FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: August 28, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1: KCLT>KBHM
Leg 2: KBHM>KBFM
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 25: THE TIDE IS ROLLING
Week 25 is sponsored by our friends at SKY BLUE RADIO. Visit them at http://www.skyblueradio.com.
Thursday Night Flight Club is deep in the mid-Atlantic. After a busy arrival into Nashville and a telling approach into Charlotte, they will go deeper into the heart of the southern belly of the continental U.S. Pushing back at 0015z in Charlotte Douglas International (KCLT) the first leg of our trip will be to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM). There will be a quick turn around and leg 2 will take our pilots to a somewhat tricky approach on the Gulf Coast into Mobile International Airport (KBFM).
NOTAM to PILOTS: There is a lot of FREE SCENERY AVAILBLE. Please make sure you check the flight page for possible new downloads!
If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 25. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: August 21, 2025 (0115z-0145Z)
Leg 1: TOT KBNA
Leg 2: KBNA>KCLT
FREE MSFS DOWNLOADS
WEEK 24: SMOOTH SOUTHERN SOUNDS
After the incredible bonus week, our Thursday Night Flight Club is headed toward the southeast. Pilots will choose their own origin airport, but must arrive to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) between 0115 and 0145z. After a quick turn, pilots will then depart Nashville approximately 20 minutes after arrival and fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT). A bit of re-positioning week, The Thursday Night Flight Club will be on track to continue down the United States Easter Seaboard eventually enjoying the fall amongst the Gulf Shores and Florida coastline.
NOTAM to PILOTS: If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 24. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: August 14, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1:MMVA>MHTG (RNP North Approach RWY 02)
Leg 2: MHTG>MRLB
FLIGHT DIFFICULTY LEVELS
Flight difficulty is based upon the approach procedure, traffic, terrain and technical knowledge needed to take-off, fly and land the aircraft. One Bison Chip is Easy and Five is the most difficult
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
BONUS WEEK #4: MACK'S BDAY ADVENTURE!
Our BONUS WEEK #4 is a HIGHLY TECHNICAL first leg. The Thursday Night Flight Club pilots will be departing Villahermosa International Airport (MMVA) at 0015z. They will be flying to Toncontin International Airport (MHTG). The approach selected will be the RNP North Approach for runway 02. This approach is notorious for being a difficult approach as pilots are task with making a circle-to-dog leg approach around the city center, high terrain all guided by visual cues on the ground. The final dog leg turn to the left provides little room for error as pilots must scan the ground for a gray five-story building before making their last turn line up with runway 02. Here are two videos showing the approach:
Nighttime approach in X-Plane (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFSK7hAjoZ8)
Dusk Approach in MSFS 2020: https://youtu.be/fXNzeOicy-o?si=NJWKdDatztM0r62H
The second leg of the flight will be a departure from Toncontin (MHTG) after a refuel headed to Liberia International Airport (MRLB). Although the departure out of Toncontin is a a little tricky, the approach into Liberia is a standard approach.
NOTAM to PILOTS: IT IS IMPORTANT YOU DOWNLOAD THE FREE SCENERY FOR MHTG IN ORDER TO USE THE LANDMARKS OF THE GRAY BUILDING TO ALIGN FOR APPROACH. It can be downloaded here directly: https://flightsim.to/file/61134/mhtg-toncontin-intl-airport
If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for our fourth Bonus Week. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: August 7, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1:KCMH>KDSM
Leg 2: KDSM>KSTL
FREE MSFS DOWNLOADS
WEEK 23: FAIR SWEET FAIR
Although the temps are still warm, the Iowa State Fair is opening this week and our own Captain Drum has requested a flight celebrating his home state's Fair opening! So, the TNFC is headed to Des Moines International (KDSM) departing from last week's final leg of John Glenn International (KCMH) in Columbus, Ohio.
Once the pilots have arrived in Iowa and enjoyed some fried corn and other Iowa State Fair favorites (a 15-minute break between legs), Leg 2 will fly to Lambert International (KSTL) in St. Louis, Missouri. This will be our final stop for this week.
NOTAM to PILOTS: If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 23. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: July 31, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1:KPIT>KACY
Leg 2: KACY>KCMH
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 22: BETTING ON FRIENDSHIP 777
Week 22 and our pilots are are BETTING ON FRIENDSHIP 777. They will begin the first leg at Pittsburg International Airport (KPIT). At 0015z pilots will begin pushback for their destination of Atlantic City International Airport (KACY) in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. After rolling the dice and refueling, crews will then fly the second leg of the flight to John Glenn International Airport (KCMH) just 15 minutes outside of downtown Columbus, Ohio.
