FLIGHT SCHOOL
HOW TO FLY WITH THE TNFC
The Thursday Night Flight Club was developed to be a fun weekly event for those who may not want to join a VA with time and stipulations, but do want to fly with others on the VATSIM network with a pre-planned and organized set of routes and flights. We encourage our new pilots to enjoy the weekly flights either with the BRAVO 737 livery with the VATSIM with the letters BZN and callsign BISON or fly your own livery with the appropriate callsign.
Each flight begins around 0100z and last approximately two to two and a half hours. Variations from group flights and time-on-target flights keep each week interesting.
CONTESTS
Pilots are not obligated to participate in any contests to enjoy the Thursday Night Flight Club experience. However, pilots often enjoy the added opportunity to showcase their flight skills and win prizes!
POKER RUN RULES
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DM Charlie31 on Discord at START of flight advising you are participating in the run.
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DM Charlie31 on Discord at CONCLUSION of your flight to receive your card.
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The MASTER sheet will be pinned at the top of the Poker Run chat….
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Possible Poker Hands 1-Straight Flush; 2-Four of a Kind; 3-Full House; 4-Flush; 5-Straight 6-Three of a Kind; 7-Two Pair; 8-One Pair; 9-Nothing
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Present your Tally Sheet, then pick one card at a time, and lay it face up on the table. No duplicate cards can be used. Participants must draw an additional card if an identical card is drawn.
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If playing MORE than one hand, the participant must present the appropriate Poker Hand Tally Sheet to be marked BEFORE each card is drawn.
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In case of a tie, there will be a draw for High Card to determine the winner!
AT THE END OF THE YEAR, THE PLAYER WITH THE MOST WINS WILL RECEIVE A BRAVO 737 MERCH PACK and Amazon Gift Card for $50 USD. BRAVO 737, LLC reserves the right to end the contest at any time for any reason.
SCREEN SHOT CONTEST RULES
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Take as many screen shots as you'd like each week during your flight.
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Upload into the TNFC Screen Shot Channel on Discord.
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Every week, the winner will be announced and placed into a drawing.
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The more you enter and win, the more opportunities you have to be drawn at the end of the year.
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The winner will be drawn randomly from a hat before the last flight on Dec. 17, 2026.
AT THE END OF THE YEAR, THE PLAYER WITH THE MOST WINS WILL RECEIVE A BRAVO 737 MERCH PACK. BRAVO 737, LLC reserves the right to end the contest at any time for any reason.
BRAVO 737 and THURSDAY NIGHT FLIGHT CLUB RULES
OUR RULES
The following rules apply to both the voice channels and text channels at all times. Violation of any rule can result in a permanent ban from the Discord server.
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Be respectful of one another at all times.
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No political or religious discussions.
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No spamming or trolling.
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Please use English language only on the Discord server.
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Inappropriate language is prohibited.
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Make sure your nickname and avatar is not offensive.
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Keep discussions relevant to the respective channel.
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Mentioning the administrators, moderators, or a specific person without proper reason is prohibited.
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Linking to any harmful or illicit material such as viruses, IP grabbers, malware, copyrighted, or pirated software is strictly prohibited.
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You may not promote or advertise personal media content (YouTube channels, personal Discord servers, etc.)You may stream your flight in our public rooms and allow others to join in, fly and chat.
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Don't post someone's personal information without their permission.
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Don't pretend to know everything about aviation or flight sim, because you probably don't. But please do share what you do know in a positive way.
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Please remember we are all here to have fun, so let's do so and keep it that way.
NOTAM TO ALL PILOTS
The Thursday Night Flight Club is an opportunity for flight simulation enthusiasts to come together during a fixed time and enjoy flying online with others who value the experience and immersion of flying.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
HAVE FUN: We want all pilots to enjoy themselves. Although different in many ways, most love the ability to have guaranteed online immersion and the potential of VATSIM ATC. Please allow others to take the time in this friendly environment.
RESPECT OTHERS: There are always amazing photos, videos, take-offs, landings and weather. Respect others while they experience this in their sim. The TNFC has a specific Discord room to post videos and images to share with others.
SPEAK LIKE A PROFESSIONAL ON VATSIM: It's not real, but we want the ATC experience to feel as such. We ask all TNFC participants to be courteous to the volunteers on VATSIM as well as other pilots (TNFC participants and others) when speaking to the controllers. This is ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT if you are using a BISON call sign. We want to build a reputation of a professional and courteous organization. Your voice is our voice online!
VOICES FOR ALL ON DISCORD: One of the fun aspects of flying online is chatting with others "behind the scenes" on Discord. We encourage this comradery, but do request an equal and measured amount of conversation. Remember, many of our pilots are streaming and/or recording their flights to share with their audiences online. Vulgar, excessive or aggressive conversation will not be tolerated.
