KSMO ATC - Training server

[Chopmaster]

KSMO ground and tower will be open for arrivals departures and pattern work!

[Rob_M]

Hi there, the best way to let the community know when you’re open and practicing ATC is to create a tracking as described below. Good luck!

A Guide To Creating An ATC Tracking Thread

A Guide To Creating An ATC Tracking Thread Hello everyone today I will be going over how to make a ATC tracking thread because recently more people have been posting in the improper format. 1. Title A proper title has many things your name, what it is and what airport you are open or closed at the Tracking thread below is a good example. 2. What airport? Once you have your title sorted you have to decide what airport you are going to service for this session good airports are ones w…

[BT_HANDLES]

Hey, are you still open, I can swing by

[Chopmaster]

still here! probably will be for at least another hour!

[BT_HANDLES]

I’m the one in the pattern

[Chopmaster]

ah that would make sense

[BT_HANDLES]

After I’m done expect feedback if you would like.

[Chopmaster]

i would appreciate it!

[BT_HANDLES]

Feedback (6O-SMA)
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• [02:16:38] this is when I called in for a transition, you gave me 2500ft for it. This is incorrect transition for this airport. To figure out the transition (Airport elevation + 2500ft than round to the nearest 500th) so in this case it would be 3000ft.

• [02:17:55] this is when I called inbound for touch n go. When a aircraft calls inbound they will always need a
  Pattern Entry. In this case you should’ve responded with “6O-SMA Enter right downwind runway 21” than clear me for the option.

• [02:22:11] unnecessary “say intentions” here I’m already remaining in the pattern, so after my touch n go you just gotta clear me again.

Adding to that clearance, you gave me another traffic direction (Make right/Left traffic) you only need to give a traffic direction on the first clearance.

• [02:26:53] no need to give me a pattern entry when I’m already remaining in the pattern, like I said just give me a new clearance after my touch n go.

• [02:28:52] after that you cleared me to land, you should’ve cleared me for the option since I was in the pattern.

• [02:31:30] On the runway exit command, it was too late, you gave it to me at 35kts (Aim for 70-60kts)

Note: you don’t need to wait that long on my clearances, you can clear earlier.

That’s all for me today, thanks for the service, @Chopmaster 💯

Btw if you look at the first comment, (@Rob_M) it gives instructions on how to make a better tracking thread, which will help attract more people to attend. I would recommend following it, please and thank you

[Chopmaster]

thank you for the feedback! ill keep working and studying the handbook!

[BT_HANDLES]

No problem, make sure to tag me next time you open. I’ll try my best to come by again!!!