Zurich.SwissFIR.News report Sept 29th, 2007.
See and be seen was the credo of this years VA-Meeting at Zurich-Airport. Never before were so many VAs seen at one Airport. All of them wanted to show that they are the biggest and the best. IFR or VFR-VA, all of them were there. The Controllers had hard to work and the airport was full as never before. Of course not only VA's were welcome. Individual pilots could book their own flights too.
Help us to make this report a reality. VA's out there - register and book your slots. Show you are the biggest VA with the best pilots. Meet other VA's in Zurich and make us controllers sweat! All VA's will be invited by e-mail. If your VA doesn't get an invite just register here. As written in the press-release above also Pilots who are not flying for a VA are warmly welcome.
The event will take place at 29th September from 1300Z until 0100Z. Zurich Airport will be fully staffed. Book your slot at http://www.swissfir.org/VA-Meeting where you will also find information about the airport, scenery, charts and more
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
From Sep 21st: VATeir Celtic Fridays
VATeir is pleased to announce a new weekly event, Celtic Fridays, which kicks off on Friday 21st September between 1800UTC and 2100UTC. Each and every Friday a set of airports will be fully manned with ATC, allowing pilots to fly all over the country, getting the full Irish experience.
For this week, Week 1, Dublin(EIDW) and Waterford(EIWF) will be hosting the event, both airports will have full ATC for a period of 3 hours starting at 1800UTC. For those who have never flown to Ireland before or experienced Irish ATC, this is the perfect opportunity to do so! Over the next few weeks, pilots will have plenty of choice in where to fly, be it from Cork to Donegal, or Dublin to Galway, theres something for everyone each week.
For further information and to check what airports will be hosting the event each week, go to www.vateir.com or simply check the VATSIM Events Page.
For this week, Week 1, Dublin(EIDW) and Waterford(EIWF) will be hosting the event, both airports will have full ATC for a period of 3 hours starting at 1800UTC. For those who have never flown to Ireland before or experienced Irish ATC, this is the perfect opportunity to do so! Over the next few weeks, pilots will have plenty of choice in where to fly, be it from Cork to Donegal, or Dublin to Galway, theres something for everyone each week.
For further information and to check what airports will be hosting the event each week, go to www.vateir.com or simply check the VATSIM Events Page.
Sep 22nd: Nordic triangle
A warm welcome to all Pilots visiting the participating airports during our Nordic Triangle 2007 event.
Enjoy flying in the northern part of Central Europe. Flying distances from 180 - 340 NM will allow you to visit all 3 airports during the 6 hours event time. Expect excellent professional ATC and crowded skies with pilots from all over the world - Parallel approaches are likely - Be well prepared and do not forget to have your charts ready.
All controllers are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday
Charts, Sceneries & Routings can be found at:
http://www.edww.de/event/07_09_eddv/eventinfo.htm
Enjoy flying in the northern part of Central Europe. Flying distances from 180 - 340 NM will allow you to visit all 3 airports during the 6 hours event time. Expect excellent professional ATC and crowded skies with pilots from all over the world - Parallel approaches are likely - Be well prepared and do not forget to have your charts ready.
All controllers are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday
Charts, Sceneries & Routings can be found at:
http://www.edww.de/event/07_09_eddv/eventinfo.htm
Starting Sep 21st-28th: The Great Nile Rally
This virtual flying event will take you through 60 destinations and 5000 nm. With emphasis on general aviation you will have the opportunity to experience Mediterranean, Middle East and, of course, simply vast prospects of Africa. This very special route is directed along one of the worlds most famous rivers, the great Nile. History knows only a few places where a civilization was under such extraordinary influence of nature. Prepare to meet the Nile in all its length and glory in our search for the source of this river. We remind you that still today this journey in real life would pose an extreme challenge, and we hope that you our fellow flight simmers are up to the task.
Event website: http://tgnr.crovacc.org
Event website: http://tgnr.crovacc.org
Sep 16th: The Velvet Season
Summer moved on and a cold wind blows on the face, scattering the yellowing
leaves on a still green grass. The sky is lowering, vacations have been left somewhere in the past, the only reminder a vivid photo folder in your computer. But in the south of Russia the noble "velvet seasion" of September is coming. Peacefully and proudly the Don river flows on the Rostov plains. On the vast expanses of Kuban the stars glimmering in the middle of the warm evenings. Merrily the sea wave runs to the Black Sea beaches. In the south of Russia the summer is still going on and you can participate in that!!
On 22nd September 2007, at 13.00-18.00 UTC, the best of VATRUS
controllers will organise a full-staff ATC in the main airports of the
south: Rostov-on-Don (URRR), Sochi (URSS) and Krasnodar (URKK). Other airports within Rostov FIR and adjacent centers in Ukraine in Russia support us.
Official fly-in webpage - http://dobrolet.org/velvet/
leaves on a still green grass. The sky is lowering, vacations have been left somewhere in the past, the only reminder a vivid photo folder in your computer. But in the south of Russia the noble "velvet seasion" of September is coming. Peacefully and proudly the Don river flows on the Rostov plains. On the vast expanses of Kuban the stars glimmering in the middle of the warm evenings. Merrily the sea wave runs to the Black Sea beaches. In the south of Russia the summer is still going on and you can participate in that!!
On 22nd September 2007, at 13.00-18.00 UTC, the best of VATRUS
controllers will organise a full-staff ATC in the main airports of the
south: Rostov-on-Don (URRR), Sochi (URSS) and Krasnodar (URKK). Other airports within Rostov FIR and adjacent centers in Ukraine in Russia support us.
Official fly-in webpage - http://dobrolet.org/velvet/
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Sep 16th: Lake Michigan Circle Tour
ZAU and ZMP jointly present the first ever Lake Michigan Circle Tour!
Pilots will fly around Lake Michigan mimicking the popular tourist route traveled by millions of tourists each year.
Starting at Chicago's Midway airport (MDW), pilots will circle counterclockwise around the lake visiting South Bend (SBN), Grand Rapids (GRR), Traverse City (TVC), Sawyer (SAW), and Green Bay (GRB). From the bustling cities of Chicago and Grand Rapids to the Cherry Capital and farmlands of Wisconsin enjoy a taste of many different airspaces and scenery! Virtual Airlines are invited to fly to these cities directly from their hubs. Be a part of a great event with a variety of traffic!
The event is Sunday, September 16 from 1800-2100z. Further details on the event website
Pilots will fly around Lake Michigan mimicking the popular tourist route traveled by millions of tourists each year.
Starting at Chicago's Midway airport (MDW), pilots will circle counterclockwise around the lake visiting South Bend (SBN), Grand Rapids (GRR), Traverse City (TVC), Sawyer (SAW), and Green Bay (GRB). From the bustling cities of Chicago and Grand Rapids to the Cherry Capital and farmlands of Wisconsin enjoy a taste of many different airspaces and scenery! Virtual Airlines are invited to fly to these cities directly from their hubs. Be a part of a great event with a variety of traffic!
The event is Sunday, September 16 from 1800-2100z. Further details on the event website
Sep 15th: Caribbean Nights weekly event
We hereby invite you to join us Every Saturday Night between 0000z-0300z for our new "Caribbean Nights". Each week one of our 6 FIRs will host this event, we will feature airport(s) throughout VATCAR. The Caribbean is a challenging but fun area to fly, precision approaches, non-precision approaches, short fields, terrain challenges; We have it all. Whether you like long or short flights, the Caribbean is situated in easy reach of the US, Mexico and South America. Come enjoy the beauty as you hop from Island to Island and discover the hidden treasures of the Caribbean.
For more information please visit http://www.vatcar.org
This week's host FIR is: Santo Domingo
Featured Airport: Las Americas Int’l. Airport [MDSD]
**Note: The event takes place every Saturday evening Local Caribbean Time. This means that it will already be Sunday the 16th in the early morning in countries further to the east such as European countries. Please apply the appropriate time adjustments so as not to miss this great new weekly event!
For more information please visit http://www.vatcar.org
This week's host FIR is: Santo Domingo
Featured Airport: Las Americas Int’l. Airport [MDSD]
**Note: The event takes place every Saturday evening Local Caribbean Time. This means that it will already be Sunday the 16th in the early morning in countries further to the east such as European countries. Please apply the appropriate time adjustments so as not to miss this great new weekly event!
Monday, September 10, 2007
Sep 16th: The Gulf Triangle event
Emirates vACC are proud to announce "THE GULF TRIANGLE EVENT" which takes place in the Middle East on Sunday 16th September between 1200z and 1800z.
We have 3 sponsors for the event who are donating prizes of simulation software. The event is based on 3 airports Dubai, Bahrain and Shiraz. Ponts are awarded for each completed flight and the 3 pilots with the highest number of points will win the prizes. Please join us for some fun More info at www.emirates-vacc.org/Triangle.htm
We have 3 sponsors for the event who are donating prizes of simulation software. The event is based on 3 airports Dubai, Bahrain and Shiraz. Ponts are awarded for each completed flight and the 3 pilots with the highest number of points will win the prizes. Please join us for some fun More info at www.emirates-vacc.org/Triangle.htm
Friday, August 31, 2007
Sep 8th:VATASIA Regional Event - Eastern Wind
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!
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!
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
Monday, July 09, 2007
Jul 14th: 2007 Boston Tea Party
Please join the Virtual Boston ARTCC as we control live in Nashua, NH on July 14, 2007 for the 8th Annual Boston Tea Party. Beginning at 1pm (1700z), over 24 controllers will be plugging in from one location to provide top notch air traffic control services to VATSIM pilots and others to enjoy.
Pilots who chose to participate in this year's game of airport poker can win prizes from FlyTampa, Eaglesoft DG, FeelThere, HiFi Solutions, and others! No participation is required, but highly recommended.
Click the above logo or visit www.bostonartcc.net for more information on the 2007 Boston Tea Party We greatly look forward to identifying you on our 'scopes.
Pilots who chose to participate in this year's game of airport poker can win prizes from FlyTampa, Eaglesoft DG, FeelThere, HiFi Solutions, and others! No participation is required, but highly recommended.
Click the above logo or visit www.bostonartcc.net for more information on the 2007 Boston Tea Party We greatly look forward to identifying you on our 'scopes.
Jul 14th: Kai Tak in the past
"Cathay 450, turn right heading 045, clear IGS 13 approach, report established" .............
Although Kai Tak has already turned into vacant land nowadays we can continue its life on VATSIM. Let's rock'n'roll and challenge the
famous IGS approach with our excellent ATC service.
Date : 14 Jul 2007
Time : 1200z - 1500z
Service Airports : VHHX / VHHH
The Event Page: http://hk.vatsea.net/events/
Charts : http://hk.vatsea.net
Recommended Scenery for VHHX (FS2004): Kai Tak 98
If you are newbie or not familiar with the IGS (Instrument Guidance System), you are still have plenty of time to practise
Although Kai Tak has already turned into vacant land nowadays we can continue its life on VATSIM. Let's rock'n'roll and challenge the
famous IGS approach with our excellent ATC service.
Date : 14 Jul 2007
Time : 1200z - 1500z
Service Airports : VHHX / VHHH
The Event Page: http://hk.vatsea.net/events/
Charts : http://hk.vatsea.net
Recommended Scenery for VHHX (FS2004): Kai Tak 98
If you are newbie or not familiar with the IGS (Instrument Guidance System), you are still have plenty of time to practise
Jul 13th: Western Canada's Friday the 13th Event
Western Canada's Friday the 13th Event is a joint event between Winnipeg (CZWG), Edmonton (CZVR), and Vancouver (CZVR), starting at 2400z (1900 CDT). Pilots will depart from Winnipeg (CYWG) and fly to either Calgary (CYYC) or Vancouver (CYVR).
Pilots who decide to land in Calgary will then be able to go on towards Vancouver. All FIRs will be staffed all night long and be ready for you!
Any questions contact vatcan5@gmail.com.
Charts For Vancouver are available from www.czvr.ca, and for Winnipeg
and Calgary available here
Pilots who decide to land in Calgary will then be able to go on towards Vancouver. All FIRs will be staffed all night long and be ready for you!
Any questions contact vatcan5@gmail.com.
Charts For Vancouver are available from www.czvr.ca, and for Winnipeg
and Calgary available here
Monday, July 02, 2007
Jul 7th: France - Couverture Complete
Offer your wives and children a ticket to the cinema, take the telephone off the hook, tell the neighbour you've run out of bread and sugar, give the pets a sleeping tablet, set the video to record your favourite TV programme, and..... come on the VATSIM network!
All the French controllers have been invited to participate actively in this evening of complete coverage of the France vACC. From Ajaccio to Brest, from Lille to Perpignan, wherever you fly in France there will be a controller!
