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Submit Date Position Controlled Service Level
Comment(s)
2008-11-12 05:38 Z MCO_CTR Poor
Wow. wow. I can't belive it. BAD BAD BAD. I am a real world ATC and acctuly a CFI, and I can't belive how messed up this was wow.
2008-11-01 03:18 Z JAX_CTR Below Average
Great ATC, but not to realistic. Helped 6 of us get on the ground safely at MCO..but really ive seen a lot better....
2008-09-04 23:58 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Very friendly and professional ATC service. Keep up the good work.
2008-08-26 01:50 Z JAX_APP Excellent
Good service and good advisory to traffic & wind in the area. Clear and easy to understand instructions.
2008-08-23 00:24 Z JAX_APP Excellent
great jo
2008-08-22 03:51 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Very Professional and courteous. Hope to fly through [Controller] airspace again soon. Excellent Job!!!!!
2008-08-17 06:05 Z JAX_DEL Excellent
Hello,
My name is[Pilot]Being fairly new myself to VATSIM, it is always great to see people new then me. I have been flying for about a month now, and am loving it. Tonight, i did an IFR flight from KJAX to KFLL. [Controller] was a great help, even with multiple server errors that are going on tonight. He was able to give me all of my clearance information like a skilled controller, and did everything with excellence. That is when i was so surprised to hear that i was his first clearance. Flying out of JAX often, he seems like he is shaping up to be one of the best. I am excited to see what the future looks like for him in JAX, and am looking forward to having him as my center controller. Just thought i would give some feedback on the good ya'all have.

I look forward to flying the JAX skies.
2008-08-11 01:37 Z JAX_APP Excellent
This was my first time in Jacksonville ARTCC.

Thanks to everyone for hosting the VFR Event and especially appreciate the staffing. I thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and navigation flying the coastline first South then North VFR.

See ya!
2008-08-10 18:28 Z MCO_TWR Average
I was passing through and I was overwatching some of the atc while I passed through Orlando
2008-08-09 02:31 Z DAB_APP Excellent
Great job getting me in on the ILS/BC 25R and the ILS 07L approaches. Services were greatly appreciated!
2008-07-30 01:13 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
flew out of orlando tonight, wasnt expecting ATC on tonight but glad he was. A+ service all the way. very courteous controller. speedy departure. on ground less then 5 - 10 minutes. will fly into MCO more often if this guys on for sure
2008-07-12 18:34 Z MCO_ALL Excellent
On behalf of Delta Virtual Airlines, I would like to thank[Controller] for handling our group flight on Wednesday night. They did an excellent job getting us in to KMCO, and we certainly thank them for being online.

[Pilot]
[Flight Number]
Assistant Director of Events
2008-06-29 01:07 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
Hi

You guys did a wonderful job I was flying as A6-AIN from KPNS to KMCO since the start I recived a 5* Service from the CTR Controller [Controller] who was very helpful with me and instructed me to change my cruising level as i Chose a wrong one
next i was handed off to MCO_W_APP[Controller] Where the challenge started with the very hard weather u had that night He gave me a couple of smooth vectors that led me to the ILS of 18R The second i got established I was about to report when i was handed off to the TWR[Controller]
Who gave me a landing Clearance as Number 2 after the DAL727 Flight that was on the runway ahead (I was asked by the CTR to maintain my visual separation from him as he was around 7 miles ahead of me ...was awesome)
Finally I reported a widnshear on the 18R around half mile at 500 ft and that was published to all the pilots landing next after me

Really guys a 5* Service You will see me again just don't get boored of me LooL

Thanks
2008-06-24 03:43 Z MCO_CTR Excellent
Great atc flown for the first time out of england i mostly stick to flying in north america. but after the 7 hours of flying blind with no atc and seeing that JAX center got online really made my day.i hate to land with out atc
thanks alot keep up the good wor
2008-06-24 01:15 Z MCO_CTR Excellent
VERY HAPPY CONTROLLER, one of THE best out there, once i was in his airspace, it was like i was in a party, really great ATC, keep up the great job man ;)
2008-06-20 03:31 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Thank You soo much for you time and making VATSIM great. Much appreciated, and a great job...
2008-06-15 03:13 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Excellent job [Controller] Appreciate the attention and professional ability you displayed working MCO approach (my home airport). Great crew down here and you make the time spent flying worthwhile. I will be back often and hope to work with you again.

