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Introduction

Distribution and Scope

This document outlines the training policies and requirements for the provision of Air Traffic Control services within the Curacao FIR.


Exclusion of Liability

The information in this document is for use on the VATSIM network only and should never be adopted for real-world use. The information published within this document is made available without warranty of any kind; the Organisation accepts no responsibility or liability whether direct or indirect, as to the currency, accuracy, or quality of the information, nor for any consequences of its use.


Amendment History

Revision Effective Date Notes
2020/11 11 November 2021 Full rewrite
2021/09 01 October 2021 Full rewrite


Validity

This document becomes effective 01 October 2021.


General

Rules & Policies

All VATSIM controllers wishing to conduct online operations within the Curacao FIR airspace are subject to comply with the VATSIM Code of Conduct and VATSIM Code of Regulation, as well as any VATSIM Caribbean Division and Curacao FIR policies.

Language

English is the preferred Language for flying and ATC services in the Curacao FIR. ATC services in a language other than English are allowed.

Procedures & Charts

Airport-specific procedures are covered in this document. Charts are available through the website of the Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider.

ATC Client and Sector Files

Curacao FIR does not mandate a required ATC client. Files are made available in both Euroscope and SCT format. Sector files are provided through AeroNav GNG with AIRAC updates being released every month.