Andrew Podner 994055 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I am going to forgo the long email/speech that is customary for new Directors. Instead I want to simply layout the ideas that will drive the decision making process going forward: *Promote fair and equitable treatment of all members under the CoC and CoR. *Maximize staffing of airspace by qualified air traffic controllers. *Increase air traffic levels within the division. *Smoothly implement the policy directives of the VATSIM Executive Committee & Board of Governors. There's not much more to it than that. I will spend the foreseeable future visitng individually with ARTCCs, VAs, and the USA Staff to get feedback on how they are feeling about the state of things. In the meantime have fun and enjoy the hobby. Andrew Podner Division Director VATUSA Link to post Share on other sites
Board of Governors Matthew Bartels 74 Posted September 30, 2009 Board of Governors Share Posted September 30, 2009 excellent! let's get it done! Matt BartelsVP: Marketing & Communication vpmkt (at) vatsim.net Unless otherwise stated, opinions are my own and not representative of the official opinion of the VATSIM Board of Governors Link to post Share on other sites
Bo Gercke 845743 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Do you REALLY need to meet with all of the ARTCC's to see what the pulse is? Let's see: Less traffic + less controllers + heaps of politics, bureaucracy, buffoonery, shenanigans, ambivalence, and sword fighting = not a lot of FUN. Isn't what this hobby is all about, after all? And since there will be the common "what are your ideas?" (what are you doing about it?... etc, et al.) retorts, I'll just point you to my ever so popular post titled "The List". THAT SAID: Andrew... It's not your fault. Alex... Not yours either. (Points in the direction of up.) As I'm familiar with... "It's over your head". Honestly, I hope that you can at least slow the roll of the speed of which the revolving door is spinning around here. The GX VATSIM Blog Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Rogers 971040 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Do you REALLY need to meet with all of the ARTCC's to see what the pulse is? Let's see: Less traffic + less controllers + heaps of politics, bureaucracy, buffoonery, shenanigans, ambivalence, and sword fighting = not a lot of FUN. Isn't what this hobby is all about, after all? And since there will be the common "what are your ideas?" (what are you doing about it?... etc, et al.) retorts, I'll just point you to my ever so popular post titled "The List". THAT SAID: Andrew... It's not your fault. Alex... Not yours either. (Points in the direction of up.) As I'm familiar with... "It's over your head". Honestly, I hope that you can at least slow the roll of the speed of which the revolving door is spinning around here. Wow, I feel motivated now. Tommy Rogers, C-3 971040 ZMA Controller Vatsim Supervisor Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Carlson 157 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Do you REALLY need to meet with all of the ARTCC's to see what the pulse is? Can't hurt ... might even find out that not everyone thinks the VATSIM world is coming to an end. Developer: vPilot, VRC, vSTARS, vERAM, VAT-Spy Senior Controller, Boston Virtual ARTCC Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Gunter 800017 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Can't hurt ... might even find out that not everyone thinks the VATSIM world is coming to an end. Well said, Ross. Best of luck, Andrew. Matt Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Turner 0 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Congrats Andrew!!! Jeff "JU" Turner US Army Retired http://www.skyblueradio.com Link to post Share on other sites
Justin A. Martin 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 And it begins... Congratulations, Andrew! Not a better man for the job! JM Justin A. Martin Training Administrator VATSIM Miami ARTCC http://www.zmaartcc.net Link to post Share on other sites
Scott DeWoody 0 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 *noticing all the worn out sets of knee pads* Good luck Andrew! Scott DeWoody CEO - American Virtual Airlines joinava dot org Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Tyndall 1087023 0 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Can't remember who said it, but "The longest journey begins with a tiny step..." Bo has decided not to come along on our journey, preferring to wait at the start with his "List". I choose differently...as is everyone's right to do. Good luck, Andrew. I, for one, look forward to exciting changes in VATUSA and VATSIM as a whole. However long the journey, those who refuse to take that first step will never see the end of the journey. In all honesty, I hope this journey called "VATSIM" never ends...it's just too darn much fun, despite the occasional namecalling and backbiting. Andrew, carry us a while on our journey, make it better for those who follow behind us. You will have the gratitude of many if you do...as well as some pokes and jabs from the few every now and then. Please don't let it discourage you. Randy Tyndall - KBOI ZLA I-11/vACC Portugal P4 “A ship is always safe in the harbor. But that’s not why they build ships” --Michael Bevington ID 814931, Former VATSIM Board of Governors Vice President of Pilot Training Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony Baker 1080999 0 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 good luck and keep your head above water and out of the fire if you can especcially the fire inside joke anyway good luck and don't forget its only a hobby ZAU S-2, Major Certified ZAU S-1 Mentor (Disclaimer: the post above does not necessarily express the opinion or stance of ZAU or ZAUs training program, this view is made by me and me alone) Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Heath 1129704 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I am brand new to VATSIM. I joined 24 hours ago, and I have checked to ensure that I am [Mod - Happy Thoughts]igned North America - United States as my region/division, but I still can't login or verify at the vatusa.net website. Anyone have any suggestions? I would really like to start training soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Wollenberg 810243 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi Jonathan, Have you done all the requirements on this page? http://www.vatusa.net/join.php If you have and are still having trouble, I would recommend submitting a support request. The VATUSA guys will get back to you quickly: http://support.vatusa.net/ Bryan Wollenberg ZLA! Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Heath 1129704 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi Jonathan, Have you done all the requirements on this page? http://www.vatusa.net/join.php If you have and are still having trouble, I would recommend submitting a support request. The VATUSA guys will get back to you quickly: http://support.vatusa.net/ Well, I have tried to. I get hung up at the first step: CID verification. I just sent them a support request, and I am sure they'll reply soon. I can't wait to start this exciting hobby. Many moons ago, I wanted to be an ATC in real life, but "real life" got in the way of that, so I figure I can try my hand with VATSIM. Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Wollenberg 810243 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 You'll definitely love it here. Certainly good times to be had. You are showing up in the system as North America - United States, so there's probably either some sort of issue on VATUSA's side, or their database hasn't updated yet to match the VATSIM database (if you changed your information recently). Either way, they'll be able to help you out via the support ticket. Welcome to VATSIM! Bryan Wollenberg ZLA! Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony Pavlak 1058071 0 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Congrats Andy. Your training last year at ZFW gave me a leg up in becoming a real world ATC. Just about to check out on Local (for real this time). Don't know how many VATSIMers can say that. Link to post Share on other sites
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