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KNUW to KMWH

Briefing Date/Time: 27 April 2024, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

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KVMC - KMKY (Night Optional)

Briefing Date/Time: 23 Mar 2024, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

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KCHA JILIS T398 RESTS KGSP (RNAV - 151 NM)

OR

KCHA V311 NELLO V415 PELAM KGSP (non RNAV - 191 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: 24 Feb 2024, 8p EDT (01:00z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

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KFOK - CMK - KSWF - 20N

Briefing Date/Time: 20 Jan 2024, 8p EDT (01:00z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

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Helicopter Operations Workshop #2: KSFW

Briefing Date/Time: 13 Jan 2024, 2p EST (19:00z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079 & Ben

Training Course: HERE

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Pilot’s Discretion (G2 or R22 Helicopter suggested)

Training Course: HERE

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Helicopter Operations

Briefing Date/Time: 2 Dec 2023, 2p EST (19:00z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079 & Ben

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: G2 or R22 Helicopter suggested

Training Course: HERE

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IFR OPS

Briefing Date/Time: 18 Nov 2023, 8p EDT (01:00z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

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KBAF - KLEB

Briefing Date/Time: 23 Oct 2023, 8p EDT (2359z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

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X21 -  KSUA  (~95 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: RESCHEDULED TO: 30 Sep 2023, 8p EDT (2359z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

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KPDX-KPSC (156 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: 26 Aug 2023, 8p EDT (2359z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

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2W2 -  KDYL  (~102 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: 22 July 2023, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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KLOL - KWMC - KBAM   (110 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: 24 June 2023, 8p EDT (2359z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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KMDW - KMLI (126 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: 20 May 2023, 8p EDT (0100z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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KFOK - KGON - KHYA  (121 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: 29 Apr 2023, 8p EDT (0100z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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KCXY- KELM  (120 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: 25 Jan 2023, 8p EDT (0100z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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KBTR - KMOB (151 NM)

Briefing Date/Time: 21 Jan 2023, 8p EDT (0100z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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KFOK - KGON - KHYA

Briefing Date/Time: 17 Dec, 8p EDT (0100z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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KBVI-KERI (79NM Direct)

Briefing Date/Time: 19 Nov, 8p EDT (0100z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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KTME - KACT (128nm Direct)

Briefing Date/Time: 22 Oct, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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Supported by the Pilot Club

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Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you haven't got what it takes yet? Then this is the program for you!

At busy airports, or events, it can be a little tricky to learn and get used to the pace. To help overcome that VATSIM created the First Wings events, dedicated to helping pilots get used to the phraseology, the procedures, and what is expected of them.

EVRA-EKCH (1400z-1600z departures)

OR

UKBB-EPWA (1600z-1800z departures)

More details and to book a slot: HERE

NOTE: This event is hosted by VATSIM. You must register at above link.

Date/Time: 9 Oct 2022

Hosted by: VATSIM

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Flight Voice 2 Channel

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KBAF - KLEB

Briefing Date/Time: 24 Sep, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

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Supported by the Pilot Club

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Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you haven't got what it takes yet? Then this is the program for you!

At busy airports, or events, it can be a little tricky to learn and get used to the pace. To help overcome that VATSIM created the First Wings events, dedicated to helping pilots get used to the phraseology, the procedures, and what is expected of them.

VATSIM First Wings: Caribbean VFR Island Hopping

What better place to take everything at a more leisurely pace than the Caribbean! This VFR event will be held within the Juliana TMA airspace. Pilots can attempt the super exciting and challenging approaches into St. Barths (TFFJ) and Saba (TNCS), or try to hit the infamous Maho Beach on approach into Princess Juliana (TNCM). In total there are 6 airports available to practice your skills at!

While the two larger airport receive regular Air Traffic Control (ATC), the smaller airports are only receive Aerodrome Flight Information Services (AFIS). Documentation on all local operations, mandatory reporting points and the differences between ATC and AFIS operations is available at the links below. Please familiarise yourself with them.

