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ATC Mentor Feedback Form

We have now introduced a feedback form for ATC Mentors. It is available here. What this form is: An opportunity for students to provide constructive feedback to their mentors, regarding how they conducted a particular mentoring session. A place for mentors to help each other, by providing constructive feedback. For example, another mentor who is controlling adjacent to the mentoring session may wish to feedback on the way a particular situation was handled by the mentor.
Andy Ford

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ATC Training

Meeting Minutes: Multi Airfield Mentoring

Hi all, The ATC Training department recently held a meeting to discuss a proposal from our TGIs regarding how we might implement S2 -> S3 mentoring across multiple airfields, as part of the wider project of Central Training. At this time, no final decisions have been made. However, productive discussions were held and the proposal is now being refined to take into account points raised. The minutes for the meeting are available here. If anybody has any questions or wishes
Andy Ford

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United Kingdom

ATC Training Department Changes

Folks Unfortunately, Samuel James has decided to stand down as ATC Training Director.  Sam has been in post since October 2016 and has been instrumental in moving ATC Training in the UK to the next level.  Last year was one of our best for rating progression and this is in no small part to the work that Sam has put in, especially the implementation of the Training Groups from the old RTSs, the first stage of Central Training.  There is no great drama in Sam's departure and those of you who
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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ATC Training

Training Group 2 Manager

Dear all It gives me great pleasure to announce that @James Edwards will be joining the staff team as TG2 TGM. He will be replacing Leon, who will be transitioning into his role as a Community Manager. Both will be fulfilling the TGM role for now, while James gets to grips with his new role. Please join me in congratulating James on his new role. Alex
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ATC Training

ATC Training Department Staff Changes

Hi All, This weekend, there have been a number changes to staff in the ATC Training Department. Due to real world commitments, Gregg Donohoe has stepped down from his role at Division Instructor. For the same reasons, Johan Grauers has stepped down from his role as TG2 TGI. James Yuen has also stepped down from his role as TG2 TGI. We would like to thank all of them for their time and contributions to the division. We will be assigning a number of the division instructor
Andy Ford

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Community

Emoticons and Reactions

Dear All Today I have suspended the use of emoticons and most of the reactions on the forum pending review of the system and how it works with the new features being introduced later this quarter. WHAT!? The community team shall attempt to get through everything we need to as quickly as is possible, however this is realistically likely to take a number of weeks. Many thanks Barrie
Barrie Joplin

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ATC Training

Get Involved: CT S3 Moodle Course

All, The ATC Training Department is looking for contributors to the ongoing development of our online self-learning moodle courses. The ultimate goal behind these courses is to shift the responsibility of learning towards the student, reducing the amount of theory that has to be explicitly taught in mentoring sessions. In turn, this will reduce the amount of mentoring sessions required to obtain a rating or endorsement by better preparing students for the situations that they will encounter
Andy Ford

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ATC Training

OBS and London Gatwick S1 Changes

Hello one and all, This post announces upcoming changes to OBS Training in TG New Controller and also changes to restrictions regarding S1 rated controllers at London Gatwick. These changes will go live at 0000z on Monday 8th January 2017. London Gatwick Over the recent months, we have been monitoring feedback from pilots, controllers and mentors alike regarding the recent surge in Gatwick controllers. For historical context to this, prior to 2016, an endorsement was required
Andy Ford

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Community

Community Managers

Dear All I'm pleased to be able to announce the appointment of 2 Community Managers: Leon Grant - Leaving his current role fully to transfer to community once a replacement has been appointed, Leon brings with him a wealth of experience from the UK aerodromes he oversaw. Nick Marinov - Joining the community team in a '50/50 share with his current role,  Nick brings an international flare to the table. Both will be heavily involved in all of the projects that are yet to be
Barrie Joplin

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Pilot Training

Pilot Training - 2017 Review & 2018 Plans

Well, folks, we’re on final approach towards next year, chocolate consumption has increased exponentially within the last 24 hours and alcohol consumption isn’t far behind.  Over the course of this year a lot has been going off within the Pilot Training Department with new faces joining us and a new rating (or maybe 2!) so I’d like to share with you all what we as a department have achieved this year, and more importantly, what we have got planned! Our P1 course has ye
Daniel Crookes

