Wygene Chong Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) Hæ allir, Yes you read it right, we are planning a real world Iceland Meet-Up for VATSIM members! It will include an ATC visit at BIRK & BIRD, an FSS visit at BICC, local sightseeing, local food and the general chance to meet people from VATSIM in an amazing environment. Date: 12th June - 14th June 2016 (guaranteed departure) Itinerary: http://vatsim-scandinavia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Iceland-Meet-Up-2016-Non-VATSIM.pdf VATSIM members and their family and friends are welcome. Attending (in order of sign up and incl. number of persons) | Cut-off date 12z 22nd May Bjarki Aron Kristjánsson (BIRD/BIRK Visit) Martin Tornberg: 1 Óðinn Þor Jóhansson: 2 Jóhann Örn Jóhannsson Karl Karlsson: 1 Halldór Bui Jónsson (BICC Visit) What you need to do Indicate your full name and number of people attending. Book your own flights Book your own accommodation Either pre-pay for bus airport transfer, or pay on arrival. Notes Control area visits are limited in number and priority will be given to VATSIM Scandinavia members, then other VATSIM members in order of sign up. First come, first served. Edited June 11, 2016 by Wygene Chong Updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 By Henry WeberIn my opinion I would also rather like to make some sightseeing on day 2 as it would be a bit sad if I just came there to to basically just do vatsim related stuff and not see much of the beautiful landscapes of iceland.I've searched in google for some cheaper but nice hotels and I found 2 hotels (Hotel Fron and Fosshotel Lind Reykjavik) for 180 Euros per night.EDIT: It seems like they are all priced that high.. As one of the younger members I for one was going to share my room with someone else, so we could possibly split the cost in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I believe Martin Tornberg also made a post on this yesterday in the old forum, suggesting we scrap the live event for now.I agree with that personally. Shall we just go with the ATC visit then sightseeing on day 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Tornberg (1069087) Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Yes, I did. I will copy paste it when the old forum is up for read only again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hæ!At this stage the people I have talked to seem settled on the following:Date: Late June (between 12th June and 30th June)Length: 2 days, with personal choice for a longer stayWho can attend:VATSIM Scandinavia members only for the control tower/centre visit.Anyone (e.g. other VATSIM members + friends) can attend for everything else.Day 1:Morning: Arrive in Iceland, with choice of arriving the day before. Personal time to settle in.Afternoon: Meet at Reykjavik Airport. Private visit to the Reykjavik Control Tower (BIRK) and Reykjavik Area Control Centre (BIRD/BICC)Evening: Dinner at local restaurant.Day 2:Group sightseeing activity. Day 3Depart from Iceland orPersonal travel.I am just waiting on a reply from Bjarki to see when he would prefer the control tower visit, before we lock in the dates and start letting people book flights/accommodation. We will provide a short list of suggestions for accommodation, but nothing will be set down in stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Weber (1254839) Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Anything new here? Inactive S2 Tower Controller Finland, Iceland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Unfortunately not, Bjarki's ATC visit is the 'highlight' of the trip and I'm waiting on him to confirm dates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Bjarki has replied! Dates can be changed, but at this stage we are looking at setting in the following:Date: 12th June - 14th JunePlease reply if you are still interested in coming. If we get more than 3 people in VATSIM Scandinavia, then we'll go for it and you can start making plans We haven't selected an official hotel at this stage, given that it is a small city, I thought it might be better if we let you guys select which you prefer. The BIRK airport is in the city centre next to the bus terminus (BSI).Suggestions: Guesthouse/HostelAlba GuesthouseThe Capital InnBus Hostel Reykjavik (on top of BSI)Suggestions: HotelIcelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura (on top of BIRK airport)All the "CenterHotel" chainHotel Cabin (quite far away by the sea)Note that VATEUR and VATNA members will also be invited. Edited October 27, 2015 by Wygene Chong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gerrard Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Sounds like a great idea! I'm definitely interested, my flights would only cost £85, dread to imagine the price for yours Wygene! As far as accommodation goes the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura looks ideal. Ryan Gerrard – 1283712, Visiting Controller, Instructor l VATSIM Middle East Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Tornberg (1069087) Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'm still in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouka Ahponen (1239359) Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) I am in as well. Natura sounds nice with a perfect location with the BIRK airport at the backyard. A bit expensive but guess everything in Iceland is. Of course I am open for all the other options as well and don't really mind a questhouse either. Edited October 27, 2015 by Jouka Ahponen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gerrard Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Well that's 3 of us Edited October 28, 2015 by Ryan Gerrard Ryan Gerrard – 1283712, Visiting Controller, Instructor l VATSIM Middle East Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 That's three people Unfortunately, due to the crazy cost of airfares from Australia to Iceland, I cannot attend unless I win the lotto Everyone, please assume this trip is going ahead on 12th - 14th June 2016. I will be writing up a detailed plan later this week, to distribute here and at the vatsim.net forums. In terms of accommodation, I was planning to leave it to individual choice. To be honest, the best options would be the Bus Hostel (cheap) and Icelandair Hotel (expensive) because they are right next to each other. If you guys wanted to share rooms to avoid the single supplement, that could be arranged as well. Flights of course, will be up to the individual Don't forget to use Skyscanner!If you wish to stay longer in Iceland, that's absolutely fine, but the 'organised' part will only be for the 3 days. Even with the organised part, we will try to be as flexible as possible so the group can decide what they want to do and when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gerrard Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Haha, thought so!As long as we get a good night's sleep I'm not too fussed where we stay Ryan Gerrard – 1283712, Visiting Controller, Instructor l VATSIM Middle East Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Brochure is now released @Henry Weber, @Oskar Sunnanhagen, I think you guys were down last time as interested in coming? Also, anyone else would like to attend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Tornberg (1069087) Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I will book tickets with SAS shortly. And I will sort out my hotel stay in the beginning of next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinn Tor (1278153) Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) VATSIM North America and VATSIM Europe members have now been invited, so you might see some unfamiliar names posting in this particular thread Our chartered helicopter flight has been reserved and payment details will be circulated by private message in this forum when the link is ready. I have updated the main post with what you need to do in order to get involved:What you need to doIndicate your full name and number of people attending.Book your own flightsBook your own accommodationPay for the chartered helicopter flight (link to be sent around by private message)Either pre-pay for bus airport transfer, or pay on arrival.Indicate whether you are interested in the group Landmannalaugar Safari. If we have enough people, trip will be organised and a payment link sent around (same procedure as helicopter flight).There is no rush for booking everything, take your time, but keep an eye on prices as they will rise for the high season in summer. Edited October 30, 2015 by Wygene Chong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Weber (1254839) Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Prices are already so high, its going to get difficult for me Inactive S2 Tower Controller Finland, Iceland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Prices are already so high, its going to get difficult for meThanks for letting us know Henry and sorry it took so long to organise... if you can come it would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Brander (1112485) Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I am interested, will check my options... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Stockzell (1294494) Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Sounds really fun! I will follow John (swedish pun intended) and check if I'm available :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygene Chong Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Karl might also be joining us for one of the days, depending on his work schedule So that's two locals so far that will get to show you around! I'm waiting to see if our former Director of Iceland, Halldor, will be there too to say hi! List updated at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Grauers (1113891) Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Annoyingly I am off 12 and 13 but I am at work the 14th of June, so I don't think I'll be able to make this. As the schedule gets published I might consider attending the first bits but I would have to leave on the 13th which isn't ideal to say the least so I don't think this will work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Stockzell (1294494) Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'm afraid I have to declince. This would have been really awesome, but I have to spend a bit of money on a trip to the US later in august. Hopefully another time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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