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Dear All, During the past days, I have seen some double posts in this category and I decided to add this topic for your convenience. This board of the forum is a post-only board. This means that no one can answer to the topic you are posting. It is just used for your virtual airline's announcements. Posting topics which require others feedback is not that useful for the rest of the forum members cause they are not able to answer you. Also, each topic must be validated by a forum moderator prior shown to the public. So, if you can't see your topic, there is no need to worry about it or reposting it again. Just wait and a moderator of the forum will validate your topic.…
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On July 7th, the United States officially annexed the islands of Hawaii. Today, in 2013 - American Virtual is celebrating the annexation of these tropical islands (the start of acquiring them) into the United States of America. It's going down this July 7th; group event from Los Angeles (KLAX) to PHNL (Honolulu) All VATSIM rules apply, it's happening on VATSIM-W server and we're expecting nearly full ATC along the way. Happening at 1930z (19:30 zulu/UTC), come join us - hope to see you there. Fly in the American Airlines Livery. The preferred aircraft is the 767. Lets bring these big numbers to VATSIM network. *Rules and restrictions apply, please do n…
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Yes, its that time of year again, the final event and we think this one will put the cherry on the cake. We have had a great year here at Aeolus Alliance, not only did we open operations in July but all of our members have joined and helped make the alliance what it is now, probably one of the fastest growing alliances out there. After a fun filled year of events it was a difficult decision, we had to make this event really special for the time of year, and i think we have succeeded in this, seemingly impossible mission, we have come up with the best event of the year. Well, lets not put it off any longer, the final event of 2013 is LOWW - EFHK, or Vienna International …
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On April 10th 1976, Air France made its first commercial passenger flight with Concorde. That first flight took passengers from Paris to Rio via the Azores which later changing to Dakar. The stop in the Azores was needed so that Concorde could refuel. The aircraft used an astonishing 2 tons of fuel just to taxi to the runway (2% of its total fuel load) in Paris. Normal operations called for the two inboard engines to be shut down as the aircraft exited the runway after landing, to help save on fuel cost. In 2003 BA and Air France both announced they would stop flying the Concorde after 27 years of service. Lots of reason still float around today as to why it was retired. …
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London City Airport is the closest airport to Central London and has a single 4900’ long runway. Only multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft with special aircraft and aircrew certification to fly 5.5° approaches are allowed to conduct operations at London City and the largest aircraft which can be used at the airport is the Airbus A318. Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, April 23rd at 10h00edt (14h00z) and 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our April 2016 fly-in where we fly from Zurich (LSZH), heading northwest across the English Channel and fly into London City Airport (EGLC). This is an open invitation to all pilots…
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Telluride Regional Airport at an elevation of 9,078 feet above sea level, was the highest commercial airport in North America with scheduled passenger flights, until Great Lakes Airlines ended service in 2014. The runway is on a plateau and still dips slightly in the center, although the dip was more pronounced prior to a renovation in 2009. It can be a challenging but beautiful approach for pilots. During winter months, about 20% of the scheduled commuter airline flights end up diverting to other airports because of abruptly adverse landing conditions. When flying to the Telluride Regional Airport, pilots must be aware of unique issues impacting the airfield including h…
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For your summer vacation, why not visit the Canadian Maritimes on the east coast? Aside breath taking views and sights, do not forget that you can sample the best crab and lobster there is! Canadian Xpress® would like to invite all pilots and virtual airlines to join us with your favorite turbo-prop on Saturday, July 17th at 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our August 2013 fly-in where we will fly from from Sept-Iles (CYZV) to Moncton (CYQM) and then on to the jewel of the gulf of St-Lawrence: Iles-de-la Madeleine (CYGR). This is an open invitation to all pilots no matter what your flying experience to attend this Canadian Xpress® sponsored event that will be flown on the…
