Eduardo Passos Posted January 29, 2007 at 09:10 PM Posted January 29, 2007 at 09:10 PM Thanks for answering, Matt So all I have to do is get controllers's software (VRC or other) and get the training? 1) Where, how and when could I do it? 2) Once choosing a region would I be sent to any airport or there would be an specific place? 3) Controllers's software already has voice? Thanks again Eduardo Eduardo Passos VATSIM Supervisor VATBRZ Senior Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth McTighe 824054 Posted January 29, 2007 at 10:05 PM Author Posted January 29, 2007 at 10:05 PM Thanks for answering, MattSo all I have to do is get controllers's software (VRC or other) and get the training? 1) Where, how and when could I do it? 2) Once choosing a region would I be sent to any airport or there would be an specific place? 3) Controllers's software already has voice? Thanks again Eduardo You need to go to www.vatsim.net and click on "New Controller Start here" The arrangements about what airport(s) you go to depend on which country/division you join. Have a look on the relevant website for information Ruth VATGOV7 Ruth McTighe Heathrow Director, Essex Radar, Thames Radar, London Information [Mod - Happy Thoughts]t webmistress CIX VFR Club http://www.cixvfrclub.org.uk/ Webmistress Plan-G http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/ Now not a VATanything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eduardo Passos Posted January 30, 2007 at 01:44 AM Posted January 30, 2007 at 01:44 AM First of all, thanks for answering so soon. Unfortunately I'm having trouble with my real-life region (BRAZIL) since I just can't get an answer from them. Tried to register in their forum buth didn't get back an email to activate my register. Just the same can I go to vatsim.net and join any region (and their division)? Eduardo Passos VATSIM Supervisor VATBRZ Senior Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Martz 988336 Posted February 2, 2007 at 08:34 PM Posted February 2, 2007 at 08:34 PM I want to start controlling, but it says it can't find me. (\__/) (='.'=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth McTighe 824054 Posted February 2, 2007 at 11:04 PM Author Posted February 2, 2007 at 11:04 PM I want to start controlling, but it says it can't find me. You'll have to give a little more detail than that! What can't find you? Which divsion do you want to learn to control with, and have you read their website to see how to get your controller training? Ruth VATGOV7 Vice President - Communications Ruth McTighe Heathrow Director, Essex Radar, Thames Radar, London Information [Mod - Happy Thoughts]t webmistress CIX VFR Club http://www.cixvfrclub.org.uk/ Webmistress Plan-G http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/ Now not a VATanything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Martz 988336 Posted February 3, 2007 at 12:27 PM Posted February 3, 2007 at 12:27 PM Ok, I was on the VATUSA website and I tried signing up for training. It says I'm not in their database or something like that. So then I go to change to VATUSA and VATSIM says I'm am part of VATUSA. (\__/) (='.'=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth McTighe 824054 Posted February 3, 2007 at 01:33 PM Author Posted February 3, 2007 at 01:33 PM You should contact VATUSA by e-mail to tell them about your problem rather than just posting in a general forum. Send it to the Director of VATUSA - vatusa1 (at) vatusa.org Ruth Ruth McTighe Heathrow Director, Essex Radar, Thames Radar, London Information [Mod - Happy Thoughts]t webmistress CIX VFR Club http://www.cixvfrclub.org.uk/ Webmistress Plan-G http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/ Now not a VATanything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Martz 988336 Posted February 3, 2007 at 01:34 PM Posted February 3, 2007 at 01:34 PM I already did. (\__/) (='.'=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth McTighe 824054 Posted February 3, 2007 at 01:34 PM Author Posted February 3, 2007 at 01:34 PM how long ago, and has he replied? Ruth Ruth McTighe Heathrow Director, Essex Radar, Thames Radar, London Information [Mod - Happy Thoughts]t webmistress CIX VFR Club http://www.cixvfrclub.org.uk/ Webmistress Plan-G http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/ Now not a VATanything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Martz 988336 Posted February 3, 2007 at 01:40 PM Posted February 3, 2007 at 01:40 PM I did about 3 weeks ago. He replied saying that he couldn't help me. I e-mailed him because I didn't get a confirmation e-mail, and still havn't gotten it. I just want this resolved, so I e-mailed him again just now. (\__/) (='.'=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth McTighe 824054 Posted February 3, 2007 at 05:57 PM Author Posted February 3, 2007 at 05:57 PM You might like to copy your e-mail to vatusa2 (at) vatusa.org You could also post in the USA forum of this board, as your message is more likely to be seen by the right people. If you get nowhere in a couple of days, let me know at ruth (at) vatsim.net Ruth VATGOV7 Vice president - Communications Ruth McTighe Heathrow Director, Essex Radar, Thames Radar, London Information [Mod - Happy Thoughts]t webmistress CIX VFR Club http://www.cixvfrclub.org.uk/ Webmistress Plan-G http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/ Now not a VATanything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Sutton 879715 Posted February 3, 2007 at 06:36 PM Posted February 3, 2007 at 06:36 PM Andrew, I'll contact you via email so that this can be resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Martz 988336 Posted February 3, 2007 at 07:03 PM Posted February 3, 2007 at 07:03 PM thanks guys (\__/) (='.'=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Stecker 877656 Posted April 7, 2007 at 06:21 PM Posted April 7, 2007 at 06:21 PM Hi, I'm a pilot, but would also like to learn how to control. Do I need some sort of transfer for this? Thanks, Mitch "Sorry looking individuals can be jet-watchers, too. Anyone who likes watching jets is a cut above the average wino."- Wayne Conrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrien Quenneville 948091 Posted April 9, 2007 at 09:24 PM Posted April 9, 2007 at 09:24 PM Nope, just apply with the ARTCC/FIR you want to be part of. Make sure you have access to the charts for where you will be controlling. That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Gelats 1008060 Posted May 3, 2007 at 06:17 PM Posted May 3, 2007 at 06:17 PM Hi, I just signed up for VATSIM because I want to try to be a controller, now what??