Hello pilots! Our weekly Bucharest Friday Online is now back! Come and fly to or from Bucharest's main international airport, Otopeni (LROP) while being fully staffed between 17Z and 20Z by our friendly team of ATC! VFR, IFR, everyone is welcome!
The absolute classic – Baltic Jam is back online! Both seasoned members that remember earlier editions of this event and newcomers are welcome to experience professional ATC in the 4 Baltic FIRs! Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and Kaliningrad are waiting for you! The Baltic Jam is hosted every 1st Friday of the month. Fly under any flight rules in and out of EVRR, EETT, EYVL, or UMKK FIR, all of which will be staffed top-down and join the Baltic Jam!
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!
Don't know what to do on a Friday evening? Take a trip to the Baltics and visit Rīga - the heart of the Baltic region! Every Friday from 1700z till 2100z Latvia vACC hosts the famous Rīga Friday Fun which is a perfect way to relax at the end of the week! Rīga FIR will be staffed top-down and will warmly welcome all pilots both in the capital and on minor airfields!
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.)
Like every first Friday of the month you are welcome in Paris ! On Friday 3rd of May, come fly from/to Paris Charles de Gaulle (LFPG) from 1930z to 22z. Experience Paris Charles de Gaulle at its busiest, with fully ATC coverage ! Come and experience multiple frequencies changes, parallel approaches in one of the busiest airport in the world !
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!
A call to all pilots! Rīga is once again ready to set a new record!
Latvia vACC invites you to the 2nd edition of RĪGA OVERLOAD! This time even larger than last year! Over a period of 8 hours between 1200z and 2000z Rīga FIR will light up from top to bottom on the 4th of May celebrate the day of restoration of Latvia's independence!
Our brilliant team of Air Traffic Controllers can't wait to challenge themselves on this busy day! Fly to or from Rīga to enjoy the highest standard of Latvian Air Traffic Control! Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit Rīga and see for yourself what "busy" actually means! Don't forget to brief yourself before the flight too; see our specially prepared pilot briefing here!
Are you ready for a new adventure? If so, see you on the 4th of May in the spectacularly overloaded Rīga Airport!
Porto RealOps is back! On Saturday May 4th, pilots from all over the world are invited to choose from one of the 75 flights available, connecting Porto to and from your favourite airports!
Book your flight at: https://realops.portugal-vacc.org/
Dear pilots,
VATITA and VATAdria are proud to announce Dubrovnik – Naples Citylink event taking place on May 4th, from 1630z to 1930z. Come and fly between these magnificent coastal cities and enjoy the views over the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas, along with full top-down ATC coverage.
If you're up for an even bigger adventure, join SimfestUK group and fly a Star Wars themed event between famous Star Wars filming locations! Link to their website: https://simfest.co.uk/
See you on the scope!
Routes:
LDDU->LIRN: LOKRU AIOSA P748 TOPNO L995 EKTOL
LIRN->LDDU: BEDPI DCT MOLUX DCT ORAKA
Hi everyone!
Please join us for a flight in Finland to assist Henri in earning the C1 rating! Checkout will take place in the whole country with multiple airports covered. Meet us on the frequency on May 4th at 1700 UTC for some fun!
*** Finland charts**
*** Pilot procedures**
The French vACC invites you to its new edition of ‘Minors to Major’! Take part in this exclusive event which will take you from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean side!
This triple two-way shuttle will take you from the regional airports of Toulon, Perpignan and Figari (LFTH, LFMP and LFKF) to Bordeaux Mérignac airport (LFBD). Get ready to fly over the south-western countryside, but also our beautiful Mediterranean coastline. You'll enjoy ATC coverage throughout your flight!
See you tonight from 19z to 21z!
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!
Few cities are quite as similar and symbiotic as Zurich and Vienna; both are historic cities with scenic sights, rich cultures, daunting mountains and landmark airports. So, when the idea was proposed to pair these 2 titans of European aviation in a signature event, how could we possibly refuse? We’re glad to bring back our iconic "Zurich - Vienna Shuttle" on the 5th of May between 18:00z and 20:00z for an enticing return that is sure to please.Not only do these cities share much in the natural beauty and breathtaking charm, but so too do their airports. Both Zurich and Vienna boast a complex layout of dependent runways, complex procedures, steep descents and towering terrain that keeps even the most seasoned aviator on their toes. But fear not; our proficient ATCOs are eager to expertly guide you through the many dense and intricate airspaces typical of Alpine
airports.
If you’re looking for a challenging, high pressure route, lined with gorgeous mountains
and packed frequencies, then set your sights between Zurich and Vienna – if you’re brave enough.
Routings:
LSZH-LOWW: DEGES Z2 XEBIX N871 BADVI L725 INPUL DCT NEMAL
LOWW-LSZH: SOVIL SITNI BAGSI MATIG TRAUN KONIN L856 NEGRA
From 17z until 20z you can expect full coverage in the Hungarian airspace, including LHBP - Budapest, LHDC - Debrecen and LHSM - Sármellék/Hévíz-Balaton.
Grab a cup of tea or some snacks and plan for a great evening in the Budapest FIR.