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OFFICIAL BUSINESS
VATSIM ASIA REGION REPORT Q2/2020
Executive Summary
Asia has shown it has potential for continuous growth for once more. The “continuous improvement project” is running since late Q1-early Q2, aiming to further develop communities in various aspects. Examples are, technical development regarding sites of specific vACCs, initialization of a test platform
similar to HQ according the needs of specific Divisions (updates in future reports), sector file updates etc. Community wise, with new staff appointments
and vACC constitutions. Communication wise, with introduction of VATASIA Discord server, so now all Division and vACC staff members have the chance to
interact in real time. Initially this Discord server is being used for staff only and we are looking the potential to open specific channels for all members of
Asia. All Divisions, except VATWA, which is in search for suitable members for key staff positions, have a full staff board. The Region, as well as the local
community, supports VATWA Division to strategic moves that will enhance operations. Currently progressing in terms of ATC training, new member
retention, building communities. India vACC acting Director is bringing the vACC in balance and with proper assistance from local members India starts to
grow again. Activity has been increased to an extent with regular events, ATC coverage and group flights. New controllers graduated and training sessions
are organized. Pakistan vACC back to growth with a new vACC Director being appointed soon (with more info on this topic at the next Report). Sri Lanka &
Maldives VACC got their first Iron Mic award and new controllers make their appearance online giving life to the FIRs. Moreover, SRM has new staff
members appointed. VATSEA continuous the series of Light Up VATSEA events bringing all FIRs online with a variety of focus airports. There is a big increase
on ATC training, ATC coverage and each week CPTs are organized, with new controllers graduating. vACCs with less or not stable activity over past quarters,
have met substantial growth with support of local staff and members. Examples to name a few are VCL, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore.
VATROC organizes regular events with neighboring FIRs-vACCs. Training is provided according to needs with currently new ATC students joining. VATPRC
starring this quarter with a series of popular events “Tour of China 2020” with multi-legs across the Division each week for the summer season and more regular weekly events. VATJPN has established the well known “East meets West” event with 4 featured airports and a vital part of new signup members Beginner’s event, which takes place every third Saturday and LOOK EAST! Event, in total of 9 events. ATC activity is boosted the last quarter with new and old inactive members joining. In addition, 17 new P1 rated members. VATKOR could not be missed from the list of successful Divisions, with full ATC
coverage, ATC training and monthly events. Communication plays a vital role and is well established not only among the vACC-Division-Region chain with all
Divisions of Asia, but also early signups up to experienced members receive proper ATC training and guidance according to needs. All Divisions operate
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normally. The intra-Division communication is brought up to an upgraded level the last 6-9 months, with regular updates of new member’s appointments, rating upgrades, events coordination, announcements and much more. The “Specialists of ATC” Project has been growing with 40+ members and various Iron Mic achievements within Asia. We will start looking for expansion and partnership with other FIRs, possibly outside of Asia too. The Regional
organizational map is under review by the RD into creating specific support departments/positions according the needs of our community growth. This
includes ticket support. Planning and implementation into stages until the end of 2020.
Administrative Report
Summary of administrative report.
1.0 Staffing
Ali Abbas resigned as India vACC Director. Acting Director for the vACC is Brodie Murdoch (VATWA2).
2.0 Technical
A fault on the Regional Helpdesk was spotted, regarding email notifications with the creation of a new ticket . This was repaired
with minor impact to ticket response causing some delays. We are monitoring the system. The Regional Helpdesk is set up and
sends emails to staff and members upon creation of tickets. There is a continuous effort to provide support on HQ as well, with
good overall results.
The Specialists of ATC project: Registration forms establishment, Discord server establishment, contact details available,
continuous support to all requests and questions, achievements page section added, statistics section added.
3.0 Membership
3.1 New Members
This Quarter VATSIM Asia had 1442 new records signed up. Increased by 27% since last Quarter (Q1/2020) and also
increased by 48 % with last year respective quarter (Q2/2019) .
3.2 Transfers
There have been 27 transfers for this Quarter.
3.3 Other
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None to report at this time.
4.0 Conflict Resolution Trends
NIL
5.0 VA/SOA Matters
NIL
6.0 Additional Matters
No additional matters to report.
Operational Report
Summary of operational report.
1.0 Region Activity
Steady and frequent overall ATC presence. Increased local pilot activity. Increased intercontinental pilot activity.
2.0 Air Traffic Control Training
Increased ATC training at VATKOR-VATSEA-VATPRC-VATJPN-VATWA. Increase of new controllers. More information at the
attached Division Reports and corresponding data.
3.0 Operational Projects
The Specialists of ATC Project continuous its growth and Iron Mic achievements at various FIRs of Asia.
4.0 Events & Meetings
Separate and joined meetings with VATSEA and VATWA. Current and future development plans, this includes but not limits to
events, training, web systems.
5.0 Additional Operational Matters
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VATASIA new discord server. Aiming to bring communities closer and start interacting on real time. Currently used by staff
members across Asia Region.