For information and charts see the vACC France website
All the French controllers have been invited to participate actively in this evening of complete coverage of the France vACC. From Ajaccio to Brest, from Lille to Perpignan, wherever you fly in France there will be a controller!
For information and charts see the vACC France website
Jul 5th: Now for something different - Finland CTR test
Do you fancy flying somewhere different, and helping a controller at the same time? There's a CTR exam taking place on EFES_CTR at 1800-2000 UTC. This position covers the whole of Finland, so no matter which airport you depart from, you will have an ATC service. Give our candidate reason to sweat!
Charts and scenery at http://vacc.fi/
Charts and scenery at http://vacc.fi/
Monday, June 25, 2007
Jul 1st: Malta Real Ops
On 1st July 2007 Malta will host our first real operations fly-in. We have prepared 120 inbound and outbound flight from 5 to 23 UTC, based on real world Sunday schedule. You have regular scheduled and also some charter flights to many parts of the continent and of course to the U.K at your disposal.
To book a flight, visit http://www.ml-vacc.eu/realops/list.php Of course you can book more than one flight if you're ready to spend more time with us. Any info (charts, procedures, sceneries) can be found on our new website www.ml-vacc.eu
To book a flight, visit http://www.ml-vacc.eu/realops/list.php Of course you can book more than one flight if you're ready to spend more time with us. Any info (charts, procedures, sceneries) can be found on our new website www.ml-vacc.eu
Jan 30th: Kinshasa Independence Day Real World Ops
We are proud to present everyone on the VATSIM Network with VATDRC's first event to celebrate the Democratic Republic of Congo's Independence Day. On this day we will be fully staffed with at least Kinshasa Center, Approach, Tower and Ground for your enjoyment for a full 4 hours. For real world flight schedules, charts, scenery and routes please visit our web site at www.vatdrc.com
Come and enjoy a day with us in the busiest Terminal Area in Central Africa, this will without a doubt be the most realistic and organized flying experience you can get in Central Africa.
Come and enjoy a day with us in the busiest Terminal Area in Central Africa, this will without a doubt be the most realistic and organized flying experience you can get in Central Africa.
Jan 30th: Rush hour Johannesburg
Winter falls in Southern Africa, the runway lights in Johannesburg turn on extra-early. This time, however, you won't be alone - every position manned as if in the real world, aircraft waiting around in holding patterns, go-around instructions... You're never alone in Rush Hour Johannesburg.
Charts and information for pilots are available at www.vatsaf.net
Charts and information for pilots are available at www.vatsaf.net
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Jun 23rd: VATUK VACC-SAG Summer Shuttle
VATSIM UK and VACC-SAG has joined forces for a never before seen event! Pilots have the opportunity to fly between the manned fields as many times as they like on Saturday 23rd June as both divisions take the summer by storm and staff up many well known airports.
The UK division will be hosting Birmingham, Luton, and London City, whilst VACC-SAG will have Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Zurich overflowing with controllers! The fun starts at 1700z.
Charts can be found via www.vacc-sag.org and www.vatsim-uk.org
The UK division will be hosting Birmingham, Luton, and London City, whilst VACC-SAG will have Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Zurich overflowing with controllers! The fun starts at 1700z.
Charts can be found via www.vacc-sag.org and www.vatsim-uk.org
Friday, June 15, 2007
Jun 16th: No Delay - Helsinki Vantaa
VACC Finland and Finnish Virtual Aviators' Association are organizing a realistic and professional fly-in event for Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Saturday, 16th June 2007. The event begins at 15.00 UTC and continues until late night. All ATC positions at Helsinki-Vantaa airport will be staffed during the event.
The fly-in will feature
- professional air traffic service, provided live at CAVOK 2007 with special equipment
- FISD Remote Controlled Scenery & ATC controlled lighting
- partly closed main runway (due construction work) and temporary taxiing restrictions give extra experience
- high traffic volumes ensure the realistic and high-intensity event
Further information, charts and scenery are available at vacc.fi/nodelay2007/
The fly-in will feature
- professional air traffic service, provided live at CAVOK 2007 with special equipment
- FISD Remote Controlled Scenery & ATC controlled lighting
- partly closed main runway (due construction work) and temporary taxiing restrictions give extra experience
- high traffic volumes ensure the realistic and high-intensity event
Further information, charts and scenery are available at vacc.fi/nodelay2007/
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Jun 17th: The great UK IFR treasure hunt
The treasure hunt to end all treasure hunts! The goal – locate Anneka lost and languishing, guarding a grand prize at an airfield somewhere in the UK. Collect the clues from UK Regional Airports to unlock the mystery location. Then head to Heathrow to record your answer. Want to play? Read on…
Collect clues from the EGTT_Q_CTR controller when arrived on stand at the regional clue airports (EGHH, EGFF,EGNT,EGBE,EGPH,EGSH) to work out the mystery location. You must fly by IFR rules under controller direction using standard routes (available from the vatsim uk flight plan database). When you think you have worked out the mystery airfield location fly IFR to Heathrow. You can only log one answer. You only get a clue if you, fly, land and taxi to the stand as instructed by the airfield controllers. You cannot pick up a clue with a touch and go, nor if you start at one of the clue airports.
For further details, and how to submit your answer click here. Standard Routes and links to charts are available at www.vatsim-uk.org
Collect clues from the EGTT_Q_CTR controller when arrived on stand at the regional clue airports (EGHH, EGFF,EGNT,EGBE,EGPH,EGSH) to work out the mystery location. You must fly by IFR rules under controller direction using standard routes (available from the vatsim uk flight plan database). When you think you have worked out the mystery airfield location fly IFR to Heathrow. You can only log one answer. You only get a clue if you, fly, land and taxi to the stand as instructed by the airfield controllers. You cannot pick up a clue with a touch and go, nor if you start at one of the clue airports.
For further details, and how to submit your answer click here. Standard Routes and links to charts are available at www.vatsim-uk.org
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Jun 10th: CalScream XII
Pilots, get ready for some of the best flying in California, heck the entire West Coast! We're staffing up to the hilt to make your flight as 'real-as-it-gets.' Rather than creating large traffic flows into one or two fields, CalScream seeks to fill the skies with traffic going in many directions at once, and landing/departing at many different airports.
To help plan your flights, the developer of SimRoutes has created a site where you can signup knowing who's flying from different airports at different times, based on the real world flights,. Push back from the gate at the same time as your real world counterpart, and enjoy the amazing scenery and ATC that ZLA has to offer. Reserve your spot now!
Further information on the event website
Click here to sign up
To help plan your flights, the developer of SimRoutes has created a site where you can signup knowing who's flying from different airports at different times, based on the real world flights,. Push back from the gate at the same time as your real world counterpart, and enjoy the amazing scenery and ATC that ZLA has to offer. Reserve your spot now!
Further information on the event website
Click here to sign up
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Jun 10th: Bohemian Shuttle Event
As a tribute to Scaramouch, Galileo, Wayne and his World and last not least to the great Freddy, the Czech and Italian Division on VATSIM proudly present the ultimate “Bohemian Shuttle Event”
The big GIG will take place at Rome Fiumicino (LIRF)and Prague Ruzyne Airport (LKPR)
Chart links: Prague // Rome
Scenery: Rome Fiumicino // scenery update by Alberto Molteni
Let’s do the “fandango” on Sunday, 10th June 2007 between 15.00 – 21:00 UTC
Enjoy it!
VACC-CZ and VATITA (the rocking ATC`s)
The big GIG will take place at Rome Fiumicino (LIRF)and Prague Ruzyne Airport (LKPR)
Chart links: Prague // Rome
Scenery: Rome Fiumicino // scenery update by Alberto Molteni
Let’s do the “fandango” on Sunday, 10th June 2007 between 15.00 – 21:00 UTC
Enjoy it!
VACC-CZ and VATITA (the rocking ATC`s)
Jun 9th: Singapore Summer Scramble
Want to escape from the chilly winds in the southern hemisphere? Want to enjoy the summer season on the sunny beaches of Singapore? In conjunction with the summer vacation, Singapore Virtual Area Control Centre is proud to bring you Summer Scramble 2007!
We invite you to fly in or out of Singapore Changi International Airport (WSSS) on 9th June 2007, from 0900-1300 Zulu. his event is in conjunction with our very first meet up, in which our controllers will be controlling in the same room to provide enjoyable and realistic Air Traffic Control within the Singapore Airspace. So come and experience some quality flying this summer in the Southeast Asian region!
For more information please visit our event webpage
We invite you to fly in or out of Singapore Changi International Airport (WSSS) on 9th June 2007, from 0900-1300 Zulu. his event is in conjunction with our very first meet up, in which our controllers will be controlling in the same room to provide enjoyable and realistic Air Traffic Control within the Singapore Airspace. So come and experience some quality flying this summer in the Southeast Asian region!
For more information please visit our event webpage
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Jun 3rd: Gardermoen (Oslo) overload
We would like to invite you to join us on Sunday 03. June for the biggest flyin Norway has ever seen! Gardermoen Overload. We can promise a fully staffed airport with lots of good ATC.
Oslo Gardermoen OSL/ENGM is Norway’s capital airport. It is situated a few miles from Oslo with simple approach and departure routings. The airport is able to do dual runway operations, and has a little over 50 gates, which gives the opportunity to handle over 60 aircraft in a short amount of time. Gardermoen can handle everything from a Cessna 172 to the Boeing 747 and 777 with no problem at all. This is also one of Norway’s greatest Cargo Hubs, so we can handle a good deal of Cargo aircrafts as well.
During this event we will have all Air Traffic Control positions open. Delivery, Ground, Double tower, three approaches (Incl. Director) and maybe 2 or 3 Control sectors in Oslo.
If everything goes according to our plan, this will be the biggest flyin Norway has ever seen. We hope to get between 150 and 250 aircrafts in and out from this airport in the 4 hours the flyin lasts. This is why we want to invite you!
Information, charts and scenery are available on the event website
Oslo Gardermoen OSL/ENGM is Norway’s capital airport. It is situated a few miles from Oslo with simple approach and departure routings. The airport is able to do dual runway operations, and has a little over 50 gates, which gives the opportunity to handle over 60 aircraft in a short amount of time. Gardermoen can handle everything from a Cessna 172 to the Boeing 747 and 777 with no problem at all. This is also one of Norway’s greatest Cargo Hubs, so we can handle a good deal of Cargo aircrafts as well.
During this event we will have all Air Traffic Control positions open. Delivery, Ground, Double tower, three approaches (Incl. Director) and maybe 2 or 3 Control sectors in Oslo.
If everything goes according to our plan, this will be the biggest flyin Norway has ever seen. We hope to get between 150 and 250 aircrafts in and out from this airport in the 4 hours the flyin lasts. This is why we want to invite you!
Information, charts and scenery are available on the event website
Jun 2nd: Pulkovo - St. Petersburg Overload
VATRUS invite you to visit the Northern capital of Russia - St. Petersburg! On 2nd of June, starting at 15:00 UTC you will be served by the following staff:
-Pulkovo Ground (ULLI_GND)
-Pulkovo Tower #1 (ULLI_1_TWR) (arrival rwy 10L\28R)
-Pulkovo Tower #2 (ULLI_2_TWR) (departure rwy 10R\28L) (not confirmed yet, anyway one position can cover all the sector)
-Pulkovo Radar (ULLI_APP)
-Petersburg Approach East (ULLL_1_APP)
-Petersburg Approach West (ULLL_2_APP)
-Petersburg Control East (ULLL_E_CTR)
-Petersburg Control West (ULLL_W_CTR) (not confirmed yet, anyway one position can cover all the sector)
Moscow Air Traffic Zone and Sheremetyevo airport (UUEE/SVO) will be staffed as well.
All pilots are welcome!
Useful information for pilots:
-Actual ULLI charts can be downloaded here
-Great free scenery of Pulkovo (ULLI) can be downloaded here (please read ReadMe_en.txt carefully).
-Pulkovo Ground (ULLI_GND)
-Pulkovo Tower #1 (ULLI_1_TWR) (arrival rwy 10L\28R)
-Pulkovo Tower #2 (ULLI_2_TWR) (departure rwy 10R\28L) (not confirmed yet, anyway one position can cover all the sector)
-Pulkovo Radar (ULLI_APP)
-Petersburg Approach East (ULLL_1_APP)
-Petersburg Approach West (ULLL_2_APP)
-Petersburg Control East (ULLL_E_CTR)
-Petersburg Control West (ULLL_W_CTR) (not confirmed yet, anyway one position can cover all the sector)
Moscow Air Traffic Zone and Sheremetyevo airport (UUEE/SVO) will be staffed as well.
All pilots are welcome!
