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  • How to take the ATC evaluation (Updated Dec 2015)

    ATC Operator Test
    As we are working on some ATC Control software and a server that will allow all simulators to fly together we are purely evaluating performance in channels.
    Full details and tutorials of the new system will be posted when its fully tested.
    In the meantime here is a list of what we expect from our badged controllers.

    The student shall demonstrate the following:

    -Start controlling an airspace.
    -Find a specific Aircraft by callsign/tail number designated by the instructor
    -Assume control of that aircraft and Flight plan.
    -Read to the instructor the flight plan and display knowledge of each section including:
    1. -Departure airport
    2. -Destination airport
    3. -Requested altitude
    4. -Remarks (if any)


    -Modify that flight plan as instructed by your instructor.




    Reading and Translating a METAR

    The Student shall be able to decode a METAR, which includes all of the following:
    -Time
    -Wind
    -Visibility
    -Sky Conditions
    -Temperature / Dew Point
    -Altimeter

    Providing Taxi Instructions:

    Instructor shall select an airport requiring no less than 3 taxiways and one inactive runway intersection to reach the active runway. The student shall commence control at that airport and be able to do the following:
    -Instructor shall ask the student to describe the runway layout at the designated airport.
    -Student shows an understanding of the runway layout, indicating that he/she knows how to obtain that information when necessary.
    Instructor shall place his/her aircraft at a gate or ramp at that airport and request taxi instructions “to the active.” Student shall then:
    1. -Provide the active runway number based on winds or when winds calm, the longest runway (either direction).
    2. -Provide full taxi instructions to the first hold short intersection
    3. -Provide hold short instructions
    4. -Provide crossing instruction
    5. -Provide full taxi instruction to the active runway
    6. -Advise instructor to contact tower upon reaching the runway or monitor tower when clear of potential conflict


    Understand the traffic pattern and instruct aircraft entering, within, and departing from the pattern
    Instructor shall enter in-game at a simple airport of the instructor’s choosing with a GPS-equipped pattern-friendly aircraft and student shall activate control at that airport. Instructor shall taxi for takeoff and hold short of the active runway. Student shall:
    -Provide takeoff clearance with wind report
    -Provide pattern instructions
    -Student may request reporting points in the pattern, but it is not required.
    -Provide clearance for the option or clearance for touch and go at an appropriate point
    Instructor shall request a departure to any direction other than straight out. Student shall:
    -Approve departure to the X using an appropriate pattern leg
    Instructor shall depart the airspace, then maneuver parallel to and just outside the tower’s airspace. Student shall:
    -Approve frequency change
    Instructor shall state unfamiliar with the area and request vector to return to the airport. Student shall:
    -Provide airport clock position and distance relative to the pilot
    -Provide pattern entry instruction appropriate for the aircraft’s current position

    Identify performance differences between aircraft types:
    -Demonstrate an understanding of various aircraft performance characteristics
    -Provide instructions to maintain safe separation throughout repeated patterns
    -Accurately and appropriately point out traffic in the pattern to other aircraft.
    Accurately Judging Headings on a 360-Degree Compass
    -Vector the aircraft towards the designated waypoint from its current position
    -Make heading corrections if necessary to guide the aircraft to within 1nm of the waypoint
    -Assign turn instructions using proper phraseology
    -Assign altitudes using proper phraseology
    After the final waypoint, the pilot shall request vectors to the ILS approach.

    Communication Skills
    Throughout the above procedures, the student:
    -Spoke English clearly and understandably
    -Properly stated callsigns and tail numbers
    -Understood and speak the phonetic alphabet fluently

    Knowledge and Miscellaneous
    Instructor shall use his or her best judgement to ask questions regarding the below topics and judge the student’s competency in each one if not covered in the above scenarios. Student shall demonstrate knowledge of or competency in:

    -Successfully maintaining separation throughout the above procedures.
    -Maximum airspeed under 10,000 (250 kias +/- 10)
    -Minimum assignable airspeeds (Jets: 210 beyond 20nm, 170 inside 20nm; Props: 150)
    -Minimum Lateral separation (5nm Center, 3nm Approach, Visual, Runway Separation)
    -Methods of separation
    -Speed (Faster in Front)
    -Altitude (1000’ vertical)
    -Right-for-direction altitudes (NE odd SW even)
    -Phraseology as noted in the above examples, plus the following if not yet used:
    -Maintain slowest practical speed
    -Maintain maximum forward airspeed
    -Climb and maintain xxx
    -Turn left, heading xxx
    -Cleared to land
    -Cleared for takeoff
    -Line up and wait

    This concludes the ATC Operator test. A student will pass the test with a score of roughly 90% on occasions a student will be given a mentor program if they are shown to be competent but need a few pointers. A retake will be at the convenience and decision of the test giver.
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