Juliana VFR & AFIS Manual: https://vats.im/julianavfr
Juliana VFR & AFIS Checklist: https://vats.im/julianavfr-checklist

Airports receiving Air Traffic Control (ATC):
TNCM - Princess Juliana
TQPF - Anguilla

Airports recieving Aerodrome Flight Information Services (AFIS):
TFFJ - St. Barths
TFFG - Grand Case
TNCS - Saba
TNCE - St. Eustatius

To assist controllers in planning, we ask you to please book a flight. The slots do not have a departure or arrival airport associated with them, nor is there any predetermined departure time. You may fly between any of the 6 listed airports at any point.

More details and to book a slot: HERE.

NOTE: This event is hosted by VATSIM. You must register at above link.

Date/Time: 11 Sep 2022, 2p EDT (18:00Zulu)

Hosted by: VATSIM

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Flight Voice 2 Channel

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Supported by the Pilot Club

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Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you haven't got what it takes yet? Then this is the program for you!

At busy airports, or events, it can be a little tricky to learn and get used to the pace. To help overcome that VATSIM created the First Wings events, dedicated to helping pilots get used to the phraseology, the procedures, and what is expected of them.

More details and to book a slot: HERE.

NOTE: This event is hosted by VATSIM. You must register at above link.

Date/Time: 6 Aug 2022, 10pm EDT (7 Aug 2022, 02:00 Zulu)

Hosted by: VATSIM

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Flight Voice 2 Channel

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KMLB

Briefing Date/Time: 27 July, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Adam V

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

NOTES: TBA

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Supported by the Pilot Club

Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you haven't got what it takes yet? Then this is the program for you!

At busy airports, or events, it can be a little tricky to learn and get used to the pace. To help overcome that VATSIM created the First Wings events, dedicated to helping pilots get used to the phraseology, the procedures, and what is expected of them.

This month’s edition will be in Asia. There will be a city-shuttle, one between Vietnam and Malaysia. More details HERE.

NOTE: This event is hosted by VATSIM. You must register at above link.

Date/Time: 9 July 2022, 1200-1600 Zulu

Hosted by: VATSIM

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Flight Voice 2 Channel

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KGSP

Briefing Date/Time: 1 June, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Elliot J & Adam V

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

A/C: Light GA

NOTES: If you are new to VATSIM, flight training, or just want to brush up on the basics, join us for our monthly discovery flight in association with the upcoming TPC Flight School.

On June 1st @ 23:59Z we will take a trip to Greer, South Carolina. Where we will focus on the fundamentals of flight all pilots should know. We will start with a 15 min weather & flight briefing. Feel free to ask any questions during the brief or the event itself.

We will be heading to KGSP - class C airport, located about 70NM to the west of Charlotte, NC. Details for this airport can be found here: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KGSP and in the SE chart supplement: https://aeronav.faa.gov/Upload_313-d/supplements/CS_SE_20220324.pdf

ATC staffing for this event will be provided by our partners at ZTL.

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TPC invites you to participate in our WATCH PARTY hosted on TPC YouTube channel. Join TPC YT stream as folks from Flight Simulation Association and Boston ARTCC discuss the aircraft automation management and ATC.

WEBINAR: Aircraft automation management

Date/Time: 26 April 2022, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: FSA & Boston ARTCC

LIVE STREAM: HERE

In this live session, airline pilot, CFII, and virtual air traffic controller Krikor Hajian offers practical tips on automation management for flight simulator pilots. With a specific focus flying complex airliners "single pilot" in busy, online ATC environments, the seminar will cover specific examples of when automation can help reduce workload and improve precision, along with times it's best to decouple or disconnect the automation entirely.

Agenda:
1. Levels of automation
2. Autopilot and Flight Director Interaction
3. Specific Examples: downwind arrival, RNAV departure, and a real-world approach into SYR
4. Tips and Tricks
5. Q&A

Presenter Bio:
Krikor is a Regional Airline First Officer and CFII with experience on the CRJ, DC-3, and numerous general aviation aircraft. Alongside his real flying experience, Krikor is an air traffic controller with Boston Virtual ARTCC on VATSIM. He has presented numerous pilot proficiency and training seminars in the online aviation world, including Boston Virtual ARTCC's "Ground School" webinar series.

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