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Rules for "Direct to Regionals"

Table of Contents

  1. Booking
  2. Controlling
  3. Time of Closure
  4. Software

1. Booking

1.1. DoRepeated notBookings

book

1.1.1. Controllers should avoid booking the same or similar positions every weekweek.

  • 1.1.2. Controllers should avoidnot bookingbook the same position two weeks in a row,row unless no other suitable positions are availableavailable, or they areunless directed to do so by a staff member for operational reasons.

1.2. Booking Etiquette

1.2.1. Booking etiquette must be strictly observedobserved.

  • 1.2.2. Controllers must be confident that they can attend before booking a position. While force majeure can occur, bookings should be made with a clear expectation of attendance.

    1.2.3. If you cancel youra booking is cancelled less than 48 hours before the eventevent, (Tuesday evening),evening, pleasethe controller should write in the Direct to Regionals staffing thread to make others aware, soallowing theythe mayposition rebook.

  • to be rebooked.

    1.2.4. If you cancel youra booking is cancelled less than 24 hours before the event, youthe controller must take the necessary steps to ensure yourthat the position is covered. ContactThis may include contacting people directly,directly or suggestsuggesting adjustments to the roster.

  • While

    force

    1.2.5. majeure can occur, you must be confident that you can attend when you book a position.

  • If a position becomes available, controllers should show consideration for those already booked and be respectful toward controllers who booked before you.
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    1.2.6. Controllers must be ready to control at yourtheir scheduled time. BeControllers 5should be five minutes early,early, not 5five minutes late.late, Informand must inform others if youthey willexpect to be delayed.

1.3. Event and Non-eventEvent positionsPositions

  • 1.3.1. As a rule of thumb, all positions officially related to the eventevent, (as presented in the Direct to Regionals thread)thread, have priority and must be booked before opening any other positions.

  • EKCH_TWRpositions (are opened.

    1.3.2. EKCH_TWR, in all forms),forms, EKCH_GNDEKCH_GND, (in all forms)forms, and EKCH_DEL may not be staffed during the Direct to RegionalsRegionals.

    event.

    • 1.3.2.1. 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. 

1.4. S1 controllersControllers

  • 1.4.1. S1 controllers may book any position during Direct to Regionals unless explicitly stated otherwise.

  • 1.4.2. S1 controllers must ensure that they are properly prepared and possess the necessary skillset to control efficiently before booking for the event.

  • 1.4.3. S1 controller staffing is a privilege and willmay be revoked if we observe repeated failure to adhere to these guidelines.

guidelines is observed.

2. Controlling

2.1. Rules and Procedures

  • Be

    2.1.1. Controllers must be properly familiar with the LAI for yourtheir position.

  • Ensure

    2.1.2. Controllers must ensure that youthey are not only qualifiedqualified, but also capable of controlling the position youthey book.

  • Show

    2.1.3. Controllers must show up on time so youthey can be briefed before yourtheir controlling period begins.

2.2. Training during Direct to Regionals

3. Time of Closure

3.1. Booking Time

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

3.2. 15-Minute Buffer Period

  • 3.2.1. All controllers must be able to remain online for a minimum of 15 minutes after their booking expires.

  • 3.2.2. This period must be used to safely hand off or redirect any remaining traffic within the airspace.

4. Software

4.1. EuroscopeEuroScope

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

4.2. Plugins

  • 4.2.1. vATIS must be updated before each use.


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