ENCOURAGE AND HELP OTHER PILOTS: There are different levels of experience flying during the Thursday Night Flight Club. Encourage and help other pilots who are earnestly making an effort to learn and better themselves in the flying hobby. We all started somewhere and showing "what you know" to someone who may, or may not have had the experience isn't the core of our community.
2026 TNFC SCHEDULE
WEEK/DATE | TRIP | BLOCK TIME | EQUIPMENT | TIMETABLE | EVENT TYPE |
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FEBRUARY | |||||
2/5 | TOT>KSJC | PILOT CHOICE | 737-800/A321 | FLY-IN KSJC FROM KBOS or KSEA | Super Bowl Fly-in |
2/12 | TOT>KLUV | PILOT CHOICE | 737-700/A320 | FLY-IN KLUV 0200-0230z | JOIN AVA: Love is in the Air Flight |
2/19 | HAAB>HTKJ | 2:10 | 737-900/777-200 | PB:0100z | Group Flight |
2/26 | KDEN>KSAN | 2:11 | 737-800 | POKER NIGHT #1 // PB: 0130z | TNFC Poker Run |
MARCH | |||||
3/5 | RJOO>RJNO | 0:50 | 737-800/A321 | FLY-IN TO RJOO 0200-0230z | Fly-in Group Departure |
3/12 | KDEN>KCOD | 1:10 | 737-600/700 | FLY-IN TO KDEN 0100-0130z | Fly-in Group Departure |
3/19 | TOT>EIDW | PILOT CHOICE | 737-800/800/900/A330/A350 | FLY-IN EIDW 0200-0230z | JOIN AVA: Kiss the Blarney Stone Flight |
3/26 | MZBZ>KHOU | 2:11 | 737-700/800 | POKER NIGHT #2 // PB: 0030z | TNFC Poker Run |
APRIL | |||||
4/2 | VNKT>VQPR | 0:45 | 737-600/700/A320 | FLY-IN TO VNKT 0100-0130z | Fly-in Group Departure |
4/9 | KATL>KJAC | 3:15 | 737-800/900/757 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
4/16 | TOT>KLAZ | PILOT CHOICE | 737-700/800/900 | FLY-IN TO KLAS 0200-0230z | JOIN AVA: Blow your refund flight |
4/23 | YMML>YBAS | 2:30 | 737-800/900 | POKER NIGHT #3 // PB: 0030z | TNFC Poker Run |
4/30 | KSFO>KSEA | 1:30 | 737-800/900 | FLY-IN TO KSFO 0100-0130z | Fly-in Group Departure |
MAY | |||||
5/7 | KDCA>KPWM | 1:45 | 737-600/700/A320 | PB: 0015z | JOIN AVA: 5th Annual Scott Dewoody |
5/14 | KDLH>KRSW | 3:30 | 737-800/900/777-200 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
5/21 | YBBN>YBCS | 2:00 | 737-800/777-200 | POKER NIGHT #4 // PB: 0030z | TNFC Poker Run |
5/28 | EVRA>LBBG | 2:25 | 737-600/700/800/A320 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
JUNE | |||||
6/4 | SBSP>SBFI | 1:00 | 737-600/700/A320/A321 | FLY-IN TO SBSP 0200-2030z | Fly-in Group Departure |
6/11 | TOT>KMCO | PILOT CHOICE | 737-800/900 | FLY-IN TO KMCO 0200-0230z | JOIN AVA: Schools Out for the Summer |
6/18 | LOWW>EGLL | 1:51 | 737-800/900 | POKER NIGHT #5 // PB: 0030z | TNFC Poker Run |
6/25 | NZAA>NZQN | 1:30 | 737-700/800/A321 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
JULY | |||||
7/2 | TOT>KIAD | PILOT CHOICE | 737-600/700/800/A320 | FLY-IN TO KIAD 0130-0200z | JOIN AVA: Celebrating the Fourth |
7/9 | SLLP>SLVR | 1:30 | 737-800/A321 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
7/16 | KBIL>KLAS | 2:15 | 737-800/900 | POKER NIGHT #6 // PB: 0030z | TNFC Poker Run |
7/23 | EVRA>EPGD | 0:55 | 737-600/700 | FLY-IN TO EVRA 0100-0130z | Fly-in Group Departure |
7/30 | EVRA>LBBG | 2:25 | 737-800/A321 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
AUGUST | |||||
8/6 | CYYZ>KLGA | 1:45 | 737-800/A330 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
8/13 | RKSI>RJTT | 2:10 | 737-800/900/777-200/A330 | POKER NIGHT #7 // PB: 0030z | TNFC Poker Run |
8/20 | TOT>MMUN | PILOT CHOICE | 737-800/900/777-200/A330 | FLY IN TO MMUN 0130-0200z | JOIN AVA: Last Run of the Summer |
8/27 | MMUN>MMVA | 1:45 | 737-600/700 | PB:0015z | Group Flight |
SEPTEMBER | |||||
9/3 | FACT>FAKN | 2:25 | 737-800/900/777-200 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
9/10 | KBOI>KMDW | 1:45 | 737-600/700/800/A319/A320 | POKER NIGHT #8 // 0130-0200z | TNFC Poker Run // JOIN AVA: Chicago Midway - root of the modern May Day/Labor Day |
9/17 | SBJU>SBGR | 2:37 | 737-800/900 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
