Winnipeg & Toronto Cargo | VATSIM Event

Winnipeg & Toronto Cargo | VATSIM Event

Calling all Cargo pilots! The Winnipeg and Toronto airports have a surplus of cargo to move, so we're looking for a few good aviators to get the job done. Come fly CYYZ/CYWG (either direction) and give our controllers a workout!

Did we mention that as a thank you for helping us move our cargo, we're giving away prizes!? The event is open to any VATSIM pilot/controller flying in any aircraft allowed on the network, but if you chose to fly with a standard Cargo Callsign (ie: FedEx, UPS, etc), then after you complete your trip, you will be entered into a draw to win one of two Amazon gift cards worth $50CAD/$40USD. Additionally, for their hard work, one controller will also win a $50CAD/$40USD Amazon gift card. Please read the rules below for more details.

Date: Saturday 10 April, 2021
Time: 1900Z-0100Z (3pm-9pm Eastern Daylight Time)

Contest Rules & Regulations:

1. Prizes consist of 3 Amazon Gift Cards, in the winner's choice of $50CAD from amazon.ca or $40USD from amazon.com (cards can only be used on that country's website). 2 cards will be awarded to eligible pilots and 1 card will be awarded to an eligible controller.
2. Every pilot who flies an IATA/ICAO cargo callsign will be entered into a master list (Callsign, Name, VATSIM ID) that will be used to determine the two winners.
3. Every controller who controls during the event in the CZWG/CZYZ FIRs will be entered into a separate list for the controller prize.
4. Eligible flights must be completed (departure and arrival) within the scheduled event start and end times.
5. Winners will be determined by entering all eligible VATSIM IDs into an online random number generator to select the winners.
6. Winner determination will be done by the CZYZ and CZWG Event Coordinators and will be streamed in the VATCAN discord server after the event is complete. The stream will also be recorded to ensure impartiality and review by VATCAN/VATSIM as required.
7. VATSIM, VATCAN, CZYZ FIR and CZWG FIR staff are not eligible to win a prize (this does not include FIR instructors/mentors that do not hold a staff position).
8. Qualification of eligible entries will be at the final discretion of CZYZ and CZWG Event Coordinators.
9. In the event that a winner does not respond to claim their prize within 48h of being contacted, a new winner will be drawn from the remainder of the list.
10. This contest is being run under Canadian jurisdiction. No purchase necessary for entry. Winners must answer a mathematical skill testing question in order to claim their prize.
11. By entering the contest, entrants agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless VATSIM, its affiliated partners/sub-divisions, their advertising and promotional agencies, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, representatives, successors and assigns from and against any injuries, losses damages, claims, actions, or any liability of any kind resulting from your participation in the contest.

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Online Events Bookings:

Pilots flying in this event do not have aircraft type rating restrictions when flying on the VATSIM Network.  However the aircraft type must be within current VAC fleet.  We do require each member participating to include the following in the Remarks section of your Flight Plan when connected to VATSIM.

//Member Pilot of VAC | http://www.vacanada.org// 

In order to successfully book this group flight, please submit the following information as your request to #crew-sked-requests channel on Discord to be processed. This is the only method to have your flight added onto your bid page.

• Pilot Name:
• Employee Number:
• Base:
• Flight Number: ACA/JAZ/ROU + 2 + last 3 digits of Employee Number
• Date:
• From (IATA):
• To (IATA):
• Departure Time (local):
• Arrival Time (local):
• Equipment Type:

* Your request will be acknowledged up to 2 hours by a member of our team before the event begins.

VAC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTENT PROVIDED IN LINKS ABOVE THAT MAY BE DOWNLOADED ONTO YOUR COMPUTER FOR THE ONLINE EVENT.

Important Information:

- All online flights are recorded with VACARS after online event assignment has been approved.  
- All group flight events are flown on the VATSIM Network.
- Ensure you have all charts available for your flight.
- Members must comply with all applicable VATSIM policies and procedures.
- Pushback from gate is at own discretion unless otherwise advised by online ATC.
- Takeoff between aircraft is: 2 minutes after narrowbody aircraft and 3 minutes after widebody aircraft for separation. 
 

Thank you for your participation at our VAC Group Event. We wish you a pleasant flight!

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At VAC, we recognize the importance of staying connected with your flight simulator colleagues wherever you may be around the world.  We are proud to integrate a freeware application called "DISCORD" into our operations that will revolutionize how we communicate with other members pre/post flight as well as our Executive Team.

Discord is a multi-platform communication application and is completely free.  It can be used on your computer running on PC, Mac, Linux or mobile devices running Android and iOS. For members using Discord on your mobile devices, please ensure your are on a WIFI network when using Voice Channels to prevent data overage charges from your service provider.

Download Information:

Computer: https://discordapp.com/download

Mobile Devices: Android (Google Play), Apple (App Store)

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Our member forums at www.vacanada.org/forum continue to be your primary source for updates and trip report screenshots at VAC.

We hope you enjoy and find this application beneficial as we seek to bring our flight simulation community closer together.