Training Syllabus

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This syllabus is to be used as the guide on which mentors and instructors shall base lessons. It is also intended to be used by students so you can see what material will be covered when, and the references to that material. The intent of doing this is that students will read the reference material before they meet with a mentor or instructor for the lesson, so they are familiar with the material and can ask more useful questions.

The syllabus is broken up into individual lessons. Each lesson has certain material that will be covered in it, references to that material, and completions standards. Lesson's can be combined or split up, but all the material listed should be covered in a similar order using the references. In order for a student to move on to the next lesson the completion standards of the previous lesson should be met. These standards are not meant to increase stress but to make sure the students understand the material from each lesson before advancing to new material.


MAIN LINK TO THE FAA 7110.65 (this link is easier to update than each one indiviually :D ) FAA Order 7110.65 pdf

Contents

ZOA Training Progression

1: Introduction

Hello and welcome to the ZOA Training program. Here at ZOA, you will find a good amount of emphasis is put on the student to learn material. Through the lessons you will find that for each online session, the student must come prepared.

Exams To progress through ZOA, you will be required to take numerous written exams. These exams will be ZOA related exams as well as VATUSA exams. In order to progress, you must pass each exam when at the appropriate stage.

Over the Shoulder Exams – Position Verifications When you have passed the appropriate written exam and taken the necessary lessons, a student will be recommended for an online exam. This exam can be either known about or unknown (the student may not know they are being tested.) As mentioned, the student will be given an online exam when they show knowledge in all area’s necessary to advance. The requirements to pass the exam are posted on the website.

You will receive a PV exam for the following:

Minor facility DEL/GND (S1) SFO DEL/GND PV

Minor facility tower controller (S2) SFO Tower controller PV

Minor Approach control (S3) Norcal Approach

Oakland Center (C1) The student must show full proficiency before moving to the next stage.

2: S1 Progression

Delivery, Ground training

1.Join ZOA, review ZOA training wiki, pass ZOA basic SOP written exam.

2.Study ZOA SOPs, pass the ZOA DEL/GND written exam.

3.Request lesson 1 training, done at OAK. Progress through lessons.

4.Student will take the S1 written exam.

5.Student will take S1 PV.

6.Student will successfully pass S1 PV, be granted controlling privileges on minor facilities, will then begin SFO training.

7.Student continues to work SFO GND with mentor, SMT granted.

8.Student takes, passes SFO GND PV.

3: S2 Progression

Tower training

1.Student is issued the S2 written exam.

2.Student begins S2 tower training at SJC.

3.Student successfully passes S2 PV, allowed to control minor facilities all times.

4.Student is assigned SFO TWR written exam.

5.Student meets with mentor to review SFO tower procedures, given SMT on SFO TWR.

6.Student passes SFO TWR PV.

4: S3 Progression

Approach training Approach training generally occurs in 3 Stages. The ZOA training staff reserves the right to cancel training on certain individual APP sectors and proceed to combined training. This is dependent on the student’s ability.

1.S3 written exam given.

2.Student begins S3 approach lessons at KFAT, transitions to KRNO.

3.Student passes S3 PV at KRNO, given controller privileges’ at minor facilities excluding Norcal.

4.Norcal approach exam given.

5.Student begins training at KSMF, given SMT

6.Student trains at KMOD, given SMT.

7.Student trains at KMRY, given SMT.

8.Student trains at KSJC, given SMT.

9.Student begins Norcal combined – given SMT

10.Student passes Norcal combined PV, given full S3 privileges’.

5: C1 Progression

Center Training

1.Student passes the C1 written exam.

2.Student goes through C1 syllabus.

3.Student works online with instructor.

4.Student passes C1 rating PV, awarded SMT privileges on Oakland Center.

5.Student passes Oakland Center PV.

6.Student awarded full controller privileges within ZOA.

