Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for S1 training?

To be considered for training, you must add your name to the waiting list for S1 training. You can do this at s1.vatger.de.

How do I register for a module?

You can register for any module for which you meet the requirements. As soon as a date for a module has been published, you can register via the website s1.vatger.de. However, in order to be assigned a place, you must be on the waiting list for the module type in advance.

I registered for a module but didn't get a place!

There are two possible reasons for this:

• You were not on the waiting list for the module type and were therefore not considered. First register for the waiting list for the module type (note: check the requirements) and try again at the next date.
  
• You were on the waiting list for the module type, but other registrations had priority due to a higher position on the waiting list. Try again at the next appointment. Over time, your priority will increase and you will get a place.
  

My name was deleted from the waiting list!

After registering for one of the waiting lists, your place is guaranteed until the end of the following month (example: if you register on May 13th, 2025, your place on the list is secure until the end of June).

If you have not been able to attend a module date by then (time constraints, inconvenient dates, etc.), you must confirm your place on the waiting list on the s1.vatger.de website. You will be reminded to confirm your place via the forum before you are removed.

I have completed Module 1 and can no longer access the Moodle course!

There may be several reasons for this:

• You failed one of the CBT tests twice. Your progress to date has been deleted and you must start over by registering for the Module 1 waiting list.
  
• You failed a CBT test for the first time and sent a correction of the incorrect questions to your trainer. Unfortunately, your correction did not meet the requirements for a reasonable discussion of the error(s). Your progress to date has been deleted and you must start over with the registration for the Module 1 waiting list.
  
• A CBT test must be submitted at least once a month (regardless of whether you pass or fail). If you have been inactive for more than a month, we assume that you are no longer interested in the training. Your progress to date will then be deleted and you will have to start over by registering for the Module 1 waiting list.

I have completed Module 2 and have been removed from the waiting lists for Modules 3 and/or 4!

There are two possible reasons for this:

• You have been removed from the waiting list and excluded from the training program. To resume, you must start again with Module 1.
  
• You repeatedly (3 times) showed up unprepared for one of the modules 3 or 4 and were unable to successfully complete the module. Your training was therefore terminated and you must start again with Module 1.

I wanted to register for Module 3/4 and was not put on the waiting list!

Possible causes:

• You have not yet successfully completed Module 2 and therefore do not yet meet the requirements for the corresponding waiting list.
  
• More than a month has passed since you completed Module 2 (last CBT test) without you registering. Your training has therefore been terminated and you must start again with Module 1.

I failed one of the CBT tests in Moodle!

Please send a correction of the incorrect answers via the forum (as a conversation) to the mentor who conducted your Module 1. The correction should indicate (a) why the answer you gave is incorrect and (b) how and why the correct answer is correct.

The purpose of this discussion is to ensure that you have properly internalized the content and can answer questions on the topics in a well-founded manner. Your mentor will send you comments on your correction if necessary.

Please note that an insufficient correction will result in exclusion from the training.

How much time do I have for one of the CBT tests?

Apart from the requirement to complete one test per month, the tests have no time limit. Once you have started, you can switch between questions at any time and simply log out for a break and continue later.

What aids am I allowed to use for a CBT test?

You are free to use any aids you wish to complete the tests. The tests are only intended to ensure that you have familiarized yourself with the content. We do not want to create an exam situation like in school.

Why did I not successfully complete Module 3/4?

It appears that you were not adequately prepared and were unable to provide sufficient answers to questions from Modules 1 and 2 or participate meaningfully in the discussions. It is also possible that you did not pay sufficient attention during the training and were unable to adequately answer the review questions at the end of the training.

When can I participate in one of the elective modules?

To do so, you should have completed modules 1 to 4. Without a certain amount of prior knowledge, it is not possible to follow the content of the elective modules or ask questions about the practical work as a controller.

How long can it take for the VATEUD S1 test to be activated?

Since activation must be done manually, you can expect a processing time of approximately 48 hours. If the test has still not been activated after five days, please contact your mentor from Module 1.

What if I fail the VATEUD S1 test?

Apply for a second attempt at the VATEUD S1 test via the CoS.
Please note that you only have two attempts. After a second failed attempt, you will have to start the training from the beginning.

How will I know when I have been awarded the S1 rating?

As soon as the S1 rating has been entered by VATEUD, you will be informed by email.

How long does it take to be awarded the S1 rating?

Since the upgrade must be entered manually, the processing time can be up to one week. If you have not received an email about the upgrade after one week, please contact your mentor from Module 1.

What options do I have after receiving the S1 rating?

1. You can control the unrestricted stations approved for S1 controllers for DEL, GND, and TWR. For more information, see the corresponding diagram.
   
2. You can participate in as many elective modules/question evenings as you like. These have no participant restrictions and expand your knowledge for successful and rapid S2 training or increased quality as a controller.
   
3. You can complete the AFIS Moodle course and then occupy all information positions in the VATSIM Germany area.
   
4. You can register for S2 rating training in any FIR.
   

How do I register for S2 rating training?

Before registering, you must have controlled for at least 10 hours in a position in the FIR of your choice. It makes sense not to accumulate these 10 hours overnight, but at times when it is possible to practice the procedures properly.

Once this requirement is met, you can register for one of the waiting lists in the FIR of your choice.

For S2 training, it makes sense to assign yourself to an FIR (registration via the homepage). By belonging to and being involved in the FIR community, you can establish closer contacts with like-minded people. Such membership is desirable and will benefit your further training.

At which airports can I complete my S2 training?

It is possible to complete S2 training at both a so-called Tier 1 airport and an unrestricted airport.

If the training is to be carried out at a Tier 1 airfield, the so-called GND endorsement is required first. This is acquired at the beginning of the training and entitles you to occupy the DEL and GND positions at your training airfield without restriction. This is followed by further training from DEL to TWR. For the TWR position, there are so-called solo clearances later on. These allow you to practice in the position for a maximum of 90 days. After that, you must pass a CPT.

Alternatively, an unrestricted airport can also be used for training. These do not require a GND endorsement, and you can practice in the GND position without restriction. S1 minor airports also do not require a TWR solo phase. After passing the exam, you can then apply for instruction for one of the Tier 1 airports. Any missing training content will then be retrained.

What if I have been removed from the roster due to inactivity and am no longer allowed to act as an air traffic controller?

In such a case, you should contact CoS S1. They will reset your Moodle course for Module 2. You will then complete Module 2 again and, upon successful completion, be reinstated to the roster. Modules 1, 3, and 4 do not need to be repeated.