Useful information for pilots:
-Actual ULLI charts can be downloaded here
-Great free scenery of Pulkovo (ULLI) can be downloaded here (please read ReadMe_en.txt carefully).
Monday, May 21, 2007
May 26th: CENAMER Touch and Go
The rainy season has begun, and once again the challenge of landing in Central American airports in critical conditions will ensure that all pilots proceed with the maximum of attention.
We invite you to "fly-in" the friendly skies of Central America and Panama in our full staffed event CENAMER TOUCH & GO next Saturday, May 26th. Schedule 20.00/04:00 ZULU time = UTC.
The newly redesigned VATCA WEBSITE contains all the information, documents and support materials. Just come and enjoy the event with us. For full details please visit: www.vatca.com.gt
We invite you to "fly-in" the friendly skies of Central America and Panama in our full staffed event CENAMER TOUCH & GO next Saturday, May 26th. Schedule 20.00/04:00 ZULU time = UTC.
The newly redesigned VATCA WEBSITE contains all the information, documents and support materials. Just come and enjoy the event with us. For full details please visit: www.vatca.com.gt
May 22-24th: Athens Champions League Fly-In
Europe's great football celebration is upon us and Athens is up to the challenge! The Hellenic virtual Area Control Center will be staffed for three consecutive days from 1530Z to 2330Z (or later!) in order to welcome all fans, share the enjoyment and then see them back safely to their homes. Fly from anywhere in the world to the city where the heart of football will throb for three celebration-filled days! More information, charts, sceneries here
Saturday, May 12, 2007
May 19th: Escape to the Cape
vZBW is pleased to present Escape to the Cape on May 19th. Be sure to pull your single or twin piston aircraft out of the hangar on the 19th and enjoy ATC service from two of our smaller approach controls, Cape and Providence Approach, as well as the local class-d towers in the area that will be staffed. VFR flights are recommended (weather permitting), but will also gladly accommodate transient IFR aircraft.
The "Cape" is Cape Cod, and the main airports are:
KACK - Nantucket
KHYA - Hyannis
KMVY - Martha's Vineyard
KPVD - Providence
KGON - Groton
Airport information and charts are available on the Boston ARTCC website
The "Cape" is Cape Cod, and the main airports are:
KACK - Nantucket
KHYA - Hyannis
KMVY - Martha's Vineyard
KPVD - Providence
KGON - Groton
Airport information and charts are available on the Boston ARTCC website
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
May 12th: Montreal RealOps
The Montreal FIR in Cooperation with Vatcan and Virtual Westjet is
pleased to announce RealOps 2007. It is on May 12 from 1700-0100z
What is Real Ops?
Real Ops is an event with, well Real Operations. There will be a full
staff on the entire day, visit the website below, sign up for a
flight(s) of your choice. It will be plenty of fun so dont miss out.
For more information or to sign up visit: http://event.czul.org/
pleased to announce RealOps 2007. It is on May 12 from 1700-0100z
What is Real Ops?
Real Ops is an event with, well Real Operations. There will be a full
staff on the entire day, visit the website below, sign up for a
flight(s) of your choice. It will be plenty of fun so dont miss out.
For more information or to sign up visit: http://event.czul.org/
Monday, May 07, 2007
May 13th Scottish Real Ops
Long overdue and highly anticipated, the Scottish TMA Real Ops event returns on Sunday 13th May. Involving Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick, all the real scheduled flights are available to book departing or arriving to these fields, from the small props to the heavy tin. Positions will be manned from ground up to high level in the FIR, controlling the stream of north and south bounds breaching Hadrian's Wall. The event will run from 1700-2200z, though positions are likely to be open either side of these times
Flights and information are available to book at: www.edi-gla.co.uk/realops You will need to register in order to make and manage your bookings. Included is the aircraft type, departure and arrival times and flightplan as per the real flight.
We ask that if you have made a booking but can no longer fly, that you release it to give someone else a chance. Also no overlapping bookings are allowed. All flight times are in Zulu time and not BST. BST = Z+1 so please bear this in mind when making bookings.
Flights and information are available to book at: www.edi-gla.co.uk/realops You will need to register in order to make and manage your bookings. Included is the aircraft type, departure and arrival times and flightplan as per the real flight.
We ask that if you have made a booking but can no longer fly, that you release it to give someone else a chance. Also no overlapping bookings are allowed. All flight times are in Zulu time and not BST. BST = Z+1 so please bear this in mind when making bookings.
May 12th: Eurovision Fly-In
VACC Finland welcomes you to visit Helsinki (EFHK) during Eurovision Song Contest 2007. Finland and city of Helsinki are the host of this Europe wide song contest for the first time. The Lordi won the contest last year with Hard Rock Hallellujah! Finlands artist for year 2007 competition is Ms Hanna Pakarinen with the song Leave me alone.
We are expecting heavy traffic for all over Europe. ATC-service is provided for incoming traffic for four hours and after the competition departing flights are encouraged to fly to the homeland of the new winner.
More information, charts, routes, sceneries etc... http://vacc.fi/eurovision/
We are expecting heavy traffic for all over Europe. ATC-service is provided for incoming traffic for four hours and after the competition departing flights are encouraged to fly to the homeland of the new winner.
More information, charts, routes, sceneries etc... http://vacc.fi/eurovision/
May 12th: Frankfurt Realops reloaded
Experience EDDF's real traffic amount on May 12th. "As real as it gets" reaches a new dimension for pilots and controllers. During peak times there will be more than 70 movements per hour: this is the traffic handled in Frankfurt (EDDF) in real-life.
On 12th of May from 1700z until 2100z Frankfurt REALOPs simulates 4 hours of real world traffic on a Saturday afternoon.
Are you ready for the challenge of operating flights in a small time-slot from or to one of the busiest airports? Then this event will be for you! Choose your slot to or from Frankfurt from more than 250 flights.
If you want to take part, proceed directly to the Booking and Information page
The Frankfurt ATC-Team is awaiting your visit with more than 18 controllers.
On 12th of May from 1700z until 2100z Frankfurt REALOPs simulates 4 hours of real world traffic on a Saturday afternoon.
Are you ready for the challenge of operating flights in a small time-slot from or to one of the busiest airports? Then this event will be for you! Choose your slot to or from Frankfurt from more than 250 flights.
If you want to take part, proceed directly to the Booking and Information page
The Frankfurt ATC-Team is awaiting your visit with more than 18 controllers.
May 12th: 1st Lone Star Stampede
Ever hear the saying, "Everything is bigger in Texas"? Dare to find out? On Saturday, May 12th, 2007, ZFW ARTCC and American Airlines Virtual aim to max out all approach lanes into KDFW, but with a twist.
Although ZFW ARTCC will have coverage at all positions from 1900-2200 UTC, the goal has pilots trying to meet the targeted "Stampede" time of 2030 UTC. After all, stampedes are a fast, chaotic event with lots of cattle (aircraft in this case).
VAs and virtual pilots the world over are invited to experience the Stampede! It will definitely be a challenge for participating pilots, and ZFW controllers.
Further information and charts are available on the ZFW website
Although ZFW ARTCC will have coverage at all positions from 1900-2200 UTC, the goal has pilots trying to meet the targeted "Stampede" time of 2030 UTC. After all, stampedes are a fast, chaotic event with lots of cattle (aircraft in this case).
VAs and virtual pilots the world over are invited to experience the Stampede! It will definitely be a challenge for participating pilots, and ZFW controllers.
Further information and charts are available on the ZFW website
Sunday, April 29, 2007
May 5th: EFHK Real Ops Fly-in
On the *5th of May 2007* between 09-23 UTC (12-02 local time) a real ops fly-in will be arranged at EFHK (Helsinki-Vantaa) in co-operation with Virtual Finnair and Blue1 Virtual. When it's real ops, it's as real as it gets!
We have created our own flight booking system, which has all the real flights listed for that day from 0900Z onwards. You can book your flight via our booking system. After you have booked your flight, the system will send you a confirmation e-mail and in a few days of your booking, a real flight plan.
For full details and bookings visit http://realops.fsnordic.net/.
We have created our own flight booking system, which has all the real flights listed for that day from 0900Z onwards. You can book your flight via our booking system. After you have booked your flight, the system will send you a confirmation e-mail and in a few days of your booking, a real flight plan.
For full details and bookings visit http://realops.fsnordic.net/.
May 4/5th: Fly our beautiful skies - VATMEX
VATMEX is proud to present our annual event, 5th of May, called “Fly our beautiful skies”.
Date: Friday May 4th begining at 2000 hrs Center Time (0100 zulu May 5th).
Objectives: There will be 3 different destinations: Cd. de México (MMMX), Cancún (MMUN) and Monterrey (MMMY). We are inviting pilots whose ORIGIN will be from the USA to use as their DESTINATION Cancún (MMUN); for departures from SOUTH AMERICA, CANADA AND EUROPE the destination will be Mexico City (MMMX). For pilots with domestic flights the destination will be Monterrey (MMMY)
High and Low enroute charts available via the event website
Full ATC Coverage. We will be waiting for you.
Date: Friday May 4th begining at 2000 hrs Center Time (0100 zulu May 5th).
Objectives: There will be 3 different destinations: Cd. de México (MMMX), Cancún (MMUN) and Monterrey (MMMY). We are inviting pilots whose ORIGIN will be from the USA to use as their DESTINATION Cancún (MMUN); for departures from SOUTH AMERICA, CANADA AND EUROPE the destination will be Mexico City (MMMX). For pilots with domestic flights the destination will be Monterrey (MMMY)
High and Low enroute charts available via the event website
Full ATC Coverage. We will be waiting for you.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Apr 26th@ Noon and midnight
Romanticism of aircraft flights which don't have days off. Fully staffed airfield services. Continuous movement in the air and on the ground. Controllers have no time to breathe as traffic in Moscow and adjacent air zones goes continuously. We have been looking forward to this great event for a while, and you have the chance to be a participant! On April 26th VATRUS controllers of Moscow, St.-Petersburg, Minsk and other Regional centers are in one hall. Pilots should not be surprised when during communication with controller service they'll hear voices of the other controllers at the background - as real as its gets. This fly-in will be held at "The Real Schedule" format! - don't hesitate to book flights that interest you!
The most precise virtual pilots and the most accurate virtual airlines will be named. But it isn't all for you! This event will be supervised by real pilots and other experts in civil and military aviation. For the first time in history of Russian flight simulation the specialists will assess our virtual pilots. The TV and press will be present, and you may even hear your callsign on TV!
Technical maintenance of this fly-in is organized in a specialized conference of educational character by Intel working with the Russian State Humanitarian University. We are proud to anounce we will be supported by Microsoft company; Saitek Russia and personally by Alexander Panyuta, its director.
For further information see the event website
The most precise virtual pilots and the most accurate virtual airlines will be named. But it isn't all for you! This event will be supervised by real pilots and other experts in civil and military aviation. For the first time in history of Russian flight simulation the specialists will assess our virtual pilots. The TV and press will be present, and you may even hear your callsign on TV!
Technical maintenance of this fly-in is organized in a specialized conference of educational character by Intel working with the Russian State Humanitarian University. We are proud to anounce we will be supported by Microsoft company; Saitek Russia and personally by Alexander Panyuta, its director.
For further information see the event website
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Apr 15th: Mancheaster
Manchester + Easter = Mancheaster!
The Northern RTS proudly presents Manch-easter, a Vatuk Sunday event.
Experience some of the finest controlling by VATSIM-UK's Northern RTS on Sunday 15th April from 1500-2100 UTC as Manchester (EGCC) opens its runways and staffs up the airport to its real world counterpart, from Delivery right up to London Control (EGTT_N_CTR) with everything in between, including dual towers. They sure have it covered! That's up to 10 controllers at any one time!
So why not join in the fun, maybe a long haul across the pond, or a short hop from London Heathrow? High traffic levels are expected, with many Virtual Airlines joining in the fun. Don't miss it! Controller bookings are almost completely sold out now so you are guaranteed an excellent flight!
Let us make your Easter!!
Charts can be found at: www.ais.org.uk (Free Registration Required)
Manchester information: VATSIM-UK website
The Northern RTS proudly presents Manch-easter, a Vatuk Sunday event.
Experience some of the finest controlling by VATSIM-UK's Northern RTS on Sunday 15th April from 1500-2100 UTC as Manchester (EGCC) opens its runways and staffs up the airport to its real world counterpart, from Delivery right up to London Control (EGTT_N_CTR) with everything in between, including dual towers. They sure have it covered! That's up to 10 controllers at any one time!
So why not join in the fun, maybe a long haul across the pond, or a short hop from London Heathrow? High traffic levels are expected, with many Virtual Airlines joining in the fun. Don't miss it! Controller bookings are almost completely sold out now so you are guaranteed an excellent flight!
