October 2017

Keflavík Overload
The Icelandic controllers would like to welcome all pilots for a fun evening of flying in Keflavík (BIKF) on 1 October starting at 16z.
Take your favorite aircraft for a spin into or out from the beautiful and breathtaking nature of Iceland, it doesn't matter if it's VFR or IFR!
We recommend to read the pilot briefing and also to have the Icelandic charts with you to make your flight go smooth.
The controllers in Vatsim-Scandinavia hope to see you online in Icelandic airspace on 1 October 16-20z.
Charts, Briefing and Scenery
 
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 click the "GOING" button on the left margin of this post and respond with the following information below:
Pilot Name: Employee Number: Base: Flight Number: (Must be last 4 digits of your 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.
- Please meet at the departure airport 15 minutes before start of event at 20h00 EDT (24h00z).
- 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 TEAMSPEAK! 

We have a dedicated TeamSpeak server set up for our members to communicate with each other on the VATSIM network. You can download Teamspeak3 at www.teamspeak.com. Connection is quick and simple by providing the following information:

Address: fnmhosting.servegame.com:9989
Password: can2013

* * Please use the following nickname format when connecting: VAC002 - Michael Chan

Event details

 
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Sunday, October 8, 2017
2000z-2400z [1300P, 1300M, 1500C, 1600E]

Join the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Sunday, October 8th, as we present the 2017 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! The event takes place at the Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) and Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG). Come join in the Fun in the Sun from 2000z-2400z (1300P, 1600E). We hope to see you floating on in!

Sign-ups available at http://forum.zabartcc.org/index.php?topic=641.0
 
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 click the "GOING" button on the left margin of this post and respond with the following information below:
Pilot Name: Employee Number: Base: Flight Number: (Must be last 4 digits of your 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.
- Please meet at the departure airport 15 minutes before start of event at 20h00 EDT (24h00z).
- 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!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Stay connected with other members on TEAMSPEAK! 

We have a dedicated TeamSpeak server set up for our members to communicate with each other on the VATSIM network. You can download Teamspeak3 at www.teamspeak.com. Connection is quick and simple by providing the following information:

Address: fnmhosting.servegame.com:9989
Password: can2013

* * Please use the following nickname format when connecting: VAC002 - Michael Chan
 
 

Event details

60 Hours of ATC
We will be staffing Boston Center for 60 Hours from 11am (1500z) on Friday, October 13 to 11pm ET (0300z) on Sunday, October 15. Any time you want to fly within that 60 hour period, day or night, you’ll find ATC coverage online!
In addition to the continuous ATC coverage, we have two major events during this time period. We’ll be featured in VATUSA's Friday Night Operations event on October 13. From 7-11pm ET on Friday, October 13, the Boston ARTCC will be staffed to the hilt for our Fall FNO. Beyond FNO, we were chosen as a departure field for Cross the Pond Eastbound 2017, which takes place throughout the day on October 14th. More information regarding Cross the Pond can be read here or on the Cross the Pond website.
Whether you want to fly a big bird out of Boston, cruise around the Cape in your Cub, or just practice a few patterns at Portland, we'll be staffed up all weekend! Additional ATC will be available throughout the weekend at a variety of airports, including during the event times. As the 60 Hours of ATC weekend approaches, our ATC Timetable will be updated to show additional airports that will be staffed.       
 
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 click the "GOING" button on the left margin of this post and respond with the following information below:
Pilot Name: Employee Number: Base: Flight Number: (Must be last 4 digits of your 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.
- Please meet at the departure airport 15 minutes before start of event at 20h00 EDT (24h00z).
- 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!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Stay connected with other members on TEAMSPEAK! 