[Pilot] - Delta Virtual Airlines
2008-06-11 22:08 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
He is a very awesome and professional controller. He had a lot of traffic on his hand with some text pilots and he did a magnificent job. Great controller! *****
2008-06-11 21:33 Z MCO_CTR Excellent
Great outstanding job, helped me a lot, while having a lot of traffic, keep up the good work
2008-06-11 21:13 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Absolutely I will come back! [Controller] was professional and courteous during the entire approach. For some reason, EVERYONE was submitting a flight paln for and flying into KJAX. A couple of pilots even asked (via text) on the CTR frequency if there was an EVENT going on there due to the high volume of traffic (innapropriate use of the frequency) but [Controller] handled it beautifully. I even overshot my turn to final on RWY 07 but [Controller] quickly vectored me back on course. All this during thunderstorm and changing wind directions!
[Controller] you get the IRON Mike award!
2008-06-11 19:31 Z JAX_APP Below Average
Disappointing service from APP...tons of nonstandard and confusing phraseology. I was not informed of the approach I was being vectored for (ILS 13), or even why I was being vectored until I was told to "join the 13 localizer,". I wasn't even cleared for the approach, so I asked, "Sir, am I cleared for the approach" and[Controller] replied with "you will be cleared when you report established". Well that means I technically couldn't intercept the localizer. And while I knew what he meant (sort of), someone without 1200 flying hours + 120 hours controlling wouldn't have. I usually do not submit feedback but I was somewhat disappointed with the level of service that I got today. Please accept my criticism
2008-05-24 19:38 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I would like to thank [Controller] for the great help. I couldn't say thanks because FS broke down suddenly. I really appreciate it and i will be flying to and form Jacksonville more time, especially when [Controller] is online.
2008-05-20 19:21 Z MCO_APP Excellent
I had lost engine #1, and requested emergency service.
I was unfamiliar with the flight characteristics after loosing an engine, but [Controller] was patient, and was able to vector me into a visual approach with little problem, while still having to deal with a pilot that was not being very cooperative.
2008-05-16 14:11 Z MYR_APP Excellent
On behalf of [Flight Number], I would like to thank the ZJX staff who covered KMYR for our last event. Wonderful service and we look forward to returning to ZJX airspace!

[Pilot]
[Flight Number]
2008-05-01 18:21 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Very professional controller! Awesome job! Thanks for the great ATC during the day hours!
2008-04-27 19:11 Z MIA_CTR Excellent
Great job!
KMCO people also did great job
2008-04-26 04:04 Z MCO_APP Excellent
I control Center and below at ZHU and did so tonite for several departures into the FNO airspace. Then I had a chance to fly into the airspace myself, so I grabbed it. I must say that my flight was a most enjoyable ATC experience from JAX CTR, thru MCO APP airspace and all the way to final and taxi to the gate with TWR. No "controller lags" as I've seen at times in the past in differing locales. The controllers were spot on, even though I know they were tired. I was impressed by the fact that they stayed on for my arrival, even though they closed shortly after (at least TWR had to). But their level of service was excellent in all respects even though the event was drawing down. My hat's off to these controllers . . . good on ya'!
2008-04-13 20:54 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Great job on his part! I requested the VOR 36R approach and he did great for not being very experienced with non-precision approaches. After a few comments, he spoke to have a weekend seminar on such approaches! Absolutely brilliant.
2008-04-13 20:51 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
Great job on tower! Only comment, ATIS must be recorded in a slower more legible manner. Foxtrot at time of descent was waaayy to fast and not legible. Controller corrected with Golf after I commented
2008-04-09 17:47 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Very professional, pleasant, made the experience a fun one. Looking forward to coming back to MCO soon. See ya.
2008-04-07 02:42 Z JAX_CTR Poor
I think his name was [Controller], not for sure though.
Flew from Sanford to Melbourne, VFR. MCO_APP cleared me through his airspace and had no problems with him and was very pleasant. When turning final for melbourne JAX_CTR sent me a contact me message. Ok... I'll give him a call and see what he wants. He said that I was entering a class D airspace and needed to contact him to do so. That is entirely correct but I was in Miami's airspace. I think he needs to review his charts for that area. The need to call an aircraft while on final, when no one was in the area, is a bit over the top for me and shows some power issues. I was using UNICOM the whole time inbound.

Also Orlando Approach brings aircraft into Melbourne in real life, I know because I'm talking to them all the time in real life.

I will be returning to the airspace as I have no choice because it is my hub area for a VA that I fly for.
2008-04-06 20:21 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I was just about to leave the gate at CHS when [Controller] came online. While Center is supposed to control the smaller towered airports, I'm used to center giving clearance, and requesting a call when airborn. [Controller] took the time to provide taxi and takeoff clearance from that smaller airport, even though there were already 15 airplanes in his airspace. Thanks for the extra attention.
2008-03-12 02:38 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Friendly service! Noticed that I had a remark in my flightplan stating I like visual approaches, so gave me a visual to 18R, then switched to 18L (since there was no other traffic) for a shorter taxi. Hope [Controller] is online when I fly out of MCO.
2008-03-07 23:41 Z MCO_GND Below Average
This is constructive criticism.....

The controller on KMCO Ground for my flight was unclear about giving instructions. I had to give the readback twice and was never given taxiways to use enroute to the active. Then I was given hold short instructions as a VFR MD11 ([Flight Number] - [Pilot]) was practicing touch-and-go's in the wrong direction on top of ramming me as I continued to hold while he was taking off the wrong way (luckily I have collisions off just for such an incident). Finally I was given clearance for takeoff (not ground's job the last time I checked) and I was then off on the advisory frequency without incident.