Let us make your Easter!!
Charts can be found at: www.ais.org.uk (Free Registration Required)
Manchester information: VATSIM-UK website
Apr 14th: Korea - Japan
Welcome to Asia. The union of two largest Asian countries' divisions present you their special event for all VATSIM network pilots.
Two nations, Korea and Japan, and their four major airports will be fully staffed to ensure you have an unforgettable flying experience. Come and experience our well-trained, professional, and friendly air
traffic control service and find out what you have been missing. We'll see you there!
Further information at www.vatjpn.org/event/rksirjaa/rksirjaa.htm
Two nations, Korea and Japan, and their four major airports will be fully staffed to ensure you have an unforgettable flying experience. Come and experience our well-trained, professional, and friendly air
traffic control service and find out what you have been missing. We'll see you there!
Further information at www.vatjpn.org/event/rksirjaa/rksirjaa.htm
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Apr 8th: Dusseldorf to Norway Shuttle event
On Sunday 8th April there will be a "shuttle" event in Norway and Dusseldorf Fir.
3 Airports will be fully staffed with ATC, along with several control CTRs. This event will take place in Dusseldorf (EDDL), Trondheim (ENVA) and Roros (ENRO) airports. ATC will be up from 1400 to 2000 UTC.
All pilots are welcome to join VACC-SAG and the Scandinavian VACC in this event, where you can see three great airports!
Links:
Norway: Charts - Freeware Scenery
Germany:Charts - Freeware Scenery
3 Airports will be fully staffed with ATC, along with several control CTRs. This event will take place in Dusseldorf (EDDL), Trondheim (ENVA) and Roros (ENRO) airports. ATC will be up from 1400 to 2000 UTC.
All pilots are welcome to join VACC-SAG and the Scandinavian VACC in this event, where you can see three great airports!
Links:
Norway: Charts - Freeware Scenery
Germany:Charts - Freeware Scenery
Friday, March 30, 2007
Apr 1st:: Berlin - Rome Shuttle of Reminiscences
Would you like to live the last FIFA world cup emotions again? Would you like to have an idea of the hard work that German controllers put in to bring thousands of supporters to their destination? Would you like to transport hundreds of fans from Rome to Berlin or from Berlin to Rome? Would you like to relive the return to Italy of the Italian soccer team and the world cup? So, what are you waiting for? This is your moment! You only have to decide which airports to use: Roma Ciampino (LIRA)? Berlin Tegel (EDDT)? Roma Fiumicino (LIRF)? Berlin Schonefeld (EDDB)?
Italian charts: www.vatita.net
LIRF scenery: ISD Project
German charts and scenery: www.berlinfir.org
Italian charts: www.vatita.net
LIRF scenery: ISD Project
German charts and scenery: www.berlinfir.org
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Mar 17th: Eastern Capitals Fly In
VATCAN and VATUSA in cooperation with Toronto, Montreal, Moncton, and Boston are pleased to announce the Eastern Capitals Flyin Event. It will be on Saturday, March 17, 2007 from 1700-2100 UTC (1200 - 1600 EST).
Pilots are to depart from one of the featured capital airports (Albany, Boston, Fredericton, Charlottetown, Halifax, Toronto and Quebec.) and then land in Ottawa (CYOW). Or pilots will depart from Ottawa and land at any of the featured airports. Of course other destinations other that featured airports will be accepted, although to get the full experience of the event it is highly recommended to fly to or from the featured airports.
Visit the VATCAN website for more details.
Pilots are to depart from one of the featured capital airports (Albany, Boston, Fredericton, Charlottetown, Halifax, Toronto and Quebec.) and then land in Ottawa (CYOW). Or pilots will depart from Ottawa and land at any of the featured airports. Of course other destinations other that featured airports will be accepted, although to get the full experience of the event it is highly recommended to fly to or from the featured airports.
Visit the VATCAN website for more details.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Mar 10-11th: Avianca Fly-in
VATSIM COLOMBIA - COLATC, together with Latin America’s finest Virtual Airline Avianca Virtual, will host AVIANCA OPERATIONS FLY-IN in its second version. An event designed to simulate maximum realism conditions of the real airline’s movement.
All VA’s and individual pilots are cordially invited to join us this coming March Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 between 12:00z y 03:00z. Full ATC services, VATSIM’s finest, will be provided in Colombia and contiguous countries.
All VA’s and individual pilots are cordially invited to join us this coming March Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 between 12:00z y 03:00z. Full ATC services, VATSIM’s finest, will be provided in Colombia and contiguous countries.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Mar 11th: Knik Glacier VFR Tour
Members of the Anchorage ARTCC will be conducting a guided tour of the Knik Glacier on Sunday March 11 2007.
This VFR event will start at Anchorage (PANC) and proceed North then East to the Knik Glacier and Lake George. After a tour of the Glacier and Lake George the flight will end at the Palmer (PAAQ) Municipal Airport.
The ARTCC will provide the VFR sectional map and flight plans for FSNavigator and FS9 GPS. Please choose an aircraft that can cruise comfortably at 170 Knots like the Baron 58. There will be two tours. The first departs Anchorage at 1800 ZULU and the second at 2300 ZULU. The flights are approximately one hour long.
Web site: http://ruminski.com/cool/product2.htm
Video: http://ruminski.com/wild/FIles/knikwm1.wmv
Pilot Kit: http://ruminski.com/wild/FIles/KnikAIO.zip
This VFR event will start at Anchorage (PANC) and proceed North then East to the Knik Glacier and Lake George. After a tour of the Glacier and Lake George the flight will end at the Palmer (PAAQ) Municipal Airport.
The ARTCC will provide the VFR sectional map and flight plans for FSNavigator and FS9 GPS. Please choose an aircraft that can cruise comfortably at 170 Knots like the Baron 58. There will be two tours. The first departs Anchorage at 1800 ZULU and the second at 2300 ZULU. The flights are approximately one hour long.
Web site: http://ruminski.com/cool/product2.htm
Video: http://ruminski.com/wild/FIles/knikwm1.wmv
Pilot Kit: http://ruminski.com/wild/FIles/KnikAIO.zip
Mar 10th: New York ARTCC Nor-Easter 07
The Nor' Easter is coming. The storm is going to pound the New York area, but we're ready for it. New York ARTCC's finest will be shoveling out and meeting together to control on Saturday, March 10th from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (2100Z to 0300Z) to provide some exceptional and realistic service.
Tackle world-famous Kennedy Int'l, try a Cheese Steak in Philly, enjoy
the Manhattan skyline flying into LaGuardia, or simply touch down at
Newark Int'l.
The Nor' Easter is coming - will you be ready?
For additional information, please visit www.NYARTCC.org
Tackle world-famous Kennedy Int'l, try a Cheese Steak in Philly, enjoy
the Manhattan skyline flying into LaGuardia, or simply touch down at
Newark Int'l.
The Nor' Easter is coming - will you be ready?
For additional information, please visit www.NYARTCC.org
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Mar 3rd: VATUK: SE RTS Winter Real Ops day
VATSIM-UK and the South East Regional Training Scheme proudly present the winter edition of their bi-annual Real Operations Event.
The SE-RTS Real Operations day will take place on Saturday March 3rd from 0900z to 2330z, allowing for a full days worth of movements from the busiest day in the winter season.
The world's busiest single runway airport London Gatwick (EGKK/LGW) will be fully manned throughout, with most air traffic controllers under one roof in a hotel on the English Riviera. This year's event involves 500 planned movements into and out of London Gatwick, with aircraft from AT72s to Boeing 747s, from small regional carriers like Aurigny Air Services from the Channel Islands to major UK Carriers and other international airlines
To make this event as realistic as possible, we will provide a real world flightplan from each separate flight (Pilots with Oceanic flights, will receive the real world flightplan within 2 hours of the standard departure time) and adhere to the NOTAMs in effect throughout the day and into the evening.
Booking is available now through our website at http://serts.evvivasystems.co.uk. Simply register with the system, then book.
The SE-RTS Real Operations day will take place on Saturday March 3rd from 0900z to 2330z, allowing for a full days worth of movements from the busiest day in the winter season.
The world's busiest single runway airport London Gatwick (EGKK/LGW) will be fully manned throughout, with most air traffic controllers under one roof in a hotel on the English Riviera. This year's event involves 500 planned movements into and out of London Gatwick, with aircraft from AT72s to Boeing 747s, from small regional carriers like Aurigny Air Services from the Channel Islands to major UK Carriers and other international airlines
To make this event as realistic as possible, we will provide a real world flightplan from each separate flight (Pilots with Oceanic flights, will receive the real world flightplan within 2 hours of the standard departure time) and adhere to the NOTAMs in effect throughout the day and into the evening.
Booking is available now through our website at http://serts.evvivasystems.co.uk. Simply register with the system, then book.
Mar 3rd: South East Asian skies
VATSEA brings to you its first event for 2007. The South East Asian Skies Fly-in.
South East Asian Skies will take place on March 3rd, providing full ATC services from 1100z - 1500z for the following airports:
- Singapore: Changi Intl. (WSSS)
- Philippines: Mactan-Cebu Intl. (RPVM)
- Hong Kong: Chek Lap Kok Intl. (VHHH)
Go shopping in Singapore's Orchard road, visit the prestine white sand
beaches of Cebu, and thrill yourself in Hong Kong's Disneyland! Get ready to experience South East Asia like never before!
For more information regarding the event, come visit us at www.vatsea.net and the Event Information Page
South East Asian Skies will take place on March 3rd, providing full ATC services from 1100z - 1500z for the following airports:
- Singapore: Changi Intl. (WSSS)
- Philippines: Mactan-Cebu Intl. (RPVM)
- Hong Kong: Chek Lap Kok Intl. (VHHH)
Go shopping in Singapore's Orchard road, visit the prestine white sand
beaches of Cebu, and thrill yourself in Hong Kong's Disneyland! Get ready to experience South East Asia like never before!
For more information regarding the event, come visit us at www.vatsea.net and the Event Information Page
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Feb24th: Mardi Gras
Celebrate New Orleans' famous tradition of Mardi Gras with ZHU and ZJX
ARTCC's by flying into/out of some local airports in the New Orleans area.
The featured airports include: KMSY, KBTR, KJAX, and KMCO. The event will be on the 24th of February and be from 2330Z-0300Z.
Charts and airport information can be found on the Jacksonville and Houston websites
ARTCC's by flying into/out of some local airports in the New Orleans area.
The featured airports include: KMSY, KBTR, KJAX, and KMCO. The event will be on the 24th of February and be from 2330Z-0300Z.
Charts and airport information can be found on the Jacksonville and Houston websites
Feb 24th: East meets West
VATJPN presents the first monthly Tokyo - Osaka fly-in. The fly-ins will be held on the first Saturday of each month, form 1200 - 1600z.
Tokyo and Osaka are the top 2 cities of Japan. Tokyo is well known as the capital city, and Osaka is the merchant capital. (You may know more from famous movie "Black Rain".) Also both cities have 2 large airport near their centres. There are some flight restrictions, so they are a bit tough!!
Taste them, and after you have landed safely, taste Sushi or Tempura as you like!
Further information on the Event Website
Tokyo and Osaka are the top 2 cities of Japan. Tokyo is well known as the capital city, and Osaka is the merchant capital. (You may know more from famous movie "Black Rain".) Also both cities have 2 large airport near their centres. There are some flight restrictions, so they are a bit tough!!
Taste them, and after you have landed safely, taste Sushi or Tempura as you like!
Further information on the Event Website
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Feb 24th: Independencia Fly-In
**The *Santo Domingo FIR* will be fully staffed on February, 24th from
20:00to 02:00 UTC for our biggest annual event, *Independencia Fly In 2007* The event will cover all the Dominican Republic area and will be staffed for 6hrs non-stop giving ATC service to:
- Las Americas Intl. (MDSD)
- La Romana Intl. (MDLR)
- Punta Cana Intl. (MDPC)
- Gregorio Luperon Intl. (MDPP)
- Cibao Intl. (MDST)
The surrounding FIRs will also be staffed, among them San Juan CERAP, Curacao FIR, Maiqueta FIR,Piarco FIR and more!!!
Non-scheduled flights are welcome; however, we suggest you use the real schedules. This has the advantage that it provides the real route and makes your flight more realistic. Flights from the US Airspace can find flight plans at www.flightaware.com
Visit us at www.sdfir.com for more information.
