NASCAR Charters Event 27
ROUTES ARE NOW UPLOADED
NASCAR CHARTERS EVENT #27
This weeks NASCAR Charters event 27 will be up in New Hampshire begininng Thursday August 20th through Sunday August 23rd.
The routes will be out of our normal Hubs of MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA and our NASCAR Hub in CLT. The routes will be flying into Manchester Boston Regional Airport. (KMHT) with route numbers NWA7001 - NWA7039.
As always we will be awarding bonus hours to the top 3 pilots flying the most routes.
Additional bonus hours will be giving to the pilot with the best landing rate below -100 fpm.
Lets have a Great turn out for this weekends NASCAR Charters Event 27 up in New Hampshire.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/19/2026
NASCAR Charters Results
Event #26 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season
We had Great results for the past weekends NASCAR Charters Event 26 over in Richmond. We had 3 pilots that participated flying 6 flights with a net revenue of over 480 thousand dollars.
Chris Schiessel led the way with 3 flights and will receive 15 bonus hours, NWA3000 Devin Caliri had 2 flights and will receive 10 bonus hours and NWA4010 Ingo Nickmann had 1 flight and will receive 5 bonus hours.
Chris Schiessel had the best landing of -66 fpm and will receive extra bonus hours for achieving a landing below -100 fpm
A big thanks to Chris, Devin and Ingofor their participation of event 26 of the 2026 NASCAR Charter Season.
We are headed back up to New Hampshire Event 27 beginning Thursday August 20th.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/18/2026
WINDY CITY Wednesday
Aug 19, 2026, 00:00Z - Aug 19, 2026, 23:59Z
Come one, come all, and fly into the beautiful Chicagoland area. Whether you are cruising down the FYTTE, or riding down the WYNDE, Chicago and Milwaukee will be staffed up on this fine Wednesday evening with some of the finest controllers the Midwest has to offer!
Featuring: ORD, MDW, PWK, MKE Time: Wednesday, August 19 2300 - 0200z
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/18/2026
Pioneering the Pacific
Aug 21, 2026, 23:00Z - Aug 22, 2026, 03:00Z
Featuring Portland (PDX), Seattle (SEA), Boise (BOI), Pocatello (KPIH), and Salt Lake City (SLC), enjoy the end of summer along Amtrak's historic Pioneer route. ZSE and ZLC will bring you coverage from 2300z-0300z, and from the Great Salt Lake to the Puget sound, there is something for everyone!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/18/2026
Banking on Charlotte
Aug 22, 2026, 23:00Z - Aug 23, 2026, 03:00Z
Home to many major banking companies, Charlotte began it's desire for shiny stuff back in the 1800s during the Carolina Gold Rush. From then on, the money industry slowly began to pickup until the late 1900s when a major banking boom caused many banks to find interest in the Queen City. From then on, Charlotte has been known for many of it's big name banks that tower above the city. Join vZTL for our SNO while we staff Charlotte (and Concord) as we are Banking on Charlotte!
Event fields: KCLT, KJQF
Times: 2300z-0300z
Date: 8/22/2026
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/18/2026
Sunshine Spotlight Series
Aug 24, 2026, 23:59Z - Aug 25, 2026, 02:00Z
The Sunshine Spotlight Series returns to North Central Florida with our weekly event at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)!
Serving the home of the University of Florida, GNV provides a welcoming mix of commercial airline, business aviation, flight training, and general aviation traffic. Whether you're arriving on a scheduled regional flight or departing in your favorite GA aircraft, pilots can expect realistic ATC services, efficient sequencing, and a steady flow of arrivals and departures throughout the event.
Located just northeast of downtown Gainesville, GNV serves as a vital gateway to North Central Florida and offers convenient access to destinations across the Southeast. The airport's combination of regional airline operations, corporate aviation, and nearby training activity creates a dynamic environment that's perfect for pilots of all experience levels. Whether you're flying a quick hop from another Florida airport or an IFR arrival from across the country, Gainesville offers an enjoyable balance of realism and manageable traffic.
Event Highlights:
Full ATC coverage from Ground to Center Realistic regional airline and general aviation traffic Ideal for IFR operations with published arrivals and instrument approaches Great access to nearby Florida airports for short regional flights A balanced mix of airline, corporate, and training operations
Whether you're bringing Gators home for the weekend or making a scenic hop across the Sunshine State, Gainesville is ready for you—file your flight plan and join the action!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/18/2026
Razorback Rendezvous
Aug 27, 2026, 23:00Z - Aug 28, 2026, 02:00Z
Whether you’re flying in for the Razorbacks’ next big game or just sharpening your skills in the pattern, there is plenty of ramp space for you. Join the virtual Memphis ARTCC for an evening of high-energy operations as we staff up the Razorback TRACON!
Event Area: Razorback TRACON (KXNA, KFSM, KASG, KROG, KFYV)
Time & Date: August 27th, 2026, 6-9 PM Central (2300-0200Z)
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/18/2026
The Great Lakes Slug Fest
Aug 28, 2026, 23:00Z - Aug 29, 2026, 03:00Z
It's a Great Lakes rivalry written in the box score, and now it's coming to the airways. The Cleveland ARTCC and the Toronto FIR invite you to fly the route between two of the AL East/AL Central's most storied franchises as the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays clash on the diamond. Pick your side: roar out of Detroit Metro on a short hop over Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, or push back from Pearson for a sunset run into the Motor City. Full ATC coverage planned on both sides of the border. Bring your A-game, first pitch is at 2300z.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/18/2026
Sunshine Spotlight Series
Aug 31, 2026, 23:59Z - Sep 01, 2026, 02:00Z
The Sunshine Spotlight Series returns to Central Florida with our weekly event at Sanford-Orlando International Airport (SFB)!