In my opinion, this controller needs to be informed of what his specific job duties are and are not. He also needs to be aware of when a supervisor is needed (I requested one but he just said once the traffic is clear I'd be released for departure).
2008-03-07 16:57 Z JAX_APP Excellent
[Controller] did a very good "by the book" job on delivery, taxi and departure. Very pleased!
2008-02-27 23:43 Z MCO_GND Below Average
I just got done flying some circuits at MCO and the ground contoller, i think needs a little more training or guidance or something. He was giving clearence for tower and things like that. Then he tried to tell another pilot it is done differently a here at MCO and ground can do that. So i think he needs a litte more work. Ok well thanks cya soon.
2008-02-17 18:01 Z JAX_CTR Poor
Sat on the ground for 15 minutes. Called twice on voice twice on text for departure clearance at KDAB for rwy 7L. Ignored all 4 times.Finally departed offline. When asked the question if you'll see me again, Not sure. But I will forward my report to my Virtual Airline so they are aware of how ZJX operates.
2008-02-10 17:02 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
[Controller] was very helpful to me, being a visiting pilot from the UK I was a little unsure about USA ATC and the proceedures, however, [Controller] was very helpful and friendly which made me feel alot more at ease with being in the US!

[Controller] certainly should be recognised for his friendly, helpful and very lively control which he provides pilots.

I'm looking forward to returning to KMCO already, well done!
2008-02-01 02:12 Z MCO_GND Below Average
Controller told me contact him, but did not have the ATC client configured correctly as to appear in SB3. Reconfigured ATC client and began appearing in SB3 and sent a second "Contact Me" message. After a few minutes, controller sent a third "contact me" message.

If a pilot knows what he is doing, he will contact ATC prior to pushback/taxi. Contacting experienced pilots via PM tends to cause frustration (at least in myself). Contacting a pilot via PM after seeing movement on the ground without contact seems reasonable, though.

Summary: Controller's failure to set up ATC client correctly and insistent PMing created frustration and a bad first impression of controller. Given we're all here to learn, there are no hard feelings, but feedback is needed in order for improvement. Thanks.
2008-01-20 00:12 Z JAX_TWR Poor
I have never had problems around ZJX, but I'm not happy with how I was treated by [Controller]. Positively the worst tower controller I have dealt with in 1200hrs of VATSIM operations.

I don't appreciate being threatened with a conduct report because I requested an ILS when KJAX is IFR. The controller demanded I take Rwy31 even though there is no precision approach. I attempted the Rwy 31 approach (GPS31), but went missed because I lost sight of the field on short final (rain and fog). [Controller] then allowed an ILS 7 with visibility near the field of 1000 and 1SM. I believe demanding a visual against the pilot's request when the field is IFR is just wrong.

The controller repeatedly tried to exercise control of my flight, even when I was 80 nm from the field. He was uninformed of the current field conditions and current weather. I believe he is mistaken on his authority and duties as a tower controller.

Screenshot of the IM transcript available upon request. [Controller] was civil in his demeanor on voice when I arrived at the field, but I'm still not happy. I recognize he may still be in a training environment, but I believe more supervision would be appropriate.

Feel free to contact me for the transcript....just provide an email address.

[Pilot]
[Flight Number]
2008-01-14 19:12 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
Very Good and helpful

thanks for the atc
2008-01-06 03:28 Z MCO_GND Above Average
[Controller] did an awesome job, and was quick and friendly on Instructions. He has great potential!
2008-01-05 17:06 Z MCO_TWR Poor
Performed a flight from KMCO to KMDW for MITRE today as [Flight Number]. My flight was planned for 11141 EST and logged in around 1055 EST. Tower logged in around 5 minutes after and sent a contact me message around 1105 EST. I believed that he was not required to do that and he should wait until I called him up for clearance. I contacted him immediately and he started giving me some information about runways, winds and some other stuff which was O.K., but this should have been in his ATIS either text or voice.
He then asked me if I was ready for my IFR clearance. I told him that I wasn’t departing until 1141 EST, but I decide that since he had already asked me I would receive it then. I proceeded to request clearance, and then he told me that he would call me around 1120 EST which would be around 10 minutes. I figured that why would he asked me if I was ready if he wasn’t. He called me up at 1120 EST and gave me my clearance which was far from appropriate phraseology. In my clearance he included to fly runway heading, and that departure frequency would be with him implying that tower would give me radar vectors.
Not even mentioning two other delta aircrafts [Flight Number] and [Flight Number] which seemed to me like he had a circus of wrong phrasing with them. [Flight Number] called in holding short and tower replied “call when holding short”. [Flight Number] said that he was and ready for departure. [Flight Number] received his takeoff clearance or what was very short of a correct takeoff clearance. Then [Flight Number] called in for departure and tower specifically gave him a conditional instruction to taxi into position and hold “after” the departing [Flight Number].
MCO tower takeoff clearance for both [Flight Number] and [Flight Number] was far from proper phrasing. After [Flight Number] roll and takeoff MCO tower radar contacted and proceeded to give him some more instructions.
JAX CTR was online around 1125 EST, but tower told [Flight Number] that his radar services was terminated and he should switch to Unicom. [Flight Number] pointed out to him that JAX CTR was online and tower told him that CTR had just popped up and he could contact him. [Flight Number] told him that CTR was online long time ago.
Then [Flight Number] got his takeoff clearance also far from proper phrasing and also received a radar contact, but this time was passed over to CTR.
I got my clearance for takeoff at 1156 EST and then he decide to say that he was closing down and that he would be back at 1500 EST and then he logged off.
I commented to CTR about MCO tower services been horrible and that I was going to make a feedback about it.
This feedback is not intendedto make ZJX look bad, but to improve this person's ATC service. I really hope this is corrected, because some other pilot could think that this represents ZJX, which I know it doesn’t
2008-01-05 17:03 Z MCO_TWR Average
I realize that [Controller] is a Student Controller, so here is some feedback of things that I noted.

