David Epstein Posted November 13, 2017 at 08:25 PM Posted November 13, 2017 at 08:25 PM For those of us that use vERAM what do you do to vector aircraft if you don't have Approach on? VRC you can just draw for a heading, what I have been doing since I am just making the switch to vERAM is just kind of guesstimating for the heading. Whats everyone's thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Bruno Posted November 13, 2017 at 09:52 PM Posted November 13, 2017 at 09:52 PM The entire point of ERAM is for the sake of realism. Real-world controllers learn their scope and reference points on it to give vectors and apply vector patterns within their airspace. The same applies to STARS. VRC has the ruler as a crutch and training aid. Cam B. VATSIM Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Glottmann Posted November 13, 2017 at 10:56 PM Posted November 13, 2017 at 10:56 PM I agree with what Camden said. If you are really struggling, you could use the LA command to get a bearing. I again recommend learning your scope and making educated guesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhruv Kalra Posted November 13, 2017 at 11:02 PM Posted November 13, 2017 at 11:02 PM You can draw an extended centerline for any runway in your airspace with "FC [iCAO] [RUNWAY]" (e.g. "FC KMSP 12L" - make sure you throw a leading zero on any runway numbered 1-9) From there, use the headings you learned while working your way up to Center, or resort back to the time-honored method of vectoring at most ARTCCs: "Turn XX degrees left/right, say new heading" Dhruv Kalra VATUSA ZMP ATM | Instructor | VATSIM Network Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Epstein Posted November 15, 2017 at 01:25 AM Author Posted November 15, 2017 at 01:25 AM Thanks guys! I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krikor Hajian Posted November 15, 2017 at 03:40 AM Posted November 15, 2017 at 03:40 AM Worth noting that ([Mod - Happy Thoughts]uming your facility file has been set up correctly) ERAM is oriented to TRUE north, not magnetic. So, a 360 heading won't be straight up, it'll be off by whatever your magnetic variation is set to. So you can use that, as well as geographic references or runway/approach centerlines on your videomaps to vector. Krikor Hajian (HI) - 1283146 Deputy Air Traffic Manager | Instructor [email protected] VATUSA ACE Team Member | VATSIM Supervisor - - - - - - - - - - BVA is on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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