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"The problem is that as ARTCC administrators we are still dealing with two groups of controllers. We can debate the merits of this, but it's the situation we're faced with. The first group did it \"the old way\" (such as people coming back from the dropped list after signing up 457 years ago  but never followed through, or people who like to take their time and are gradually working their way way but got in before the new system took effect) and the second group you're a part of. \n  \nAs you can imagine, it is very hard to create training programs that can deal with these two groups with hugely different needs.  Some ARTCCs, like ZAB, have elected to have academy graduates skip all of the intro material and just get right into pure SOPs and take the relevant tests for that. \n  \nWe're all just volunteers here, not getting paid a dime, so I hope that you understand the situation.  If you stick with it, you will certainly be center rated in no time. \n"
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