Stephen Wendell Posted March 24, 2021 at 12:44 AM Posted March 24, 2021 at 12:44 AM Hello, I am new to VATSIM. I wish to fly on the network but my personal time is full of constant interruptions. Some take a while to resolve while others are handled in short order. I would like to know how you handle interruptions. I understand that I may need to log off if it takes too long to return. Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauri Uusitalo Posted March 24, 2021 at 07:04 AM Posted March 24, 2021 at 07:04 AM If you know it will be short interrupt, then request to be away for few minutes. If you know it will be a longer time, you might do the same or perhaps ask for a hold, if you have the fuel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Jenkins Posted March 24, 2021 at 07:33 AM Posted March 24, 2021 at 07:33 AM It also depends on the phase of the flight you're in. If you're being vectored onto the ILS, or on short final, or have just been given takeoff clearance, those are times where it is better to disconnect rather than step away while remaining connected to the network for any extended interruptions. When you're up at cruise and crossing a large portion of airspace without ATC or with minimal ATC contact (e.g. the Atlantic on a normal VATSIM day), that's the time where you can step away for up to 30 minutes, although I always try and stick to within hearing range of my computer so I can hear if ATC calls me, or if I get a contactme, or if I get a warning in the aircraft, etc. Josh Jenkins CZVR I1 controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Mckee Posted March 25, 2021 at 03:07 AM Posted March 25, 2021 at 03:07 AM Was going to say something but it has already been said well.🤪 Wish one could delete a post without having to submit a blank page or a page with a "dot". Is there a way that I am not aware of? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Thomson Posted March 25, 2021 at 01:47 PM Posted March 25, 2021 at 01:47 PM 10 hours ago, Daniel Mckee said: Wish one could delete a post without having to submit a blank page or a page with a "dot". Is there a way that I am not aware of? I agree! Alistair Thomson === Definition: a gentleman is a flying instructor in a Piper Cherokee who can change tanks without getting his face slapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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