NGS Virtual (also known as NGS Virtual Airways) is a free virtual airline for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane. We are an official VATSIM Associate Partner offering realistic flight operations, worldwide routes, and professional flight tracking with ACARS.

Is it free to join NGS Virtual?

Yes! NGS Virtual is completely free to join. We are a community of volunteer pilots who share a passion for realistic virtual aviation.

What flight simulators are supported?

We support Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020/2024), X-Plane 11, and X-Plane 12. Our ACARS client works with all major flight simulation platforms.

Do I need VATSIM to fly with NGS Virtual?

No, VATSIM is not required. While we are a VATSIM Associate Partner and encourage flying on the VATSIM network for the full ATC experience, you can fly offline or on other networks as well.

PIREP NGS781 - NGS Virtual

NGS VIRTUAL

Accepted

ESSA

Stockholm, AB

LPPT

Lisbon, 11

FLIGHT

NGS781

DATE

Apr 25, 2026

DURATION

4h 59m

DISTANCE

1,735 nm

AIRCRAFT: NGS A350-900 – G-HOPE

NGS781

ESSA LPPT

Flight Progress

ESSA

Stockholm, AB

9:02 AM

LPPT

Lisbon, 11

2:01 PM

Departed: Sat, Apr 25, 2026 9:02 AM

Arrived: Sat, Apr 25, 2026 2:01 PM

Duration: 4h 59m

Flight Info

Aircraft: G-HOPE

Type: Passenger (Scheduled)

Source: ACARS

Status: Arrived

Performance

Score: 70/100

Landing Rate: -677 fpm

Flight Time: 4h 59m

Distance: 1,735 nm

Route

Departure: ESSA

Arrival: LPPT

Filed Route: SA871 SA861 PETEV TIPIX LIBSI KOXIM ELPAX ATRIB AD...

Timeline

Filed On: Apr 25, 2026 9:01 AM

Updated: Apr 25, 2026 2:03 PM

Flight Path

Custom Fields

Simulator: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Version: 2.1.240 beta

Departure METAR: METAR ESSA 250901Z 32014KT 9999 -RN 10 Q996

Departure Gate: Parking 106 (Ramp GA Large)

Rules Integrity: true

Aircraft ICAO: A340-300

Aircraft: A340-300 EIS1 (TAP CS-TOC)

Unlimited Fuel: Off

Blocks Off Time (Sim): 2026-04-25T09:02:17Z

Blocks Off Time (Real): 2026-04-25T09:02:17Z

Ramp Weight: 341298.94

Taxi Out Time (Sim): 2026-04-25T09:34:11Z

Taxi Out Time (Real): 2026-04-25T09:34:11Z

Departure Runway: 26

Takeoff METAR: METAR ESSA 250948Z 31915KT 9999 9 Q996

Takeoff Flaps: CONF 1

Takeoff Weight: 479657.38

Takeoff Roll Time (Real): 2026-04-25T09:48:05Z

Takeoff Roll Time (Sim): 2026-04-25T09:48:05Z

Departure Centerline Deviation: 6.19

Departure Heading Deviation: -1.86

Taxi Fuel Used: -58357.70

Taxi Out Time: 13m 54s

Takeoff Time (Real): 2026-04-25T09:48:38Z

Takeoff Time (Sim): 2026-04-25T09:48:38Z

Takeoff Speed: 163.10

Arrival Runway: 02

Landing METAR: METAR LPPT 251356Z 34208KT 9999 24 Q1015

Landing Flaps: FULL

Landing Speed: 134.76

Landing Fuel: 20004.29

Landing Weight: 423667.00

Landing Heading: 19

Landing Roll: -0.53

Landing G-Force: 1.32

Landing Pitch: 3.12

Landing Rate: -676.82

Landing Time (Real): 2026-04-25T13:56:44Z

Landing Time (Sim): 2026-04-25T13:56:44Z

Arrival Centerline Deviation: 11.97

Arrival Heading Deviation: -3.71

Arrival Threshold Distance: 2480.29

Arrival Gate: Gate 142 (Gate Heavy)