NOTAM to PILOTS: There is a lot of FREE SCENERY AVAILBLE. Please make sure you check the flight page for possible new downloads!
If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 22. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: JULY 24, 2025
Leg 1: TOT (0115-0135z) KJFK // Leg 2: KJFK>KPIT
FREE MSFS DOWNLOADS
WEEK 21: TRAFFIC. TRAFFIC. TRAFFIC.
This week, the Thursday Night Flight Club is flying the first leg as a Time-on-Target (TOT) route to John F. Kennedy International (KJFK) between 0115z and 0135z.. That means, pilots may choose their origin city, but must arrive no earlier than 0115z and no later than 0135z.
Once all members of the TNFC have landed, they will have a 15 minute stop and turn before departing KJFK for Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT). Pushback from KJFK estimated at 0155z for an estimated arrival at KPIT by 0335z.
NOTAM to PILOTS: If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 21. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: July 17, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1: KALB>KPQI
Leg 2: KPQI>KBTV
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 20: THE MAINE PLAN TO THE MOON
Over the past twenty weeks, the Thursday Night Flight Club has traveled from Hawaii, through Alaska, down the west coast, across the Southwest, Midwest and now is approaching the northeastern most state in the Union, Maine. Our pilots will plan pushback departures from Albany International (KALB) in Albany, New York at 0015z. The first leg of this week's flights is up to Presque Isle International Airport (KPQI) in Presque Isle, Maine.
Once refueled and ready to go, the group will then fly to a BRAVO 737 favorite and hometown of Charlie 31's co-pilot Alice Moon, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) in Burlington, Vermont.
NOTAM to PILOTS: If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 20. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: JULY 10, 2025
0015z: KSDF>KDTW // KDTW>KALB
ROUTE DETAILS
WEEK 19: PLANES AND CARS ABOUND
We are back on 2025 Thursday Night Flight Club Route Map and headed from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) to Detroit Metro Wayne (KDTW) airport in Detroit Michigan for our first leg of the Thursday Night Flight Club flight. Pushback from KSDF will be 0015z.
Once refueled and ready to go, during the second leg of Week 19, the group will then fly to Albany International (KALB) in state capital of New York as they club begins their destination on their east coast tour of the United States.
NOTAM to PILOTS: If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 19. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: July 3, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1: KBOS>KPHL
Leg 2: KPHL>KDCA
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE WEEK!
LET FREEDOM RING!
After a challenging approach into Little Rock last week, our pilots are ready for some smoother skies. Hopefully, they will find it as Week 18 has them flying from Little Rock (KLIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) on the first leg of the Thursday Night Flight Club flight.
Once refueled and ready to go, the group will then fly to the home of state of Muhammad Ali, widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all times. In one of his famed interviews, Ali claimed he would fly like a butterfly and sting like a bee, so Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) is our final destination.
NOTAM to PILOTS: If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 19. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: JUNE 25, 2025
TIME-ON-TARGET: KPVD 0200-0230z
FLIGHT SPONSOR:
A very special thank you to Sky Blue Radio for sponsoring the Thursday Night Flight Club this week. Please make sure you check out their website at: http://www.skyblueradio.com
BONUS WEEK 3: A PROVIDENCIAL FLIGHT
This week we are celebrating the 2025 FSExpo being held in Providence, Rhode Island by the Flight Simulation Association. The event begins this Friday, June 27. Additionally, our flight this week is sponsored by our great friends at Sky Blue Radio (http://wwww.skyblueradio.com) - Thank you! Pilots this week will have a time-on-target flight into Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (KPVD) between 0200-0230z. Pilots are encouraged to not only choose an appropriate airport from which to depart, but also listen to Sky Blue Radio while in flight via the organization's app, Discord or online via their website. As always, we suggest you maintain a high-level of professionalism on the VATSIM network as we anticipate heavy traffic into KPVD.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for this third BONUS WEEK! Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: June 19, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1: KLIT>KMSY
Leg 2: KMSY>KSDF
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 18: THE BUTTERFLIES AND THE BEES
After a challenging approach into Little Rock last week, our pilots are ready for some smoother skies. Hopefully, they will find it as Week 18 has them flying from Little Rock (KLIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) on the first leg of the Thursday Night Flight Club flight.
