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Departures (6)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AAL817 KLAX YSSY Enroute 0358
AAL238 KLAX KJFK Enroute 1901
DAL455 KLAX KJFK Enroute 1952
N191UA KLAX KRIV Enroute 1025
AAL248 KLAX KSAN Enroute 1600
AAL1187 KLAX KSEA Enroute 0602

Arrivals (8)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AIB15X PWAK KLAX Enroute 0055
AAL344 KMIA KLAX Enroute 0123
AAL2010 KPHL KLAX Enroute 0614
HAL167 PHNL KLAX Enroute 0119
AAL2922 KMIA KLAX Enroute 0138
AAL211 KBOS KLAX Enroute 0405
VOY419 KABQ KLAX Enroute 1600
SKW5410 KMRY KLAX Enroute 1053

Los Angeles (SoCal) 14

Arrivals (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N191UA KLAX KRIV Enroute 1025
SWA504 KPHX KONT Enroute 0442
FDX917 KMEM KONT Departing

Empire (SoCal) 3

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
WWA3311 KSAN CYYC Enroute 0447
SWA4596 KSAN KDEN Enroute 0248
ETX217 KSAN KMMH Enroute 1256

Arrivals (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
UAL1626 KEWR KSAN Enroute 0412
EXT9368 KPHX KSAN Enroute 0608
AAL248 KLAX KSAN Enroute 1600

San Diego (SoCal) 6

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA3606 KBUR KSJC Enroute 1456
N68J KVNY KPSP Enroute 0211

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
WAT3399 KBOS KBUR Departing

Burbank (SoCal) 3

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA867 KPSP KSMF Enroute 0320

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N68J KVNY KPSP Enroute 0211

Palm Springs (SoCal) 2

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA1042 KLAS KMKE Enroute 1600
OAL063 KVGT KGCN Enroute 1600
DAL2835 KLAS KSEA Enroute 0436

Arrivals (4)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
FDX427 MTPP KLAS Enroute 0104
DAL509 KJFK KLAS Enroute 0457
NWA1223 KDTW KLAS Enroute 0441
DAL22AB KBOS KLAS Departing

Las Vegas 7

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SKW5905 KSFO KSBA Enroute 0316

Santa Barbara 1

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
OAL063 KVGT KGCN Enroute 1600

Other 1
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 37
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 13
  • Controller Schedule

    December 4th, 2023

    Los Angeles Center
    Eli Thompson

    Session with WX

    2000 - 2130 PST / 0400 - 0530 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!