S1=Clearance Delivery/Ground Control

1. Basic Material

a. Pre-Control Setup and Configuration
i.Configuration of VRC (sector files, comms panel setup etc)
VRC Setup Tutorial.
b. Airspace
i.Class A
ii. Class B
iii. Class C
iv. Class D
v. Class E
c. Weather
i. Teach how to read a Metar
d. Coordination/ Handoffs
i. Position Relief Briefings
ii. Handoffs

2. Introduction to VATUSA, Aviation, and Basic ATC:

Answer any questions from the previous session, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Introduce air traffic control. The system and its purpose.
i. 7110.65 2-1. (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. Briefly cover the primary purpose and overall structure of the system (Tower, TRACON, ARTCC).
b. Introduce radio communications.
i. 7110.65 2-4-1, 2-4-3, 2-4-5, 2-4-8 through 2-4-9, 2-4-14 through 2-4-22. (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. Cover basic radio communication procedures. (Structure of transmission, etc.)
c. Set up VRC
i. Answer any of the students questions.
d. Introduce IFR
e. Introduce IFR clearances.
i. 7110.65 4-2-1 through 4-2-5. (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. ZOA syllabus
iii. VATUSA syllabus
iv. SFO Tower Guide
f. Introduce departure procedures
i. Departure Procedures Document on wiki.
g. Additional Reading Material
i. VATUSA Basic ATC Study Guide
Completion Standards:
1. Student can explain the CRAFT acronym

3. IFR Clearances, Departure Procedures and Preferred routes.

Answer any questions from the previous session, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review IFR clearances.
i. 7110.65 4-2-1 through 4-2-5. (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. ZOA syllabus
iii. VATUSA syllabus
iv. SFO Tower Guide
b. Review departure procedures
i. Departure Procedures Document on wiki.
c. Introduce Runway in use and how to select.
i. Primary Airport SOP.
ii. 7110.65 3-5 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
d. Introduce Preferred routes, why they are used, and how to select them.
i. Preferred Routes SOP.
ii. LOAs.
Completion Standards:
1. Student knows the difference between the different departures
2. Student can issue a clearance with little to no phraseology mistakes.

4. Review IFR, Introduce Ground operations

Answer any questions from the previous session, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review IFR clearances.
b. Review Runway in use and how to select.
i. Primary Airport SOP.
ii. 7110.65 3-5 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
c. Review Preferred routes, why they are used, and how to select them.
i. Preferred Routes SOP.
ii. LOAs.
d. Introduce ground operations.
i. 7110.65 3-7-1 through 3-7-3 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
Discus movement vs non-movement areas
e. Introduce phraseology difference between hold short and not.
Completion Standards:
1. Student can issue a clearance with little to no phraseology mistakes.
2. Student can identify incorrect flight plans and amend them to abide by SOPs and LOAs.
3. Student can issue standard and hold short taxi instructions with little to no phraseology mistakes.

5. Review Ground operations, Introduce VFR and helicopter operations.

Answer any questions from the previous session, situations encountered during SMT, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review ground operations.
i. 7110.65 3-7-1 through 3-7-3 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. Ensure student understands and can demonstrate difference between hold short and normal phraseology
b. Introduce VFR Clearances
i. 7110.65 7-8 through 7-9 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
c. Introduce helicopter operations.
i. 7110.65 3-11-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
Completion Standards:
1. Student can issue a clearance with little to no phraseology mistakes.
2. Student can identify incorrect flight plans and amend them to abide by SOPs and LOAs.
3. Student can issue standard and hold short taxi instructions with little to no phraseology mistakes.
4. Student issues timely hold short/give-way/follow instructions to aircraft taxiing.
Upon successful completion of this lesson the student should be ready for SMT at the mentor/instructor's discretion.

6. Final clearance delivery and ground

Answer any questions from the previous session, situations encountered during SMT, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review VFR Clearances
i. 7110.65 7-8 through 7-9 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
b. Review helicopter operations.
i. 7110.65 3-11-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
Completion Standards:
1. Student can issue a clearance with little to no phraseology mistakes.
2. Student can identify incorrect flight plans and amend them to abide by SOPs and LOAs.
3. Student can issue standard and hold short taxi instructions with little to no phraseology mistakes.
4. Student issues timely hold short/give-way/follow instructions to aircraft taxiing.
5. Student can issue VFR clearances with little to no phraseology mistakes.
Upon successful completion of this lesson the student should be ready for SMT. This lesson should be repeated if necessary to prepare for the Performance Verification. The Performance Verification can given whenever the student feels ready after the completion of this lesson.

