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Events / vZDC Regional Night ft.FDK and HGR

« on: December 20, 2024, 08:01:20 PM »

Finish up your last minute Christmas shopping with ZDC! Come join us for some last minute Holiday festiveness, and explore the northern end of the ZDC ARTCC. Enjoy snow capped mountains (hopefully) and spend that holiday bonus at the Hagerstown Outlets, or at the many artisans and small shops in downtown Frederick. Whether you fly in from outside the region and land here, or hop between the two featured fields, hopefully our holiday cheer will rub off on you.

Featured field: FDK,HGR

December 23,2024 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2359z - 0300z

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Events / Re: vZDC Live

« on: October 24, 2024, 12:04:41 AM »

Since ROA is a smaller airfield, we also have staff-up LYH and RDU as well. Virtual pilots are welcome to fly in between 1900 and 2300 local time. We look forward to seeing you online this Saturday during our annual live event in Vinton, VA!

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Events / vZDC Regional Night ft.KORF

« on: October 03, 2024, 03:42:38 PM »

Join us on October 8, 2024 for VFR night featuring KORF,KPHF. Controllers will staff up as many positions as possible to support VFR flights in to and out of KORF.

October 8,2024 | 7pm - 9pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z

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Events / [12/14/2024] Never Dull at Dulles

« on: July 23, 2024, 11:58:06 PM »

Mark your calendars for December 14, 2024, as vZDC ARTCC proudly presents our annual "Never Dull at Dulles"! From 2300z to 0300z, immerse yourself in an evening of high-intensity virtual aviation at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Expect comprehensive ATC coverage throughout the event, from ground operations to en-route services, ensuring a professional and seamless experience for all participants. Whether you're a commercial pilot, a tug operator, or flying a general aviation aircraft, there's a place for you in the bustling skies of Dulles.

Featured field: IAD

December 14,2024 | 7pm - 11pm Eastern | 2359z - 0400z

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Events / [12/21/2024] Never Dull at Dulles

« on: June 27, 2024, 08:54:39 PM »

Mark your calendars for December 21, 2024, as vZDC ARTCC proudly presents our annual "Never Dull at Dulles"! From 2300z to 0300z, immerse yourself in an evening of high-intensity virtual aviation at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Expect comprehensive ATC coverage throughout the event, from ground operations to en-route services, ensuring a professional and seamless experience for all participants. Whether you're a commercial pilot, a tug operator, or flying a general aviation aircraft, there's a place for you in the bustling skies of Dulles.

Featured field: IAD

December 21,2024 | 7pm - 11pm Eastern | 2300z - 0300z

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Events / vZDC Regional Night ft.RDU and FAY

« on: June 11, 2024, 12:03:43 AM »

Join ZDC for our regional night featuring the Fayetteville and Raleigh-Durham airports. Whether you want to come visit the US Army Airborne and Special Operations museum, visit the Lemur Cetner in Durham, or drop your college students off for their Fall semester at UNC, our expert controllers will make sure your service into and out of these airports is top-notch.

August 6,2024 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z

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Events / vZDC Regional Night ft.ORF and PHF

« on: June 11, 2024, 12:00:48 AM »

Please join VATSIM vZDC for an immersive virtual experience as you navigate the airspace around KORF and KPHF. Engage with realistic air traffic control scenarios guided by our dedicated controllers, ensuring an interactive experience for all participants. Immerse yourself in the distinctive ambiance of each airport, depicted with meticulous virtual detail that captures the essence of Norfolk and Newport News. From lively terminals to the intricacies of air traffic, enjoy the excitement of arriving and departing from these pivotal aviation hubs. Whether you're a seasoned VATSIM pilot or new to virtual flying, VATSIM vZDC Regional Night promises an unforgettable adventure in the virtual skies.

