News Archives
- Aug. 31 - ZSE welcomes Blake Roberts as our new DATM!
- Aug. 13 - Congratulations to Garrett Wiedmeier, who has been selected to replace Nick Bartolotta as ZSE ATM!
- Jul. 22 - New Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Vancouver Centre is finally official. Controllers please review in SOP-LOA section. Also note the ZSE-MWH LOA has been canceled.
- Jul. 16 - Seattle wins VATSIM Iron Mic Award for online time!
- Jul. 10 - New 0804 "lite" ZSE sector file released in controller downloads.
- Jul. 3 - New TRACON airspace altitude limits have been published, see the full SOP here.
- May. 31 - Congrats N6UP Brad Crockett and N2519X Brian Ratledge, winners of the 2008 Palouse Poker Run!
- May. 19 - On May 10th a new S46 (SEA TRACON) sector file was released -- go to controller downloads to get it and try it out!
- Mar. 21 - MAJOR update to version 2.00 of the POF file in controller downloads section. Contollers should start using immediately and update all profiles. New POF contains event positions and data on many Tracons/Towers not included in previous versions.
- Mar. 11 - Congratulations to Christian Brettrager on his promotion to Training Administrator, and Garrett Wiedmeier's promotion to Events Director!
- Feb. 11 - Richard Walls has been selected as the new DATM! Also welcome Christian Brettrager as our newest Instructor!
- Feb. 3 - New SOPs have been released per the VATSIM-wide Global Ratings Standards policy. Visit the SOPs page or Training Center for more information!
- Feb. 2 - All controllers and students now have their assigned Operating Initials after their name on the roster.
- Jan. 18 - ZSE's new ATM is Nick Bartolotta! Congrats, Nick!
- Dec. 7 - If you recently received an email advising that you have been dropped from the roster, please see the NOTAM section of the forum for an explanation.
- Nov. 17 - Congrats to Nate Kleven on becoming ZSE's newest C1!
- Nov. 14 - ZSE welcomes new DATM, Nick Bartolotta!
- Nov. 11 - The Seattle ARTCC is now accepting letters of interest for the DATM position. Interested controllers should submit a letter to the ATM.
- Oct. 27 - Battle of the Shuttles Winners have been posted. Congratulations to Robby Chiste and Matthew Bromback! Check the Events page for details.
- Oct. 2 - The site is now on its new server. Check the forum for updates.
- Sep. 26 - The Seattle ARTCC website and forum will be down starting Oct. 1st for a server transfer. It will be back up in a few days.
- Sep. 21 - Our website and forum is undergoing a transfer to a new site. Please have patience with us during this transitional time.
- Sep. 20 - Congratulations to Scott Stone on advancement to Senior Student!
- Sep. 5 - Most active students for the month of August: Scott Stone-39.7 Ryan Daugherty-35.7 James Mazur-30.8 Most active controllers for August: Jonathan O'Malley-34.3 Adam Wade-33 Ryan Guffey-30.8 Most active visiting controller: Ed Callan-44.1
- Aug. 4 - Most active students for the month of July- Michael Smith 11.7 Jim Covert 5.8 gilliam hughes 4.7 Most active controllers- Ryan Guffey 44.1 Owen Catherwood 32.2 Jonathan O'Malley 23.3
- Jul. 28 - Thanks to Tom Seeley, James Hudson, Robbie Brehm, and Ed Callan for guest controlling during this week's FNO! Thanks to you, it was a big success!
- Jul. 3 - Most Active Students for the month of June: Jim Covert 24 hours. Michael Smith 16.5 hours. Nathan Kleven 12.6 hours. Most Active Controllers for the month of June: Ryan Guffey 28.5 hours. Nathan Sleyster 13.1 hours. Jonathan O'Malley 12.1 hours.
- Jun. 29 - Controller sign-ups are now open for our next FNO, featuring KPDX and KHIO. Sign up in the forum with your top three most desired spots!
