Felles uttalelse fra VATSIM / SATCO

[Roar Eli Sandøy]

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VATSIM and SATCO Issue Joint Statement

 

"After several weeks of discussion, SATCO and the new organization VATSIM

have agreed to join forces to create the Internet's Premier On-line Virtual

Air Traffic Control Simulation group.

 

By joining forces in this manner, existing SATCO members and users will be

able to continue to enjoy the hobby with minimal disruption and

inconvenience.

 

The exciting new structure and extraordinary new management tools that

VATSIM bring to the hobby will enable existing and new members alike to take

this hobby to the next level in the years to come."

 

The terms of the agreement will see VATSIM take over the existing SATCO

membership files, and manage the operations of this NEW virtual ATC

organization from the 27th July onwards.

 

The structure of the organization will change somewhat, and although those

changes should not affect the average user seriously they have been

introduced to ensure that VATSIM remain true to the philanthropic goals of

the original on-line flight simulation community concept.

 

Randy Whistler founder of SATCO and former Executive Director said:

 

"For quite some time, I have needed to step back from SATCO's management.

This new structure and organization will now allow me to concentrate on

tying up the loose ends and move on to new ventures."

 

I have accepted responsibility for any donations received prior to this

agreement, and anyone wishing information on the donations issue should

contact me."

 

Harv Stein, President of the Board of Governors for VATSIM said:

 

"VATSIM is a great opportunity to create an organization that will set a new

standard for online flight simulation and air traffic control simulation"

says Harv Stein, President of the Board of Governors for VATSIM. "While we

can look back on SATCO as the Father of online ATC and flight simulation,

the future is in VATSIM and we are looking forward to bringing our

organization online to service the needs of our community for many years to

come."

 

In concluding their joint statement, Harv and Randy said:

 

"Thanks to all members of VATSIM and SATCO for their patience and

understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone in the skies again."

 

Harv Stein VATSIM

Randy Whistler SATCO

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