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 California Airlines uses the VATSIM network to fly online (no other networks are supported by California Airlines). The VATSIM Online Center contains information for CAX pilots that
are pursuing their VATSIM Certification. The mission of the
VATSIM Online Center is to mentor pilots in becoming proficient in
connecting to the VATSIM network, aviation communications,
flight planning and, navigation. Proficiency in these areas
are required in order for a pilot to obtain their VATSIM certification.
Once a Cal Air pilot becomes VATSIM certified, they are added
to the CAX VATSIM Certified
Roster and can log into the VATSIM network as
a CAX pilot. CAX pilots that are not VATSIM certified are
not allowed to log into the VATSIM network as
a CAX pilot (CAX call sign). CAX pilots that are not VATSIM
Certified may conduct VFR flights on the VATSIM network
using only the CAX Trainer
aircraft (see below).
Non-VATSIM
Certified Pilots
CAX pilots that do not have their VATSIM Certification may
log into the VATSIM network as follows:
Pilots that are not VATSIM Certified may fly IFR flights online
with the CAX call sign only when flying with a VATSIM Certified
Mentor. If a CAX pilot that is not online certified conducts
an IFR flight on the VATSIM network with the CAX call
sign with out a mentor flying with them, a verbal warning
will be issued to that pilot. If more than three warnings
are issued, that pilot will be taken off their CAX hub's roster.
CAX
VATSIM Mentor Program
The
goal of the CAX mentor program is to prepare pilots for the
CAX VATSIM Certification Checkride.
How to Contact a CAX VATSIM Mentor
1. Choose a CAX mentor from the VATSIM roster and contact them using the CAX Private message
system
2. You can either set up a time and place to meet on the VATSIM
network or you can send private messages to each other about
questions that you may have related to the CAX VATSIM Checkride.
3. If a CAX mentor is logged on the VATSIM network,
you may log on the network as a CAX Observer Pilot and contact
the CAX Online Mentor by sending him a private message.
Role of the CAX Online Mentor
1. Assume a teaching role.
2. Answer all questions about XSB, VATSIM, Xplane setup.
3. Lead a newbie on a first flight on VATSIM.
4. Cut down on the embarrassment factor through coaching.
5. Help develop IFR skills on/offline
6. Offer tips to training materials, links, books, etc.
How to Obtain Your CAX VATSIM Certification
ZLA has created a pilot training program that can teach a pilot and certify them in several levels of flight proficiency. CAX works closley with the VATSIM ZLA Certification program to ensure that CAX pilots are amongst the best pilots while
conducting online flights on VATSIM.
Here is how the CAX VATSIM Certification Process works
- Pass the ZLA V1 thru I3 ratings
- Pass the CAX VATSIM Certification Check Ride. The CAX VATSIM Certification Check Ride is a short flight from KDKX to TN08 using unicom to conduct the flight. Please fill out the CAX VATSIM Certification Application once you have passed the ZLA Rating I3 so that you may take the CAX online certification Check Ride.
- In order to fly in large events with a ton of traffic you must also pass the I4-I7 checkrides. This will ensure that CAX pilots are proficient enough to handle the large traffic generated by these events.
- To take any of the ZLA Certification follow these simple steps; 1. log into the VATSIM network, 2. go to the ZLA ATC area 3. Contact a ZLA ATC that is currently online, 4. Request to take a ZLA certification.
- You can monitor your progess by checking the ZLA Certification roster to see which check rides you have passed.
The staff at ZLA are extremely competent people and you will enjoy this experience.
We urge everyone to takse advantage of this and start flying more on the VATSIM network for the realistic quality. You can practice each trip as many times as you like before you take the test. Just inform the controller if you will be practicing or taking the checkride.
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Adding
the VATSIM Status Indicator to the CAX Message
board
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VATSIM - CAX
[img]http://online.vatsimindicators.net/XXXXXX/87.png[/img]
NOTE: Replace the XXXXXX with your VATSIM
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