7110.2F authority
This order prescribes standard operating procedures for use by Air Traffic Control Specialists at Cleveland Center on the VATSIM network. Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter situations not covered herein.
It is emphasized that information continued herein is designed specifically for use in the virtual controlling environment. It is not applicable, nor should be referenced for live operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The procedures continued within this order document how the positions are to be operated and, in conjunction with FAA Order 7110.10, 7110.65, and 7210.3, will be the basis for performance evaluations, training, and certification.
Record of Changes
| Change # | Effective Date (YYYY/MM/DD) |
Operating Initials |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2020/03/17 | LL |
| B | 2021/08/26 | WE |
| C | 2022/03/25 | LL |
| D | 2022/04/23 | AE |
| E | 2022/08/22 | AE |
| F | 2023/07/01 | NC |
Explanation of Changes
REVISION E. - Added AGC, ARB, BKL, BVI, CAK, CGF, DET, PTK, MFD, and YIP Tower Display Workstation clauses. - Amended LAN, MBS, and FNT chapters to include language to clarify the usage/approval of Tower Display Workstations.
REVISION F. - Removed CAK.
1. Administrative
1.1 Purpose
This order, in accordance with and supplementary to FAA Order 7110.65, establishes the procedures that are to be used for operating the positions within the Cleveland Center. The procedures contained within this order document how the positions are to be operated in conjunction with FAA Orders regarding evaluation, training, and certification. Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities.
1.2 Distribution
This order is distributed to ZOB ATC personnel.
1.3 Cancellation
This document cancels any previous documentation that shared information this document covers.
1.4 Explanation of Changes
The significant changes to this order are identified in the Record Order of Changes page(s).
1.5 Effective Date
This order is effective July 01, 2023.
1.6 Software Utilization
ZOB has standardized on the Consolidated Radar Client (CRC) as its operating software of choice. Any reference to software in this and other Facility Orders are written with CRC in mind. Controllers utilizing alternative VATSIM radar clients shall consult with ZOB Facility Engineer regarding the applicability of software settings to their client of choice.