6.0 Additional Matters
Establishment of development plans for VATSEA and VATWA. Sector files for all VATWA FIRs are being developed. Overall
completion 80%. Estimated to be released in August 2020. Group flights and ATC activity has showed increase in comparison with
Q3/2019, Q4/2019 and Q1/2020. India vACC /SRM vACC: New ATC candidates are being trained. New ATC candidates promoted for
India and Sri Lanka/Maldives.
SIGNATURES & ENDORSEMENTS
By digitally signing below, the Region Staff Member authorizing this report hereby testifies to its truthfulness to the best of their knowledge
and ability.
/s/______________ Date: 30th June 2020
Anastasios Stefopoulos,
Region Director VATSIM Asia
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The Specialists of ATC Project – Update
VATSIM Japan Division VATJPN - Division Director: Masaki Hasuike (1141450)
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Division VATROC - Division Director: Tzuhsiang Chao(1065234)
Member Retention
*VATSIM.NET:
New : 74
Total : 435
*VATJPN Web:
New : 68
Total : 2252
No staff changes.
ATC Training
QTD YTD 20
YTD
19
Var
(%) 2020 Q2, VATJPN Controllers : 102
(SUP=1, INS=5, C3=6, C1=19, S3=17, S2=14, S1=40)
ATC trainings were active in this term.
S1 5 7 10 70
S2 3 5 2 250
S3 1 1 2 50
C1 0 0 1 0
C3 - - - -
∑ 9 13 15 87 Pilot Training
VATJPN offers P1 exam in
Japanese.
2020 Q2, VATJPN P1-P5 pilots : 128
17 pilots have passed P1 written test in this quarter.
Operations Released AIRAC cycle 2006 sector files.
Events
“Beginner’s event”------------------------------------------------------------- 25/Apr/2020, 16/May/2020, 20/Jun/2020 “East Meets West” ------------------------------------------------------------- 24/Apr/2020, 27/May/2020, 24/Jun/2020 “LOOK EAST! : RJTT,RJAA - WMKK”(Malaysia vACC) ------------ 11/Apr/2020 “Spring Comes To The North : ZYTL - RJCC”(VATPRC) ------------- 18/Apr/2020 “Tokyo to Incheon : RJTT - RKSI”(VATKOR) --------------------------- 23/May/2020
Other Comments As in the previous term, the number of members has increased in this term.
One of the reasons is that not only new members have joined, but also senior members (e.g. CID : 8x, 9x) who were inactive have activated.
And the biggest reason which I think of is that we Japanese spent a lot of time in the house in April and May, because of the global
situation.
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Member Retention
No Change
ATC Training
QTD YTD20
YTD
19
Var (%) 9 people applied training and waiting for them to take the first exam.
4 on simulator
3 DEL OJT
1GND OJT
2 APP OJT
2 CTR OJT
5 INS/INS+
are in an active situation
S1 8 8 6 33
S2 2 2 2 0
S3 3 3 2 33
C1 1 1 1 0
C3 0 0 0 0
∑ 11 11 11 0 Pilot Training
N/A
Operations
Events
2020/05/02 Newbie’s night 2020/05/16 Taipei to Incheon
2020/05/30 Taipei – Hong Kong Twin Single Runway Ops.
Other Comments More ATC activities that were non-event.
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VATSEA Q2 2020 Division Report
2ST QUARTER 2020
Prepared by:
Isaac Tan
Deputy Division Director (VATSEA2)
VATSIM South East Asia
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Division Overview Q2 2020 has seen a tremendous increase in activity throughout the division.
All vACCs have been developing to improve performance and controller intake to accommodate the high-request.
At this time, VATSEA is looking to exit the VATME HQ system and create a shared HQ with VATSIM West Asia.
VATSEA will hold it’s third Light Up South East Asia Event on 27th June 2020, bringing all vACCs to be activated in VATSEA during our bi-annual event.
Division Staff Organization
Position Position Title Staff Name
VATSEA1 Division Director Eugene Lee
VATSEA2 Deputy Division Director Isaac Tan
VATSEA3 Training Director Hoo Jiong Sheng
VATSEA5 Pilot Training Director Vacant
VATSEA6 South East Asia FSS Director David Lee
VATSEA8 Events & Public Relations Director Ken Kwok
VATSEA9 Division Conflict Resolution Manager Ian Campomanes
Justin Tan has stepped down as VATSEA5 and assumed position as Deputy Director, Singapore vACC.
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Division Statistics
Rating Upgrades
Between 25 March 2020 to 21 June 2020, we had 60 passes and rating upgrades. Breakdown as follows:
Rating Upgrades Summary S1 S2 S3 C1 C3 Total
Hong Kong 8 0 0 0 1 9
Indonesia 8 6 2 3 0 19
Malaysia 0 2 2 1 0 5
Philippines 8 4 1 1 0 14
Singapore 3 0 1 0 0 4
Thailand 1 0 0 0 0 1
Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos 1 3 3 1 0 8
Total 29 15 9 6 1 60
Q2 2020 has seen an overall increase in rating upgrades.
