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    Please enlighten me

    in General

    Posted

    This was a bit of a problem in the past. Normally, Supervisors catch these people out with a Breach of VATSIM's CoC A9 (the 30 minute rule) because people that are normally on the ground for lengthy periods of times are normally not in attendance (so if you see someone connected for long without moving, tell a SUP).

     

    I have heard of people that actually are at their computer for their whole time and they just stay sitting on the ground (and they're not really new). There is no rule against this and we can't really do anything about it. It is very discouraging to see the donated bandwith being mis-used at times but the reason behind such behaviour is still one of the great VATSIM Mysteries :D.

     

    Fortunately though, the extreme majority of people perform ethically online which is good to see.

    Great Southern Land

    in General

    Posted

    Not sure how many of you know about this but ABC has a Documentary series called Great Southern Land and i saw one of the Episodes (Ep 3) of it today. It is by far one of the best documentaries i've seen. The practicality of the information they include is too good. Episode 3 has a really good section about the Aeroplane system and it also shows a few snippets of ATC and the ATC screens which have a few good scenes in there.

     

    The link is: http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/27174

    Aeroplane stuff starts around 5:00 and goes for about 10 mins.

     

    Very interesting documentary as a whole

     

    Arjun

    Seeking any Student Pilots (& above) to trial an RMIT Aviation English Language test

    in General

    Posted

    I'm happy to help.

     

    Don't know if i am counted as Native since English is theoretically a second language even though i've spoken it all my life. I might be able to help for non-native speakers instead. I have ICAO level 6 English if that helps. I'm only in Sydney so if you have someone in Sydney i can do it, otherwise, i wish the team luck in their studies.

     

    Also meet licensing requirements.

     

    Enjoy

    Arjun

    ATC Quiz #2

    in ATC Training

    Posted

    What a great response!!

     

    Thanks to everybody that responded to this Poll. It is good to see a great deal of variations in answers as it shows the differences in the way people were initially taught while learning to control.

     

    The correct answer for this Poll is the 2nd answer which is the following:

    DEENA4KAT/16R KAT H44 MAXEM Q60 BLACK BLACK1A/23

     

     

    SID Entry

    What we aim for when making these amendments is to have the SID and the Runway to the termination point of the SID which should coincide with the starting point of the route, and then the flight planned route to the termination point of the route which should be the starting point of the STAR.

     

    In this case, the pilot flies the DEENA4 SID with a Katoomba Transition (KAT) to the KAT NDB. The pilot then starts the flight planned route from KAT.

     

    Similarly for the arrival, the pilot follows their route all the way to the waypoint BLACK where they start flying the BLACK1 Alpha arrival for Adelaide.

     

    As a rule of thumb, ATC should delete the DCT at the beginning of the flightplan when issuing a SID. The pilot should enter DCT regardless of what ATC does with it.

     

     

    Transitions

    The transitions should NOT be separated by any characters such as a dot or a comma. It should just be added to the end of the name of the SID. This is due to the limitations in the Sector Files and what we are capable of doing it. Therefore, DEENA4 Departure, Katoomba Transition is written as 'DEENA4KAT'

     

     

    STAR Entry

    STAR Entry is the same as SID Entry but the STAR is entered after the termination point of the route.

    NOTE: Do NOT get confuse the termination point of the route to be the same as a clearance limit. They are different things.

     

     

    Runway Entry

    The runway is entered at the end of the SID/STAR entry with a forward slash (/) followed by the runway identifier (i.e. 16R). In some circumstances, it may say '23I'. The I is to indicate that the aeroplane is to perform an Instrument Approach into the destination aerodrome. This is not compulsory at this stage and is optional.

     

     

    Type of STAR

    In many places, the certain STAR terminates with different types of approaches. In this case, the STAR, since its a BLACK1A STAR, it terminates with an ILS/LOC Approach (with an interception of the Localiser). There is a great article on our Forums written by Jackson about what all these letters mean which can be found by clicking HERE. In general, the identifier is only used when specified in the appropriate Arrival Charts and should be included straight after the SID without a dot or a comma.

     

     

    Stop making up CR@P and tell me where all of this is written

    To find the document that states this, Follow the below directions.

    Go to the VATPAC Website (http://www.vatpac.org) ----> Click on: Controller Downloads ---> Controller Manuals & Guides ---> Local Client Operating Procedures Manual.

     

     

    Alternative link for the lazy ones:http://www.vatpac.org/cms/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=125&func=fileinfo&id=187

     

     

    So why should I bother?

