Get ready to shine in the heart of Central Florida as our Sunshine Spotlight Series continues with a featured event at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL)!

Located just minutes from downtown Orlando, KORL offers a dynamic and fast-paced flying experience, blending business aviation, flight training, and general aviation traffic all within a compact and challenging airspace. With its close proximity to Orlando International (KMCO) and multiple satellite airports, pilots can expect realistic procedures, tight sequencing, and nonstop action.

Whether you're flying in for a quick hop or planning a full evening of operations, Orlando Executive provides the perfect setting to sharpen your skills. Expect detailed ATC coverage, authentic routing, and a lively environment that captures the essence of flying in one of Florida’s busiest regions.

Event Highlights:

-Full ATC staffing from Ground to Approach
-Realistic traffic flows and routing into Central Florida
-Ideal for both VFR and IFR pilots
-Opportunities for pattern work, short hops, or cross-country flights
-Scenic approaches over downtown Orlando

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Sunshine State spotlight—file your flight plan, tune your radios, and join us for an unforgettable night at Orlando Executive!

We are pleased to return for another Cross the Pond, this time following the fun eastbound on April 25th, 2026.

Cross The Pond is the largest and longest-running event on VATSIM (over 20 years). The event takes place annually, flying between the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean - alternating between Westbound and Eastbound every year. Hundreds of pilots light up the virtual skies, and dozens of controllers burn both ends of the candle to provide professional ATC service over the Ocean and the Continents.

Our teams of volunteers are already working in the background for this next edition, so we will be posting updates soon!

To keep in touch with news regarding the event, you can follow us on our social media and look for the hashtag #CTP26

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vatsimctp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vatsimctp

We also have a dedicated discord server, which is going to get busier as we approach show-day. To join us, head over to https://ctp.vatsim.net/discord and follow the instructions on your screen.

Grab some cheese curds and your favorite beverage and join us for a fine evening over America's Dairyland. Fly in and out of the bustling General Mitchell airport in Milwaukee, or take a trip up to beautiful Lake Winnebago to Wittman Regional Airport!

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 2300Z-0200Z

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)

The busiest airport in the Northwest is open for your traffic for four hours! Full staffing from the ramp to the sky will be ready to handle all of your traffic. Come fly over downtown seattle, and perhaps catch the Mariners playing on final! Fly in, fly out, and get enjoy a night of fun no matter what you fly.