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General Discussion / Re: vNAS/CRC Forum
« on: November 27, 2024, 08:27:06 PM »
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Events / Re: [9/10/2021 2300z - 0300z] The JFK FNO
« on: September 12, 2021, 12:58:42 PM »My vote is, let's find a BALANCE. If you want to do a single-field event, you're more than welcome to, anytime you want -- EXCEPT on a Friday night. I don't think that's too much to ask.
This. This RIGHT here. Enough with the “my airport can beat up your airport” BS. You want to do a single field event? Saturdays and Sundays are fantastic opportunities for them.
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Events / Re: [9/10/2021 2300z - 0300z] The JFK FNO
« on: September 07, 2021, 05:58:22 PM »Regardless of what was agreed, the event is clearly a tongue-in-cheek nose-thumbing to the new FNO guidelines, which were instituted to *prevent* all FNO traffic from being focused onto a single airfield.
Yes, let's funnel an unrealistic amount of traffic into one of the 3 NY Metro airports during convective weather season and just hope for the best.
I'd better make sure someone's on ZMP so we can start creating 50 MIT for JFK over Iowa...
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Events / ZMP/ZKC/ZFW Present FNO: North and South on Interstate 35
« on: August 14, 2021, 11:07:21 PM »
Interstate 35 (I-35) is a major Interstate Highway in the central United States. It stretches from Laredo, Texas, near the Mexican border to Duluth, Minnesota. The highway splits into I-35E and I-35W in two separate places, the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in Texas and at the Minnesota twin cities of Minneapolis–Saint Paul. In addition to the Dallas-Fort Worth and Minneapolis-Saint Paul areas, the major cities that I-35 also connects to include San Antonio, Austin, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Kansas City, and Des Moines.
Join the Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Ft. Worth ARTCCs as we light up the major length of I-35 and provide uninterrupted ATC services from Minneapolis, all the way South to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Soar over the two distinct 35E/35W splits in Minnesota and Texas, hop from Dallas to Kansas City to compare which city has better BBQ, drop into Oklahoma City to or simply connect any city pair along the storied border-to-border trunk route.
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Events / Re: Sausalito Summernight
« on: June 26, 2021, 10:02:08 PM »
Let's take the car and save the fare.
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Simple Insanity / Re: Chick-Fil-A vs. Canes
« on: May 02, 2021, 08:32:34 PM »
The correct answer is Canes for chicken tenders, Chick-Fil-A for sandwiches.
Also, Popeyes for breakfast.
Also, Popeyes for breakfast.
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Events / Re: ZFW Presents the "D10 Delta Staff up" 2300-0200z
« on: March 30, 2021, 10:51:07 PM »...the busiest nonconsolidated TRACON in the United States.Chicago does more ops than D10, no? 😝
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Events / Northern Migration XVI - The Great Minnesota Get-Together
« on: March 12, 2021, 08:03:56 PM »
With summer in full swing, the snowbirds are returning home to the land of 10,000 lakes, Minnesota. Around this time, VATSIM controllers from across the country normally convene in Minneapolis for a weekend of Twin Cities VATSIM controlling for a live event hosted by Minneapolis ARTCC. So come on and bring whatever plane you fancy into KMSP for Northern Migration!
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Events / ZMP Last Minute Shopping - let it SNO!
« on: March 04, 2021, 07:47:27 AM »
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! It's a week before Christmas and the stores are still open!
ZMP will be providing full ATC service to KMSP as well as to Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) in Eden Prairie, MN, home of the Eden Prairie shopping center.
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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General Discussion / Re: No More "Big Game" Fly Ins?
« on: February 06, 2021, 05:06:18 PM »2023 ZAB (Phoenix)
I can tell you that I still have controllers with PTSD from 2015, so I doubt we will be hosting a super bowl event in 2023...
I have a couple guys on my roster that still have PTSD from the 2008 PHX Super Bowl event...