Once refueled and ready to go, the group will then fly to the home of state of Muhammad Ali, widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all times. In one of his famed interviews, Ali claimed he would fly like a butterfly and sting like a bee, so Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) is our final destination.
NOTAM to PILOTS: If you are flying and using DISCORD and VATSIM, please make sure you have set-up your PTT bindings to you your calls are heard on the correct channel, not through your DISCORD, STREAMS, RADIOS, etc, If you have any questions concerning these settings, please connect with Chief Pilot Tony V. or Admin Craig S.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 18. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: JUNE 7, 2025
0015z KSTL>KCVG // REFUEL KCVG>KLIT
WEEK 17: RETURN TO THE DIRTY SOUTH!
Our flight this week sends the Thursday Night Flight Club toward the deep south of the United States. During week 17, pilots will depart Lambert International Airport (KSTL) in St. Louis, Missouri and head to a pivotal airport right on the cusp of the Mason/Dixon line, the Norther Kentucky/Cincinnati International Airport (KCVG). A hub for DHL, this important destination is home to many regional carriers.
After a quick refuel, the pilots will then fly to Bill and Hilary Clinton International Airport (KLIT) in Little Rock, Arkansas. The first steps toward our southern leg of this years flight planning.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 17. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: June 5, 2025 (0130-0215z)
Leg 1: TOT to KDSM
Leg 2: KDSM>KORD
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 16: CHI-TOWN FUN
After a great partner fly-in last week, the Thursday Night Flight Club will continue to explore the great American Midwest with a Time-on-target flight into Des Moines International (KDSM). Pilots should arrive between the time window between 0130 to 0215z.
After a deplane, refuel and programming, the crew will then fly from Des Moines, Iowa to one of the nation's busiest airports, Chicago O'Hare International (KORD) in Chicago, Illinois. The bright lights of Michigan Avenue will welcome our pilots with grand skyscrapers, delicious Chicago-style pizza and open arms of Midwest hospitality.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 16. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: May 29, 2025
TOT KMSP (0100-0200z)
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
WEEK 15: THE BREAD BOX IS CALLING
Week 15 is our Partner Fly-in with The Pilot Club sponsored by Sky Blue Radio. Pilots joining the fly-in shall plan on arriving at Minneapolis, St. Paul International Airport (KMSP) between 0100-0200z. This event will include full air traffic control provided by VATSIM. We are grateful for The Pilot Club for their continued support and partnership. We encourage all BRAVO 737 pilots to fly with the BISON callsign this week to showcase our support of TPC.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 15. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: May 22, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1: KELP>KOKC
Leg 2: KOKC>KMCI
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 14: CROSSING THE RED RIVER
If you have been flying our routes over the past four months, you may have found yourself in the heat of the Mexican-American border in El Paso, Texas. Week 14 directs our pilots to fly across Texas and over the Red River to Oklahoma City. With a block time of just under two hours, our pilots will be excited to land at the recently renamed Oklahoma's busiest airport, OKC Will Rogers International Airport (KOKC).
After a deplane, refuel and programming, the Thursday Night Flight Club will then make a much easier flight from Oklahoma City to North Kansas City, Missouri as they approach Kansas City International Airport (KMCI). Our pilots will smell the sweet aroma of KC Barbecue as they land and approach the jetway!
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 14. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: May 17, 2025
Leg 1:0015z KPHX>ABQ
Leg 2: ABQ>KELP
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
WEEK 13: IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE
Week 13 of the Thursday Night Flight Club finds themselves flying above the southwestern desert of the United States. Coined, "It's Getting Hot in Here," the flight club will leave Phoenix Sky Harbor International (KPHX) and head to Albuquerque, New Mexico's International Sunport (KABQ). Departing from Phoenix at 0015z the crew will catch the darkness of a sunset as they fly eastward
After a refuel, the crew will then continue their trip in the warm climate as they fly to El Paso, Texas (KELP) for their final leg. A critical stop in the midst of the wide open spaces in the Lone Star state, the journey to El Paso sets all pilots up for next week's trip north of the Red River.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
Pilots may fly any appropriate type of aircraft and livery desired. Please make certain one chooses an aircraft suited for the weekly mission. Custom liveries can be downloaded on both the official BRAVO 737 Community Discord and resources area.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 12. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: May 9, 2025 (0015z)
Leg 1: ENTC>ENBR
Leg 2: ENBR>EKCH
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
BONUS WEEK #2: SOARING ABOVE SCANDANAVIA
IT'S BONUS WEEK! This is the Thursday Night Flight Club pilot briefing for our second BONUS WEEK of the year. The crew is headed north and SOARING ABOVE SCANDINAVIA! If you participated in BONUS WEEK #1, you know these are designed to break the potential monotony of flying domestically each week within the United States.
