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Hovercontrol.com Multi-User Flight Environment - Terms of Service

It is very important that you take the time to read these terms and conditions, and understand how they apply to your use of Hovercontrol.com's services.   Use of the Hovercontrol.com Multi-User Flight Environment constitutes your agreement with these terms.

IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, "WE," "US," "ITS" AND "OUR" REFER TO HOVERCONTROL.COM, AND "YOU" AND "YOUR" REFER TO YOU. Before using Hovercontrol.com's Multi-User Flight Environment, please read this agreement relating to your use of our services carefully.

 

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By using Hovercontrol.com's Multi-User Flight Environment, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions of use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this service. Hovercontrol.com provides the information and services of the Hovercontrol multi-user flight environment to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance, without modification, of the Terms contained herein. Your use of Hovercontrol.com's Multi-User Flight Environment constitutes your agreement with such Terms.

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms periodically. Such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the modified Terms. Your continued use of the Hovercontrol mult-user flight environment website following the posting of changes to these Terms will mean that you accept those changes.

In addition, use of Hovercontrol.com's Multi-User Flight Environment and/or its Services constitutes full acceptance of and agreement to the Terms; if a user does not accept our Terms, he or she is not granted rights to use Hovercontrol.com Multi-User Flight Environment or any of its Services, as defined herein, and should refrain from accessing Hovercontrol.com Multi-User Flight Environment and its Services.

To update the Terms, we will post the changed version and each user of the Hovercontrol Mult-User Flight Environment will be asked to review and agree to the updated terms of service. Hovercontrol.com reserves the right at any time  to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any Service thereon (or any part thereof). Hovercontrol.com shall not be liable to any user or other third party for any such modification, suspension or discontinuance except as expressly provided herein.

 

2. NO UNLAWFUL, PROHIBITED, DISRUPTIVE, OR MALICIOUS USE

By using the Hovercontrol Multi-User Flight Environment, you warrant to Hovercontrol.com that you will not use Hovercontrol.com, The Hovercontrol Multi-User Flight Environment, or any of the content obtained from Hovercontrol.com services, for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. If you violate any of these Terms, your permission to use Hovercontrol.com and Hovercontrol.com Multi-User Flight Environment automatically terminates.

In addition, by using the Hovercontrol Multi-User Flight Environment, you warrant to Hovercontrol.com that you will not use Hovercontrol.com, The Hovercontrol Multi-User Flight Environment, or any of the services provided by Hovercontrol.com for disruptive or malicious purposes.  If, after investigation, we have reasonable grounds to suspect that a user is participating in, or party to disruptive or malicious activities we will suspend or terminate that user's account (with or without notice or explanation) and prohibit any and all current or future use of the Services.

 

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

This Multi-User Flight environment is owned and operated by Hovercontrol.com for the purposes of providing a disruption-free helicopter flight training environment to Hovercontrol.com members, and to foster a professional atmosphere where multi-user flight simulation activities can be enjoyed by mature helicopter flight simulation enthusiasts.  Use of Hovercontrol's Multi-User Flight Environment for any purpose other than that described above is a violation of these terms.

You are soley responsible for ensuring that your actions, activities, and communications as they relate to this service are compatible with, and consistent with the description of this service and that they are not in violation of any other terms.

 

4. YOUNG ADULT AND NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING USERS

Hovercontrol.com is committed to providing an environment that is suitable for all ages, as well as to members from all parts of the world.  However,  understanding and abiding by the terms of service for the Hovercontrol Multi-User Flight environment will, at all times, be the responsibility of the user.  The user's understanding and agreement to these terms are assumed by use of Hovercontrol.com's Multi-User Flight Environment regardless of the user's age or ability to understand written, or spoken English. 

