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Minor Consent Form.pdf Potential members between ages 13 and 16 years old need to have a completed parental consent form on file with POSCON before their account is activated. The name of the minor given on the consent form must match the name associated with the POSCON account. Please have a parent or guardian complete the form and then deliver to POSCON via one of the following methods: Electronic Mail Delivery The consent form may be submitted via email, under the following conditions: The form is printed, signed, and scanned in the PDF format. The parent or guardian submits the form using their email account. The email address associated with the POSCON account is added to the body of the email that contains the scanned consent form. If all conditions are met, email the completed form to [email protected] Standard Mail Delivery Alternatively, the consent form may be submitted via standard mail. In addition to the other required fields, please ensure that the email address associated with the POSCON account is written on the top of this form and then mail to the following address: Positive Control LLC 2803 Philadelphia Pike, Ste 101 Claymont, DE 19703

The POSCON Network is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all its members. We are cognizant that younger people may want to participate in this platform and thus we have taken additional precautions to ensure their safety. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Minor Membership In order to be a member of POSCON, you must be at least 16 years of age or older. Users between the ages 13 and 16 need parental consent to join and participate in POSCON. Users under the age of 13 are not permitted to join or participate in POSCON.

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5g.5.1 Overview. Unlike other positions at POSCON, Division Managers are selected by the Director of Operations, but must be certified by the Division membership. 5g.5.2 Criteria. Division Managers are selected based on three things: Merit - How much has the candidate contributed to the development of the Division? Personality - How likable is the candidate? Are they respected by their peers? Can they communicate and work well with a team? Availability - How much time can the candidate dedicate to this position? Leadership - How well can they organize, manage, and inspire a team? In addition to the above, candidates must meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in Management > Duties & Responsibilities > Division Manager. 5g.5.3 Process. The selection process shall be conducted as follows: The respective Air Operations Manager shall create a public job posting for Division Manager and accept applications for a minimum of two weeks. After the application window has closed, the respective Air Operations Manager has up to two weeks to conduct in-person interviews and recommend the best candidate(s) to the Director of Operations. The Director of Operations shall take no more than one week to select the best candidate from those recommended by the respective Air Operations Manager. Certification Vote. Once selected by the Director of Operations, and if there are more than five eligible voting members in the Division, then the respective Air Operations Manager shall oversee a certification vote of the newly selected Division Manager. The vote shall be conducted anonymously and as follows: Only those members who have been Division members for more than six months sequentially are eligible to participate. The vote must commence within two days after the Director of Operations makes his/her selection. Votes shall be accepted for at least one week, but no longer than two weeks after the vote commences. The selectee must receive two-thirds majority vote in favor to be deemed certified by the eligible Division members. Those selectees not meeting this threshold shall be discarded for a minimum of one term. The results of the vote shall be posted so that all Division members can see. If there are not enough eligible voters in a Division or if only two or less votes are cast, then the Director of Operations may appoint a Division Manager without a certification vote. 5g.5.4 Sub-Division Managers. Unlike Division Managers, Sub-Division Managers do not have to comply with the process outlined above. Instead, Sub-Division Managers are appointed by the Division Manager, but they still need to meet criteria outline above. In addition, candidates must meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in Management > Duties & Responsibilities > Sub-Division Manager.

5g.4.1 Holding Multiple Positions. See Management > General > Holding Multiple Positions 5g.4.2 Administration. All POSCON Divisions are overseen by the Director of Operations. The duties and responsibilities of vacant positions shall be filled in accordance with Management > General > Vacant Positions. Air Operations Managers, who report directly to the Director of Operations, oversee groups of Divisions with similar regional, operational, and/or training characteristics. Air Operations Managers are appointed by the Director of Operations. Division Managers, who report to their respective Air Operations Manager, oversee any applicable Sub-Divisions. Division Managers are selected by the Director of Operations based on the recommendation of the respective Air Operations Manager. In most cases, the Division Manager selectee must be certified by the local Division membership through a vote. Division Managers are restricted to terms no longer than 12 months. At the end of each term, the Division Manager Selection process outlined below must be conducted. Division Managers may serve for multiple terms. Each Division is authorized to have a staff team that report directly to the Division Manager, but also communicate and coordinate with their respective Network Managers regarding Network sanctioned initiatives. The Division staff team may consist of the following positions: Flight Instructor(s) ATC Instructor(s) Events Coordinator(s) Facility Data Specialist(s) NOTE: If a "Lead" is specified for any of the above positions, then that person is responsible for the quality of the work product produced by the team. Sub-Division Managers, who report directly to their respective Division Manager, oversee their respective Sub-Division. Sub-Division Managers are appointed by their respective Division Manager. 5g.4.4 Meetings. Division staff meetings are required and must comply with Management > General > Meetings.