Alex needs to work on his terminology when giving taxi instructions to include hold short instructions. Overall, not bad, just needs some polishing.

[Controller] may also want to tweak his mic for voice operations. I had to turn my headset volume down quite a bit in order to understand him.
2008-01-05 02:15 Z MCO_GND Excellent
I was very pleased, actually. He gave me good instructions. I am a newbie and taught me some great things
2007-12-03 06:38 Z MCO_APP Poor
Bad News Orlando..

This evening on an IFR Flight from Chicago O Hare to Orlando FL, I was contacted by a [Controller] who actually was logged in as Domino Davis. I was on a late decent on the arrival, contact him, and was given a 093 degree turn (?) followed by 5,000 feet. I was NOT given proper vectors, was sent towards the east end of the field, then told to be ready for 18R. No sense..

Was told on a 5-mile final to expect the ILS (?) ... no vectors, so asked for the Visual 18R.. got it, and flew it. On a 3 mile final I was told to Call the Ball or Go Around? I'm confused.

Domino Davis is not [Controller] real name.. and he sure controlled up a mess in MCO tonight. I sent Screen shots of this situation to the ATM and to a VATSIM SUP, and called the SUP to try to remove Davis ASAP. This controller is un-certified for the position and is ruining Jacksonville's image.
2007-12-01 04:32 Z MCO_GND Excellent
According to your controller he stated he was a student. He gave me excellent ground instructions and was very prompt with all of his readbacks. He even handled a "Noob" pilot [Flight Number]. With paitentce and respect. He used everything he was taught correctly and was able to deal with a foolish situation on that pilots behalf. Great Job [Controller]. Be back in MCO soon and hope to have your service :) Happy Holidays Guys
2007-11-08 21:45 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Very nice to deal with was very clear and understandable, Overall job well done. As a Controller at ZBW I was very impressed with the service
2007-10-20 00:36 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
Outstanding Service & great Professional Attitude.
[Controller] was very friendly and helped me a great deal towards a successful first Flight on VATSIM. My hub flies to MCO and I hope to encounter many more of these professionals.

Really a pleasant experience!

Sincerely,

[Pilot]
[Flight Number]
[Flight Number]
[Flight Number]
2007-10-08 06:36 Z MCO_APP Excellent
[Controller] deserves a few words of praise for his patience and help for a newbie. [Flight Number] was making his first approach with online ATC, and [Controller] helped him make a succesful and safe landing. Thanks!
2007-10-07 14:11 Z KNPA_GND Excellent
We hit [Pilot] with a 5-plane departure from KNPA with a transition to MARSA and despite the fact that it was his first experience with a Navy group flight, he handled it with confidence and kept his cool.
2007-09-30 03:56 Z JAX_APP Poor
Left KJAX with two other UPS planes about 10:15 PM and when handed off to approach he starts yelling over an open mic about nobody's doing what he says. The guy must have really lost it! I reminded him he was on an open mic and he told me he didn't care. I stayed on rwy heading for close to 5 minutes and APP finally turned me over to CTR who was as confused as APP. After being handed off to the next CTR he just logged off. It was much better coming into KJAX about 20 minutes earlier. We all have bad nights but this was really bad. I love to fly into KJAX and will continue.
2007-09-30 00:56 Z JAX_APP Excellent
I came in during the BOTA night and had great ATC all the way up the sunshine state. I got all the way to JAX_APP and received EXCEPTIONAL service from [Controller] here. I was on a professionally sequenced approach on a VIS to rwy 7 and was handed off to TWR. The pilot in fornt of me failed to exit in time and I was sent back to APP on a missed. He apologized several times despite y contant efgforts saying that he was GREAT atc and it couldnt possibly be his error. [Controller] provided eceptional ATC tonight and I would be more than happy to come back to ZJX for him to be my ears in the sky.

Thanks for the great ATC, [Controller]!

