Around the World in 20 Legs, 80 Hours and 35,286 Nautical Miles
A new adventure begins, today! Welcome to the first-ever World Tour Challenge presented by AIRFRANCE-KLM Virtual. In just 20 legs, featuring a variety of aircraft and liveries, you will travel from the City of Lights to the Far Side of the Earth as you make your way back towards The Netherlands.
World Tour Challenge Route Map & Destinations
All 20 legs of your journey feature real-life routes that have been handpicked by our Chief Pilot from Flightradar24 and utilize flight plans created from Simbrief. Keep scrolling to see the destinations and get information about the Prizes, How it Works and Crew Resources for the World Tour.
The Goal: |
The World Tour Challenge is meant as a means for all AFKLM Virtual pilots to have fun. And to have the ability to have another possibility to fly different aircraft and liveries and visit some new places around the Infinite Flight globe. So, while there are prizes, you do not have to be "first" to enjoy the benefits of the World Tour Challenge.
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The Prizes
Let's talk about some friendly competition.
There are 3 Ways to Win...
There are 3 Ways to Win...
SpeedThe 1st Pilot to complete all legs will receive 75 extra flight hours!
The 2nd Pilot to complete all legs will receive 50 flight hours. The 3rd Pilot to complete all legs will receive 25 extra flight hours. |
AccuracyThe Pilot whose total flight time for all 20 legs is closest to the 80 hour Estimated Flight Time according to Simbrief will receive 50 extra flight hours.
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Artistic TouchThe Pilot who submits the Best-Voted picture captured along one of the routes will receive an extra 50 flight hours.
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Practicalities
[1] Q. Do I need to alter the pre-designated FPLs for each route?
As the flight plans are made in Simbrief, we all know that these are not always accurate. So, once you have spawned and checked the flight plan, you might want or need to make small adjustments to it.
Refer to approach and departure charts to ensure you are flying the correct SIDs and STARs along your trip.
[2] What happens if I encounter weather circumstances that may cause my flight to go longer or shorter than expected?
No problem at all, over 20 legs making it in 80 hours is the goal for meeting the Accuracy objective as stated under point #2 in the Prizes section above.
[3] Do I get a flight time bonus for completing individual World Tour routes?
There is no bonus connected to the different legs. But, of course your flight time counts towards your total AFKLM pilot hours.
[4] If I fly different legs in a group or as a Flash Flight, do I receive a flight time bonus?
No, Group Flights or Flash Flights for World Tour Challenge routes do not get a bonus. Just regular flight time. It’s a stand-alone type of event.
As the flight plans are made in Simbrief, we all know that these are not always accurate. So, once you have spawned and checked the flight plan, you might want or need to make small adjustments to it.
Refer to approach and departure charts to ensure you are flying the correct SIDs and STARs along your trip.
[2] What happens if I encounter weather circumstances that may cause my flight to go longer or shorter than expected?
No problem at all, over 20 legs making it in 80 hours is the goal for meeting the Accuracy objective as stated under point #2 in the Prizes section above.
[3] Do I get a flight time bonus for completing individual World Tour routes?
There is no bonus connected to the different legs. But, of course your flight time counts towards your total AFKLM pilot hours.
[4] If I fly different legs in a group or as a Flash Flight, do I receive a flight time bonus?
No, Group Flights or Flash Flights for World Tour Challenge routes do not get a bonus. Just regular flight time. It’s a stand-alone type of event.
[5] Q. I was on final approach to my destination and my app crashed. Can I still log the flight?
Unfortunately, no. Given the nature of the event and the competition we cannot accept any flights that have not been fully completed. A valid flight will involve traveling from gate-to-gate.
[6] What Pilot ranks can participate in the World Tour?
In accordance with the AFKLM Flight Operations update issued February 01, 2020, all pilots and all ranks can participate in AFKLM events including the World Tour. AFKLM Trainees enrolled in the AKFLM Academy can also participate if they have completed CF1 training. As a reminder, once the CF1 training flight has been completed pilots have seven days to complete the CF training process in its entirety.
Unfortunately, no. Given the nature of the event and the competition we cannot accept any flights that have not been fully completed. A valid flight will involve traveling from gate-to-gate.
[6] What Pilot ranks can participate in the World Tour?
In accordance with the AFKLM Flight Operations update issued February 01, 2020, all pilots and all ranks can participate in AFKLM events including the World Tour. AFKLM Trainees enrolled in the AKFLM Academy can also participate if they have completed CF1 training. As a reminder, once the CF1 training flight has been completed pilots have seven days to complete the CF training process in its entirety.
Crew Resources
WTC Dashboard HQYou will find all the legs to fly, including aircraft, livery and FPL on the World Tour Challenge HQ Route Database powered by the AFKLM Crew Centre.
For best viewing experience, a desktop/laptop is suggested. |
Logging InstructionsWhen you log your flights into the AFKLM PIREP filing center, select "World Tour" in the Flight Mode field.
In the Routes field, enter "WT Leg XX". |
WTC Photo FormUse the dedicated WTC Photo Competition form to submit your best pictures.
Max three photos per contestant, so choose wisely! No special effects allowed. Lighting correction and cropping is ok. . |
World Tour Challenge Pilot Stats
We will follow up all logged flight via our Airtable and we will display the status below, so everyone can see who is where!
Let the Fun Begin!
The WTC event officially begins April 15, 2020 at 0600Z. Afterwards pilots will have until June 30, 2020 at 2300Z to complete all 20 legs.