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It's not the end of the world, but you can see it from here.

Andy Ford

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Hi All,
 
It is with great sadness that I must inform you all of my decision to step down from the role of ATC Training Director and away from VATSIM for the foreseeable future. This has not been an easy decision to make, but I believe that it is in the best interests of both myself and the division.
 
For all you conspiracy theorists out there, I know we all love a good scandal on VATSIM and we love to speculate who got hacked off or which part of collective responsibility got violated this time... Well, sorry to disappoint, but there's no scandal or "staff cover-up" to be found! It was a personal decision made by me, for me, and for me alone. I can also confirm that I have not received any cheques for large sums of money to sell my services to some other network...
 
I'm very proud of what we've all achieved as a department in the past ten months; becoming more transparent, the new syllabi, the push towards self-learning, opening up new controlling opportunities and also the amazing exam pass-rate. Naturally, none of this could have been achieved without you, the membership. All of you, students, mentors and staff, should be incredibly proud of what you've achieved and will continue to achieve. Thank you to everyone for your ideas, feedback and for challenging the way we operate every day and driving us forward to a better place.
 
I would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff that I have had the pleasure of working alongside for the past three years. In particular I'd like to thank everyone in ATC during my tenure as VATUK5 - you made the job enjoyable and put an immense amount of time and effort into improving the department. You guys honestly don't get nearly enough thanks for the time and effort you put into making this division and network fun for everyone so, from me, THANK YOU.
 
I hope to return some day, however, it remains to be seen when that will be.
 
Shalom to you all *throws dinner plate*,
 
Andy
 
Dum vita est, spes est.
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Fraser Cooper

Fraser Cooper

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What?!. Did not expect this! Good luck with the future Andy. All the best, Fraser.

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Callum McLoughlin

Callum McLoughlin

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You did a fab job of reforming training. Well done! Sad to see you leave the role.

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George Peppard

George Peppard

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A great loss to the department. Thanks for all your hard work Andy - I'm sure you will be missed.

Good luck with the future!

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Nathaniel Leff

Nathaniel Leff

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Unfortunate to hear, you did great work! Hope you are successful in whatever you do next!

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Jason Warrener

Jason Warrener

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Fordy. Sad news for the division in so many ways. 

Respect for you and all the hard work and your contributions over the years and in recent times as VATUK5. 

Stay safe. Until the next time. 

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Lee Roberts

Andy sad to see you go but a big Thank you for all the hard work you have put in over the years! 

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Imogen Thompson

Imogen Thompson

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Did not expect to read this at all ?

Andy, your efforts during your time not only as VATUK5 but the time spent throughout the division is second to none!

Wish you all the best for the future; you will be a huge miss to VATSIM UK!

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Lewis Hardcastle

Lewis Hardcastle

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Well done Andy, you should be proud of your work during your tenure!

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Andrew Macleod

Andrew Macleod

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Sad to hear it, Thanks a lot Andy for all the time and effort you put into this division. Everybody appreciates it. Good luck with what you venture on to do!

Again - Gratias tibi 

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Adam Farquharson

Adam Farquharson

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You have done a huge amount of work and made the division so much better than it was when you started your role. Thanks for your time and good luck in the future!

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Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine

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Andy,

As I have already said to you, this will be a massive loss to us but I completely understand your decision.  The work that you have put into the role has been amazing and we have seen this with the amount of success we have been seen in ATC exams.  Your legacy will last a long time in the Division and you should be very proud.

 

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Harry Sugden

Harry Sugden

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Nice work Andy for what’s been an immensely impressive, productive tenure! All the best! 

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Jamie Paine

Gutted, doesn’t even come close. Andy, you have been great in supporting me as a TGI, you’re work and commitment to the division is second to none and the next individual who takes your role has got big boots to fill.

I wish you all the best for the future!

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Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes

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Your work has paved the way for a very successful future for ATC Training, this is a huge loss to the DSG and the division and will not go unnoticed. I wish you all the best in your downtime from VATSIM ?

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Jonas Hey

You have left a big gap in a great team of people and you'll be missed immensely. Wishing you all the best for the future and thanks for all of your hard work you put into ATC training and the division. :)

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Josh Howker

A big loss to the division, thanks Andy for all the work you have put into ATC training, all the best for the future ?

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Mike Pike

Great loss to us Andy. I was always impressed by the huge volume of stuff you got done - and all good quality well thought out as well. Thanks for your help and all the best for the future. Hope to see you back here again some day.

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Trevor Hannant

Trevor Hannant

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Andy, great work on the ATC training programme and in such a short space of time.  While you may not be around (for a bit), your legacy will.

Enjoy your break!

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Sebastian Wheeler

Sebastian Wheeler

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Andy, many thanks for all you have done for the division. You will be sorely missed by all.

Thanks, and blue skies.

Seb

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Oliver Rhodes

Oliver Rhodes

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Quote

Like the scripture says:

"Everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree, and no-one shall make them afraid."

Sure you'll get the reference ?

A fantastically productive tenure in what can often be an impossible role, demonstrated by the tremendous increase in exams (and passes): enjoy your (well-deserved) break!

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Alex Metcalfe

Alex Metcalfe

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Thanks for Improving the UK ATC department, very well done! Shalom Jackie!

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