Joshua McCreary Posted March 21, 2020 at 03:52 PM Posted March 21, 2020 at 03:52 PM Hello, I just went on CTP to book a slot, and there doesn't seem to be any left already, and bookings for EGCC have been opened for just over 2 and a half hours? is this correct? Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Matthew Cianfarani Posted March 21, 2020 at 05:11 PM Board of Governors Posted March 21, 2020 at 05:11 PM Bookings were gone within ~2 minutes for each airport Matthew Cianfarani Vice President , Technology VATSIM Board of Governors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shearman Jr Posted March 21, 2020 at 06:39 PM Posted March 21, 2020 at 06:39 PM Some typically get dropped within the last 24 hours before the event. Or with a heavy dose of patience, you can fly in the event without a reserved slot. Cheers, -R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Fisher Posted March 22, 2020 at 01:44 PM Posted March 22, 2020 at 01:44 PM I still plan on flying in it without a booking from VIE to either SFO or MIA. Controllers will squeeze you in like they always do. Not a big deal. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestor Perez Posted March 22, 2020 at 07:46 PM Posted March 22, 2020 at 07:46 PM Because even if the servers support it, the airspace probably doesn't Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted March 23, 2020 at 01:32 AM Board of Governors Posted March 23, 2020 at 01:32 AM The bottleneck isn't the airports as much as it is Oceanic. There are not enough Oceanic controllers to increase capacity (some would say there are never enough Oceanic controllers, period! ). Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Ogden Posted March 23, 2020 at 06:28 AM Posted March 23, 2020 at 06:28 AM The bottleneck isn't the airports as much as it is Oceanic. There are not enough Oceanic controllers to increase capacity (some would say there are never enough Oceanic controllers, period! ). Somehow every year we manage to stay in one piece... maybe it's the duct tape holding us together? cries in oceanic Seriously though, there's been a perpetual need for more controllers for as far back as I can remember. (https://czqo.vatcan.ca/dashboard/application ) 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...
Andreas Fuchs Posted March 23, 2020 at 10:41 AM Posted March 23, 2020 at 10:41 AM I may join in as Oceanic ATCO on short notice. In theory I'll be on a flying tour on that day, but the reality will probably look differently... Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board of Governors Don Desfosse Posted March 23, 2020 at 08:48 PM Board of Governors Posted March 23, 2020 at 08:48 PM How many RW furloughed friends can we find and train up quickly to work Oceanic? Not meant to be a joke, though I really try to always have a good sense of humor. I feel horrible that our friends globally are being negatively impacted. But I wonder if there is any opportunity here.... Would likely take some personal outreach from "friends and family".... Don Desfosse Vice President, Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fuchs Posted March 23, 2020 at 10:40 PM Posted March 23, 2020 at 10:40 PM I think that you do have a point. You may want to reach out to those real pilots or people who know a bunch of them. The gentleman with the 757-simulator comes to my mind, for starters. Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wheeler Posted November 14, 2020 at 03:16 AM Posted November 14, 2020 at 03:16 AM Something has come up and I am unable to depart CYYC to LSZH at 14h07z it would only be about 2 hours later. I logged on to the dashboard and there is no button or anything to release my slot. It would be a shame to let my slot go unused. Can someone release my slot so someone else can take it? VATSIM: P1|C3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Marinov Posted November 14, 2020 at 07:07 AM Posted November 14, 2020 at 07:07 AM 3 hours ago, Marc Wheeler said: Something has come up and I am unable to depart CYYC to LSZH at 14h07z it would only be about 2 hours later. I logged on to the dashboard and there is no button or anything to release my slot. It would be a shame to let my slot go unused. Can someone release my slot so someone else can take it? Slots have been locked during the night when routes have been finalised so we can send the pilots the emails and facilities a list of people (CIDs) with their slots and departure times. Things cant move after that, Im afraid as all of those have already been distributed. NICK MARINOVAssistant to the Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa Supervisor Team Leader [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestor Perez Posted November 14, 2020 at 09:27 AM Posted November 14, 2020 at 09:27 AM Locked to keep all CTP Discussion in the main thread: Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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