Q2 2020 Q1 2020 Var (%)
S1 29 17 71%
S2 15 5 200%
S3 9 4 125%
C1 6 0 600%
C3 1 0 100%
Total 60 26 131%
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vACC reports
Hong Kong vACC
Overall
Hong Kong VACC has seen a significant growth in controller membership and traffic this quarter. Benefitting from the traffic increase, we were able to host a good number
of events which were well received by pilots. Also, during this quarter, we inaugurated S1 and S2 courses within the HKVACC training center, which is an online learning
platform based on Moodle. This increased the efficiency of training on theories for the VACC.
Staff Team
Position Position Title Staff Name Remarks
ACCHKG1 vACC Director Alfred Tang
ACCHKG2 vACC Deputy Director Oscar Chui
ACCHKG3 Training Director Alfred Tang
ACCHKG4 Manager of Standards John Cheng
ACCHKG5
Senior Manager of
Publications Bailey Brown
ACCHKG6
Senior Manager of
Marketing Michael Cheng
ACCHKG7 Manager of Events Kai Ko
ATC Training
CID Name Old Rating New Rating
1352528 Samuel Kwok OBS S1
1369116 Louis Choi OBS S1
1475858 Justin Wai OBS S1
1405570 Ivan Lee OBS S1
1485530 Aaren Bee OBS S1
1407677 Cyrus Fung OBS S1
1370653 Thomas Kan OBS S1
1477490 Robert Dvonik OBS S1
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1478172 Thomas Lee OBS S1
1421854 Hanying Hong OBS S1
1421341 Champman Liu OBS S1
1463210 Adrian Mak OBS S1
Events
Event Title Date Remarks
Kai Tak Heart Attack March 7th 1200Z - 1600Z
City Link: RKSI - VHHH March 21st 1100Z - 1600Z
Macau Friend April 11th 1200Z - 1600Z
NOTAM IN EFFECT: HONG KONG
INTERNATIONAL SINGLE RUNWAY OPS
April 18th 1200Z - 1600Z
Shanghai - Hong Kong Express May 16th 1200Z - 1600Z
Hong Kong Taipei Single Runway Operation May 30th 1200Z - 1600Z
Awards
NIL
OTHERS
NIL
Indonesia vACC
Overall
Indonesia vACC has improved significantly this quarter. We optimized some fundamentals such as new plugins in sector file, new website design, implementation of new
authentication with IDvACC Bot to our Discord server, and many other things. During this period, many new students signed up for the ATC training, however not all of them
could pass the S1 theory test. We have started to train students using sweatbox sessions, so that they could control well under high traffic load. Thanks to a lot of free time,
the older students can build up controlling hours in a short time, thus there were 12 passed CPTs during this period. We also made significant changes for the event, such as
holding more events at minor regional airports. We do this in order to not only utilize the major airports but also utilize the smaller but important less known airports in
Indonesia. We do this also to not be stagnant with only Jakarta and Bali but there are still many places to be explored in Indonesia.
Staff Team
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Position Position Title Staff Name Remarks
ACCIDN1 vACC Director Wildan Gunawan
ACCIDN2 vACC Deputy Director Frederick Arisandi
ACCIDN3 Training Director Krishna Ananda Ekaputera New Appointment
ACCIDN4 Event Director Tristan Liu
ACCIDN5 Membership Manager Rafly Rayyaan
ACCIDN6 Public Relation Manager Rey Rizkio New Appointment
ACCIDN7 Webmaster Victor Chandra
ATC Training
1449145 Jonathan Handoyo S3 to C1
1244097 Ryu Naufal OBS to S1
1399702 Hansen Wee S1 to S3
1427937 Excell Lukito S1 to S2
1148958 Gery Kurniawan S3 to C1
1486252 Haritah Wijesundara OBS to S1
1260785 Farid Farhan S3 to C1
1480815 Nico Saputra OBS to S2
1462725 Luca Zappala S1 to S3
1474404 Muhammad Nabil S1 to S2
1476522 Amilga Fariz Sunarko OBS to S2
1450180 Widyka Canacantya OBS to S2
1457973 Willie Fidiasriatno OBS S1
1490218 Wiston Fermanto OBS S1
1436345 Ulil Muhammad OBS S1
Events
Medan To Banda Aceh 29 Febuary 2020
Menuju Khatulistiwa WADD-WIOO 11 April 2020
Friday Night Live Darwin Jakarta 17 April 2020
Singapore Jakarta City Link 1 May 2020 (with Singapore vACC)
Hospital Shuttle Penang Medan 10 May 2020 (with Malaysia vACC)
Beautiful Papua WASS Sorong 27 May 2020
Fly From Home Surabaya To Komodo Island 14 June 2020
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Awards
Iron Mic - Jakarta Approach (WIII_APP) 13 Apr - 19 Apr 2020
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Malaysia vACC
Overall
Our vACC has been performing well and our controllers have had occasional to regular online presence on the network.
