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Alias Reference Practice

vZOB ARTCC Alias Commands Practice

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ZOB WEBSITE REFERENCE
Open the Command Reference Page.
ZOB WEBSITE REFERENCE
Open the "Feedback from Controllers" page.
ZOB WEBSITE REFERENCE
Open the ZOB IDS page.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open the ICAO site to search aircraft codes.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open the FAA N-Number format page.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
With the aircraft selected, open the skyvector page and show a direct routing between the departure and arrival airport.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open the FlightAware page and depicting routes flown between the departure and arrival airport of the selected aircraft.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open the Skyvector site.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open the FlightAware FAA equipment suffix code page.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open the ForeFlight equipment suffix code page.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open the FAA 7110.65 HTML page.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open to the AIRNAV page IFR section for airport CGF.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open to the VATUSA TMU page for ZOB.
EXTERNAL SITE COMMANDS
Open the hold tracking spreadsheet in google that allows the facility to coordinate simultaneous holding.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Aircraft is filed with an equipment suffix code of /A and you want to know what that means. What alias would respond with an ISR with that detailed infomration?
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
A pilot has demostrated multiple times that they are not skilled or knowledgable enough to complete the flight they are trying to conduct. Complete the alias command that will provide you a script to read to the pilot.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
A pilot requests a frequency change from GND to TWR when they have reached their assigned departure runway. What alias command would provide you a script to read informing this pilot they are expected to switch to TWR in this situation without prompting or authorization to do so?
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Pilot requests the overhead break but you are a human with a life outside of VATSIM and don't remember the phraseology. What command could you perform to get you the phraseology template?
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
You are clearing an USA/USN/USAF aircraft for takeoff but can't remember the specific phraseology for it. What command would provide you the template for this?
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
You are clearing an USA/USN/USAF aircraft to land but can't remember the specific phraseology for it. What command would provide you the template for this?
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
You are a DEP or CTR controller and about to release an aircraft for departure out of a non-towered airport and want a phraseology to provide the pilot a 10min void time. What command could you perform to get a script for this clearance?
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
SUPRISE SUPRISE- ZNY has shut off its boarder so you have to hold. What command provides you a script to read for a holding clearance.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Today is your lucky day because a pilot just hit you with a request for VFR on top. Is it IFR or VFR? Is it even allowed? Do I first have to verify this clearance will allow for compliance with local traffic pattern and obstruction clearance? Do you have to ask your father for permission first? I don't know about all that but we at least provide you a script to read to get the basics down. What command gets you this script? (hint: it is also the altitude assigment in a datablock for an aircraft that has been cleared for VFR ON TOP.)
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
ERAM has a nice POS CHECK button that pulls up a Position Relief checklist but what is the command you can do to give you an ISR of the same checklist if you aren't working ERAM?
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
The built-in .ACINFO (ASEL) command in CRC is nice but can be fairly out of date at times. What is another way to get additional data via ISR for a B738?
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Generic private message to the ATC position C08 advising them "aircraft not responding to comm-change".
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Rolling Call Notification private message to D1E advising from "RWY 19".
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Rejected Takeoff Notification private message to D1E.
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Missed Approach Notification private message to D1E advising heading 210 and 9,000 assigned "H210 9K".
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Down-Time Notification private message to D1W.
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Release Request private message to D1E.
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Release Approved private message to E1E advising the aircraft is released for departure at 4min from the current time.
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Point-Out request private message to G23 and give VIO as the point of reference and advise that the aircraft "will descend below your altitudes once clear of traffic"
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Handoff Notification private message to CEN with KNOOK as the reference point and give control to CEN.
GROUND TO GROUND COMMUNICATION
With the subject aircraft selected, send a Approval Request (APREQ) private message to 70 requesting the aircraft be allowed to proceed "direct KROC".
AUTO-TRACK CONFIGURATIONS
Turn on or off auto-track for all underlying towered fields for D21.
AUTO-TRACK CONFIGURATIONS
Turn on or off auto-track for all underlying towered fields for CLE APP.
AUTO-TRACK CONFIGURATIONS
Turn on or off auto-track for all underlying towered fields for ZOB
OTHER TOOLS
With the subject aircraft selected, send a message to the VATSIM FSD releasing control of the flight plan, allowing the pilot to edit elements in it and resend it.
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
Using a ZOB alias command, send a contact-me message to the selected aircraft.
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
Instruct the selected aircraft to contact the ATC position D1E.
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
Instruct the selected aircraft to monitor the ATC position D1E.
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
Announce that you will be closing in 5min.
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
Announce that you are now closed.
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
A pilot requests a frequency change from GND to TWR when they have reached their assigned departure runway. What alias command would you do to send information to this pilot informing them that they are expected to switch to TWR in this situation without prompting or authorization to do so?
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
Using the ZOB alias command, private message the selected aircraft asking for their FAA equipment suffix code and provides a link to a tutorial showing them how to determine their code.
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
Using a ZOB alias command, private message the selected aircraft advising them that their N-number format seems to be incorrect and links them to the FAA site to help them figure out how to reconnect with a correctly formatted callsign.