 

5. REGISTRATION OBLIGATIONS

As required by HOVERCONTROL.COM, each user must: (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete information on the Hovercontrol.com  registration form (collectively, the "Registration Data") and (b) maintain and promptly update the Registration Data as necessary. If, after investigation, we have reasonable grounds to suspect that any user's information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, we may suspend or terminate that user's account and prohibit any and all current or future use of the Services (or any portion thereof) by that user other than as expressly provided herein.

Each user will receive a password and account designation upon completing HOVERCONTROL.COM registration process and is wholly responsible for maintaining the confidentiality thereof and wholly liable for all activities occurring thereunder. HOVERCONTROL.COM cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from a user's failure to comply with this Section, including any loss or damage arising from any user's failure to (a) immediately notify HOVERCONTROL.COM of any unauthorized use of his or her password or account or any other breach of security and (b) ensure that he or she exits from his or her account at the end of each session.

 

6. NO RESALE OF SERVICE

You agree not to sell, resell or offer for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Services, use of the Services or access to the Services.

 

7. TERMINATION

We may terminate a HOVERCONTROL.COM user's account in our absolute discretion and for any reason. We are especially likely to terminate for reasons that include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.) violation of these Terms; 2.) abuse of site resources or attempt to gain unauthorized entry to the site or site resources; 3.) use of Hovercontrol.com or any Hovercontrol.com Service (including the Multi-User Flight Environment) in a manner inconsistent with the Purpose as described in the description of service; 4.) Use of foul, objectionable, or controversial language in written or spoken communications; 5.) communications or activities that are consistently at the boundary of what is permissable by these terms of service, but not necessarily specifically prohibited; 6.) communications or activities that are intended to cause, encourage, or otherwise expand personal conflict between or among any party or parties; 7.) communications or activities that are intended to, or consistently appear to have the intention of testing the terms of service  8.) a user's request for such termination; and 9.) requirement of applicable law, regulation, court or governing agency order.

Our termination of any user's access to Hovercontrol.com or any Service hereunder may be effected without notice and, on such termination, we may immediately deactivate or delete user's account and/or bar any further access to such services, servers, files, or any other resource. Hovercontrol.com shall not be liable to any Hovercontrol.com user or other third party for any termination of that user's Hovercontrol.com or Hovercontrol.com Multi-User Flight Environment access or account hereunder.

 

8. LINKS

Hovercontrol.com, or any Service or a third party may provide links to other websites. Hovercontrol.com exercises no control whatsoever over such other non-Hovercontrol.com websites and web-based resources and is not responsible or liable for the availability thereof or the content, advertising, products or other materials thereon. Hovercontrol.com shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss incurred or suffered by any user in connection therewith. Your access and use of websites linked to Hovercontrol.com, including information, material, products and services therein, is solely at your own risk.

 

9. INDEMNITY

Each user shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless HOVERCONTROL.COM, its subsidiaries and affiliates and their respective officers, employees and agents, and each of HOVERCONTROL.COM's website partners from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of that user's acts or omissions, including claims arising out of that user's use of HOVERCONTROL.COM; his or her submission, posting or transmission of Content or his or her violation of the Terms.

 

