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		<title>Operational NOTAMS</title>
		<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/-t1.htm</link>
		<description>MidCon Management Notices - Must Read</description>
		<lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:39:42 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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			<title>Operational NOTAMS</title>
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			<title>VAFS outage</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-outage-t966.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Crews
<br />

<br />
VAFS appears to be down...  No ETA or explanation to share at this point.  Just FYI
<br />

<br />
Jeff]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:39:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-outage-t966.htm#4163</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-outage-t966.htm</guid>
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			<title>State of the Airline:  Oct 14th 2009</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/state-of-the-airline-oct-14th-2009-t958.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dispatch</dc:creator>
			<description>Crews, 



It's been awhile since we've had a &quot;state of the airline&quot; update, so I figure now is a good time to comment on where things stand and where we're trying to go. As is typical, the summer months have been slow for us as most people are out and about on vacations, and generally trying to soak in as much &quot;summer&quot; as possible before the leaves drop. With fall now firmly established, and winter on approach it's a good time to start working on moving our operation forward  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:40:32 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/state-of-the-airline-oct-14th-2009-t958.htm#4137</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/state-of-the-airline-oct-14th-2009-t958.htm</guid>
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			<title>Avsim FANCON 2009 Cancelled</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/avsim-fancon-2009-cancelled-t932.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dispatch</dc:creator>
			<description>Avsim has cancelled FANCON 2009 in Dayton. 



MC/Dx



**************************************



AVSIM's Board of Directors today voted to cancel the FANCON 2009 event. Due to poor in-advance registrations, the Board concluded that this year's event would not be a viable one. The Board of Directors regrets that this action has to be taken and apologizes to all who have planned to intend. If you have paid for your entry as either an attendee or as an exhibitor, your payment will be refunded in  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:11:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/avsim-fancon-2009-cancelled-t932.htm#3995</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/avsim-fancon-2009-cancelled-t932.htm</guid>
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			<title>Releases are available...</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/releases-are-available-t953.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<font color="indigo">Repost...in case you guys missed this...</font>
<br />

<br />
Hi Guys,
<br />

<br />
The zipped release files are now available for download from the main page, &quot;crew mail.&quot;
<br />

<br />
This
<br />
system will be improved in the next few days... In the meantime feel
<br />
free to download the file and start flying the type specific releases.
<br />

<br />
Thanks Mike for your time in creating these!
<br />

<br />
Jeff]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:45:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/releases-are-available-t953.htm#4104</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/releases-are-available-t953.htm</guid>
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			<title>Website Updates - Please review</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/website-updates-please-review-t919.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Flight Crews,



Several Website updates took place today. This is the list and the feature detail...





Forum - Added a &quot;jump to&quot; link on main forum page header to jump to main website

New Crew Member Applications - Are officially turned on again!  See it at the &quot;Apply to MidCon&quot; link

Pre-Hire Checklist Package has been added to the &quot;Flight Crews Only&quot; page - For new applicants

Sample NEW STYLE release sample and Tutorial has been added to the &quot;Flight  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:34:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/website-updates-please-review-t919.htm#3927</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/website-updates-please-review-t919.htm</guid>
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			<title>Another Small Change</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/another-small-change-t924.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dispatch</dc:creator>
			<description>Crews, 

 

You may have noticed that the tab on the main page that used to say &quot;Release System&quot; has been changed to read &quot;Crew Mail&quot;.  We decided that since we're moving in a direction that will not require you to retrieve any sort of release that your &quot;global folder&quot; would best be served as a repository for, bulletins, and other company communication that we may need to distribute to you in the future.  

 

Think of it as your company mail slot.   

 

MC/Dx </description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:10:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/another-small-change-t924.htm#3941</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/another-small-change-t924.htm</guid>
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			<title>VAFS4 Issues</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-issues-t842.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Gents,
<br />

<br />
I am diligently working on the VAFS4 issues that I am aware of....  I should have all of our data straight in a bit...  I will not be able to check the flying status until I finish that... but it will be tonight I promise..
<br />

<br />
Jeff]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:20:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-issues-t842.htm#3602</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-issues-t842.htm</guid>
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			<title>Release system</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-system-t908.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Mats Johansson</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi,
<br />

<br />
I have no access to the release system. Could you please resend the email that I understand will provide me with a login nae and the password?
<br />

<br />
Thanks,
<br />
Mats Johansson /P364]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:01:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-system-t908.htm#3889</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-system-t908.htm</guid>
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			<title>VAFS Schedule Issue and Update</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-schedule-issue-and-update-t902.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Gents,



Well if any of you tried to fly last night you most likely had issues selecting flights and advancing to &quot;continue preflight&quot; through normal prompts...  After fighting it for an hour or so I realized that a change had apparently been made in the back-end of the system not related to the update to V.19...