- Jun. 24 - Controller sign-ups are now open for the Northwest VFR Vacation. Sign up in the forum to get your favorite spot!
- Jun. 15 - ZSE welcomes transfer student Gilliam Hughes!
- Jun. 10 - Welcome new student Michael Smith!
- Jun. 2 - Most active students for May: Jim Covert, 24 hours! Nate Kleven, 16 hours! Most active controllers for May: Owen Catherwood, 24 hours! Ryan Guffey, 22 hours! Jon O'Malley, 21 hours! David Norris, 19 hours!
- May. 7 - Welcome students Jesse Dunlap and Jonathan Kistler!
- May. 5 - ZSE welcomes new Student Matt Preston!
- May. 5 - VRC 1.2 released! Please read the NOTAM in the forum regarding Voice ATIS prior to using it.
- May. 1 - ZSE welcomes new student Scott Davison!
- Apr. 25 - Congratulations to Jason Dzurisin on his advancement to Senior Student!
- Apr. 22 - Staff Change: Thanks to Brad Metzler for his many years of service as our Air Traffic Manager. Congratulations to ZSE instructor Nathan Sleyster on his appointment to succeed Brad.
- Apr. 12 - Congratulations to Jonathan O'Malley on advancement to C3!
- Apr. 8 - Most Active Students for March: Julie Carico - 111.9 hours!!!! Brian Stern - 64.4, Bill Fenton - 36.0, Jim Covert - 22.9, Will Granruth - 25.6, and Kevin Kelm - 18.9!
Most Active Controllers for March: Jonathan O'malley - 46.7 hours, David Norris - 34.1, Ryan Guffey - 25.1, Adam Wade - 23.7, Owen Catherwood - 23.2, and Garrett Wiedmeier - 10.4! Most Active Visiting Controller: Colin Levy (ZLA) - 2.4 hours!
- Mar. 10 - Congratulations to Kevin Kelm on advancement to S3!
- Mar. 4 - Congratulations to Ryan Guffey on advancement to C1!
- Mar. 3 - Most Active Students for February: Julie Carico 84.9 hours, Jim Covert 31.1, William Fenton 31.1, Kevin Kelm 29.9, Will Granruth 25.6
Greogry Wurtz 17.8 and Ryan Guffey 16.5 hours!
Most Active Controllers for February: Jonathan O'malley 38.6, Adam Wade 34.5, Owen Catherwood 30.9, David Norris 28.7, Garrett Wiedmeier 25.8 and Shannon Miller 15.2 Hours!
- Feb. 15 - Welcome our newest academy graduate to ZSE, Jordan Croft!
- Feb. 15 - Welcome back to ZSE Dan Thompson!
- Feb. 9 - Welcome our newest academy graduate to ZSE, Jerry Pezzino!
- Feb. 2 - *UPDATED* Most Active Students for January: Julie Carico 95.3 hours, Kevin Kelm 77.5, Brian Stern 34.5, Jim Covert 32.9, Will Granruth 27.6, and Ryan Guffey 23.0 Most Active Controllers for January: Jonathan O'malley 64.9 hours, David Norris 48.0, Adam Wade 31.6, Garrett Wiedmeier 22.3, and Eric Probstfeld (ZAB) 20.9
- Jan. 17 - Welcome new transfer to ZSE, James Newman!
- Jan. 9 - Welcome our newest academy graduate to ZSE, Jim Covert!
- Jan. 3 - Most Active students for December: Julie Carico 191.2 hours, Kevin Kelm 38.0, Nathan Kleven 31.5, Ryan Guffey 25.0, Will Granruth 23.3 and Bill Fenton 23.2 hours! Most Active Controllers for December: Jonathan O'malley 57.7 hours, David Norris 38.9, Adam Wade 34.2 and Garrett Wiedmeier 22.0 hours!
- Dec. 27 - Welcome new academy graduate to ZSE, Aaron Buchanan!
- Dec. 17 - Welcome to ZSE new Academy Graduate, Nathan Kleven!
