Chris Virgilio 1019275 Posted September 7, 2008 at 07:43 AM Posted September 7, 2008 at 07:43 AM Hello All, I wanted you guys to be the first to know that we (the controllers at ZOA) are starting a new weekly event on Sunday September 14th, 2008 called the Sunday Earlybird Special. Event time is from 1700-1900z (10am-noon PST). Sunday, September 14 kicks off at KSMF! This event is a completely new idea that we've been kicking around. We'll be selecting one Charlie Airfield each week to feature, inviting pilots in an open enrollment fashion, and staffing it from Clearance Delivery all the way up to Approach Control. So what is this event for? We are driven to help orientate the new/newish VATSIM pilot to how modern air traffic procedures work. We hope to help pilots feel more comfortable with standard real world practices so they can get the most realism out of their VATSIM experience. We're not talking about SOPs or LOAs here. What we're talking about is giving pilots hands on experience in flight planning, chart reading, ATC interaction, and flying the many difficult types of procedures they'll face in the VATSIM world. On top of that, we'll teach them how to do it all correctly. What do you want us at VATSIM to do? Spread the word! This event is both for the newb pilot and the seasoned pilot who wants to aquaint themselves with new ZOA locations. We're gearing up for all sorts of different skill levels, and would love the support of VA's and VATUSA to really kick this thing off with a bang! Look for more informatoin on the ZOA website very soon. www.oakartcc.com. Thanks for your time and let me know if there are any questions! Chris Virgilio ZOA Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cudney 1071780 Posted September 7, 2008 at 10:48 PM Posted September 7, 2008 at 10:48 PM great idea. gonna help me out alot. Eric Cudney. see you in the skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffen Franz 1063884 Posted September 12, 2008 at 05:43 AM Posted September 12, 2008 at 05:43 AM Information on the Event now available on the ZOA Website. www.oakartcc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Virgilio 1019275 Posted October 9, 2008 at 02:53 PM Author Posted October 9, 2008 at 02:53 PM Ok guys, this Sunday, October 12th, the Sunday Earlybird Special returns! We'll be back at KSMF again from 10-noon PDT. This week we'll be covering ILS approaches on the first circuit, and Visual approaches on the second. Should be a blast. The file and info is already available at www.oakartcc.com! Come on in and bring your questions with you! Chris ZOA Facility Engineer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Jason Vodnansky 810003 Posted October 9, 2008 at 06:11 PM Posted October 9, 2008 at 06:11 PM Great idea Chris! We might have to "steal" it. Enjoy, J. Jason Vodnansky vZAU ATM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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