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AEOLUS Virtual Airline Alliance is pleased to announce an upcoming event! Join us August 31, 2013 for a group flight from Athens, Greece to Grace-Hollogne, Belgium or vice versa. Both destinations offer an exciting and diverse experience. Pilots may connect to either the VATSIM or IVAO networks and join other alliance members on a journey across Europe. Please see below for more detailed information. We hope to see you all there! Event Details Date/Time: Aug.31, 2013 with departures between 1000-2200utc. ICAO Pair: LGAV-EBLG/EBLG-LGAV Preferred RTE (LGAV-EBLG): ABLON UP20 ELPIS UN132 TALAS UM749 LONTA UL608 ABISO UY177 DEGUM UP735 VEKEN UQ303 BIRGI UT23 BEMKI UL607 S…
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Canadian Xpress was established on April 1st 2009 and was officially launched on September 4th 2009. As part of the ongoing celebrations leading up to the 4th of September, we will be running our August Fly-In at 2 different times of the day so that all pilots that are located world-wide can celebrate this historic event. Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, August 23rd at 10h00edt (14h00z) & at 20h00edt (24h00z) for our August 2014 fly-in where we will travel from our training center in Moncton Airport (CYQM) to our corporate offices in Montreal (CYUL). This is an open invitation to all pilots no matter wha…
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The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. There are locks at each end to lift ships up to Gatun Lake, an artificial lake created to reduce the amount of excavation work required for the canal, 85 feet above sea level. It takes 6 to 8 hours to pass through the Panama Canal. One of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, the Panama Canal shortcut greatly reduced the time for ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, enabling them to avoid the lengthy, hazardous Cape Hor…
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Back in early 2009 a close group friends and pilots found themselves without a virtual airline to call home. They could have just went and found a new one, but instead they decided to stick together and build a new virtual airline from the ground up and on September 4th, 2009 Canadian Xpress officially opened. Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, August 29th at 10h00edt (14h00z) and 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our August 2015 fly-in and help us celebrate our 6th anniversary where we fly from our training base in Moncton (CYQM) to our operational headquarters in Montreal (CYUL). This is an open invitation to all …
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Often referred to as the sixth Great Lake, Georgian Bay features more than 30,000 islands and 2,000 kilometers of shoreline. Georgian Bay's beauty is serene. Windswept pines, majestic towering cliffs, endless beaches and clear blue water all create a one of a kind destination. Parry Sound, the largest natural harbour on Georgian Bay, was named by Captain Henry Bayfield after Sir William Edward Parry, the Arctic explorer. Bayfield surveyed the 30,000 islands in the early 19th Century. This is a staging point for trips not only to your cottage nearby, but also for countless exploration possibilities of the beautiful French River and Muskoka areas. The Parry Sound Area Muni…
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Last month, we enjoyed some fun in the sun and sand. This month we are going to the extreme opposite and head to the land of ice and snow. This month, we are switching to cargo aircraft and following a Buffalo Airways route from Yellowknife (CYZF) to Norman Wells (CYVQ). The route is just under 400 miles and since it is cargo, we would like to see everyone operate a Cargo aircraft. To simulate the route even more, pilots are encouraged to operate the Douglas DC3 or the Hawker Siddeley HS.748 which are the 2 oldest aircraft in our fleet and require the most skill to operate in the cold environment of the Canadian North. Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots &am…
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For some places in the world the weather is warming up and spring is slowly starting to break free of winter’s grasp, if you live in the southern hemisphere. For those of us in the northern hemisphere winter is on its way. Already here in some places like Buffalo NY, it has seen 6+ feet of snow over a period of 3 days. This month, we are flying to the coldest airport in the world. Yakutsk Airport in Russia will allow you to experience what could be one of the chilliest travel hubs on the planet as the city is regarded as the coldest in the world. With the average temperature in January standing at around -39C (-38F). What makes this airport even stranger with its cold …
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There is no better way to spend Christmas then on Christmas Island as suggested by Franklin Duncan (CXA911). Kiritimati or Christmas Island is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands and part of the Republic of Kiribati. The island has the greatest land area of any coral atoll in the world and is well known for its world class bone fishing. It also has excellent bird watching and surfing opportunities. Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots and virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, December 21st at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our December 2013 fly-in where we will depart from Kona Hawaii (PHKO) and fly south to Kirimati (PLCH) which has a 6900 fee…
