With the recent release of Squawkbox 4 (with FSX compatibility), there's never been a better time to fly on VATSIM. There are lots of events going on this weekend:

Friday October 3

Friday Night Ops Hits Dulles!
2300z - 0300z
More information at: www.zdcartcc.org

Saturday October 4

Borscht Flyin
1400 - 2100z
More information at: www.eslva.ru/borscht

Crossing Israel
1600z - 2000z
More information at: www.vatil.org//vatil/Evedep/2crossisrael/index.html

Cannstatter Volksfest
1600z - 2200z
More information at: www.vacc-sag.org

Newark Birthday Event
2300z - 0400z
More information at: http://nyartcc.org/slotting 

To learn more about the Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network (VATSIM), visit www.vatsim.net.