VATSIM Founders Flights

Don Desfosse · « **on:** October 24, 2014, 02:38:05 PM »

All, I know the Founders who are flying around the USA for their annual USA tour would love some ATC online! Please get on and support their flights if you can!

Quote from: Mike Hayden

Don,

This Sunday the 26th, we'll be flying into KJFK from various parts of the country. I'll ( VATSIM10 ) be flying in from Bermuda, George ( VATSIM6 ) will depart Orlando, Harvey ( VATSIM5) will depart Minneapolis, Mike Bevington ( VATSIM327 ) departing from Savannah and Mike Jackson ( VATSIM 963 ) will be departing from Indianapolis. We're all inbound to KJFK. I depart at 7:50 P.M. and the other guys leave at similar times so that we all arrive at the same time. Hope you can work out some ATC for us as it would be great to interact with the membership. The schedule after that is that me and George will depart KJFK to Lima Peru and the others will depart for EGLL. Probably departing on Tuesday the 28th out of KJFK around 7:00 P.M. or 7:30 P.M.. Thanks much and look forward to your reply.

Mike Hayden

Don Desfosse · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2014, 07:54:05 PM »

Heh.... They didn't say anything this time but VATUSA's NORAD Command has spotted 2 VATSIM callsigns (6 and 10) inbound to KMIA, arriving just after 10pm. Don't be afraid to shoot them a note and say Thanks for VATSIM!

Don Desfosse · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2014, 09:31:03 PM »

Chatting with Mike Hayden right now. Got some more info on Founders flying in the USA, in case anyone would like to staff up for them.

[!--quoteo--][div class=\\\'quotetop\\\']QUOTE [/div][div class=\\\'quotemain\\\'][!--quotec--][02:47:34] VATSIM10: George and I depart MIA on Thursday night at 7:45 headed to JFK
[02:48:05] VATSIM10: The other guys inbound from newfounland too on thursday night. We should all arrive at the same time[/quote]

Just about a 3 hour flight, so 7:30-11pm Thursday would be a great time to have some ATC on the east coast, if anyone wants to work VATSIMxx callsigns. And don't be afraid to say, Thanks for VATSIM!

Don Desfosse · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2014, 07:44:32 PM »

Thanks for being on, tonight, Miami and New York!

Also, I've gotten some more info on future flights this month, in case anyone wants to work the Founders (just don't work them over ).

[!--quoteo--][div class=\\\'quotetop\\\']QUOTE [/div][div class=\\\'quotemain\\\'][!--quotec--]Don,

Here's the schedule for the upcoming VATSIM Founders flights. As you can see we're leaving out of JFK and all arriving at SFO but with different routes across the USA. We'll have 2 flying route 1 and 3 flying route 2. Departure times are not listed as of yet but I'll get them to you. We usually depart around 7:30 EST for each flight. Here's the routes: If you have any questions let me know. Thanks again.

Mike

P.S. We do have a flight tomorrow night Nov 6th. George and I are out of Miami to JFK. Harvey , Mike and Mike are leaving Newfoundland for JFK. I believe we all depart around 7:30 PM and should arrive at JFK at the same time. Good opportunity for the guys to work the Founders in.

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Trip Details

This trip will consist of four legs with the origin being KJFK and conclusion being KSFO. There will be a total of TWO route packages in use.

ROUTE PACKAGE 01*:

Trip Summary: KJFK - KCLT - KDFW - KABQ - KSFO

Leg01 - KJFK - KCLT - Depart TUE 11NOV14, TIME 2000EST/1900CST (0100Z 12 NOV)
Leg02 - KCLT - KDFW - Depart THU 13NOV14, TIME 1940EST/1840CST (0040Z 14 NOV)
Leg03 - KDFW - KABQ - Depart SUN 16NOV14, TIME 2000EST/1900CST (0100Z 17 NOV)
Leg04 - KABQ - KSFO - Depart TUE 18NOV14, TIME 1945EST/1845CST/1645PST (0045Z 19 NOV)

ROUTE PACKAGE 02*:

Trip Summary: KJFK - KDTW - KDEN - KLAS - KSFO

Leg01 - KJFK - KDTW - Depart TUE 11NOV14, TIME 2000EST/1900CST (0100Z 12 NOV)
Leg02 - KDTW - KDEN - Depart THU 13NOV14, TIME 1945EST/1845CST (0045Z 14 NOV)
Leg03 - KDEN - KLAS - Depart SUN 16NOV14, TIME 2000EST/1900CST (0100Z 17 NOV)
Leg04 - KLAS - KSFO - Depart TUE 18NOV14, TIME 1930EST/1830CST/1630PST (0030Z 19 NOV)[/quote]

Don Desfosse · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2014, 11:32:22 PM »

Received updated departure times; they are updated in the post above.