    As you may know, VATPAC had implemented the TAAATS (the Fancy Australian Radar System) to another controller client called Euroscope. This new client gave a whole shed of tools for the controllers to use, one of them being the display of accurate Routes of filed aircraft and Route Adherence Monitor (RAM) Warnings when people go off track. For this to work, this is the best way to enter SID's and STAR's into the Flight Plan.

     

     

    I only use VRC or ASRC. Who cares about ES Users?

    Although a survey showed 55% of people used VRC, 42% of the users also use Euroscope. If we do a split and ignore Tower controllers, this percentage may get even larger. VRC Controllers were initially taught a way to do it but for a VERY minor change to their initial methodology, a whole deal more people can enjoy VATSIM to what it has potential to do.

     

     

     

    No one is compelled to use one software over the other, however regardless of software used, it is requested that you use the above mentioned method of amending flight plans so everyone is happy.

     

    If you have any queries to how everything works, feel free to email the VATPAC Training Department (training [at] vatpac [dot] org) or alternatively post on our Forums or Facebook page.

     

    If you have any questions about this Poll, feel free to reply to this post and you shall be taken care of accordingly :evil:

     

    Enjoy

    Arjun

    ATC Quiz #2

    in ATC Training

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    Thanks for your response to the Poll so far. It's always good to see some response and activity around here.

     

    Now to answer some Dilemmas:

     

    Steven, The main reason why we are accomodating Euroscope is that it doesn't matter for VRC how you put it in but it DOES for Euroscope. If it doesn't matter for VRC and it takes almost the same amount of effort for VRC controllers, then why not do something slightly different that will enable the other 45% of our controllers to enjoy it just as much as the other 55%? This is pretty mucha case of "run as fast as the slowest runner" where we want to accomodate everyone. It isn't hard for VRC, but its easier for ES, so in my opinion, this little bit of education is a Win-Win for VATPAC's activity.

     

    Don, this information is actually inserted into the Route section of the Flight Plan. The Pilots generally have no trouble filing this. They are supposed to file it as they see it on clients such as the Pilot Assist. The amendment of different SID's/STAR's done in accordance with this Poll is to indicate a clearance issued by a controller and therefore should not affect Pilots in any way.

     

    Sean, I understand your reasoning and was just curious to see how it happened. As i said in the past, it is not that much work required to update the flight plan to the method currently used. Everyone was taught different formats pre-ES but since it is required for a controller client, it has been standardised. This new method covers ALL controller clients. It doesnt' degrade what happens on VRC but it does enhance the experience on Euroscope. Although VRC is used by majority, the ES users of 45% is still a major chunck so a little change by ALL controllers will make a major chunck a whole lot more happier and get them to do better experience. You aren't helping the ES users, you're just raising the general overall experience for everyone by standardisation. It might require a little bit of work from you, but then again, so does a pilot that is requesting a different type of Approach. If you have to re-think, then so be it but i think it is just a little change for a whole lot of 'betterness'.

     

     

     

    All that said, i never originally liked the idea of changing the way i do things do accomodate others but when you really think about it, its not that hard and a lot more people are happier with this new method. The answer is in the documentation somewhere and as Dave said, it was announced a while ago so its just in accordance with VATPAC SOP's.

     

    Enjoy

    Arjun

    ATC Quiz #2

    in ATC Training

    Posted

    Sean,

     

    It seems there were many different variants from back before ES came out. The one i was taught is in there as well. When ES came out, everything was to be standardised so it showed a proper track on the controller client. The problem was that this new standardised method started getting versions of itself :P. Out of curiosity, what was the correct way to do it from when you learnt ATC?

    ATC Quiz #2

    in ATC Training

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    Over the past few weeks, i've noticed a few errors in the way SID's/STAR's are put into the Route section of a Flight Notification. Therefore, the quiz for this time will be based around this.

     

    An aircraft is flying from Sydney (YSSY) to Adelaide (YPAD).

     

    Route: DCT SY H44 MAXEM Q60 BLACK V454 AD DCT

     

    SID: Deena4 Departure, Katoomba transition, Runway 16R

    STAR: Black1 Alpha arrival, Runway 23

     

    What is the appropriate way to add the SID/STAR assuming the aircraft has been assigned both by ATC. (ignore the 'I' designators for runway required by Euroscope)

     

    Arjun

     

    EDIT: Poll options update to say Black1 as opposed to Black9 (old procedure)

    VATSIM - Iron Mic Award/Iron Mic Week

    in Events

    Posted

    Hi Everyone,

     

    Miguel said that we're behind by about 10 hours for CTR, 15 hours on TWR and 25 hours on APP (these numbers are approximate only). Therefore, it'd be absolutely fantastic if the controllers part of VATPAC showed some little dedication to our Division and stayed online for as much as they can till Monday morning 10am AEST. I've tried to be online as much as i can personally and i'd love to see more people manning up positions.

