HAPPY THANKSGIVING
On behalf of the Virtual Northwest Executive Staff we would like wish you and all your Families a very "Happy Thankgiving Holiday"
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
VATUSA Light up America
It's a shame that events often fail to provide pilots with an abundance of options. Typically they will feature only a couple airfields, and aviators will only have a couple city-pairs to consider if they want some stellar ATC service. Well on November 28th, you can forget about that problem.
VATUSA will be on this Friday from 2359 to 0400z. We are guaranteeing coverage from coast to coast, sea to sea, border to border, however you want to say it. The hardest part about this event: choosing where to fly. You'll only have four hours of guaranteed coverage, so make the most of it. Our recommendation: do something different. Don't take out the 737 for your classic bored milk runs. Load up a plane that you haven't tried in a while. Visit a part of the country that you haven't seen before. Whatever you do, you know you'll have coverage from VATSIM's best.
Be part of VATUSA's signature event and help us...
Light Up America
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
Fallin' into Fort Lauderdale
As the fall season settles in, join Miami ARTCC for "Fallin’ into Fort Lauderdale." This will be an evening of full ATC coverage at FLL, one of South Florida’s busiest airports. While the rest of the country welcomes cooler weather and changing leaves, Fort Lauderdale offers its own seasonal warmth and coastal charm. Come enjoy a fun and relaxed event that captures the spirit of fall aviation in the Sunshine State!
Event Fields: KFLL
Sunday, November 30th, 2025
1800-2200 EST | 2300z-0300z
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
Cold Start FNO
Bundle up and fire up those engines — it’s time for the Cold Start FNO!
Kick off Boston Virtual ARTCC’s annual 60-hour winter marathon with a frosty Friday night across the Northeast Corridor. From 0000 to 0400z (1900–2300 ET) on Friday, December 5th, the Boston (ZBW), New York (ZNY), and Washington (ZDC) ARTCCs will team up to bring you wall-to-wall coverage from New England to the Mid-Atlantic.
No featured fields this time — the skies are your playground. Whether you’re flying a quick shuttle hop, an east coast milk run, or a long-haul departure, expect full staffing, heavy traffic, and that signature Northeast energy.
Start your weekend right — with a Cold Start.
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Concurrently, ZBW will be hosting the 60 Hours of BVARTCC event. This is a one-of-a-kind ATC marathon event! Boston Center will be staffed continuously for 60 hours throughout the weekend in December. Please check the event posting for details.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
60 Hours of BVARTCC
Join us for this one of a kind ATC marathon event! Boston Center will be staffed continuously for 60 hours throughout the weekend in December. As part of this unique tradition, we will also be hosting Friday Night Operations (FNO) to kick off the first night of this amazing weekend. This is one of our favorite events and we look forward to talking to you all throughout the weekend of continuous ATC coverage.
There are no sign-ups or special actions required for pilots to participate: just connect and fly, any time you want, between 11:00am ET on Friday, December 5 through 11:00pm ET on Sunday, December 7. How many flights can you get in before the end of the night on Sunday?
Begins: Friday, December 5th, 11am ET (1600z)
Ends: Sunday, December 7th, 11pm ET (0400z)
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
Opposite Day in the Bay
Airports: SFO, OAK, SJC
Date/Time: December 6, 4-8pm PT
Date/Time (zulu): December 6, 2359z - December 6, 0400z
Opposite Day is Back! Join us for our 4th rendition of Opposite Day in the Bay. This is the time of the year when the weather gets weird, it's time to adapt. Fly the STARs only seen in the winter time, some new views to experience. Come and fly the Bay Area during the upside down day!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
Wednesday Night at DCA
Experience the intensity of "A Wednesday Night at Washington National" on December 10th, 2025! This event highlights the unique challenges of Washington Reagan National Airport (KDCA), the bustling commuter hub famous for its compact airspace and proximity to the nation's capital. From 2359z to 0300z, pilots can tackle the airport's signature obstacles—including converging runways, minimal separation, and dense traffic flows—while flying regional jets and narrow-body aircraft. This is your chance to navigate one of VATSIM's most demanding and rewarding environments with ATC support during the critical arrival and departure phases. Sharpen your precision flying skills and connect with the community during a high-paced evening in the iconic, confined skies of Washington D.C.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
FNO BRASIL
On Friday, December 12th, from 2200z to 0200z, VATUSA and VATBRZ proudly bring the legendary Friday Night Ops back to Brazilian skies!
