John Binner Posted October 31, 2007 at 07:34 PM Posted October 31, 2007 at 07:34 PM trust me, I am already putting my vote in for there. Atlanta is only 4 hours driving for me, tops. John Binner, System Specs: MB: ASUS M5A99FX CPU: AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 125W AM3+ Eight-Core 4.0GHz Video: Nvdia 970 Memory: 16GB DDR3 Win10 Pro 64-Bit P3D v4, PMDG, ActiveSky, GEX, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 1, 2007 at 11:32 PM Posted November 1, 2007 at 11:32 PM I am a conference producer by trade for a global chemical company and I have attended a past VATUSA event. I am not sure if VATUSA warrants it's own event. Instead, I would submit that we organize as exhibitors at a larger event like the annual AVSIM convention. Anyone else second this? I would like to attend the AVSIM event and it would make it more worthwhile if other vatsimers attended and organized at the venue. Chris Chris Smith Hundreds of Real-World Airlines and Routes for you to fly at http://www.ndbair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvin Nimer 979430 Posted November 3, 2007 at 02:15 PM Posted November 3, 2007 at 02:15 PM As a relatively new member of VATSIM / VATUSA, I have to admit that I have never been to any "sim" convention. I live about 5 hours from Las Vegas and although the convention looked inviting, the cost was prohibitive for me at that time. However, in my 10 months of controlling at ZLC, and nearly two years of flying on VATSIM, I have sadly noticed a decline in activity within the VATUSA airspace, especially among the controlling staff. I know there has been another thread on this subject, but I think one of the biggest problems with getting more pilots and controllers online is the lack of advertising done by VATSIM. If we combined conventions with AVSIM, and had a booth where we were doing online controlling live at the event I'm sure we would garner a huge increase in both traffic and ATC hours. Great idea, Chris, Mark, John, etc. Let's make it worth our time and money to attend a convention that includes the whole aviation sim community. As a host city, Atlanta would be fun, but expensive. i'll have to start planning now to save up for it. Melvin Nimer ZLC Events Director Melvin Nimer - I1 ZLC Events Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 15, 2007 at 08:48 PM Posted November 15, 2007 at 08:48 PM So, sounds like a done deal. AVSIM convention, or FANCON 2008, next year we'll plan on the VATUSA seminar. I think they are voting on the location at AVSIM.COM for the next convention.. go and make your vote count! I voted for Atlanta! http://www.avsim.com/poll/ We need someone from VATUSA to coordinate booths, and we also need to inquire about a seperate room in the case there will be some live VATUSA event at the venue. Maybe we could hook up some computers with flight simulator and have FANCON attendees fly around on VATSIM under "guest" registrations to get a feel for the network. Chris Smith Hundreds of Real-World Airlines and Routes for you to fly at http://www.ndbair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Caban 844086 Posted November 15, 2007 at 11:11 PM Posted November 15, 2007 at 11:11 PM Check back with me, we are already arranging some stuff for this with a few FS and real world organizations, vZTL, and The ATP Experience (so far.) I cannot elaborate until the vote is final. Regards, JX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Waldo 860237 Posted November 17, 2007 at 07:11 AM Posted November 17, 2007 at 07:11 AM Hey Joe, shoot me an email of what you have come up with, the Atlanta idea was being based of Dennis, which the picture has changed on that. Again get in contact with me about the planning if you are willing to set it in ZTL and back it. I have the info and contact information we initially were looking at etc. But again no date has been set and nothing if official at all. Christopher C. Waldo Commercial Pilot - AMEL - High Perf - IFR Certified Flight Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Caban 844086 Posted November 18, 2007 at 03:02 AM Posted November 18, 2007 at 03:02 AM Are we talking about the VATUSA convention, AVSIM convention, or both? Regards, JX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Caban 844086 Posted November 18, 2007 at 03:07 AM Posted November 18, 2007 at 03:07 AM P.S. I will email you in the next few days as we had plans in the works for both...and nothing has changed on ZTL's end. Regards, JX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Waldo 860237 Posted November 18, 2007 at 06:08 AM Posted November 18, 2007 at 06:08 AM VATUSA Christopher C. Waldo Commercial Pilot - AMEL - High Perf - IFR Certified Flight Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chase 935017 Posted January 6, 2008 at 09:41 PM Posted January 6, 2008 at 09:41 PM Personally, I like the idea of local events though a larger convention is not out of the question for me. I'm wondering of there are other VATSIM/VATUSA members in Central Florida that would like to get together. TPA? MCO? I live in between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Bair 816660 Posted January 8, 2008 at 01:26 AM Posted January 8, 2008 at 01:26 AM Personally, I like the idea of local events though a larger convention is not out of the question for me. I'm wondering of there are other VATSIM/VATUSA members in Central Florida that would like to get together. TPA? MCO? I live in between the two. Hey Stephen, I'm in your neighborhood and would be interested if anything materialized. At one point in time, some folks from my VA were planning on getting together for a similar, meet and greet, non-VA sanctioned outing, but it never got organized. It's always fun to meet fellow simmers or ATC'ers... and I haven't been to a virtual ATC conference since the first SATCO convention in Kansas City back in '99. TRB -- Trevor Bair MD-88 