Don Desfosse · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2014, 11:07:00 AM »

Thanks to all who have been working our Founders over, er, I mean in and out, during their recent VATUSA tour!

Feedback:
[!--quoteo--][div class=\\\'quotetop\\\']QUOTE [/div][div class=\\\'quotemain\\\'][!--quotec--]Thanks for getting us the ATC. Had a GREAT ATC coverage last night out of SFO into PHX. The guys did an outstanding job. Didn't surprise me at all.. [/quote]

Here's the current itinerary for the next trip/legs:

VATSIM5, VATSIM6, and VATSIM963 Flights

Trip Summary
Note: Dates and Departure times are subject to change.

1. Trip 04/Route 1/Leg1
KSFO – KGEG: Date: SUN 23NOV14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (24NOV14) / 800p EST / 700p CST
2. Trip 04/Route 1/Leg2
KGEG – KCYS: Date: TUE 25NOV14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (26NOV14) / 800p EST / 700p CST
3. Trip 04/Route 1/Leg3
KCYS – KMSP: Date: SUN 30NOV14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (01DEC14) / 800p EST / 700p CST
4. Trip 04/Route 1/Leg4
KMSP – KROC: Date: TUE 02DEC14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (03DEC14) / 800p EST / 700p CST
5. Trip 04/Route 1/Leg5
KROC – CYQM: Date: THU 04DEC14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (05DEC14) / 800p EST / 700p CST
6. Trip 04/Route 1/Leg6
CYQM – KIAD: Date: SUN 07DEC14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (08DEC14) / 800p EST / 700p CST

Flights for VATSIM10 and VATSIM327

Trip Summary
Note: Dates and Departure times are subject to change.

1. Trip 04/Route 2/Leg1
KSFO – KPHX: Date: SUN 23NOV14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (24NOV14) / 800p EST / 700p CST
2. Trip 04/Route 2/Leg2
KPHX – KOKC: Date: TUE 25NOV14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0045Z (26NOV14) / 745p EST / 645p CST
3. Trip 04/Route 2/Leg3
KOKC – KMSP: Date: SUN 30NOV14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (01DEC14) / 800p EST / 700p CST
4. Trip 04/Route 2/Leg4
KMSP – KHSV: Date: TUE 02DEC14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (03DEC14) / 800p EST / 700p CST
5. Trip 04/Route 2/Leg5
KHSV – KTPA: Date: THU 04DEC14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0115Z (05DEC14) / 815p EST / 715p CST
6. Trip 04/Route 2/Leg6
KTPA – KIAD: Date: SUN 07DEC14
Scheduled Departure Time: 0100Z (08DEC14) / 800p EST / 700p CST

Don Desfosse · « **Reply #6 on:** December 02, 2014, 08:58:19 PM »

Got some feedback that the Founders have really been enjoying the ATC they've been getting. I see that there wasn't a ton on tonight, so I'm hoping maybe some folks will be able to turn out Thursday and Sunday nights. That said, they were glowing about how good their service was in ZME tonight. Great job, guys!

Ira Robinson · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2014, 12:45:50 PM »

Quote from: Don Desfosse

Got some feedback that the Founders have really been enjoying the ATC they've been getting. I see that there wasn't a ton on tonight, so I'm hoping maybe some folks will be able to turn out Thursday and Sunday nights. That said, they were glowing about how good their service was in ZME tonight. Great job, guys!

Were they thrilled with the quality of the service, or the quantity?? Just curious......

Don Desfosse · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2014, 02:15:49 PM »

Both, but moreso quality, to be honest!

Zachary Beard · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2014, 08:34:53 AM »

Had a good time when they departed PHX for OKC a week ago or so.

Brad Littlejohn · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2014, 12:12:25 PM »

Be sure to reserve a keg or two of Pepsi should Harv fly in. He'll love you for life!

BL.

Fred Michaels · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2014, 07:45:47 PM »

Quote from: Don Desfosse

Got some feedback that the Founders have really been enjoying the ATC they've been getting. I see that there wasn't a ton on tonight, so I'm hoping maybe some folks will be able to turn out Thursday and Sunday nights. That said, they were glowing about how good their service was in ZME tonight. Great job, guys!

To my knowledge they had coverage in and out of Tampa both days...

Don Desfosse · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:15:39 PM »

Sorry for the short notice, folks -- just got this note just now.

[!--quoteo--][div class=\\\'quotetop\\\']QUOTE [/div][div class=\\\'quotemain\\\'][!--quotec--]Hope this email finds you well. We're finished flying around the world but we're still in the USA finishing up our season. VATSIM10, VATSIM5 and VATSIM327 will be departing Green Bay and going to Rapid City. Departing at 8:00 P.M. East Coast time tonight. VATSIM6 and VATSIM327 will be departing Chicago and going to KOKC. Departing 8:00 also.[/quote]