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

EACH USER'S USE OF HOVERCONTROL.COM AND HOVERCONTROL.COM SERVICES IS AT HIS OR HER SOLE RISK. HOVERCONTROL.COM AND HOVERCONTROL.COM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS AND HOVERCONTROL.COM ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TIMELINESS, DELETION, MIS-DELIVERY OR FAILURE TO STORE ANY USER COMMUNICATIONS OR PERSONALIZATION SETTINGS. EACH HOVERCONTROL.COM USER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL. HOVERCONTROL.COM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SPECIFICALLY, HOVERCONTROL.COM MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) HOVERCONTROL.COM OR ANY HOVERCONTROL.COM SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) ANY USER ACCESS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE QUALITY OF ANY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION OR OTHER MATERIAL OBTAINED BY ANY USER WILL MEET HIS OR HER EXPECTATIONS, AND (iv) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. EXCLUDING ONLY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF HOVERCONTROL.COM'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, HOVERCONTROL.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF HOVERCONTROL.COM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM ANY USER'S USE OR INABILITY TO USE HOVERCONTROL.COM OR ANY SERVICE; THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES; UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON HOVERCONTROL.COM OR ANY SERVICE; OR ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO HOVERCONTROL.COM OR ANY SERVICE. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED TO CREATE AN AGENCY, PARTNERSHIP, JOINT VENTURE, EMPLOYEE-EMPLOYER OR FRANCHISOR-FRANCHISEE RELATIONSHIP OF ANY KIND BETWEEN HOVERCONTROL.COM AND ANY USER OR OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY NOR DO THESE TERMS OF S ERVICE EXTEND RIGHTS TO ANY THIRD PARTY. AS NOTED ABOVE, HOVERCONTROL.COM DOES NOT AND CANNOT CONTROL THE ACTIONS OF HOVERCONTROL.COM USERS, VISITORS OR LINKED THIRD PARTIES. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REPORT ANY MALFEASANCE THAT COMES TO OUR ATTENTION TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE CONTINUOUS UNINTERRUPTED OR SECURE ACCESS TO HOVERCONTROL.COM OR ANY SERVICES. OPERATION OF HOVERCONTROL.COM MAY BE SUBJECT TO INTERFERENCE FROM NUMEROUS FACTORS OUTSIDE OUR CONTROL. FURTHER, SCHEDULED AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS REQUIRED AND EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE WORK MAY TEMPORARILY INTERRUPT SERVICES OR ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE. THE DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY APPLY, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER VIRUS, COMMUNICATION LINE FAILURE, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, ALTERATION OF OR USE OF ANY ASSET, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORTIOUS BEHAVIOUR, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER COURSE OF ACTION BY HOVERCONTROL.COM.

 

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL HOVERCONTROL.COM, OUR SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES OR OUR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH HOVERCONTROL.COM, OUR SERVICES OR THIS AGREEMENT (HOWEVER ARISING, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE).

 

12. RELEASE

In the event that you have a dispute with one or more Hovercontrol.com users, you release Hovercontrol.com (and our officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, parent corporation, joint ventures and employees) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.

 

13. FRAUD

Without limiting any other remedies, Hovercontrol.com may suspend or terminate your Hovercontrol.com account if we suspect that you have engaged in fraudulent activity in connection with Hovercontrol.com or any Hovercontrol.com Service.

 

14. Legal Compliance

You shall comply with all applicable domestic and international laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations regarding your use of Hovercontrol.com and all of its Services, including the Multi-User Flight Environment.

 

15. NO AGENCY

You and Hovercontrol.com are independent entities, and no agency, partnership, joint venture, employee-employer or franchiser-franchisee relationship is intended or created by these Terms.

 

16. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Terms constitute the entire agreement between each user and Hovercontrol.com and govern each user's use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements. Each user may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when that user uses affiliate services, third party content or third party software.

Hovercontrol.com Multi-User Flight Environment

Terms of Service Practical Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

This Multi-User Flight environment is owned and operated by Hovercontrol.com for the purposes of providing a disruption-free helicopter flight training environment to Hovercontrol.com members, and to foster a professional atmosphere where multi-user flight simulation activities can be enjoyed by mature helicopter flight simulation enthusiasts.  Use of Hovercontrol's Multi-User Flight Environment for any purpose other than that described above is a violation of the terms of service. You are soley responsible for ensuring that your actions, activities, and communications as they relate to this service are compatible with, and consistent with the description of this service and that they are not in violation of any other terms.

 

Members who want to enjoy the multi-user flight environment at Hovercontrol often have questions about what activities they should avoid in order to not unintentionally cause disruptions while using the environment.  It is safe to say that if a user intends to have a professional and courteous attitude while visiting our environment, and consistently shows respect to other members while going about their activities, they will not have many problems in regard to the terms of service.  Because of the complexity of a simulated world environment, it is not practical to attempt to list every activity a user should avoid.  However, the following items will help a user to ensure that they are participating in a way that is compatible with the terms of service.