Anyway.... I made fixes that should allow you to see flights from your departure airport, sort on columns in VAFS etc.....  take a look and you will see the difference.  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:51:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-schedule-issue-and-update-t902.htm#3863</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-schedule-issue-and-update-t902.htm</guid>
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			<title>Upcoming Flight Release Changes</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/upcoming-flight-release-changes-t895.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dispatch</dc:creator>
			<description>Crews, 



Very soon we will have the full set of flight release documents availabe for you. There will be a few changes to the standard issue FOC release to make it a little more user friendly and to modify the fuel section to comply with US/FAR 121 standards. 



FUEL CALCULATION:

BIAS 1000 

TAXI 441

KABQ 10566 01.31

ALT NONE 00.00

RSV 4755 00.45

EXTRA 0000 00.00

HOLD 1033 00.15

**********************

MIN 16795 02.31





As you can see, this is a similar format to our previous release,  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 17:14:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/upcoming-flight-release-changes-t895.htm#3831</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/upcoming-flight-release-changes-t895.htm</guid>
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			<title>New Release Procedure</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/new-release-procedure-t896.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Chief</dc:creator>
			<description>NEW RELEASE SYSTEM:



ALL PILOTS:



In order to get us &quot;Back in the Air&quot;, Mike has developed a &quot;Generic&quot; Release for each flight in the schedule. Really, there are only a few differences from the Releases we have been using, but they ARE significant.



First though, some VERY important items. It has become YOUR responsibility to check both the Weather and the Winds Aloft for each flight you make. The flightplan has the correct routes, but can NOT predict the weather or  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 21:54:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/new-release-procedure-t896.htm#3832</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/new-release-procedure-t896.htm</guid>
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			<title>Flight Dispatch: Interim Plan B</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/flight-dispatch-interim-plan-b-t894.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dispatch</dc:creator>
			<description>Crews, 



The beating of the head against the wall continues, but Russ and I conversed a couple of nights ago and I think we have come up with a very workable solution to where 1.) you the pilot can still fly with a release, 2.) No delay in getting paperwork, 3.) Fuel planning should actually be more accurate since it will be based on &quot;right now&quot; conditions. 



How do we accomplish this?



The plan is, I will be creating a &quot;canned&quot; release for each city pair and appropriate  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 18:09:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/flight-dispatch-interim-plan-b-t894.htm#3821</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/flight-dispatch-interim-plan-b-t894.htm</guid>
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			<title>Flight Map</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/flight-map-t890.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Pilots,
<br />

<br />
VAFS release the new map that allows the VA's to show only their own flights. I have updates the ACARS Map page on the website. They are still not done tweaking the map with search keys and other goodies. I will alert everyone when it is done.
<br />

<br />
As of right now you should only see MCA flights when they in the system and flying.
<br />

<br />
Just FYI,  Jeff]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 17:43:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/flight-map-t890.htm#3812</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/flight-map-t890.htm</guid>
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			<title>State Of The Airline</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/state-of-the-airline-t880.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dispatch</dc:creator>
			<description>Crews, 



We've &quot;officially&quot; been underway now for few weeks and just wanted to post a message addressing a few items and my opinions on the current state of MidCon. 



First, a big THANKS needs to go to Jeff Stewart for investing a considerable amount of time and money into ensuring we had a functional website again so that MidCon could grow into a new operation. 



Secondly, I know many of you have had some issues with VAFS, but it appears that fixes are underway to correct these  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 17:45:38 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/state-of-the-airline-t880.htm#3774</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/state-of-the-airline-t880.htm</guid>
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			<title>VAFS4 update Poll</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-update-poll-t865.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Guys...a poll on pilot status and VAFS4....  Please participate. Thank you!!</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:34:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-update-poll-t865.htm#3698</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-update-poll-t865.htm</guid>
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			<title>vafs4</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-t868.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>drea</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi Jeff, 
<br />
My dispatched flt was 1240 KMCI-KLAS. VAFS4 has1014 KMCI-KDEN.....Now what? Can't enter 1240.
<br />
 
<br />
Thanks,
<br />
Dick Rea]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 18:52:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-t868.htm#3715</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs4-t868.htm</guid>
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			<title>log in to vasf4</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/log-in-to-vasf4-t864.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>drea</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[how do I log-in? What user name and password do I use?
<br />
 
