Keith Smith Posted March 18, 2008 at 09:48 PM Posted March 18, 2008 at 09:48 PM The ZLA Pilot Cert Center is pleased to announce the 1000th test result from the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Baker 1004102 Posted March 18, 2008 at 09:56 PM Posted March 18, 2008 at 09:56 PM The ZLA Pilot Cert Center is pleased to announce the 1000th test result from the program. And the result is the 999th fail. Sorry couldn't help it. In all seriousness. Congrats to ZLA and all the pilots involved in this noble pursuit. ZMP_BD MITRE OP1 survivor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Stjepanovic 963114 Posted March 18, 2008 at 10:04 PM Posted March 18, 2008 at 10:04 PM Way to go ZLA!! Controllers have feelings too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Wollenberg 810243 Posted March 19, 2008 at 12:11 AM Posted March 19, 2008 at 12:11 AM Nicely done indeed. Thanks to all involved who have made this program a success. The big question is whether or not this program has made pilots any better...that is of course the goal. I'd say it certainly has. The pilots who visit our skies regularly, and progress through the program certainly seem to be FAR more proficient pilots in all aspects. Good stuff! Bryan Wollenberg ZLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Rogers 913862 Posted March 19, 2008 at 02:11 AM Posted March 19, 2008 at 02:11 AM Nicely done indeed. Thanks to all involved who have made this program a success. The big question is whether or not this program has made pilots any better...that is of course the goal. I'd say it certainly has. The pilots who visit our skies regularly, and progress through the program certainly seem to be FAR more proficient pilots in all aspects. Good stuff! Bryan are you telling me that I am not an awsome pilot in my choice plane..... well thats the last time I fly to LA....mumble muble.... Sorry just had to Andrew Rogers Senior Controller -HCF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano Lara Posted March 19, 2008 at 02:39 AM Posted March 19, 2008 at 02:39 AM How do I get a rating like others pilot have?? Romano LaravACC Philippines, Manager - Training & Standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cassel 849958 Posted March 19, 2008 at 04:19 AM Posted March 19, 2008 at 04:19 AM How do I get a rating like others pilot have?? You can find out all about the ZLA pilot certification initiative here: http://pilotcerts.laartcc.org/page/Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Salamon 995912 Posted March 19, 2008 at 04:47 AM Posted March 19, 2008 at 04:47 AM I finished my I9 last night so I thought it might have been me, but I saw today on the site that it went to one of my fellow ZAU controllers! Congrats all the same to ZLA and all the pilots this program has helped. I truly believe that these certs are producing better VATSIM pilots every day, which helps this network out immensely. Timmeh! (ST) ZLA S3 N316BT, PAY7423, SWA6309, UPS431 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Wollenberg 810243 Posted March 19, 2008 at 06:47 AM Posted March 19, 2008 at 06:47 AM Bryan are you telling me that I am not an awsome pilot in my choice plane..... well thats the last time I fly to LA....mumble muble.... Sorry just had to Yes..no...NO! I didn't say that! Wait a minute... Bryan Wollenberg ZLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cassel 849958 Posted March 19, 2008 at 07:05 AM Posted March 19, 2008 at 07:05 AM Bryan are you telling me that I am not an awsome pilot in my choice plane..... well thats the last time I fly to LA....mumble muble.... Sorry just had to Yes..no...NO! I didn't say that! Wait a minute... Bryan, put down the bottle. It isn't good for you. Wait, you already lost it once and that didn't work out so well did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Smith Posted March 19, 2008 at 01:56 PM Author Posted March 19, 2008 at 01:56 PM How do I get a rating like others pilot have?? Romano, I'm not sure why you're rolling your eyes. A link to the site was included in the announcement itself, and was also in my signature. If you read the site and follow the instructions, all will become clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano Lara Posted March 19, 2008 at 02:26 PM Posted March 19, 2008 at 02:26 PM Keith, I got it now thanks, I was only confused how does thing works and how do I take the test but I think that was over already, Im now planning when to take the 1st test for my rating. Romano LaravACC Philippines, Manager - Training & Standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Smith Posted March 19, 2008 at 03:51 PM Author Posted March 19, 2008 at 03:51 PM (edited) Keith, I got it now thanks, I was only confused how does thing works and how do I take the test but I think that was over already, Im now planning when to take the 1st test for my rating. Hopefully the home page, overview and FAQ cleared up any mystery. I see the Shez just p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]ed you for the V-1, so it sounds like you're on your way! Edited March 19, 2008 at 04:26 PM by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Dobbs 998700 Posted March 19, 2008 at 04:07 PM Posted March 19, 2008 at 04:07 PM Nicely done indeed. Thanks to all involved who have made this program a success. The big question is whether or not this program has made pilots any better...that is of course the goal. I'd say it certainly has. The pilots who visit our skies regularly, and progress through the program certainly seem to be FAR more proficient pilots in all aspects. Good stuff! Oh for sure, i'm a better Pilot - and i'ts all jolly good fun as well. (Especially listening to Keith's Sunday night sarcasm) CZYZ FIR/VATCAN4 - VATCAN DCRM/CZYZ FIR Chief (Retd)/ZLA Pilot Rating I9/CVA1409/RW Private Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Elchitz 810151 Posted March 19, 2008 at 06:40 PM Posted March 19, 2008 at 06:40 PM Keith - this was a great initiative on your part. The ZLA Pilot Certification program has been a LOT of fun to administer from the controller perspective. Most of the pilots challenging for the ratings were very interested in doing things correctly, and it was nice to see many of them turning out to be better pilots in the end. The other positive side effects I saw were people being introduced to ZLA airspace (and realizing it isn't such a bad place to fly) and also gaining interest in small aircraft IFR/VFR operations. As a Vatsim Pilot - taking the ratings was a lot of fun too. I hold no real world ratings, but with 3000+ hours flying on Vatsim (and god knows how many on Satco) I am always looking to learn new things. Even as a long time/high hour ZLA pilot - there is always something new. The certifications, transcripts, maps, explanations, and other resources available for each of the ratings makes the entire process worthwile - and a LOT OF FUN. Thanks again for all your hard work. Ian. Ian Elchitz Just a guy without any fancy titles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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