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Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport is Atlantic Canada’s principal full-service airport providing passengers and cargo clients with access to markets across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean Basin, and Europe. It’s the only airport in Atlantic Canada to offer Canada Customs services on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis, and U.S. preclearance. The Airport, a major economic generator valued at $1.26 billion to the provincial economy, welcomes over 3.5 million passengers annually; gives back through its Community Outreach Program and its Signature Partnership with Habitat for Humanity; and is an internationally recognized leader in customer service,…
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Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport is Atlantic Canada’s principal full-service airport providing passengers and cargo clients with access to markets across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean Basin, and Europe. It’s the only airport in Atlantic Canada to offer Canada Customs services on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis, and U.S. preclearance. The Airport, a major economic generator valued at $1.26 billion to the provincial economy, welcomes over 3.5 million passengers annually; gives back through its Community Outreach Program and its Signature Partnership with Habitat for Humanity; and is an internationally recognized leader in customer service,…
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Jackson Hole has become the home to many of the world's best skiers as the terrain is considered to be some of the most challenging in North America. In addition to the skiable terrain inbounds, there is an even larger area to be explored off-piste (out of bounds). These areas are accessed through marked gates by expert skiers/boarders who are equipped with avalanche safety gear. The terrain has not only attracted the top skiers in the world but also one of the leading ski film companies, Teton Gravity Research. Jackson Hole is home to one of the most well known expert ski runs in the world, Corbet's Couloir. Canadian Xpress® would like to invite all pilots to join us f…
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The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a loosely defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. According to the US Navy, the triangle does not exist and the name is not recognized by the US Board on Geographic Names. Popular culture has attributed various disappearances to the paranormal or activity by extraterrestrial beings. Documented evidence indicates that a significant percentage of the incidents were spurious, inaccurately reported or embellished by later authors. In a 2013 study, the World Wide Fund for Nature identified the wor…
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Over the last 5½ years, Canadian Xpress® has visited some of the most amazing airports around the world. From time to time, we are going to hold a Throwback event of some of our earlier flights, so those pilots who are new to the flight simulator world can enjoy our past adventures. However these events aren’t simply just a recycle version of old. New flight plans, updated charts and scenery have been added where possible, to show off new add-ons and changes to the airports. This month we are doing a Throwback event to November of 2012 and revisiting Paro which is the only international airport in Bhutan. The airport is located 4 miles from Paro in a deep valley on th…
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The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia are into its final days and final preparations for the closing ceremonies are being completed, getting ready to close off another historical event in Olympic history. The flags and well wishes are ready to be passed on to the next host city Pyeongchang South Korea, host of the 2018 winter games. Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots and virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, February 22nd at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our February 2014 fly-in where we are moving our fleet of aircraft from their staging area in Istanbul Turkey, to Sochi. Ready and waiting to help bring the thousands of athletes, coaches, media and oth…
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Montreal & Moncton FIRs invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join them on Thursday, February 7th between 19h00est-23h00est (00h00z-04h00z) on the VATSIM network and fly between the Quebec (CYQB) and Moncton (CYQM) on the Lobster Route. This event between Moncton (CYQM) and Quebec City (CYQB) is all about recognizing the fact that the maritimes export more then 3 billions dollars of Lobster each year around the world. Quebec City restaurants are among the lobster buyers. For this flight, they suggest small aircraft such as the Cessna 185, Beechcraft 1900 or any cargo prop that you may have. Scenery CYQB: http://www.okad.ca/cvq/scenes.php CYQM: http://www.fr…
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We start the New Year off with a return to one of the most talked about and enjoyed fly-ins we have done thus far. The trip in to Ketchikan Alaska is by far the favorite of everyone, who has been around Canadian Xpress over the last 6½ years. Ketchikan (PAKT) has no direct road access, nor does its airport. Passengers must take a 7 min ferry ride across the harbour to reach the airport. Along with its breath taking scenery, it’s every pilots dream to see. But don’t lose sight of what you’re doing, the terrain causes turbulence on arrival and departure, plus there are air taxis, and sea planes landing and taking off on the harbour, along with local bears and the odd…
