News

03.11.2024 01:40:07 z von Ramon Balimann

AIRAC 2411 at LSAG Airspace

Dear pilots of VACC Switzerland and all over the globe

With AIRAC 2411 just introduced, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that there are significant changes in Swiss airspace: all SIDs and STARs in LSGG, and some at the smaller fields nearby, have been updated and renamed. We therefore kindly urge you to update your equipment with the most recent AIRAC data and make sure you have the current charts ready. Our Ops Department has been working tirelessly to update the charts for timely release, which you will find on www.charts.vacc.ch.

As per VATSIM Code of Conduct Article B14 you must be able to follow IFR procedures based on current charts and navigational data. While our controllers will try their best to guide you safely into Geneva or out to the world on old procedures if they have capacity, please note that in situations of high traffic you might not be served with first priority if you are unable to follow the new procedures.

With good preparation you will avoid delays, reclearances and an increased workload for our fellow ATCOs. Thanks in advance and we are looking forward to welcoming you at Geneva soon to discover all the new SIDs!

vACC Switzerland


12.10.2024 15:17:35 z von Hans Peter Baumgartner

PTD Bulletin October 24 – «Hold short» – «Vacate»

BIGJET 123, TAXI N, LEFT E, E8, HOLD SHORT RWY34 ILS CRITICAL AREA
 
Ground movements inhere a significant risk of collisions or contact between aircrafts. Unlike road traffic, there are neither traffic lights nor traffic guides physically present on the apron of aviation ground movement. To always assure a safe distance between aircrafts, air traffic controllers issue specific instructions for taxiing by radio only, which pilots must know how to comply with. 
 
This bulletin highlights specific situations and rules on how to read and follow ATC instructions on the ground. 
 
 
 
Enjoy VATSIM!
Pilot-Training-Department

17.08.2024 12:54:10 z von Hans Peter Baumgartner

PTD Bulletin August 24 - Good radio communication

GOOD AFTERNOON, GENEVA TOWER, I AM THE BLUE/WHITE CESSNA BESIDE THE BIG BUILDING - uhhhm - MY TANK IS FULL AND I - uuhm - WANT TO START MY FLIGHT TO LAUSANNE. OVER

Radio communication is the essential link between ATC and aircrafts. In order to ensure proper transmissions and perfect comprehension, radio communication is precisely ruled and pilots and ATCOS are obliged to follow these rules strictly. 
 
This bulletin is NOT about correct phraseology but highlights the most important do's and dont's in voice communication for pilots. 
 
Right in time for the upcoming resumption of the online flying activities after the summer break this bulletin helps to get you up to a proficient skills level in radio communiction. 
 
 
Happy to read you on the frequencies!

Futher PTD bulletins at vACC Switzerland

26.06.2024 21:07:07 z von Hisham Omar

Summer Break 2024

Dear members and guests,
 
 
The sweltering heat and shining sun can surely only mean one thing; summer has arrived. This first semester has been chock full of obstacles, learning opportunities and growth, buoyed and supported by the feedback and contributions from both inside and outside of the department. And after a packed first half of 2024, what can be better to celebrate the pleasant weather and long days than a break?
In the interest of allowing our members to unwind, recover from the many busy events and return to them in full form, we are proud to announce our annual vACC Summer Break which will take place from the 1st of July to the 18th of August inclusive. Our plans for the end of June remain unchanged.
 
We have slated a strong return to the radar scopes on the 20th of August which will see our iconic "Zurich Night" franchise come back to those who miss it most. More details relevant to planned events will follow in due course.
 
 
Please find below some key dates for the break:
 
  • 25th June, last "Zurich Night" event,
  • 28th June, last event before the break ("Geneva One-By-One"),
  • 20th August, first event after the break ("Zurich Night").
 
Whilst some will be enjoying a much deserved holiday in the interim, the Administration Department will have to order its Piña Colada to go as it will be busy working on a number of enticing projects and unique events, hopefully catered to our members' notes and best conceived for an interesting and captivating second-half of the year. As usual, we welcome any and all feedback relative to our events and invite all members with suggestions and ideas to write us at administration(a)vacc.ch; we will be more than happy to brainstorm.
 
But until our return, we would like to extend sincere thanks to our dedicated and active community for their support, coverage and patronage of our events, be it in the cockpit or in front of the radar scope. We hope to see you all in strong spirits and solid shape for our August return and wish you a relaxing and enjoyable summer!
 

23.12.2022 17:20:40 z von Ramon Balimann

Christmas Break 2022

Dear members and guests,

After an eventful year and a busy season of events, we felt it best to allow some time for our members to celebrate the holiday season among family and friends. As such, vACC Switzerland is taking a Winter Break from the 20th of December 2022 to the 10th of January 2023. Though no planned events will take place until our return on the 10th (starting the 2023 season with a Zurich Night), training of our ATCOs still takes place and certain CPTs and Checkouts have been scheduled in the mean time. Please find below the key exams dates as of now;

- 28th December 2022, 19-21z, S2 TWR Checkout Niki Bischof,
- 30th December 2022, 19-21z, S3 Approach CPT Marco Bähler,
- 7th January 2023, 18-20z, S2 TWR CPT Simon Tiziani.

Support during these exams as traffic is highly appreciated and we thank you for your help and already good luck to the trainees!

I want to sincerely thank our members for their dilligent support, hard work and loyality to our association.

I wish all our members a merry Christmas, a happy New Years and a joyful holiday season!

Ramon Balimann
Leader vACC Switzerland


older

 

online atc

bookings overview

events RSS

news RSS

online pilots