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News / Position Posting: Minneapolis ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« on: January 21, 2021, 08:16:30 PM »
OPEN POSITION POSTING - DEPUTY AIR TRAFFIC MANAGER
Minneapolis ARTCC (vZMP)
The Minneapolis ARTCC (vZMP) is currently seeking applications for Deputy Air Traffic Manager (DATM) who will assist the Air Traffic Manager in providing effective management and leadership of the VATUSA Minneapolis ARTCC (vZMP).
Key Accountabilities:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position and not for the inexperienced. The workload is considerable and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.
Applications should include:
Applications should be submitted to zmp-atm@vatusa.net
Application deadline is 31 January, 2359 UTC.
Minneapolis ARTCC (vZMP)
The Minneapolis ARTCC (vZMP) is currently seeking applications for Deputy Air Traffic Manager (DATM) who will assist the Air Traffic Manager in providing effective management and leadership of the VATUSA Minneapolis ARTCC (vZMP).
Key Accountabilities:
- Oversees the day-to-day operation of the facility
- Reports to the vZMP Air Traffic Manager
- Maintains an active online presence within the facility and on the VATSIM network
- Functions as ARTCC Staff Member and attends periodic meetings as necessary
- Provides for coordination of position assignments and position restrictions when necessary
- Provides guidance and help to assigned controllers or guests
- Assists in the coordination of events that may affect the ARTCC's airspace
- Assists in management of the VATUSA vZMP member and visiting controller roster
- Other duties as assigned by the Air Traffic Manager
Required Skills:
- Must be an active member of the network in good standing with a clean history
- Currently hold a rating of Controller (C1) or higher
- Capable of working well in a team-oriented environment
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Desired Skills:
- VATSIM ARTCC and/or Real world managerial or supervisory experience
- Demonstrated possession and utilization of a high degree of energy, commitment and dedication
- Instructor or Mentor experience on the network is a plus
- Adept at working with different personality types and skill levels
Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position and not for the inexperienced. The workload is considerable and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.
Applications should include:
- Full Name, Active E-Mail, and VATSIM CID
- Introductory Cover Letter and resume detailing your experience and addressing each of required and desired skills above and any other relevant information you would like to provide
- Candidates from outside vZMP must submit a Letter of Recommendation from a Senior Staff Member (ATM/DATM/TA) at their current ARTCC
Applications should be submitted to zmp-atm@vatusa.net
Application deadline is 31 January, 2359 UTC.
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Events / Re: ZHU Presents "The Airports Among Us" 11/03 2359z-0230z
« on: October 21, 2020, 08:17:41 PM »
Yeah sorry I was in weapons firing hockey pucks at CZWG. Where’s the body again?
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Events / Re: ZHU Presents "The Airports Among Us" 11/03 2359z-0230z
« on: October 14, 2020, 04:53:28 PM »
IAH is sus.
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Events / [20DEC 2359-0400z] ZMP Last Minute Shopping
« on: September 15, 2020, 02:17:00 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! It's the shortest day of the year and the stores are still open!
ZMP will be providing full ATC service to KMSP as well as to Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) in Eden Prairie, MN, home of the Eden Prairie shopping center.
More than enough time for you to fly in, hit the malls, and fly out...before anyone else knows how long you waited!
Please review this event briefing prior to flying in: https://minniecenter.org/briefing
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The Control Room Floor / Re: VATUSA Traffic Management Unit: Launch
« on: August 30, 2020, 05:30:26 AM »2. Find a way to identify a currently-online TMU representative, who may or may not be actively controlling a position, for each ARTCC/facility on a ongoing basis, both during events and outside of event times.
Please don’t get in the habit of combining your TMU position with a controlling position. The times when a TMC is needed to make tactical decisions is almost always during a period of traffic demand that requires a simultaneous elevated level of focus as a controller. Trying to do both at once, in my experience on the network, never ends well.
I’ll echo Jeremy’s sentiments above that during non-weather or non-COVID times, much of the infrastructure being proposed is merely a formality. You’ll thank its presence though during severe weather or during non-standard operations like a runway config change in the middle of an event The latter happened at a Tea Party a few years ago if I recall, and I’ll hazard a guess that you’ll agree that having a dedicated TMU controller made it less of a circus.