To Coast's valid point, msFlights.net ATC is very much a variable -- not a constant -- both in its availability and quality. I would vote Yes in a perfect world or even one wherein perfection was sought through strict regulation. I voted no, however, considering the reality of the environment in which we operate.
Also, in agreement with Storm's point of reciprocation, the onus is equally on the controller to seek enjoyment in operating within the reality of an open online virtual aviation simulation platform.
I fear (feel) that some endorsed/badged controllers are not fully aware of this responsibility and I am making every effort to coach and correct where applicable.
Last night, I flew incognito into a controlled airport just to observe the reaction of the controller and other participants. I used every resource available to me without directly contacting ATC or filing a flight plan, and I landed without incident, keeping greater than 10 miles distance to all traffic at any point in my lengthy approach. I then taxied back and departed without ever being on the same taxiway as anyone else. The controller acted mostly the way I would have hoped and expected; he called my tail number twice and in-game name once (in his TS channel), and made no apparent attempt to get me kicked. The only other thing he could (and perhaps should) have done was attempt to communicate via in-game text chat. Granted, I probably wouldn't have seen it if it weren't for the fact that I was looking for it.
If I flew like an exemplary VA pilot and he controlled like an exemplary controller, we're all good.
Also, in agreement with Storm's point of reciprocation, the onus is equally on the controller to seek enjoyment in operating within the reality of an open online virtual aviation simulation platform.
I fear (feel) that some endorsed/badged controllers are not fully aware of this responsibility and I am making every effort to coach and correct where applicable.
Last night, I flew incognito into a controlled airport just to observe the reaction of the controller and other participants. I used every resource available to me without directly contacting ATC or filing a flight plan, and I landed without incident, keeping greater than 10 miles distance to all traffic at any point in my lengthy approach. I then taxied back and departed without ever being on the same taxiway as anyone else. The controller acted mostly the way I would have hoped and expected; he called my tail number twice and in-game name once (in his TS channel), and made no apparent attempt to get me kicked. The only other thing he could (and perhaps should) have done was attempt to communicate via in-game text chat. Granted, I probably wouldn't have seen it if it weren't for the fact that I was looking for it.
If I flew like an exemplary VA pilot and he controlled like an exemplary controller, we're all good.
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