S1 OTS/PV Standards

I. General Control Procedures
A. Pre-Control Setup and Configuration
i. Configuration of sector file and appropriate overlays
ii. Setup and selection of proper communications frequencies
iii. Selection and Activation of Controller Information
B. Network Procedures
i. Uses appropriate callsign and credentials
ii. Selection of appropriate visibility range settings based on recommended settings for position
C. Position Relief Briefing
i. If relieving a previous controller, properly conducts the position relief briefing to receive all critical information for the current traffic situation
ii. If no previous controller is online, student will explain the procedure he/she would use
D. Coordination / Handoff Procedures
i.Coordinates with appropriate controllers as needed and hands off aircraft to adjacent positions when appropriate
II. Flight Plan Procedures
A. Accessing Flight Strip Data
i. Properly accesses correct aircraft flight strip
B. Flight Plan Amendments
i. Consistently evaluates flight paths for accuracy and applicability
ii. Properly corrects flight plan errors using appropriate key commands or user interface

iii. Exhibits appropriate coordination procedures as needed

C. Preferred and Non-Standard Routing Procedures
i. In compliance with local procedures, attempts whenever possible to ensure the aircraft is on the correct preferred routing to its destination
ii. Provides preferred routing information for aircraft that do not have one filed
iii. Assists the pilot in identifying and providing the easiest departure for their aircraft capability
III. Clearance Delivery Procedures
A. VFR and IFR Clearance Procedures
i. Demonstrates knowledge of difference between VFR and IFR clearance
ii. Demonstrates knowledge of proper VFR clearances.
B. Squawk Code Assignments
i. In compliance with local procedures, attempts whenever possible to assign aircraft a prefered facility squawk code appropriate for the aircraft’s type of flight
C. Clearance Issuance
i. Issues clearance to aircraft in correct phraseology
ii. Ensures correct readback by aircraft before proceeding
D. Departure Information
ii. In compliance with local procedures and regulatory documents, the controller will issue appropriate departure information (weather/runways in use/etc)
IV. Ground Control Procedures
A. Movement and Non-Movement Areas
i. Demonstrates knowledge of difference between two areas
ii. Correctly identifies each area at the airport controlling
B. Taxi and Ground Movement Operations
i. Correctly sequences aircraft to runway
ii. Demonstrates appropriate use of valid progressive taxi instructions
iii. Demonstrates use of correct phraseology
C. Helicopter Taxi Operations
i. Understands difference between Air Taxi and Hover Taxi
ii. Keeps aircraft clear of helicopter taxi path
V. Human Factors
A. Professionalism
i. At all times while connected to the VATSIM network, the student will demonstrate a professional attitude towards the examining instructor and all members of the control team and staff
B. Appropriate Behavior
i. The student understands the expected behavior while controlling and while observing and demonstrates this behavior at all times
C. Courteous Attitude
i. The student shall at all times, regardless of situation or incident, maintain a courteous attitude towards all pilots and controllers

S2=Local Control/Tower Controller

1. Introduce Local Control

Answer any questions from the previous session, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Introduce Departure Information
i. 7110.65 3-9-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
b. Introduce Takeoff Clearance
i. 7110.65 3-9-9 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
c. Introduce Same Runway Departure Separation
i. 7110.65 3-8-1 through 3-8-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
i. 7110.65 3-9-6 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
Completion Standards:
1. Student can issue a takeoff clearance with little to no phraseology errors.

2. Review Departure Separation

Answer any questions from the previous session, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review Takeoff Clearance
i. 7110.65 3-9-9 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
b. Review Same Runway Departure Separation
i. 7110.65 3-8-1 through 3-8-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. 7110.65 3-9-6 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
c. Introduce Taxi Into Position and Hold (TIPH)
i. 7110.65 3-9-4 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
d. Introduce Anticipated Separation
i. 7110.65 3-9-5 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
Completion Standards:
1. Student can issue a takeoff clearance with little to no phraseology errors.
2. Student separates departures according to separation minima.

3. Introduce Intersecting Runway Departures

Answer any questions from the previous session, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review Same Runway Departure Separation
i. 7110.65 3-8-1 through 3-8-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. 7110.65 3-9-6 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
b. Review Taxi Into Position and Hold (TIPH)
i. 7110.65 3-9-4 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
c. Review Anticipated Separation
i. 7110.65 3-9-5 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
d. Introduce Intersecting Runway Separation
i. 7110.65 3-9-7 through 3-9-8 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
Completion Standards:
1. Student can issue a takeoff clearance with little to no phraseology errors.
2. Student separates departures according to separation minima.
3. Student demonstrates proper use of TIPH operations
4. Student demonstrates an understanding of anticipated separation.
Can Combine Lesson 2 and 3 time permitting

