Events

The upcoming events for Indy Center.

VATUSA GA Appreciation Day 2026

**Sunday, September 13th 6:00pm-10:00pm EDT (2200z-0200z)** **VATSIM** - https://vatsim.net/ **VATUSA** - https://www.vatusa.net/ **The Pilot Club** - https://www.thepilotclub.org/ **Virtual USA Flying Club** - www.virtualusaflyingclub.org Join VATUSA in partnership with The Virtual USA Flying Club and The Pilot Club for General Aviation Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 13th! This year we’ll focus again on four different ARTCCs. You'll find multiple Class D and C airports staffed in Atlanta, Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Memphis ARTCCs from 2200-0200z. Hop into your favorite light twin, taildragger, or trusty Skyhawk and take to the skies on this special Sunday event! **Featured Airports by ARTCC: Atlanta ARTCC:** KBHM - Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport KCHA - Lovell Field Airport KGSP - Greenville Spartanburg International Airport **Cleveland ARTCC:** KBKL - Burke Lakefront Airport KCAK - Akron-Canton Regional Airport KYNG - Youngstown/Warren Regional Airport **Indianapolis ARTCC:** KLEX - Blue Grass Airport KLOU - Bowman Field Airport KSDF - Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport **Memphis ARTCC:** KGTR - Golden Triangle Regional Airport KHSV - Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field Airport KJWN - John C Tune Airport **Aircraft Selection:** For this event, we kindly ask that pilots fly general aviation propeller, turbo-prop, or private jets only. Keep the airliners at the gates for this one. VATUSA controllers will be ready to help you with all your VFR needs! **Special Note:** **On behalf of both the Virtual USA Flying Club and The Pilot Club, we’d like to thank those in advance who plan to participate in this great event. **As the network technology continues to improve, whether its VATSIM Velocity or the realistic CTAF program, the immersion for general aviation has never been better. Help us to grow general aviation on the VATSIM network by not only participating in this event, but throughout the year as well. The more general aviation on the network, the more realistic and fun VATSIM will be!**

Sep 13, 2026 at 22:00 UTC Sep 13, 2026 at 22:00 GMT+0

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Coca Cola Bottle Run

Started and continuing it's legacy in Atlanta, Coca Cola has been bottling it's drink since 1886. Through rapid expansion of this addicting drink, Birmingham had it's own major Coca Cola bottling and distribution company opened in 1902 which now sits right next to the airport. Help us on the night of the 17th as we run Coke products to and from Birmingham beginning at 7pm Eastern. See you then!

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Sep 17 at 23:00 UTC Sep 17 at 23:00 GMT+0

Pilot Club Fly-In Thursday: Dayton

TPC is planning to fly into KDAY for their twice monthly Fly-In Thursday event Pilots fly anything from piper cubs from a nearby field to 747s on a long haul TPC Time on Target: 0100z to 0200z - They do their internal brief at 0000z

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Sep 17 at 23:59 UTC Sep 17 at 23:59 GMT+0

The O'Hare Special

For the fifth year in a row, the Chicago ARTCC is ready to give you the most realistic O'Hare experience possible. Triple simultaneous independent approaches, 170 knots or greater to a 5 mile final, runway changes, and completely incomprehensible taxi instructions. For the optimal ground experience, we recommend the iniBuilds Chicago O'Hare scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator users.

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Sep 20 at 23:00 UTC Sep 20 at 23:00 GMT+0

September Standoff FNO

Join the virtual Memphis ARTCC and Indy Center for the largest freight fight of a lifetime: Prime Air vs FedEx. The busiest freight giants in North America are going head-to-head. From the iconic FedEx World Hub in Memphis to Prime Air's massive operation in Cincinnati, every departure, arrival, and number of packages delivered will count. Amazon invites you to compete on their team with their contract cargo airlines consisting of: Alaska Airlines (ASA), Atlas Air (GTI), Sun Country Airlines (SCX), and Air Transport International (ATN). FedEx maintains a smaller team of contract cargo airlines consisting of: Baron Aviation Services (BVN), and Mountain Air Cargo (MTN). So, who will win: FedEx's Memphis World Hub or the Amazon Air Hub in Cincinnati? Event Fields: KMEM, KCVG Time & Date: September 25, 2026, 2300 - 0300Z

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Sep 25 at 23:00 UTC Sep 25 at 23:00 GMT+0

Light Up ZDC

For one evening, controllers will be staffing airports throughout ZDC, creating countless opportunities to build a unique flight. Whether you're planning a scenic VFR trip, an IFR hop between regional airports, or a cross-country flight with the biggest stops, you'll find service covering the entire airspace. Skip you usual destination, explore somewhere new, and experience a side of ZDC you haven't seen before. File a flight plan, try a new route, and join us on September 27 from 2200z-0200z as we Light Up ZDC!

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Sep 27 at 22:00 UTC Sep 27 at 22:00 GMT+0

Flight of the Living Dead VI

This Halloween season, join the Cleveland ARTCC as we defend Pittsburgh as the living dead attempt to take over. Expect a night full of eerie skies, spooky vectors and a descent guaranteed to provide turbulence of the supernatural kind.

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Oct 29 at 23:00 UTC Oct 29 at 23:00 GMT+0