[Pilot]
2007-09-23 15:52 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Very friendly, professional, and seemed to handle everything as a real controller would. Hope to see him again!
2007-08-26 02:53 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Flew the Saturday Scramble and enjoyed every minute. Thanks for the great turnout.
2007-08-26 01:40 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Flew in during the Saturday Scramble. Even though the weather was awful, you guys did one awesome job!! From CTR, APP, TWR, and GND, I was impressed. You made it sound like the REAL thing. Congrats and great job!!
2007-07-14 04:16 Z JAX_TWR Excellent
Went to wrong runway at first, but [Controller] did not get upset, instead allowed me to depart that runway. Also, gave me time to wait for my company traffic for a little while. [Controller] also allowed me to add a waypoint in my Flight Plan while waiting. He was very nice and professional and did his job as GND/TWR controller well.
2007-07-07 19:49 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Great job to all involved in the flight (those working JAX CTR, DAB APP, DAB TWR, DAB GND between 2pm and 4pm DAB local). It was very realistic ATC. Good work!
2007-06-27 03:09 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Absolutely awesome job tonight! I had to get airborne and en route with no delay to meet my refuel track on time and Mr. Svatos provided professional, courteous, and excellent service for both my departure and arrival which allowed me to meet my suspense time. JAX is lucky to have such a great controller! Thanks JAX for the great ATC!
2007-06-22 04:31 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I apologize for not knowing the name of the controller working Center on June 17, 2007 at 9:10 P.M (1:10 GMT), but I cannot express how amazing his performance was. Having to deal with traffic in multiple states, along with issuing clearances, ground traffic, tower duties, departure and arrivals at those airfields, as well as dealing with high altitude traffic from Miami, Memphis and Atlanta Centers. There was never a second for him to catch his breath. While I was with him, the radio chatter never stopped.

He handled it like an absolute professional. Whoever he was should be considered an amazing asset to your staff.

Again, I apologize for not knowing his name, but I'm sure you can figure out who it was based on my time reporting.

Look forward to flying in Jacksonville airspace soon.

[Pilot]
[Pilot]
[Flight Number]
2007-06-22 03:02 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Very polite and very understandable on communications. Very knowledgeable and patient. Great controller overall.
2007-06-18 02:46 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Awsome controller knows what he is talking about. Had a busy night just a day ago and handled it 100% pro got great sequencing!!! Really does a good job and sounds just like the controllers i talk to out in the real world.
2007-06-16 07:30 Z MCO_APP Excellent
much appreciated service for staying online much later than anticipated for my late arrival 0725Z or 12 25am EDT
2007-06-16 05:30 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Rick is one of my favorite controller in all of Vatsim, he did a great dob during the tail end of tonights FNO and i would like to commend him for his outstanding performance this evening. I am soooo used to other centers in the region either forgetting about your decent or clearing you to cross an int at a certain alt. that there is no way to get at. This fine gentlemen was ON TOP OF HIS GAME, i just wish all centers operated in the professional, cortous manner in which this man does. Vatsim a;ready rocks, but with controllers like what can be found in JAX....its only getting beter.

Thanks again Rick for the great ATC as usual and I will see you VERY SOON, (like the next time your online)
2007-06-16 05:30 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Rick is one of my favorite controller in all of Vatsim, he did a great dob during the tail end of tonights FNO and i would like to commend him for his outstanding performance this evening. I am soooo used to other centers in the region either forgetting about your decent or clearing you to cross an int at a certain alt. that there is no way to get at. This fine gentlemen was ON TOP OF HIS GAME, i just wish all centers operated in the professional, cortous manner in which this man does. Vatsim a;ready rocks, but with controllers like what can be found in JAX....its only getting beter.

Thanks again Rick for the great ATC as usual and I will see you VERY SOON, (like the next time your online)
2007-06-16 05:25 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
I wish there was something better than excellent for a rating. Not only did my tower controller do an outstanding job , but JAX CTR really shined this evening, there were a few pilots that had no business on Vatsim this evening, but he managed to get them on track as well as being very polite and very informative. I will 100% be flying through Jax next time you all are up.:)

On a side note is there a site somewhere that one can check to see when there is going to be ATC. I know there is a sign in sheet for some ARTCC's and i was wondering if there was something like servinfo that would tell ou when a certain ceter or tower or ground will be signing on?
2007-06-16 03:30 Z MCO_APP Poor
Well It seemed to he did not know what he was but any way when he put me on fanal he told me to exspect runway 18R so I lines up on it and switched to tower mind you I was almost outer marker when towers says that I was surpost to land on 18L so the other choose I had was to sigh off vatsim or crash it so I log off so he reallys need to pay attation to what he is doing and know what runways they are landing on but anyway I'll be back of that you can count on
2007-06-16 02:17 Z MCO_APP Poor
Rude to pilots... expectation of pilots that they could read his mind. I read back turn left 180 he told me "what are you doing sir I said 100" Its his job to catch me reading back wrong even then you don't need to be rude. Then he told me you wont make the approach like it was MY fault when he did not descend me in time. This controller was defiantly not one of the highest quality I've seen.
2007-06-16 02:03 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Dan was handling a lot of traffic on Friday night and is one of the few controllers that I know that handles it so well. He is doing an outstanding job, he is an outstanding controller. Would love to fly with him again
2007-06-10 01:38 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Tom did an outstanding job tonight. He recieved alot of traffic from ATL CTR with no sequencing and was quite efficient. I observed some problems with a pilot who was very slow to follow vectors and a bit argumentative but Tom was professional and a real pleasure to fly with.
2007-06-10 01:26 Z TPA_CTR Excellent
He did an outstanding job with traffic separation despite high traffic volume and some uncorroperative pilots. Very nice work!
2007-06-03 02:14 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Tom made a special effort to stay online so that I could finish my first new flight with new computer equipment I had installed. Even though I am sure he had big plans for Saturday evening he was polite and professional and stuck with me all the way to the ground. I will definitely be back to fly JAX_CTR.
2007-05-23 17:35 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
There seems to be no way to also include Rich Cole, who was working APP last night. However, in any case these guys did a super job. Traffic was heavy, and they were literally BURIED in Novices and non-reporters, but they perservered, and even thougb a BUNCH of us had to go missed because of a C172 "Parked" on the Runway, they never missed a beat. Really enjoyed it and hope you guys keep doing these "Ops". Really makes our flying worth while. Thanks Again!!
2007-05-23 01:04 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I was just passing through monitoring as I cruised at FL340, this guy definately knows what he is doing. Traffic sounded busy with lots of chatter and he never skipped a beat like its his everyday job. If I see this guy on I may have to do a fly-in to JAX, Excellent work Jack!
2007-05-16 02:07 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
First off... a very smooth clear and understandable voice. I can see why is is an INST!