We have a dedicated TeamSpeak server set up for our members to communicate with each other on the VATSIM network. You can download Teamspeak3 at www.teamspeak.com. Connection is quick and simple by providing the following information:

Address: fnmhosting.servegame.com:9989
Password: can2013

* * Please use the following nickname format when connecting: VAC002 - Michael Chan

Event details

Cross The Pond Eastbound 2017
The wait is finally over...
VATSIM Cross The Pond Eastbound 2017 will take place on Saturday 14th October.
About Cross The Pond
Cross The Pond takes place twice a year (westbound in March, eastbound in October) and is one of the busiest and most sought after events in the VATSIM calendar. It is a mass crossing of the North Atlantic with full ATC offered the whole way, with heavy traffic levels guaranteed for your whole flight.
Which airports are taking part?
Departure airfields:
New York John F. Kennedy International (KJFK)
Toronto Pearson (CYYZ)
Boston (KBOS)
Washington Dulles (KIAD)
Orlando International (KMCO)
Arrival fields:
Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM)
London Gatwick (EGKK)
Düsseldorf (EDDL)
Oslo Gardermoen (ENGM)
Copenhagen (EKCH)
Dublin (EIDW)
How, and when, can I book?
Bookings will open on Saturday 30th September at 1500z at the Cross The Pond website. There will be approximately 600 slots, and these will be allocated on as first come first served basis.
Please note that the 600 slots sold out in 37 minutes last time round, so get in there quickly when bookings open!
Can I fly without a slot?
You sure can, but expect delays, particularly on the ground, and your planned route may be amended. If flying without a slot, it's important that you check this forum thread the night before the event as we'll be posting compulsory routings for you to use for your flight.
How do I keep up to date with further announcements, and get involved on the day?
We'll be using this thread to post announcements, so please do subscribe to it. We'll also be highlighting major updates on our Facebook page and Twitter feed.
Cross The Pond has a dedicated Twitter account which will be posting important updates right up to, and during, the event. Use the hastag #vatsimctp - get involved!
We look forward to seeing you there.
 
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 click the "GOING" button on the left margin of this post and respond with the following information below:
Pilot Name: Employee Number: Base: Flight Number: (Must be last 4 digits of your 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.
- Please meet at the departure airport 15 minutes before start of event at 20h00 EDT (24h00z).
- 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!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Stay connected with other members on TEAMSPEAK! 

We have a dedicated TeamSpeak server set up for our members to communicate with each other on the VATSIM network. You can download Teamspeak3 at www.teamspeak.com. Connection is quick and simple by providing the following information:

Address: fnmhosting.servegame.com:9989
Password: can2013

* * Please use the following nickname format when connecting: VAC002 - Michael Chan

Event details

Windy City Friday Night Ops
The Chicago ARTCC is proud to host VATUSA's weekly Friday Night Operations on October 20th. From 2359-0400z, enjoy full coverage at Chicago O'Hare and Midway. The Windy City Friday Night Ops is looking forward to seeing you in the skies on October 20th between 2359z and 0400z!
More information and updated freeware scenery to come! 
 
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 click the "GOING" button on the left margin of this post and respond with the following information below:
Pilot Name: Employee Number: Base: Flight Number: (Must be last 4 digits of your 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.
- Please meet at the departure airport 15 minutes before start of event at 20h00 EDT (24h00z).
- 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!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Stay connected with other members on TEAMSPEAK! 

We have a dedicated TeamSpeak server set up for our members to communicate with each other on the VATSIM network. You can download Teamspeak3 at www.teamspeak.com. Connection is quick and simple by providing the following information:

Address: fnmhosting.servegame.com:9989
Password: can2013

* * Please use the following nickname format when connecting: VAC002 - Michael Chan

Event details

Regional Domestic
Battle of Ontario!
The Toronto FIR are pleased to announce “Regional Domestic”, on Saturday October 21, 2017, from 23:00z to 03:00z. This event will feature a cross fire flight from Ottawa, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Pilots will simulate a complete flight, from gate to gate with full ATC, which includes service from top down at CYYZ and CYOW with Toronto Center en-route. Whether its an commercial airliner or a private jet, we hope all pilots enjoy the journey between Toronto and the nations capital.
En-route coverage
There will be full en-route coverage during your flight from Toronto Center.
Preferred Routes
Route: CYYZ/CYOW – VERDO5 ELSUB CAPTL4 or CYOW/CYYZ – TUKIR IMEBA3 
 
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 click the "GOING" button on the left margin of this post and respond with the following information below:
Pilot Name: Employee Number: Base: Flight Number: (Must be last 4 digits of your 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.
- Please meet at the departure airport 15 minutes before start of event at 20h00 EDT (24h00z).
- 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!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Stay connected with other members on TEAMSPEAK! 