4. Arrival Separation

Answer any questions from the previous session, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review Intersecting Runway Separation
i. 7110.65 3-9-7 through 3-9-8 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
b. Introduce Landing Clearance
i. 7110.65 3-10-5 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
c. Introduce Same Runway Separation for Arrivals
i. 7110.65 3-10-3 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
d. Introduce Intersecting Runway Separation for Arrivals
i. 7110.65 3-10-4 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
e. Missed Approaches
i. Understands missed approach procedures and go around operations
ii. In compliance with local procedures issues the appropriate missed approach instructions for the facility they are controlling
iii. When necessary the student will coordinate with the overlying radar controller for appropriate missed approach procedures
Completion Standards:
1. Student can issue a landing clearance with little to no phraseology mistakes.
2. Student demonstrates an understanding of arrival separation minima.

5. IFR Seasoning

Answer any questions from the previous session, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review Landing Clearance
i. 7110.65 3-10-5 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
b. Review Same Runway Separation for Arrivals
i. 7110.65 3-10-3 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
c. Review Intersecting Runway Separation for Arrivals
i. 7110.65 3-10-4 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
d. Combine Departures and Arrivals
i. Same Runway
ii. Intersecting Runways
Completion Standards:
1. Student issues takeoff and landing clearances with no phraseology errors.
2. Student separates aircraft according to specified minima.
3. Student demonstrates the ability to operate San Francisco Tower during IMC (no VFR) conditions with little to no errors.

6. Advanced IFR Operations

Answer any questions from the previous session, situations encountered during SMT, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Introduce IFR Departure Initial Heading (non-SID or otherwise)
i. 5-8-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
b. Introduce IFR Simultaneous or Successive departures
i. 5-8-3 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
c. Introduce Departure Releases
i. (Pending Reference)
Completion Standards:
1. Student can successfully separate simultaneous and successive departure.
2. Student obtains releases for departures from the appropriate controller when necessary before clearing an aircraft for takeoff.

7. Introduce VFR Operations

Answer any questions from the previous session, situations encountered during SMT, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Introduce Traffic Pattern
i. AIM 4-3-2 through 4-3-3
b. Introduce Procedures for Separating and Sequencing Arrivals
i. 7110.65 3-8-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. 7110.65 3-8-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
iii. "NUMBER (landing sequence number), FOLLOW (description and location of traffic)"
c. Introduce VFR Departures
i. 7110.65 3-9-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. 7110.65 3-9-9 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
iii. 7110.65 7-9-2 (d) (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
d. Introduce VFR Closed Traffic
i. A combination of departure and arrival separation, as well as sequencing techniques.
e. Introduce VFR Arrivals
i. 7110.65 7-9-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. 7110.65 3-10-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
Completion Standards:
1. Student demonstrates knowledge of VFR operations and the VFR traffic pattern.
2. Student can properly handle VFR departures, arrivals, and VFR in the pattern with no procedural errors.

8. Review VFR Operations and Introduce Helicopter Operations

Answer any questions from the previous session, situations encountered during SMT, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review Traffic Pattern
i. AIM 4-3-2 through 4-3-3
b. Review Procedures for Separating and Sequencing Arrivals
i. 7110.65 3-8-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. 7110.65 3-8-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
iii. "NUMBER (landing sequence number), FOLLOW (description and location of traffic)"
c. Review VFR Departures
i. 7110.65 3-9-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. 7110.65 3-9-9 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
iii. 7110.65 7-9-2 (d) (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
d. Review VFR Closed Traffic
i. A combination of departure and arrival separation, as well as sequencing techniques.
e. Review VFR Arrivals
i. 7110.65 7-9-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
ii. 7110.65 3-10-1 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
f. Introduce VFR Transitions
i. 7110.65 7-9-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
g. Introduce VFR Coordination
i. ZOA Primary Airports SOP.
h. Introduce helicopter arrivals and departures
i. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate regulations and procedures regarding helicopter departures
ii. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate regulations and procedures regarding helicopter arrivals
Completion Standards:
1. Student demonstrates knowledge of VFR operations and the VFR traffic pattern.
2. Student can properly handle VFR departures, arrivals, and VFR in the pattern with no procedural errors.
3. Student can properly handle VFR operations with few phraseology errors.
4. Student properly coordinates VFR flight following requests, and fast moving VFR departures with the appropriate controller.
5. Student properly handles VFR Transitions with few phraseology or procedural errors.
Upon successful completion of this lesson the student should be ready for SMT at the instructors/mentors discretion.

