Join us every Friday for a breathtaking experience over the iconic city of Athens. Acropolis Nights, hosted by Hellenic vACC, is your weekly opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of aviation and explore Athens like never before. Our experienced controllers will make sure to provide you with full ATC coverage over Athens International Airport ''Eleftherios Venizelos" whilst you enjoy the spectacular views over the Acropolis. So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars and we will see you in our virtual skies!
Join us this upcoming Friday for a visit in Transylvania, we promise we won't bite! Or visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, or why not both ways in this city link between Cluj-Napoca and Pisa!
All traffic is welcome, ATC coverage will be supplied on route!
vACC Lithuania would like to invite you all to join Vilnius Online Day! Join us and explore the beautiful Baltic skies while our controllers provide professional ATC service in Vilnius! Don't miss this chance to discover the capital of Lithuania from the cockpit and interact with fellow aviation enthusiasts. So join us weekly on Friday between 17z-20z and make your mark in the virtual skies!
Another Friday Fun at Rīga! Wait... No? This week it's Rīga Friday Twist! Something is off, maybe even marked as INOP, but you don't know what. Visit Rīga on the 19th of April to find out about the unexpected twist (or twists?) coming to the Latvian capital during this edition of the Friday Fun! Get ready for some non-standard procedures and don't forget to take some charts on board! Don't worry though, the time of the event doesn't change, it's as always on Friday between 1700z and 2100z! See you in there!
At the end of every week a special highlight awaits you at Hanover airport: The Hanover Friday of VATSIM Germany! From 17:30-20:00z, all ATC stations in Hanover will be staffed, and the controllers are excited to guide you out of, in to or through the control zone of Hanover. A short VFR trip into the countryside or a full IFR flight to the biggest airports in Europe - we are looking forward to everyone!
(Pictures courtesy of Elias Mirmov.)
Come fly on the most famous Air Bridge in Brazil, connecting the Rio - São Paulo axis, where you can face challenging approaches and landings in the country's largest cities! Every friday, from 2359z to 0230z, expect friendly and professional ATC in the area.
Santos Dumont (SBRJ) and Congonhas (SBSP) airports have one of the most difficult approaches and operation in the world, which requires extra skills from pilots. Remember: you can always go-around!
If you prefer longer runways, Galeão (SBGL), Guarulhos (SBGR) and Viracopos (SBKP) international airports are also availabe!
Join us and enjoy!
Attention aviation enthusiasts!
Get ready to experience the thrill of flying in one of the most beautiful regions in the world when VATSIM Scandinavia again will arrange Norway Live 2024!
This incredible event offers a 12-hour opportunity to explore the entire Norwegian airspace, with professional air traffic control (ATC) coverage provided by a team of experienced controllers. We're all providing you service from under the same roof at Sandefjord Torp, Norway in our yearly gathering this weekend.
Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just starting out, Norway Live promises to be an unforgettable experience. One of the unique features of Norway Live is the chance to win amazing prizes from our generous sponsors, Fenix Simulations and Orbx. These prizes range from flight simulation software to add-ons and other exciting products.
So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars for the next Norway Live event and get ready to immerse yourself in the breath-taking scenery of Norway while enjoying the thrill of flying with ATC support. Whether you're looking to sharpen your piloting skills or simply want to have fun, Norway Live is the perfect event for aviation enthusiasts of all levels. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take to the skies and explore one of the most beautiful regions in the world!
Please expect delays if you fly to or from Oslo (ENGM) in the timeframe 10z - 14z due to Cross the Pond departures. We recommend checking out our other regional airports in this timeframe!
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Help Bhira attempt his C1 rating and graduate as a VATSIM controller by flying from/to any airports within Thailand (or enroute!) during the stated date and time. All traffic is welcome.
Best of luck, Bhira!
Charts: https://aip.caat.or.th/
Scenery: https://vacc-tha.org/pilot/scenery
The day before we deliver a 12 hours of Norway, but yet there's controllers eager to provide you service for the last hours of our yearly gathering under the same roof. Wake up to our little less official afterparty where we staff the airports we are able to in southern Norway. Perhaps this is the perfect event for your who got a bit of FOMO (fear of missing out) by flying Cross the Pond when we had our 12 hour event the same day.
So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendar for the Sunday morning!
Welcome to another Weekends in Adria event. This week we are opening our two biggest airports for you to fly into, out of or between. As always with all our events, you can expect a top-down staffing level right until the end, so you can expect ATC wherever you choose to fly in Adria. IFR and VFR are welcome, and we hope to see you fly with us!
Dear Pilots,
On Sunday, 21st of April from 16:00z to 19:00z, Hellenic vACC is inviting you to fly between the two major Greek cities, Athens and Thessaloniki.
Join us as we embark on a flight from the bustling city of Athens to the charming coastal town of Thessaloniki. Our team of experienced controllers will be on hand to provide a realistic air traffic control experience, making your journey even more engaging.
So mark your calendars and get ready for a thrilling flight experience! We can't wait to see you! Don't forget to brief yourself at https://briefing.hvacc.org/.
Dear Pilots!
vACC Lithuania welcomes you to join another CPT!
Help controller Skomantas gain his S2 rating as Vilnius Tower on the upcoming Sunday, the 21st of April, between 17:00z and 19:00z. During this time, the whole Vilnius FIR will be controlled!
Join with your favourite aircraft, whether you fly IFR or VFR, Heavy jets or light props, all traffic is welcome!
We look forward to your visit to Vilnius and best of luck to Skomantas!
Hi everyone!
Please join us for a flight in Finland to assist Mika in earning the C1 rating! Checkout will take place in the whole country with multiple airports covered. Meet us on the frequency on April 21st at 1700 UTC for some fun!
*** Finland charts**
*** Pilot procedures**
VATSIM Scandinavia and Copenhagen FIR extend a warm invitation to our enhanced weekly event, Vectors to Copenhagen! Brace yourself for three action-packed hours of full staffing, running from 17z to 20z. Our team of controllers is geared up to guide you seamlessly into the captivating capital of Denmark.
Embark on your flight ahead of time for a picturesque landing in Copenhagen, allowing for a leisurely turnaround with ample time to jet back. Alternatively, flip the script and set out on a thrilling adventure from Copenhagen to explore Europe's stunning landscapes. With three hours at your disposal, you can traverse multiple scenic destinations. But beware! The later you join, the more intense the aerial traffic will become!
Ensure your charts are in check, dust off your aircraft from the hangar, and mark your presence at this electrifying event. We look forward to seeing you in the virtual skies!
Briefings, Charts and everything you need to know is here!
Original photo credit: Tomasz Sienicki (CC BY 4.0 DEED license)
Mondays just got better with our semi-weekly Gothenburg Monday! Join us every second Monday from 17:00z to 20:00z at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (ESGG). Alongside Oslo Monday and Vectors to Copenhagen we light up Scandinavia, connecting three Scandinavian cities at the sea.
Fly into or out of Gothenburg, cross Kattegat to Copenhagen or Skagerrak to visit Oslo, or why not fly to the Swedish capital Stockholm?
Whether you're a seasoned pilot or a beginner, our team of controllers is ready to make your Mondays memorable!
Suggested Routes
ESGG-EKCH: TOPLA L996 ERNOV
ESGG-ENGM: SABAK L997 LUNIP
EKCH-ESGG: VEDAR L997 RISMA
ENGM-ESGG: OKSAT L996 KELIN