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Events / Re: VATUSA Presents: Open Mic Night!
« on: April 26, 2020, 12:11:05 PM »
ZDC will be staffing up as many airports as possible. We hope to see you all Friday. Cheers
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General Discussion / Re: FNO's might need to be adjusted due to traffic?
« on: April 11, 2020, 12:21:27 AM »
More controllers won't fix the limited air space feeding into finals.
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Events / Re: [10 APR 2020, 23Z - 03Z] Springtime in Philadelphia FNO
« on: April 10, 2020, 10:34:05 PM »What a mess. DC Center on 133.72 couldn't even except traffic from Indy Center. Five planes had to diverted and two just disconnected because they got tired of holding for over an hour. They could except traffic from Atlanta however during my time holding as I watched planes cross over from Atlanta sectors. Indy Center had to keep apologizing to everyone. https://prntscr.com/rx3b1w
Indy should be apologizing to everyone for not doing their part in trying to keep this event afloat - they were asked for 40 miles in trail, and they ended up with 5 MIT at the boundary to ZDC. After the handoffs were refused, they then dropped the track on planes and shipped them to ZDC anyways, which is a violation of many air traffic regulations. So, they were spun back into ZID airspace.
Don't blame ZDC - they've been doing as well as they could for an event that had more operations during this event than the last 12 hours real world.
Than maybe all the controllers for the event need to work together instead of blaming each other and having pilots fly circles all over the place for hours. Pilots are following the instructions given and were the ones getting hosed because of the lack of coordination between controllers. Maybe FNO procedures need to be re-looked at due to the increased traffic loads due to real world situations. The last 3 FNO's have been like this.
None of the controllers were blaming anyone else. You brought that up when you began blaming ZDC. There are plans in place for FNOs, there were restrictions in place tonight, they were not followed. As a ZDC controller, I apologize for the inconvenience that you suffered. Next time will let you proceed direct to the field while everyone else is holding.
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Events / Re: [10 APR 2020, 23Z - 03Z] Springtime in Philadelphia FNO
« on: April 10, 2020, 09:55:11 PM »What a mess. DC Center on 133.72 couldn't even except traffic from Indy Center. Five planes had to diverted and two just disconnected because they got tired of holding for over an hour. They could except traffic from Atlanta however during my time holding as I watched planes cross over from Atlanta sectors. Indy Center had to keep apologizing to everyone. https://prntscr.com/rx3b1w
Over 200 arrivals into 1 airport, you're going to have to expect holds. Enroute control needs spacing as Odinn mentioned. Inadequate spacing from controller to controller adds extra and unnecessary workload, when that accepting controller already has aircraft holding in their airspace. So rather congest the ZDC airspace with more aircraft, hand-offs were refused. Everyone is trying to get into PHL. FNOs have gotten tremendously busy and chaotic these past few weeks. Patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.
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Events / Re: ZDC Presents: Cherry Blossom [28MAR2020 2330z-0330z]
« on: March 29, 2020, 12:05:19 AM »
We appreciate all the cooperation and patience the pilots gave us tonight. It was crazy busy, and ZDC thanks all the surrounding ARTCCs that came up to support us. Thanks for a fun Saturday night!
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Events / ZDC Satellite Sunday [August 25, 1800z-2200z | 2pm-6pm EST]
« on: July 30, 2019, 03:50:24 PM »
Come take a leisurely flight through ZDC as we staff up for Satellite Sunday, featuring KMTN - Martin State, KHEF – Manassas Regional, KLYH – Lynchburg Regional, and KISO – Kinston Regional Jetport. VFR traffic is always welcome. Potomac TRACON will also be staffed for those looking for a Class Bravo transition.
August 25, 1800z-2200z | 2pm-6pm EST. See ya on the scope!
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Events / Re: [06/28 2300z] Hit The Beach ZDC FNO
« on: June 28, 2019, 10:08:44 PM »Thanks to all the pilots and controllers who made this event a success. Great job all around for a fun FNO!
Appreciate the feedback, and glad you had a great flight!