20:00to 02:00 UTC for our biggest annual event, *Independencia Fly In 2007* The event will cover all the Dominican Republic area and will be staffed for 6hrs non-stop giving ATC service to:
- Las Americas Intl. (MDSD)
- La Romana Intl. (MDLR)
- Punta Cana Intl. (MDPC)
- Gregorio Luperon Intl. (MDPP)
- Cibao Intl. (MDST)
The surrounding FIRs will also be staffed, among them San Juan CERAP, Curacao FIR, Maiqueta FIR,Piarco FIR and more!!!
Non-scheduled flights are welcome; however, we suggest you use the real schedules. This has the advantage that it provides the real route and makes your flight more realistic. Flights from the US Airspace can find flight plans at www.flightaware.com
Visit us at www.sdfir.com for more information.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Feb 23 - 25: Rolling Thunder hits Australia
VATPAC is pleased to announce its first major event for the year, Rolling Thunder
Rolling Thunder is a 3 day event, commencing Friday February 23 until Sunday February 25 focusing on the east coast of Australia. This event is unique as a group of controllers will be operating ATC Services from a central location near Sydney's Bankstown Airport and will also be supported by other VATPAC ATC operating "as normal" from their
homes.
Day 1 (Friday) has the event start at Sydney going on into late that night.
Day 2 the event moves to Queensland and towards the evening focuses on Brisbane.
Day 3, Southern Australia, in particular Adelaide, becomes the focus before finally ending in Melbourne on Sunday Evening (Australian Time)
For all the details, visit http://auspilot.com/event/thunder/
Rolling Thunder is a 3 day event, commencing Friday February 23 until Sunday February 25 focusing on the east coast of Australia. This event is unique as a group of controllers will be operating ATC Services from a central location near Sydney's Bankstown Airport and will also be supported by other VATPAC ATC operating "as normal" from their
homes.
Day 1 (Friday) has the event start at Sydney going on into late that night.
Day 2 the event moves to Queensland and towards the evening focuses on Brisbane.
Day 3, Southern Australia, in particular Adelaide, becomes the focus before finally ending in Melbourne on Sunday Evening (Australian Time)
For all the details, visit http://auspilot.com/event/thunder/
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Feb 25th: Inauguration of Romania vACC - shuttle event
We are delighted to welcome Romania vACC as an official VATEUD vACC under the leadership of Eric Bocaneanu, vACC Director, and Alexandru Grama, Training director.
Romania vACC can be reached via their website www.rovacc.org, and they will celebrate their inauguration with a special shuttle event between Bucharest and Budapest (i.e. between Romania and Hungary) on February 25th from 1600 - 2100 UTC. For details see the Romania vACC and VACCHUN websites.
Romania vACC can be reached via their website www.rovacc.org, and they will celebrate their inauguration with a special shuttle event between Bucharest and Budapest (i.e. between Romania and Hungary) on February 25th from 1600 - 2100 UTC. For details see the Romania vACC and VACCHUN websites.
Feb 25th: Triangle Fly-In - Switzerland, Italy, France
Now we can say hello and welcome to the Triangle Fly-In between
Switzerland, Italy and France on the 25th February at 1900-2200 UTC! Three countries near the Alps, three great Airports and three times full ATC!
The coast of the Mediterranean to your left and the Alps to your right? Diving deep into the Alps? There's no problem - Beautiful routes between the three airports are available to you.
The following airports will be staffed fully:
Switzerland: Zurich (LSZH) Links: Scenery - Charts
Italy: Milan (LIMC or LIML) Links: Scenery - Charts
France: Nice (LFMN) Links: Scenery - Charts
Switzerland, Italy and France on the 25th February at 1900-2200 UTC! Three countries near the Alps, three great Airports and three times full ATC!
The coast of the Mediterranean to your left and the Alps to your right? Diving deep into the Alps? There's no problem - Beautiful routes between the three airports are available to you.
The following airports will be staffed fully:
Switzerland: Zurich (LSZH) Links: Scenery - Charts
Italy: Milan (LIMC or LIML) Links: Scenery - Charts
France: Nice (LFMN) Links: Scenery - Charts
Monday, February 12, 2007
Feb 18th: London City Real Ops
Sunday the 18th Of February will see London City Real Ops Event. The event starts at around 1530z and goes through until 2200z. There will be full atc coverage at LCY throughout the day.
Pilot bookings can be found at www.vatsim-uk.org/realops/ . Each flight has the callsign, aircraft type and full flightplan listed. You must register to book a flight - PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR VATSIM PASSWORD WHEN REGISTERING. EGLC charts can be downloaded from www.ais.org.uk (registration required but is free).
Put away your big jets and get out those BAE146's and Fokker 50s. Can you handle a 5.5 degree glide slope? This is a perfect excuse to "Ride the Glide" at City.
Pilot bookings can be found at www.vatsim-uk.org/realops/ . Each flight has the callsign, aircraft type and full flightplan listed. You must register to book a flight - PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR VATSIM PASSWORD WHEN REGISTERING. EGLC charts can be downloaded from www.ais.org.uk (registration required but is free).
Put away your big jets and get out those BAE146's and Fokker 50s. Can you handle a 5.5 degree glide slope? This is a perfect excuse to "Ride the Glide" at City.
Feb 17th: Winter Wonderland in Winnipeg
The Winnipeg (CZWG) FIR proudly presents Winter Wonderland In Winnipeg on February 17th, from 2300-0300Z. The event will be held at Winnipeg International Airport - CYWG.
All VA's and IFR traffic are very welcome to come fly in the event, where ATC will be fully staffed from DEL, GND, TWR, DEP, APP, multiple CTR positions, including surrounding airports within the FIR. This is expected to be the largest event in Winnipeg history! Hope to see you there! If there are any questions regarding the event, feel free to email the Winnipeg Events Director at svenfoster (at)gmail.com.
Pilot information can be found on the Winnipeg FIR website
All VA's and IFR traffic are very welcome to come fly in the event, where ATC will be fully staffed from DEL, GND, TWR, DEP, APP, multiple CTR positions, including surrounding airports within the FIR. This is expected to be the largest event in Winnipeg history! Hope to see you there! If there are any questions regarding the event, feel free to email the Winnipeg Events Director at svenfoster (at)gmail.com.
Pilot information can be found on the Winnipeg FIR website
Feb 17th: Chinese New Year Event
Hong Kong vACC wishes all vatsimmers a very happy Chinese New Year!
To celebrate this wonderful festival, Hong Kong vACC presents you with
"Chinese New Year Event". All VATSIM pilots are welcome to fly in one of the best airports in the world, Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH).
So come and challenge our fully staffed ATCs!
The event will kick off on the 17th Feb 2007 at 1200Z!
Don't miss out!
For more Information, please visit:
http://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?t=16790
To celebrate this wonderful festival, Hong Kong vACC presents you with
"Chinese New Year Event". All VATSIM pilots are welcome to fly in one of the best airports in the world, Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH).
So come and challenge our fully staffed ATCs!
The event will kick off on the 17th Feb 2007 at 1200Z!
Don't miss out!
For more Information, please visit:
http://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?t=16790
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Feb 10th: Chinese New Year - Singapore VACC
Where: Singapore-Changi, WSSS
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2007
Time: 1000Z-1600Z
Singapore vACC is proud to present our first event and warmly welcomes all pilots to fly the virtual skies of Singapore. Changi International Airport (WSSS) will be fully staffed to celebrate Chinese New Year 2007, the year of the Boar (Pig).
Changi airport is a major aviation hub in Asia, particularly in the South East Asia region. It is the main stop over for the kangaroo route and one of the busiest cargo airports in the world; it won the Skytrax "Airport of the year" award in 2006, so come and see for yourself what all the fuss is about in this rapidly developing airspace on the VATSIM network.
Further details and links to charts and flight plans can be found here
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2007
Time: 1000Z-1600Z
Singapore vACC is proud to present our first event and warmly welcomes all pilots to fly the virtual skies of Singapore. Changi International Airport (WSSS) will be fully staffed to celebrate Chinese New Year 2007, the year of the Boar (Pig).
Changi airport is a major aviation hub in Asia, particularly in the South East Asia region. It is the main stop over for the kangaroo route and one of the busiest cargo airports in the world; it won the Skytrax "Airport of the year" award in 2006, so come and see for yourself what all the fuss is about in this rapidly developing airspace on the VATSIM network.
Further details and links to charts and flight plans can be found here
Feb 10th: Vancouver FIR Mountain madness
The Vancouver FIR (CZVR) Proudly Presents Vancouver FIR Mountain Madness. It is an all day event taking place on Saturday, February 10,
2007, from 1800-2300 UTC. It will be sponsored by many of the add-on companies that we have known and can’t do without. The opportunity exists to add these add-ons to your hangar, scenery to your database, or weather to your route. But you must participate in order to win! There are currently over 30 prizes and the list continues to grow.
The controller list continues to grow and we are expecting to man all stations from arrival to enroute controllers all over the FIR. We expect at least 20 controllers and over 200 aircraft movements for your “as real as it gets” atmosphere. For all the rules and regulations for the event check out the event website and be prepared for the best event of the decade. There will also be 3 prizes raffled off to the pilots within the VA that has the most participating pilots.
2007, from 1800-2300 UTC. It will be sponsored by many of the add-on companies that we have known and can’t do without. The opportunity exists to add these add-ons to your hangar, scenery to your database, or weather to your route. But you must participate in order to win! There are currently over 30 prizes and the list continues to grow.
The controller list continues to grow and we are expecting to man all stations from arrival to enroute controllers all over the FIR. We expect at least 20 controllers and over 200 aircraft movements for your “as real as it gets” atmosphere. For all the rules and regulations for the event check out the event website and be prepared for the best event of the decade. There will also be 3 prizes raffled off to the pilots within the VA that has the most participating pilots.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Feb 4th: City-hopping Budapest - Vienna
A brand new idea and the cooperation between two neighbouring VACC's in Central-Europe provides all virtual pilots with a real racetrack between the capitals of Austria and Hungary: the very first Cityhopping event between LOWW and LHBP. Fully staffed ATC provided by Austrian and Hungarian controllers will offer a unique experience for pilots to fly both legs of this short but very busy route. Hop in to make the quick turnarounds from Vienna to Budapest and back.
The event will be jointly organised by FIR Wien and VACC Hungary, on Sunday, 4th February 2007, starting at 1500Z until 2100Z.
Charts, sceneries and further info can be found at www.vacchun.hu and www.firwien.at. For flight plans visit http://vacchun.ultranet.hu/en/page.php?menu=4&page=2 or www.vatroute.net
And do not forget: the Cityhopping series will continue...."
The event will be jointly organised by FIR Wien and VACC Hungary, on Sunday, 4th February 2007, starting at 1500Z until 2100Z.
Charts, sceneries and further info can be found at www.vacchun.hu and www.firwien.at. For flight plans visit http://vacchun.ultranet.hu/en/page.php?menu=4&page=2 or www.vatroute.net
And do not forget: the Cityhopping series will continue...."
Monday, January 29, 2007
Feb 3rd-4th: South Florida Superbowl Fly-In
Be a part of VATSIM's Super Tradition, the Super bowl championship. The spotlight will be on South Florida - it's time to celebrate the National Football League's (NFL) Super bowl XLI. Let Miami's rhythm and excitement take control! It's time to show support for your favorite NFL team and experience a realistic flight simulation environment.
Arrival Time slots for this event are designed to provide equitable airspace access and minimize delays. ALL pilots must register to obtain an arrival slot for one of the following airports, at least 2 hours before the departure:
KMIA - KTMB - KOPF - KFLL - KFXE - KHWO - KPMP - KPBI - KBCT
Specific Details and contact information can be found at our Event Website. Please download and print our pilot information packet New navigational updates for South Florida and KMIA are available in our downloads section.
Arrival Time slots for this event are designed to provide equitable airspace access and minimize delays. ALL pilots must register to obtain an arrival slot for one of the following airports, at least 2 hours before the departure:
KMIA - KTMB - KOPF - KFLL - KFXE - KHWO - KPMP - KPBI - KBCT
Specific Details and contact information can be found at our Event Website. Please download and print our pilot information packet New navigational updates for South Florida and KMIA are available in our downloads section.
Feb 3rd: Phoenix Rising
ZAB (Albuquerque ARTCC) invites you to join us for our first annual meetup event. The first annual Phoenix Rising event is set to take place February 3, 2007 at 18:00Z until 23:00Z! Albuquerque ARTCC controllers will control in the same room in Phoenix, AZ. Controllers will utilize the most realistic procedures, so pilots will have the upmost experience. VATSIM's Albuquerque controllers recently aquired realistic video maps for the P50 TRACON, and will be utilizing them for more effective traffic flow.
We'll be controlling non stop for a full 5 hours! All types of aircraft will be readily accepted; feel free to fly any aircraft type you wish. We invite all pilots of any skill level to fly into KPHX, Febuary 3 from 1800z until 2300z. Charts are available at www.zabartcc.org See you there!
