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VATSIM-UK is split into a number of Regional Training Schemes (RTS) for the purposes of managing your training program as a controller in the most efficient way. Once you have your rating, you may control wherever you wish, but during your training you will develop close ties with your home RTS. Selecting an RTS is a simple process and takes place after you pass your Observer to Student 1 theory test.
You can find information on each RTS below, including who is in-charge of membership and the training there. The training airfields for each RTS are listed; please note that due to high demand your chosen training airfield may not be available to you. At the same time, if you wish to pursue your training on an airfield which isn't listed, please contact your RTS Instructor. Please note that some RTSs have special functions and may not be available for you to join, as a new controller, from the outset. Details of these are made clear below.
| RTS Manager: | Luke Brown |
| RTS Instructor: | Vacant |
| Contact: | Send e-mail |
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Training Airfield: London Stansted (EGSS) |
| RTS Manager: | Barrie Joplin |
| RTS Instructor: | John McMahon |
| Instructor(s): | Dean Preece, James Latham, Phill Powell |
| Contact: | Send e-mail |
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Training Airfields: Birmingham (EGBB) | East Midlands (EGNX) | Liverpool (EGGP) | Manchester (EGCC) |
| RTS Manager: | Michal Fira |
| RTS Instructor: | Simon Irvine |
| Instructor(s): | Kris Thomson |
| Contact: | Send e-mail |
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Training Airfields: Glasgow (EGPF) | Edinburgh (EGPH) | Prestwick (EGPK) |
| RTS Manager: | Callum Presley |
| RTS Instructor: | Chris Pawley |
| Instructor(s): | Daniel Parkin |
| Contact: | Send e-mail |
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Training Airfields: Biggin Hill (EGKB) | London City (EGLC) | London Gatwick (EGKK) | Southampton (EGHI) |
| RTS Manager: | Bradley De-Lar |
| RTS Instructor: | Alex Jefferies |
| Contact: | Send e-mail |
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Training Airfields: Jersey (EGJJ) | Cardiff (EGFF) | Bristol (EGGD) |
| RTS Manager: | Samuel James |
| RTS Instructor: | Tom Bewick |
| Contact: | Send e-mail |
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This RTS handles the training of Heathrow controllers. All members are welcome to apply to join this training scheme after having attained their S2 rating. |
| RTS Manager: | Jamie Fox |
| Contact: | Send e-mail |
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This RTS is responsible for area-level training in the London FIR. Members are welcome to apply to join this RTS after having attained their S3 rating. |
| RTS Manager: | Duncan MacKellar |
| Contact: | Send e-mail |
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This RTS is responsible for all military operations within UK airspace. Members are welcome to apply to join this RTS after having attained their S1 rating. |