Get ready to explore four of Brazil’s most dynamic airports:
São Paulo – Congonhas (SBSP): Tackle one of the world’s most challenging approaches, right in the heart of Brazil’s largest city.
Belo Horizonte – Confins (SBCF): Fly into this scenic gateway, surrounded by mountains and rich cultural heritage.
Campinas – Viracopos (SBKP): A major cargo and passenger hub, ready for all types of traffic.
Vitória (SBVT): A beautiful coastal destination with challenging approaches and stunning views.
Expect professional and friendly ATC from VATBRZ, ensuring smooth operations and an immersive Brazilian experience.
Don’t miss this special opportunity as FNO RETURNS TO BRASIL — fly through the diverse landscapes and vibrant airspaces that make Brazil an unforgettable aviation destination!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
Operation Good Cheer
This holiday season, the skies over Michigan come alive as the Cleveland ARTCC proudly presents Operation Good Cheer, featuring Oakland County International Airport (PTK).
Pontiac serves as the heart of this annual tradition, where the spirit of giving meets the excitement of aviation when pilots come together to deliver gifts to children and youth in foster care across Michigan. Join us as we fill the skies with holiday cargo, connecting PTK to destinations across Michigan and beyond. Whether you're delivering gifts across Michigan or flying cross-country, you will be welcomed with full ATC coverage and a warm holiday spirit.
Load up the sleigh, check your list twice, and get ready to spread joy across the network.
If you would like to learn more about this real world event, visit https://childandfamily.org/operation-good-cheer
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
Houston-Mobay Fever
This event brings you the best of two worlds, stunning big city lights, and small island reggae vibes. Enjoy full service from Houston to Montego Bay when we staff our airspace from 2359z-0400z on 12/13.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
Ski Country Sunday
Join ZLC and ZDV in a Sunday adventure in the Rocky Mountains. Visit some of the most beautiful and challenging airspace the US has to offer. Beware of steep approaches, and don't WRAP yourself around a tree. Featured airports are KASE, KEGE, KCPR, KGJT, KBZN, KJAC, and KSUN.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/26/2025
NASCAR Charters Event 38
Final Charter Event #38 of the 2025 NASCAR Season
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Can you believe we are at the end of the 2025 NASCAR Charter Season with the last Race for the Championship of the 2025 season. This week for the Championship race we are back out in Phoenix for Event 38 of the 2025 NASCAR Charter Season here at vNWA.
We will be flying out of our Hubs at MSP, DTW, MEM. PANC, EHAM, RJAA as well as our NASCAR Hubs in CLT and JQF into Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. (KPHX).
Our route numbers are NWA7000 - NWA7037 in our system and you can fly any route into KPHX and receive credit as well.
As always we will be awarding bonus hours to the top 3 pilots that fly the most routes and additional bonus hours for the pilot that achieves the best landing rate below -100 fpm.
Let's have a GREAT turnout for the last Charter Eevent race of the 2025 Season out in Phoenix!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 10/30/2025
NASCAR Charter Results
Event #37 Results of the 2025 NASCAR Season
No one participated in the past weekends Event 37 over in Martinsville.
Lets get ready for this weeks Event #38, the final race event of the 2025 Season back out in Phoenix Arizona beginning Thursday October 30th.
Routes will be in by 10 AM Thursday October 30th.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 10/30/2025
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 06/25/2025
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
SUPER BOWL Charter Results
SUPER BOWL 2025 CHARTER RESULTS
We had AWESOME results from the NFL's 2025 Championship Game Super Bowl LIX Super Bowl Charters here at vNWA.
We had 3 pilots participate flying 14 routes with a net profit of over 1.7 million dollars!
NWA1019 Gregory Knuth and NWA1223 Chris Schiesell both flew 6 routes each and will receive 15 bonus hours each and NWA1999 Robbie Suwary flew 2 routes and will receive 10 bonus hours.
Chris and Greg both had a few landing rates below -100 fpm but Chris had the best one at -9 fpm for the best landing rate below -100 fpm. and will receive an additional 15 bonus hours.
Congratulations Chris!
Thanks again Chris, Gregory, and Robbie for your participation and all 3 of you will be receiving an award for your participation in the vNWA Charters for the 2025 Super Bowl LIX.
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