This post was needed. Thanks for taking the time to create one 🌷
I’ve seen a lot of tracking threads and have flown for a lot of people that are now IFATCs. From my experience, a few pointers in addition to this great post.
Write the top post of your thread in a friendly and inviting way.
For example:
Welcome to my ATC tracking thread. I am practicing my ATC skills and want to invite you to visit my airport when I’m open. Your feedback would be most welcome. Thanks in advance for visiting.
Best regards
There’s no point in specifying the airport you’re opening in your top thread, because you don’t always open the same airport.
Next time you open
Every time you open, reply to your own thread, make sure you specify where you will open, for how long you will open, and invite pilots to come along.
Don’t close earlier than you said you would.
Be friendly and thankful
Pilot do take the time to spawn and fly for you. I think it’s good practice to thank every pilot who takes the time to provide good and critical feedback.
Don’t apologize for your mistakes
I often see trainee ATCs apologizing for any errors they have made. Don’t. You’re learning; you’re supposed to make mistakes.