Rules for "Direct to Regionals"

Booking

1. Do NOT book similar positions every week

• Controllers shall aim to not book the same position two weeks in a row, unless no other positions are available or directed by a staff member for operational reasons

2. Booking etiquette must be strictly observed

• If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the event (Saturday evening) Please write in the VTC staffing thread to make other members aware, so that they may rebook. 
• If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the event, take whatever actions needed to make sure your position is covered. Talk to people yourself, or suggest movement of roster. 
• While force majeure can happen you must be confident you can show up when you book a position.
• If a position opens up, show consideration to people on other booked positions and be just a tad respectful to people who booked before you.
• Be ready to control at the time you have booked. Be 5minutes early, not 5 minutes late. Inform others if you will be delayed

3. S1 controllers

• S1 controllers are free to book any position during DTR unless specificlly mentioned otherwise
• S1 controllers shall ensure they are properly prepared, and posses the skillset to control effenciently before booking for the event
• S1 controller staffing is a previlige and will be retracted if we see said controllers not adhering to the above.

Controlling

1. Rules and Procedures

• Be properly familiar with the LAI for your position. 
• Ensure you are not only qualified but also capable for the position you control
• Show up in time to be briefed before your controlling time start (If on LATE or ALL positions only)

2. Switching of positions

• Relieving a controller should be done with the callsign XXXX_X1_XXX. Do not take priority over the frequency until relieved controller is ready

Time of Closure

1. Booking time

• Ending time of the booking on LATE must be respected unless it is clear that the position is not needed with the current traffic flow

2. 15 minute buffer period

• All controllers MUST be able to stay a minimum of 15 minutes after their booking expire. 
• This period shall be used to redirect any traffic still in the airspace

Software

1. Euroscope

• All controllers must have the latest sector files installed with the latest "approved" version of Euroscope by VATSIM-Scandinavia.

2. Plugins

• vATIS must be updated before each use