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  3. William Shaw

    Member Services Team Addition

    Hi All, I am pleased to announce that @Dylan Parkes will be joining the Member Services team. Dylan joined VATSIM in 2015 and brings a wealth of experience from both the network and the division. They will undoubtedly be a great asset!
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  5. Luke Brown

    UK Controller Pack

    Version 2024/03 Available A changes only version is available here. ⚠️ You must update your sector file and controller pack to ensure correct sector ownership and sector file identification when controlling. ❗A small program (Logon Details.exe) is now included in the main ‘UK folder’ This will insert basic user data into all required files, making installing and updating easier than ever! Run this program before opening a profile. Installation Instructions The pack is compatible with EuroScope 3.2.3 which can be downloaded here. You should install in the default 'working directory': \%appdata%\Roaming\EuroScope Please read the README contained within the pack for full details. We continue to work with Gergely to test the latest version of EuroScope (3.2.9) However, at the time of writing we cannot guarantee it will be stable. Please keep an eye on Discord announcements for the recommended ES version.
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  7. VATSIM UK Operations

    UK Sector File

    2024/03 Released! --- AIRACs: --- 2403: Redesignated Islay (EGPI) runways Added Booker (EGTB) VRP Added Goodwood (EGHR) HAPs and updated SMR Updated Honington (EGXH) Runway Coordinates Updated Gatwick (EGKK) SMR, new ER Rapid Exit Taxiway --- Other: --- Bug: Fixed Solent -> TC SW EGHI/HH departure agreement display Enhancement: Added Leeds Bradford (EGNM) Airspace Gates --- Many thanks to our contributors for this cycle: --- @Christoph Reule @Ben Walker @Oliver Cesarczyk @Alice Ford
  8. Shaun Anderson

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    Hi Adam, "Currency Renewal Under GCAP, all controllers in divisions which maintain a Controller Roster will be required to control for a minimum of 3 hours in each fixed quarter. Should controllers become inactive, they will be automatically removed from the Controller Roster and be required to 'renew' their currency. During our initial implementation of GCAP, controllers will be able to 'self serve' through a web-based wizard in order to be re-added to the Controller Roster." Was looking at returning to controlling, any idea where I can find this web-based self-serve wizard in order to return to the active roster? Thanks Shaun
  9. Sebastian Wheeler

    EGGP_APP | Wednesday 13th March | 1900z

    Thanks all, huge appreciation to all that have mentored me during the S3 journey!
  10. Darren Faux

    EGNT_APP | Thursday 14th March | 1800z

    Congratulations Daniel 🤩
  11. Darren Faux

    EGGP_APP | Wednesday 13th March | 1900z

    Congratulations Sebastian 🤩
  12. Fergus Walsh

    EGNT_APP | Thursday 14th March | 1800z

    Congratulations to @Daniel Lovett who passed his exam on Newcastle Radar this evening and gained his S3! Thanks to all the pilots who flew in/out/around NCL and to the adjacent ATC who supported the exam. Enjoy the rating!
  13. Good evening all, Please join me in congratulating @Sebastian Wheeler for passing his S3 exam on Liverpool Radar last night! Well done Seb, and enjoy the rating. Ben
  14. Kye Taylor

    EGNT_APP | Thursday 14th March | 1800z

    Good luck!!!!
  15. Sebastian Wheeler

    EGNT_APP | Thursday 14th March | 1800z

    Good luck!
  16. Darren Faux

    EGNT_APP | Thursday 14th March | 1800z

    Good luck!
  17. There will be an exam on Newcastle Radar (EGNT_APP) on the 14th March, commencing at 1800z. The exam is expected to last 60-90mins but the exam may end earlier/later, depending on whether the competencies have been sufficiently assessed. A good number of IFR inbounds from different directions and VFR movements around Newcastle are essential to making this exam a success - a few IFR departures going southbound would also be helpful. Please, no funny business without first speaking to EGNT_X_APP. Pilots wishing to fly to ensure that they are familiar with the pilot guidance for ATC exams. Good luck to the candidate!
  18. Oliver Parker

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    Like a duck to water mate!!! If only you’d have had this job 15 years ago!!! I might come back and do my Self Serve if I ever buy myself a Windows device!!! Take it easy pal, hope you’re well.
  19. Adam Arkley

