Yarden Antebi 933853 Posted June 26, 2008 at 09:28 AM Posted June 26, 2008 at 09:28 AM (edited) Im asking since I didnt check this board o often a few years ago and I dont know if there is a yearly event.. also im asking because Im on my way there with a Mooney Bravo from Israel, currently in Italy.. Edited July 1, 2008 at 11:29 PM by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston 890281 Posted June 26, 2008 at 08:00 PM Posted June 26, 2008 at 08:00 PM If you are wanting to do it realistically, it's not possible on VATSIM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarden Antebi 933853 Posted June 26, 2008 at 11:19 PM Author Posted June 26, 2008 at 11:19 PM Im not saying the whole week obviously..a day or two maybe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Waldo 860237 Posted June 27, 2008 at 02:28 PM Posted June 27, 2008 at 02:28 PM The real deal is the way to go. I will be there from the 26th to the 3rd. Christopher C. Waldo Commercial Pilot - AMEL - High Perf - IFR Certified Flight Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarden Antebi 933853 Posted June 27, 2008 at 02:39 PM Author Posted June 27, 2008 at 02:39 PM Well not everyone can go to the real thing you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Gercke 845743 Posted June 27, 2008 at 02:59 PM Posted June 27, 2008 at 02:59 PM Yarden... If there hasn't been something in the works by now, it's not going to happen. Oshkosh has been simulated many times on VATSIM, and it really is a big event. With big events comes the necessity of big planning. It doesn't appear as though Chicago is at a point where they can handle the volume of traffic an Oshkosh event would generate. All that said, I'm not a member at ZAU, so I could be completely wrong. I know that thye're going through a major overhaul at the moment, and events are probably somewhere near the back burners. Hope this gives you a better answer to your question. The GX VATSIM Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Everette Posted June 27, 2008 at 04:29 PM Posted June 27, 2008 at 04:29 PM Something tells me that when OSH_12_TWR (or however many TWR controllers would be working the event) says: "Blue high wing Cessna turning south over Rush lake, rock your wings" would be tragically hilarious on this network. Or, since this IS VATSIM: "Blue A380 turning south over Rush lake, rock your wings" (since you know where would be more than one showing up in an event like that). -Dan Everette CFI, CFII, MEI Having the runway in sight just at TDZE + 100 is like Mom, Warm cookies and milk, and Christmas morning, all wrapped into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Elchitz 810151 Posted June 27, 2008 at 06:42 PM Posted June 27, 2008 at 06:42 PM Actually - there was an Osh Kosh event held about 5-7 years ago on the network which went fantastic. People left the heavy iron at home, many of the expected rules went out the window, and everyone had an amazing time. I buzzed up from one of the fields in chicago in a small cessna. ATC was available the entire way. When I checked in with the tower (there were about 4 of them) I was placed about #10 in the sequence. I ended up landing at the same time as another flib on the same runway, they had sort of split it so they could land someone on the first half and someone on the last half. Ground was a complete comedy act - we were all taxiied onto the gr[Mod - Happy Thoughts] next to each other and then everyone sat around spotting virtual aircraft. I got a chance to work some relief at tower for about 90 minutes while another controller took a break. The other controllers and pilots were all in the right frame of mind (for fun) and I have to say that everyone had a fantastic time. It could be pulled of on Vatsim (again). Of course - requires lots of planning like everything else Ian Elchitz Just a guy without any fancy titles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarden Antebi 933853 Posted June 27, 2008 at 07:42 PM Author Posted June 27, 2008 at 07:42 PM That sounds amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Bartels Posted June 28, 2008 at 12:34 AM Posted June 28, 2008 at 12:34 AM ZAU is not planning any official events at this time. We are going through a rebuilding structure. Many of our students are not yet tower certified and our radar controllers can be counted on one hand. I would love to arrange for this kind of event, but it isn't in the cards just yet. Join us for the Saturday Scramble this month and we'll see all of you on august 8th for FNO. This will be our triumphant return! 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...
