NASCAR Charters Event 22
Event #22 of the 2026 NASCAR Season
This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 22 Races of the 2026 NASCAR Season will be at 2 venues down in Atlanta and up in Salisbury Connecticut outside of Hartford beginning this Thursday July 9th running through Sunday July 12th.
Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into Hartsfield Jackson Intl. (KATL) and Bradley Intl. (KBDL)
The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037. Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KATL & KBDL as well and get credit for the flight.
As always we will be awarding bonus hours to the top 3 pilots with the most flights and additonal bonus hours for the best landing rate below -100 fpm.
Lets have a Great turn out for this Weekends Event 22 this weekend of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season down in Hot Atlanta and Hartford Connecticut.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 07/09/2026
The City in the Forest 2026
"Atlanta is known as the “City in the Forest” due to its lush tree coverage. With over 50% of the city being covered by trees, Atlanta has earned this nickname. This nickname was popularized by former Mayor William B. Hartsfield in the 1940s and 1950s, who often referred to Atlanta as the “City in the Forest” in his speeches and promotional materials."
The vZTL ARTCC invites you to join us online on July 11th as virtual controllers, from all over, join in person for our annual Live Event, "The City in the Forest"! From real flight strip printers, radar keyboards, and enroute sized TVs, many controllers go all out to simulate how the real controlling floor is run. As you fly in and around vZTL airspace, keep an ear out for other controllers talking in the background and the occasional "conflict alert" beeping.
We hope to see you soon around The City in the Forest!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 07/09/2026
VATVENTURE 2026
It's that time of year again! Chicago Virtual ARTCC presents our annual VATSIM tribute to EAA AirVenture, an annual air show and gathering of aviation enthusiasts held each summer at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One week before the real-life AirVenture, come join us on the virtual skies to fly the exact same approach procedures into Oshkosh. Get ready to rock your wings and land on the dots, and come join us for VATVenture 2026!
NOTAM and Pilot Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1079vdZyD4P3EowfCy9BQg-6-G4xmpQPxL5wG9nX4c-w
Reading this NOTAM prior to taking part in the event is required.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 07/09/2026
Little Rock Fly-in
The virtual Memphis ARTCC welcomes you to fly into the the heart of Little Rock, where the vibrant energy of Arkansas's capital city awaits. Whether you're drawn to the scenic bluffs along the Arkansas River or the rich culture and history that Little Rock has to offer, there is something for every pilot rolling into the Rock!
Event Field: KLIT
Time & Date: July 14th, 2026, 6-9 PM Central (2300-0200z)
Posted By: Mark Toler on 07/09/2026
Summer Cookout
As the days get warmer, it's time to get out those grills and cold drinks to help ease the hot days. From the satellite airports of Atlanta, ZTL invites you to join us on July 16th for our Summer Cookout. Enjoy a variety of food ranging from peach cobbler at PDK, lemonade at LZU, fries at FTY, and ribs at RYY. See you at the Summer Cookout!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 07/09/2026
Caribbean Island Getaway FNO
Start Time:
2359z
End Time:
0300z (July 18, 2026)
Featured Airports:
TJSJ – Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
TIST – Cyril E. King Airport (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Join us for the Caribbean Island Getaway Friday Night Operations (FNO) featuring San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ) and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (TIST). Pilots can enjoy scenic island-hopping operations across the Caribbean with full ATC coverage, short-haul flights, and challenging approaches between two of the region’s most popular destinations.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 07/09/2026
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 04/22/2026
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