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    Given the time since you last regularly controlled, do you honestly think you could log on and control tomorrow like nothing happened? Your controversial opinions might not have changed, but the network is busier than ever and procedures change regularly. GCAP is not a VATSIM UK policy - but I fully intend to ensure that people are competent before letting them loose on the network after protracted absences.
  20. Oliver Parker

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    Creating hurdles and making it harder for past controllers to come back doesn’t seem like a future-proof, cutting-edge vision 🤷‍♂️ ‘Self-serve’ is one thing but it seems evident you would like to make the case for returning controllers to require mentoring going forward. Been a while since I was on the network but some things in Vatsim (UK) never change 😂
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    This document outlines the sharing of airspace and procedures over the North Atlantic between Shanwick and Gander OCAs.
  22. Will Jennings

    S2 Syllabus and Lesson Plans

    Over the last few months in tenure, @Adam Arkley and myself have worked with TG Staff to create a holistic syllabus for all ATC training undertaken in VATSIM UK. Individual Syllabi for each rating will comprehensively detail all theoretical and practical training covered during mentoring sessions. The content of the syllabi gives mentors clear direction and focus in their sessions and ensures students understand what is expected of them; also key competencies will be cemented that will make transition to higher ratings easier and should reduce the amount of repeat mentoring. Thus, it is with great pleasure that I can announce the first of said Syllabi to be released - 'S2 Syllabus & Lesson Plans'. Please see the new format of our S2 training below: Block 1 - Basic Training: In Block 1, students will undertake 3 set sessions with defined lesson plans contained in Section 4 of the document. These sessions will be conducted on Sweatbox only to ensure the required topics for each lesson are completed. Students will still be assigned a training aerodrome where all mentoring will be undertaken however these sessions will use the CTS identifier TWR_BTRG with their own report. It is expected that students will pre-read about topics to be covered in each lesson from the S2 Moodle. Once the 3 lessons are completed students will sit End of Block Exam 1, this has the CTS identifier TWR_B1. This session will be conducted by @Will Hinshaw or any Division Instructor; it cannot be failed... however competencies marked as developing or below will be earmarked for remedial training within Block 2. Block 2 - Consolidation and Network Practice: Block 2 is essentially a continuation of the current system, students will have one-to-one mentoring sessions on the live network or sweatbox using the [ICAO]_TWR/SBTT CTS identifiers. Section 5 of the document details all competencies expected of students by the end of training, new CTS reports will be appended to these sessions to match the syllabus. Once students are deemed ready for exam by mentors, they will sit End of Block Exam 2 with the CTS identifier TWR_B2. This is essentially a mock exam on the live network and will be conducted by Will Hinshaw (or DIs in his absence), the decision will then be made whether to forward for the formal exam or whether more training is required. Mentors, current students and future students.. you're probably wondering how this will be implemented. The syllabus is effective immediately and thus: Current Students: Please read through the whole document, especially Section 5 detailing the Syllabus. Make a note of any competencies that you are unsure of and ensure that mentors cover them with you in future sessions. You will sit End of Block Exam 2 (TWR_B2) before being forwarded for your formal exam. Future Students: Trials are to begin on Stansted (EGSS) imminently and we will be closely monitoring the effectiveness of Basic Training. This will then be rolled out to all new students at all training aerodromes in due course. Please ensure you utilise the S2 Moodle course prior to starting your training to give you the best head-start possible. Mentors: Communication will come from Will imminently, he has prepared a short presentation to walk all of you through the new system. Keep an eye out in #twr_mentors on Discord for updates. Also, please familiarise yourself with all the content - any questions please speak to Will or a DI. Finally, the syllabus can be found here:
  23. Robbie Garrett

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    Hello Adam, Was looking at becoming current again, been refreshing on procedures and looking to setup my controller client again on the weekend to get some controlling in. Where can I find this web based wizard or is it a current case of just doing the revision/refresher/self learning and logging in before 1st of April? Update: I see I can't control and have had to email member services. So reading all of the above, presume some self-learning or a quiz is in order?
  24. Fraser Cooper

