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Departures (12)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
UAL168 KLAX VHHH Enroute 1947
AFR3363 KLAX NTAA Enroute 1202
DLH778 KLAX EDDF Enroute 1855
CKK341 KLAX PANC Enroute 0022
DLH457 KLAX EDDF Enroute 2018
SCX430 KLAX KMSP Enroute 1302
DAL3345 KLAX KMSP Enroute 1316
THY10 KLAX LTFM Enroute 1600
DAL547 KLAX KMCO Enroute 1133
AAL718 KLAX KDFW Enroute 1212
AFR026 KLAX NTAA Enroute 1555
AAL1572 KLAX KPHL Enroute 1600

Arrivals (12)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
THY3F LTFM KLAX Enroute 2125
DLH452 EDDM KLAX Enroute 2030
SIA12 RJAA KLAX Enroute 2017
ANA106 RJTT KLAX Enroute 2315
VIR7G EGLL KLAX Enroute 2314
AIC654 VABB KLAX Enroute 0320
VIR7B EGLL KLAX Enroute 0303
TAM8086 SBGR KLAX Enroute 1915
UAL199 ZSPD KLAX Enroute 0037
UAL564 KDEN KLAX Enroute 2122
AAL1 KJFK KLAX Departing
QTR52X OTHH KLAX Enroute 1932

Los Angeles (SoCal) 24

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
CAL023 KONT RCTP Enroute 1519

Empire (SoCal) 1

Departures (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AAL123 KSAN KLAS Enroute 2237
BAW9SW KSAN EGLL Enroute 1237
QFA556 KSAN YSSY Enroute 1600

Arrivals (3)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW265 EGLL KSAN Enroute 1040
DLH5Y EDDM KSAN Departing
N777LG KNTD KNZY Enroute 1600

San Diego (SoCal) 6

Arrivals (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
EJA528 PHNL KVNY Enroute 1911

Burbank (SoCal) 1

Departures (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AAL2206 KLAS KDFW Enroute 1141
ACA5359 KLAS KSFO Enroute 0506

Arrivals (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW2277 EGKK KLAS Enroute 0238
AAL123 KSAN KLAS Enroute 2237

Las Vegas 4

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
N777LG KNTD KNZY Enroute 1600

Point Mugu 1
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 37
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 9
  • Controller Schedule

    June 1st, 2025

    Los Angeles Tower
    Jerome Sudhakar

    Session with CH

    1630 - 1800 PDT / 2330 - 0100 Zulu

    Los Angeles Tower
    Matthew Goldsmith

    1730 - 1800 PDT / 0030 - 0100 Zulu

    Los Angeles Tower
    Matthew Goldsmith

    OTS with BY

    1800 - 1930 PDT / 0100 - 0230 Zulu

    Los Angeles Tower
    Jerome Sudhakar

    2000 - 2230 PDT / 0300 - 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!