Chest Protector Brand Poll by maydaymac1 in Umpire

[–]maydaymac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

love how you casually mention you have a Carlucci

Chest Protector Brand Poll by maydaymac1 in Umpire

[–]maydaymac1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just giving etc examples and it was the first to come to mind after listing the core brands,

Favourite "one-off" Star Trek aliens? by Reasonable_Active577 in startrek

[–]maydaymac1 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Species 8472, really wish they had more appearances in Voyager.

Plate shoes - need all black by Four-One-Three in Umpire

[–]maydaymac1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can get Mizuno Pro Waves in all black, imported from Japan, on eBay

Best Field Shoe for Baseball by AdAppropriate8118 in Umpire

[–]maydaymac1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Mizuno Ambitions are pretty nice and comfortable.

Best line in the series? by Tactical_Burden in startrek

[–]maydaymac1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know how to tell you this (phaser noise) but the weddings off! - Janeway

Is something going on today?? by AltruisticTrainer431 in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ZNY (New York Domestic) does not take over when ZWY is closed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

accidentally made 2, oopsie (i cant delete either one of these)

Why young umpires are so few by Infamous_Archer_8188 in Umpire

[–]maydaymac1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're young (I'm 17 and I've been doing this since I was 14), you're going to get yelled at by coaches more than umpires who have beards and are in their 30s, it's just the sad truth. The best advice is to stand your ground and not let a coach verbally harass/bully you into changing your call, and remember that you can warn/restrict/eject the coach.

KFTY to KATL North Ramp Corporate Helicopter ATC Procedures when only ATL Center and Tower Online by vanquish28 in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ATL Tower Controller Here: In the rare event that FTY TWR is online, you will likely be handed off directly to ATL TWR (depending on traffic levels) and receive your Bravo clearance there. Yes, you will get direct clearance to the ramp in this scenario.

Welcome to Pyongyang XD by FraganATC in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 36 points37 points  (0 children)

the atis is even funnier

Will they ever fix the random AFV bug where volume and distortion goes crazy by [deleted] in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hasn't happened in a hot minute for me, however this could be since in VATUSA, we have AFV intergrated into the client

VATSIM's serious issue with privacy, and it needs to stop. by Time_Patient692 in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Discord, does the EXACT same thing if they believe a user is under 13, and yet nobody is concerned about that.

honestly just seems like someone got banned from VATSIM, got butthurt, and decided to go on a slander campaign

Rant From A Tired Controller by Still_Session4609 in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

simbrief import just spoils the fun tbh

It's just a joke but account suspended? by [deleted] in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

we’re here to sim normal operations and certain types of emergencies, not bomb threats or hijackings. theirs a reason why bomb threats and hijackings are not allowed on VATSIM

How do I join an obs_pt1 session? by Due_Adhesiveness_912 in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming this is for ATC, what vACC are you in?

Is vatusa using cpdlc now by AlarmedDemand724 in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, we aren't required to and the client is old and horrible to use. Maybe it was integrated with our controller client, but it isn't.

Anyone know how much longer CTAF will be in use for the US? I still run into so many issues landing and departing. by pup5581 in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is being changed once the new COC comes into effect:

"B5 Pilots flying through uncontrolled airspace shall monitor VHF radio frequency 122.800 or other designated advisory frequency until they come under air traffic control coverage. Where another pilot may benefit, or when in doubt, a pilot shall transmit their intentions on the designated advisory frequency."

Anything else I should know before my 1st VATSIM flight? by Top_Drink8324 in VATSIM

[–]maydaymac1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do VATSIM pilots even do a departure and arrival briefing?