KMCO Ops

Observation Deck

How about flying with several of your fellow SWV pilots from all the other crew bases, and earn some extra hour credit? Click below for the events website and see what's on the planned schedule.

FS9 or FSX? How about a cool Orlando themed Splash Screen for it? Click below to get one for either FS.

Let all know that you are flying online and where you are departing and arriving to with these SWV/KMCO themed VATSIM status indicators.

How would you like to have a new Orlando/KMCO scenery to replace that default? Click on the image below to find out how with BluePrint Scenery Simulations.

Coffee, Tea, Soda? What do you drink while flying? Well how about a cool SWV cup, glass, mug to drink from? Check out these and other cool SouthwestVirtual items today.

The Flight Deck

New Feature!

Click on the headsets below and listen to live KMCO ATC. (Requires Java)

On air times between: 06:00-23:00 EST

Welcome to the Orlando Crew Base!

Greetings pilots!! My name is Adam Midkiff SWVA5526 and I am the Crew Base Manager for the Orlando hub. I would like to welcome you to the Orlando hub. Please have a look around and see the great new things we have in store for our pilots and those looking to become a part of our family. I hope to meet some new faces here and to fly with you all in the virtual skies. If there is anything you need please feel free to contact me at SWVAMCO@YAHOO.COM

Are you one who's interested in joining our virtual family? Click on the Orlando Shamu banner above to learn how.

Who's flying right now? Click on Shammy here and see:

Southwest Virtual's SOP/AOM Manuals now available

Click on links below:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Aircraft Operating Manual (AOM)

SYSTEM NOTAMS

Multiple cities throught our system reporting snow and ice conditions. Please use caution when flying in and out of cold climate destinations and DON'T FORGET YOUR ANTI-ICE!!

Other NOTAMS in the system

Click on the KMCO Tower below for current conditions, terminal maps, and airport info.

Crew Base Stats and Pilot Awards:

January, 2012:

KMCO Stats:

35 Pilots Reporting

11,790 PAX Flown

99 Flights Flown

176.70 Hrs Filed

56,458.60 nm Flown

Top Destination: KMCO- 32 Flights

Pilot Awards:

John Dobson 31 Flights

John Dobson 56.4 hrs

2011 Pilot of Year:

John Dobson 280 flights

Recent Promotions:

Leonard Mcewen Second Officer

Josh Leeman First Officer

Warren Arthur Senior Captain

New Pilots:

Mark Jeffreys

Anthony Birone

Nick Barth

Matt Zaniewski

Scott Everingham

Orlando News Front

Destination of the Month / Hub Info

A couple things for you before we head into the weekend here.

1. Our "DESTINATION OF THE MONTH" for February, 2012 will be Indianapolis, IN (KIND). For every flight you taking INTO Indy, you will receive a 1 hours bonus. Fly the flight online and you will get a 2 hour bonus. PLEASE remember to add "Destination of the month" in the remarks section of your PIREP to get proper credit for the flight.

2. The position of Crew Base Assistant Manager is still open and applications are still being taken and reviewed. Please let me know right away if you are interested in becoming the Crew Base Assistant Manager here in Orlando.

Now let's get out there and tear up the virtual skies and show these other hubs in our system that we mean serious business!!!

Pilot of the Year

Another year has closed out on us here at the Orlando hub. You all have done such a great job this year and I am proud to have been here for most of it.

Every year, we award one pilot with "PILOT OF THE YEAR" This pilot flies the most throughout the year and participates in the forums and multiple hub events.

For the year of 2011, I would like to present the title of "PILOT OF THE YEAR" to Chief Pilot John Dobson. John flew a total of 280 flights in 2011. WAY TO GO JOHN!!!

As you may have seen on our hub stats page, all of our stats has reset as of January 1. I encourage you all to get out there and fly fly fly!!! Who knows, you may be our next pilot of the year!!!!

7.23.11 Crew Base Update

My name is Adam Midkiff and I have been named the new Crew Base Manager for the Orlando hub. I come to you from PHX where I was a chief pilot and HOU where I was the CBAM. I have experience in real life aviation as well as flight simulation. If there is anything I can ever do to assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to ask.

 

On the Ramp:

Check Weather for your flight by clicking on the NOAA logo

Make sure you have your charts on board. Click on the manuals below to get them.

Need Flight information such as which route to take and RVSM altitude? Check out FlightAware for this info: Click on the FlightAware logo below and enter the flight that you wish to get information on.

Looking to see where your SouthwestVirtual crews are flying today and the route they took? Click on the VatAware logo and like FlightAware track your virtual crews and track your online stats.

Looking for the ultimate experience while flying? How about some real ATC and fly with other virtual pilots on the largest ATC Network. Check out VATSIM for details and info needed to aid you for this venture

The Hanger