Lewis Corcoran Posted September 5, 2016 at 11:43 AM Posted September 5, 2016 at 11:43 AM I've recently just failed my OBS to S1 exam by 1 Question and in the rts it says 'You must obtain a p[Mod - Happy Thoughts] in the theory exam before you are able to book the practical exam for that rating (except OBS > S1).' How do i book the practical exam or mentoring session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted September 5, 2016 at 04:43 PM Board of Governors Posted September 5, 2016 at 04:43 PM Please don't post the exact same thing in multiple threads. Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Segesdi 1285929 Posted September 24, 2016 at 01:52 AM Posted September 24, 2016 at 01:52 AM Hello everyone, I'm new to Vatsim and I'm interested in becoming a controller. I'm from Canada and wish to control in Canada, however, the Vatcan website (https://vatcan.ca/) seems to be down for maintenance. It has been down for at least 24 hours. Does anyone know how I can join my division as per the Vatsim ATC training page? Or do I just have to wait until this maintenance is finished? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james edwards 1349045 Posted October 29, 2016 at 03:47 PM Posted October 29, 2016 at 03:47 PM Just a general question? I have been observing on Euroscope for quite sometime now and just wondering how long does it take to get a group observer session. I p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]ed the theory exam first time and just really want to control , i also have some good experience from flying Small Props at Liverpool airport UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immanuel Pekerti 1399768 Posted September 24, 2017 at 06:45 PM Posted September 24, 2017 at 06:45 PM Hello! Just going to leave a suggestion here. I actually believe that the main post telling you to start off by looking for "NEW ATC STARTS HERE" in the left hand menu is pretty much irrelevant by now. I would suggest the thread starter to renew the guide so it won't confuse the new starter. I was confused though, and so I gave this suggestion. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilin Shavreski 1407828 Posted October 22, 2017 at 03:03 PM Posted October 22, 2017 at 03:03 PM What subjects in high school are the most important for air traffic controller? Ilin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Ying Posted October 26, 2017 at 04:27 AM Posted October 26, 2017 at 04:27 AM What subjects in high school are the most important for air traffic controller? Ilin I wouldn't say any particular subject or cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] is "the most important." What's important are various skills that can be applied to the task of air traffic control. ATC is about maintaining safety and efficiency in a 4 dimensional environment (latitude, longitude, altitude, and time). Therefore, spatial reasoning ability is critical. You can't maintain separation if you can't form a coherent mental picture of what the airspace looks like and how the aircraft are moving through it. Understanding some basic physics and meteorology wouldn't hurt. A good understanding of arithmetic, geometry, and basic algebra is in some ways necessary (vectoring is essentially geometry), but I would argue that things like good vectoring and sequencing is more a skill that is learned through experience and becomes and intuitive practice over time. Developing your spatial reasoning and visualization skills is far more important than becoming a math wiz, although that certainly wouldn't hinder your ATC ability. Instructor // ZNY/ZWY Facility Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Miodrag 1407767 Posted October 31, 2017 at 09:30 PM Posted October 31, 2017 at 09:30 PM Hey guys, as an airline enthusiast, I would really like to start my training! Who can I contact, I was looking on the VATSIM.net website and could find a simple answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted November 1, 2017 at 06:35 PM Board of Governors Posted November 1, 2017 at 06:35 PM Home > ATC > Training (https://www.vatsim.net/air-traffic-control/training) Joining A Division To become a VATSIM approved Air Traffic Controller you must first join a VATSIM Region and Division. Most members select the Region/Division that is local to them, though this is not a requirement. It is important to consider the local timezone of the Division you join. After selecting a Division, navigate to their website to find information about their training process and available contacts for you to get started. Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Howard 1418473 Posted February 23, 2018 at 11:59 PM Posted February 23, 2018 at 11:59 PM Hey new to the community just signed up for the UK division so awaiting my starting group session. Is there anything I can be doing in the mean time whilst I wait? I don't know anything about ATC so can't wait to start learning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted February 24, 2018 at 12:28 AM Board of Governors Posted February 24, 2018 at 12:28 AM Welcome to the community, Aaron! I don't know how things are done in the UK, but I'd suggest reading all available training and policy material on their website while you wait for your next session. You could also sign in as an observer at DEL, GND and TWR positions and listen. The more you read, listen and absorb, the better prepared you'll be for your instruction. Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Howard 1418473 Posted February 24, 2018 at 07:28 AM Posted February 24, 2018 at 07:28 AM Hello and thank you Oh ok fantastic I wasn't sure if I want allowed to use the controller software just yet for observing so that's good to know. