Schedule Announcement 1 & 2: VATSIM Connexion 2017

[Kieran Hardern]

29th and 30th July 2017

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The organisers of Connexion 2017 are pleased to announce the first confirmed programme items for the weekend of 29th and 30th July 2017. In addition to the below, we have several more talks planned and will announce them when confirmed over the coming weeks. (In no particular order)

 

SimFest

The fantastic SimFest team who own and operate a 747 simulator raising money charity each year as participants of World Flight will bring a no-doubt entertaining segment in our event as they explain how they constructed their simulator and how they manage to raise such an incredible amount of money each year.

 

AeroNav

We have a confirmed presentation from AeroNav to update us on their Global Nav Generator project.

 

Cross the Pond

Several members of the central planning team for the Cross the Pond will provide a behind the scenes glimpse at the planning, logistics and execution of the busiest weekends of the VATSIM event calendar.

 

Network Supervisors

There will be a talk on becoming a Supervisor and how the role of the Supervisor is changing on the network in the present day.

 

SWIFT Pilot Client

We will hear from the development team of the Swift Pilot Client, who will provide an update for us on the progress of this project and their visions for the future.

 

Workshop: Flight Planning using PFPX

Run by Vincent Stuart from BAVirtual, who’ll provide us some time to discuss and explain the intricacies of flight planning using PFPX; walking you through the steps to get from the dispatch office to the North Atlantic Track.

 

Panel Discussion: Pilot Training

The pilot rating system, pilot training schemes and reflections from ATO’s, we hope to have Vice President Pilot Training Divya Patel joining us for this discussion.

 

Panel Discussion: Events on VATSIM

The evolving world of VATSIM events; including the increase of in-person events in addition to the well-established virtual ones. We’re lucky enough to be able to welcome Matthew Bartels from VATUSA who’ll provide a balance between the differences and similarities between the North American Region and Europe.

 

Panel Discussion: Board of Governors

Your chance to pitch ideas, ask questions and generally get to know some of the members of the Board of Governors and find out how their role fits into making VATSIM tick.

 

Please note: this is not a definitive list other content will be added in the coming weeks and may be subject to alteration without notice. We are currently in talks with several major companies in our community to attend this event.

 

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[Gunnar Lindahl]

The organisers of Connexion 2017 are pleased to announce the latest confirmed programme items for the weekend of 29th and 30th July 2017. In addition to the previously announced items, we are pleased to provide further information below (In no particular order)

 

A day in the life of… a Heathrow Tower Controller

A long-standing VATSIM member and real-world Heathrow Tower Controller will give a perspective from the control tower of one of the busiest airports in Europe. We will find out about the logistics, planning necessary to accommodate nearly 1,300 flights each day, bringing over 200,000 people through the airport.

 

BAVirtual

The CEO of BAVirtual will present to us the latest goings-on within one of the community’s longest standing virtual airlines. As they tackle new challenges such as pilot training it will be fascinating to hear this perspective.

 

Pilot’s Perspective: Life on the other side of the scope

One of VATSIM’s experienced Enroute Controllers will detail the tools and techniques used to keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently. This session will provide useful situational awareness for pilot’s flying in complex and busy airspace during their future flights.

 

A day in the life of… a Eurocontrol Controller

A VATSIM member and current Enroute Controller in Europe will present a perspective of life from the Maastricht UACC. This center handles approx. 5000 flights per day and this presentation will touch on some of the challenges involved in this operation.

 

Workshop: Controlling Techniques

Learn some of the tricks of the trade in enroute and approach controlling with this interactive and informative workshop for controllers.

 

Panel Discussion: VATSIM and careers in aviation

Three members of our community, one who is a Pilot for a large European business jet operator, another a Flight Safety Investigator for a UK based airline and the third an Air Traffic Controller will discuss how their time on VATSIM has influenced and affected their real-life career paths and in addition will provide some advice for those wishing to follow in their footsteps.

 

Please note: this is not a definitive list other content will be added in the coming weeks and may be subject to alteration without notice.