Dan Sprouse
November 8th, 2003, 02:39 PM
OK! We?re now less than 24 hrs form the start of Calscreamin 9 and I?m sure that the butterflies will be starting for many of us soon if not already. Here are some suggestions and some pointers for those of you that have not worked one of these events before or have and just need some reminders.
-First and most important thing to remember is to have fun. This is what it is all about.
-Next to have fun you need to be prepared.
-Make sure you will have everything you will need within reach when you sit down at the computer and start to log on.
-Have snacks, drinks water/soda whatever you think you would like to make your day fun (Use a cooler if you like).
-Turn the phone off or let it go to message if it is important they will leave a message.
-Have plenty of paper and writing material available this includes pens and or more than one pencil incase the lead breaks.
-Have access to the charts that will be needed for your sector this includes both normal and reversed wind direction sids/stars. (Do Not Count on the web pages being available if it goes down your screwed).
-If your running a marathon control session from 11-5 without a relief you may want to have a long cord on your headset or have some means for going to the restroom while your busy controlling. If your computer is in a private environment a travel potty may be a good thing to have on hand.
-Please try and give as much notice to Rob Jarrock if you need to leave prior to your scheduled time or if your relief is late showing and you need to go.
-If you see that things are getting backed up and you are going to get swamped call the Controller above or below you as needed and the Coordinator Rob Jarrock and tell them you need a traffic hold for your sector. Don?t wait for the problem to occur before calling for help.
-Handoff your traffic in time for them to contact the next controller before reaching the border or altitude they have been assigned. (Pilots hate to stop their climb if not needed).
-Don?t get flustered take a deep breath and get control of the situation. Do Not handoff your problems to the next controller fix it then handoff. You would not want someone handing off their problems to you.
-If you are getting slammed by pilots calling tell them to standby and get things organized then have them call you one at a time.
-Don?t get involved with one plane that may be a problem and let the others get out of control. Keep a scan of your airspace and traffic plan ahead for what you will do incase of a problem.
Again Remember this is for the Controllers and Pilots to have fun so keep that in mind and HAVE FUN!
See you on the Scope Sunday . Remember log on at least 30 minutes before your shift begins.
-First and most important thing to remember is to have fun. This is what it is all about.
-Next to have fun you need to be prepared.
-Make sure you will have everything you will need within reach when you sit down at the computer and start to log on.
-Have snacks, drinks water/soda whatever you think you would like to make your day fun (Use a cooler if you like).
-Turn the phone off or let it go to message if it is important they will leave a message.
-Have plenty of paper and writing material available this includes pens and or more than one pencil incase the lead breaks.
-Have access to the charts that will be needed for your sector this includes both normal and reversed wind direction sids/stars. (Do Not Count on the web pages being available if it goes down your screwed).
-If your running a marathon control session from 11-5 without a relief you may want to have a long cord on your headset or have some means for going to the restroom while your busy controlling. If your computer is in a private environment a travel potty may be a good thing to have on hand.
-Please try and give as much notice to Rob Jarrock if you need to leave prior to your scheduled time or if your relief is late showing and you need to go.
-If you see that things are getting backed up and you are going to get swamped call the Controller above or below you as needed and the Coordinator Rob Jarrock and tell them you need a traffic hold for your sector. Don?t wait for the problem to occur before calling for help.
-Handoff your traffic in time for them to contact the next controller before reaching the border or altitude they have been assigned. (Pilots hate to stop their climb if not needed).
-Don?t get flustered take a deep breath and get control of the situation. Do Not handoff your problems to the next controller fix it then handoff. You would not want someone handing off their problems to you.
-If you are getting slammed by pilots calling tell them to standby and get things organized then have them call you one at a time.
-Don?t get involved with one plane that may be a problem and let the others get out of control. Keep a scan of your airspace and traffic plan ahead for what you will do incase of a problem.
Again Remember this is for the Controllers and Pilots to have fun so keep that in mind and HAVE FUN!
See you on the Scope Sunday . Remember log on at least 30 minutes before your shift begins.