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Last month, we enjoyed a nice -45°c landing in Russia, so this month we are going to warm things up a bit. Starting in the city of brotherly love in Philadelphia and home of the Liberty Bell, we are getting away from the cold of winter into the warmth and tropical air of Caribbean Sea to Nassau in the Bahamas where the weather is a steady +27°c all winter long, so don’t forget your sunscreen. Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, January 24th at 10h00est (15h00z) and 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our January 2015 fly-in where we fly a 2 hour flight that will take us from Philadelphia (KPHL) to Nassau (MYNN). T…
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After a festive Holiday season, we are kicking off the New Year in a fashionable way at the Niagara Ice Wine Festival. From January 10th to the 26th, an eventful list of activities are underway from the wineries to satisfy the most discriminating palate with great food and of course, the most unique wine the Niagara peninsula has to offer: Ice Wine! Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots and virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, January 25th at 21h00est (Sunday 02h00z) for our January 2014 fly-in where we are chartering aircraft for these wine lovers as we will depart from St-Hubert (CYHU) and fly straight to St-Catharines/Niagara District airport (CYSN). Cho…
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This month, we are flying some of the most popular European vacation destinations in the Mediterranean Sea! The history of the Mediterranean region is crucial to understanding the origins and development of many modern societies. Canadian Xpress® would like to invite all pilots and virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, July 13th at 10h00edt (14h00z) for our July 2013 fly-in where we will fly from Djerba Tunisia (DTTJ) to Tivat Montenegro (LYTV) and then on to wonderful Skiathos Greece (LGSK). Join us for hot summer fun in the Mediterranean! This is an open invitation to all pilots no matter what your flying experience to attend this Canadian Xpress® sponsored event…
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The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man that was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world. The event was part of the FIM Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship during the period 1949–1976 before being transferred to the United Kingdom after safety concerns. Today the Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy is the most demanding road race in World. Run on a 37 mile public road course in a time trial format. No other motorcycle race is held on such a challenging track. A Mountain Course with its seemingly never-ending series of bends, bumps, jumps, stone walls, manhole covers a…
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Anyone who is a fan of all things that fly, has probably watched The Discovery's Channels series called Mighty Planes. The 5th episode of their second season which aired in the middle of June was on the Boeing 737-200 operated by Nolinor Aviation based out of Montreal Mirabel airport. The show covered the operation of the 737-200 as it traveled from Mirabel to Val-D'Or, here it loaded up cargo for the giant mining company Agnico Eagle for transport to their Meadowbank mine in Nunavut. For this month's fly-in we wanted to recreate that route, however its 3+ hour flight that puts it outside our target flight time for these events. Furthermore, Meadowbank is a private airp…
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Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Burj Khalifa is the tallest artificial structure in the world, standing at 2,722 feet, almost 1,000 feet higher than the CN Tower. Burj Dubai holds many world records, most notably the building with the most floors (163), highest occupied floor (1,923 feet), highest outdoor observation deck (124th floor at 1,483 feet) and obviously, highest elevator installation. Canadian Xpress would like to invite all pilots & virtual airlines to join us on Saturday, July 23rd at 10h00edt (14h00z) and 21h00edt (Sunday 01h00z) for our July 2016 fly-in where we will visit this amazing feat of engineering by departing from Heydar Aliyev Internat…
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FlightSimCon is the annual flight simulator show and convention for all of us simmers. This year it’s being held at the New England Air Museum at Bradley Airport just outside of Hartford CT in Windsor Locks. All the big manufactures will be there at this year’s event including Aerosoft to Saitek to name a few. This month’s fly-in is going to take place during the event in to Bradley airport. VATSIM and Boston Virtual ATC will have exhibits at FlightSimCon, so there is a good chance our fly-in will be shown live at the event. To add to the realism for this event. The departure airport for this fly-in is from your home airport as you select when connecting to VATSI…
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