Staff Team
Position Position Title Staff Name Remarks
ACCMY1 Director Syafiq Aidil Law
ACCMY2 Deputy Director/Events Wan Zamir Zakwan
ACCMY3 Training Director Prestley Shim
ACCMY4 Membership & Public Relations Edwin Phua
ATC Training
CID Name Old Rating New Rating
1454381 Simon Tan S3 C1
1129574 Ngieng Hock
Soon
S1 S2
1319627 ChunBin Wong S2 S3
1453092 SzeJay Owi S2 S3
1411572 Aziz Delorean S1 S2
1365325 Kwok MingYan C1 C3
Events
Look East! 11/4/2020 in collaboration with VATJPN
Hospital Shuttle 10/5/2020 in collaboration with
Indonesia vACC
Kota Kinabalu - Cebu City
Link
22/5/2020 in collaboration with
Philippines vACC
Singapore - Penang City Link 29/5/2020 in collaboration with SINvACC
Ho Chi Minh – Kuala Lumpur City Pair
6/6/2020 in collaboration with VCL
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Others
- The vACC Staff have been developing new documents namely the Constitution & General Policy, Controllers Policy and other training materials for the Training
Department.
- 3 inactive controllers have expressed their wish to return to active controlling and have been undergoing training and refresher sessions
- 3 new Resident controllers have been accepted into the vACC
Philippines vACC
Overall
The Philippines in general has been very active over the Q2 period brought about by recent events. Increasing daily traffic and controllers were observed.
Sudden surge of ATC applications are noted causing bottleneck in training slots.
Overall, Q2 has been fun and productive for everyone in the local community
Staff Team
Position Position Title Staff Name Remarks
ACCPHL1 Director Ian Campomanes
ACCPHL2 Deputy Director Darl Reyes
ACCPHL3 Manager, Training and Standards Darl Reyes Acting Director
ACCPHL4 Manager, Events Jasiel Espinosa
ACCPHL5 Manager, Web Services Michael Uy
ACCPHL6 Manager, Facilities Vacant
ATC Training
NIL
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Events
Event Title Date Remarks
Link Event VVTS-RPLL-VVTS 20/June 60+ movements
City Pair WBKK-RPVM 22/May 70+ movements
CPT Party 22 22/May Over 20+ movements
CPT Party 23 23/May Over 20+ movements
CPT Party 24 24/May Over 20+ movements
CPT Party 11 11/Apr Over 20+ movements
CPT Party 12 12/Apr Over 20+ movements
Lipad Haring Agila (Fly King Eagle) National Day
Event
12/June Over 50+ movements
Others
NIL
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Singapore vACC
Overall
Singapore vACC has been starting to accept new students in view of the current influx of interested members. We have appointed Justin Tan to take over the position of
Deputy Director to allow a smoother flow for all SINvACC Members and to allow another point of contact within the management.
At this time, we have six members in queue to start training with us which includes real-world pilots. The implementation and constant revisions of the Standard Operating
Procedures is to ensure that the vACC is kept current and to draw the line between real-world standards and controlling online.
Staff Team
Position Position Title Staff Name Remarks
ACCSGP1 Director Eugene Lee
ACCSGP2 Deputy Director Justin Tan
ACCSGP3 Training Director Isaac Tan Acting Director
ACCSGP6 Facilities Director Willis Chong
ACCSGP7 Events Director Justin Tan
ACCSGP8 Deputy Events Director Dresden Chua
ACCSGP10 Webmaster Vacant
ATC Training
CID Name Old Rating New Rating
1339853 Alex Marshall OBS S1
1474010 Ralph Phua OBS S1
1465722 Jay Tia OBS S1
1412645 Richard Luo S2 S3
Events
Event Title Date Remarks
Friday Night Rush 17 April
Singapore-Jakarta City Link 1 May
Singapore-Ho Chi Minh City Link 22 May
Singapore-Penang City Link 29 May
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Friday Night Rush 5 June
Singapore Real Ops 2020 13 June
Awards
NIL
Others
NIL
Thailand vACC
Overall
Overall Thailand continues to train controllers, hold events and support the South East Asian Division. We replaced our Events Director this quarter and we updated the
Thailand Sector files twice.
Staff Team
Position Position Title Staff Name Remarks
ACCTHA1 Director John Holt
ACCTHA2 Deputy Director Patrik Yngver
ACCTHA3 Training Director Tony Koskinen
ACCTHA4 Events Director Julian Hill Effective May 1, 2020
ACCTHA5 Facilities Engineer Dieter Schulz
Webmaster Johan Tiesinga
ATC Training
NIL
Events
Event Title Date Remarks
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Sunset Cocktail Island Hop 5-16-20 19 Flights / 5 Controllers
Airline Group flight 5-18-20 47 Flights / 4 Controllers
Awards
NIL
Others
Tony was unable to provide a training report and he has been very stressed out from, work, COVID-19 and other things n his personal life. He will be providing a report for
the Third Quarter report. Due to medical reasons Dieter discontinued perusing the C3 rating.
The week of June 15th Thailand controllers have attempted to get the Iron Mic for the Center position. We will not be aware of the results until after this report is
submitted. Johan Tiesinga our webmaster has officially been transferred to the Thailand vACC. Johan continues to update and secure our files. Since receiving an email
from Division about the theft of file from the new POSCON network all Thailand sector files have been locked down. Julian is currently finalizing plans the Light up SE Asia
event.