9. VFR/IFR Seasoning and issuing an ATIS

Answer any questions from the previous session, situations encountered during SMT, or that the student encountered in the reading.
a. Review VFR Transitions
i. 7110.65 7-9-2 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
b. Review VFR Coordination
i. ZOA Primary Airports SOP
c. Combine IFR operations with VFR operations
d. Introduce Helicopter operations
i. 7110.65 3-11 (Check the main link on top of this page if this link is broken)
e. ATIS
i. The student will demonstrate the ability to correct record a valid ATIS broadcast
ii. The student will advise all aircraft on the ground or within Tower airspace of current ATIS and ATIS updates
iii.The student will ensure all departing aircraft have the current ATIS information
Completion Standards:
1. Student maintains separation between all aircraft at all times.
2. Student operates SFO professionally with little to no phraseology errors.
3. Student successfully handles helicopter operations with little to no errors.
Repeat this lesson as necessary to prepare for PV.

10. Tower Performance Verification.

After successful completion of lesson 9, and upon obtaining a mentor or instructors recommendation a performance verification shall be conducted on SFO TWR.
I. General Control Procedures
A. Pre-Control Setup and Configuration
i. Configuration of sector file and appropriate overlays
ii. Setup and selection of proper communications frequencies
iii. Selection and Activation of Controller Information
B. Network Procedures
i. Uses appropriate callsign and credentials
ii. Selection of appropriate visibility range settings based on recommended settings for position
C. Position Relief Briefing
i. If relieving a previous controller, properly conducts the position relief briefing to receive all critical information for the current traffic situation
ii. If no previous controller is online, student will explain the procedure he/she would use
D. Coordination / Handoff Procedures
i.Coordinates with appropriate controllers as needed and hands off aircraft to adjacent positions when appropriate
II. Local Control Procedures
A. Runway Selection
i. Selects appropriate runway based on current winds and local procedures
ii. In compliance with local procedures, the student shall attempt whenever possible to select as many runways possible to meet the current traffic volume
B. ATIS Issuance
i. The student will demonstrate the ability to correct record a valid ATIS broadcast
ii. The student will advise all aircraft on the ground or within Tower airspace of

current ATIS and ATIS updates

iii.The student will ensure all departing aircraft have the current ATIS information
C. Departure Procedures
i. The student will demonstrate the ability to provide an aircraft with an appropriate departure release
ii.The student shall, in compliance with local procedure, provide aircraft with the appropriate departure heading for their route of flight
ii. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate regulations and procedures regarding helicopter departures
D. Arrival Procedures
i. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the different types of landing modes used by aircraft and the appropriate phraseology to use for landing clearances (landing, low approach, touch-and-go, etc.)
ii. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate regulations and procedures regarding helicopter arrivals
E. Spacing and Sequencing
i. In compliance with local procedures and adhering to regulated priority, the student shall whenever possible, ensure that spacing between arrivals and departures is appropriate to safely depart all awaiting aircraft and land all arriving aircraft as orderly and expeditiously as possible
F. Taxi Into Position and Hold (TIPH) and Land and Hold Short (LAHSO)
i. The student shall at all times observe the regulations regarding each of these procedures as specified in FAA Order 7110.65R
ii.Where applicable, the student shall demonstrate appropriate use of Taxi Into

Position and Hold (TIPH) and Land and Hold Short (LAHSO)