Located just northeast of Orlando, SFB serves as an important gateway to Central Florida, offering a unique mix of scheduled passenger service, cargo operations, business aviation, and general aviation traffic. Whether you're flying a low-cost carrier arrival, operating a corporate jet, or departing in your favorite GA aircraft, pilots can expect realistic ATC services, efficient sequencing, and a steady stream of arrivals and departures throughout the event.
With its long runways, spacious airfield, and proximity to Orlando's busy airspace, SFB provides an exciting environment for pilots of all experience levels. The airport's diverse operations, combined with nearby satellite airports and the surrounding Central Florida airspace, make for a dynamic flying experience. From regional and domestic airline flights to corporate traffic and cross-country GA adventures, Sanford offers the perfect balance of realism and variety.
Event Highlights:
Full ATC coverage from Ground to Center Realistic airline, cargo, corporate, and general aviation traffic Ideal for IFR operations with structured arrivals and departures Excellent access to nearby Central Florida airports for regional flights Complex surrounding airspace that rewards precise planning and communication
Whether you're bringing vacationers to Central Florida or departing on your next cross-country adventure, Sanford is ready for you—file your flight plan and join the action!
Join us on the 31st from 2359z to 0200z!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 08/18/2026
Updated Policy Manual
UPDATED POLICY MANUAL
The Executive Staff has updated and revised the Virtual Northwest Policy Manual. We would like for all the Pilots and Staff to download and read the updated Policy manual and respond that you have done so.
The Policy Manual is located in the Pilot Center under the "Downloads" section at the bottom of the page. This is a requirement for all active vNWA Pilots and Staff.
Please email me at mst_64@comcast.net that you have accomplished this request. There is a lot of information to stay compliant as well as our operation as a whole
There are some exciting changes ahead for vNWA so stay tuned for announcements in the near future that we believe will grow the VA again.
Thanks for your attention into this matter!
Mark S. Toler
Chief Executive Officer
Virtual Northwest Airlines
Posted By: Mark Toler on 07/15/2026
2026 NASCAR CHARTERS
"NASCAR CHARTERS 2026"
2026 CHARTER SEASON
It's that time of the year again and Virtual Northwest Airlines Operations is proud to announce the kickoff of the 2024 NASCAR Charter Season. Our Charters will run weekly during the Season starting the week Feb. 11th with the 2026 Daytona 500 race on Feb. 15th operating a wide variety of aircraft out of KMSP, KDTW, KMEM, EHAM, PANC, RJAA and our NASCAR Hub in KCLT & KJQF for the 2026 season.
Bonus hours will be awarded to the top 3 pilots with the most routes flown for these charters. We will continue with additional Bonus for this years 2026 NASCAR Season for the Pilots with the "Best Landing Rate" (below -100 ft./min.) each week as well.
So lets get ready to get these race fans back and forth to over 38 events and venues this 2026 Season.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/08/2026
vNWA Hub Tour 2012-2022
vNWA Hub Tour 2012-2022
Get to know your fellow pilots, and their airspace. There is no specified time to complete this tour, have fun with it and see what you get upon completion. Click the Operations tab at the top of the homepage and click on "Tours" to get started.
Be sure to leave a comment indicating a leg of the Tour when filing your PIREP so we can credit you with each leg of the Tour.
Posted By: James Bishop on 03/10/2026
Executive Flight Schedules
vNWA EXECUTIVE FLIGHT SCHEDULES
For anyone that would like to fly along with vNWA Executives, there are now tentative published schedules of vNWA Executives individual scheduled flights. These flights and times are tentative and subject to change. Feel free to contact the Executive for specifics if needed by clicking on the link below (KSTP Hub Website) or visit the KSTP Hub Website from the Hubs Tab at the top of the Homepage of the Website, to see when your Executives may be flying and you can join them.
So check out the schedules and fly with us .
(click on above link)
(updated 8/15/24)
vNWA Executives
Mark Toler - NWA1964 (TBA)
Chris Schiessl - NWA1223 (TBA)
Robbie Suwary - NWA1999 (TBA)
Posted By: Mark Toler on 02/26/2025
PANC Cargo Operations
"ATTENTION vNWA PILOTS - PANC IS OPEN FOR PILOTS "
Posted By: Mark Toler on 02/26/2025
Buffalo Hunt Tour
Join in as NWA pilots visit the Northwest Territory to hunt the elusive green Buffalo in its natural habitat. WWII Piston powered aircraft only, these aircraft will help you camouflage yourself and be inconspicuous while on the Buffalo's home turf.
Be sure to see all the routing details and sign up for this tour and others in our "Tours" section by clicking on the link below.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/27/2019
MAPLE LEAF TOUR
This tour is now "Active" and Pilots can sign up on the "TOURS" page under the "Operations" Tab on the Homepage of the website.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/20/2017