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ATC Training Center


Here is where you'll find the information necessary in order to learn Air Traffic Control at ZNY on VATSIM and the steps required for promotion at ZNY. There is a lot of information here for you to learn and apply to traffic on the network and in practice sessions. Three of the most important things you need to do are:

1. Practice, 2. Practice, and 3. Practice

You will mess up. That is what the training Staff is here for. Speaking of the Staff, the other important things are to:

1. Utilize the "Training Request" forum. Any and all requests for a training session must be scheduled though this forum.
2. ASK QUESTIONS, or if you need it, ask for help outright.
3. Accept the critiques and comments from the Staff. We're not here to "get you" or make you look stupid. The comments on performance are not personal they are business. There IS a "right way" and "wrong way" to do ATC at ZNY. We're here to teach you the right way and to make sure you have fun learning it.

Lastly, HAVE FUN This is a fun hobby. The more you enjoy it, the more you'll learn and become addicted to it.

In the pages below, you'll find information important to operations at ZNY. Start with the FAQ's section and then move on from there.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)



Basic ATC and non-Major Training Information



VATUSA S1 Training (DEL/GND)

VATUSA S2 Training (TWR)

VATUSA S3 Training (TMA/TRACON)



Major Facility Training Information



Newark Liberty International Airport Training Page

John F. Kennedy International Airport Training Page



New York LaGuardia Airport Training Page

Philadelphia International Airport Training Page