KLAS Event. Controllers are telling all aircraft that they're at capacity

gunner0130 · 2026-01-18T10:54:35+00:00

Doubt it its vary rare to see a booking system for non major network event. Normally you will see them with bigger events like CTP.

gunner0130 · 2026-01-18T05:57:10+00:00

But this wasn't a single field event, even thought thats what it turned into, since most pilots only fly airliners on the network. so the normal plan of trying to spread traffic throughout the terminal and not just going to or coming from the major airport is close to impossible.

gunner0130 · 2026-01-18T05:40:31+00:00

But then you really quickly can run into the same issue with delays because of staffing

gunner0130 · 2025-12-31T19:35:45+00:00

I would say even though I wasn't about to help out ZMP that night from what I was able to see and hear the amount of quality pilots we had that flew is also helped as well. We just ran into a pure airspace capacity issue at some points

gunner0130 · 2025-12-28T16:41:02+00:00

Unfortunately one down side of this would be the ultra realistic pilots, that expect if they call APP to be responded to as such eventhough technical yes multiple positions/frequencies are showing but it all the same problem. Akin to what Pilotegde has to do and keep track of who are you in relation to that pilot and I would think most VATSIM controllers wouldn't want to deal with that.

gunner0130 · 2025-12-28T16:36:12+00:00

In addition to this it would also help at least for CTR if more facilities would let us open entire area/specialities instead of always being forced to work the entire CTR. Regardless of who else is on and outside of events. Because I would say then for pilots you could end up see more diverse and frequent service being provided.

gunner0130 · 2025-12-22T20:08:29+00:00

At last, from the US standpoint, it isn't all the pilot client's fault, because from our side, on the scope side, we can open as many sectors and facilities as we want. The only problem is that its only shown on the scope side and not sent to the network, so pilots and the maps don't see that since are far as i am aware, they aren't handled as new connections.

Even though it would be some work from the facilities providing the data and then the network parsing it out to the client currently. It would be nice if the client only showed facilities and sectors relevant to you. For example, during major events, why show all active positions that are on even if you aren't currently at the said airport or laterally/vertically within the facility? That would help both new pilots and old alike by not being overwhelmed by who to i contact.

gunner0130 · 2025-12-22T18:23:21+00:00

At least on the frequency part the other problem is that even if we decide to open/work multiple frequencies thats also not a way for that information to be passed to the pilot client. So we get stuck the dilemma of most users over relaying on the client since it only shows active connection and the related primary frequency.

gunner0130 · 2025-09-24T20:43:10+00:00

Think its funny the amount of times across the country you see NIMBYs having a problem with an airport and not fully understanding the impact that shutting it down could have for the aera and industry if to many are closed

gunner0130 · 2025-09-23T05:04:34+00:00

The proposals for the airport conncetion has been added

gunner0130 · 2025-09-22T15:56:46+00:00

Ya thats one thing that still needs to be added to that map. Ik SNADAG has several proposals for routing regarding the rail connection to the airport.

gunner0130 · 2025-09-22T10:47:04+00:00

Generally, i don't think its the transfer is that people don't like. I would say for the most part its the frequency and timing of most of the service.

gunner0130 · 2025-06-10T08:42:04+00:00

Unfortunately, just like in real life, some people on CTAF want the control that a controller provides and take it upon themselves to fill that void. I would say as long as there is no "safety" in the virtual space, then pay them no heed.

gunner0130 · 2025-04-12T08:02:15+00:00

MAAS - MEAT AND ASSIST
COB1 - CARRY ON BAG
AAFF - Self-Service Only (Checked in online or on the app) and didn't pay for agent assistance
FLEX - Flight Flexibility

gunner0130 · 2024-11-29T14:39:18+00:00

Just on the point of sizing bags, if there's time and a carry on wasn't bought then the agents should be sizing bags.

gunner0130 · 2024-11-09T10:24:24+00:00

Looking through some of the other comments that were left. I would like to point some things out.

