TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

Discovery Flight: VFR (Night Optional)

Briefing Date/Time: 21 September 2024, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Fixed Wing Light GA

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TPC Flight School invites you to attend our IFR FLIGHT PLANNING WORKSHOP.

All about Clearances

Briefing Date/Time: 18 September 2024, 8:00p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Elliot | TPC24

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: N/A

Slides: TBA

Video: TBA

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Discovery Flight: Day VFR

Briefing Date/Time: 17 August 2024, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Fixed Wing Light GA

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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

Helicopter Training Facility

Briefing Date/Time: 20 July 2024, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Riley

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Rotary

⚠️ Make sure you have read SOP

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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

KHUF - KSDF

Briefing Date/Time: 29 June 2024, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

⚠️ Make sure you have read SOP

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TPC Flight School invites you to attend our IFR FLIGHT PLANNING WORKSHOP.

In this workshop, we'll discuss how to plan a IFR route, using sectionals and flight planning software such as Skyvector or Navigraph. This will be a hands-on workshop, where you will plan IFR flight routes between several airports after instruction.

IFR Flight Planning Workshop

Briefing Date/Time: 19 June 2024, 6:30p EDT (23:30z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

Slides: HERE

Video: HERE

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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

KOCF-KTLH

Briefing Date/Time: 18 May 2024, 8p EDT (23:59z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

ATC: VATSIM

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

⚠️ Make sure you have read SOP

If you plan on flying this flight, indicate interest in Events channel on DISCORD.

TPC Flight School invites you to attend our VFR FLIGHT PLANNING WORKSHOP.

In this workshop, we'll discuss how to plan a VFR route, using sectionals and flight planning software such as Skyvector or Navigraph. This will be a hands-on workshop, where you will plan flight routes between several airports after instruction. To get even more practice, the route for the DISCOVERY FLIGHT on 18 May 2024 will NOT be given, you will only be given the departure and destination airports.

VFR Flight Planning Workshop

Briefing Date/Time: 15 May 2024, 7:30p EDT (23:30z)

Hosted by: Mike D | TPC1079

Internal Comms: Discord / Event Voice Channel

Aircraft: Light GA

Prerequisites: Prior to the workshop, please watch these two videos:

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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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

⚠️ Make sure you have read SOP

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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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

⚠️ Make sure you have read SOP

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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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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TPC Flight School invites you to our DISCOVERY FLIGHT. If you are new to flightsim and VATSIM, join us and experience realistic flight simulation and Air Traffic Control communications with TPC!

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

⚠️ Make sure you have read SOP

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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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