G. VFR Traffic Pattern
i. Understands and demonstrates knowledge of segments of the VFR Traffic Pattern
ii.Correctly issues appropriate instructions to VFR Aircraft utilizing the pattern
iii.Maintains proper sequencing and separation between all VFR Traffic in the pattern and all other arriving/departing traffic
H. Wake Turbulence Separation
i. The student shall at all times remain in compliance of Wake Turbulence regulations as specified by FAA Order 7110.65R during ALL operations
ii.The student will demonstrate phraseology when providing Wake Turbulenceadvisories to all affected aircraft
I. Converging or Parallel Runway Operations
i. When applicable, the student will provide advisories for aircraft arriving on parallel or converging runways
J. Missed Approach Procedures
i. Understands missed approach procedures and go around operations
ii. In compliance with local procedures issues the appropriate missed approach instructions for the facility they are controlling
iii. When necessary the student will coordinate with the overlying radar controller for appropriate missed approach procedures
VI. Emergency Procedures
A. Declaration of Emergencies
i. Understands all types of emergencies acceptable on VATSIM
ii. Understands and demonstrates knowledge of when an emergency has been declared
iii. Correctly identifies type of emergency when advised by aircraft
B. Providing Emergency Assistance
i. Demonstrates appropriate procedures in providing assistance to emergency aircraft
ii.Takes appropriate and concise action to handle the emergency while maintaining control of all other aircraft
VII.Human Factors
A. Professionalism
i. At all times while connected to the VATSIM network, the student will demonstrate a professional attitude towards the examining instructor and all members of the control team and staff
B. Appropriate Behavior
i. The student understands the expected behavior while controlling and while observing and demonstrates this behavior at all times
C. Courteous Attitude
i. The student shall at all times, regardless of situation or incident, maintain a courteous attitude towards all pilots and controllers

S3=Approach

1.Radar Identification/Tracking, Vectoring/Altitude Assignments and Separation Requirements

A.Primary vs. Secondary Radar
1. 3 primary identification methods
2. 3 beacon identifcation methods
B. Radar Tracking
1. Understands key commands for tracking an aircraft
C. Aircraft Vectoring
1. When can you vector an aircraft (either above MVA or MEA)
2. Explain MVA and MEA
3. Demonstrate the appropriate phraseology for issuing vectors
D. Altitude Assignments
1. Phraseology for issuing climbs/descents
2. Ensure student sets temp altitude
E. Separation Requirements
1. Radar seperation in the terminal area below FL290
a. Vertical Separation
b. Horizontal Separation
Completion Standards:
1. Student understands how to radar contact and start a track.
2. The student can also vector an airplane and issuue climbs and descents with minimal phraseology mistakes.
3. Student can tell you what the separation requirements are.

2. Precision Approach, Non Precision Approach and Missed Approaches

A. Precision approach=ILS
1. Understands and Demonstrates knowledge of types of approaches that fall under precision category
2. Explain how to read an Instrument Approach Plate
3. Vector for the localizer
a. Explain the distance from the FAF an aircraft has to intercept the localizer/final approach course and altitude
b. Demonstrate appropriate phraseology for the approach clearance if vectoring for the localizer/final approach course
c. Explain the "traffic pattern" that is given when vectoring for an approach
B. Non Precision approach
1. Understands and Demonstrates knowledge of the types of approaches that fall under non-precision category
2. When vectoring to final approach course, vectors aircraft to join the final approach course at an appropriate altitude, distance from Final Approach Fix, and intercept angle, in compliance with local procedures and the 7110.65
C. Clearance from the IAF
1. Explain how to identify the IAF
2. Phraseology for the approach clearance
3. Understands methods of reaching initial approach fixes with and without vectors
4. Understands procedure turns and other methods of course reversal when used in conjunction with a clearance from Initial Approach Fix
D. Missed Approach Procedures
1. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of the components of a missed approach, and provides missed approach instructions with correct phraseology
2. The student shall ascertain the desires of the aircraft and then provide appropriate services to that aircraft
Completion Standards
1. Student can correctly identy what is a precision and non-precision approach.
2. Student knows the two ways to clear an aircraft for an instrument approach.
3. Student can recognize a missed approach and take the appropriate actions.

3. Review Lesson 2, Introduce Satellite Operations, Pop up IFR Clearances and Traffic Advisories

A. Review everything in lesson 2.
B. Introduce Satellite Operations
1. Practice arrivals and departures to Controlled satellite airports
C. Pop Up IFR Clearances
1. Understands and Demonstrates knowledge of in-flight clearances
D. Traffic Advisories
1. Demonstrate phraseology for traffic alerts
2. Explain when you can tell an airplane to maintain visual separation
Completion Standards
1. Student can demonstrate everything in Lesson 2 with little phraseology and operational mistakes.
2. Student can give traffic alerts and issue appropriate instructions with little phraseology and operational mistakes.
3. Students demonstrates ability to successfully control planes in and out of satellite airpots that are controlled.