Vietnam-Cambodia-laos vACC
Overall
Q2 2020 is another spotlight quarter of VCL. VVTS is the most active FIR within VATSEA with VVTS airport. Staff Team
Position Position Title Staff Name Remarks
ACCVCL1 Director Vu Viet Phuong
ACCVCL2 Deputy Director Pham Quoc Nam
ACCVCL3 Training Director Ngo Minh Vuong
ACCVCL4 Operations Director David lee Appointed 11 June 2020
ACCVCL5 Events Director Truong Duc Duy An
ACCVCL6 Webmaster Nguyen Minh Hai
ATC Training
New controllers:1198993 Huu Tri S1,1301393 Ngo Linh Huy S1,1183655 Nhat Anh S1, 1286016 Don Lee S1, 1344332 Thanh Cong Pham S1, 1110884 Quang Tran S1,
1333341 Andrew win S1
1391327 Son Chau S1, 1456702 Diep Le S1, 1413960 Khoi Ho S1, 1406424 Bui Linh S1 , 1390687 Nguyen Thai Duong S1 , 1483578 Nhat Hoang S1 , 1469829 Jung Sang Bo S1
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S2-C1 Promotions: 1438093 Trung Le S3, 1321003 Thanh Tung Pham S3, 1336237 Minh Pham S3 , 1465786 Ho Cong Danh S2 ,1204760 Hai Nguyen S3 ,1391946 Vu Minh
Quang S3 ,1458301 Hyeong-Seok Kim S2 ,1355808 Pham Quoc Bao S3
Events
VVTS single runway, May 09, 2020 WSSS – VVTS City link, May 22, 2020 WMKK – VVTS City Link, June 06, 2020
Awards
VVTS_CTR Iron mic on Week 12 / 2020
Others
The updated LOA with Singapore vACC is under preparing and expected to be signed in early next quarter.
myanmar
Overall
Work continues for the sector file for Myanmar. Once ready, we will resume open skies for the FIR as well as VATASIA’s project, The Specialist of ATC.
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VATSIM West Asia Division
Quarterly Report Q2 2020
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DIVISION SUMMARY Q2 2020
Quarter 2 for 2020 has rather seen a successful and one of the busiest Quarters the division has seen over the recent Quarters. With the recent and on-going pandemic of COVID-19
membership activity have been high across the division.
The division would like to welcome back Mr. Raihan Shahzad from extended leave from the beginning of the year until the end of May due to travel restrictions but would also like to thank
Mr. Brodie Murdoch for stepping in over the past months as Acting Director and Regional Director Anastasios Stefopoulos for the on-going support during Mr. Raihands absence.
Compared to the last Quarter we have seen double the online activity from both pilots and Controllers with most days having at least some form of controlling activity happening within the
division. At the start of May the VATASIA Specialist Project managed to earn over 200 controlling hours within Nepal vACC and managed to achieve 1 iron mic award for Approach. The
Division thanks the Project and its controllers for the manpower and on-going support to Nepal and to the Division.
ATC Training has doubled and even tripled in some vACCs for this Quarter with the recent increase of activity. This has limited the manpower and resources to some vACCs and some delays
have been seen. While the delays are not major the Division is seeking ways to support the vACCs to minimise the training workload and reduce as much delay time as possible. Also with
recent changes in staffing to some vACCs this has contributed to the delays but yet are minor.
Once again we would like to send our thanks and gratitude to all members domestically and internationally for their efforts and dedication to the West Asia community and to VATSIM.
Kind Regards
VATSIM West Asia Division Staff
DIVISION STAFF STRUCTURE
No changes to Division Staff Structure for Q2.
Position ID Position Name Staff Name
VATWA1 Division Director Raihan Shahzad 1208205
VATWA2 Deputy Division Director Brodie Murdoch 1306312
VATWA3 Training Director VACANT
VATWA4 Assistant Training Director VACANT
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VATWA6 Divisional Conflict Resolution Manager VACANT
VATWA7 Events Director VACANT
VACANT Positions have been re-advertised on the VATSIM Forums and West Asia Division Discord Server
The division has received a few applications for VATWA3, VATWA6 & VATWA7, but have not been processed due to not meeting the requirements. Roles are still advertised and available.
VACC STAFF CHANGES
India vACC - Ali Abbas 1354425 resigned his position as India vACC Director on May 25th. Mr. Brodie Murdoch 1306312 has been appointed as India vACC Director (Acting)
Nepal vACC - No changes during Q2
Pakistan vACC - Irfan Kaleem 1361994 has been appointed as the new Pakistan vACC Director. The Division thanks Mateen Ali Anjum 1145162 for his services towards Pakistan vACC as Acting
vACC Director. Mateen will resume his role as ATC Training Director for the vACC.
Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC - Pradeepa Suhith Ariyadasa 1224249 has been appointed to replace Pasindu Fernando 1165770 as Events Director. The division thanks Pasindu for the services
towards the vACC and the Division during his tenure. Dillen Weerasinghe 1415926 has also been appointed as Assistant Events Director to Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC.