We'll be controlling non stop for a full 5 hours! All types of aircraft will be readily accepted; feel free to fly any aircraft type you wish. We invite all pilots of any skill level to fly into KPHX, Febuary 3 from 1800z until 2300z. Charts are available at www.zabartcc.org See you there!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Jan 27th and Feb 3rd: Flight Simulation New Brunswick
Flight Simulation New Brunswick, Canada will be conducting its second annual public demonstration at all Future Shop's in Saint John, N.B. (January 27, 2007); Moncton, N.B. (February 03, 2007) and Fredericton, N.B. (TBA in early February).
All events will commence at 0930hrs and run until 1500hrs. All VatSim members are invited to participate in this event. VatCan will hopefully be able to service all airports in the area and possibly set up an actual ATC operation for the attending public to view.
Any questions can be directed to us at www.fsnb.ca
All events will commence at 0930hrs and run until 1500hrs. All VatSim members are invited to participate in this event. VatCan will hopefully be able to service all airports in the area and possibly set up an actual ATC operation for the attending public to view.
Any questions can be directed to us at www.fsnb.ca
Jan 30th: VATSIM-UK Military Flight Night
VATSIM-UK's Military Regional Training scheme are holding a regular "Flight Night" on the last Tuesday of each month, starting on 30th January (1930-2230z). Starting with RAF Leeming and RAF Marham, we are seeking pilots who wish to practice the procedures as well as help us train the virtual military controllers of the future.
Further information is available on the VATSIM-UK forum and cribs sheets, phraseology and procedures are on the VATSIM-UK website
Further information is available on the VATSIM-UK forum and cribs sheets, phraseology and procedures are on the VATSIM-UK website
Jan 27th: Runway to Hell
Prague Single Runway Operations Event, Sat, 27 January 2007
VACC Czech Republic invites you to RUNWAY TO HELL - Single Runway Operaton Event!
In real life the capacity of the Czech Prague-Ruzynì Airport is standing on the edge with only one main runway for arrivals and departures. Special procedures like reducing minimum separations on the runway have been implemented and you have opportunity to try it now!
Book a flight and explore how the real pilots feel themselves:
- when they hear late landing clearance
- when they must vacate as fast as it gets
- when they are cleared for immediate take off
- when they have no chance to make a mistake!
We offer nine ATC positions at LKPR, advanced flight booking system, Single Runway Landing and Ground Procedures Tutorial to download and clip on to your yokes and atmosphere filled with both stress and fun in center of Europe.
Visit www.vacc-cz.org/runwaytohell for details and booking your CTOT.
VACC Czech Republic invites you to RUNWAY TO HELL - Single Runway Operaton Event!
In real life the capacity of the Czech Prague-Ruzynì Airport is standing on the edge with only one main runway for arrivals and departures. Special procedures like reducing minimum separations on the runway have been implemented and you have opportunity to try it now!
Book a flight and explore how the real pilots feel themselves:
- when they hear late landing clearance
- when they must vacate as fast as it gets
- when they are cleared for immediate take off
- when they have no chance to make a mistake!
We offer nine ATC positions at LKPR, advanced flight booking system, Single Runway Landing and Ground Procedures Tutorial to download and clip on to your yokes and atmosphere filled with both stress and fun in center of Europe.
Visit www.vacc-cz.org/runwaytohell for details and booking your CTOT.
Jan 27th: Rocky Mountain Rumble
Tired of being locked in the house by cold, ice and snow? Looking for a new
twist on your flying? Well it is that time of year again and vZDV is hosting their biggest event of the year, featuring some of the greatest airports around. Denver Co, (KDEN) Colorado Springs Co, (KCOS) and Aspen Co, (KASE) are among those most have heard of. But they just break the surface, with a number of great Class D airports spread through the Rocky mountains and foothills which surround them.
If you really want to see what its like to fly in vZDV airspace in the real world, this is the event for you. Dozens of 14,000+ foot snow-capped mountains, beautiful scenery, challenging terrain, weather which can change on you in minutes; to some of the most dedicated and best trained controllers anywhere, this is one event you do not want to miss. Visit www.denartcc.org/rumble/ for all of the charts, pilot tutorials, Aspen reservations and routes you will need.
Traffic will start roaring Saturday, January 27th at 1900z-2300z /
12:00-4:00PM Mountain. We will be there waiting for you. Don't miss it!
We can handle the traffic, can you handle the fun?"
twist on your flying? Well it is that time of year again and vZDV is hosting their biggest event of the year, featuring some of the greatest airports around. Denver Co, (KDEN) Colorado Springs Co, (KCOS) and Aspen Co, (KASE) are among those most have heard of. But they just break the surface, with a number of great Class D airports spread through the Rocky mountains and foothills which surround them.
If you really want to see what its like to fly in vZDV airspace in the real world, this is the event for you. Dozens of 14,000+ foot snow-capped mountains, beautiful scenery, challenging terrain, weather which can change on you in minutes; to some of the most dedicated and best trained controllers anywhere, this is one event you do not want to miss. Visit www.denartcc.org/rumble/ for all of the charts, pilot tutorials, Aspen reservations and routes you will need.
Traffic will start roaring Saturday, January 27th at 1900z-2300z /
12:00-4:00PM Mountain. We will be there waiting for you. Don't miss it!
We can handle the traffic, can you handle the fun?"
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Jan 10th: Bern 14 - LSZB
Berne - small airport, big possibilities, enormous fun!
Let's raise the curtain for the first event this year at the airport of Bern-Belp: BERN 14!
LSZB offers something to all pilots. There are those interesting instrument approaches to runway 14 with or without a proximate circling to runway 32. It also includes traffic patterns, CTR-crossings and alpine sightseeing flights in the nice scenery south of the airport. IFR, VFR, gliders, helicopters etc. are all kindly invented to join our event.
The event is on Wednesday Jan 10th, from 1900 to 2130z. Scenery, Charts and other information can be found on the VACC-SAG website
Let's raise the curtain for the first event this year at the airport of Bern-Belp: BERN 14!
LSZB offers something to all pilots. There are those interesting instrument approaches to runway 14 with or without a proximate circling to runway 32. It also includes traffic patterns, CTR-crossings and alpine sightseeing flights in the nice scenery south of the airport. IFR, VFR, gliders, helicopters etc. are all kindly invented to join our event.
The event is on Wednesday Jan 10th, from 1900 to 2130z. Scenery, Charts and other information can be found on the VACC-SAG website
Jan 7-8th: DC10 retirement party - Minneapolis (KMSP)
The McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 airliner will be retired from commercial airline service - worldwide - with the last last DC-10 flight operated by Northwest Airlines from PHNL-KMSP between January 7th and 8th. In commemoration of this historic event in aviation, ZMP is hosting a retirement party!
We invite all DC-10 pilots to fly into KMSP for this event in honor of the the last real-world flight of the DC-10 airline service. We also invite pilots of all types of aircraft to fly in to KMSP - no matter what type of aircraft you fly - to pay homage to the DC-10!
Please visit www.minniecenter.org for more details!
We invite all DC-10 pilots to fly into KMSP for this event in honor of the the last real-world flight of the DC-10 airline service. We also invite pilots of all types of aircraft to fly in to KMSP - no matter what type of aircraft you fly - to pay homage to the DC-10!
Please visit www.minniecenter.org for more details!
Monday, January 01, 2007
Jan 6th: VATeir Real Ops Event
From the VACC that brings you the annual St. Patricks day event, and the hugely successful Ryder Cup event 2006, on January 6th 2007 VATeir (The Irish division of the VATSIM Network) will be pleased to host their first Real Operations event. This event will be based around the real world flights and times of both Dublin (EIDW) and Cork (EICK). It was thought that having just one airport was not enough so two would be better! Throughout the real operations times of 16:00z to 00:00z they will fully staff both airports, including centre positions based in Shannon and Dublin.
REAL OPS INFO & WEBSITE
Select up to 100 flights to or from Dublin and Cork! With a great events website full of useful information on charts and procedures along with the all important booking information on the
flights, there should be no shortage of help available, so why not check it out here Please note that due to server difficulties there may be a delay in being able to book flights, please however turn up on the day between the above times regardless of having a slot booked or not.
On booking a flight each pilot will be provided with an information package which includes all the relevant information for their flight and everything they need to get to their airport of choice.
Finally VATeir would like to take this time to wish you and yours a Bright and Prosperous New Year.
REAL OPS INFO & WEBSITE
Select up to 100 flights to or from Dublin and Cork! With a great events website full of useful information on charts and procedures along with the all important booking information on the
flights, there should be no shortage of help available, so why not check it out here Please note that due to server difficulties there may be a delay in being able to book flights, please however turn up on the day between the above times regardless of having a slot booked or not.
On booking a flight each pilot will be provided with an information package which includes all the relevant information for their flight and everything they need to get to their airport of choice.
Finally VATeir would like to take this time to wish you and yours a Bright and Prosperous New Year.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Jan 1st: Inaugural New Zealand Fly-In
You are invited to come and celebrate the opening of VATSIM’s newest division: VATNZ – New Zealand!! on 1st January 2007, Departing 1400 NZDT / 0100 UTC. Join the Kiwis as they traverse from south to north to arrive together in Auckland/NZAA, New Zealand.
The suggested routes are:
Prop Flyers: Christchurch/NZCH – Palmerston North/NZPM – Auckland/NZAA
Jet Flyers: Dunedin/NZCH – Wellington/NZWN – Auckland/NZAA
But of course you can fly any flight you want on the day.
Routes and charts available from www.aip.net.nz. Information is also available on the VATNZ website
The suggested routes are:
Prop Flyers: Christchurch/NZCH – Palmerston North/NZPM – Auckland/NZAA
Jet Flyers: Dunedin/NZCH – Wellington/NZWN – Auckland/NZAA
But of course you can fly any flight you want on the day.
Routes and charts available from www.aip.net.nz. Information is also available on the VATNZ website
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Dec 30th: Michigan Ski Trials
VATUSA's ZMP is hosting an event this Saturday, December 30th, at 1800z. The event is called Michigan Ski Trials.
Michigan Ski Trials is a revolutionary new pilot challenge for the best of the best here at VATSIM. Using accurately placed (to real world aeronautical charts) radio antennas placed in a zig-zag pattern around the Michigan Peninsula (and parts of lower Michigan), this event will test your own thinking, flying, and most importantly your navigating skills. From your starting airport (KSAW for jets, KTVC for props) you will depart and travel to a handful of scenic locations where you are to find a certain antenna, fly around it, and move on to the next needle. There are four needles to find in the jet route and three to find in the prop route. Once having successfully (under the watchful eye of a Center controller) completed the mission, you are to land at Alpena, MI (KAPN) where you receive your flight time!
Event signup is available at http://minniecenter.org/ski.php
Michigan Ski Trials is a revolutionary new pilot challenge for the best of the best here at VATSIM. Using accurately placed (to real world aeronautical charts) radio antennas placed in a zig-zag pattern around the Michigan Peninsula (and parts of lower Michigan), this event will test your own thinking, flying, and most importantly your navigating skills. From your starting airport (KSAW for jets, KTVC for props) you will depart and travel to a handful of scenic locations where you are to find a certain antenna, fly around it, and move on to the next needle. There are four needles to find in the jet route and three to find in the prop route. Once having successfully (under the watchful eye of a Center controller) completed the mission, you are to land at Alpena, MI (KAPN) where you receive your flight time!
Event signup is available at http://minniecenter.org/ski.php
Dec 27th: Beograd Flyin
WHEN: Wednesday, 27th of December, 2006, 19-23h Z
WHERE: BEOGRAD FIR (Beograd LYBE, Nis LYNI, Podgorica LYPG, Tivat LYTV)
Since the end of the year is fast approaching, SCGVACC and JAT Virtual
decided to organize a FLYIN, in order to thank all of you for fruitful
cooperation in 2006. SCGVACC ATC team is looking forward to welcoming virtual pilots on Wednesday, December 27th, 2006, from 19-23 Z.
During the event, all positions in BEOGRAD FIR will be covered, including Beograd (LYBE), Nis (LYNI), Podgorica (LYPG) and Tivat (LYTV). Excellent freeware sceneries, charts, and all other information are available at http://www.scgvacc.net
In addition, SCGVACC team and JAT VA have prepared some interesting material that provides some information and great screenshots from the four most popular airports in Serbia and Montenegro. Here is the link:
http://www.jatvirtual.com/docs/LYBA%20airports.pdf
SCGVACC community hopes that airports in Serbia and Montenegro will become part of the regular destinations of virtual pilots in 2007.
