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Examination Guidelines

Guideline Information

Control Details
Type Guideline
Revision 01/2025
Effective Date 19 AUG 2025
Prepared by Chriss Klosowski - ACCARB1
Approved by Chriss Klosowski - ACCARB1
Next review date 19 AUG 2026
Cancelled documents NIL

Record of Revisions

Revision Number Notes Effective Date
01/2025 Initial Issue 19 AUG 2025

Scope

Welcome to the Arabian vACC Examination Guidelines. This document provides clear standards for the design and presentation of all Arabian vACC event materials, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and alignment with both vACC and VATMENA branding requirements.

Through consistent application of these rules, the Arabian vACC demonstrates professionalism, strengthens the VATMENA Division’s reputation, and provides members with clear, reliable, and visually coherent event communication.

Warning

All event branding material and documentation contained in this section is intended solely for use by the Arabian vACC. Unauthorized use, duplication, or modification outside of the vACC is strictly prohibited.

General Guidelines

When creating a controller examination banner, you are strongly encouraged to use the official template, available in the Arabian vACC Google Drive.

If you are unable to access or download the template, please contact a member of the Marketing Department for assistance.

Text

The banner template should be followed as accurately as possible:

  • The top line must display the position name and the airports covered, written in ICAO/IATA format.
  • Below, include the controller’s name and the exam rating.
  • For Tier-1 validations, you may write T1 instead of the rating.
  • The date and time must be placed at the bottom of the banner.

Backgrounds

Backgrounds must consist of either:

  • Community screenshots related to the airport being covered, or
  • A radar screen background of the position in question.

Additional Guidelines

For more detailed instructions on banner creation, please refer to the following guidelines:

It is essential that these guidelines are followed to ensure consistency and professionalism.

Examination Publishing

Title

All controller examination titles must follow this format without exceptions:

  • Standard Exam: [S2/S3/C1] Exam | [POSITION]
    Example: S3 Exam | OMAA_1_APP
  • Tier-1 Validation: Tier-1 Validation | [POSITION]
    Example: Tier-1 Validation | OMDB_APP

Description

When posting a controller examination on myVATSIM, Discord, or other social media platforms, the following formats must be used:

Short Description (max 280 characters)

Join us on [DATE, MONTH] as [STUDENT] takes on their [S2/S3/C1] exam at [POSITION]! Come test your skills and support realistic operations while helping the candidate demonstrate their readiness for the next rating!

Long Description

🎓 VATSIM EXAM | [STUDENT] | [POSITION] | [DATE, MONTH] 🛫

On [DATE, MONTH], step into the action and assist [STUDENT] as they complete their [S2/S3/C1] rating exam at [POSITION]. Your participation helps create a realistic, high-traffic environment while ensuring professional ATC service.

🕒 Time: [TIMEFRAME IN ZULU]
🎯 Position: [POSITION]

All pilots, whether flying IFR or VFR, are encouraged to join. Your traffic contributes to a more authentic examination experience!

Charts and briefings: [ENTER FIR LIBRARY PILOT BRIEFING LINK]