February 2018

ATTENTION ALL PILOTS:
EDIT: WE HAVE PUSHED THE START OF FLYING NIGHT IN CANADA TO FEB 19TH 9:00PM EASTERN TIME
Starting off our westbound Flying Night In Canada. Join Us from St. John's to Halifax and continue westbound over the next few weeks.
Times and details will be updated soon.
Let us know if you plan on joining!
During the event join us on FNIC Discord text and voice Channel for a friendly evening through the Maritimes.
We look forward to seeing you on the ground and in the air.
- VAC Staff

Event details

FNO: Friday in Cowtown
On February 23rd at 23:59z (16:59 local), join the Edmonton FIR for Friday in Cowtown! Fly into or out of Calgary International Airport (CYYC) and celebrate the western culture that has earned the city the nickname of Cowtown!
*Important Info*
Calgary International Airport finished construction of a new, 14,000 ft runway in 2014, the longest runway in Canada. Default FSX and P3D do not include this new runway. We HIGHLY recommend you either install scenery (http://secure.simmarket.com/fsimstudios ... -p3d.phtml) or simply update the AFCAD files (https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads ... -for-cyyc/). 
 
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: ACA/JAZ/SKY/ROU/GGN + 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.
- 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 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://discord.gg/ED87vzY
 
Once you have registered, as per Standard Operating Procedures, your nickname must coincide with your VAC ID.  For example: "VAC005 - Daniel Desjardins"  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.

Event details

Shanghai | Fly in & out
We cordially invite you to the Shanghai fly in & out event this Saturday! Come join us in Chinese airspace and enjoy the top-notch service provided by our professional controllers. See you there!
Date and Time:
Saturday, February 24, 2018 1100z-1600z 1900-2400CST
Airport:
ZSSS - Shanghai Hongqiao international airport
ZSPD - Shanghai Pudong international airport
Scenery:
VATPRC Scenery library
VATPRC 有你更精彩
You make the difference! 
 
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: ACA/JAZ/SKY/ROU/GGN + 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.
- 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 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://discord.gg/ED87vzY
 
Once you have registered, as per Standard Operating Procedures, your nickname must coincide with your VAC ID.  For example: "VAC005 - Daniel Desjardins"  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.

Event details

Korea: Passion. Connected.
For celebration of successfully finished the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, VATKOR is pleased to announce the all day event on 25th February.
Incheon International Airport(RKSI/ICN), the gateway of Korea, will be served ATCs from 0000Z until 1500Z.
Yangyang International Airport(RKNY), located near by Gangneung, Gangwon-do.
There are no flight bookings required, just come and fly with your favourite aircraft! We are looking forward to see you.
* Event Date and Time:
25th February 2018 from 0000Z to 1500Z
* Featured Airport:
RKSI - Incheon International Airport
RKNY - Yangyang International Airport
* Charts:
Republic of Korea AIS
RKSI Ground Diagram
* For more information, please visit our event page.
VATKOR : http://www.vatkor.net
Post about Event(Eng) http://www.vatkor.net/xe/event_eng/323321
* Notice to Pilot of RKNY
* You need to install RKNY scenery for successfully ATC service.
* RKNY is lacked of gate and stand. You need more fuel for holding. Expect holding time will 30 min or over.
* RKNY has just 5 gate and stand. Maximum A300 can park on RKNY. A330, B747, B757, B767, B777, B787 or bigger can't fly to RKNY.
 
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: ACA/JAZ/SKY/ROU/GGN + 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.
- 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 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://discord.gg/ED87vzY
 
Once you have registered, as per Standard Operating Procedures, your nickname must coincide with your VAC ID.  For example: "VAC005 - Daniel Desjardins"  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.

Event details