Evan Reiter

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We made the decision not to include it in the package because it's not a realistic/real-world airplane. Although I know several people choose to fly it on VATSIM, the general model for FLAI has been to include only real-world callsigns, aircraft, liveries, etc. For example, the team regularly removes airlines that are no longer in operation. I also believe they had trouble finding a low poly Concorde model that could have been used as part of the package. Generally, if we are going to add a model to FLAi, it can't be one that you would fly in the sim; it needs to be a low poly model to avoid negatively impacting frames.

He'd better watch it, or he'll find out not all Canadians are as nice as we're cracked up to be. Oops, sorry, did I say that out loud? Welcome MF!

Nice!

We generally don't staff KBOS unless it's advertised as part of the event. Because so many network pilots fly jetliners, it's hard to attract enough traffic at airports like PVD, MHT, and BDL when there is also top-down coverage at KBOS. Of course, as Alfonso says, there will typically be enough coverage available at KBOS, from either Center or Boston Approach, so you can complete PRP flights requiring Class B clearances. Where possible, we always recommend doing PRP flights in and around the controlled airports, even if they deviate from the original scripts. Of course, there's no other place to do the KBOS VFR helicopter procedures. But PRP VFR 5 would certainly be possible (we would probably accept something like PVD to MHT, with a stop at an uncontrolled along the way). And, many of the PRP IFR flights, including IFR 1-4, could easily be adapted for this airspace.

Boston Virtual ARTCC is proud to announce the return of Ground School: focused, 1-hour training seminars designed to offer discussion around common virtual aviation topics. The sessions, which will take place in the Member TeamSpeak and Google Meet, are open to all BVA members, with a specific focus on welcoming pilot and newer members into the community. The broader VATSIM pilot community will also be invited to join. Ground School topics include VFR Procedures, Weather, RNAV, Radio Communications, Holds, and much more! The sessions will be hosted by real-world flight instructors and BVA controllers Alec Liberman and Krikor Hajian. Sessions will continue weekly on Mondays per the schedule below. Recordings of each session are available on BVA's YouTube. Please join our Member TeamSpeak at 8:30pm ET for Ground School. You can find server connection information and a detailed connection guide on our website. Once in TeamSpeak, you'll be able to access and participate in the seminar by clicking on a Google Meet link. 2020 Ground School Topics and Dates Schedule Subject to Change Radio Communications - Wednesday, July 15, 8:30pm ET (view recording) Weather - Wednesday, July 22, 8:30pm ET (view recording) VFR Procedures - Wednesday, July 29, 8:30pm ET (view recording) IFR Clearances - Monday, August 10, 8:30pm ET (view recording) Oceanic Procedures - Monday, August 17, 8:30pm ET (view recording) Holds - Monday, August 24, 8:30pm ET (view seminar) Instrument Approach Procedures (Part 1 of 2) - Monday, August 31, 8:30pm ET (view recording) Instrument Approach Procedure (Part 2 of 2) - Monday, September 7, 8:30pm ET (view recording) RNAV Procedures - Monday, September 14, 8:30pm ET (view recording) VATUSA Invitation VATSIM Invitation

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Nice job MK! Don't let Jay's backhanded compliments bother you. We've all gotten used to them. After a while you start to like it.

Nice job Jackson! Welcome aboard.

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Well done!

Wow...that's got to be pretty close to a record for getting CTR training done quickly. Well done! Enjoy.

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! It was nice for me on the ATC side to see a lineup of airplanes inbound to PWM. I don't think I've ever had to give speed restrictions and in-trail vectors on the SCOGS arrival before!

Nice work! Wonder how you've been practicing...

Well done!

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Cape Air uses abbreviated departure clearances as well as VFR arrival clearances at KBOS. These clearances are used to simplify transmissions and reduce frequency congestion. Pilots operating using the Cape Air (KAP) callsign, including Cape Air Virtual pilots, may use any of the attached abbreviated clearances. These clearances are optional; pilots must initiate the use of a coded route in order to receive a coded clearance from ATC. Cape Air routes will only be issued to pilots operating under a Cape Air (KAP) callsign. This is Version E, updated on May 5, 2024. Cape Air Coded Routes.pdf

Thanks for the hard work and effort you've put into so many facets of the community! Although we might be losing you from the A-Team, I hope you'll continue to contribute the unique ideas that have helped continue the drive for excellence.

Welcome back DL! Good to see you behind the scopes again.

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