Delta Virtual Airlines Online Event - Honk 5: Dead Geese Honk No More!

Honk 5: Dead Geese Honk No More! - Saturday April 06 2024 19:00 ET - Saturday April 06 2024 23:59 ET

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AVAILABLE FLIGHT ROUTES

Route #1

Baltimore MD (BWI) - Detroit-Wayne County MI (DTW)

Route #2

Detroit-Wayne County MI (DTW) - Baltimore MD (BWI)

Route #3

Toronto ON Canada (YYZ) - Pittsburgh PA (PIT)

Route #4

Pittsburgh PA (PIT) - Toronto ON Canada (YYZ)

Route #5

Raleigh/Durham NC (RDU) - New York-La Guardia NY (LGA)

Route #6

New York-La Guardia NY (LGA) - Raleigh/Durham NC (RDU)

Flight Briefing

**Delta Virtual Airlines Online Event Briefing**

Honk 5: Dead Geese Honk No More!

Embark on an epic aerial adventure like never before as Boston Virtual ARTCC proudly presents the fifth installment of HONK! In this whimsical journey through the skies, we've seamlessly woven the iconic pirate theme into the tale of the Canadian Geese migration dubed - Dead Geese Honk No More!

Picture yourself on the evening of April 6th, 2024, as virtual aviators gather at event facilities steeped in maritime lore, featuring Boston Virtual ARTCC (ZBW), Washington Virtual ARTCC (ZDC), Virtual Cleveland ARTCC (ZOB), Virtual New York ARTCC (ZNY), Montreal Virtual FIR (ZUL), and Virtual Toronto FIR (ZYZ). Your aircraft becomes your ship, and the skies your vast, uncharted sea.

As you set sail into the virtual heavens, dressed in your finest pirate aviator regalia, you'll encounter challenges and surprises inspired by the legendary tales of the dead. The storyline deftly intertwines the mystique of pirates with the quirkiness of Canadian Geese, creating an atmosphere of suspense and laughter.

In this skyward odyssey, the thematic link between pirates and our honking companions will keep you on the edge of your cockpit. From evading virtual pirate skirmishes to navigating through "feathered" challenges inspired by the peculiar habits of geese, each twist in the journey promises both excitement and a touch of comedic relief.

The motto of the night is resoundingly clear: "Dead Geese Honk No More" - a playful reminder of the peculiar habits of these majestic creatures and a nod to the cinematic lore of Captain Jack Sparrow. This lively intersection of geese and pirates will add an extra layer of fun and unpredictability to your virtual flight.

The adventure commences at 1900 ET {2300z} with a virtual gathering at the designated control facilites. To avoid undue delays on your expedition, you are asked to balance out your home ports and explore the expansive airspace the Northeast has to offer. Take your virtual ships and soar into the skies, while navigating through challenges and surprises inspired by both pirate tales and the whims of our feathered friends. As the virtual sun sets on this fantastical journey at 2300 ET {0300z}, aviators will land with tales of high-flying adventure and laughter to share.

Join us on April 6th for an evening filled with camaraderie, unexpected twists, and a touch of feathered mischief. Let the combination of pirates and Canadian Geese transport you to a world where the sky is your canvas, and laughter echoes through the clouds. Clear skies, happy honking, and may your virtual wings carry you to the shores of unforgettable memories!

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Route 1:
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Baltimore MD (KBWI/BWI) -> Detroit-Wayne County MI (KDTW/DTW)

Flight leg: DL2480 Leg 2

Distance: 408nm

Estimated Time Enroute: 01:44

Planned Altitude: Westbound RVSM

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Route 2:
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Detroit-Wayne County MI (KDTW/DTW) -> Baltimore MD (KBWI/BWI)

Flight leg: DL1724 Leg 1

Distance: 408nm

Estimated Time Enroute: 01:35

Planned Altitude: Eastbound RVSM

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Route 3:
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Toronto ON Canada (CYYZ/YYZ) -> Pittsburgh PA (KPIT/PIT)

Flight leg: DVH7405 Leg 2

Distance: 222nm

Estimated Time Enroute: 01:05

Planned Altitude: Westbound RVSM

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Route 4:
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Pittsburgh PA (KPIT/PIT) -> Toronto ON Canada (CYYZ/YYZ)

Flight leg: DVH7405 Leg 1

Distance: 222nm

Estimated Time Enroute: 01:09

Planned Altitude: Eastbound RVSM

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Route 5:
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Raleigh/Durham NC (KRDU/RDU) -> New York-La Guardia NY (KLGA/LGA)

Flight leg: DL5763 Leg 2

Distance: 431nm

Estimated Time Enroute: 01:41

Planned Altitude: Eastbound RVSM

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Route 6:
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New York-La Guardia NY (KLGA/LGA) -> Raleigh/Durham NC (KRDU/RDU)

Flight leg: DL5763 Leg 1

Distance: 431nm

Estimated Time Enroute: 01:49

Planned Altitude: Westbound RVSM

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Event Credit Policy
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To receive event credit on your PIREP, the flight must meet the following minimum requirements:

-The flight must be flown online using VATSIM for 100% of the flight. Select long-haul events will have exceptions to this which will be described in the pilot briefing.
-The flight must be flown using ACARS.
-The route flown must match one of the routes listed above for the event.
-The entire flight, from takeoff to landing, must be flown within the scheduled time window for the event. If you are unable to land prior to the end of the event, please include a reason for this (ATC delay, weather, simulator issue, etc) in your PIREP remarks and limited exceptions can be made.

If you have any questions, please email events@deltava.org.

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NOTAMs
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(1) Contact DVA Dispatch for route planning assistance on the day of the event.

For real-world NOTAMs, check here: https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/

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Organizer Info
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This event was organized by Nathan Cox
Feel free to give feedback at Nathan_Cox@DeltaVA.org

This event briefing was automatically generated.

PARTICIPATING PILOT LIST - 5 PILOTS (EXPECTED TURNOUT - 4 PILOTS)

PILOT NAME

EQUIPMENT

VATSIM ID

FLIGHT ROUTE

DVA6374

Graham Ritz

B737-800

1049219

Toronto ON Canada (YYZ) - Pittsburgh PA (PIT)

DVA6576

Julien Paluku

A320

1082980

Raleigh/Durham NC (RDU) - New York-La Guardia NY (LGA)

DVA8657

Brian Kelly OLP

CRJ-900

1158376

Raleigh/Durham NC (RDU) - New York-La Guardia NY (LGA)

DVA10641

Jason Boche OLP

B767-300ER

1222909

Detroit-Wayne County MI (DTW) - Baltimore MD (BWI)

DVA12340

Marc Neal

B737-900ER

1300897

Baltimore MD (BWI) - Detroit-Wayne County MI (DTW)

LOGGED FLIGHT REPORTS - 4 FLIGHT LEGS

DATE

PILOT NAME

EQUIPMENT

FLIGHT NUMBER

FLIGHT ROUTE

04/06/2024

Graham Ritz

B737-800

DL6374 Leg 1

Toronto ON Canada (YYZ) - Pittsburgh PA (PIT)

04/06/2024

Julien Paluku

A320

DL6576 Leg 1

Raleigh/Durham NC (RDU) - New York-La Guardia NY (LGA)

04/06/2024

Brian Kelly

CRJ-900

DL8657 Leg 1

Raleigh/Durham NC (RDU) - New York-La Guardia NY (LGA)

04/06/2024

Jason Boche

B767-300ER

DL641 Leg 1

Detroit-Wayne County MI (DTW) - Baltimore MD (BWI)

Draft

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Held

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