# Rules for "Direct to Regionals"

## Booking

#### <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Do </span><u>**not**</u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> book similar positions every week</span>

- 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

- <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you cancel your booking less than </span>**48 hours**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> before the event (Tuesday evening), please write in the Direct to Regionals staffing thread to make others aware, so they may rebook.</span>
- <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you cancel your booking less than </span>**24 hours**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> before the event, you must take the necessary steps to ensure your position is covered. Contact people directly, or suggest adjustments to the roster.</span>
- <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">While </span>**force majeure**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> can occur, you must be confident that you can attend when you book a position.</span>
- If a position becomes available, show consideration for those already booked and be respectful toward controllers who booked before you.
- <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be ready to control at your scheduled time. Be </span>**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.
    - <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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. </span>

#### 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.
- <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ensure that you are not only </span>**qualified** <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">but also </span>**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

- <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Training is generally permitted. For details, see </span>[**Guidelines for Training During Events**](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/training-department/page/guidelines-for-training-during-events)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span>

## 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.