Also, observed him helping some new pilots on text. and he was EXTREMELY helpful with helping them get off the ground.

A real pleasure cruising thru ZJX!!
2007-05-10 01:32 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Great ATC. Very respectable and very consistent. Put me right on the glide from LEASSE. Wonderful.
2007-05-10 01:31 Z MCO_APP Above Average
Mr. Cole did a fantastic job getting me into MCO on time. I really appreciate the professionalsim I find when flying into and out of ZJX. I live in SAV, myself.
2007-05-06 06:39 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
I just want to say thanks for the great service you are providing. I'm new at VATSIM, my first flight was over Atlanta airspace and the app ATC was very rude to me when I couldn't hook up with the ILS, I don't want to fly over Atlanta again. Since I start flyng at KMCO, It's been a truly great experience, all the ATC's are really helpfull, kind, with clear instructions and patient. Same at JAX CTR, always kind, clear and ready to help. This message is not only for the guy at the tower at KMCO today, is for the APP, Ground and Center all these day that I'd been flyng. Thanks a lot for your services, keep the great work, newbies like me really appreciate it.
Thank you.
Pablo Ottonello
2007-05-04 14:40 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Mr Seeley, was a great controller, we had a new pilot with us in a flight of 4 a/c into KBNA, he was extremely helpful and patient and we at Eastern Virtual Airlines appreciate it !!!!

Tommy DiDonato
EVA Denver Hub Manager
2007-05-02 18:30 Z MCO_APP Above Average
Practical knowledge of procedures and phraseology, but asked me to contact him outside and under the MCO BRAVO airspace. After a quick message, it was all squared away. Successful flight following and clearance. Great controller, awesome attitude
2007-05-01 17:56 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Tom provided great atc to me on my flight out, I forgot to turn as assisnged and in a way that I would use (scarcasm) he asked he how my turn was going, DOH!! I wasnt, but i fixed that. Great Job Tom
2007-04-25 01:33 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
VERY GOOD CONTROLLER
2007-04-02 20:18 Z MCO_APP Below Average
Very difficult to understand, speaks too fast, even after being asked to slow down. Not typical JAX controlling I've come to expect.
2007-04-01 19:06 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Exellent work!!! Very realalistic! I will definatly fly here the next time this controller was on. Also, I had a hard time understanding instructions and the Controller explained it to me in a very polite way. Also, the conroller on Tower was good to! Keep it up!
2007-03-04 15:50 Z SAV_TWR Above Average
Got me out pretty fast and I was on my way in no time. Phraseology was correct, and very friendly.
2007-03-04 06:57 Z MCO_GND Excellent
Excellent delivery of route and taxi clearance. Hope to see them controlling again.
2007-02-25 02:04 Z JAX_DEL Excellent
He did an amazing job on DEL. Congrats and keep up the good work!
2007-02-20 00:04 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
GREAT JOB! WILL FLY W\ AGAIN
2007-02-19 07:35 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
pleasure to have hime controlling
2007-02-19 05:30 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
Very nice ATC...very impressed!


Id like to tell him he did an exellent job, since it was my first time at KMC
2007-02-19 00:31 Z DAB_TWR Excellent
The Tower Controller at KDAB, is very good at what he does. He is calm, can control large masses of traffic, and adds a sense of humor to it. There was a lot of traffic, and two VFR pattern aircraft, including myself. This was during the Daytona 500 fly in, also. Great job!! This controller deserves a promotion.
2007-02-18 16:06 Z DAB_APP Excellent
I flew in during your Daytona event last night and just wanted to say well done to the whole crew. I only selected approach since this form makes you pick something, but approach, tower and ground all did a great job. You guys did a nice job and for a racing fan, it was a great event to participate in. Thanks!