<br />
Dick Rea]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:23:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/log-in-to-vasf4-t864.htm#3680</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/log-in-to-vasf4-t864.htm</guid>
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			<title>A/C Type Substitution</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a-c-type-substitution-t858.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>sk5ktiger</dc:creator>
			<description>Got it to run.  Sorry for the trouble, there..</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:57:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a-c-type-substitution-t858.htm#3659</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a-c-type-substitution-t858.htm</guid>
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			<title>March Airline Financial Performance</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/march-airline-financial-performance-t807.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Gents,



We had a good month despite not being back at full strength. In fact, below please find our pseudo balance sheet for the month. Individual pilot ranking stats will update and will be visible on the "Stats and Seniority" page some time later tonight.



Overall a good month!  One thing that we can do to increase margin is make sure we are planning fuel properly. Once we get back to releases (more on that later tonight) we should see a proportional raise in our net profits. We grossed  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:15:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/march-airline-financial-performance-t807.htm#3431</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/march-airline-financial-performance-t807.htm</guid>
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			<title>A/C Type Substitution</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a-c-type-substitution-t848.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>sk5ktiger</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[OK, I have a problem: I have a release for MCA1018, KMCI-KDEN. This is listed as an A320 hop in the Flight Schedule; my release has, &quot;REM: TRIP SWAPPED TO B752&quot;, but apparently VAFS doesn't know that, and will not allow me to fly this hop since I am not, nor have I ever been, an A320.
<br />

<br />
So, now what?]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:27:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a-c-type-substitution-t848.htm#3623</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a-c-type-substitution-t848.htm</guid>
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			<title>Zero cargo carried</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/zero-cargo-carried-t847.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[See answer to zero cargo here:
<br />

<br />
<a href="http://www.vafinancials.com/forums/index.php?topic=2643.0" target="_blank">http://www.vafinancials.com/forums/index.php?topic=2643.0</a>]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:15:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/zero-cargo-carried-t847.htm#3622</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/zero-cargo-carried-t847.htm</guid>
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			<title>Release Primer</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-primer-t831.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dispatch</dc:creator>
			<description>Thanks to Chief Pilot Dept (Russ), here's a quick and dirty primer for deciphering some info on the new release. 



RELEASE PRIMER:

As we resume Operations, several things have changed. Right now, the most visible one is the Company Flight Release.



Here is a VERY Brief explination on how to decipher it:



The very top line tells us we are operating MCAXXXX KXXXKXXX (Flight number, From-To).



Then, comes the type of Aircraft, STD (Departure Time in GMT) blanks to fill in Actual time if  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:58:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-primer-t831.htm#3542</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-primer-t831.htm</guid>
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			<title>Operations Resume!!!</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/operations-resume-t829.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Chief</dc:creator>
			<description>Greetings to All!! Starting today, we are BACK!!!



It has been an uphill battle, but thanks to people like Jeff and his Rainbird Operation, we are ready to go.



A bit later Releases will be posted for ALL pilots who have completed Registration with VAFS. If you haven't yet done that, let Jeff know right away and he will start the process moving.



Just one more note. Along with Mainline Operations, MIDCON XPRESS is also available. This Operation provides service from KMCI to about 10 destinations  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:14:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/operations-resume-t829.htm#3540</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/operations-resume-t829.htm</guid>
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			<title>Additional info</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/additional-info-t830.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>dsibert</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[First of all:  Thanks to everyone who got all this back up and running <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" /> 
<br />
 
<br />
I need a little guidance concerning the new release, such as:
<br />
 
<br />
Do we still go by VAFS info on passengers, passenger wt, cargo wt etc?
<br />
I believe for passenger wt I always took no. of pass X 209 lbs, is this still valid?
<br />
Is there any guide to this new release?
<br />
 
<br />
Thanks,]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:22:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/additional-info-t830.htm#3541</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/additional-info-t830.htm</guid>
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			<title>IMPORTANT RELEASE UPDATE - Please read!!</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/important-release-update-please-read-t811.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Gents,



You should have received an email tonight or last night from &quot;Global Folders.&quot; It will look like this...



*****************************************************************************



Hello Jeff,



An account has been added for you at http://mca.globalfolders.com.



