ATSimTest shutting down
More than 25 years ago, I created ATSimTest (then called "Eurotest") for our organization, which was still called SATCO back then, to fill a gap in controller training; back then, the rating tests were done manually, which led to long delays in training and rating upgrades. I saw the need, contacted the relevant people, and proposed a solution that would eventually become ATSimTest and has been used by thousands of controllers worldwide to manage their virtual ATC career path.
So when I found out that VATEUD, the division that was the main user and manager of the ATSimTest platform, had silently abandoned ATSimTest some time ago in favor of a different system, without even telling me, I was extremely disappointed, though not completely surprised. Communications within VATEUD has been pretty much dysfunctional in the last few years, my email address never really worked, nobody seemed to really care. But silently abandoning a system that I have developed, maintained and operated for more than 25 years as a volunteer, without even at least telling me, is the ultimate, final, disrespect. I did not expect a medal or golden watch; I did not expect a celebration or even a formal "Thank you" for these 25 years. All I expected was some basic respect and human decency. That was probably too much to ask.
It is with great disappointment and sadness that I'm announcing the shutdown of ATSimTest after all these years. I will shut down the platform on April 15, 2025, after which no access will be possible. If there is any data on ATSimTest that you need, I suggest to retrieve this data right now. There will be no extension to this date.
To the remaining VATSIm divisions that are still using ATSimTest, I would like to apologize, and I hope that you can find a replacement solution. But I have found that VATSIM is not an organization that I can support any more, and so I won't.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me on my personal website (www.frankbitterlich.com).
ATSimTest out.
Welcome to ATSimTest!
This is the new and upgraded version of what was formerly known as EuroTest.
We are proud to be the chosen ATC theory test application for: West Asia (VATWA) and Southeast Asia (VATSEA).
You must be a member of a participating ATSimTest division to use this system.
Important Update – Using the VATSIM Connect Single-Sign-On System
Starting today, Feb 11th 2021, ATSimTest uses the VATSIM Connect Single-Sign-On (SSO) system. That means that when you're logging in, you will see a different page; but the process remains the same. You enter your VATSIM credentials, and then you are redirected back to ATSimTest.
Privacy Policy
ATSimTest has a new privacy policy that comes into effect May 25, 2018 and incorporates changes required by the GDPR. Nothing has changes in the way we are processing data; we're just providing clarification on what we do.
You can view the new policy here: New Privacy Policy
Important: How to request a test?
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Questions
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