TEXT TO PILOTS-General
Using a ZOB alias command, private message the selected aircraft advising them that their air-carrier callsign format seems to be incorrect and links them to the FAA site to help them figure out how to reconnect with a correctly formatted callsign.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Clearance Delivery
Inform an aircraft that their readback is correct.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Clearance Delivery
Issue a CRAFT clearance as filed with an initial altitude of 10,000. If departure is online, their ATC Position ID is D1E. End the root command with a U if departure is offline. .tCraftAf 10k D1E
TEXT TO PILOTS-Clearance Delivery
Issue a CRAFT clearance with a full route and an initial altitude of 10,000. If departure is online, their ATC Position ID is D1E. End the root command with a U if departure is offline.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Clearance Delivery
Issue a CRAFT clearance with the HHOWE4, LNCON as the endpoint, and issue Climb Via SID. If departure is online, their ATC Position ID is D1E. End the root command with a U if departure is offline.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Clearance Delivery
Issue a CRAFT clearance with the HHOWE4, LNCON as the endpoint, and issue Climb Via SID, except maintain 10k. If departure is online, their ATC Position ID is D1E. End the root command with a U if departure is offline.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Ground Control
Issue taxi instructions to runway 18 via A, B, C and advise the aircraft to "use caution, a united B737 pushing back near B".
TEXT TO PILOTS-Ground Control
Issue taxi instructions to parking via A B C.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Local Control
Clear the selected aircraft to takeoff on RWY 19L.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Local Control
Clear the selected aircraft to land on RWY 19L.
TEXT TO PILOTS-RADAR - General
Instruct the selected aircraft to squawk an assigned code and ident.
TEXT TO PILOTS-RADAR - General
Advise the selected aircraft they are RADAR Contact.
TEXT TO PILOTS-RADAR - General
Advise the selected aircraft they are RADAR Contact with a position relative to DXO.
TEXT TO PILOTS-RADAR - General
Instruct the selected aircraft to fly heading 180.
TEXT TO PILOTS-RADAR - General
Instruct the selected aircraft to turn left heading 180 or instruct them to turn right.
TEXT TO PILOTS-RADAR - General
Advise the selected aircraft that their RADAR services are terminated.
TEXT TO PILOTS-RADAR - General
Advise the selected aircraft that they are leaving your airspace and that their radar services are terminated.
TEXT TO PILOTS-RADAR - General
Instruct the selected aircraft to climb or descend and maintain FL180
TEXT TO PILOTS-Departure
Instruct the selected aircraft to hold for release.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Departure
Issue a Release-For-Departure clearance that includes a 10min void time from the current time and an advisory to contact the your no later than 15min of intentions if not off in time.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Approach
Issue a standard PTAC given the relative position to KPTK, heading 060 and 2.7k to fly until established and then the clearance to fly the ILS approach for RWY 9R.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Approach
Advise the selected aircraft of their position relative to their destination and then asks them to report the field in sight.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Approach
Clear the selected aircraft for the visual approach to runway 9R or to KPTK.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Enroute
Issue a crossing restriction to the pilot for SLT.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Enroute
Issue a crossing restriction to the pilot for PSB when not landing KLGA.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Enroute
Issue a crossing restriction to the pilot for SLT when landing KLGA.
TEXT TO PILOTS-Enroute
Issue a crossing restriction to the pilot for CUTTA when PIT is landing West.
FE-BUDDY-In-Scope Reference
Get the airport information such as FAA & ICAO codes, Name, Elevation, Towered status, the Responsible ARTCC, and ASOS frequency for ERI.
FE-BUDDY-In-Scope Reference
Get the NAVAID information such as ID, Frequency, Name, and Type for (EWC) ELLWOOD CITY VOR/DME.
FE-BUDDY-In-Scope Reference
Get the 3LID and Telephony of the air-carrier (MBR) BRAZILIAN NAVY.
FE-BUDDY-Data Display
In your ERAM window, display all the fixes, including NAVAIDs and airports, for the airway J70.
FE-BUDDY-Data Display
In your ERAM window, display all the fixes, including NAVAIDs, for the HHOWE procedure out of DTW
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
Go to the PTK airport Takeoff Minimums, ODP, and DVA (TM) page.
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
Go to the GEU airport Diverse Vector Area page.
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
Go to the DTW airport Hot Spots (HS) page.
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
Go to the FNT airport Land and Hold Short (LAHSO) page.
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
Go to the CLE airport Airport Diagram (APD) page.
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
Go to the CGF BRWNZ arriavl page (any page number).
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
The SPOKANE departure out of GEG does not have a computer code assigned to it. Go to the page for this departure (any page number). Hint: First 5 characters of name.
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
Go to the IAP page for any of these airport procedures:
  • DTW ILS OR LOC RWY 03R
  • DTW ILS OR LOC RWY 21L
  • DTW RNAV (RNP) W 22R
  • D98 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
FE-BUDDY-Chart Recall
Go to any of the following Charted Visual Approach page for the given airports:
HFD-River visual
RSW-Bay visual
OGG-Smoke Stack visual