NUB here - howdy all!

[Jeff Williams]

I recently singed up with ZOA and just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

I'm a CRJ700 driver based out of PDX and looking forward to working with some of you as I venture to the virtual "other side." (although it seems to be pretty darn close to the real thing - kudos to all the obvious real controllers who have made this possible).

After evaluating the various ARTCC's, ZOA appeared to be one of the best! Especially the training department, which seems to have some of the best information and curriculum available for a newbie. That's what made my decision easy. Very nice site overall!

Thanks in advance to the instructors and mentors that I hope to work with soon.

Sincerely,
Jeff Williams

[rstone]

I recently singed up with ZOA and just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

Welcome Jeff :)

If you dont mind me asking.. who do you fly for?

[Jeff Williams]

NP, - QXE (Horizon Air) Actually I'm sitting on airport reserve right now pouring over the ZOA site trying to get familiar with those SOP's...

[Rob Jarrock]

Welcome to Oakland Jeff, I hope you find ZOA what your looking for in a "home". Our staff and controllers are most friendly and knowledgeable, you should be up and controlling really soon. Our instructors and mentors are available via email or when online for any questions or help you should require. Glad to have you with us.

[Sachin]

Welcome to Oakland Jeff.

[Dan Sprouse]

Welcome to the ZOA Jeff, Im sure you will find the controllers and staff here very helpful as well as willing to help you in any way we can.

I hope to see you on the scope soon and feel free to say hello anytime you see me around.

Good Luck and welcome.

[Rob Law]

Jeff,

Welcome aboard, this is a great place to control, trust me I've been here almost 2 years :D.

I'm sure we will chat when we see eachother on the scopes.

Rob L

[Scott Fritz]

Welcome to ZOA Jeff, please ask any of the instructors or mentors if you need any help at all. I can tell you the instructors are more than willing to help out.

[feathers]

Hi Jeff and welcome to ZOA. I studied a lot of the ARTCCs in VATSIM and visited websites and even looked in on the controlling a few times before making my final decision. And like you, I picked ZOA 'cause it looked to have a well defined study course with the materials easily accessable and easy to follow. And ZOA was only slightly less intimidating that ZLA (under whose airspace I currently live) so I figured it would be the best place.

I wasn't wrong! Everyone is friendly and ready to help, so I'm sure you'll be sitting at one of the SMT Class C towers in no time flat.

Again, welcome aboard and lookin' forward to meeting you out at 'work'.

James