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| keathedog | Jan 31 2009, 02:28 AM Post #1 |
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LEVELS OF ATC The real joy of flying online is having real people, who love this hobby, find enjoyment in simulating air traffic control. These controllers have a very similar view of you and your flightplan as real world controllers have. Their job is to safely get you from departure to arrival in as realistic way as possible on a global flight simulator network. Just remember these people do not get paid, they do it because it is fun. So always remember to be respectful and take time to thank them and let them know how great a job they are doing. Controllers are not there to be your navigator, flight simulator instructor or flight planner. Delivery – DEL Clearance Delivery or (“DEL”) is the first controller in the chain. This controller is responsible for reviewing your flightplan and giving you your initial clearance. The route or altitude you have requested in your flightplan may or may not be available and you are expected to fly according to the route and altitude given to you by the Clearance Delivery controller. Once they have read a clearance to you, you are expected to repeat it back to them (read back) for confirmation. Once you have done so and accepted the clearance you can think of it as having signed a contract with the controllers to fly as directed. If you don’t understand it, ask. Don’t try to fake it. The controllers will be expecting you to follow this route. Delays to others and other problems can result if you deviate without clearance to do so. If there is no specific “DEL” controller online the next higher position available (GND, TWR, DEP, APP or CTR) assumes this function. Note: The absence of some control positions may not be simply because nobody’s on line, but because in the real world those positions do not exist at that facility. You may also find multiple control levels in some locations, an East and West Approach controller for instance. Ground – GND The Ground Controller’s (GND) job is to separate, sequence and facilitate the ground movements of all aircraft that are within the movement area of the airport. This area usually includes all taxiways and runways but not necessarily the ramp or gate areas. If there is no specific “GND” controller online the next higher position available (TWR, DEP, APP or CTR) assumes this function. Tower – TWR The Tower Controller’s (TWR) job is to manage, sequence and separate traffic on the active runways of the airport. This includes clearance for take-off and landing. If there is no specific “TWR” controller online the next higher position available (DEP, APP or CTR) assumes this function. Departure/Approach – DEP/APP Departure and Approach Controllers control the airspace around major airports. Although the exact dimensions of their airspace can vary from place to place it is generally within a 30-40 mile radius of the airport extending to approximately 10,000ft AGL. They provide all radar services to all aircraft within this airspace separating them and usually providing arrivals with vectors to final approach. Often, the Approach Controller (APP) also acts as the Departure Controller (DEP). If there is no specific “DEP” or “APP” controller online the Center position (CTR) assumes this function. Center – CTR The Center Controller provides all control services to the entire airspace allotted to the “AirRouteTrafficControlCenter” or “FlightInformationRegion”. This includes separation services and usually approach vectors to smaller airports that do not have local Approach Controllers. Generally the Center Controller assumes some or all of the responsibilities of “lower” positions that are not currently staffed. |
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