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You can find all of the important downloads here, including sector files, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and LOAs.


Sector Files
TitleDescription
Albuquerque ARTCC (02/11/2010)This sector file is for all tower, TRACON, and center ATC positions within VATUSA Albuquerque ARTCC. It contains ZAB Trinity 2.0 and ZAB AGP files.



SOPs
TitleDescription
Albuquerque Center 7110.149B (11/13/09)This order contains standard operating procedures and sector descriptions for VATUSA Albuquerque ARTCC (ZAB) operational positions. It is emphasized that information contained herein is designed and specifically for use in a virtual controlling environment. It is not applicable, nor should be referenced for live operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). These procedures supplement FAA Order 7110.65. Controllers staffing ZAB center sectors shall become familiar with the provisions of this document and exercise their best judgment when encountering situations this order does not cover.
Phoenix TRACON 7110.65A (6/18/07)This order establishes procedures that are to be used for the operating positions at Phoenix Terminal Radar Approach Control (P50 TRACON). It is emphasized that information contained herein is designed and specifically for use in a virtual controlling environment. It is not applicable, nor should be referenced for live operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The procedures contained within this order document how the positions are to be operated and, in conjunction with FAA Orders 7110.10, 7110.65, and 7210.3, will be the basis for performance evaluations, training, and certification.
Phoenix Tower 7110.1A (1/08/08)This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and functions for the Phoenix Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). It is emphasized that information contained herein is designed and specifically for use in a virtual controlling environment. It is not applicable, nor should be referenced for live operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). If a conflict arises in the interpretation of the instructions and/or guidelines of this order, controllers shall use good judgment to maintain a safe operation. The procedures contained within this order, in conjunction with FAA Orders 7110.10, 7110.65, and 7210.3, will be the basis for performance evaluations, training, and certification.
Albuquerque ATCT/TRACON 7110.1A (09/01/07)This order establishes standard operating procedures for air traffic operations in the Albuquerque Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) terminal area. It is emphasized that information contained herein is designed and specifically for use in a virtual controlling environment. It is not applicable, nor should be referenced for live operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). If a conflict arises in the interpretation of the instructions and/or guidelines of this order, controllers shall use good judgment to maintain a safe operation. The procedures contained within this order, in conjunction with FAA Orders 7110.10, 7110.65, and 7210.3, will be the basis for performance evaluations, training, and certification.
El Paso ATCT/TRACON 7000.1A (07/06/07)This order provides the guidance necessary for daily air traffic control operations of the El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower (ELP ATCT). It is emphasized that information contained herein is designed and specifically for use in a virtual controlling environment. It is not applicable, nor should be referenced for live operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The procedures contained within this order document how control positions are to be operated and, in conjunction with FAA Orders 7110.10, 7110.65, and 7210.3, will be the basis for performance evaluations, training, and certification.



LOAs
TitleDescription
Albuquerque ARTCC and El Paso ATCT/TRACON Letter of AgreementThis Letter of Agreement delegates authority, defines responsibility, and established procedures for El Paso (ELP) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) to provide Air Traffic Control service to aircraft departing, arriving, and transitioning the ELP terminal area. This agreement supplements procedures found in FAA Order 7110.65.
Albuquerque ARTCC and Albuquerque ATCT/TRACON Letter of AgreementThis letter of agreement delegates airspace, defines responsibilities, and establishes procedures for Albuquerque (ABQ) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) to provide approach control service in the Albuquerque, NM Terminal Area. It is supplementary to the procedures in FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control.
Phoenix TRACON and Phoenix ATCT Letter of AgreementThis Letter of Agreement establishes procedures for coordinating air traffic between Phoenix Tower (PHX) and Phoenix TRACON (P50). This agreement is supplementary to FAA Order 7110.65.
Albuquerque ARTCC and Phoenix TRACON Letter of AgreementThis letter of agreement delegates airspace, defines responsibilities, and establishes procedures between the Albuquerque ARTCC (Center) and Phoenix TRACON (TRACON) for approach control service in the Phoenix, AZ terminal area. It is supplementary to the procedures in FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control.
Albuquerque ARTCC and Denver ARTCC Letter of AgreementThis agreement establishes standard coordination procedures for VATUSA Albuquerque Center (ZAB) and VATUSA Denver Center (ZDV), and is supplementary to FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control.
Albuquerque ARTCC and Forth Worth ARTCC Letter of AgreementThe following agreement establishes intercenter coordination procedures between Albuquerque ARTCC (ZAB) and Fort Worth ARTCC (ZFW). This agreement is supplementary to the procedures contained in FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control.
Albuquerque ARTCC Houston ARTCC Letter of AgreementThis letter of agreement establishes intercenter coordination procedures between VATUSA Albuquerque ARTCC (ZAB) and VATUSA Houston ARTCC (ZHU). This agreement is supplementary to the procedures in FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control.
Albuquerque ARTCC and Kansas City ARTCC Letter of AgreementThis letter of agreement describes coordination procedures between VATUSA Albuquerque ARTCC (ZAB) and VATUSA Kansas City ARTCC (ZKC), and is supplementary to FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control.
Albuquerque ARTCC and Los Angeles ARTCC Letter of AgreementThis letter of agreement prescribes radar hand-off and coordination procedures, delegation of airspace, and altitude/route assignments between VATUSA Albuquerque Center (ZAB) and VATUSA Los Angeles Center (ZLA), and is supplementary to FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control.
P50 TRACON and SDL ATCT Letter of AgreementThis Letter of Agreement delegates authority, defines responsibility, and established procedures for Scottsdale (SDL) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Phoenix TRACON (P50) to provide Air Traffic Control service to aircraft departing, arriving, and transitioning the SDL Class D surface area. This agreement supplements procedures found in FAA Order 7110.65.



Misc.
TitleDescription
ZAB VOR GuideThis is a directory of all Albuquerque ARTCC VORs and First Tier VORs. This guide will help identify VOR codes and also will identify the ARTCC location of the VOR.
Airport and VOR Identifier Study GuideThis study document allows students to familiarize themselves with Airport and VOR identifier names.
Air to Ground Files (AGP)This Air to Ground file allows for the automatic installation of Albuquerque Airport Air to Ground frequencies.
Air to Ground (AGP) ImporterAn air to ground file importer for VRC. Allows .AGP files to be installed to a VRC communications panel.
Sweatbox Server ListIncluded in this file are the server files to add the VATSIM Sweatbox servers to the VRC or ASRC lists.

For VRC, put the myservers.txt file in the main directory of VRC. For ASRC place the IPADDR.txt file in the main directory for ASRC. You may have to restart the application for the server to show in your VRC/ASRC server list.

VATUSA Controller Ratings GuideThis guide outlines the proposed guidelines for promotion within VATUSA.
Alias File for VRC/ASRCAlias file for use with VRC or ASRC allowing for the use of preset text commands instead of typing the command out.
Position File (POF)Creates positions for other active controlling positions within recognized facilities and forces that position to use the proper squawk code ranges.
ZAB Departure/Arrival List for ASRCDrop these files into your ASRC directory to be able to see planes inbound to your airports in the ASRC departure/arrival list.

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