 

1. WHAT CALLSIGN SHOULD I USE FOR MY FSINN CONNECTION TO HOVERCONTROL?

When you set up your connection using your FSInn client software, you will have to provide your real name, as well as a callsign.

Every member of Hovercontrol has a callsign that has been generated at the time of their registration.  For example, yours can be found when visiting the "Your Control Panel" link in the Hovercontrol message forums.  If you are accustomed to using this callsign for your online flying activities, you may feel free to continue using your Hovercontrol callsign for your flights while connected to this environment.  However, you may also use a callsign of your own choosing.   Keep in mind, that while flying, other pilots will see your callsign as a label that is positioned above your aircraft.  If you would like other members to be able to visually identify you in flight, a descriptive callsign will help you.  Your callsign, as entered into your FSInn client program before connecting, is limited to 7 Characters.  Examples of effective callsigns include: HC383TR, N075BL, C456UT, and N453AC.  Maintaining a professionally courteous callsign is your responsibility, and is required by the terms of service.  If in doubt, you should opt to use your Hovercontrol.com callsign.

 

2. WHAT NICKNAME SHOULD I USE FOR MY TEAMSPEAK CONNECTION TO HOVERCONTROL?

Each user has a their own login and password, however you will need to enter a nickname when connecting to teamspeak.

You may choose your own teamspeak nickname.  Keeping in mind that other members in the environment will expect to be able to address you by looking at your teamspeak nickname.  Your nickname should be clear and easy to understand, and should include the name that you would wish others to address you by.  Nicknames that do not offer other members a polite way to address you are not considered professional or courteous.  Examples of effective nicknames for Teamspeak include: HC383TR_Jim,  N075BL_Chris, BobSmith-Student, and Roger-ImNewHere.  Maintaining a professionally courteous nickname is your responsibility, and is required by the terms of service.  If in doubt, you should opt to use your Hovercontrol.com callsign followed by your first name, so that others may address you in a courteous manner. 

 

3. DO I NEED TO FOLLOW REAL-WORLD FLYING PROCEDURES REGARDING AIRSPACE AND AIRPORTS?

In short, Yes.  We understand that not everyone using this environment is at the same level of experience or skill when it comes to operating their aircraft in accordance with general real-world procedures.  However, many of the people you will be flying with will have experience with real world flying, and they will be expecting professional and courteous actions on your part.  If you are new to flying in a multi-user environment, and have no real-world experience, you will have a great opportunity to learn from those around you.  You will also have the responsibility of not disrupting the activities of others around you.  It is your responsibility to not cause disruptions, this includes (but is not limited to): 1.) using clear radio and/or text calls to communicate intentions;  2.) Entering and exiting airport or other operating areas in a structured and well communicated fashion; 3.) coordinating ground movements in a careful and well communicated fashion; 4.) and limiting your flight activities to those that are appropriate for your skill level, aircraft type, and location.  You will be expected to treat flight related facilities as important areas that require your attention and courteous operation to avoid disrupting other members.   This includes communicating your intentions to others around you, in a courteous and concise manner via teamspeak or the appropriate chat facilities within FSInn.  You will also be expected to treat all ground environments such as runways, taxi-ways, tarmacs, and helipads with the same level of care and courtesy that you would be expected to demonstrate during real-world operations.  This includes the slow and careful movement of your aircraft, in a manner that does not disrupt other pilots, and that does not create the possibility of collision with other aircraft around you.  If you are a student pilot, and unable to control the operation of your aircraft, you should be very careful about attempting to operate near popular locations, or where others are located.   An inability to control your aircraft or effectively communicate with others will not excuse you from the expectation of courteous and professional operations.

 

4. ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTED AREAS OR AIRSPACE?

