridor Poker Run [Aug 20 1800-2300z]
« on: July 27, 2017, 10:46:18 AM »
Prizes have been updated! Please see the prizes section to see the crazy amount of stuff we are giving away!
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Events / Re: Fort Worth Summer Splash FNO Feat. DFW and OKC
« on: July 24, 2017, 02:24:34 PM »
Preferred Routings:
OKC-DFW: MUDDE2 MUDDE RBUKL VKTRY2
DFW-OKC: BLECO7 ZEMMA TSDEL2
OKC-DFW: MUDDE2 MUDDE RBUKL VKTRY2
DFW-OKC: BLECO7 ZEMMA TSDEL2
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Events / It's Going Down in the D10 (DFW and DAL) [Sept 9 22-03z]
« on: July 14, 2017, 11:38:43 AM »
It's going down in the
We will be giving away (1) TDFi 717 license and a 30 dollar voucher to TDFi randomly to all participating pilots in celebration of the launch of Fort Worth ARTCC's Instagram @ZFWARTCC. Be sure to follow us starting September 9th and like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/vZFWARTCC as we will post event updates, news, and more!
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Events / Re: Fort Worth I-20 Corridor Poker Run [Aug 20 1800-2300z]
« on: July 14, 2017, 10:55:18 AM »Check the code for Mesquite, should be KHQZ.
Whoops thanks haha, nailed it on the banner. Must have been a typo.
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Events / Fort Worth I-20 Corridor Poker Run [Aug 20 1800-2300z]
« on: July 12, 2017, 03:49:08 PM »
Join Fort Worth as we host the Interstate 20 Corridor Poker Run on August 20th from 1pm-6pm CST. IFR Traffic is welcome, however, we encourage VFR to increase traffic capacity and your personal event experience. Fly up and down Interstate 20 between our 6 fully staffed airports and make a full stop to collect each one of your 5 cards for your hand! We will give out prizes to people with the top hands at the end of the event. A bonus card to increase your odds of winning will be awarded to your hand if you visit all 5 Stops!
Stops Featured:
- Monroe KMLU
- Shreveport KSHV or Shreveport Downtown KDTN
- Longview East Texas Regional KGGG
- Tyler Pounds KTYR
- Mesquite Metro KHQZ
Event signup required to qualify for prizes.
Signup and FAQ Link: https://goo.gl/forms/kyMXTOI5eqUHAi0N2
Payware Prizes: More TBA
TDFi Designs
- (1) TFDi Design 717
- (1) $30 USD voucher in the TFDi store
Aerosoft
- (2) 30 USD/Euro vouchers to use on any product of your choice
A2A Simulations
- (2) Your choice of any A2A simulations product
Hifi Technologies
- (2) Copies of any Active Sky product of your choice
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Events / Boot Scootin' Boogie Feat. Wichita Falls, Lawton, Altus [Nov 30th, 2300z-0200z]
« on: July 12, 2017, 01:21:17 AM »
Promo Video:https://vimeo.com/225322968
Howdy yall!
Join the Forth Worth Boot Scootin' Boogie on November 30th from 2300z-0200z. Break out those regional, charter, corporate, GA, and military aircraft and celebrate the end of the week at the honkytonk!
- Shappard AFB Witchita Falls, Texas (SPS)
- Lawton, Texas (LAW)
- Altus AFB Altus, Texas (LTS)
VFR/Enroute Charts - www.skyvector.com
IFR Charts - http://www.airnav.com/airport/
See yall there! [/list]
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Events / Boot Scootin' Boogie Feat. North East Texas [Dec 28th, 2300z-0200z]
« on: July 12, 2017, 01:10:17 AM »
Promo Video:https://vimeo.com/225322968
Howdy yall!
Join the Forth Worth Boot Scootin' Boogy for a North East Texas Special on December 28th from 2300z-0200z. Break out those charter, corporate, GA, and military aircraft and celebrate the New Year at the honkytonk!
Perfect for small hops!
Area Featured: North East Texas
- Texarkana, Texas KTXK
- Ardmore, Texas KADM
- Sherman, Texas KGYI
- Greenville, Texas KGVT
VFR/Enroute Charts - www.skyvector.com
IFR Charts - http://www.airnav.com/airport/
See yall there!
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Events / Boot Scootin' Boogie Feat. Midland [Oct 12th, 2300z-0200z]
« on: July 12, 2017, 12:41:56 AM »Promo Video:https://vimeo.com/225322968
Howdy yall!
Join the Forth Worth Boot Scootin' Boogie on October 12th from 2300z-0200z. Break out those regional, charter, corporate, GA, and military aircraft and celebrate the end of the week at the honkytonk!
Area Featured: Midland, Texas (KMAF)
VFR/Enroute Charts - www.skyvector.com
IFR Charts - http://www.airnav.com/airport/
See yall there!
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Events / Boot Scootin' Boogie Feat. Waco [Nov 9th, 2300z-0200z]
« on: July 12, 2017, 12:32:42 AM »Promo Video:https://vimeo.com/225322968
Howdy yall!
Join the Forth Worth Boot Scootin' Boogie on November 9th from 2300z-0200z. Break out those regional, charter, corporate, GA, and military aircraft and celebrate the end of the week at the honkytonk!
Area Featured: Waco, Texas (KACT) and Texas State Technical College (KCNW)
VFR/Enroute Charts - www.skyvector.com
IFR Charts - http://www.airnav.com/airport/
See yall there!
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Events / Boot Scootin' Boogie Feat. Shreveport and Monroe [Aug 31, 2300z-0200z]
« on: July 12, 2017, 12:02:12 AM »
Promo Video:https://vimeo.com/225322968
Howdy yall!
The bi-weekly Forth Worth Boot Scootin' Boogie on August 31st is all set and yall are invited for this Texan hoedown! Two Thursdays a month Fort Worth staffs up various Texan and Oklahoma civil and military airports from top to bottom from 2300z-0200z. Break out those regional, charter, corporate, GA, and military aircraft and celebrate the end of the week at the honkytonk! All of the airports offer their own unique challenges and our controllers are here to help you beat them with a little southern hospitality.
Area Featured: Shreveport, LA (SHV), Shreveport Downtown (DTN), and Barksdale AFB (BAD)
VFR/Enroute Charts - www.skyvector.com
IFR Charts - http://www.airnav.com/airport/
See ya'll there!