Please login using the following information:



Username: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx

Password: xxxxxxx



Thank You,



The GlobalFolders.com Team



*****************************************************************************



This  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:23:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/important-release-update-please-read-t811.htm#3450</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/important-release-update-please-read-t811.htm</guid>
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			<title>Painters needed.</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/painters-needed-t754.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Guys,



I know a few of you can paint and was wondering if you could volunteer to paint a plane or two.



I have a painters kit ready to use that includes elements of the new scheme, The scheme for mainline and express can be viewed on the home page of the site.



The cargo livery was designed by Tonny and I have that material avaiable as well. He is also going to send some proofs for reference.



Please let me know if you would like to volunteer



What has been completed so far  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:20:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/painters-needed-t754.htm#3169</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/painters-needed-t754.htm</guid>
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			<title>Verification of Rainbird Hours.</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/verification-of-rainbird-hours-t808.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>JMTabacheck</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Jeff, 
<br />
Is there a way/place for another VA to get a look at my Rainbird Hours? 
<br />
I am still flying with EVA, but every now and then it is good to fly BIG.
<br />
Thanks.
<br />
Mark Tabacheck]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/verification-of-rainbird-hours-t808.htm#3432</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/verification-of-rainbird-hours-t808.htm</guid>
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			<title>VAFS is Back online!</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-is-back-online-t797.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Gents,
<br />

<br />
[EDIT]   VAFS is now back on line!!
<br />

<br />
VAFS is down and I am not sure why...  Even the forum there is offline so I suspect a server issue. I will keep you posted as I find out anything.
<br />

<br />
Thanks, Jeff]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:45:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-is-back-online-t797.htm#3377</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/vafs-is-back-online-t797.htm</guid>
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			<title>Release system in testing</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-system-in-testing-t784.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Gentlemen,



After a great deal of gyrating, stressing and trying to get the new release system operational we finally have GOOD news to report. We will begin testing the system tonight and if all goes well we are only days away.



Just thought I would keep you posted...  A big thanks to those of you who have been using VAFS and doing test flights. This is good for the financial well being of MidCon as well as better preparing you to have a &quot;stress-free&quot; return to normal ops when  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:53:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-system-in-testing-t784.htm#3336</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/release-system-in-testing-t784.htm</guid>
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			<title>Website Updates</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/website-updates-t787.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Gents,
<br />

<br />
Just FYI.....  I made some changes to the main page web links...  I have added the upcoming &quot;release&quot; link and did a re-order that is a little more logical...  Just FYI...
<br />

<br />
ALSO.... If you are in the MCA Cargo Group (MD11F type rated pilots) Your call sign has been modified to &quot;MCGxxx&quot;  instead of MCA. This is for flight release and reporting needs!
<br />

<br />
Thank you,   Jeff]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:30:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/website-updates-t787.htm#3341</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/website-updates-t787.htm</guid>
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			<title>Friday Night Ops, 3-13-09</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/friday-night-ops-3-13-09-t779.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>jbinner_MCA383</dc:creator>
			<description>All,



FNO this Friday is to a MAIN HUB of MidCon.  Thought we all might be interested. 



http://vatusa.net./html/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=PN_Content&amp;file=index&amp;req=visit&amp;artid=68



Hey boss man dispatcher, how bout an MD-11 flight either to or from there please? I need one more test run with VAFS.  </description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:44:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/friday-night-ops-3-13-09-t779.htm#3316</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/friday-night-ops-3-13-09-t779.htm</guid>
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			<title>Your first flight on VAFS....</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/your-first-flight-on-vafs-t767.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Flight crews,



Almost everyone has activated VAFS now and many have flown their first (or several) test flights. This is a gentle reminder to ask everyone who has not tried the flight client to please do so before we begin releases again.



As we all know, our releases take a lot of our attention (as they well should) and someone who is comfortable with VAFS will have a much better &quot;return to normal ops.&quot;



If you have questions or issues please advise and I will be glad to assist.  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:28:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/your-first-flight-on-vafs-t767.htm#3255</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/your-first-flight-on-vafs-t767.htm</guid>
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			<title>Anyone having issues signing up?</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/anyone-having-issues-signing-up-t771.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi Guys,



It came to my attention tonight that some pilots may be having issues signing up with the VAFS system. Please let me know if you are having issues as it would be my pleasure to help you get going.



I am on MSN messenger every night at N33FC@live.com    Pacific Time from 18:00 to 22:00 Lima



I can be contacted at Dogcreek60@comcast.net as well.  I also check my PM's at this forum frequently. Please let me know and I would be more than happy to help.



Thanks!!