There are six BONUS WEEKS throughout 2025. Pilots flying this week will set-up for leg 1 departure at Tromsø Airport, Langnes (ENTC) at 0015z on May 9, 2025. A difficult airport during the best of seasons, pilots will find themselves faced with potential shifting weather patterns, the unknown changing weather conditions of Norway and strong winds created by the spring air heating the wintry northern peninsula. The crew will fly to their first destination, Bergen Airport Flesland (ENBR) and find stunning views and additional weather challenges as they arrive.
Above: Video of Approach by "Dutch Pilot Girl" into ENTC
After a 15-minute refuel the crew will then depart from Norway's Bergen Airport and fly to the final destination for leg 2, Copenhagen Airport Kastrup International (EKCH). Denmark's capital city, Copenhagen services the region as well as acts as a major hub for the northern European routes.
A few additional reminders to pilots flying this week. There are a few free and paid additional sceneries for MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024 and X-Plane 11 and 12. We have posted several on this page for MSFS 2020. Please also check all weather and charts prior to departure; both SBFI and SBRJ offer specific challenges, so ensure you are familiar with the charts for both. does require additional third-party scenery.
In addition, please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for our second Bonus Week. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: May 1, 2025
Leg 1:0015z KJAC>KDEN
Leg 2: KDEN>KPHX
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
WEEK 12: AMONGST THE TETONS AND BELLS
During Week 12, the Thursday Night Flight Club finds themselves in high altitude amongst some of the greatest scenery in the United States. Departing from Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) at 0015z the crew will see the looming Grand Tetons as they jet south toward Denver International Airport (KDEN). A major hub and sixth busiest airport in the world, DIA offers long runways and wonderful vistas of the Maroon Bells and lower foothills.
After a refuel, the crew will then head for warmer temps at they leave Denver and fly to Phoenix, Arizona and land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (KPHX). A critical connection airport for many domestic carriers, Phoenix offers a challenge landing with the thermals and temps heating up.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 12. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: April 24, 2025 (0010z)
Leg 1: KBOI>KGPI
Leg 2: KGPI>KJAC
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 11: IN THE MIDST OF CALI
We are one-fifth of the way through our 52-week TNFC season! Week 11 provides some much needed western Rocky Mountain beauty as our pilots recover from the trip to Las Vega last week. Beginning at 0010z, our pilots will begin departing Boise International/Gowan Field (KBOI) on the way to Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana (KGPI). A secluded and majestic destination, our crew will have a short 30-minute stop before they head to their next destination.
From Kalispell, Montana (KGPI), the flight of aircraft will fly down to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and land at Jackson Hole Airport. A particularly tricky approach at night, our pilots will need to watch for the hills and slopes as well as the deceptive valley approach. If successful, our crews will be welcomed by the Grand Tetons of Wyoming!
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 11. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: Apr. 10, 2025
Leg 1:TOT 01:30-0200 KLAS
Leg 2: KLAS>KBOI
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
WEEK 10: GAMBLING ALL THE (POTATO) CHIPS
Week 10 of our Thursday Night Flight Club invite pilots to choose their own departure airport with a Time-on-Target arrival time at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada (KLAS) between 01:30 and 0200z. Pilots are encouraged to time their flights to arrive within that window of time for the first leg.
The second leg of the flight will depart no later than 0250z from KLAS to Boise Air Terminal/Gowan Field. The night time departure from Las Vegas coupled with the unique Rocky Mountain approach into Boise, Idaho is sure to make many poker faces cringe.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 10. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: April 10, 2025 (2359z)
Leg 1: KSFO>KONT
Leg 2: KONT>KPHX
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 9: IN THE MIDST OF CALI
During the ninth week of our 2025 TNFC schedule, pilots will depart from San Francisco International (KSFO) and fly down to Ontario International Airport (KONT). The airport in located only five miles west from downtown Los Angeles. A stunning arrival including scenic mountains and a tight approach entry.
