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Manassas Madness

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Get ready for Manassas Madness, an evening of nonstop action at Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) and throughout the Washington D.C. airspace! Whether you're departing HEF, arriving from across the country, or exploring the surrounding airports, expect full ATC coverage and realistic operations. Pilots of all experience levels are welcome as we bring one of Virginia's busiest general aviation airports to life on the VATSIM network. You'll enjoy seamless service while navigating the complex and exciting airspace surrounding the nation's capital. Bring your favorite GA aircraft, business jet, or regional airliner and join the madness! File your flight plan, tune your radios, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of aviation excitement. The MADNESS begins at Manassas! From: 07/22/2026 23:00 To: 07/23/2026 02:00

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Midwest TRACON Tour: Great Lakes

The Chicago ARTCC and the Cleveland ARTCC are excited to proudly present a special Midwest TRACON Tour featuring the Great Lakes TRACON! Come join us for a beautiful evening along the shores of Lake Michigan as we explore all the state has to offer. The Great Lakes TRACON is divided in east and west areas under the jurisdiction of ZOB and ZAU respectively. The west area features Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids (KGRR) featuring commercial service by American, Allegiant, Southwest, Delta, United, and many other carriers. If you want a scenic view, look no further than Muskegon (KMKG), situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Further inland, Kalamazoo International Airport (KAZO) is a TRSA that serves Kalamazoo along with Battle Creek Executive (KBTL). On the east side, the state capital Lansing is served by Capital Region International Airport (KLAN), which has been in operation since 1926. Finally, the third busiest airport in the state can be found in Flint, at Bishop International Airport (KFNT). All this along with a slew of untowered fields, there is no shortage of places to fly with the top-notch ATC provided by ZAU and ZOB. All general aviation, IFR, and VFR operations and all skill levels are welcome. Surrounding facilities such as Great Lakes, FWA, and GUS will have ATC coverage as staffing permits. Midwest TRACON Tour: Great Lakes Monday July 27 2300z - 0200z Featuring: GRR, AZO, BTL, MKG, LAN, FNT

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A Wednesday Night in Charm City

Join us for "A Wednesday Night in Charm City" on August 5th, 2026, as we put the spotlight on Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): Maryland's busiest aviation gateway and a major hub serving the DC-Baltimore corridor. From 2300z to 0300z, pilots can experience the full spectrum of operations at this bustling field, from regional jets to widebody heavies. This is your chance to experience BWI fully staffed, a rare treat for an airport that sees a diverse mix of domestic and international traffic. Whether you're inbound from across the pond, heading down to the shore, or just passing through, come show some love to Maryland's premier aviation hub. So grab your crab cakes, file your flight plan, and get ready for a Wednesday night that's anything but crabby in Charm City!

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Party on Broadway, LIVE!

Stephen (SW) will be attending the event in person Join the virtual Memphis ARTCC for a party on Broadway, LIVE! **Event Field**: KBNA **Time & Date**: August 8th, 2026, 4-10 PM Central (2100-0300z)

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Metroplex Madness

Join ZFW as we staff the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. From the corporate traffic at Addison, to the Amazon Cargo at Alliance and the GA Traffic galore, the D10 has plenty to see!

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Windy City Wednesday

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

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The Great Lakes Slug Fest

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.

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Summer on the Lake

Labor Day weekend, the traditional end of another summer. For many, it's one last visit to the beach, one last cookout, one last day out at the state fair or a theme park before the kids go back to school and the football season begins. Come join Chicago and Minneapolis ARTCCs and enjoy one last sun-drenched afternoon on the shores of Lake Michigan! Featuring six scenic airports, come fly into breathtaking views and peaceful scenery and celebrate the end of another summer on the lake! Featuring: MKE, UGN, ENW, MKG, GRB, TVC Time: Sunday, September 6 1900-2300z

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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!**

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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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