Sr. Captain Delta Virtual Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Polston 810032 Posted January 8, 2008 at 02:56 AM Posted January 8, 2008 at 02:56 AM Personally, I like the idea of local events though a larger convention is not out of the question for me. I'm wondering of there are other VATSIM/VATUSA members in Central Florida that would like to get together. TPA? MCO? I live in between the two. Hey Stephen, I'm in your neighborhood and would be interested if anything materialized. At one point in time, some folks from my VA were planning on getting together for a similar, meet and greet, non-VA sanctioned outing, but it never got organized. It's always fun to meet fellow simmers or ATC'ers... and I haven't been to a virtual ATC conference since the first SATCO convention in Kansas City back in '99. TRB I remember the last KC gathering well. That steakhouse was great Hard to believe VATSIM was just rolling out during that time. Mark Polston vZTL ARTCC | VATSIM Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Bair 816660 Posted January 8, 2008 at 03:15 AM Posted January 8, 2008 at 03:15 AM I remember the last KC gathering well. That steakhouse was great Hard to believe VATSIM was just rolling out during that time. ha, yep! That sure was a blast. Though Mark, I sure hope that this recollection doesn't qualify us for being labeled "old timers"... lol TRB -- Trevor Bair MD-88 Sr. Captain Delta Virtual Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darian Phillips 928692 Posted January 14, 2008 at 06:51 PM Posted January 14, 2008 at 06:51 PM The date is getting closer and I would really like to see a hotel for us. The Hilton Atlanta seems like a awesome spot for the Convention I was just checking it out. Well how about it at the Hilton. I called for some Conference room rates and they'll be calling me back ASAP. Darian W Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Millsaps 830104 Posted January 15, 2008 at 12:38 AM Posted January 15, 2008 at 12:38 AM Hmmmm........ Date? What date? To my knowledge there has been no confirmation of the intention to hold or date scheduled for a VATUSA Convention. Gary Millsaps VATUSA1 "I knew all the rules but the rules did not know me... guaranteed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darian Phillips 928692 Posted January 15, 2008 at 02:04 AM Posted January 15, 2008 at 02:04 AM the last one was in March ? its annual right ? Darian W Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted January 15, 2008 at 03:50 AM Posted January 15, 2008 at 03:50 AM heh...if they're planning for March, we'd have a location, tickets being sold, and be looking for airfares right now. I'd say nothing is in the works for March, it's way too late to get any kind of turnout (just my personal uninformed opinion). http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Martin Posted January 15, 2008 at 11:17 AM Posted January 15, 2008 at 11:17 AM Something tells me there isn't going to be a USA convention this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 17, 2008 at 12:53 AM Posted January 17, 2008 at 12:53 AM I think individual ARTCC's should host their own annual get togethers, while also making a good effort to invite/include pilots. It is a model that has worked well for Boston with the Tea Party. In my opinnion, I find it a much more cost effective way to meet fellow Vatsimmers. Chris Smith Chris Smith Hundreds of Real-World Airlines and Routes for you to fly at http://www.ndbair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Obregon 1004310 Posted January 17, 2008 at 06:06 AM Posted January 17, 2008 at 06:06 AM I think individual ARTCC's should host their own annual get togethers, while also making a good effort to invite/include pilots. It is a model that has worked well for Boston with the Tea Party. In my opinnion, I find it a much more cost effective way to meet fellow Vatsimmers. Chris Smith How about per regions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Martin Posted January 17, 2008 at 11:42 AM Posted January 17, 2008 at 11:42 AM I like the idea of having regions, but it might be a little expensive for VATUSA...I think it would be cool though JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Henderson 976708 Posted January 17, 2008 at 02:52 PM Posted January 17, 2008 at 02:52 PM How about per regions... Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this the topic of this entire thread? Kevin Henderson Anchorage Air Traffic Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Doubleday Posted January 17, 2008 at 04:02 PM Posted January 17, 2008 at 04:02 PM He means "areas" within the VATUSA region. The U.S. is divided into areas... Southeast, northeast, central, etc... Instead of one for all of the areas, hold one for each area in specific... which I guess would put the responsibility in the hands of the regional directors in that case. ZAU AJ Andrew James Doubleday | Twitch Stream: Ground_Point_Niner University of North Dakota | FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Graduate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Obregon 1004310 Posted January 18, 2008 at 07:20 AM Posted January 18, 2008 at 07:20 AM How about per regions... Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this the topic of this entire thread? http://vatusa.net/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=PN_Content&file=index&req=visit&artid=10 ... The idea would be good, and I guess it would be a little expensive for VATUSA, but theres always a chance of donations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Martin Posted January 18, 2008 at 06:27 PM Posted January 18, 2008 at 06:27 PM Not to mention it's not like it's free for attendees. People attending will have to pay a good chunk of money...so...who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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