[19.11.11 16:00-22:00z] Heathrow Overload

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On Saturday 19th November 2011 from 1600z-2200z, prepare for 6 hours of the biggest rush you will ever experience! Two runways,
five terminals and a constant stream of inbound and outbound traffic.

During the event hours, our aim is to run London Heathrow Airport at its capacity. All real world procedures will be in use to offer
you a real-life feeling in our virtual world.

Be amazed as you are vectored for an ILS approach and you can see three, maybe four aircraft in front of you on the same glidepath! If
you have to hold, which is going to be likely, be prepared to see your TCAS display light up showing other aircraft in the same stack,
above and beneath you!

We offer you ...

- An experienced controller team with a fully staffed airport, from delivery up to approach
- An overcrowded airspace where you can see other aircraft out the window and on TCAS
- Real life, minimum spacing that puts the airport into maximum utilization
- Area/Center Control provided throughout to enhance your experience

Pilot Guide:

Click here for an up to date pilots guide for London Heathrow.

Scenery:

UK 2000 Heathrow Extreme V2 – Click here

Click here to view all documentation for Heathrow. Including Airport Crib Sheets and Pilot Operations.

Due to the large volume of traffic expected, we kindly ask you to be familiar with the procedures and to follow the controller's instructions
at all times. So, please read all of the information carefully. It is highly likely that you will have to hold over one of the four VOR’s before
being vectored for you approach, so please make sure you are familiar with the holding procedure and how to operate your aircraft if asked
to hold. The procedures are in the pilot guide.

On behalf of VATSIM UK and the Heathrow RTS, we look forward to seeing in UK airspace for this major event!

Kris Thomson I1 Scottish and Northern Ireland RTS