Once refueled, pilots will depart from Ontario (KONT) and fly the vast desserts of the southwest to Phoenix Sky Harbor (KPHX). This flight will be the terminal flight for this series of legs in the Thursday Night Flight Club.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. There are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 9. God's speed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: Apr. 3, 2025
Leg 1: KPDX>KRNO
Leg 2: KRNO>KSFO
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
WEEK 8: OFF TO THE PACIFIC COAST
Pilots flying this week during the Thursday Night Flight Club, WEEK 8 will experience the west coast of the continental United States in, "Off the Pacific Coast." Departing Portland International Airport (KPDX) at 23.59, the pilots will actually head on an eastbound departure toward Reno-Tahoe International (KRNO). Known for the incredible scenery and mountainous terrain, pilots will enjoy this first leg for certain.
Once the pilots have deplaned and refueled, they will all converge on the second destination of Leg 2 at the famed San Francisco International Airport (KSFO). This often-busy popular west coast destination sits amongst several other international airports as well as a bustling downtown, tourist locations and of course, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. Please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 8. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: March 27, 2025 (2359z)
Leg 1: PILOT CHOICE: CYXS>KSEA OR CYXS>KPAE
Leg 2: KSEA/KPAE>KPDX
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 7: OUR ORIGIN STORY BEGINS
The Thursday Night Flight Club comes back to the United States during the Week 7 flight: Our Origin Story Begins. Departing Prince George International Airport (CYXS) at 23.59, it is the pilot’s choice as to their destination of either Seattle/Tacoma International (KSEA) or Paine Field (KPAE). Entering the Boeing Headquarters, our BRAVO 737 hears remember the original design of the 737-100 created back in 1962!
Once the pilots have deplaned and refueled, they will all converge on the second destination of Leg 2 at Portland International Airport (KPDX). Please note, arrivals to Portland International will be staggered based upon air traffic control and the routes given to TNFC pilots
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. CYXS does require additional third-party scenery. ALSO, please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 7. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: Mar. 20, 2025
Leg 1: SBFI>SBGR
Leg 2: SBGR>SBRJ
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
BONUS WEEK #1: TOUR PELO BRASIL
This is the Thursday Night Flight Club Pilot Briefing for our first Bonus Week of the year, BONUS WEEK #1: Tour Pelo Brasil. "Bonus Weeks" are designed to break a bit of the domestic monotony of flying in the United States each week. There are six Bonus Weeks throughout 2025. This week, the first leg of our two-leg flight will originate at Foz Do Iguacu International Airport (SBFI). Iguazu Falls begin with views of the metropolis, before reaching the green of lush forest. As pilots depart at the Falls' airport on the Brazilian side—Foz do Iguaçu/Cataratas International Airport, they will have a view straight down to Itaipu Dam, the second largest such hydroelectric facility in the world, before spotting the column of mist above Iguazu Falls itself.
After a spectacular departure, the pilots will make their way to Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos (SBGR), named one of the most spectacular airports in South America by Conde Nast. After the deplaning, boarding and refueling, our crew will then fly from to the infamous Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. A well-known stop, this airport boasts a short runway, spectacular approach, scores of stunning mountain and ocean views as well as being the most populated metropolitan area in Brazil.
A few additional reminders to pilots flying this week. There are a few free and paid additional sceneries for MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024 and X-Plane 11 and 12. We have posted several on this page for MSFS 2020 including the Iguacu Falls - don't miss out on the wonderful scenery the landscape is handing you. Please also check all weather and charts prior to departure; both SBFI and SBRJ offer specific challenges, so ensure you are familiar with the charts for both. does require additional third-party scenery.
In addition, please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for our first Bonus Week. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: March 13, 2025 (2359z)
Leg 1: PAJN>PAKT
Leg 2: PAKT>CYXS
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 6: MAPLE LEAVES GROW NEAR
This is the Thursday Night Flight Club Pilot Briefing for Week Six: Maple Leaves Grown Near. NOTAM TO PILOTS: EVENT TIME HAS CHANGED TO 2359z BECAUSE OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME.
This week, the flight will take-off where the pilots left off during week five in Juneau, Alaska. Departing from PAJN around 0015z, pilots will fly to Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT) in Ketchikan, Alaska. An often treacherous landing, PAKT is known for high crosswinds and unforgiving fast-moving weather.
After a refuel and change of passengers, pilots will be chartering a group of firefighters and tanker pilots to Prince George International Airport and Tanker Base just outside of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Parking will be tight with the scores of tanker crew preparing for the summer dry season. Make sure you have planned your approach, taxi and parking.
