ADD ONLINE TIMES IN ATIS TAG
During "non-event" times it is a problem knowing when controllers will be on-line.
This can be solved by a controller adding his/her expected on-line times in the tag.
Obviously, if a controller has to log off, so be it. But at least there is a good faith attempt to let pilots know if they will expect ATC.
Keep in mind that GOOD pilots spend 15-30 minutes in pre-flight. If I go to VATSIM or Vantastic and see ctr and/or app guys on, I prepare my flight for that ARTCC.
Thanks
Greg