WHERE: BEOGRAD FIR (Beograd LYBE, Nis LYNI, Podgorica LYPG, Tivat LYTV)
Since the end of the year is fast approaching, SCGVACC and JAT Virtual
decided to organize a FLYIN, in order to thank all of you for fruitful
cooperation in 2006. SCGVACC ATC team is looking forward to welcoming virtual pilots on Wednesday, December 27th, 2006, from 19-23 Z.
During the event, all positions in BEOGRAD FIR will be covered, including Beograd (LYBE), Nis (LYNI), Podgorica (LYPG) and Tivat (LYTV). Excellent freeware sceneries, charts, and all other information are available at http://www.scgvacc.net
In addition, SCGVACC team and JAT VA have prepared some interesting material that provides some information and great screenshots from the four most popular airports in Serbia and Montenegro. Here is the link:
http://www.jatvirtual.com/docs/LYBA%20airports.pdf
SCGVACC community hopes that airports in Serbia and Montenegro will become part of the regular destinations of virtual pilots in 2007.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Dec 29-30th: The Tallinn FIR experience
The Tallinn FIR Experience is a VATSIM event held by Estonian VACC and our aim is to promote our small country worldwide and invite more pilots to find us as a great choice for their destination. The event will take place on December 29-30, 2006 from 1500 - 1500 UTC time and the main air traffic control stations will be manned for 24 hours. All ATC stations in Estonia will be online on the main hours and small airports will be closed only for the night time. All the ATC service will be provided from one room and the facilities are kindly provided by Copterline Estonia.
More information about the event with charts and sceneries available at http://experience.estvacc.net/. And don't forget to have a look at our website at www.estvacc.net.
More information about the event with charts and sceneries available at http://experience.estvacc.net/. And don't forget to have a look at our website at www.estvacc.net.
Dec 28th: Sunny beaches in winter
As temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, you long to be back in summer time with sunny and warm weather. Have you ever thought about swimming, diving, or just lying back on the beach to enjoy the sun during winter?
Egypt VACC invites you to its yearly winter event "Sunny Beaches in Winter" where we staff our two most exotic winter destinations. Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada international airports will be fully staffed during the event as people from around the world come to spend their winter holidays on our warm and sunny beaches in Winter on Thursday 28th December 2006 1600-2000Z. In addition, two CTR controllers will be online.
As we expect a lot of traffic for this event, please take the time to visit each airports' page to download the charts since you should expect to fly holding patterns around the published holding points.
Hurghada airport www.egypt-vacc.org/apt_info.php?apt=HEGN
Sharm El-Sheikh airport www.egypt-vacc.org/apt_info.php?apt=HESH
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Ahmed Hassan(ACCEG4) our events coordinator by email: acceg4(at)egypt-vacc.org
Egypt VACC invites you to its yearly winter event "Sunny Beaches in Winter" where we staff our two most exotic winter destinations. Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada international airports will be fully staffed during the event as people from around the world come to spend their winter holidays on our warm and sunny beaches in Winter on Thursday 28th December 2006 1600-2000Z. In addition, two CTR controllers will be online.
As we expect a lot of traffic for this event, please take the time to visit each airports' page to download the charts since you should expect to fly holding patterns around the published holding points.
Hurghada airport www.egypt-vacc.org/apt_info.php?apt=HEGN
Sharm El-Sheikh airport www.egypt-vacc.org/apt_info.php?apt=HESH
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Ahmed Hassan(ACCEG4) our events coordinator by email: acceg4(at)egypt-vacc.org
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Dec 23rd: San Juan CERAP “Traffic Jam ‘06”
The San Juan CERAP will be hosting a free-for-all event next Saturday (Dec. 23rd) from 6PM local time through midnight (2200-0400Z).
Our main airports, San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l (TJSJ) and St.
Maarten’s Princess Juliana Int’l (TNCM), will be fully staffed, and airports like St. Thomas (TIST) and St. Croix (TISX) will be staffed down to Tower. Some of the best controllers in VATCAR, even those from other FIRs, have been invited to staff positions within San Juan to ensure satisfactory staffing levels. Philbert Charles, a real air traffic controller that works in St. Maarten, will be staffing Juliana Approach for the night, so get your charts out! Local information can be found at www.sjucerap.org
To provide as many options as possible for pilots, we have ensured the
participation of all the surrounding FIR/ARTCC’s, including Miami and New York Oceanic Centers, to provide uninterrupted ATC services all the way to the San Juan CERAP from the United States. Real routes to several destinations in the U.S and surrounding FIR/ARTCCs have been posted on the Preferred Routes Section of our website, and real routes between the United States and the San Juan CERAP, along with routes between most real destinations and San Juan, can be found at www.flightaware.com . If you are unable to locate a route, do ask on our forums and we will be more than happy to provide a preferred route for the flight.
Virtual airlines are more than welcome to participate. For more information, or to confirm participation, please contact our Events Coordinator, José Vega, at joseheidi (at) hotmail.com
Our main airports, San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l (TJSJ) and St.
Maarten’s Princess Juliana Int’l (TNCM), will be fully staffed, and airports like St. Thomas (TIST) and St. Croix (TISX) will be staffed down to Tower. Some of the best controllers in VATCAR, even those from other FIRs, have been invited to staff positions within San Juan to ensure satisfactory staffing levels. Philbert Charles, a real air traffic controller that works in St. Maarten, will be staffing Juliana Approach for the night, so get your charts out! Local information can be found at www.sjucerap.org
To provide as many options as possible for pilots, we have ensured the
participation of all the surrounding FIR/ARTCC’s, including Miami and New York Oceanic Centers, to provide uninterrupted ATC services all the way to the San Juan CERAP from the United States. Real routes to several destinations in the U.S and surrounding FIR/ARTCCs have been posted on the Preferred Routes Section of our website, and real routes between the United States and the San Juan CERAP, along with routes between most real destinations and San Juan, can be found at www.flightaware.com . If you are unable to locate a route, do ask on our forums and we will be more than happy to provide a preferred route for the flight.
Virtual airlines are more than welcome to participate. For more information, or to confirm participation, please contact our Events Coordinator, José Vega, at joseheidi (at) hotmail.com
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Dec 16th: OMDB Open day
Looking for somewhere different to do your shopping this year? Fly to Dubai City "the shopping capital of the Middle East" and get those presents with a difference.
VATAME will be staffing OMDB on Saturday December 16th live from Dubai airport. That means 4 hours ATC during the airports real world operating hours from 1900z until 2100z. All pilots are welcome.
Scenery and charts are available on the VATAME website
VATAME will be staffing OMDB on Saturday December 16th live from Dubai airport. That means 4 hours ATC during the airports real world operating hours from 1900z until 2100z. All pilots are welcome.
Scenery and charts are available on the VATAME website
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Dec 16-17th: Fly and see Santa
VATSIM\'s most popular annual X-mas fly-in is right around the corner.
Fly & See Santa 2006 fly-in will be held at Rovaniemi (EFRO) Finland on 16th and 17th of December. Lots of traffic is expected and therefore we have opened a slotbooking system. Welcome to the friendly skies of Northern Finland. Professional ATC and Santa Claus are waiting.
Event information can be found http://vacc.fi/seesanta/
Fly & See Santa 2006 fly-in will be held at Rovaniemi (EFRO) Finland on 16th and 17th of December. Lots of traffic is expected and therefore we have opened a slotbooking system. Welcome to the friendly skies of Northern Finland. Professional ATC and Santa Claus are waiting.
Event information can be found http://vacc.fi/seesanta/
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Dec 10th: Mega Flyin Colombia 2006
In order to welcome the holidays and say goodbye to 2006 which has been one of the greatest years of our network, COLATC has organized this Sunday, December 10th, the annual MEGA FLY IN covering all of Colombia.
Beginning at 14:00z until 0200z a complete Air Traffic Control Service will be offered, covering the whole of Colombia. From the island of San Andres in the Caribbean, to Leticia in the Amazon all positions will be fully staffed and heavy traffic conditions are expected.
Both in Bogota and Medellin, Virtual Air Traffic Control Centers have been centralized in physical locations on that day in order to integrate our staff and make operations more real.
If you dare to experience something different, come and enjoy of the wonders of high altitude flying, rough terrain, and one of the best traffic control teams of the network.
Charts are available here . Please make sure you download the updated charts.
In Colombia, ATC services are very real. Participating in this event will be one of the most real and professional experiences you will enjoy on the network. We cordially invite you to the MEGA FLY-IN COLOMBIA 2006
Beginning at 14:00z until 0200z a complete Air Traffic Control Service will be offered, covering the whole of Colombia. From the island of San Andres in the Caribbean, to Leticia in the Amazon all positions will be fully staffed and heavy traffic conditions are expected.
Both in Bogota and Medellin, Virtual Air Traffic Control Centers have been centralized in physical locations on that day in order to integrate our staff and make operations more real.
If you dare to experience something different, come and enjoy of the wonders of high altitude flying, rough terrain, and one of the best traffic control teams of the network.
Charts are available here . Please make sure you download the updated charts.
In Colombia, ATC services are very real. Participating in this event will be one of the most real and professional experiences you will enjoy on the network. We cordially invite you to the MEGA FLY-IN COLOMBIA 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Dec 3rd: Nobel Prize Fly-in, Stockholm
In the beginning of December, the annually awarded Nobel Prize is awarded to people who have made extrordinary achievements for mankind in the areas of chemistry, physics, medicine, literature, physiology, economics and peace. You can read more about the Nobel prize here The prizes are awarded in Stockholm and Oslo and to celebrate this, VACC Scandinavia welcomes you to experience a typical Sunday evening in real life at Stockholm Arlanda, the by far biggest airport in Sweden!
Roughly 225 international and domestic flights are available in our booking system based on the real schedule. Pilots can expect full ATC staffing the whole evening and high quality service!
Visit www.vaccsca.org/event for more info.
Roughly 225 international and domestic flights are available in our booking system based on the real schedule. Pilots can expect full ATC staffing the whole evening and high quality service!
Visit www.vaccsca.org/event for more info.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Dec 3rd:Tschüss Dom - Hamburg EDDH Real OPS
Hamburg's DOM - this is a piece of this Hanseatic city's tradition which attracts around nine million visitors every year. Hamburg's DOM - the biggest fun fair in North Germany with a guarantee of fun, nostalgia and thrills galore.
Now after one month of partying, on December the 3rd, its time to say: Goodbye Dom.
Tschüss Dom is a Real OPS Event, taking place on Sunday Dec 3rd 1600-2200z. Flight bookings and other information can be found on the Eventpage
Non-scheduled Flights and General Aviation Traffic are welcome as well.
Now after one month of partying, on December the 3rd, its time to say: Goodbye Dom.
Tschüss Dom is a Real OPS Event, taking place on Sunday Dec 3rd 1600-2200z. Flight bookings and other information can be found on the Eventpage
Non-scheduled Flights and General Aviation Traffic are welcome as well.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Dec 1st: Swiss FIR VFR day
Swiss FIR are pleased to announce a new monthly event in Switzerland, especially for all VFR Pilots.
The best time to explore Switzerland, on the 1st of each month, there will be some towers staffed across the country.
For the first time we have the following stations online:
LSGG – Geneva
LSGS – Sion
LSZA– Lugano
LSZB – Bern
LSZR – St Gallen
LSZS – Samedan
Another collection of Swiss VFR Fields can be found here
The best time to explore Switzerland, on the 1st of each month, there will be some towers staffed across the country.
For the first time we have the following stations online:
LSGG – Geneva
LSGS – Sion
LSZA– Lugano
LSZB – Bern
LSZR – St Gallen
LSZS – Samedan
Another collection of Swiss VFR Fields can be found here
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Nov 26th: IFC Europe Fly In
IFC in conjunction with VATSIM-UK announces the IFC Flyin taking place on Sunday 26th November starting at 1800z. The Midlands RTS ATC team will be staffing Birmingham International Airport (EGBB).
All flights flying into Birmingham and landing between 1800z and 2200z will have their callsigns logged. They will then be automatically entered into a free prize draw that will take place at the end of the flyin on Sunday night . The lucky winner will be announced on the IFC Globalnetwork.com web site later that evening and will be awarded over £300 of flightsimulation products. The whole IFC team will be flying online and will depart from Frankfurt Germany at 1800z to Birmingham.
Come and join the IFC Flyin as a preview to the International Flightsim Convention that takes place at the NEC National Exhibition centre, UK on the 2nd & 3rd December.
Charts and airfield information can be found on the VATSIM-UK website
All flights flying into Birmingham and landing between 1800z and 2200z will have their callsigns logged. They will then be automatically entered into a free prize draw that will take place at the end of the flyin on Sunday night . The lucky winner will be announced on the IFC Globalnetwork.com web site later that evening and will be awarded over £300 of flightsimulation products. The whole IFC team will be flying online and will depart from Frankfurt Germany at 1800z to Birmingham.