As a reminder, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. there are several free scenery files available. CYXS does require additional third-party scenery. ALSO, please make sure everyone visits the pilot resources section of this website to download both liveries and VMR/CSL files to ensure a greater level of immersion for all pilots flying. As always, we will be flying on the VATSIM network and internal
communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week 6. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: Mar. 6, 2025
Leg 1: PAYA>CYXY
Leg 2: CYXY>PAJN
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
WEEK 5: OH CANADA
This is the Thursday Night Flight Club Pilot Briefing for Week five: Oh Canada! The shortest of our flight combinations thus far, this week, the flight will be flown on March 6, 2025 departing from Yakutat Airport in Yakutat, Alaska at 0115 Zulu.
Departing from Yakutat, pilots will be flying to Whitehorse/Erik Nielsen International Airport in Yukon, Canada. A scheduled block time of one hour, pilots will approach Whitehorse from the southwest.
After a 20-minute layover to deplane, refuel and board new passengers, pilots will depart for the second leg of the flight to Juneau International Airport at Juneau, Alaska. A scheduled block time of one hour, this is the state's capital city.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED all pilots to check all weather and charts prior to departure. Please download all relevant scenery, ensure one has model matching and is prepared to fly on the VATSIM network. Internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week five. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: Feb 28, 2025 (0100z)
Leg 1: PABR>PAFA
Leg 2: PAFA>PAYA
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
WEEK4: WITHIN THE WILDERNESS
This is the Thursday Night Flight Club Pilot Briefing for Week four: Within the Wilderness. This week, the flight will be flown on February 27, 2025 departing from Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport, formerly known as Barrow in Utqiagvik, Alaska.
Pilots participating should be prepared for a pushback beginning for the first leg of our flight at 0115 zulu. Departing from Barrow, pilots will be flying to Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks Alaska. A scheduled block time of one hour and forty five minutes, pilots will approach Fairbanks from the north landing on either runway 2L 20R. Tower frequency for PAFA is 118.8 or 257.8.
After a 20-minute layover to deplane, refuel and board new passengers, pilots will depart for the second leg of the flight to Yakutat Airport in Yakutat, Alaska. A scheduled block time of one hour and forty minutes, this remote airport offers runway eleven, a 7,732 foot runway. Situated on the Gulf of Alaska, this airport often provides opportunities for high crosswind landings. The CTAF frequency for Yakutat is 123.6.
Just like last week, pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. Please download all relevant scenery, ensure one has model matching and is prepared to fly on the VATSIM network. Internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week four. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: Feb 21, 2025 (0100z)
Leg 1: PADQ>PAGA
Leg 2: PAGA>PABR
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
WEEK3: EXPLORING THE UPPER NORTH
Welcome to the Thursday Night Flight Club Pilot Briefing for: Exploring the Upper North. This flight is week three planned for February 20, 2025. Departing from Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport in Kodiak, Alaska at 0115z time, pilots will fly to Edward G. Pitka Senior Airport located in Galena, Alaska.
Arriving at Pitka Senior airport will be a test of skill and nerves as the runway length is merely six thousand feet. The airport does provide RNAV approaches to both runways 8 and 26. Our flight operations center suggests flying appropriate aircraft such as the 737-600 and 700 series. If pilots are feeling daring, you may attempt your approach in a larger airframe. If pilots attempt the approach in a larger airframe, we do strongly encourage a change for departure.
After a 20-minute layover to deplane, refuel and boarding of new passengers, pilots will depart for the second leg of the flight from Galena, Alaska to Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Utqiagvik, Alaska. Runway 8 and 26 offer a grooved surface with a length of 7,100 feet and CAT II instrument landing systems.
Pilots are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check all weather and charts prior to departure. Please download all relevant scenery, ensure one has model matching and is prepared to fly on the VATSIM network. Internal communication between pilots will be handled on the official Thursday Night Flight Club Public Discord Channel.
This concludes the pilot briefing for week three. Godspeed to you all.
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: Feb 14, 2025 (0100z)
Leg 1: PADK>PACD
Leg 2: PACD>PADQ
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
FLIGHT AT-A-GLANCE
ROUTE DETAILS
DATE: Feb 6, 2025 - TIME-ON-TARGET (0200z)
Leg 1: PHTO>PHLI
FLIGHT DOWNLOADS
LOCATION IMAGES
