Andrew Heath

POSCON Content Creators are expected to always behave in a professional manner while on the Network or producing content that represents the Network. While POSCON’s core components are no longer in the beta stage, there will always be parts of the Network that are under active development. As such, POSCON Content Creators shall use their voices in a positive manner when experiencing any kind of bug while using our software. This means that POSCON Content Creators will not accentuate issues encountered while using the Network, but instead remind viewers of the proper procedure for bug reporting.

POSCON is not responsible if the content produced is in violation of any guideline set by the platforms used. When creating POSCON content, POSCON Content Creators must have “POSCON” in the title of their stream or video. For example: "[POSCON] Group flight from EDDP to EFHK!" Having it in your title will enable the HQ to recognize your stream and link it to the Live Map: It is not required, but we recommend that POSCON Content Creators make a simple bot command or have information about POSCON in the description of their stream or video. For example, on Twitch you can use “!poscon” as a bot command that returns in chat:

The policies contained within this section only apply to those content creators (i.e. streamers and video producers) that have been officially recognized by the POSCON Directors as affiliated POSCON Content Creators. Affiliated POSCON Content Creators can be identified by: A special Discord role within our affiliated POSCON Discord servers. Yellow aircraft icons on our Live Map. Their posts in #poscon-streams (a channel reserved for POSCON Content Creators). Additionally, when a POSCON Content Creator streams with "POSCON" in the title of the stream, their stream link will appear in the left side-bar menu that opens when their aircraft icon on the Live Map is selected. For policies regarding unaffiliated content creators, please see Guidelines and the User Agreement.

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Hi, please update to Launcher 1.0.2 and X-Plane 1.1.1, should solve your issues. Let us know! Thanks

As defined by the Glossary, a Virtual Operator is any not-for-profit organization, external to POSCON, that conducts scheduled or otherwise routine virtual aviation related operations. To be classified as a Virtual Operator, these organizations must consist of five or more members and have a publicly accessible website. Restrictions Virtual Operators that do not hold a POSCON Air Operating Certificate (AOC) shall not receive any promotion of any kind on any POSCON venue. This means group flights and events organized by the Virtual Operator, even if they are to be conducted on the POSCON Network, shall not be advertised publicly by any POSCON Member, Division, or Sub-Division. An exception to this rule can be made for charitable events at the discretion of the President. Email approval needs to be obtained from the President before promotion may commence. Requirements All Virtual Operators that are issued a POSCON AOC must: Have clear language on their website that points users to instructions on how to register and connect to POSCON. Have the POSCON logo clearly visible and labeled as a "partner" logo and it must link to the POSCON website. Have a way for POSCON to associate user IDs with members from the Virtual Operator.

A. The certificate holder conducting 14 CFR Part 121 operations shall use the sources of aviation weather information described in this operations specification. B. The following sources of weather are approved for all operations: For operations within the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, A010 automatically authorizes the use of the NWS (National Weather Service) or a source approved by the NWS to provide weather reports within the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. Sources approved by the NWS can be found in Volume 3, Chapter 26, Section 1, paragraph 3-2048. These specific sources do not have to be listed in A010. Virtual Operators are automatically authorized to use the POSCON live map (weather layer) for adverse weather detection and avoidance. Virtual Operators are automatically authorized to use METARs, TAFs, ATISes, ASOSs, and AWOSs provided by POSCON through our services APIs. C. The following are other approved weather sources: None _______________________________________ 1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department. 2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations. Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec A010 Aviation Weather Information [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/26/2021 [3] AMENDMENT #: N/A DATE: 2021.12.26 16:14Z 3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph. Digitally signed by Steven Allen, President [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2021.12.26 16:14Z

Hi, please check to see if this is still an issue with Launcher version 1.0.1

This subparagraph should be used to identify each additional weather source approved for the certificate holder.

The following sources of weather are approved for all operations: For operations within the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, A010 automatically authorizes the use of the NWS (National Weather Service) or a source approved by the NWS to provide weather reports within the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. Sources approved by the NWS can be found in Volume 3, Chapter 26, Section 1, paragraph 3-2048. These specific sources do not have to be listed in A010. Virtual Operators are automatically authorized to use the POSCON live map (weather layer) for adverse weather detection and avoidance. Virtual Operators are automatically authorized to use METARs, TAFs, ATISes, ASOSs, and AWOSs provided by POSCON through our services APIs.

The systems described or referenced in this paragraph are used by the certificate holder to obtain, maintain, and distribute current aeronautical data for the airports it uses: Navigraph Skyvector _______________________________________ 1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department. 2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations. Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec A009 Airport Aeronautical Data [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/26/2021 [3] AMENDMENT #: N/A DATE: 2021.12.26 11:05Z 3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph. Digitally signed by Steven Allen, President [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2021.12.26 11:05Z

I think the idea is that we don't want the ATIS from X-Plane being used if you are connected to the network because ATC may have different information for you. The problem is that the ATIS/ASOS/AWOS we were providing previously had a bug in the system and we had to take it offline indefinitely until such time as we can make repairs. I expect we will have ATIS/ASOS/AWOS working in the next couple of months. Apologize for the inconvenience.