Jeff   </description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:25:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/anyone-having-issues-signing-up-t771.htm#3269</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/anyone-having-issues-signing-up-t771.htm</guid>
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			<title>Off the scope...</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/off-the-scope-t773.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Gents,



I will not be on MSN messenger tonight and will have limited access to the boards. I will be returning to active status Saturday afternoon.



If you are having VAFS issues please post anyway as the Rainbird guys might be able to help as well as some of the MCA guys who have been doing flights. Indeed some of MCA guys are old hands at this now!!   



See Ya soon....



Jeff   </description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:14:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/off-the-scope-t773.htm#3290</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/off-the-scope-t773.htm</guid>
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			<title>Next Steps Underway.</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/next-steps-underway-t743.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Flight Crews,



Our next major step in resuming ops is underway. That is getting all of you registered for our new ACARS client. This will take place starting tonight and continue until I have everyone registered.



What will happen is this:



You will receive an email welcoming you to MidCon. Check Spam and Junk folders as some email clients will bounce the email!

Open the mail and there will be a link for you to click...

Click the link and register with your own user ID and Login  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:15:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/next-steps-underway-t743.htm#3102</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/next-steps-underway-t743.htm</guid>
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			<title>Scenery for KMCI</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/scenery-for-kmci-t764.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>In case you guys haven't dressed up our new home airport yet....



Here is a nice looking FS9 freeware version at avsim:  (FS9 ONLY)



Filename:			kmciv2-1_211755.zip							License:			Freeware							Added:			23rd April 2007							Downloads:			4936							Author:			William Morgan / FRF Studio									Size:			5890kb

And of course, the Imagine Sim version Payware can be found here:  (Both FSX and FS9)



http://www.imaginesim.com/kmci01.htm



Just FYI!



Jeff </description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:22:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/scenery-for-kmci-t764.htm#3222</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/scenery-for-kmci-t764.htm</guid>
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			<title>Invite needed</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/invite-needed-t752.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>VeeMaxx</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Been watching the e-mail for my invite to join VAFS.  Haven't seen it yet... Could it be resent?
<br />

<br />
Thanks,
<br />
Don]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:26:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/invite-needed-t752.htm#3155</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/invite-needed-t752.htm</guid>
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			<title>A320 in MCA colors spotted over the SW US</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a320-in-mca-colors-spotted-over-the-sw-us-t751.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Flight crews,



A couple of guys have leaped into the sky with VAFS. Please feel free to do a free flight or two while Mike prepares some practice dispatches!  Simply go to the web page, click on schedules, pick an AC and city pair...  Off you go!!



If you have any questions or issues let me know... and hint....  after you land your first one make sure and click &quot;save flight&quot; when done. No worries as it won't be gone if you forget..  It will just sit in cue until you do the next  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:55:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a320-in-mca-colors-spotted-over-the-sw-us-t751.htm#3150</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/a320-in-mca-colors-spotted-over-the-sw-us-t751.htm</guid>
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			<title>Troubleshooting the VAFS install</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/troubleshooting-the-vafs-install-t747.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Gents,



A few Vista users have run into a series of errors. I do not know that this is only Vista related though I suspect it is.



If you have this issue, &quot;a line on the start up splash screen says &quot;Checking for updates&quot;, then a dialog box pops up saying an update is available, etc.  You click OK, and the dialog says, &quot;Cannot find file&quot;, and the program terminates. &quot;



Try going here and getting the VAFS update:    http://www.vafinancials.com/downloads.php  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:05:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/troubleshooting-the-vafs-install-t747.htm#3122</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/troubleshooting-the-vafs-install-t747.htm</guid>
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			<title>Message to Murray</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/message-to-murray-t746.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Murray,
<br />

<br />
Please check your PM's on this forum.  Thanks]]></description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:10:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/message-to-murray-t746.htm#3121</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/message-to-murray-t746.htm</guid>
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			<title>All Pilots, Please Read!</title>
			<link>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/all-pilots-please-read-t731.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dogcreek</dc:creator>
			<description>Flight Crews,



We continue to make progress everyday towards the restart of MidCon OPS!  This note is to share with you an upcoming activation process step that will require your participation.



Our new flight client will require that each of you download a setup program and follow a basic set of installation instructions. Part of this process includes an &quot;activation&quot; step that I will detail below.





Activation Step #1) 



I am in possession (Thanks to Darren and Mike) of the  ...</description>
			<category>Operational NOTAMS</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/all-pilots-please-read-t731.htm#3064</comments>
			<guid>http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/operational-notams-f1/all-pilots-please-read-t731.htm</guid>
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