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New Feedback System

Folks I am delighted to announce that we have developed a new feedback system. The new system is built within Core and will allow you to give feedback, positive or negative, to UK based controllers. Feedback for pilots will follow shortly. The feedback that is submitted will be used in three ways... Review our training program based on trends identified in feedback that has been submitted. Pass on positive feedback directly to members. Ensure members with consiste
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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ATC Training

Heathrow TGM

It is my pleasure to announce Oliver Rhodes as the new Heathrow TGM, leaving the TGM reins of TG2 solely now with Leon Grant. This follows a readjustment of the ATC Training department following the Training Group introduction a few months ago. I'm sure Oliver will do a wonderful job and he will still be mentoring and assisting TG2 when he can! Well done Oliver, thanks for all you've done for TG2 so far and enjoy your new role!
Samuel James

Samuel James in Staff Changes

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ATC Training

ATC Training Department

Hi folks, Following a small review of our current team, it has been decided that Mike Pike will be changing from a Training Group Instructor to a Division Instructor. It is also a pleasure to welcome Nathan Donnelly to the team as a Training Group Instructor for TG1. Nathan has particular expertise on Gatwick which will be a valuable asset to the team. Please join me in wishing them both well in their new roles.
Samuel James

Samuel James in Staff Changes

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United Kingdom

[11.6.17 - 1830z] VATSIM UK Townhall with Kyle Ramsey

Folks I am delighted to announce that the VATSIM President, Kyle Ramsey will be holding a Q&A on Sunday 11th June from 1830z-1930z.  This will take place in the VATSIM UK teamspeak. You will have the chance to ask Kyle a question on the night, or if you cant be there or want to put ask as question in advance please use this link or send a question via @vatsimuk using #vuktownhall. We look forward to seeing you there.      
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

VATSIM UK Live! 2017 - Announcement

We are delighted to announce that this year’s VATSIM UK Live! event will take place on the weekend of the 26th and 27th of August at Conference Aston. Live! is an annual real-world social event which is organised to allow VATSIM members, be that Pilots or Controllers, to meet and work alongside each other. During the event, attendees will be working together in close proximity, which adds a new element to "as real as it gets".   Our venue, Aston Business School, is home
Kris Thomson

Kris Thomson in United Kingdom

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ATC Training

Paul Murphy

Hi folks, Paul Murphy is stepping down as TGM after dedicating many hours to the network first as SCONI RTSM and as that role evolved into the TG Manager position. We wish him well and a big thanks to everything he has given the Division over the last couple years! All the best Paul and don't be a stranger!  
Samuel James

Samuel James in Staff Changes

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United Kingdom

[MINUTES] DSG Meeting - 23rd April 2017

All, The minutes of the most recent DSG Meeting are now available for download here. Moving forward, we hope to ensure the minutes are published in a timely manner. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to raise them below or in confidence via the Helpdesk. Thanks,
VATSIM UK

VATSIM UK in United Kingdom

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Technology

Web Services Assistants

Hi all, I am pleased to announce that following the invitation of applications for Web Services Assistants, we have had three successful applicants who will be joining the Web Services Department. Craig Milne as a Development Assistant Craig has an impressive portfolio of projects that have allowed him to develop skills that will be invaluable to the Division in continuing to develop our web services for our membership. Josh Riley & Matt Collier as Support Assistants Both
VATSIM UK Web Services

VATSIM UK Web Services in Staff Changes

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Pilot Training

Cross The Pond Pilot Q&A

Evening All, It's CTP season again and as we have done in the past, the Pilot Training Department would like to invite all members to a Q&A session. The session will give pilots the opportunity to ask any questions they have about the event, from what to expect on the ground to how to give a position report. Joining me to answer your questions will be members of the pilot training team, @Simon Irvine & @Sebastian Rekdal - so come armed with your questions. We look forward to se
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Gdpr Removed in Pilot Training

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United Kingdom

Web Services Directors

With Ant leaving his position on the DSG I have been thinking on how best our web services should be managed. The work that the Web Services Department do for the Division has grown and grown over the past  18 months.  We are also part of the way through some major changes both to pilot and atc training as well as the move over to core. I have decided that it would best serve the Division if we split Web Services into two departments each with its own focus to help us with the changes
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in Staff Changes

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Technology

Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop.

