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TPC Flight Ops team and VATUSA invites you to join Friday Night Operations group flight. Let’s honor The Dream by joining our friends in the ZTL ARTCC.
KCLE-KATL(Airliners/Bizjets)
KJAX-KATL (GA)
Date/Time: 17 January 2025, 8p EST (01:00z)
Host: Stuart | TPC73
ATC / Level: VATSIM / Experienced Pilots
VATSIM Event Link: HERE
Internal Comms: TPC Discord /Event Voice Channel
Suggested Routing (Airliners/Bizjets): KCLE CAVVS4 APE HLRRY ONDRE1 KATL
Suggested Routing (GA): KJAX BRSTL1 BAXLY LAIRI LARZZ JJEDI3 KATL
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Airliners plan to depart the familiar sights of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE) fade behind you as you taxi onto the runway, the roar of your airliner's engines filling the air.
With a final wave to the ground crew, you lift off into the clear blue sky, leaving behind the bustling city and its industrial heart. The sprawling suburbs of Cleveland shrink below, replaced by the rolling hills and farmlands of Ohio. The air is crisp and cool, with the scent of pine and earth filling the cockpit.
As you climb to cruising altitude, the landscape below transforms into a patchwork of forests, lakes, and rivers, dotted with the occasional small town or city. The flight path takes you southeast, passing over the Appalachian Mountains, their peaks shrouded in mist.
Below, the landscape becomes increasingly mountainous, with the forests giving way to rugged peaks and valleys. GA and slower aircraft plan your flight from Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL), the excitement builds as you taxi down the runway.
The lush landscapes of Florida give way to the sprawling urban environment of Jacksonville, with the St. Johns River winding its way through the city. The air is warm and fragrant, filled with the scent of the nearby ocean. Once airborne, you climb to cruising altitude, and the view transforms into a patchwork of green fields and forests.
The flight path takes you northwest, offering glimpses of the southeastern United States' diverse terrain. You may spot the occasional lake or river, reflecting the sunlight as you soar above.
As you approach Atlanta, the skyline begins to emerge on the horizon, characterized by its iconic skyscrapers and the bustling activity of one of the busiest airports in the world.
The descent into KATL is smooth, with the vibrant cityscape sprawling below you. The aroma of southern cuisine and the energy of the city fill the air as you prepare to touch down, ready to explore the rich culture and history of Atlanta.
See you in the virtual skies!
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