Yes.  KMSO and 4S2.  There are two airport locations where special limitations will apply.  Hood River Oregon (Id: 4S2) and Missoula Montana (Id: KMSO).  These airports are used for specific purposes at Hovercontrol.   Aircraft types other than helicopter and general aviation are not permitted within 100nm of these airports while connected to our environment.  General aviation aircraft will include piston and turbo-prop powered aircraft (single or twin engine) of sizes not greater than a Beechcraft Kingair 350 and not weighing more than 10,000lbs.  When entering, exiting, or operating near these areas, special care should be used to ensure that your activities will not cause disruption of other flight and training activities.  Alternative flight operations such as aerobatic display, or simulated military operations may not be performed in these restricted areas.  It is important that you understand where these areas are, and the restrictions that apply.

 

5. WHAT AIRCRAFT MAY I FLY WHILE CONNECTED TO THIS ENVIRONMENT?

You may operate any aircraft you choose while connected to this environment.  However, you will need to carefully consider whether your aircraft is appropriate for your location as well as your own ability to operate a particular aircraft in a professional and courteous manner.  You should also take a moment to review item #3 and #4 above, as your courteous and professional communication and actions are expected, regardless of aircraft type, or location.  You should take a moment to consider the purpose of this environment (at the top of this page) and consider wisely whether your aircraft, and your ability to operate it properly will cause a disruption for others, or even give the appearance of having the intention to cause a disruption.  If you are professional and courteous in regards to your activities and choose appropriate aircraft for the locations you visit, you will be able to enjoy a wide variety of aircraft in this environment.   It is important that you carefully consider your choices, and understand any limitations that apply for your location.

 

6. CAN I FLY FORMATIONS, MISSIONS, OR SIMULATED MILITARY OPERATIONS WHILE CONNECTED TO THIS ENVIRONMENT?

Yes you may.  However, it is your responsibility to participate in any activity in such a way that it does not cause a disruption to the flight operations of others.  This applies to all aspects of your operations, including communications.  Your professional and courteous actions are expected regardless of activity, or location.  You will need to consider carefully your choices when choosing to participate in this type of activity.  Your activity should never cause disruption, or even give the appearance of having the intention to cause a disruption, to any normal flight operations, regardless of location or purpose of your activity.  The possibility of causing disruptions when flying missions, simulated military operations, or other alternative flight operations is high, so users that choose to participate in these activities should be experienced in the environment, be able to communicate well with others, and be very familiar with the terms of service and the items covered in this FAQ.  If you are new to the environment, and in the process of familiarizing yourself with proper communications and flight operations, these types of activities are not recommended.

 

7. HOW DO I KNOW IF WHAT I AM DOING IS ACCEPTABLE, OR MIGHT CAUSE DISRUPTION WITH OTHERS?

If you are not able to easily answer this question for yourself, it is a good sign that you might be doing something that will cause a disruption to the flight operations of other members.  Normal flight operation consitutes flying an appropriate aircraft for your skill level and location, as well as acting and communicating with others in a way that is courteous and professional.  Typically, this is either a flight from one location to another, or a flight that starts and ends at the same location.   Appropriate communication with others regarding your flight intentions is expected, and a lack of communications regarding your intentions will be disruptive to others operating in the same area.  As you gain experience within the environment, your judgement regarding what is disruptive, and what is not, should continue to develop.  If you are new to the environment, your attention should be focused on observing others around you, and making sure that you are communicating in such a way that you will not cause any conflicts or disruptions.  When familiarizing yourself with the environment, it is recommended that you focus on simple flight operations, and aircraft that are appropriate for your skill level and location.   Choosing to use complex aircraft, in busy areas (especially those used for training), and participating in flight operations that are beyond your ability to communicate and manage in a professional and courteous manner is almost certain to cause disruptions.