4. Coordination/Handoff Procedures and Pointout procedures, Uncontrolled Airport Operations, Clearance to Alternate

A. Coordination/Handoff Procedures and Poinout Procedures
1. Coordinates with appropriate controllers as needed and hands off aircraft to adjacent positions when appropriate
a. Demonstrate how to handoff aircraft and accept handoffs
2. Explain pointout procedures
a. What the student can do if his point out is approved
B. Uncontrolled Airport Operations
a. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Uncontrolled Airport Operations
b. The student shall, in compliance with all local procedures and regulatory documents, successfully issue instructions to aircraft arriving and departing from Uncontrolled Airports
C. Clearance to Alternate
1. Determines most direct and available route from aircraft’s present position to filed alternate airport
2. Provides aircraft correct clearance instruction using proper phraseology
3. Does not execute the alternate deviation until successful readback of the amended clearance is received
Completion Standard
1. Student can successfully issue and accept handoffs.
2. Student can demonstrate what a pointout is, when it used and what the controller is able to do.
3. Student understands and demonstrates knowledge of uncontrolled airports and can get arrival and departing aircraft in and out with little phraseology or operational mistakes.
4. Student can successfully issue a clearance to an aircraft alternate airport.

5. Speed Instructions, Holds, VFR on Top, VFR Traffic Advisories, Additional Services

A. Speed Instructions
1. Understands the regulations regarding speed instruction issuance and cancellation
2. Determining appropriate speed for desired track
3. Demonstrates ability to adjust speed to maintain desired separation
B. Holds
1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radar holding procedures including applicable phraseology and regulations
a. Published vs. non published holds
C. VFR on Top
1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of VFR On Top Procedures
2. The student shall, in compliance with all local procedures, identify the

availability and properly issue using correct phraseology a VFR On Top clearance to the requesting aircraft

D. VFR Traffic Advisories
1. The student shall whenever possible provide traffic advisories to IFR aircraft of VFR aircraft in the vicinity of their flight path
E. Additional Services
1. Understands and Demonstrates knowledge of different types of additional service
2.The student shall whenever possible provide additional services to aircraft requesting them
Completion Standard
1. Student can issue speed instructions with little phraseology mistakes and understands when they apply.
2. Student can issue a published and non published hold with little phraseology mistakes
3. Student knows what additional services might be and how issues traffic alerts for IFR aircraft about VFR traffic.

S3 OTS/PV

I. General Control Procedures
A. Pre-Control Setup and Configuration
i. Configuration of sector file and appropriate overlays
ii. Setup and selection of proper communications frequencies
iii. Selection and Activation of Controller Information
B. Network Procedures
i. Uses appropriate callsign and credentials
ii. Selection of appropriate visibility range settings based on recommended settings for position
C. Position Relief Briefing
i. If relieving a previous controller, properly conducts the position relief briefing to receive all critical information for the current traffic situation
ii. If no previous controller is online, student will explain the procedure he/she would use
D. Coordination / Handoff Procedures
i.Coordinates with appropriate controllers as needed and hands off aircraft to adjacent positions when appropriate
E. Provide VFR Traffic Advisories
i. The student shall whenever possible provide traffic advisories to IFR aircraft of VFR aircraft in the vicinity of their flight path.
F. Provide Additional Services
i. Understands and Demonstrates knowledge of different types of additional service
ii.The student shall whenever possible provide additional services to aircraft requesting them
G. Provide Clearance to In-flight Aircraft
i. Understands and Demonstrates knowledge of in-flight clearances
H. Uncontrolled Airport Operations
i. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Uncontrolled Airport Operations
ii.The student shall, in compliance with all local procedures and regulatory documents, successfully issue instructions to aircraft arriving and departing from Uncontrolled Airports
II. General Radar Procedures
A. Ensure Separation Requirements
i. In compliance with local policies and inter/intra-facility agreements, the student shall at all times ensure that positive separation is maintained between aircraft with at least the minimum separation requirements established by FAA Order