Dennis Whitley 952478 Posted June 28, 2008 at 03:59 AM Posted June 28, 2008 at 03:59 AM WWW.VATUSA.NET Previous Management New ATC Click Here http://flightsimx.cyclops.amnesia.com.au/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Kelly 1044517 Posted June 30, 2008 at 11:27 PM Posted June 30, 2008 at 11:27 PM Well regardless of ATC available or not, I'm flying to Oshkosh, and am staying all week to kinda simulate the actual airshow, hope others show up as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Everette Posted June 30, 2008 at 11:57 PM Posted June 30, 2008 at 11:57 PM Well regardless of ATC available or not, I'm flying to Oshkosh, and am staying all week to kinda simulate the actual airshow, hope others show up as well Are you going to set up a tent in the back yard and only shower once or twice that week in order to get the full "Flying into Osh" experience simulation? -Dan Everette CFI, CFII, MEI Having the runway in sight just at TDZE + 100 is like Mom, Warm cookies and milk, and Christmas morning, all wrapped into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Sculley-Beaman Posted July 1, 2008 at 12:57 AM Posted July 1, 2008 at 12:57 AM Well regardless of ATC available or not, I'm flying to Oshkosh, and am staying all week to kinda simulate the actual airshow, hope others show up as well Are you going to set up a tent in the back yard and only shower once or twice that week in order to get the full "Flying into Osh" experience simulation? Sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Whitley 952478 Posted July 1, 2008 at 01:10 AM Posted July 1, 2008 at 01:10 AM Why not perform your own air show while your at it ... WWW.VATUSA.NET Previous Management New ATC Click Here http://flightsimx.cyclops.amnesia.com.au/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Sculley-Beaman Posted July 1, 2008 at 01:12 AM Posted July 1, 2008 at 01:12 AM Well Dennis, who knows. Maybe it could result in threats of frivilous lawsuits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Elchitz 810151 Posted July 1, 2008 at 08:32 PM Posted July 1, 2008 at 08:32 PM ZAU is not planning any official events at this time. We are going through a rebuilding structure. Many of our students are not yet tower certified and our radar controllers can be counted on one hand. I would love to arrange for this kind of event, but it isn't in the cards just yet. Join us for the Saturday Scramble this month and we'll see all of you on august 8th for FNO. This will be our triumphant return! The Osh Kosh event I was talking about was the type where no one worried about certification restrictions. We just let people control. Ian Elchitz Just a guy without any fancy titles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted July 1, 2008 at 08:36 PM Posted July 1, 2008 at 08:36 PM I think they have that over on the Zone. http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cierpial 1008209 Posted July 1, 2008 at 10:21 PM Posted July 1, 2008 at 10:21 PM I think the Zone closed awhlie ago CTP Planning Team Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Whitley 952478 Posted July 3, 2008 at 04:05 AM Posted July 3, 2008 at 04:05 AM So, (under the new Global Policy), can any controller, (not a member of the ARTCC) plug in at a "Non Major Facility" ??? WWW.VATUSA.NET Previous Management New ATC Click Here http://flightsimx.cyclops.amnesia.com.au/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Bartels Posted July 4, 2008 at 01:10 PM Posted July 4, 2008 at 01:10 PM Dennis, lets not turn this into yet another GRP battle. ZAU will not let controllers plug in at any position they are not qualified to work. 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...
Alex Bailey 969331 Posted July 4, 2008 at 02:05 PM Posted July 4, 2008 at 02:05 PM So, (under the new Global Policy), can any controller, (not a member of the ARTCC) plug in at a "Non Major Facility" ??? No Alex Bailey ZMA I-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Whitley 952478 Posted July 4, 2008 at 03:09 PM Posted July 4, 2008 at 03:09 PM So I am really coinfused, or the GP was never resolved. I though anyone could control at a Non Major facility. You can do it at ZTL I know for sure. However, the original question was, can an "outside" controller control at an ARTCC. Meaning, can a DC controller pug in at ZTL at a non major. I would prefer a correct docomeentd answer rather than here say WWW.VATUSA.NET Previous Management New ATC Click Here http://flightsimx.cyclops.amnesia.com.au/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Williams 877539 Posted July 4, 2008 at 03:29 PM Posted July 4, 2008 at 03:29 PM Dennis, Many sectors require a "competency check" before allowing people to work GRP facilities solo. Note that this is a brief competency check and completely different from the in-depth signoff needed for major facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Elchitz 810151 Posted July 4, 2008 at 03:50 PM Posted July 4, 2008 at 03:50 PM Talk about your thread hijacking Ian Elchitz Just a guy without any fancy titles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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