I was recently at KJFK on TS2 when I noticed that before I pushed back, Ground had told me to taxi to a closed runway, and cross another runway. Afterwards, Tower (different person) pinged me on the taxiway (nowhere near the hold short line) and then told me to contact Tower (them) when I was already tuned. I think there needs to be some level of ATC certification on the Training server, like after watching ATC tutorials by @Tyler_Shelton and @Mark_Denton, they enter a code given to them which lets them control. I think this would benefit the Training Server community and would help teach upcoming ATC.
The Training Server is called the Training server for a reason: it’s a place for people to practice their skills and improve. Having strict requirements and certifications to participate in the Training Server would defeat its purpose.
As your issue with ATC occurred on the Training Server, there’s not much that can be done. If you prefer a more realistic experience, come fly on the Expert Server! :)
Additionally, users on the Training Server wishing to take the next step in ATC can watch the community tutorials, contact a trainer/recruiter, etc.
I understand that it’s the training server, but I think minimal certification should be required. I also prefer TS because there is worldwide ATC daily
This has been bought up many times over the years. It’s just not going to work out. People feel robbed just from not having access to the expert server due to violations so imagine if TS required a test.
Red means the winds are not favorable. But the controller has to take into account the wind speed, direction, and the size of the aircraft. If the wind shifts in real life they don’t stop everything unless it is drastic enough.
There have been a plethora of threads talking about tests. The server requirements have changed for training so the grade has increased. However since there is no ATC on casual, the training server is where people, well, train.
If the controller is part of the forum often they’ll put “IFC” as part of their name. If such is the case you can find them here. If not there is no hope