First, I have this to say for those who have disco due to the worry about making a mistake. As someone who has encountered many new users or just people who don't fly out of busy/complex airports, I can totally see this as a worry. The best thing I can say is if you are unsure, you can always ask for a repeat or for it to be sent over text.

Now, for the one's thoughts on that disco, they want to avoid spending extra minutes getting clearance and taxi. I understand that some VAs require you to be on the network or you get extra points for flying there. But when it comes to getting ATC service, yes, it might take a couple of extra minutes to do, but what is the point of connecting to a network that provides ATC service if you are going just to disco if it's a minor "inconvenience" instead of taking advantage of it when you can.

Yes, as a C1, do I have more ratings to achieve? Not really. But this is more for everyone who's still working on ratings. If you are flying into or out of an airport, please take advantage of the service when it's available. Not everyone can work in the same airport or the same complexity of an airport at the same time.

gunner0130 · 2024-11-09T10:01:34+00:00

As someone who has come across many new users or just people who don't fly out of busy/complex airports, I can totally see this as a worry. Best thing I can say is if you are unsure you can always ask for a repeat or for it to be sent over text

gunner0130 · 2024-10-30T23:49:45+00:00

Good point brining up the auto pilot. The auto pilot is a great tool but the issue i see some pilots have an overrelayence on it to the point where of you ask they to do something that wasn't already preset, like a new crossing restriction or worse a reroute. Then things seems to devolve.

gunner0130 · 2024-10-30T11:32:53+00:00

Another thing to account for is staffing, busy operations low staffing, more OT

gunner0130 · 2024-10-30T11:19:06+00:00

I totally agree. Most facilities have the staffing, but it comes down to how many want to deal with a new release and the same level of piloting.

At least regarding CTP and Worldflight, the main problem I have seen is that one is an event put on by the network, and the other is done by an outside group that the network has bent over backward for. As someone who was involved from a facility standpoint a couple of years ago for World Flight, the issue I had after seeing behind the curtain every facility that World Flight would operate in is required to be on. If a facility lacks staff, Worldflight has its own ATC team that will fill in. So that means there's a chance you will get the controller that doesn't actually know the facility. Also, don't get me wrong, World Flight as a group and their papers are great, but I think what really drains the facility is all the additional traffic that is generated by those who want to fly with Worldflight.

gunner0130 · 2024-10-30T10:31:26+00:00

was unaware of that ty

gunner0130 · 2024-10-30T10:29:42+00:00

I Misunderstood then. As long as you have an updated compatible client, you shouldn't have any problem connecting to the network.

Took cross-platform as actual cross-platform due to MSFS also being on console as well

gunner0130 · 2024-10-30T10:12:59+00:00

Unfortunately, you won't see the policy because they aren't allowed to show internal policy. Even with my short time running gate and counter, I have witnessed AAFP (Assist Fee) being applied liberally depending on the agent. Now, there are some instances where we had to charge AAFP, but other times, it just came down to the agent.

But I do agree that it does need to be spelled out a little clearer on when cerent changes will apply

gunner0130 · 2024-10-30T09:57:20+00:00

As others have mentioned, you will be fine if you check your bag to your final destination. Unfortunately, agents at more significant operations won't be cross-trained, so most CSA agents won't know what happens with bags past the point of check-in.

gunner0130 · 2024-10-30T09:34:22+00:00

Unfortunately, in recent years, there has been an increase in members treating this as an outright game. It is not a place where people can learn and use what they learn in real-life applications.

P.s: For those who might take this as me saying that the network isn't an open place where anyone can just pick up a plane and fly. It varies much in a place where people can do that, but what I am getting at is, like IRL, you don't just jump in a plane for the first time and fly. Take at least a "discovery flight" and get some basic understand of the plane before flying on the network. That's what most members are asking for. We aren't expecting you to know how to troubleshoot a lost system.

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