CPT Event Publishing Policy (WIP)
This policy will document the guidelines that should be followed when publishing CPT events. This is to ensure that we all follow the same standard.
Banner
When making the banner you are recommended to use the banner generator, this will automatically create the template with all required details in the place they should be. If for any reason the banner generator is not working, you may download the template by clicking here.
Text
You should follow the template as accurately as possible. Top line should say the name of the position, then below should be the airport's ICAO code, followed by the type of checkout (S2, S3, C1) then Exam. If the exam is a Tier 1 validation, you may write that instead. Date, time and the student's name should be put next to their respective symbols below.
Background
Specific backgrounds for all checkout positions has been created, and these are the only approved backgrounds for a checkout. If the background for your position does not exist, consult the event manager for more information.
Other Notes
You can more specific requirements on how event banners follow the graphical profile. It's important that this policy is followed.
Example banner:
Title
The title of all CPTs should be made in the following format without exceptions: [S2/S3/C1] Exam | [POSITION] for example. "S3 Exam | ESGG_E_APP". For a Tier 1 Validation it should be titled like this "Tier 1 Validation | [POSITION]"
Description
When posting a CPT on both my.vatsim as well as our own events website the following formats should be used
Short Description (max 280 characters)
On the [DATE, MONTH] join us as [STUDENT] proves his worthiness of an [S2/S3/C1] rating on [POSITION]! He will need your help to show the examiners that he is ready for the next level! Expect professional service and a lot of traffic!
Event Description
🎓 VATSIM EXAM | [STUDENT] | [POSITION] | [DATE, MONTH] 🛫 Come and help [STUDENT] earn his [S2/S3/C1] rating!
On the [DATE, MONTH] join us as [STUDENT] proves his worthiness of an [S2/S3/C1] rating on [POSITION]! He will need your help to show the examiners that he is ready for the next level! Expect professional service and a lot of traffic!
🕒 Time: [TIMEFRAME IN ZULU] 🎯 Position: [POSITION]
It doesn't matter if you fly IFR or VFR, all traffic is welcome, and highly appreciated.
Charts and briefings: [ENTER LINK HERE, FIND BELOW FOR YOUR FIR]
Links to Airport briefings
In order to ensure pilots understand our airports, and airspace, especially important during a CPT, follow these links for each FIR to add with the event description to allow pilots to read up on local procedures.
Denmark
https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/danish-airports-charts
Finland
https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/finnish-airports-charts
Iceland
https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/icelandic-airports-charts
Norway
https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/norwegian-airports-charts
Sweden
https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/swedish-airports-charts