MISSION: Our mission is to provide a learning environment for virtual controllers who want to improve their abilities to man different controller positions using a radar client software on the VATSIM network.
VALUES: We value friendship, respect, quality and knowledge.
Welcome to our newest Student Controllers:
Congratulations to our latest NTU Graduates! Join VATCAN and be part of this wonderful learning environment!
I am pleased to announce that the Vancouver and Winnipeg FIRs have agreed to allow CYXS Prince George and CYQR Regina to be classified as training airports and have agreed to allow NTU S2 students to work the tower solo while awaiting Tower Orientation at their new FIRS. Any others??
Gage Reisinger - Patrice Deschenes - Jonathan Daoust - Mark Zepik - Kaleb Daly
Brett Zubot new FIR CZEG (Thanks to Instructor/Mentor - Richard Butler)
David Fryer new FIR CZEG (Thanks to Instructor/Mentor - Tim Murphy)
Joe Cote new FIR CZYZ (Thanks to Instructor/Mentor - Gary Feddema)
Philip Kwiatkowski new FIR CZUL (Thanks to Instructor/Mentor - Gary Feddema)
Matthew Lockhart new FIR CZYZ (Thanks to Instructor/Mentor - Matthew Cianfarani)
Alan Taylor - Director, VATCAN
Westjet Virtual would like to welcome all pilots to join us for the Abbostford International Airshow Fly-in. The date will be on Thursday August,12 2010 from 2300z to 0500z.(for those living in the Fraser Valley of BC wishing to attend this years airshow, the dates are Aug. 13,14,15 2010).
All commercial, private and military airplane and helicopters will be allowed to fly for this event. (NOTE: if you are flying a military jet, PLEASE be sure to follow the Vatsim Rules. IE: NO going mach 3 at 50 feet, etc.!!) You can fly out of the airport of your choosing. Your Arrival Airport MUST be CYXX.
We look forward to seeing many of you pilots that night. Lets fill the skies over Vancouver/Abbotsford for ATC. A fun night to be had by all.
Thank you,
Brian Trudel - WJA1005
Events Coordinator
http://www.westjetvirtual.net
Events@vatcan.org
Colin Bennett, Director of Training
CZVR ranked FIRST in the VATSIM Iron Mic this past week and was joined in the top 20 by 3 other FIRs. Congratulations to Vancouver, Toronto (6th), Winnipeg (17th) and Montreal (18th.)
Well done to all VATCAN controllers who participated.
Alan Taylor - VATCAN1
I am pleased to announce that the Toronto FIR have agreed to allow CYXU London to be classified as a training airport and have agreed to allow NTU S2 students to work the tower solo while awaiting Tower Orientation at their new FIRS.
Colin Bennett, Director of Training
When you enter the simulator you will lose 50% of your IQ. Your Instructor will give it back to you piece by piece.
Colin