OPERATIONS
No changes to Operations Staff Structure during Q2
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Position Name Staff Name
Lead Facility Engineer / AFV Facility Engineer Brodie Murdoch 1306312
Operations Coordinator - Visitor Bailey Brown 1376159
Operations Coordinator - Local Meesam Raza 1386145
Virtual Area Control Centre’s vACC’s
Afghanistan vACC (AFG) - Not Established
Bangladesh vACC (BGD) - Not Established
Bhutan vACC (BTN) - Not Established
India vACC (IND) - Established, In-Development
Nepal vACC (NPL) - Established, Not Active
Pakistan vACC (PAK) - Established, Active
Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC (SRM) - Established, Active
On June 20th Maldives vACC & Sri Lanka vACC merged into 1 vACC Sri Lanka and Maldives
vACC. Members from both vACCs have been reassigned to the new vACC.
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Long-Term Operations Redevelopment
The Operations Team have established a Long-Term Operations Redevelopment for West Asia. This is a lengthy process where we update and develop sector files and Airspace Operational Material for all vACC’s including the Not Established vACCs. Due to the lengthy process of this project completion date is still unknown at this time.
HQ System
With the data issues reported in Q1. We have managed to reupload and fix 95% of the issues on the HQ.
VATASIA The Specialist of ATC Project
On 26th February Sri Lanka and Maldives were the first to be a part of VATASIA’s new development project which has an aim to encourage users to engage and provide services to under-developed regions within the Asia Region. 28th March saw an increase of coverage and in addition India, Nepal and Bhutan were also added to the Project.
More information on the project can be found at the given link listed here. https://specialists.vatsim-asia.net
IT OPERATIONS
The division is currently working on a few new projects for the Division. The status of these are still in the development / brainstorm stages. Information will become available once the projects are in the final
stages of development.
DIVISIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION MANAGER (DCRM)
No DCRM Cases during Q2. 2020
DIVISION ATC RATING UPGRADES & ENDORSEMENTS
https://specialists.vatsim-asia.net/
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Below shows list of rating upgrades during Q2. 2020 for each vACC + Number of endorsements issued for West Asia Flight Service Station during Q2. 2020
vACCs April May June TOTAL
India vACC 4 2 10 16
Nepal vACC - 1 1 2
Pakistan vACC No Data Received By vACC
Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC 1 2 2 5
West Asia Flight Service Station (FSS) 5 2 1 8
MEMBERSHIP
New Registrations during Q2. 2020
vACC April May June Total
Afghanistan vACC - - - -
Bangladesh vACC - - - -
Bhutan vACC - - - -
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India vACC 5 - 3 8
Nepal vACC 3 - - 3
Pakistan vACC 1 1 3 5
Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC - 1 1 2
Unassigned vACC 77 54 64 195
Total 86 56 71 213
Total Division Membership assigned to VATWA Q2. 2020
vACC Total Members
Afghanistan vACC -
Bangladesh vACC -
Bhutan vACC -
India vACC 145
Nepal vACC 14
Pakistan vACC 66
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Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC 16
Unassigned vACC 700
Total 942
Number of Members by Controller, Pilots/OBS and Visiting Controllers Q2. 2020
vACC Local Controllers Local Pilots / Observers Visiting Controllers
Afghanistan vACC - - 2
Bangladesh vACC - - 2
Bhutan vACC - - 2
India vACC 70 75 21
Nepal vACC 6 8 17
Pakistan vACC 28 38 10
Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC 10 7 23
Unassigned vACC 8 692 -
Total 122 820 77
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WEST ASIA FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS)
Local Controllers Visitor Controllers Total Controllers
12 22 32
Position April May June Total
ASIA_W_FSS 32.23 hrs 24.9 hrs 12.9 hrs 70.03 hrs
ATC STATISTICS
ATC Statistics for Q2. 2020 by vACC + All Flight Service Station Positions
vACC / Position April May June Total
Afghanistan vACC 1.51 hr - - 1.51 hr
Bangladesh vACC - - - -
Bhutan vACC 3.48 hrs 2.03 hrs - 5.51 hrs
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India vACC 168.69 hrs 223.75 hrs 541.44 hrs 933.88 hrs
Nepal vACC 74.1 hrs 262.36 hrs 68.01 hrs 404.47 hrs
Pakistan vACC 85.66 hrs 139.04 hrs 474.31 hrs 699.01 hrs
Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC 62.37 hrs 146.84 hrs 472.84 hrs 682.05 hrs
West Asia FSS 32.23 hrs 24.9 hrs 12.9 hrs 70.03 hrs
Total 428.04 hrs 798.92 hrs 1569.5 hrs 2796.46 hrs
INDIA VACC
Position ID Position Name Staff Name
ACCIND1 India vACC Director Brodie Murdoch 1306312 (Acting)
Staff
Mr. Ali Abbas resigned his position as India vACC Director on May 25th. Mr. Brodie Murdoch has been appointed as India vACC Director (Acting)
Membership
Local Controllers Local Pilots / Observers Visiting Controllers
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70 75 21
Local vACC member by Ratings Q2. 2020
OBS S1 S2 S3 C1 C3 I1 I3 SUP ADM
75 32 11 8 8 8 2 - 1 -
Operations
No changes to Airspace Operations during Q2. 2020. (India vACC is currently under re-development of all its airspace operations under the long-term redevelopment plan of airspace operations for the division)
Standard Operating Procedures for major airports within the vACC are being brainstormed and work and development will commence in the near future.
vACC Policies are currently in talks with the Division and work will begin on these policies in the near future.
