The French Canadian Connection | VATSIM Event

The French Canadian Connection | VATSIM Event
 

Name: The French Canadian Connection
Description: Gander Oceanic in collaboration with the French vACC and Moncton/Gander FIR proudly presents "The French Canadian Connection". Depart from the bustling city of Paris into the welcoming arms of Halifax, Canada.
Cross the North Atlantic, with 'cool, calm and collected' ATC and race the sunset towards Halifax, taking in the breathtaking views along the way!

Recommended Route:

LGL UN491 MOSIS N491 TAKAS EMPER EVBAK GUNSO NASBA NERTU BEDRA 4920N 4930N N4940 4950N JOOPY AGMIR LIRLA5

Pilots are always welcome to fly their own routes and take advantage of the skilful ATC across the duration of the event!

Crossing the Atlantic:

Crossing the Atlantic is different regarding all other procedures you may know. Because there is no radar, various procedures exist to help ensure safety and efficient traffic flow. Please make sure that you are familiar with the procedures how to fly over the Atlantic with ATC. Find more information here: https://knowledgebase.ganderoceanic.ca/.

Getting your oceanic clearance:

Pilots are encouraged to use the NatTrack platform when requesting their Oceanic Clearances. Controllers will be able to provide your clearance through the website without you needing to make radio contact!
https://nattrak.vatsim.net/
**Note: You need to be connected on the VATSIM network in order to access the NatTrack websites functions**

Wanna control the OCA? Visit: https://ganderoceanic.ca

For any enquiries, or feedback about this event; please email [email protected]

Start: 2021-09-26 at 12:00z
End: 2021-09-26 at 21:00z

Departure Airports:
LFPG

Arrival Airports:
CYHZ

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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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Stay connected with other members on DISCORD

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)

Channel: https://discordapp.com/invite/bPCjrjq

Once you have registered, as per Standard Operating Procedures, your nickname must coincide with your VAC ID.  For example: "VAC001 - John Smith"  This must be changed within 24 hours of registration and is enforced.

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.