So in some private discussion with dbd000, I realized there are a few of us on HQ (with emphasis on
few), that want ATC sessions that are more like what you see/hear on VATSIM. If you do not know what VATSIM is, it's an online service that provides ATC services for anyone using MSFS, X-Plane or more recently, P3D. However, all ATC correspondance is just like the real world, where you need to know proper FAA/ICAO terminology. Right now what we use for ATC events is a loose adaptation of ATC jargon, and we don't currently have squawk codes or flight plans. Anywho, the goal here is to see how many of us actually interested in civilian ATC sessions are comfortable with. Just pick one option from the poll above.
Also, it would help out if you post what your stance is on the following:
- Filing of flight plans before an ATC event
- Use of squawk codes
- Use of taxiway designators when a certain map has them available, and the airport layout with taxiway markers is easily available (i.e. you can just go to a website and view the airport diagram)
This is not to suggest that we are changing anything to a VATSIM type deal, merely gathering some feedback from you guys to see whether we can host two types of ATC events - realistic as well as simplified (current).
This poll will run for 20 days, so you don't have to post a response immediately. Thank you for your input.