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Stjepanovic 963114 Posted May 3, 2007 at 06:37 PM Posted May 3, 2007 at 06:37 PM Hello Robert, You are going to have to go to a vACC/vARTCC/vFIR where you wish to control and request training(Before that, go to www.vatsim.net and on the left hand side, go to Member Services and Account Changes. Then go to Change Region and select the Region that you wish to control in. Then go back to Account Changes and Select a Division in a Region). This may take up to a day or two. P.S. Just make sure that the location of your vACC/vARTCC/vFIR is properly selected, or it might take a few additional days to correct the mistake. Enjoy and welcome aboard Controllers have feelings too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth McTighe 824054 Posted May 3, 2007 at 07:49 PM Author Posted May 3, 2007 at 07:49 PM Hi, I just signed up for VATSIM because I want to try to be a controller, now what??? If you go to www.vatsim.net and click on "New Controllers Start Here" you'll get a detailed answer to your question. Ruth McTighe VATGOV7 Vice president, Communications Ruth McTighe Heathrow Director, Essex Radar, Thames Radar, London Information [Mod - Happy Thoughts]t webmistress CIX VFR Club http://www.cixvfrclub.org.uk/ Webmistress Plan-G http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/ Now not a VATanything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Stone 1010299 Posted June 3, 2007 at 09:24 PM Posted June 3, 2007 at 09:24 PM Are there any restrictions for a Student-1 controller as far as positions like Tower or Ground? Harrison Stone VATUSA Student-1 *No ARTCC Yet* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnathon Neilsen 955672 Posted June 3, 2007 at 10:11 PM Posted June 3, 2007 at 10:11 PM Are there any restrictions for a Student-1 controller as far as positions like Tower or Ground? Everywhere is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Barkley 1020782 Posted August 6, 2007 at 01:16 AM Posted August 6, 2007 at 01:16 AM I am in the USA division (vatusa), after I take the Basic Exam, can i start controlling? or do I have to take more tests before I can start controlling, at S1 Level, what are the restrictions regarding what services you provide (GND, TWR, CTR, APP, etc) and do you have to have voice capabilities to be ATC? All those questions are for USA divison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Turner 1018734 Posted August 7, 2007 at 10:11 PM Posted August 7, 2007 at 10:11 PM (edited) Hmm, in the Toronto FIR, once you p[Mod - Happy Thoughts] your S1 you can get Sweatbox training and then you get authorized for DEL. Edited August 8, 2007 at 03:32 AM by Guest Jody Turner - I1 Toronto FIR - Facility Engineer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Elchitz 810151 Posted August 7, 2007 at 10:16 PM Posted August 7, 2007 at 10:16 PM I am in the USA division (vatusa), after I take the Basic Exam, can i start controlling? or do I have to take more tests before I can start controlling, at S1 Level, what are the restrictions regarding what services you provide (GND, TWR, CTR, APP, etc) and do you have to have voice capabilities to be ATC? All those questions are for USA divison Matthew - where and when you can control once you are an S1 varies greatly from Facility to Facility. If you join ZXX you might be able to work approach with your S1. If you join ZYY you might be able to work tower only with your S1. If you join ZZZ you might not be able to work ANYWHERE without further testing and practical observations. I recommend you take a look at the training programs specified on the various ARTCC web sites and select one that suits your needs. One note is that in general (doesn't always apply) the more popular facilities with the lions share of the traffic require more training than the less popular and less frequented facilities. As for voice - it is NOT a requirement that ATC is able to communicate using voice. Ian Elchitz Just a guy without any fancy titles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Rogers 913862 Posted August 9, 2007 at 07:50 AM Posted August 9, 2007 at 07:50 AM I am in the USA division (vatusa), after I take the Basic Exam, can i start controlling? or do I have to take more tests before I can start controlling, at S1 Level, what are the restrictions regarding what services you provide (GND, TWR, CTR, APP, etc) and do you have to have voice capabilities to be ATC? All those questions are for USA divison Once you take the basic exam you will need to pick one of the 21 ARTCCs (or the CERAP control facility thing we lovingly call Honolulu) Once you are at your ARTCC the training staff will contact you regarding your training, currently in teh US you are required to undergo some training/testing before you can open a position alone. Andrew Rogers Senior Controller -HCF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Bigay 1010463 Posted September 25, 2007 at 06:12 AM Posted September 25, 2007 at 06:12 AM How do we get p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]words for VATUSA? on the website it says: 4. YOUR NEW VATUSA P[Mod - Happy Thoughts]WORD:Your VATUSA p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word will be emailed to the email address you used to register to VATSIM with.The database synchronization between VATUSA and VATSIM occurs once a day very early in the morning. Many times this means you will not get your p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word until the next day. Our VATUSA website uses its own username and p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word system. Your username is your CID number which is [CID]. Your p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word is [p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word emailed to you]. This p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word only works for the VATUSA website and does not have anything to do with the VATSIM network or trying to log onto the network with ASRC or Squawkbox. I wish somewhere in there it said how to actually get the p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word sent to me, since it says the p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word only works for vatusa and not vatsim. I signed up with vatsim a while ago so what do I have to do to get a different p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word for VATUSA? on another note, dont know if its just me, but all these "VAT" websites seem like they were made VERY UN-user friendly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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