A: Email [email protected] with your POSCON ID and current email, along with the email you want it updated to and our support team will update your account.

A: Our Changelog on the website gives the most up to date information on what<s going on with development.

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A: POSCON only supports Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Mac, Linux, and older versions of Windows are not currently supported.

In order to understand many of the other features of POSCON, it is important to describe the two types of connection modes that exist on the POSCON Network: Ghost mode and Live mode. Ghost mode is a connected server mode that allows a user to observe. In this mode, the user is invisible to pilot users and muted for all users but can still see and hear everyone else participating in the live mode. This mode is extremely useful for pilots that are just starting out and getting the hang of things. NOTE: An aircraft model from the Live mode that is within 20 meters of a ghosted aircraft is automatically deleted until the Live mode model exits the 20 meter protection zone, then it will reappear. This feature was introduced to support a shared cockpit experience. Live mode is a connected server mode that allows a user to be visible and audible to all users, but even in the live mode you cannot see or hear ghosted users. The exception to this is that air traffic controllers have a special filter setting on the Radar Client that allows them to see ghosted users. Additionally, all users can see ghosted users on the Live Map located on the POSCON Headquarters website.

A: The feedback system is a way for users to “grade” the performance of fellow users. It is also a way for POSCON to determine the strengths and weaknesses of our users. Submitting feedback is never required but is highly recommended as it helps in the learning and development process of the POSCON membership. In order to leave feedback about a user, simply navigate to the Live Map located on the POSCON Headquarters website, click on a pilot or ATC, a side-bar will open where you can click on the “Feedback” button, and then you will be directed to form that you need to complete. When leaving feedback, be as detailed as fair and detailed about the encounter as possible. Here are some example scenarios when submitting feedback may be warranted: If you felt a pilot or air traffic controller lacked knowledge critical to their position or rank. If someone transmitted non-critical information on a frequency designated for air traffic services. If you felt that an air traffic controller became overwhelmed or lost positive control of a situation. And more importantly, don’t forget to leave positive feedback when someone does a good job! Once feedback is submitted, it is reviewed by a team of professional Moderators and deidentified before being sent to the receiving user. Moderators use a series of tools to help them judge accountability during the review process such as replays and voice recordings. We do have some basic Feedback Policies that must be complied with, so make sure you review those before submitting feedback.

A: There are only a few ways of earning POSCON Points currently implemented: Earning Points: Receiving positive feedback will earn you Quality Points (the amount is dependent on the rating). Positive feedback is defined as a feedback receiving an “Excellent” or “Good” score. Moderators can also award points as a result of an “Okay” feedback rating if they feel inclined to do so. Completing computer-based training modules will earn you Quality Points (the amount is dependent on the CBT). Filing and activating a flight plan will earn the pilot Reliability Points. This feature is available automatically in both the live and ghost modes. If flying a trig leg using the Trips System, Reliability Points will be awarded based on the length of the flight. ATC also have the ability to earn Reliability Points through the ATC booking system. Losing Points: Both Pilots and ATC can lose Quality Points by receiving negative feedback. Negative feedback is defined as a feedback receiving a “Poor” or “Terrible” score. Moderators can also subtract points as a result of an “Okay” feedback rating if they feel inclined to do so. ATC can lose Reliability Points for a number of different reasons (reference the ATC Scheduling Policy). Some examples include: Failing to book and signing into a position Modifying the start time of a booking Cancelling a booking No showing a booking Finishing early Other methods for losing POSCON Points will be implemented in later beta releases.

A: The user ranking system is essentially an online reputation system that ensures quality is maintained throughout all network activity. POSCON determines pilot and air traffic controller ranks by analyzing a variety of sources, including feedback from other members. These rankings are based on POSCON Points, which are categorized into Quality and Reliability. Quality Points are those points that are earned by demonstrating excellent operating procedures and professionalism while connected to POSCON. Reliability Points are those points that are earned by being an active participant in online activities such as showing up for scheduled flights, being on time, etc. Each category is averaged to form the user’s total ranking and a user’s rank on the network enables eligibility for various benefits such as eligibility to apply for staff positions and eligibility to participate in special network sanctioned events. Points can be accrued while connected to POSCON in both the live and ghost modes. Points can be lost in any mode. An exception to this is you cannot lose points until you connect at least once in the live mode. Periodically, POSCON will reset all users' points in order to level the playing field. After these resets, all users’ ranks remain in place, but since all point spreads have been cleared, users’ must defend their ranks by flying and earning points once again. You can view your score by visiting the Leaderboard (use the User Experience button to toggle between Pilot and ATC) or you can view your score on your user profile page.