Andrew Heath

A: POSCON's virtual environment mirrors real-world weather patterns by using up-to-date global forecasts. These forecasts are based on actual observations and are refreshed every three hours to ensure accuracy. The system smartly adjusts weather conditions for each aircraft's location in real-time, providing a realistic and dynamic flying experience.

POSCON uses a bulletin system to disseminate generic and specific information to its users. Information contained in bulletins: May be temporary and/or time critical in nature, thus is separated from other policies and not immediately incorporated into the policy manual. Eventually will either be incorporated into policies or cancelled at the discretion of POSCON management. Must be treated a policy unless advised otherwise within the bulletin. May be used to explain a policy or procedure prior to implementation. May provide additional background reference information that supplements a policy or procedure. May be used to clarify existing policies and/or procedures.

Users demonstrate honesty on POSCON by maintaining their integrity and upholding a set of moral principles. Behavior that can be characterized by deceitfulness is the antithesis of honesty and will not be tolerated on POSCON venues.

Users demonstrate empathy for one another by having patience and understanding. POSCON attracts a whole spectrum of experience levels and the ability to be tolerant of someone who may not know as much as you is a core value of POSCON. Behavior that can be characterized as lacking restraint or unempathetic will not be tolerated on POSCON venues.

Users demonstrate responsibility on POSCON by behaving in a way that adheres to our policies and procedures. In addition, users who are responsible are also accountable for their actions. Failure to admit errors, concede when wrong, or refusing to comply with our policies is the antithesis of responsibility and is not tolerated on POSCON venues.

In addition to the policies outlined in 6.2, user created content must also comply with applicable policies in: User Agreement Content Creators Content Guidelines Discord

Users demonstrate respect for one another by having due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, achievements, or traditions of others. In addition, users who are respectful are also courteous. Behavior that can be characterized as egotistical (know-it-alls), narcissistic, rude, or aggressive is the antithesis of respect and this type of behavior will not be tolerated on POSCON venues.

POSCON membership is a privilege, NOT a right. This is not a public utility and members do not have any special government-issued rights. Other than avoiding cases of discrimination, POSCON has no special responsibility when it comes to allowing members access to the network.

There are two types of Real-World Verification Badges available to users on POSCON: "RW Pilot" - This badge identifies a user who has achieved a high level of experience as a real-world pilot. Eligibility includes those users who possess an Air Transport Pilot license or equivalent. "RW ATC" - This badge identifies a user who has achieved a high level of experience as a real-world ATC. Eligibility includes those users who possess an Air Traffic Control Specialist license or equivalent. Basically, any air traffic controller that has achieved at least one real-world solo position certification is eligible. "RW ATC / Pilot" - This badge identifies a user who has achieved both of the above.

Those users who wish to apply for the Real-World Verification Badge must send an email to [email protected] and provide our team with the following details: The type of badge you are applying for (pilot or ATC) Your full name as it appears on the real-world license Real-world license number Your POSCON ID Either a picture/scan of the license (address can be redacted) OR a link to a publicly accessible website where the information can be verified by our team NOTE: If you possess both an ATP and an ATC Specialist license (or equivalent), make sure to include both so we can indicate your status.

The Real-World Verification Badge is an optional feature used to identify those individuals that have achieved a certain level of real-world status in aviation. The badge is completely optional, but POSCON encourages all users who meet the eligibility requirements to apply. Once approved, the badge will be displayed next to a user's name throughout the HQ. The purpose of the badge is to legitimize the accuracy of comments, forum posts, and other content created by those users as they discuss real-world aviation topics.

The following policies apply to all operations that are conducted at an Uncontrolled Airfield or in Uncontrolled Airspace. 3c.3.2 Early Contact Attempts. In some cases it may be operationally beneficial to establish communications early with a pilot entering Controlled Airspace from Uncontrolled Airspace. If it is deemed to be operationally beneficial, then ATC may make one early attempt to contact the pilot either via CPDLC or on Guard so long as the pilot is within 50 NM of entering the lateral boundary of Controlled Airspace. The pilot can choose to ignore the contact request without retribution; however, if the pilot does establish communication with ATC, then the pilot is responsible for maintaining two-way communication. 3c.3.3 Unresponsive Pilots. The procedure found in 3c.2.2 maybe be used. There are two exceptions to this rule: If the pilot's TOD (as calculated from published procedures using the 3 to 1 ratio) is located outside of Controlled Airspace, then these procedures may be initiated no earlier than the calculated TOD. If the pilot will enter Controlled Airspace in conflict with other traffic (e.g. dead-heat tie to the same destination airport), then these procedures may be initiated no earlier than 3 minutes prior to the ATC's boundary.