A. The following persons will act as Points of Contact between POSCON and the certificate holder: Steven Allen President B. Primary POC is designated in accordance with subparagraph A. _______________________________________ 1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department. 2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations. Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec A007 Other Designated Persons [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/25/2021 [3] AMENDMENT #: N/A DATE: 2021.12.25 21:36Z 3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph. Digitally signed by Steven Allen, President [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2021.12.25 21:36Z

Trends in violations and fines over a period of time will result in punitive action taken against the certificated Virtual Operator. These measures include individual Ops Spec revocation or Air Operating Certificate revocation. Ops Spec Revocation Policy Three or more violations of the same Ops Spec within a period of 90 days or less or more than six within 365 days will result in revocation. Once removed, an Ops Spec can be reapplied for after 30 days. Air Operating Certificate Revocation Policy Three fines within 365 days will result in Air Operating Certificate revocation. Once removed, an Air Operating Certificate can be reapplied for after 60 days.

Adding Ops Specs In order to add an additional Ops Spec to an Air Operating Certificate, the Virtual Operator POC needs to email the Manager of AOC and make the request. An abbreviated version of the procedure outlined in Obtaining an Air Operating Certificate will be used to approve the new Ops Specs. Modifying or Removing Ops Specs To modify or remove Ops Spec, simply email the Manager of AOC. Depending on the modification, the Manager of AOC may require an abbreviated version of the procedure outlined in Obtaining an Air Operating Certificate be used to approve the modification. Mandatory Ops Specs cannot be removed.

In order to maintain the Air Operating Certificate on POSCON, Virtual Operators must be vigilant to ensure that their membership complies with their authorized Ops Specs while conducting operations on the Network. POSCON Ops Inspectors will randomly audit Virtual Operators' members to ensure that they are complying with the Ops Specs and if they are found in violation, will issue violations. Violations The following applies to Ops Spec violations: Violations only apply to deviations from Ops Specs. Each violation discovered will be documented in an internal POSCON database and a copy of the violation will be emailed to the primary Point of Contact (POC) at the Virtual Operator. Ops Inspectors can only audit up to 90 days in the past. Fines Once the Virtual Operator has cumulatively reached a total of five Ops Spec violations, 20 Quality Points will be removed from every member of the Virtual Operator. Self-Disclosure If a Virtual Operator self-discloses a violation to Manager of AOC before Ops Inspectors discover the violation through an audit, then the violation shall be forgiven. This forgiveness can only occur once for each Ops Spec per 365 days.

The process of Virtual Operators obtaining an Air Operating Certificate from POSCON consists of four phases: Application Review Process Probation Period Approval Application Please see the category Application Process for more information. Review Process After the application is received, the Manager of AOC will be tasked with reviewing the requested Ops Specs. This process is different for each Virtual Operator, but often times it will consist of the Manager of AOC asking the Virtual Operator to produce sufficient evidence demonstrating how the Ops Specs requested have been conducted successfully in the past or a proposal of how the Ops Specs requested will be conducted in the future. Probation Period If the Manager of AOC approves of the the proposed Ops Specs, the Virtual Operator is issued a Temporary Operating Certificate (TOC), which is valid for a period no longer than 90 days. During this probationary period, the Virtual Operator is permitted to conduct operations on POSCON in accordance with their Ops Specs. POSCON Ops Inspectors will observe the Virtual Operator closely to determine whether they are in compliance with all requested Ops Specs. Two orders can be issued during the Probation Period: Revision Order: If the Ops Inspectors find that minor adjustments are needed to the requested Ops Specs in order for the Virtual Operator to remain in compliance, the Manager of AOC will issue an Revision Order. In this order, it will be clearly outline what aspects of the Ops Specs that require changing. The Virtual Operator will be notified of this order and will be expected to comply within 30 days. In this case, the TOC can be extended at the discretion of the Manager of AOC, but not to exceed the original 90 days plus an additional 30 days. Cease and Desist Order: If the Ops Inspectors determine that major adjustments are needed to the requested Ops Specs in order for the Virtual Operator to remain in compliance, the Manager of AOC will issue a Cease and Desist Order. The TOC will be revoked and the Virtual Operator must immediately end operations on the POSCON Network. In this case, the application process is over and the Virtual Operator must wait a minimum of 60 days before reapplying. Approval If the Ops Inspectors find minimal issues during the Probation Period and all applicable Revision Orders have been completed satisfactorily, then the Manager of AOC will grant a POSCON Air Operating Certificate. The Air Operating Certificate is valid until surrendered by the Virtual Operator or revoked by POSCON.