- Dec. 13 - Welcome new ZSE Student Will Granruth!
- Dec. 10 - Most Active students for November: Julie Carico 89.5 hours, Bill Fenton 20.9, Ryan Guffey 18.7, and Kevin Kelm 17.2 hours! Most Active Controllers for November: Jonathan O'malley 34.2 hours, Adam Wade 27.9, Tim Krajcar 23.0, David Norris 19.9, Owen Catherwood 16.0 and Garrett Wiedmeier 16.0 hours!
- Dec. 9 - Congratulations to Garrett Wiedmeier on advancement to C1!
- Dec. 7 - Welcome new Academy Graduate to ZSE, Brian Stern!
- Dec. 4 - Welcome returning student, Kyle Harms!
- Nov. 30 - Congratulations to Jonathan O'malley on advancement to C1!
- Nov. 26 - Welcome to ZSE Senior Student George Kovach!
- Nov. 26 - Welcome back to ZSE, Controller Chris Boyd!
- Nov. 1 - Most Active students for October: Julie Carico 112.3 hours, Jonathan O'Malley 31.5, Jason Dzurisin 19.6, Ryan Guffey 18.4 and Bill Fenton 17.0 hours! Most Active Controllers for October: Tim Krajcar 24.1 hours, Nathan Sleyster 17.6 and Adam Wade 31.6 hours!
- Oct. 19 - Welcome back Chris Gauthier to ZSE!
- Oct. 19 - Congratulations to ZSE's newest Mentor, Adam Wade, on advancement to C3! Well done!
- Oct. 18 - Welcome back to ZSE, Jason Dzurisin!
- Sep. 26 - Welcome new ZSE student Michael Morrison!
- Sep. 20 - Welcome back ZSE veteran Tim Krajcar who just completed is MBA. Congrats Tim!
- Sep. 17 - Congratulations to ZSE Controller Mike Fries to appointment of the Deputy Air Traffic Manager position for ZOA! Mike will still be on the ZSE visiting controller roster. We wish him the best of luck in his new role!
- Sep. 16 - Welcome new ZSE S3 and Academy Graduate Brian Fuller!
- Sep. 4 - Most Active students for August: - Julie Carico 67.9 hours, Jonathan O'Malley 62.2, Ryan Guffey 38.1, Dave High 36.5 and Garrett Wiedmeier 31.8 hours!Most Active Controllers for August: - Adam Wade 58.3 hours, Nathan Sleyster 33.6 and Owen Catherwood 22.4 hours!
- Aug. 5 - New POF file version 1.47 released! Important beacon code updates included, please download ASAP!
- Aug. 3 - Most Active students for July: - Ryan Guffey 44.6 hours, Dave High 36.2, Jonathan O'Malley 35.4, William Fenton 33.2 and Garrett Wiedmeier 21.7! Most Active Controllers for July: - David Norris 43.1 hours, Nathan Sleyster 32.5 and Adam Wade 30 hours!
- Jul. 30 - Congratulations to Adam Wade on advancement to C1!
- Jul. 27 - Congratulations to David High on advancement to S3!
- Jun. 23 - Congratulations to David Norris on advancement to C3!
- Jun. 15 - Welcome new transfer student to ZSE, Bryce Nelson!
- Jun. 5 - Most Active students for May: - Julie Carico 116 hours, Adam Wade 97.5, William Fenton 45.6, Garrett Wiedmeier 38.6, Jonathan O'malley 38.3, Kevin Kelm 20.5 hours! Most Active Controllers for May: - David Norris 78.6 hours, Todd Kolmodin 30.6, Mike Fries 24.5, Kai Brinkman 23.9, Shannon Miller 22.6 hours!
- Jun. 4 - Congratulations to Bill Fenton on advancement to S3!
- Jun. 2 - ZSE Welcomes the SECOND VATUSA Academy Graduate also! Welcome Ryan Guffey!
Archive of news proir to 6/1/2006