Improper use of airline callsign?

[Don Desfosse]

Evan, I want to thank you for the positive manner in which you approach trying to educate our members, especially our newer ones.  You've gotten some good feedback and have refined your alias and approach in such a way that it's clear for everyone to see that you are truly trying to help in a beneficial way.  I hope all that you contact continue to receive your pointers in a kind and constructive manner, and I thank you for your work in making our network more realistic, stronger, and hopefully keep more hair in our controllers' heads!

[Matthew Kosmoski]

It may be worth noting that three numbers and three letters actually isn't a valid tail number in the US. Tail numbers can be any of the following:

• One to five numbers (N12345)
• One to four numbers followed by one letter (N1234Z)
• One to three numbers followed by two letters (N123AZ)

N1-N99 are reserved for the FAA, though.

https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/forming_nnumber/

[Camden Bruno]

Matthew,

I think that was a simple typo since the example provided just after falls within acceptable callsigns. Regardless, good catch and handy information, thanks for the pointing that out - we'll make sure to fix that in the alias.

Best,

[Evan Reiter]

Yeah, that was a typo that has since been corrected. But thanks for pointing it out. I really wish I could use bullets in a PM on VATSIM! Would make it a lot easier to convey.

[Brin Brody]

Yeah, that was a typo that has since been corrected. But thanks for pointing it out. I really wish I could use bullets in a PM on VATSIM! Would make it a lot easier to convey.

The day is coming?  Rich text in PMs? 

[Matthew Kosmoski]

Yeah, that was a typo that has since been corrected. But thanks for pointing it out. I really wish I could use bullets in a PM on VATSIM! Would make it a lot easier to convey.

The day is coming?  Rich text in PMs? 

Hah!  Let's add that to the wishlist after the other modernization efforts :-)

[Byron MacRae]

Matt,

File what you want and be happy. It's a game and most of us won't say a word.

Do what you do.

[Camden Bruno]

It's a game

[Robert Shearman Jr]

It's a game

[Matthew Kosmoski]

Matt,

File what you want and be happy. It's a game and most of us won't say a word.

Do what you do.

Is that directed at me?  About what?

[Camden Bruno]

Is that directed at me?  About what?

I believe it's directed at the original poster, whose name is also Matthew 

[Robert Shearman Jr]

Matt,

File what you want and be happy. It's a game and most of us won't say a word.

Do what you do.

Is that directed at me?  About what?

At the OP I would guess, albeit a bit delayed...

[Matthew Kosmoski]

It's a game

I know I'm in the minority, but I agree with that point. Given that to play is to, "engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation," I find it hard to argue otherwise :-) That being said, how we choose to "play" the game is up to us, and we choose a fairly realistic manner to play. 

[Matthew Kosmoski]

Is that directed at me?  About what?

I believe it's directed at the original poster, whose name is also Matthew 

Yeah, I was kinda confused by the timeline.  Quotes for context are often a good thing!

[Camden Bruno]

I know I'm in the minority, but I agree with that point. Given that to play is to, "engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation," I find it hard to argue otherwise :-) That being said, how we choose to "play" the game is up to us, and we choose a fairly realistic manner to play.

I absolutely agree, it's about being happy and enjoying yourself. As stated numerous times throughout the thread, our messages are simply offerings incase someone is attempting to simulate realism (which, I think, most are).

My  "" wasn't because I disagree with Byron's point, rather that I can't stand the word "game" when referencing a simulator. Then again, I guess it depends on how you "play" it.

Overall, like Byron said, do what makes you happy and, if you're trying to make it "as real as it gets" then we'll be there to offer advice on how to do so. 

Happy holidays, gents!