7110.65

ii. Understands the principles of wake turbulence
B. Aircraft Vectoring
i. Understands knowledge of different types of vectoring
ii. Demonstrates ability to successfully vector an aircraft onto a pre-filed route or around traffic or weather
C. Issuing Speed Control Instructions
i. Understands the regulations regarding speed instruction issuance and cancellation
ii. Determining appropriate speed for desired track
iii. Demonstrates ability to adjust speed to maintain desired separation
D. Issuing Holding Instructions
i. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radar holding procedures including applicable phraseology and regulations
E. VFR On Top
i. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of VFR On Top Procedures
ii. The student shall, in compliance with all local procedures, identify the availability and properly issue using correct phraseology a VFR On Top clearance to the requesting aircraft
III. Radar Control Procedures
A. Radar Tracking an Aircraft
i. Understands principle of radar tracking an aircraft target
ii. Correctly establishes track using appropriate key commands
B. Radar Identifying an Aircraft
i. Understands difference between Radar Track and Radar Identifying
ii. Successfully radar identifies an aircraft with correct phraseology
C. Aircraft Vectoring Procedures
i. The student shall, in compliance with all local procedures, vector the aircraft appropriately according to the filed standard departure
ii.Understands basics of non-standard departure vectoring
iii.In compliance with all local procedures, the student shall vector an aircraft to safely exit the departure area and to begin the en-route course with the most direct route
iv.The student shall, in compliance with all local procedures, vector the aircraft based on the filed standard terminal arrival route and to have the aircraft arrive the approach area safely and efficiently
v.Aircraft arriving other than on a standard terminal arrival route shall be vectored to join arriving traffic safely and expeditiously as to not congest the arrival corridor
D. Pointout Procedures
i. Understands the principles of a pointout
ii. The student shall successfully complete a pointout with another controller which includes positive identification of the aircraft by the affected sector
E. Satellite Airport Operations
i. The student shall, in compliance with local procedures and based on current traffic volume, provide service for all satellite airports located in his/her airspace.
ii.Services for satellite airports include but are not limited to; IFR/VFR clearance, Takeoff/Landing Clearance, Departure and Approach Vectoring
IV. Instrument Approach Procedures
A. Precision Approach Procedures
i. Understands and Demonstrates knowledge of types of approaches that fall under precision category
ii. When vectoring to final approach course, vectors aircraft to join the final approach course at an appropriate altitude, distance from the Final Approach Fix, and intercept angle in compliance with local procedures and the 7110.65
B. Non-Precision Approach Procedures
i. Understands and Demonstrates knowledge of the types of approaches that fall under non-precision category
ii. When vectoring to final approach course, vectors aircraft to join the final approach course at an appropriate altitude, distance from Final Approach Fix, and intercept angle, in compliance with local procedures and the 7110.65
C. Clearance from Initial Approach Fix
i. Demonstrates knowledge of methods to clear aircraft for an approach from an initial approach fix, and provides required instructions with correct phraseology before clearing for an approach
ii. Understands methods of reaching initial approach fixes with and without vectors
iii. Understands procedure turns and other methods of course reversal when used in conjunction with a clearance from Initial Approach Fix
D. Missed Approach Procedures
i. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of the components of a missed approach, and provides missed approach instructions with correct phraseology
ii. The student shall ascertain the desires of the aircraft and then provide appropriate services to that aircraft
E. Clearance to Alternate
i. Determines most direct and available route from aircraft’s present position to filed alternate airport
ii.Provides aircraft correct clearance instruction using proper phraseology
iii.Does not execute the alternate deviation until successful readback of the amended clearance is received
V. Emergency Procedures
A. Declaration of Emergencies
i. Understands and demonstrates knowledge of when an emergency has been declared
ii.Takes appropriate and concise action to handle the emergency while maintaining control of all other aircraft
B. Providing Emergency Assistance
i. In compliance with local procedures and based on current traffic volume, the student will make every effort to assist the pilot as necessary to ensure a safe outcome
C. Understanding Emergency Effects on Traffic
i. Demonstrates understanding of potential effects of the emergency on other traffic in the airspace
ii.Correctly vectors as necessary, all other traffic to provide expeditious handling of the aircraft in distress
VI.Human Factors
A. Professionalism
i. At all times while connected to the VATSIM network, the student will demonstrate a professional attitude towards the examining instructor and all members of the control team and staff
B. Appropriate Behavior
i. The student understands the expected behavior while controlling and while observing and demonstrates this behavior at all times
C. Courteous Attitude
i. The student shall at all times, regardless of situation or incident, maintain a courteous attitude towards all pilots and controllers
D. Understanding Pilots
i. The student should demonstrate understanding for pilots with less advanced knowledge and skill and should treat them accordingly by not giving them confusing instructions or speaking too quickly
ii.The student should not become aggravated by a pilot who does not follow the instruction given correctly. Instead the student should work with the pilot to provide a successful outcome to the situation
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