July 18,2024 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z

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Events / [09/22/2024 2030- 2330z] vZDC Foxhunt 2024

« on: June 08, 2024, 10:23:18 AM »

Oh no! A top-secret shipment delivery of 3 crates has gone all wrong… the crates from a shipment were dropped at the wrong locations due to a miscommunication, and you've been recruited to help find them. The crates are located at airports within the Washington DC ARTCC and have somewhat outdated tracking beacons in them. By flying to any field within the ARTCC area, pilots may check the "tracking receivers" for these crates. The signal trackers are only good enough to provide an 8-point cardinal direction (N, NE, E, SE, etc.) and a signal strength indicator (strong, moderate, weak). A pilot who lands at the field where a crate is located will be considered to have retrieved it. Local authorities and airport managers have strict instructions not to give out the details of the shipments/crates as they are top secret. It’s up to you to save the day!

Sept 22,2024 | 1630 - 1930 Eastern | 2030z - 2330z

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Events / [09/14/2024 2330- 0330z] vZDC Foxhunt 2024

« on: May 08, 2024, 01:32:48 AM »

TBD on info and fields

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Events / Re: vZDC Annual Cherry Blossom Fly-In 2024

« on: March 23, 2024, 02:45:50 AM »

The event is a week away. We are also opening up IAD and BWI as arrival fields or diversion fields. Please plan extra fuel and pack your patience as the event will be busy and we MIGHT go into holding. Be patience and nice with the controllers might go a long way. vZDC is looking forward to hosting traffic into DCA to enjoy the Cherry Blossom Washington DC offers.

If you're flying into BWI, please have up-to-date scenery as default MSFS Asobo doesn't have rwy 33L.

If you're flying into IAD, please have the latest AIRAC as we're transitioning into new STAR. If you're unable to comply with the new STAR or don't have it, please advise the Potomac Controller on initial contact.

Thank you

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News / Re: Indy Center Appoints a new DATM

« on: March 17, 2024, 02:09:16 PM »

Congrats Krikor.

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Events / vZDC regional right ft.ACY

« on: March 12, 2024, 11:54:36 PM »

Come fly into the heart of the gambling world on the East Coast, Atlantic City (ACY). Whether you like craps, poker, blackjack, or just playing the slots, you're sure to find what you desire at any one of our casinos here. Or maybe you've already blown the kids' college fund and need to head back home.ZDC controllers will be staffing up positions to provide coverage for incoming/outgoing or just through traffic. Bring your favorite jet or GA to join the fun or just to donate the the electricity cost to the casinos. COME ON DOWN

April 15,2024 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z

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Events / [26 Apr 2024 2300-0300z] Appalachian (chem)Trails FNO

« on: February 18, 2024, 12:13:26 PM »

Please come join us for an unforgettable Friday Night Ops event as we embark on an Appalachian Adventure! This event will showcase a series of airports nestled within the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains, including Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), Tri-Cities Airport (TRI), McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW), Tri-State Airport (HTS), Blue Grass Airport (LEX), Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO), and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

Pilots will have the opportunity to traverse the picturesque landscapes of the Appalachian region, navigating through valleys and over ridges, while experiencing the unique challenges that come with flying in this terrain. Our professional Air Traffic Controllers will be on hand to provide professional and realistic ATC services, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all participants.

This will be a good breakaway from your usual jetliners and dust out your helicopter, GA, and Biz-Jets to explore the beauty of nature.

April 26, 2024 | 7pm - 11pm Eastern | 2300z - 0300z

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Events / Re: [2/23/2024] Parkway Power FNO

« on: February 13, 2024, 01:30:11 PM »

Friendly reminders from your local Washington ECs

If you're using the default BWI MSFS scenery, you will notice runway 33L/15R is missing. Please
use the freeware MSFS

https://flightsim.to/file/955/baltimore-washington-international-thurgood-marshall-airport

or latinVFR

https://secure.simmarket.com/latinvfr-kbwi-baltimore-washington-intl-msfs.phtml

Thank you kindly

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News / Re: ZTL has a new EC!

« on: February 09, 2024, 11:57:15 PM »

Congrats. Pleasure to work with you in future events selection.

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