Come and join the IFC Flyin as a preview to the International Flightsim Convention that takes place at the NEC National Exhibition centre, UK on the 2nd & 3rd December.
Charts and airfield information can be found on the VATSIM-UK website
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Nov 23rd: C1 exam at LYBE (Belgrade)
Want to fly somewhere different, and help a wannabe controller at the same time? There is a C1 practical examination taking place at Belgrade (LYBE) on Thursday 23rd November at 1900z.
All traffic is welcome. Visit the Serbia and Montenegro vACC website, download the latest scenery and charts, and enjoy flying somewhere new.
All traffic is welcome. Visit the Serbia and Montenegro vACC website, download the latest scenery and charts, and enjoy flying somewhere new.
Nov 25th: KBOS Real World Ops
vZBW is pleased to announce the Real World Ops event
featuring KBOS!
featuring KBOS!
Click the above link to visit the KBOS Real World Ops webpage!
Monday, November 20, 2006
Nov 26th: Keflavik Fly-In
Yes we are still alive up here in Iceland and we want to invite all of you to come and enjoy an exciting event with full ATC coverage over Iceland and a fully staffed Keflavik International Airport (BIKF). Keflavik Airport was built by the US Army during WWII and was considered a valuable stop-over link between USA and Europe and during the Cold War its importance was at the highest. On September 30th 2006 the US Army pulled back all armed forces from the airport and officially handed it over to the Icelandic government. With this event we would like to pay our respects to the US soldiers that have defended our country for over 60 years, and at the same time celebrate that Keflavik Airport is now our own.
The event is on 26th November from 1800 - 2100 UTC
Further information available on the event website
The event is on 26th November from 1800 - 2100 UTC
Further information available on the event website
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Nov 22nd: ZAU ARTCC - the Satellite Special
On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006, ZAU will be hosting VATSIM Regional Night! We are very excited to offer a different type of Regional Night to the pilots of VATSIM, rather than the typical staffing of KORD and KMDW! Being dubbed, "The Satellite Special," ZAU will be staffing Class C and Class D airports to give pilots a truly unique experience flying into all the smaller airports they usually don't have control for!
Examples of airports that will be staffed:
KBTL - W.K Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek, MI
KMKG - Muskegon Airport, MI
KGYY - Gary International Airport, IN
KDPA - DuPage Airport, IL
.... and many others!!!
The event will begin at 0200Z, and will run as long as the Air Traffic Controllers can possilbly stay online! Further information is available on http://www.zauartcc.org
Examples of airports that will be staffed:
KBTL - W.K Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek, MI
KMKG - Muskegon Airport, MI
KGYY - Gary International Airport, IN
KDPA - DuPage Airport, IL
.... and many others!!!
The event will begin at 0200Z, and will run as long as the Air Traffic Controllers can possilbly stay online! Further information is available on http://www.zauartcc.org
Nov 19th: Northern Norway event
OK, everyone, time to start up north. On November 19th we are going to have an event in the north of Norway! The events starts at 1700z and will keep on until 2100z.
We will offer ATC-coverage throughout northern Norway, with full staffing of Bodø Control sectors Central, North and East. We will also get ATC to Bodø Oceanic, so traffic crossing the Atlantic ocean is most welcome.
Come fly the Boeing 747 to Bodø (ENBO) or Bardufoss (ENDU), or you might want to take an aircraft like the 767 to Tromsø (ENTC) or Banak (ENNA) Bored by all the jets? Why not take a Dash 8 or Twin Otter, and make use of the many small airports along the coast? Hammerfest (ENHF), Hasvik (ENHK) and Sørkjosen (ENSR) are all challenging airports, even for the experienced pilot. And that ain't even half of what the north have to offer.
So start up you aircraft, and head up north!
Further information is available on the event website
We will offer ATC-coverage throughout northern Norway, with full staffing of Bodø Control sectors Central, North and East. We will also get ATC to Bodø Oceanic, so traffic crossing the Atlantic ocean is most welcome.
Come fly the Boeing 747 to Bodø (ENBO) or Bardufoss (ENDU), or you might want to take an aircraft like the 767 to Tromsø (ENTC) or Banak (ENNA) Bored by all the jets? Why not take a Dash 8 or Twin Otter, and make use of the many small airports along the coast? Hammerfest (ENHF), Hasvik (ENHK) and Sørkjosen (ENSR) are all challenging airports, even for the experienced pilot. And that ain't even half of what the north have to offer.
So start up you aircraft, and head up north!
Further information is available on the event website
Nov 19th: Fly the North Sea
On Sunday the 19th of November Essex RTS and The Dutch VACC are organizing an unique event between the 2 countries/regions, “Fly the North Sea”. Starting at 12:00 UTC ending around 16:00 UTC. Essex RTS will open London Stansted Airport(EGSS) and the Dutch VACC will open Rotterdam Airport(EHRD). Full ATC will be provided!
Both airports are in the Regional class and handle numerous scheduled, charter and business flights each day. Charts, scenery and further airport information is available on the websites of the Dutch VACC and Essex RTS. For valid flight plans you can consult the EUroute flightplan system. We hope to see you on Sunday the 19th on this unique event!
Both airports are in the Regional class and handle numerous scheduled, charter and business flights each day. Charts, scenery and further airport information is available on the websites of the Dutch VACC and Essex RTS. For valid flight plans you can consult the EUroute flightplan system. We hope to see you on Sunday the 19th on this unique event!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Nov 6-11th: World Flight - Cleared for Take Off
On Monday November 6th the six full-scale World Flight simulators departed Sydney for a seven day ‘round-the-world charity event. Supported by many home-flyers and under the expert guidance of full ATC live from the World Flight ATC ‘Centre’, crews will visit destinations across each VATSIM region.
World Flight crews would like to extend a warm invitation to all VATSIM members to check out your local crew’s website and join in from home for as many legs as possible!
Full ATC, flight planning support and ACARS is available for each leg!
There’s also many great ways to tune into all the action including live cockpit video and instrument telemetry feeds.
See you in the air!
Great flying – great ATC – great company – great charities!
World Flight Australia (B747) – http://www.worldflight.com.au
World Flight Canada (A340) – http://www.worldflightcanada.com
World Flight Scotland (A300) – http://www.airbusa300sim.co.uk/
World Flight United Kingdom (B767) – http://www.world-flight.org
World Flight United States (B737) - http://www.shamrock224.com/
United Kingdom World Flight (B747) - http://www.747simulator.co.uk/
Nov 11th: vACC Spain Summer Holidays Special
Join the biggest event in the Spanish Skies
- Full Staff in the two most important Spanish airports.
- 8 hours of non-stop ATC Service
- Fully compatible with any other worldwide event
- Lots of fun for every pilot!
DOUBLE REAL OPS LEBL-LEMD
Fly from, to or between Madrid and Barcelona. Experience a REAL Real Ops,with hundreds of pilots from every country.
LEMD and LEBL will be FULLY STAFFED from 14:00 to 22:00 UTC.
Check www.vatspa.net/realops for
- Updated FREEWARE SCENERIES of LEMD/LEBL
- Updated CHARTS
- Flight BOOKING
- Search & File Eurocontrol validated FLIGHTPLANS
VERY IMPORTANT
As the MADRID TMA procedures have recently undergone major changes, you are STRONGLY ADVISED to download new charts for the aerodrome,and the revised SIDS, STARS and ILS approaches.
- Full Staff in the two most important Spanish airports.
- 8 hours of non-stop ATC Service
- Fully compatible with any other worldwide event
- Lots of fun for every pilot!
DOUBLE REAL OPS LEBL-LEMD
Fly from, to or between Madrid and Barcelona. Experience a REAL Real Ops,with hundreds of pilots from every country.
LEMD and LEBL will be FULLY STAFFED from 14:00 to 22:00 UTC.
Check www.vatspa.net/realops for
- Updated FREEWARE SCENERIES of LEMD/LEBL
- Updated CHARTS
- Flight BOOKING
- Search & File Eurocontrol validated FLIGHTPLANS
VERY IMPORTANT
As the MADRID TMA procedures have recently undergone major changes, you are STRONGLY ADVISED to download new charts for the aerodrome,and the revised SIDS, STARS and ILS approaches.
NOv 11th: Frankfurt Overload 2006
Experience a traffic OVERLOAD at Frankfurt (EDDF), one of the busiest and largest international hubs. In real life Frankfurt handles more than 1250 movements a day and in peak times more than 70 movements per hour.
Frankfurt OVERLOAD simulates on the 11th of November from 17:00z until
23:00z, 6 hours of real traffic with more than 20 top controllers and a great ATC service (in co-operation with all the surrounding centres) in order to get as close as possible to real traffic levels. You will be able to undergo the exciting feeling of departing or arriving at an airport full of movement!
Are you ready for the challenge?
Are you able to manage a flight from or to one of the busiest European and international airports?
Then this event will meet your expectations!
Please read the information available on www.edff-fir.de/overload very
carefully. Send your feedback/questions to overload(at)edff-fir.de
Frankfurt OVERLOAD simulates on the 11th of November from 17:00z until
23:00z, 6 hours of real traffic with more than 20 top controllers and a great ATC service (in co-operation with all the surrounding centres) in order to get as close as possible to real traffic levels. You will be able to undergo the exciting feeling of departing or arriving at an airport full of movement!
Are you ready for the challenge?
Are you able to manage a flight from or to one of the busiest European and international airports?
Then this event will meet your expectations!
Please read the information available on www.edff-fir.de/overload very
carefully. Send your feedback/questions to overload(at)edff-fir.de
Nov 11th: VATCAN's new FIR nights
VATCAN is pleased to announce a new weekly fly in. Every Saturday evening one FIR within Canada will host a large fly in. We welcome all pilots to take part in this event which will include heavy amounts of traffic and ATC.
The First FIR Night will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2006 in the Vancouver FIR. The host airport will be Victoria Int'l (CYYJ). The event begins at 1800 Pacific (0200 UTC) and will run all night long. Due to the large amount of traffic expected we ask that you fly with charts available from www.czvr.ca
Any other questions regarding this event can be answered here
The First FIR Night will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2006 in the Vancouver FIR. The host airport will be Victoria Int'l (CYYJ). The event begins at 1800 Pacific (0200 UTC) and will run all night long. Due to the large amount of traffic expected we ask that you fly with charts available from www.czvr.ca
Any other questions regarding this event can be answered here
Nov 11th: Hawaiian Coffee Roast
Honolulu ARTCC are hosting Hawaiian Coffee Roast - 3 Approach Fly-In & Fly-Out on Saturday November 11, 2006 from 1900z to 2300z
HNL_CTR + Tower and Approaches will be staffed.
Charts download from
PHTO http://zhnartcc.net/downloads.php?cat_id=6
PHNL whttp://zhnartcc.net/downloads.php?cat_id=7
PHOG http://zhnartcc.net/downloads.php?cat_id=8
This will be a good time for pilots and VAs to make a day of flying to/from Class B Honlolulu Intl, Class C Maui Kahului Intl and Class D Hilo Intl airports across the Hawaiian Island chain (IFR/VFR).
And Kona Coffee Tower (PHKO) will be perked up in addition to the 3 Approachs/Towers. Mug & Coffee at pilot's discretion !
HNL_CTR + Tower and Approaches will be staffed.
Charts download from
PHTO http://zhnartcc.net/downloads.php?cat_id=6
PHNL whttp://zhnartcc.net/downloads.php?cat_id=7
PHOG http://zhnartcc.net/downloads.php?cat_id=8
This will be a good time for pilots and VAs to make a day of flying to/from Class B Honlolulu Intl, Class C Maui Kahului Intl and Class D Hilo Intl airports across the Hawaiian Island chain (IFR/VFR).
And Kona Coffee Tower (PHKO) will be perked up in addition to the 3 Approachs/Towers. Mug & Coffee at pilot's discretion !
Friday, November 03, 2006
Nov 4th: Adriatic Plus
Croatia vACC is organizing another fantastic ADRIATIC Event.
As always, we are expecting some load on Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb airports and many neighbouring airports in our friendly countries, from Italy to Hungary and Austria to Greece, will be online to support your wish to fly anywhere in the region.
All info on the event are available on www.crovacc.org - with only one click, pilots can find all info needed to fly to this event.
As always, we are expecting some load on Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb airports and many neighbouring airports in our friendly countries, from Italy to Hungary and Austria to Greece, will be online to support your wish to fly anywhere in the region.
All info on the event are available on www.crovacc.org - with only one click, pilots can find all info needed to fly to this event.
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