[Pilot]
[Flight Number]
Altair Virtual Airlines
2007-02-18 05:02 Z DAB_TWR Excellent
First flight I got to complete with ATC at the end (2 longer flights crashed the system or FS9 on the way). Granted, don't have much to compare to since I'm new at this, but was very pleased with [Controller] just the same. He was handling touch and gos while I was wandering around like a complete drunk on final (when I got to DAB my display turned into a "slide show" which made lining up tricky), no doubt making life difficult for him. No hint of that in his voice, though. Good job.
2007-02-17 06:07 Z MCO_GND Excellent
very skilled professional controller!! good job :) i was having trouble connectiong but he help me and controlled me anyway.
2007-01-21 05:29 Z JAX_CTR Average
Friendly controller, gave us directs when requested, phraseology could use a bit of work.
2007-01-21 05:19 Z MCO_GND Poor
Controller logged on 15 minutes before start of BOTA. Myself and 4 other ZAU controllers were preparing to depart to IAH. Took a very lengthy amount of time to receive clearance which in turn delayed our return flight to MCO, preventing us from scoring arrival points on that leg. Called for taxi 4 times with no response until the last call. Progressive taxi not issued - real free for all with who was to go first in the line of 4 of us.
2007-01-09 23:12 Z MCO_APP Poor
This evening I decided to fly a VFR flight from KDAB-KMCO in a Cirrus SR22. I departed KDAB at around 5:30PM with no FP filed as this is not a requirement for VFR flights in the real world. I am a ERAU student with my CFI rating so I am extremely familiar with local airspace as well as Federal Air Regulations concerning VFR. The controller sent me a contact me message approx 50nm outside of MCO, well outside the Class B airspace, I was about only 10-15nm away from DAB. So I decided to contact him as a convience, he first said to me that I was swk stnby. Which I checked and I was swking mode C with the VFR code of 1200. About 5 minutes went by before he said "oh nevermind that is the VFR swk" showing me that this is going be a fun approach :) I was flying at 5500ft and now clearly inside the Class BRAVO, I was then not assigned a swk code, nor given clrnce to enter the MCO Class B. Again I just went along with the flow. He then preceeded to give me vectors that went so far west that I was outside the Class B again. At this time since the WX was beautiful VFR, I requested to terminate radar services and go on my own. The Controller granted my request, I then preceeded a little further west and descended down to 1500ft. At this time I turned inbound direct MCO because I knew that I can get pretty close from where i was at from the west and still remain VFR under the Class B. I got within 10-15nm of MCO and gave MCO TWR a call stating my a/c type intentions, as a normal VFR a/c would be entering a controlled TWR airspace. TWR then gave me my entry instructions for the runway in use which was great. At this time I felt like someone online knew at least a little something about VFR procedures. Upon landing TWR asked me why I had not contacted approach, I told him I tried initially but it was taking way to long to land VFR in MCO so I decided to come in under the Class B and just contact you.

In the end I got to where i wanted which is the ultimate goal, however with being a real world CFI this just makes me upset because I strive to provide realism in the VATSIM community. Not just for ATC but also for pilots, I think the more realism we have, the better time we will all have online. I therefore suggest out of this that your ARTCC review local VFR procedures and airspaces to see where VFR traffic can and cannot go. I thank you for your time in reading this comment and look forward to flying in the future in your airspace and see how your next controller I come across is!!

Take Care
2006-12-17 03:12 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I just want to say that [Controller] is one of the best ATCs I have ever worked with.
2006-12-13 22:08 Z MCO_TWR Average
Overall, he seemed to know TWR stuff fairly good, except for the NEODDSWEVEN rule. I had filed for FL370 (an odd flight level) and he said that it was invalid for the direction of flight (southeast to northeast) I am guessing it was just a slip up, it happens to all of us ;). Other then that no problems accept for not handing off to departure, I had to ask by 2k AGL for the handoff.
2006-11-26 19:00 Z MCO_APP Excellent
I just wanted to let you know my experience with [Controller] Last night I was a first time flyer using ATC for approach and landing. [Controller] for future flights as his professionalism and knowledge was second to none and he really helps new pilots feel welcome. Please let [Controller] know I appreciated everything he did for me last night and I look forward to future flights with him.
2006-11-25 21:50 Z ALL_ALL Excellent
I just wanted to take the time and commend you for the level of effort I received tonight for the Friday Night Ops - it's been a while since I've done online flying, but it went well, thanks in no small part to your efforts.

I've been trying to get others from my VA (Premier Airways) to fly online - hopefully someone will see the feedback and be encouraged to give online flying a try!

