Matthew Bartels Posted November 9, 2007 at 08:00 PM Posted November 9, 2007 at 08:00 PM ZAU is bringing back Friday Night Ops next Friday, November 16th with The Turkey Trot. Grab a turkey sandwich and slice of our ATC pie as we staff up Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway with top notch controllers in the triumphant return of FNO. We hope to see all of you Friday Night Ops lovers there. Event starts at 19:00 CST or 00:00 z You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Forever and always "Just the events guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Atkielski 985811 Posted November 9, 2007 at 08:55 PM Posted November 9, 2007 at 08:55 PM Is there anyone who produces top-quality, payware, up-to-date airport scenery for KORD? Something like Aerosoft's Heathrow would be very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 10, 2007 at 05:52 AM Posted November 10, 2007 at 05:52 AM I think it would be smart to have a similiar event on Friday, the 23rd - sometime in the late afternoon. I know a lot of people have work and school off on this day and it provides a beter venue than your local mall - AVOID BLACK FRIDAY 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...
Bryan Wollenberg 810243 Posted November 10, 2007 at 06:43 AM Posted November 10, 2007 at 06:43 AM Chris, ZLA was actually debating between the 23rd and the 30th, but went with the latter since a lot of people are going to be out of town for Thanksgiving weekend. Would be nice to see one that Friday though. Bryan Wollenberg ZLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Bartels Posted November 10, 2007 at 04:09 PM Author Posted November 10, 2007 at 04:09 PM This event was orginally scheduled for the 23, and we fought long and hard about whether or not it would be a smart gamble with people out of town. Well, you can see which logic prevailed You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Forever and always "Just the events guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Bartels Posted November 13, 2007 at 02:55 AM Author Posted November 13, 2007 at 02:55 AM Bump You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Forever and always "Just the events guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Bartels Posted November 16, 2007 at 02:03 AM Author Posted November 16, 2007 at 02:03 AM Less than 24 Hours to go!!! You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Forever and always "Just the events guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Barclay 878822 Posted November 16, 2007 at 04:53 PM Posted November 16, 2007 at 04:53 PM Giggity giggity goo, lets fly to the zoo. It was the night before the return of FNO, when all through the network the controllers were ready to go. The signups comleted with care, In hopes that every pilot would be there. The controllers were sleeping so nicely, until visions of bad pilots haunted them nightly. The ED, ATM, and TA were all freaking out, as they calmed the fears of those who had doubt. The FNO on the chest of vZAU bestowed, which gave hope to those who could not carry this load. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But all those who dedicate their time to volunteer. Supervisors, controllers and pilots alike, wait in suspense to see what the event will be like. So into the kitchen they dashed with cheer, to grab that much needed pre-FNO beer. When on the VATSIM network there rose such a bang, I rose from my sleep to see this wonderful thang. Away to my radar scope I hobbled in haste, to ensure vZAU's FNO quality would not be debased. With a diverse collection of controllers, so quick and so trained, I knew it must be vZAU's shot at fame. More rapid than Jim Johnson, his aircraft came, and he whistled and shouted, calling every aircraft by name. Now S1! now, S2! now, C1 and C3! On center! On, tower! On approach and delivery! From the top of the roster, to the bottom of same, now with a common hope to maintain. And then in a twinkling of an eye the traffic started to flow, wait! I need my headset before I'm ready to go. As I drew in my head the vZAU procedures that bind, there came the handoff I needed, just in time. I was all dressed in my boxers not briefs, hoping I could push tin flawlesslessly for all of my chiefs. A battle of airways was underway, and I was hoping while talking to the pilots, I'd know what to say. The desk covered with every SID and every STAR, as I put the lighter up and lite my cigar. The featured airports being Midway and O'hare, controlling anywhere else wouldn't even compare. Bradford 5, Sayrs 2, Janesville 4 or Goshen 3, I could care less, everyone else was playing checkers, while vZAU was playing chess. Now I couldn't remember which STAR they were on, as I frantically try to remember, I shout "HOLD ON MOM"! With pilots calling and asking for higher, I almost forgot the calls of nature were so dire. I sprang from my chair to sprint to the restroom, there I strained hard since I couldn't wait to resume. Sitting back down I reported "I'm back", when I got a call from approach telling me to stack. "PAY1802 hold at Bradford until approach is ready, keep the turns nice and steady" With no end to the arrivals and departures in sight, my eyes were filled with nothing but delight. As Chicago's finest FNO finally started to slow, I realized the traffic kicked my ....well you know. I sprang from my seat, to my team gave applause, and because this is VATSIM we get away with our flaws. But we always do our best to get it right, with that being said, welcome to VATIM, enjoy the ride and hang on tight! Yes I was extremely bored at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Bartels Posted November 16, 2007 at 08:30 PM Author Posted November 16, 2007 at 08:30 PM Not only a fine TA but a fine poet! You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Forever and always "Just the events guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Solon Posted November 16, 2007 at 08:31 PM Posted November 16, 2007 at 08:31 PM holy c&@*... that was funny and creative! Very C.C. Moore of you! TOM SOLON VATSIM NETWORK SUPERVISOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik McDaniel 940638 Posted November 16, 2007 at 11:44 PM Posted November 16, 2007 at 11:44 PM nice work Aaron!! Nice jabs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Waldo 860237 Posted November 17, 2007 at 07:04 AM Posted November 17, 2007 at 07:04 AM Great idea guys, I will be sure to make a showing in the USA colors Christopher C. Waldo Commercial Pilot - AMEL - High Perf - IFR Certified Flight Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Millsaps 830104 Posted November 17, 2007 at 03:10 PM Posted November 17, 2007 at 03:10 PM Good stuff there Aaron! And for those who buzzed around and gave vZAU the workout last night...well done!! For the short time I got to observe, the place was " a hummin'"! 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...
Brian Beach 915973 Posted November 17, 2007 at 03:37 PM Posted November 17, 2007 at 03:37 PM Brian Beach VatsimPHP Developer: http://www.bbflights.com/VatsimPHP/ AFA Detroit Hub Director: http://www.flyafa.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Bartels Posted November 17, 2007 at 05:48 PM Author Posted November 17, 2007 at 05:48 PM Thanks to all who flew in last night for a great event! You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Forever and always "Just the events guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Wollenberg 810243 Posted November 17, 2007 at 08:28 PM Posted November 17, 2007 at 08:28 PM Nice job indeed guys!!! Bryan Wollenberg ZLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Stjepanovic 963114 Posted November 17, 2007 at 09:39 PM Posted November 17, 2007 at 09:39 PM Nice work guys! Controllers have feelings too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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