Rules for "Direct to Regionals"

Booking

1. Do not book similar positions every week

• Controllers should avoid booking the same position two weeks in a row, unless no other positions are available or they are directed to do so 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 (Tuesday evening), please write in the Direct to Regionals staffing thread to make others aware, so they may rebook.
• If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the event, you must take the necessary steps to ensure your position is covered. Contact people directly, or suggest adjustments to the roster.
• While force majeure can occur, you must be confident that you can attend when you book a position.
• If a position becomes available, show consideration for those already booked and be respectful toward controllers who booked before you.
• Be ready to control at your scheduled time. Be 5 minutes early, not 5 minutes late. Inform others if you will be delayed.

3. Non-event positions

• As a rule of thumb, all positions officially related to the event (as presented in the Direct to Regionals thread) have priority and must be booked before opening any other positions.
• EKCH_TWR (in all forms), EKCH_GND (in all forms) and EKCH_DEL may not be staffed during the Direct to Regionals event.
  • Exceptions may be made for TWR and / or GND staffing in cases of EKCH_APP overload. Any such request must originate from EKCH_APP and should only be used when absolutely necessary.

4. S1 controllers

• S1 controllers may book any position during Direct to Regionals unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• S1 controllers must ensure they are properly prepared and possess the necessary skillset to control efficiently before booking for the event.
• S1 controller staffing is a privilege and will be revoked if we observe repeated failure to adhere to these guidelines.

Controlling

1. Rules and Procedures

• Be properly familiar with the LAI for your position.
• Ensure that you are not only qualified but also capable of controlling the position you book.
• Show up on time so you can be briefed before your controlling period begins.

2. Training during Direct to Regionals

• Training is generally permitted. For details, see Guidelines for Training During Events.

Time of Closure

1. Booking Time

• The ending time of a booking must be respected unless it is clearly evident that the position is no longer required given the current traffic situation.

2. 15-Minute Buffer Period

• All controllers must be able to remain online for a minimum of 15 minutes after their booking expires.
• This period must be used to safely hand off or redirect any remaining traffic within the airspace.

Software

1. Euroscope

• All controllers must have the latest sector files installed and must use the latest approved version of EuroScope as designated by VATSIM-Scandinavia.

2. Plugins

• vATIS must be updated before each use.