 

8. HOW CAN I IDENTIFY A SERVER ADMIN OR INSTRUCTOR PILOT WHILE USING THIS ENVIRONEMENT?

All Hovercontrol Instructor Pilots and Staff Members are server administrators for this environment.  Staff Members and Instructor pilots will clearly display their callsign, name, and status on the Teamspeak user nickname.  For example:  HC123AB_John *IP* (R SA) would denote that John is an Instructor pilot and also a server administrator.  Staff members, Instructor Pilots, and the community in general are normally happy to help new members get started on the right foot.  You should feel free to ask any important questions you may have as you are familiarizing yourself with the environment, however, keep in mind that your professional and courteous communication is expected.  If a Staff member or Instructor Pilot is currently occupied or helping another member, your patience and courtesy is expected and required.   

 

9. WHAT ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS I SHOULD AVOID DOING, AS NOT TO CAUSE DISRUPTIONS?

  • Joining the environment while positioned on a runway or popular landing area
  • Flying around or over runways at any airport without communicating intentions
  • Coming too close to other aircraft during ground operations
  • Following or flying near other pilots without their consent, or direct communication
  • Flying near areas where training activities are in progress (especially important at KMSO)
  • Discussing non-flight topics on flight related communication channels
  • Choosing aircraft that are inapropriate for your skill level, location, or purpose of this environment
  • Using foul, objectionable, controversial, or otherwise inflamatory language in voice or text communications
  • Using ineffective callsigns or nicknames that make addressing you in a courteous manner difficult
  • Connecting to the environment without having fully examined the Terms of Service, and this FAQ

 

 

10. WHAT ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS I SHOULD CONSISTENTLY DO IN ORDER TO HAVE A GOOD EXPERIENCE?

  • Address other members with courtesy, professionalism, and respect - Whether it be voice or text
  • Observe and learn from other members and Hovercontrol Instructors that have more experience than yourself
  • Use callsigns and nicknames that are effective, clear, and give others the ability to address you in a courteous manner
  • Choose aircraft that are appropriate for your location, skill level, and purpose of this environment
  • Communicate your intentions clearly and concisely during flight operations
  • Avoid participating in any activity or communication that is disruptive, or otherwise in violation of the terms of service
  • Respond immediately, and politely, to any instructions or warnings that are given to you from a server admin
  • Help others by sharing information and lessons-learned from your own experience - There will always be new users
  • Enter and exit airport and ground environments in a professional manner with appropriate communication
  • Occasionally review the terms of service and this FAQ

 

 

11.  IS IT REQUIRED TO HAVE VOICE COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS ENVIRONMENT?

Voice communication is the preferred method of communication while using this environment.  We use teamspeak software for voice communications on the Hovercontrol multi-user flight environment.  You are not required to have this software in order to connect, but nearly all experienced and active members will be using it.  In addition, training at Hovercontrol will only be performed when voice communications are available.  It is your responsibility to communicate your flight intentions at all times, and in a courteous and professional manner.  You will find that doing this via text communication will add a significant workload to your activities and can be disruptive to other pilots that are attempting to stay aware of your communications.  Not communicating intentions, or communicating in a way that is ineffective, disruptive, unclear, not concise, or otherwise not professional or courteous will certainly cause you to disrupt the flight operations of other members.

 

12.  SHOULD I EXPECT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL IN THIS ENVIRONMENT?

No.  Under most circumstances there will be no air traffic control services at the locations you are flying in this environment.  You will be expected to enter/exit airport and ground operation areas in a structured manner that is courteous and professional, well communicated, and that will not disrupt the flight operations of others in the area.  Occasionally, Air Traffic Control services may be available for training or entertainment purposes.  If you would like to fly in and out of controlled environments, we recommend getting an account with www.VATSIM.net by doing so, you will be able to effortlessly switch between the Hovercontrol environment and the Vatsim environment.  Keep in mind that Vatsim has its own policies, that you must understand and adhere to.  Avoiding disruptions in this environment when switching between flight networks is your responsibility.  When you are connected to this environment, the Hovercontrol.com terms of service apply.

 

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