No changes to the VATASIA The Specialist of ATC Project during Q2. 2020 for Indian Airspace.
ATC Training
During the Quarter India vACC has had a significant increase in ATC Training due to increase of online activity with COVID-19. With the limited resources and man-power training is roughly a month's delay but
the vACC is working on a plan to minimise the delays in training. Currently the vACC is seeking and advertising new mentors via the division discord and 2 applications have been received so far.
Rating Upgrades April May June Total
Student 1 (S1) 4 2 8 14
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Student 2 (S2) - - 1 1
Student (S3) - - 1 1
Total 4 2 10 16
Training Requested Awaiting Response Currently In-Training Awaiting CPT
4 6 4 0
Local vACC Mentors Local vACC Instructors Visiting vACC Mentors
1 2 3
During Q2. 2020 1x Instructor (I1) has transferred vACCs locally but inactive. 1x Instructor (I1) will commence active training in the near future and recently 1x visiting mentor assigned to the vACC. vACC Training
staff is 50% active but increasing in the near future to meet training demands.
IT Operations
IT Operations for the vACC is currently on hold for the near future.
Events
Events are gradually returning to the vACC with a focus on Friday Nights. Friday Night Live is a focus event which the vACC intends to focus on a different airport each Friday Night to staff it with Controllers top
down for 3 hours 1330z - 1630z.
Events held during Q2. 2020
Mumbai Goa Mumbai 2.0 25th April 2020
West Connects North 6th June 2020
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Friday Night Live: Kolkata 26th June 2020
Awards
No awards during Q1. 2020
Statistics
Flight Information Region April May June Total
VABF Mumbai 85 hrs 125.96 hrs 268.76 hrs 479.72 hrs
VECF Kolkata 0.61 hr 36.46hrs 28.15 hrs 65.22 hrs
VEGF Guwahati 0.2 hr 1 hr 1.05 hr 2.25 hrs
VIDF Delhi 53.25 hrs 43.7 hrs 187.63 hrs 284.58 hrs
VOMF Chennai 29.63 hrs 16.63 hrs 55.85 hrs 102.11 hrs
Total 168.69 hrs 223.75 hrs 541.44 hrs 933.88 hrs
NEPAL VACC
Position ID Position Name Staff Name
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ACCNPL1 Nepal vACC Director PENDING
Staff
No changes to vACC Staffing during Q2. 2020
Membership
Local Controllers Local Pilots / Observers Visiting Controllers Specialist Project Controllers
6 8 17
Local vACC member by Ratings Q2. 2020
OBS S1 S2 S3 C1 C3 I1 I3 SUP ADM
8 4 2 - - - - - - -
Operations
vACC Remains Open Skies (India vACC is currently under re-development of all its airspace operations under the long-term redevelopment plan of airspace operations for the division)
No changes to the VATASIA The Specialist of ATC Project during Q2. 2020 for Indian Airspace.
ATC Training
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The division is currently responsible for ATC Training within Nepal vACC.
Rating Upgrades April May June Total
Student 1 (S1) - 1 1 2
Total - 1 1 2
Training Requested Awaiting Response Currently In-Training Awaiting CPT
- 1 2 -
Local vACC Mentors Local vACC Instructors Visiting vACC Mentors
- - 2
During Q2. 2020 1x Instructor (I1) has transferred vACCs locally from Nepal to India.
IT Operations
IT Operations are on hold indefinite due to vACC being Open Skies
Events
One event held during the Quarter with VATSIM People's Republic of China (VATPRC)\
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Cross the Plateau 20th June 2020
Awards
One award was achieved by the VATASIA The specialist of ATC Project to Nepal vACC and the Division.
Statistics
Flight Information Region April May June Total
VNSM Kathmandu 74.1 hrs 262.36 hrs 68.01 hrs 404.47 hrs
Total 74.1 hrs 262.36 hrs 68.01 hrs 404.47 hrs
PAKISTAN VACC
Position ID Position Name Staff Name
ACCPAK1 Pakistan vACC Director Irfan Kaleem 1361994
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ACCPAK2 Pakistan vACC Director ATC Training Mateen Ali Anjum 1145162
ACCPAK3 Pakistan vACC Director Events & PR Faaizan Sait 1323685
Irfan Kaleem 1361994 has been appointed as the new Pakistan vACC Director. The Division thanks Mateen Ali Anjum 1145162 for his services towards Pakistan vACC as Acting vACC Director. Mateen will resume
his role as ATC Training Director for the vACC.
