VATSIM Asia with all its 5 member divisions would like to present to you our biggest ever event - Eastern Wind 2007. All 5 divisions plus a few other FIRs will open at the same time.
Starting from 1000Z till 1500Z 08 Sept, 2007, you can fly into most of the major airports of Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan with ATC service. There are also ATC coverage for Bangkok (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Shanghai and Guangzhou (China). Come and visit Asia and enjoy some good oriental food.
Further information on www.sinvacc.info/events/ew2007/index.htm
Don't miss such a rare opportunity!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Sep 2nd:VATNZ/VATPAC Joint Ops - Auckland to Queenstown
This combined event between VATNZ and VATPAC sees the Aussies cross to Tasman for a New Zealand domestic flight on Sunday 02SEP07, 0700-1000 UTC.
Your flight departs Auckland, NZAA for one of the most interesting approaches in New Zealand, QUEENSTOWN, NZQN. Due to the restriction requirements at Queenstown only one IFR departure and IFR arrival are allowed in the Wakatipu Bason at the same time so make sure you carry lots of extra fuel to complete holds or speed restrictions as it will be tight getting your aircraft into Queenstown! Also, due to real world restrictions prohibiting night operations in Queenstown, pilots are encouraged to set their Flightsim times to UTC not local time.
Full departure and arrival charts are available at the NZ AIP Website.
For excellent addon scenery for Auckland and Queenstown search AVSIM.com
Pilots are encouraged to book their intentions to fly on vRoute.info so that it displays on the VATNZ Website and in vRoute so that other pilots know of your intentions to participate and to encourage others to join in.
We look forward to seeing you flying in New Zealand, home to Middle Earth!
Your flight departs Auckland, NZAA for one of the most interesting approaches in New Zealand, QUEENSTOWN, NZQN. Due to the restriction requirements at Queenstown only one IFR departure and IFR arrival are allowed in the Wakatipu Bason at the same time so make sure you carry lots of extra fuel to complete holds or speed restrictions as it will be tight getting your aircraft into Queenstown! Also, due to real world restrictions prohibiting night operations in Queenstown, pilots are encouraged to set their Flightsim times to UTC not local time.
Full departure and arrival charts are available at the NZ AIP Website.
For excellent addon scenery for Auckland and Queenstown search AVSIM.com
Pilots are encouraged to book their intentions to fly on vRoute.info so that it displays on the VATNZ Website and in vRoute so that other pilots know of your intentions to participate and to encourage others to join in.
We look forward to seeing you flying in New Zealand, home to Middle Earth!
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Aug 25-26th: Istanbul Park Grand Flyin
Istanbul is hosting the Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix for the third time on August 24 to 26, 2007. Motor sport enthusiasts all over the world will be here to participate in the thrill of this 58 lap race to take place at Istanbul Park, one of the most challenging race tracks receiving admiring remarks from the race pilots and motoring experts alike.
Turkish Virtual Area Control Center invites you for an international fly-in to commemorate this special event on Saturday, August 25, 2007 starting from 18:00 UTC until 21:00 UTC and on August 26, 2007 18:00 UTC until 21:00 UTC
For further information see http://trvacc.org/web/events.asp
Turkish Virtual Area Control Center invites you for an international fly-in to commemorate this special event on Saturday, August 25, 2007 starting from 18:00 UTC until 21:00 UTC and on August 26, 2007 18:00 UTC until 21:00 UTC
For further information see http://trvacc.org/web/events.asp
Friday, August 24, 2007
Aug 26th: Birmingham (UK) Real Ops
As part of the MID SUMMER MADNESS gathering of UK controllers on the August bank holiday the non-stop flying fest that can only be Birmingham Real Ops will be taking place.
12 hours of non-stop IFR real-ops in and out of the heart of England at Birmingham International Airport (EGBB). A mixture of short and long-haul flights available – expect massive UK coverage throughout the event. All pilots are welcome, please book your flight in advance to avoid disappointment.