9/24 | VECC>VABB | 2:47 | 737-800/900/777-200 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
OCTOBER | |||||
10/1 | RKSI>RJAA | 1:45 | 737-700/800 | FLY-IN TO RKSI 0100-0130z | Fly-in Group Departure |
10/8 | KDEN>KCMH | 1:30 | 737-700/800/A321 | POKER NIGHT #9 // PB: 0030z | TNFC Poker Run // JOIN AVA: Finding a New Airport for Columbus Day in Columbus, OH |
10/15 | ESSA>EKCH | 1:00 | 737-600/700/A321 | FLY-IN TO ESSA 0100-0130z | Fly-in Group Departure |
10/22 | YBTL>YBBN | 2:40 | 737-600/700/A321 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
10/29 | LKPR>LRTM | 2:00 | 737-800/A321 | PB: 0015z | Group Flight |
NOVEMBER | |||||
11/5 | KCLT>KMCO | 1:45 | 737-800/900/777-200/A330 | POKER NIGHT #10 // PB: 0100z | TNFC Poker Run |
11/12 | WORLD FLIGHT 2026 | TBD | 737-800 | TBD | TBD |
11/19 | KORD>KDEN | 2:10 | 737-800/900/A320/757/777-200 | PB: 0115z | Group Flight |
11/26 | TOT>KPYM | PILOT CHOICE | 737/800/A321 | THANKSGIVING BONUS // FLY IN TO KPYM 0130-0200z | TNFC Poker Run Bonus Hand Flight // JOIN AVA: It's Just a Rock |
DECEMBER | |||||
12/3 | PANC>PAKT | 2:10 | 737-700/800/A319/A320 | POKER NIGHT #11 // PB: 0030z | TNFC Poker Run |
12/10 | UUDD>UWKD | 1:00 | 737-600/700 | FLY-IN TO UUDD 0200-0230z | Fly-in Group Departure |
12/17 | KORD>KJFK | 2:05 | 737-700/800 | FLY-IN TO ENBO 0200-0230z | JOIN AVA: Holiday Shopping in the Big Apple |
WEEKLY BRIEFINGS
WEEK 1: FEB. 5, 2026
SUPER BOWL FLY-IN
PILOT CHOICE:
KBOS>KSJC or KSEA>KSJC
TOT: 0130--0200z
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to fly on VATSIM?
Yes, all flights must be conducted in real-time on the VATSIM network.
What is the BRAVO 737 Call Sign on VATSIM?
The official BRAVO 737 Call Sign is the word "BISON" and the number of your flight. For instance, your call sign would be "BISON 45" or "BISON 298" When filing your flight plan on the VATSIM network, you can utilize BZN plus your flight number. In the NOTES at the bottom of the plan, type: Callsign=BISON and your number.
Do I have to fly in the BRAVO 737 Livery?
No. We love to see a stampede of BISON, but feel free to fly in your preferred livery. If you have a custom livery you'd like us to share with others, submit it via the contact form on this page.
What type of aircraft can/should I fly?
Generally, we fly airliners such as the Boeing series or Airbus series. You can fly other aircraft, however, we have found it is difficult to maintain the constraints of time when flying either much faster or slower aircraft.
Where can I find the files I need?
Most of the additional files outside of Microsoft Flight Simulator or X-Plane can either be found in our Resources section or via the Flightsim.to or X-Plane Store websites.
Why can't I see accurate livery/model matching?
In order to see accurate livery/model matching, you must have the correct CSL files (X-Plane/xPilot) or VMR and aircraft files (MSFS2020/vPilot). We have tried to offer as many as we can, but if we have omitted an aircraft livery, or you'd like to add your own, please contact us here.
How long are each flight?
Each flight should last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
What if I'd like to choose the flight?
Just let us know. We are always interested in what others would like to fly.
I have a custom livery, may I share it with the group?
Yes, just contact us here and we will make arrangements to coordinate the download of the file.
What flight simulator may I use?
Generally, our pilots use P3D, MSFS2020, MSFS 2024 or X-Plane 11/12.
Is there a Discord Channel?
Yes, we have a Discord Channel found here.
FLIGHT RESOURCES
Download the appropriate resources for your flight simulation platform. We encourage pilots to download and install these files to increase the immersion experience of our Thursday night flyers! We fly exclusively on VATSIM Any questions, feel free to contact us. If you have a LIVERY or CSL file you'd like to share for download, please click here.