     

    Enjoy

    Arjun

    Pilot Quiz #2

    in Pilot Training

    Posted

    Thanks for everyone that voted. The correct answer is Radial 040.

     

    The Radial is the Direction FROM the Navaid TO the aeroplane.

     

    More details on VOR can be found on the VATPAC P1 Moodle found at (http://vatpac.org/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=358).

     

    What is the P1 Moodle? The P1 Moodle is the Course for the 1st Pilot Rating on VATSIM. For more info about Pilot Rating, visit (http://www.vatpac.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=29&Itemid=196)

    Pilot Quiz #2

    in Pilot Training

    Posted

    2. VOR Radials:

     

    You open up Flightsim on a Sunday Afternoon and get yourself prepared to fly into the Panic Stations event. This time, its different. The event is conducted at Hobart (YMHB) which is a Class D Tower. With your prior knowledge, you understand that the Class D's such as Hobart don't have Radar separation and Pilots have to call with position reports and ATC rely on these to keep the aircraft separated. In this event, you are flying as VH-MAR IFR on a Partenavia P68. You have been cleared for the VOR/DME approach (on the Arc). You are currently 1/2 way through the ARC and are flying a heading of 150. Hobart Tower (SW :D) wants to know where you are and asks you to report your Radial. For the CDI to be centred, your OBS has to be set to 220 (with a TO flag). What radial from HB are you on?

     

     

     

    HB: 'Hobart' VOR Identifier

    VOR: VHF Omni-Radial

    DME: Distance Measuring Equipment

    OBS: Omni Bearing Selector

    CDI: Course Deviation Indicator

     

    Quiz closes 17th Aug 2012

    ATC Quiz #1 - Completed

    in ATC Training

    Posted

    The best answer for this Quiz is "Next, VOZ876".

     

    Reference:

    Moodle - TWR Rating Study Guide Part 7 - "Coordinate with Adjacent ATC"

    and

    Moodle - TMA Rating Study Guide Part 7 - "Coordinate departing aircraft with TWR"

     

    The quotes are as follows:

    TWR

    As you have seen in the delivery and ground sections, coordination between controllers is paramount to the success and safety of the air traffic system. As a Tower controller it is more critical than ever, because you will be coordinating with two positions - Ground and Approach.

     

    Given that coordination between Ground and Tower has been covered previously, we will concentrate on Tower-Approach coordination. Coordination of departures is minimised by the use of Auto Release procedures.

     

    Auto Release allows the Tower to clear departures without manual coordination to Approach, subject to certain conditions. Auto release may only be used on aircraft flying a procedural SID (as opposed to a radar SID, which requires an assigned heading). Any departing aircraft assigned a radar SID, visual or radar departure must be manually coordinated to Approach using the NEXT call when the aircraft approaches the holding point:

     

    TWR to APP: "NEXT OFF (runway) 27, QFA123". (The runway only needs to be specified to avoid confusion, for example if more than one runway is active or the aircraft is departing from a non-duty runway)

     

    The Approach controller then looks at his traffic and issues appropriate departure instructions for TWR to pass to the aircraft.

     

    APP to TWR: "QFA123, TURN RIGHT HEADING 120, CLIMB TO AMENDED 4000".

     

    TWR to APP: "QFA123, RIGHT 120, 4000"

     

    TWR to aircraft: "QANTAS 123, ASSIGNED HEADING RIGHT 120, CLIMB TO AMENDED 4000"

     

    Auto-release may be suspended by either controller at any time, in which case all departures must be manually coordinated.

     

    When the aircraft is more than two minutes away from takeoff, include an expected takeoff time for the approach controllers reference. An example is shown below.

     

    TWR to APP: "Next off Runway 27 in 4 minutes, QFA123.

     

     

    TMA

     

    Examples of departure coordination

    RADAR SID or RADAR departure - no altitude restriction

    TWR: Next QFA756

    APP: QFA756 left 120, unrestricted

    TWR: QFA756 left 120, unrestricted

     

    RADAR SID or RADAR departure - runway heading with altitude restriction

    TWR: Next VOZ422

    APP: VOZ422 runway heading, amended 4000

    TWR: VOZ422 runway heading, amended 4000

     

     

    Any Queries / Complaints please respond to this thread for a dicsussion.

     

    If you have any ideas for future ATC Quiz ideas, please PM me via the Forums.

     

    Enjoy

    Arjun

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