Membership
Local Controllers Local Pilots / Observers Visiting Controllers
28 34 10
Local vACC member by Ratings Q2. 2020
OBS S1 S2 S3 C1 C3 I1 I3 SUP ADM
34 6 8 5 6 1 1 - 1 -
Operations
No Data Received From vACC for Q2. 2020 (Pakistan vACC is currently under re-development of its airspace operations under the long-term redevelopment plan of airspace operations for the division)
ATC Training
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No Data Received From vACC for Q2. 2020
IT Operations
No Data Received From vACC for Q2. 2020
Events
No Data Received From vACC for Q2. 2020\
Awards
No Data Received From vACC for Q2. 2020
Statistics
Flight Information Region April May June Total
OPKR Karachi 37.7 hrs 51.58 hrs 187.35 hrs 276.63 hrs
OPLR Lahore 47.96 hrs 87.46 hrs 286.96 hrs 422.38 hrs
Total 85.66 hrs 139.04 hrs 474.3 hrs 699.01 hrs
SRI LANKA & MALDIVES VACC
Position ID Position Name Staff Name
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ACCSRM1 Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC Director & Training Director Imal Mille 1102697
ACCSRM2 Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC Operations Director Nishan Kaanangara 1174904
ACCSRM4 Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC Web Designer & Social Media Manager Gayanga Millevithanatachy 1260323
ACCSRM5 Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC Events Director Pradeepa Suhith Ariyadasa 1224249
ACCSRM6 Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC Assistant Events Director Dillen Weerasinghe 1415926
Staff
Pradeepa Suhith Ariyadasa 1224249 has been appointed to replace Pasindu Fernando 1165770 as Events Director. The division thanks Pasindu for the services towards the vACC and the Division during his
tenure. Dillen Weerasinghe 1415926 has also been appointed as Assistant Events Director to Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC.
Membership
Local Controllers Local Pilots / Observers Visiting Controllers Specialist Project Controllers
8 8 17
Local vACC member by Ratings Q2. 2020
OBS S1 S2 S3 C1 C3 I1 I3 SUP ADM
8 4 2 - - - 1 1 - -
Operations
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No changes to Airspace Operations during Q2. 2020. (Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC is currently under re-development of all its airspace operations under the long-term redevelopment plan of airspace operations
for the division)
Maldives vACC and Sri Lanka vACC merged together as Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC. All vACC members have been re-assigned to the new merged vACC.
No changes to the VATASIA The Specialist of ATC Project during Q2. 2020 for SRM Airspace.
ATC Training
During the Quarter SRM vACC has been a graduate increase in ATC Rating amongst its members within the vACC.
Rating Upgrades April May June Total
Student 1 (S1) 1 - 1 2
Student 2 (S2) - 1 1 2
Student (S3) - 1 - 1
Total - - - 5
Training Requested Awaiting Response Currently In-Training Awaiting CPT
4 - - -
Local vACC Mentors Local vACC Instructors Visiting vACC Mentors
- 2 -
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During Q2. 2020 1x Instructor (I1) has transferred vACCs locally from India vACC to Sri Lanka & Maldives vACC.
IT Operations
No Data Received From vACC for Q2. 2020
Events
One event held during the Quarter with Emirates vACC (UAE) within the Middle East Division.
Ayubowan Dubai 27th June 2020
Awards
One award was achieved by the vACC during this Quarter
Statistics
Flight Information Region April May June Total
VCCF Colombo 24.91 hrs 113.08 hrs 442.03 hrs 580.02 hrs
VRMF Male 37.46 hrs 33.76 hrs 30.82 hrs 102.04 hrs
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Total 62.37 hrs 146.84 hrs 472.85 hrs 682.06 hrs
NON-ESTABLISHED VACCs (AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN)
Operations
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan vACCs Remain Open Skies. Local controllers within the Division are pre-approved controllers. Visitors may apply via the HQ System.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan vACCs is currently under re-development of all its airspace operations under the long-term redevelopment plan of airspace operations for the division
Statistics
Flight Information Region April May June Total
OAKX Afghanistan 1.51 hr - - 1.51 hr
VGFR Bangladesh - - - -
VQXX Bhutan Airports 3.48 hrs 2.03 hrs - 5.51 hrs
Total 7.02 hrs
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VATKOR - Division Director: Inwoo Yeo (1226767)
Member Retention
Total 332 New members joined in VATKOR website : 205
New members joined VATSIM.NET(earned PID) : 127(Pilot-OBS rating)
TC Training
QTD YTD 20
YTD
19
Var
(%)
S1 22 69 58 73.3
S2 5 19 25 16.7
S3 3 14 20 10.0
C1 0 0 6 0
C3 0 0 0 0
∑ 30 102 109 100 Pilot Training
N/A N/A
Operations *We are recruiting vice-instructor for teaching STU1 and STU2. Vice-instructor is for efficient training and OJT performance.
*We made SOPs each major airport in Incheon FIR.
*We are trying to open Pyongyang FIR within this year. When finish this job, we will notice to VATSIM members. We ask for your
support and attention.
Events
Total 8 events (3 International, 5 Domestic).
*Regular event between RKSS-RKPC at last Saturday every monthly. We call “Parallel Rush” *2020.05.02. Beijing-Seoul 8 Hours (ZBAA,ZBAD-RKSI,RKSS)
*2020.05.16. Taipei to Incheon (RCTP-RKSI)
*2020.05.23. Tokyo to Incheon (RJTT-RKSI)
(Visit http://www.vatkor.net/xe/event for more information)
Other Comments
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