    GCAP Changes to Heathrow Training

    Hello everyone, To comply with the introduction of the Global Controller Administration Policy (GCAP), we have made some changes to the way training is conducted within the Heathrow TG. Heathrow is now categorised as a Tier 1 airfield. For more information regarding GCAP, please see the VATSIM.net policy here. Introduction of Heathrow GMP/GMC endorsements for S1 members With the implementation of GCAP, members who hold an S1 rating are now able to apply with Heathrow Training. For an S1 to be eligible for Heathrow training they must: Be on the active controlling roster, and Must not have significant negative feedback, and Hold a Gatwick ground endorsement with 50 hours on EGKK positions. (This is required due to high traffic level experience/exposure) Due to the expected demand in training at an S1 level, there will be a waiting list for S1 members who wish to gain an endorsement on Heathrow. Where excess training capacity exists within the Heathrow TG, S1 members at the top of the waiting list will be given access to the entry exam and offered practical training. If you wish to start your Heathrow training as an S1, please submit a ticket to ATC-Training stating you meet the requirements above. Changes to (S2+) Ground & Tower Training - (Removal of Training Places) There are little changes to how training is conducted if you have an S2 or higher rating. However, there is no longer a requirement to express interest in training. You are able to self enrol on all courses and attempt the entry exam. Additionally, there will be no waiting lists unless training demand is exceptionally high. Therefore, after the entry exam has been passed, members will be given permission to request practical sessions. Upon completion of the endorsement, if your permanent rating is higher than the Heathrow endorsement you were granted, you will be enrolled on the next Moodle course to continue your progression within the training group. Note: Due to the amount of sessions required to obtain an endorsement on Heathrow Director, training places will still be utilised and the training process remains unchanged. However, members may self-enrol on this course. The Heathrow Endorsements page on the VATSIM UK website will be updated shortly. Any questions, please reach out to me on Discord.
  25. Callum McLoughlin

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    I think I am looking for something along the lines of a local policy applicable to VATUK. The division appears to be the arbiter of whether to petition to the VP, and what to recommend in terms of action. There is a lot of scope to do almost anything in the wording of GCAP, as it contains suggestions rather than an exhaustive list of outcomes. As such I think the division needs to be a driver of this.
  26. Adam Arkley

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    The requirement cannot exceed three hours. The activity may. I find the defendant guilty and sentence them to a period of controlling of a duration no less than level 6 on the standard scale. I have properly planned for this in advance. You'd have to speak to the region if you think it should be enshrined in policy - GCAP is, of course, a .Net policy and not a VATSIM UK policy!
  27. Callum McLoughlin

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    Would it not make sense to formalise this, given other processes that impede on members ability to fly/control are? In addition as it is unlikely to be a routine issue, there is more chance of inconsistency / unfairness? This could be published so everybody can see, in general, how things generally would progress. I don’t think it would necessitate tying down anything specific, but I think it is helpful to properly plan for this in advance.
  28. Robin Meads

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    Hello Callum. A bit pedantic as a former lawyer (😥), but am puzzled by the requirement in GCAP 9.4(c)(ii) - The controller meets an activity requirement which shall not exceed three hours on any controllable positions within the Subdivision or Division in a three-month period. This literally means that the activity must be less than 3 hours. If you do 4 hours then you do not qualify !! Surely it should say "shall be a minimum of three hours in total on any one or more"
  29. Adam Arkley

    GCAP Update 2: Technology and Endorsement Changes

    Good morning, Callum, I have spoken with others within the DSG who predate my tenure to understand how the division reached this position. I am pleased to say their thoughts are mine: We are a busy division with some busy and complex airspace which changes frequently. A three month absence is the difference between there being no FRA and there being FRA. Three hours is really considered very little. One hour a month to remain current is not much. Our revalidation process is considered to be very lenient: "read this, tell us you have, welcome back" - in most cases. The idea that someone can make 'a connection' of undefined length in 12 months is meaningless - I can connect for one minute, the connection be detected and I am considered current. To your point on recurrency - yes, we are limited. But that doesn't make it challenging and we still intend to be lenient. This should be an easily accessible process for anyone that is removed from the Controller Roster for currency reasons. We remain convinced that three hours per quarter is a perfectly achievable target - certainly more achievable than the 'you must participate every 31 days' that we see in some other virtual organisations! Please rest assured that Simon and I have spoken many times on what we think would be acceptable by way of petition to the region on competency grounds. It is not formalised; more an understanding of what is required by us to try to remedy locally and what is required of us to present a good case to Simon. Needless to say this is a last resort and we hope that controllers who have been away for some time and lack competence engage with us before that's needed. Cheers, Adam
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