Hello.   How are you today?  Have you done something with your hair?  It really suits you.   Theodore Roosevelt once said that "in any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing and the worst thing you can do is nothing". Making decisions that are right, but aren't what you'd like in an ideal world are always going to be hard but after about a week or mulling over the different options to take, I think the decision I'v
Anthony Lawrence

Anthony Lawrence in Web Services

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ATC Training

Changes to Waiting Lists

Hi all, As part of our effort to speed up training and make training more efficient, we are changing the way training places are allocated. As of now we will be requiring students to have at least 12 hours in the last 3 months on UK ATC positions to show activity on the network. We have been seeing students that have been inactive/away for extended periods of time and then returning when offered a training place. Although this is great to see, it means that active students are then demotiva
Alex Beard

Alex Beard in ATC Training

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ATC Training

Enroute TGM

All, Please join me in welcoming Oliver Parker to the ATC Training department as the new Enroute Training Group Manager (TGM). He takes over the reins from Matt Weddell who has done a fantastic job of London RTSM for the last few years. We wish Matt well Olly will be coming up to speed over the next few days and weeks so please give him and Matt some time for the transition and for Olly to settle in. All the best to you both!
Samuel James

Samuel James in Staff Changes

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United Kingdom

Operations Manager

I am delighted to announce that Chris Pawley is our new Operations Manager. Chris is no stranger to most of you and he brings a wealth of experience to the role.  Chris will move into Operations from his current training job. I would like to thank Harry Sugden for his work in setting up the department and his hard work during his time on staff. Thanks    
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in Staff Changes

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Pilot Training

P3 (VFR Pilot) Promotional Video

Evening all, Recently we have launched the P4 IFR Pilot rating and the initial expression of interest was unbelievable! We have already issued 6 P4 ratings within the past 3 weeks and have got more exams planned. We would just like to thank all of the community for the amazing support and interest you have expressed, without the support, time, and dedication received from the community it would not be possible for us to produce and run courses. With the release of the P4 we also launched a
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in Pilot Training

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Pilot Training

P4 Launched!

Good Evening, Well, PMDG have made a big release today so we thought, why not do the same! The P4 (IFR Pilot) Rating is now LIVE! If you are interested in signing up for the P4 course, please send us a ticket via the Helpdesk. I would like to say a big thank you to @Matthew Collier, @Rhys Marston, @John Livesey, @Oliver Gates and @Morgan Stone for helping us test the P4 rating which has been a massive success. Also, a big thank you to given to @Anthony Colduck for a
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in Pilot Training

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ATC Training

VATSIM UK Transferring Controller Process - Effective 1st February 2017

We have revised the process of how we handle Transferring Controller assessments into the United Kingdom. Effective 1st February 2017 the following processes will be followed: S1 Transfer Process   S2 and S3 Transfer Process     C1+ Transfer Process   When you have been accepted by the Community Department and transferred to the ATC Training Department for assessment you will be provided with more information and the required resources in order
Samuel James

Samuel James in ATC Training

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United Kingdom

Marketing Manager

Folks Marketing and Community have always worked closely, and with the introduction to changes in the Community department this will continue at pace.   I have decided to merge the Marketing and Community departments.  This new department will be lead by Barrie Joplin. To maintain the focus on the day to day running of marketing and events I have appointed James Brierley to the role of Marketing Manager.  James will work into Barrie he will be in charge of all our social media out
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in Staff Changes

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ATC Training

New CT S1 Training Programme Launched!

Hey folks, I'm pleased to announce the launch of our new CT S1 course. Main points: Comprehensive e-Learning/Moodle courses All S1 training completed within the New Controller Training Group All practical S1 training sessions conducted using London Gatwick   *Once process/event is complete, send a ticket to ATC Training to continue the process   I've just joined the New Controller Training Group (TG) - How do I join a Group session? You
Samuel James

Samuel James in ATC Training

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ATC Training

ATC Training Department - Staff Structure

I am pleased to officially announce the new ATC Training Department's staff structure is as above with the following staff filling the roles as below: TG1 TGMs - Fraser Cooper, Paul Murphy, Nick Marinov TGIs - Gregg Donohoe, Michael Pike, Matthew Collier TG2 TGMs - Leon Grant, Oliver Rhodes TGIs - Johan Grauers, Charlie Watson, Luke Collister TGE (Enroute - EGTT, EGPX, EGGX) TGM - Matt Weddell TGI - Phillip Speer Heathrow TGM - Philip Harris TGI - Sebastian Rekdal New Co
Samuel James

Samuel James in ATC Training

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United Kingdom

VATSIM Connexion 2017: Website & Tickets Launched

Following on from the announcement last year that VATSIM would be holding a conference in London this summer.  VATSIM is delighted to announce that the website for Connexion 2017 has been launched and tickets are now available to book. This is a global convention open to all VATSIM members. The event website is here. The discussion thread is here.
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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ATC Training

Nova sanguinem - Welcome to...

Following on with the Latin theme... I'm pleased to welcome the following to the ATC Training Department staff team: Gregg Donohoe - TG Instructor for TG1 Gregg is a long standing member of the Division having previously held various roles including SCONI RTSI - It's a real honour to have him back and brings a bucket load of experience, enthusiasm and knowledge to the role Charlie Watson - TG Instructor for TG2 Charlie has been heavily involved with the UK Division for the past co
Samuel James

Samuel James in ATC Training

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