Rules for "Vectors to Copenhagen"

Below are rules and guidelines for Vectors to Copenhagen. These must be adhered to and followed by every member to ensure a smooth event.

Booking

This means if somebody has booked two positions (one early and one late) you shall NOT book the same two positions in reverse order
- This is because it would leave a gap inbetween changes

Controllers may 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
Controllers shall aim not to book a position they have had on the same shift the last two weeks, unless no other is available or for operational reasons.

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 you are not completely sure, book a less critical position (A_TWR, A_GND,W_APP,F_APP are critical)
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.
- EXAMPLE: D_TWR, A_TWR and non-essential C_TWR is booked. A_TWR cancel their booking. Give the two other booked controllers a chance to staff this position, and take their secondary position.
- If in doubt? Write on the VTC thread to sort it out.
Be ready to control at the time you have booked. Be 10 minutes early, not 5 minutes late. Inform others if you will be delayed

EKCH_O_APP, EKCH_F_APP, EKDK_A_CTR, EKCH_C_TWR, EKBI and EKYT are "all event" bookable positions
Any EKCH rated controller shall not occupy the regionals until all essential positions in EKCH are filled.
Any controller who wish to begin each of these positions earlier, are free to do so, and shall write their intention in the chat.
Any position not in any list of bookable positions, which a controller would like to sit on shall be advised via the chat. This shall only be done if all essential positions has been staffed.

Be properly familiar with the LAI for your position.
Ensure you are not only qualified but also capable for the position you control
- EXAMPLE: If you are fresh checked out followed by 3 months of inactivity, EKCH_F_APP on late will not be for you. use common sense
Show up in time to be briefed before your controlling time start (If on LATE or ALL positions only)

If your position closes after you switch, consider switching early (10 min before) to have everybody changed at 20.30
If you sit at a less busy position be the one who take initiative to begin the changing 5 minutes before (20.25). It is a chain reaction and it must be started somewhere. Identify if you are in the best position to be that person.
relieving a controller should be done with the callsign XXXX_X1_XXX. Do not take priority over the frequency until relieved controller is ready

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

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
ACC positions must
- Clear the holding, or agree with another controller to take over.
- Divert and re-clear as directed.
- Mark last airplane which will be released from the sector by writing in the TAG
APP and GND positions must
- Coordinate with all adjacent positions.
- Try to find a controller to take over if traffic load is high

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