Was good to see a BMA A320 pilot visit yesterday as a direct result of this thread. Danceswithsheep gave him the tour and got him plugged in on the Talla sector and it seemed to be a good two way learning process. Also, later in the day I had a Virgin B744 captain plug in with me on Deancross sector,it got a little bit "sporting" and I'm glad of that. It is often the case when visitors plug in with me and I'm explaining how busy a sector can be, it's really quiet and the only thing missing is the tumbleweed blowing across the ops room!
Both pilots commented on how much effort was being put in with planning and coordination when the controller is not transmitting on the frequency. Enjoyable day at work all in all.Best not tell Mr Barron I enjoyed it though,he'll re -classify it as a hobby and charge me for the privilege!