Kudos
2006-11-21 01:21 Z MCO_TWR Above Average
Friendly tone, and very clear instructions. Thanks for staffin up MCO TWR, will be back for more quality ATC.
2006-11-21 00:19 Z MCO_APP Above Average
Great controlling, a little nervous about going in to MCO(first time there). Very friendly controller who got me on the ground in one piece. Very clear comunnications, and friendly tone.
2006-11-10 14:10 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
One of the best controllers I've flown under. I spent a lot of time in the southeast and look forward to more flights with [Controller]. He's very good about dealing with aircraft at several airports and provides the same level of service at all fields as at Jacksonville. Excellent service!
2006-10-30 19:15 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Excellent job. Provided great ATC service at a slow time of day for VATSIM. Also, helped me with some traffic that was ahead of me but not within his airspace. Really appreciate his service
2006-10-28 13:00 Z MCO_APP Excellent
The controller was professional, friendly, helpful and informative. As a vatsim newbie I felt welcomed to the ZJX airspace. Thank you!
2006-10-17 00:12 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I was flying under a vUSN callsign and was blown away by the knowledge of [Controller]with Military aircraft. It was a true pleause to fly under him and recive the professionalism that he gave. Heck he even knew stuff I didn't! Hah! Thanks for the great service.
2006-10-08 03:41 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
[Controller] is one of the most laid back controllers I've experienced. He is a great example of patience and dilligence. I appreciated that he gave me a direct SJI vector in the BOTA b/c I was going to pass a group of 4 other aircraft enroute. Thanks for the great ATC.
2006-09-28 02:50 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Fantastic ATC. I love how he doesn't get overwhelmed easily and is very calm. Keep up the great work!
2006-09-03 07:33 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
[Controller] is a great controller, also a great person and when you catch him when the going is slow, he'll crack a joke or two. I will definately be back in the airspace again!!!!
2006-08-11 20:23 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I recently passed my single engine commercial checkride and needed some practice running through the engine out procedures for the Multi-engine commercial which I will be starting this week at DAB, in, you guessed it:) N19U. [Controller] provided excellent service while I was flying, and was very accomodating to my somewhat odd request;) I will be back! Keep up the good work.
2006-08-09 04:54 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I feel I need to comment on the professional approach [Controller] took to working the position. He was especially courteous and patient with some of what I perceived to be, younger pilots. Thanks [Controller].
2006-07-18 06:47 Z MCO_APP Excellent
This controller has demonstrated outstanding ability in Air Traffic Management, in which I've seen no where else on all of VATSIM. Friendly, helpful, skillful. MCO is valued to have this controller. I look forward to my next flight.
2006-07-04 02:04 Z JAX_CTR Below Average
Contacted controller regaurding visual approach for RWY35 (defualt) 35L RW, priror to touch down. Controller gave me vectors past the visual flight path on 35L and I took rwy 36L instead. This was an inconvience for me as my gates where on the NE side of the field. Also at apprx. 10PM EST time controller left the scope because "he spilled his pop" Thanks again!
2006-06-15 03:41 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
[Controller] was very helpful and understanding while I was in his airspace.

I initially had some problems with my controller and while I was trying to fix it (window minimized) my aircraft started careening across the tarmac. [Controller] contacted me and was understanding of my plight.

There was some miscommunication, most likely on my part, and I began taxiing to my runway without clearence, again [Controller] was very understanding and helpful. I am still learning the ins and outs of VATSIM and its controllers like [Controller] that make my learning all that much easier.

Thanks [Controller]!
2006-06-10 20:11 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
I tell ya... I've been flying here for a while and I have NOT had service like the service I had from [Controller]. Very pleasant, calm, and helpful. Kudos my friend, and made my flight a very pleasant day. I cant wait to come back!
2006-06-06 19:46 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Very Helpful....proffesional, and easy to deal with...Great Service
2006-06-04 02:34 Z MCO_TWR Excellent
I'm a new pilot to vatsim, and [Controller] was very helpful and understanding. He answered any questions that I had before take off.
2006-06-03 23:50 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
As usual, [Controller] is calm and cool at the scope. Just takes it in stride and keeps on moving. If he makes a 'goof' (which I seldom see), he gets it corrected, gives a pilot an explanation when able and continues to 'push tin'. You got a good one there ZJX.
2006-05-27 00:48 Z MCO_APP Excellent
thanks for the atc
2006-05-25 00:37 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
thanks for the atc.
2006-05-13 01:21 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
[Controller] gave me great service. I was flying into Orlando on the MINNE3 and he asked me if I wanted to change arrivals to the LESSE1. I eventually said yes, and he vectored me to direct OCF. He did this when there was much traffic in the area. I can't think of anybody else who would be so nice, especially in much traffic.
2006-04-28 15:12 Z MCO_TWR Below Average
I was coming into kmco yesterday and i saw taht he was online so as i was coming in over omn vor to come into the ils he started to act like an approach controller. He also was controlling out of his airspace by pointing out an airplane to me when i was stillover the water tracking the vor into omn. i think he needs a little more work b4 he gets put on tower alone again.
2006-04-26 03:45 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Great job, [Controller]! You guys handled the switch over really well. Thanks for all of your help. I will plan another flight down to JAX very soon.
2006-04-26 03:43 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Great job all around! [Controller] was very professional and on top of things. I will definitely be back. Thanks for everything you do!
2006-04-04 12:12 Z JAX_APP Excellent
Was a nice night at JAX Monday night. Really good service the entire way in (CTR, APP, TWR, GND). [Controller] had a couple VFR 'intruders' LOL in the air was myself and an [Pilot Callsign] were enroute to KJAX.

JAX-ATL-JAX is my run a couple times a week. Always good service at ZJX. Makes me think at times I should get back to controlling at ZJX.
2006-04-02 03:15 Z MCO_APP Excellent
Was extremely friendly, helpful, and overall made my flight a better one.
2006-03-25 05:47 Z JAX_CTR Excellent
Great service! Luv to see you guys up staffin! keep up the good work
2006-03-25 02:53 Z JAX_CTR Excellent