Tomas Flannery 995437 Posted January 10, 2007 at 02:59 PM Posted January 10, 2007 at 02:59 PM **I'm brand new to this so bare with me....I know there is NOT always going to be a controller online in EVERY position to handle my requests for taxi, take-off etc. So with that said, when I'm logged onto a network at an airport that does not have (let's say a TWR position) is it expected of me to communicate via UNICOM until i'm airborne and can switch over to the active controller FREQ (for instance DEP) or do I do all COMM through the FS? Tomas "N441SP" **Newbie =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jamieson Posted January 10, 2007 at 03:53 PM Posted January 10, 2007 at 03:53 PM Hi Tomas! Glad to hear you're joining the fun world of VATSIM and VATUSA.. I'm sure you'll be very suprised on how 'Real' it will make you feel once you get your feet wet. Per your question and your example, if the next higher position is open (ie. Dep) you would contact them for all ground movement, clearance, and take off.. It's pretty much if one position isn't open, then you go to the next higher position if it IS open.. So, if TWR isn't open, you move to APP/DEP.. If they are not open, then you move to Center.. But if no one is open, then you'll goto UNICOM and transmit your advisories.. Hope this helps.. Don't hesitate to ask anyone here in the VATUSA community your questions, regardless of how Elementry you may feel they might be.. Happy Flying! Matt Jamieson ZLC Senior Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas Flannery 995437 Posted January 10, 2007 at 04:20 PM Author Posted January 10, 2007 at 04:20 PM That def. helps! Another question: is there a site where can I get the most up to date Airport charts and 4 letter designations? Tomas "N441SP" **Newbie =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Moulton Posted January 10, 2007 at 06:28 PM Posted January 10, 2007 at 06:28 PM http://avn.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=naco/online/d_tpp This is the FAA's own website with up to date charts for everything in the U.S. You can search by ICAO code, IATA code, Airport Name, State, etc. As for finding out the ICAO codes, if you have ServInfo, there is a button at the top that will allow you to enter an airport name and it will give you the ICAO code. Conversly, if you know an ICAO, but not the airport name, you can do the reverse. Fly Safe! Have Fun! Craig Moulton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted January 10, 2007 at 06:41 PM Posted January 10, 2007 at 06:41 PM Tomas, please do not post the same post on different forums (known as crossposting). Please post only once in one forum and your question will be answered much more effectively. http://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?t=15975 http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas Flannery 995437 Posted January 10, 2007 at 06:59 PM Author Posted January 10, 2007 at 06:59 PM Sorry about that. I wasn't sure if the same people reviewed both the VATSIM and th VATUSA. I'll know this for future postings. Thanks for educating me! Tomas "N441SP" **Newbie =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted January 10, 2007 at 08:55 PM Posted January 10, 2007 at 08:55 PM No problem! Most folks either just hit a show new messages button, or check the various forums that pertain to them. It's easier on everyone to just have one thread to talk in. http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Jones 913898 Posted January 11, 2007 at 12:45 AM Posted January 11, 2007 at 12:45 AM Other websites frequently used for viewing and downloading charts would be www.airnav.com and www.myairplane.com Hope this helps and happy flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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