Kristian Sadler Posted October 21, 2020 at 12:11 AM Posted October 21, 2020 at 12:11 AM I took off from KEYW flying VFR, with the whole state of Florida being controlled by Miami center. I didn't realize I needed clearance from miami center to take off, and got a private message from him. Trying to tab out to respond and my game crashed (thanks windows). Sorry to whoever that controller was, I wasn't trying to ignore your message 😠2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Edvin Aaro Posted October 21, 2020 at 12:38 AM Posted October 21, 2020 at 12:38 AM These things happen, don't worry! Being new to the network is daunting, and you're BOUND to make mistakes. However you're in luck - because making mistakes does no harm here! We have all been new, and we have all made mistakes (even though some don't like to admit it). You'll find that as you gain more hours and experience, you'll start to make less and less mistakes; but you'll never be "perfect". 🙂  Only thing I can say is: Welcome! 1 Mats Edvin AarøAssistant to the Vice President - Supervisors VATSIM General Manager: Member Engagement[email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Andersen Posted October 21, 2020 at 07:34 AM Posted October 21, 2020 at 07:34 AM And also note that KEWR has a class D airspace, which is why you need a clearence from ATC 🙂 Torben 1 Torben Andersen, VACC-SCA Controller (C1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kraus Posted October 21, 2020 at 12:16 PM Posted October 21, 2020 at 12:16 PM I learned that also the hard way as a newbie. I took off from an airport that was under Boston Center's area and that because the airport is towered in real life and even though nobody was controlling it I still needed clearance as I was in there airspace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Sadler Posted October 21, 2020 at 05:31 PM Author Posted October 21, 2020 at 05:31 PM Well I'm glad I wasn't the only one to make a mistake haha! At least I know what I need to read into now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hawes Posted November 4, 2020 at 07:20 PM Posted November 4, 2020 at 07:20 PM If you are unsure if an overlying control facility does or does not provide ATC services to your towered or non-towered airport: 1. Reference your airport's aeronautical charts as they often have overlying ATC facility names and information regarding what facility covers the airport.   2. See if the controller matches any positions listed in your airport's Airport Communication information via the SkyVector World Airport Database 3. Check the controller's info in your pilot client. The controller info often lists what airports they provide towered services for. 4. If you have tried the methods above and are still not sure, ask the controller in question if they provide services to your towered airport. ETHAN HAWES Pilot Training Department  [email protected]  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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