"Caribbean Nights" Friday January 25, 2008 (TNCA)

[A.Hughes]

Every Friday Night between 0000z-0300z join us for "Caribbean Nights". Each
week one of our 6 FIR's will host this event, we will feature airport(s)
throughout VATCAR. The Caribbean is a challenging but fun area to fly,
precision approaches, non-precision approaches, short fields, terrain
challenges we have it all. Whether you like long or short flights, the
Caribbean is situated in easy reach of the US, Mexico and South America.
Come enjoy the beauty as you hop from Island to Island and discover the
hidden treasures of the Caribbean.


January 25th 2008


This week's host FIR is: Curacao


Featured Airport:
Reina Beatrix Intl Airport [TNCA]


Suggested Arrival/Departure Airports:
TTPP - PIARCO INTL AIRPORT 560NM
TNCM- JULIANA INTL AIRPORT 554NM
MDSD- LAS AMERICAS INTL 390NM
MKSJ- SANGSTER INTL 620NM


For Charts, Scenery, and Airport Information:
http://www.curacaofir.com/news.php



**Note: Many Caribbean Airports have limited Gates/Parking, it is suggested
that "Crash Detection" is turned off. If you use FSPAX or other similar
programs, please load these programs "offline" then connect to VATSIM for
departure or upon arrival, disconnect then unload using these programs. This
helps ensure there is space for other aircraft since parking may be limited
at some airports. Many airports also require backtrack for landing and
departing runways, If you need to backtrack, please expedite your movements
so the next aircraft can depart or arrive with minimal delay. Please be
prepared for possible Gate Holds, Holding Patterns or possible Diversions to
alternate airports. Please check in advance the size of aircraft that can be
accommodated at the airports your arriving and departing from. Many airports
throughout the Caribbean are unable to handle larger aircraft, Turboprops
are common for flights from Island to Island while larger Jets are
accommodated at the larger airports.