vAIA vAIAvAIA brings the excitement of Avalon Airshow to the virtual skies, in collaboration with VATPAC, RAAFV, and FSRLTS — full flying displays, static park showcases, and warbird formations, flown entirely by community pilots across Microsoft Flight Simulator, with live air traffic control provided by real VATSIM controllers.
What vAIA is, and why it exists.
vAIA (Virtual Australian International Airshow) brings the excitement of Avalon Airshow to the virtual skies. Recreated over a custom-built Avalon Airport scenery, vAIA features full flying displays, static park showcases, and warbird formations — all flown entirely by community pilots across Microsoft Flight Simulator, with live air traffic control provided by real VATSIM controllers.
Hosted in partnership with VATSIM, VATPAC, RAAF Virtual (RAAFV), FSRLTS, and Iris Simulations, vAIA is one of the premier virtual airshow events on the VATSIM network, bringing together pilots, controllers, and aviation enthusiasts from across Australia and around the world for a weekend of formation flying, warbird recreations, and airshow spectacle. The event will next take place on the last weekend of January 2027.
Full itinerary — replace times and activities with your confirmed running order.
| Day | Time (Local) | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 29 Jan 2027 — Arrival | [TIME] | Pilot arrivals & airport slot check-in |
| Fri 29 Jan 2027 — Arrival | [TIME] | Static display opens (walkaround screenshots) |
| Sat 30 Jan 2027 — Airshow | [TIME] | Opening ceremony & RAAF flypast |
| Sat 30 Jan 2027 — Airshow | [TIME] | Aerobatic display team routine |
| Sat 30 Jan 2027 — Airshow | [TIME] | Warbird formation flight |
| Sat 30 Jan 2027 — Airshow | [TIME] | Fast jet solo display |
| Sun 31 Jan 2027 — Departure | [TIME] | Mass departure & event close |
The formations and performers confirmed to fly at vAIA.
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How pilots and controllers sign up to take part.
No slot required — just connect and watch, or follow the livestream. [Add stream link]
Safety and airspace procedures for the event.
In-sim screenshots from the community.
Microsoft Flight Simulator. [Confirm exact supported versions — e.g. MSFS 2020 and/or 2024]
[Explain spectator vs. participant requirements]
[List download links and installation notes]
[Twitch / YouTube stream link]
vAIA is hosted in partnership with VATSIM, VATPAC, RAAF Virtual (RAAFV), FSRLTS, and Iris Simulations.
Get event updates, book your slot, and chat with other pilots and controllers on our Discord server.