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United Kingdom

Merry Christmas from VATSIM UK

At this time of year, it's always good to reflect on the last 12 months and what to look forward to in the New Year. Firstly, I want to thank everyone who has helped the Division this year whether it be flying in for an exam, mentoring, helping with sector files, document writing, staff roles, the list goes on.  You have all had a part in making this a great year for the Division. Before we look ahead to 2018 let's have a quick look back at 2017 and thank some of the people that made o
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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ATC Training

TG New Controller Update

Hello all, We wanted to give you all an update on TG New Controller and give some insight into what we have achieved over the past 12 months. New Controller has come a long way over the last year and below you can see some of our statistics: S1 ratings issued: 73 Group sessions held: 13 with 234 participants. Total mentoring sessions: 282 Average members joining TGNC per day: 3 Number of S1s requesting further familiarisation sessions: 37 New Mentors Over the past yea
Fraser Cooper

Fraser Cooper in ATC Training

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ATC Training

Temporary ATC Training Director

All, Due to unforeseen circumstances, Andy Ford will take on the role of temporary ATC Training Director with immediate effect. You may contact Andy via the helpdesk or via his private email account at [email protected]. Andy will be arranging the interviews with Alex for the TG2 Manager position in the next few days.  
Nathan Donnelly

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United Kingdom

Recent Behaviour

Folks At the outset, I would like to point out that this post is targeted at a very few members however I thought it would be a good insight to everyone to let them see the behaviour that has been happening of late. Some of it has been pretty innocuous for example someone who attended the recent pilot careers event in London signed used a VATSIM UK staff email address to sign up for some information.  Some of it has been a bit more sinister, for example someone signed some of the staff
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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ATC Training

Area Training requirements

Dear all, This post is to clarify two basic requirements for S3 students who want to start their C1 training. These requirements have been in place for many years (but haven't always been followed and it seems they've been forgotten). In order to be eligible to begin training on any CTR position with us you must comply with both of the following requirements: Must have controlled at least 12 hours on any APP position in the UK in the last 3 months. This is to ensure you are actively p
George Wright

George Wright in ATC Training

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Technology

Craig Milne

Good evening all, It is with regret I inform you all that Craig Milne has decided to leave the Web Services team as a result of his increased workload at university. I would like to thank Craig for his time and the time he spent helping to develop Core and wish him well in his studies. I hope others with join me with a show of thanks. Calum
VATSIM UK Web Services

VATSIM UK Web Services in Staff Changes

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United Kingdom

Division Staff Group

All, Following the completion of the application process, please welcome Layth Al-Wakil to the DSG as Marketing Director (VATUK4). Layth has been heavily involved with our Social Media within the past few months and has shown great promise during our events, especially Live! He also has been heavily involved, with the Pilot Training Department, in organising our upcoming Gibraltar SRA Night which looks like is going to be a busy one! Layth also has some great Marketing plans for t
Nathan Donnelly

Nathan Donnelly in Staff Changes

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Pilot Training

P2 Course Update

Evening all, As many of you are aware the PTD offers training for the P2 (Flight Fundamentals) Rating, up until this point, we have used the C172SP as the training aircraft for this rating. After collaboration between mentors and instructors, students will now be able to use the C152, C172 and PA28 (non-complex) for training. The aircraft specific theory will remain based upon the C172 until further documentation for other aircraft has been made and approved. Currently studying for you
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in Pilot Training

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Technology

George Jones

Good evening all, With disappointment, I announce that George Jones has resigned from his post as a Web Services Development Assistant. Please join me in thanking him for his contributions to the Division during his tenure and wishing him luck in his future endeavours. Thanks George!
VATSIM UK Web Services

VATSIM UK Web Services in Staff Changes

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ATC Training

ATC Training

Dear all,  I am delighted to announce two changes to our ATC Training staff:  James Yuen will be joining us as a TGI for TG2, working alongside Luke and Johan to improve the training we provide. James is a highly experienced mentor who brings a lot to the table. He will be starting in his new role over the next couple of days. Welcome, James! Oliver Rhodes will be taking on an additional role, sharing the New Controller TGM position with Fraser. New Controller is our biggest tr
George Wright

George Wright in Staff Changes

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ATC Training

Samuel James

All, Unfortunately, Sam will be taking some time away from VATSIM due to ill health in the family.  George Wright has kindly agreed to look after the ATC Training Department in Sam's absence. Any ATC Training Management matters can be directed to George during this time, via the helpdesk.  
Nathan Donnelly

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