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Departures (14)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SHU912 KLAX UHHH Arriving
DLH455 KLAX EDDF Enroute 2152
AAL83 KLAX NZAA Enroute 0158
UAL2377 KLAX KIAH Enroute 1603
AAL2667 KLAX MMSD Enroute 2238
CZN21 KLAX YBBN Enroute 0457
DAL332 KLAX KJFK Enroute 1834
BVX8557 KLAX CYVR Enroute 0243
JBU1063 KLAX MMPR Enroute 1148
UAL319 KLAX MMPR Enroute 2154
SWA4121 KLAX KSFO Enroute 1600
TPC6023 KLAX CYVR Enroute 1903
SWA170 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1600
UAL1170 KLAX PHNL Enroute 1600

Arrivals (18)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AFR1444 LFPG KLAX Enroute 0159
VIR134B EGLL KLAX Enroute 0507
THT102 NTAA KLAX Enroute 2114
UBT71B EGKK KLAX Enroute 0508
DAL42 YSSY KLAX Enroute 2113
JBU387 KBOS KLAX Enroute 0432
VIR1176 RKSI KLAX Enroute 0354
AWE1037 KSEA KLAX Enroute 0356
FDX135 KCLE KLAX Enroute 0235
UAL146 KABQ KLAX Enroute 1600
AAL1998 KPHX KLAX Enroute 0834
AAL726 KPHL KLAX Enroute 0205
ASA514 PANC KLAX Enroute 0214
UAL1485 KSFO KLAX Enroute 1600
AAL2841 KPHX KLAX Enroute 0204
JBU1731 KSLC KLAX Enroute 1600
JBU1731 KSLC KLAX Enroute 1600
GTI407 KATL KLAX Departing

Los Angeles (SoCal) 32

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
DAL1019 KONT KSLC Enroute 1035
TWY1011 KONT TLPC Arriving
UPS954 KONT KMHR Enroute 0408

Empire (SoCal) 3

Departures (4)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N360X KSAN KSLC Enroute 0455
SWA1419 KSAN KLAS Enroute 2333
UAL2881 KSAN KSLC Enroute 1600
WJA1565 KSAN CYYC Enroute 0305

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
ASA817 MMPR KSAN Enroute 0331

San Diego (SoCal) 5

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N523DF KBUR KRDU Enroute 1717

Burbank (SoCal) 1

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
4XOMB KLAS KMDW Arriving
AAY45 KLAS KFAT Enroute 0308

Arrivals (4)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
VTSMT ZSPD KLAS Enroute 0032
SWA1952 KMDW KLAS Enroute 0404
SWA1419 KSAN KLAS Enroute 2333
SWA170 KLAX KLAS Enroute 1600

Las Vegas 6
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 47
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 12
  • Controller Schedule

    March 29th, 2024

    Lindbergh Tower
    August Riss

    Session with NS

    1100 - 1230 PDT / 1800 - 1930 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!