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Events / Re: [06/28 2300z] Hit The Beach ZDC FNO
« on: June 10, 2019, 12:11:58 PM »Not to sound like a Debbie Downer, but are we sure Norfolk can handle FNO traffic? That's a lot of traffic for such a small airport..
Sorry for the delayed reply. If we didn't think it could handle a FNO event, we wouldn't have set it up. I am confident in our controllers abilities to work a high traffic amount at smaller airport. Being at a smaller airport, this also gives pilots the opportunity to fly a smaller plane, such as a business jet or general aviation aircraft. We understand your concern, but we are prepared and will provide the best service for all. We hope to see you at the event!
Respectfully,
Tim Evans
vZDC Events Coordinator
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Events / [06/28 2300z] Hit The Beach ZDC FNO
« on: May 12, 2019, 07:07:59 PM »
Date: 06/28/2019
Time: 23:00z to 03:00z
It's that time of the year when many families head out to Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks to enjoy their summer vacations on the beach. Join ZDC as we staff up Norfolk International Airport (KORF) for challenging arrivals and departures. General Aviation and Airliners are always welcome.
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Events / [11/15 2359z-0400z @ KIAD] Never Dull at Dulles FNO
« on: May 05, 2019, 05:08:46 PM »
ZDC Washington DC ARTCC is proud to once again host, Never Dull at Dulles (KIAD) for Friday Night Ops!
November 15, 2359-0400z // 1900-2300est.
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Events / Cross the Pond 2019 | Westbound | March 30 1100-2300zulu
« on: March 23, 2019, 04:26:42 PM »
Save the date for CTP Westbound! March 30th 1100-2300 Zulu. The votes are in, and the airports are selected. Fill up the skies with your fellow pilots and partake in VatSim's greatest event! Check out the event website for more information, https://ctp.vatsim.net/
Departing Airports
EHAM - Amsterdam Schiphol
EIDW - Dublin International
EDDH - Hamburg International
EGKK - London Gatwick
ENGM - Oslo Gardermoen
Arrival Airports
KORD - Chicago O'Hare
KSFO - San Francisco
CYYZ - Toronto Pearson
CYVR - Vancouver International
KIAD - Washington Dulles
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Events / [Oct 12, 2019] ZDC Live Event
« on: February 10, 2019, 12:36:42 PM »
ZDC Washington’s Live Event will take place October 12, 2019. Featuring IAD-Dulles. 2200z-0300z
Help us make this a tremendous event as we host this just a few miles away from Dulles Airport itself!! This will also be the last event on the old voice codec before Audio For Vatsim is released. Let's make this an event we will never forget! Event will be streamed, follow us at https://www.twitch.tv/victor4288
Help us make this a tremendous event as we host this just a few miles away from Dulles Airport itself!! This will also be the last event on the old voice codec before Audio For Vatsim is released. Let's make this an event we will never forget! Event will be streamed, follow us at https://www.twitch.tv/victor4288
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Events / ZDC Class C Saturday [April 20 23:00z-03:00z]
« on: February 05, 2019, 03:44:03 PM »
Location: KACY, KROA, KRDU, KRIC
Time: 23:00z-03:00z | 19:00est-23:00est
Scared of the congested Washington Class Bravo airspace? So are we! We're taking a break and relaxing a bit. ZDC will be showing some love staffing up our Class C fields. Bring in or fly out in your favorite small jet or general aviation aircraft. Sight see the boardwalk in Atlantic City (KACY.) Coast along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Roanoke (KROA.) Or visit the busy city night life in KRDU (Raleigh-Durham) or KRIC (Richmond.)
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Events / 2019 Preakness Stakes [May 18 | 1800z-2200z]
« on: February 05, 2019, 03:11:50 PM »
Location: KBWI-Baltimore
Time: 1800z-2200z | 14:00est-18:00est
Come visit KBWI as we host "The Second Jewel of the Triple Crown," Preakness Stakes! The Preakness Stakes is an annual thoroughbred horse race held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the second leg in the Triple Crown series following the well known Kentucky Derby. First run in 1873, the Preakness Stakes is full of history, Maryland heritage, excitement, and pumping adrenaline as the thunder roars from the lightning quick horses.
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