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Departures (9)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW28F KLAX EGLL Enroute 1023
SIA7449 KLAX YSSY Enroute 1456
ITY621 KLAX LIRF Enroute 1232
CPA883 KLAX VHHH Enroute 1602
UAE37V KLAX OMDB Enroute 1415
QFA12 KLAX YSSY Enroute 1314
DAL915 KLAX KJFK Enroute 1104
VIR8 KLAX EGLL Enroute 1600
AAL1432 KLAX KSFO Enroute 1600

Arrivals (7)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
QTR52X OTHH KLAX Enroute 2227
SAS146 ESSA KLAX Enroute 2150
BAW7D EGLL KLAX Enroute 0240
CFG80I EDDF KLAX Enroute 2321
ITY620 LIRF KLAX Departing
ANZ6 NZAA KLAX Enroute 1712
DLH452 EDDM KLAX Departing

Los Angeles (SoCal) 16

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
NKS303 KSAN KDTW Arriving
ACA1092 KSAN CYYZ Enroute 2214
SWA1970 KSAN KBNA Enroute 1600

San Diego (SoCal) 3

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
NAL605 KSEA KSNA Enroute 1112

Coast (SoCal) 1

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
KLM686 KLAS EHAM Enroute 1619
ROU1704 KLAS CYYZ Enroute 1422

Arrivals (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SCX1931 KBZN KLAS Enroute 2050
KLM635 EHAM KLAS Enroute 2015
UAL777 KORD KLAS Departing

Las Vegas 5
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 25
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 5
  • Controller Schedule

    July 8th, 2025

    Lindbergh Tower
    William Collister

    Session with NS

    0900 - 1030 PDT / 1600 - 1730 Zulu

    Socal Approach (West)
    Akari King-Wright

    Session with NS

    1230 - 1400 PDT / 1930 - 2100 Zulu

    Socal Approach (Combined)
    Arjun Shah

    OTS with TY

    1630 - 1800 PDT / 2330 - 0100 Zulu

    Lindbergh Tower
    Colton Stubbs

    Session with CH

    1800 - 1930 PDT / 0100 - 0230 Zulu

    A Guide to Preparing for Sessions at vZLA

    ZLA’s training progression requires strong commitment from controllers. But how can students exercise such commitment? This article details several ways that student controllers can effectively prepare for training sessions.

     

    1. Finding Your Method

    The most important tip of all is to find what works for you. Draw from other life experiences to figure out how you can make the most out of this hobby. This also means, while others can provide as many tips as possible, the final responsibility is on you to know how best you learn and to have the proper mindset when working through the world of virtual ATC.

    2. Making Materials

    A great way to internalize information is to use creative study tools such as flash cards, cheat sheets, or games designed to help you learn the information. However, the full potential of these materials is unlocked by making the material yourself. This way, you are able to cater to your method of learning (as discussed in tip 1), while also gaining additional information retention by being the one to record the information.

    3. Active Observing

    One way to learn how to effectively control a position is to watch experienced controllers control. The most important questions to ask is, “Why is this person doing that?” With this question, you are able to internalize SOP or controlling technique. See if you can find an SOP reason, or 7110.65 regulation, that would explain the controller’s actions, or connect later events as a consequence to the controller’s actions. If you can’t figure out why a controller did something -- ask! Either use private chat within VRC or reach out to them in Discord. Just don’t be offended if they’re busy and have to circle back to you later.

    4. Asking Questions

    Asking questions is an important part of effective learning to either reinforce your own understanding or to get multiple opinions on something you may not be sure about. Be sure, however, to incorporate your own research to have concrete references for your knowledge. Your knowledge should not be entirely composed of “x told me this, y told me that”; rather, it should be a culmination of various resources.

    5. Continued Practice

    Preparing to work a new position does not mean to dedicate your entire time on the VATSIM network to it. Not only will it likely get boring quickly, resulting in burnout, but it is also damaging to your performance because your foundational skills begin to atrophy. As you prepare and wait for your next training session, continue to practice the skills of the previous rating as to not lose them. If possible (especially when transitioning from a minor position to a major position), practice the concepts of the next rating so that you are better prepared. And above all, keep it fun! Remember that in the end, flight simulation is a hobby; you should enjoy it.

     

    We hope this article has been helpful in your journey at vZLA!