26th August 1000-2200 Zulu – Pilot bookings for flights now available at www.vatsim-uk.org/realops/?ev=5
Information about Birmingham is available on the VATSIM-UK website
12 hours of non-stop IFR real-ops in and out of the heart of England at Birmingham International Airport (EGBB). A mixture of short and long-haul flights available – expect massive UK coverage throughout the event. All pilots are welcome, please book your flight in advance to avoid disappointment.
26th August 1000-2200 Zulu – Pilot bookings for flights now available at www.vatsim-uk.org/realops/?ev=5
Information about Birmingham is available on the VATSIM-UK website
Monday, August 20, 2007
Aug 26th:The Lord of DME arc - The Two Towers fly-in
VACC Finland welcomes you to The Lord of DME arc: The Two Towers fly-in. Come and see how to make it to the runway without radar service! The event is held 26th of August 2007 on the small Oulu (EFOU) and Vaasa (EFVA) airports 1500 - 1900 UTC. Join us in this event and test your skills in STARs, holdings, racetracks and more. We have provided guides for procedures and example flights for both IFR- and VFR-flights. Welcome to the friendly skies of Finland.
Further information at http://vacc.fi/twotowers/
Further information at http://vacc.fi/twotowers/
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Aug 18th: Brazzaville Real World Ops
On August 18th 2007 between 1700-2100Z VATDRC will be hosting the Brazzaville Real World OPS to celebrate the Independence Day of Congo. Brazzaville Maya Maya International Airport (FCBB) will be fully staffed for the first time ever between these hours. We would like to invite all VATSIM members to participate in the most professional and organized ATC service available in Central Africa and to celebrate its Independence Day with us. We recommend the following routes which will have ATC coverage from start to end:
FCBB - Douala (FKKD) ETE 1:30
FCBB - Malabo (FGSL) ETE 1:40
FCBB - Kinshasa (FZAA) ETE 0:20
FCBB - Bangui (FEFF) ETE 1:30
FCBB - Pointe Noire (FCPP) ETE 0:50
FCBB - Libreville (FOOL) ETE 1:10
FCBB - Franceville (FOON) ETE 0:40
For more information on Routes, Charts and Flight Bookings please visit our web site at www.vatdrc.com
FCBB - Douala (FKKD) ETE 1:30
FCBB - Malabo (FGSL) ETE 1:40
FCBB - Kinshasa (FZAA) ETE 0:20
FCBB - Bangui (FEFF) ETE 1:30
FCBB - Pointe Noire (FCPP) ETE 0:50
FCBB - Libreville (FOOL) ETE 1:10
FCBB - Franceville (FOON) ETE 0:40
For more information on Routes, Charts and Flight Bookings please visit our web site at www.vatdrc.com
Aug 15th: Indian Independence Day
Indian Independence Day (Hindi: Swatantrata Divas) is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation on that day in 1947. The day is a national holiday in India. It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony and distribution of sweets. The main celebration takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister raises the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech from its ramparts. The Prime minister also pays tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle. To coincide with the launch of VATASIA's 5th Division-VATINDIA, we invite you to fly from Mumbai to New Delhi or as per your Schedule.
More Information:
http://india.vatsim.info/
More Information:
http://india.vatsim.info/
Back from holiday
My apologies to all who have missed the event updates due to the blog inactivity while I've been away. I've had a wonderful 3 weeks in Switzerland, including watching the Red Bull Air races in Interlaken.
Normal service will now resume
Normal service will now resume
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Aug 11th: One night in Shanghai
VATSIM Korea Division brings you the first Asia event in August! The gate of Korea - Seoul Incheon International Airport and the most busiest airport in China - Shanghai Pudong International Airport will provide ATC service on 11th August from 1200Z to 1600Z. Get ready to your flight and enjoy yourself in Shanghai tonight!
More information:
http://shanghai.vatasia.net/Event_ONIS.htm
More information:
http://shanghai.vatasia.net/Event_ONIS.htm
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