We have a dedicated TeamSpeak server set up for our members to communicate with each other on the VATSIM network. You can download Teamspeak3 at www.teamspeak.com. Connection is quick and simple by providing the following information:

Address: fnmhosting.servegame.com:9989
Password: can2013

* * Please use the following nickname format when connecting: VAC002 - Michael Chan
 

Event details

Amsterdam - Friday Night Fly-in
On Friday, October 27th the Dutch VACC presents another edition of our famous Friday Night Fly-in, the event in form of a real operations night at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (EHAM). The purpose of this event is to create an ultra realistic traffic scenario by simulating all real world Friday night movements at Schiphol Airport between 17:00 and 21:30 UTC.
Pilots are kindly requested to book their flights using our booking system. Please use the listed aircraft types and stick to the timetable as good as you can. It is permitted to book more than 1 flight, but a reasonable turn-around time should be taken into account. We are looking forward to welcoming you at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol! 
 
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 click the "GOING" button on the left margin of this post and respond with the following information below:
Pilot Name: Employee Number: Base: Flight Number: (Must be last 4 digits of your 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.
- Please meet at the departure airport 15 minutes before start of event at 20h00 EDT (24h00z).
- 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!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Stay connected with other members on TEAMSPEAK! 

We have a dedicated TeamSpeak server set up for our members to communicate with each other on the VATSIM network. You can download Teamspeak3 at www.teamspeak.com. Connection is quick and simple by providing the following information:

Address: fnmhosting.servegame.com:9989
Password: can2013

* * Please use the following nickname format when connecting: VAC002 - Michael Chan

Event details

Real Operating Hours - Geneva
Have you ever…
… dreamed of ATC all day long?
… wished to have controllers guiding you on early morning approaches while the sun is rising?
… wanted to fly a four leg rotation with guaranteed service on your departure and arrival?
… hoped to get a whole day of ATC as real as it gets?
We make it happen again! After the successful launch in 2016, it's now time again to offer you Real Operating Hours. We will staff Geneva (LSGG) on 29th October 2017 from 0500-2330z.
Complete your walk around in the dawn to be ready for a number of inter-europe rotations. Welcome your passengers on board and complete the boarding on time in order to not fall behind schedule on the very first leg. Enjoy the unusual long ILS approach for runway 23 over the Lake Geneva or vectors over mountainous terrain for runway 05, depending on the wind situation. As fog/mist is not unusual in the early morning hours at this time of the year, you might expect low visibility at ground levels. Even holdings might be assigned.
After the first wave of IFR traffic has quieten down, it's time for the small VFR aircraft to start their Sunday trip. The Valais and Vaud Alps are waiting for you just at the other end of Lake Geneva. And if you can't stop admiring the beautiful mountainous Swiss landscape, make a stop for example at Gruyère, Lausanne, Sion or Saanen-Gstaad for a coffee or lunch. Also helicopter trips are recommendable in this region. On the way back, take a look at Castle Chillon near Montreux and follow the vineyards back towards Geneva.
Enjoy a continous staffing on different positions and experience the Real Operating atmosphere. We look forward to you to liven the airport up on 29th October 2017 from 0500-2330z!
Scenery & Charts
LSGG - Geneva
 
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 click the "GOING" button on the left margin of this post and respond with the following information below:
Pilot Name: Employee Number: Base: Flight Number: (Must be last 4 digits of your 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.
- Please meet at the departure airport 15 minutes before start of event at 20h00 EDT (24h00z).
- 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!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Stay connected with other members on TEAMSPEAK! 

We have a dedicated TeamSpeak server set up for our members to communicate with each other on the VATSIM network. You can download Teamspeak3 at www.teamspeak.com. Connection is quick and simple by providing the following information:

Address: fnmhosting.servegame.com:9989
Password: can2013

* * Please use the following nickname format when connecting: VAC002 - Michael Chan

Event details