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Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
PTI737 KLAX NZAA Enroute 1731
THY10 KLAX LTFM Enroute 0257
UAL320 KLAX KPIT Enroute 1650
AIE702 KLAX PHOG Enroute 0009
AAL2078 KLAX KDFW Enroute 1657
DAL494 KLAX KDTW Enroute 1838
DAL2980 KLAX KSEA Enroute 0459
CLX7756 KLAX ELLX Enroute 0201
PAL103 KLAX RPLL Enroute 0523
DAL2975 KLAX KPDX Enroute 0320
QTR99Y KLAX OTHH Enroute 2245
DAL2134 KLAX KLAS Enroute 0440
AAL136 KLAX EGLL Enroute 1600
KLM602 KLAX EHAM Enroute 1220
FLE4197 KLAX CYYJ Enroute 1600

Arrivals (19)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DAL40 YSSY KLAX Enroute 2332
DAL42 YSSY KLAX Enroute 2345
DLH453 EDDF KLAX Enroute 0404
BAW283 EGLL KLAX Enroute 0306
KAL011 RKSI KLAX Enroute 0244
CSN477 PANC KLAX Enroute 0036
UAL447 EGLL KLAX Enroute 0519
SAS931 EKCH KLAX Enroute 1833
DAL883 KDTW KLAX Enroute 0220
SIA12 RJAA KLAX Enroute 0438
SHYAM KBUR KAVX Enroute 1600
VTHOT KBUR KAVX Enroute 1600
ASA1550 KSTS KLAX Enroute 1600
DAL1628 KSEA KLAX Enroute 2004
DAL456 KJFK KLAX Departing
N64264 KBUR KAVX Enroute 1600
N64181 KBUR KAVX Enroute 1600
VIR23X EGLL KLAX Departing
DAL8619 KDTW KLAX Departing

Los Angeles (SoCal) 34

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CAL023 KONT RCTP Enroute 2012
FDX455 KONT KMEM Enroute 2031
FDX1171 KONT KMEM Enroute 1928
DAL24W KONT KMEM Enroute 2157
FDX120 KONT KMEM Enroute 0601

Empire (SoCal) 5

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DAL729 KSAN KATL Enroute 1729
ASA712 KSAN MMPR Enroute 2211
DAL1177 KSAN KSLC Enroute 0238
AAL625 KSAN KPHX Enroute 0833

Arrivals (2)

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BAW82P EGLL KSAN Enroute 0813
N316PR KLAS KSAN Enroute 2204

San Diego (SoCal) 6

Departures (1)

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AAY1591 KSNA KBOI Enroute 0347

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ASA669 KSEA KSNA Enroute 0225
USA265 KDEN KSNA Enroute 0216
SWA26H KPVU KSNA Enroute 0510

Coast (SoCal) 4

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Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N5817F KBUR KSNS Enroute 0906
DAL1128 KBUR KJFK Enroute 2101
SHYAM KBUR KAVX Enroute 1600
VTHOT KBUR KAVX Enroute 1600
N64264 KBUR KAVX Enroute 1600
N64181 KBUR KAVX Enroute 1600

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UAL1164 KSFO KBUR Enroute 0634
ASA121 KPDX KBUR Enroute 0337

Burbank (SoCal) 8

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
UAL3833 KLAS KSFO Enroute 0535
SWA575 KLAS KSLC Enroute 0345
N316PR KLAS KSAN Enroute 2204

Arrivals (4)

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BAW2MW EGLL KLAS Enroute 0504
UAL636 KIAD KLAS Departing
DAL2134 KLAX KLAS Enroute 0440
SWA1491 PHNL KLAS Enroute 1600

Las Vegas 7
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    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!