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Hartnell 1456884 Posted June 1, 2019 at 04:38 PM Posted June 1, 2019 at 04:38 PM Hello, I worked at the Edmonton ACC as a controller in two enroute specialties and am looking to learn more about VATSIM. The link on the 'Training' page join a VATSIM Region and Division does not appear to be working currently. Will read through more of the forums in case there are already answers posted elsewhere on other ways to sign up for regional training (I'd likely prefer enroute control to start, but am interested in learning other areas). I'm also interested in listening in and maybe joining in on busier areas as I realize there may not be a lot of traffic in VATSIM in and around Canada. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Hartnell 1456884 Posted June 8, 2019 at 03:09 PM Posted June 8, 2019 at 03:09 PM Might be sorted out now. Thanks VATCAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Josephs 1457454 Posted June 9, 2019 at 04:18 AM Posted June 9, 2019 at 04:18 AM Hello, Just joined I am listed as a pilot/Observer, but was trying for ATC how do I change the rating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted June 9, 2019 at 05:20 AM Board of Governors Posted June 9, 2019 at 05:20 AM Everyone starts out as a Pilot/Observer. Once you've met the requirements to become an ATC within your facility/division, your ATC rating will be awarded. Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelle Dikmans Posted November 24, 2019 at 06:35 PM Posted November 24, 2019 at 06:35 PM Can i take my IVAO rating to VATSIM? Also cannot find any EHAA sectorfiles. Need help to explore and compare to IVAO. Jelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Bergmann Posted November 24, 2019 at 07:46 PM Posted November 24, 2019 at 07:46 PM Check https://www.dutchvacc.nl/ for the sector file and more information on how to get started in EHAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Ogden Posted November 24, 2019 at 10:01 PM Posted November 24, 2019 at 10:01 PM (edited) Jelle Dikmans 1471036 said: Can i take my IVAO rating to VATSIM? The short answer is not in most places. However, I gather that you have signed up as a member of the Dutch vACC, which falls under the Europe division. The Europe division (VATEUD) does have a network transfer policy that would allow you to have your rating converted. This transfer is limited to individuals who hold an APC or higher rating. More information can be found in section 6.4 of this policy docomeent (page 24): https://www.vateud.net/fileadmin/content/eud/policies/vatsim_europe_division_policies.pdf Contact the relevant VATEUD personnel to get more information. Cheers, Edited April 15, 2020 at 02:38 AM by Andrew Ogden Andrew Ogden Gander Oceanic OCA Chief Vancouver FIR Senior Instructor Visit us: https://ganderoceanic.ca Contact: [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Perez Posted April 14, 2020 at 06:58 PM Posted April 14, 2020 at 06:58 PM Hi, I'm new at VATSIM. I would like to get training as a virtual controller, but i don't know what to do. Could someone help me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brant Marshall Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:09 PM Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:09 PM 9 minutes ago, Alberto Perez said: Hi, I'm new at VATSIM. I would like to get training as a virtual controller, but i don't know what to do. Could someone help me? Hi Alberto, Take a look at the ATC Training page here: https://www.vatsim.net/air-traffic-control/training This will give you the starting information you need so you can select a Region & Division. Once you select your Region and your Division, you'll be able to navigate their websites to learn more about becoming a virtual controller. Of course, once you have selected your region & division and you still have questions, feel free to poke back. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Perez Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:32 PM Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:32 PM 21 minutes ago, Brant Marshall said: Hi Alberto, Take a look at the ATC Training page here: https://www.vatsim.net/air-traffic-control/training This will give you the starting information you need so you can select a Region & Division. Once you select your Region and your Division, you'll be able to navigate their websites to learn more about becoming a virtual controller. Of course, once you have selected your region & division and you still have questions, feel free to poke back. 🙂 I've already selected a Region & Division. What's my next step? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brant Marshall Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:33 PM Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:33 PM Just now, Alberto Perez said: I've already selected a Region & Division. What's my next step? Just so I'm telling you correctly, what division did you select? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Perez Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:35 PM Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:35 PM 1 minute ago, Brant Marshall said: Just so I'm telling you correctly, what division did you select? Region: Europe Division: Europe (except UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brant Marshall Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:37 PM Posted April 14, 2020 at 07:37 PM 1 minute ago, Alberto Perez said: Region: Europe Division: Europe (except UK) Cool, try reading this: https://www.vateud.net/atc-training/first-steps/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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