Blocks On Time (Sim): 2026-04-25T14:01:54Z

Blocks On Time (Real): 2026-04-25T14:01:54Z

Taxi In Time: 5m 10s

Total Flight Time: 04h 59m 30s

Total Pause Time: 00m 06s

Passengers

Economy Class (Y): 0

Premium Economy (W): 0

Business Class (J): 0

Cargo (CGO): 0

Mail Service (MAIL): 0

Flight Log

Time	Event
Apr 25, 2026 9:01:10 AM	Started boarding at 2026-04-25T09:01:10Z, aircraft: A340-300 EIS1 (TAP CS-TOC)
Apr 25, 2026 9:01:10 AM	Starting at gate Parking 106 (Ramp GA Large)
Apr 25, 2026 9:01:10 AM	METAR ESSA 250901Z 32014KT 9999 -RN 10 Q996
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Taxi Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Engine 2 is off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Strobe Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Engine 1 is off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Autopilot set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Wing Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Battery set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	External Power set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Landing Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	APU set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Beacon Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Transponder set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Navigation Lights set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Landing Gear set to down
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:17 AM	Started pushback
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:18 AM	Engine 3 is off
Apr 25, 2026 9:02:18 AM	Engine 4 is off
Apr 25, 2026 9:26:24 AM	Beacon Lights set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:28:28 AM	Parking brake released
Apr 25, 2026 9:29:02 AM	Engine 3 is on
Apr 25, 2026 9:29:20 AM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Apr 25, 2026 9:29:41 AM	Transponder changed to 6767
Apr 25, 2026 9:30:15 AM	Taxi Lights set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:30:16 AM	Engine 2 is on
Apr 25, 2026 9:30:16 AM	Taxi Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:30:34 AM	Parking brake set
Apr 25, 2026 9:31:20 AM	Engine 4 is on
Apr 25, 2026 9:32:00 AM	Engine 1 is on
Apr 25, 2026 9:32:05 AM	Taxi Lights set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:32:59 AM	Parking brake released
Apr 25, 2026 9:34:11 AM	Started taxi out
Apr 25, 2026 9:37:50 AM	Parking brake set
Apr 25, 2026 9:38:40 AM	Parking brake released
Apr 25, 2026 9:46:32 AM	Rule Triggered - Taxi speed exceeded limit, -5pts
Apr 25, 2026 9:47:10 AM	Strobe Lights set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:47:11 AM	Landing Lights set to on
Apr 25, 2026 9:47:52 AM	Parking brake set
Apr 25, 2026 9:48:01 AM	Parking brake released
Apr 25, 2026 9:48:05 AM	Started Takeoff
Apr 25, 2026 9:48:05 AM	Takeoff Time: 2026-04-25T09:48:05Z
Apr 25, 2026 9:48:05 AM	Taxi time was 13m 54s
Apr 25, 2026 9:48:47 AM	Taxi Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 9:49:00 AM	Landing Gear set to up
Apr 25, 2026 9:49:20 AM	Flaps set to UP
Apr 25, 2026 9:52:05 AM	Crossed above 10,000 feet
Apr 25, 2026 9:52:11 AM	Landing Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 1:26:31 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Apr 25, 2026 1:26:31 PM	Flaps set to UP
Apr 25, 2026 1:26:32 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Apr 25, 2026 1:26:47 PM	On final approach
Apr 25, 2026 1:26:47 PM	On approach
Apr 25, 2026 1:26:49 PM	Flaps set to CONF 2
Apr 25, 2026 1:26:50 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Apr 25, 2026 1:33:34 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Apr 25, 2026 1:33:34 PM	Flaps set to CONF 2
Apr 25, 2026 1:38:59 PM	Rule Triggered - Landing lights must be on below 10000, -5pts
Apr 25, 2026 1:39:05 PM	Landing Lights set to on
Apr 25, 2026 1:39:30 PM	Landing Gear set to down
Apr 25, 2026 1:39:31 PM	Flaps set to UP
Apr 25, 2026 1:39:32 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Apr 25, 2026 1:39:32 PM	Landing Gear set to up
Apr 25, 2026 1:39:35 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Apr 25, 2026 1:39:35 PM	Flaps set to CONF 2
Apr 25, 2026 1:48:49 PM	Flaps set to CONF 2
Apr 25, 2026 1:48:55 PM	Flaps set to CONF 3
Apr 25, 2026 1:52:33 PM	Landing Gear set to down
Apr 25, 2026 1:52:43 PM	Flaps set to FULL
Apr 25, 2026 1:52:48 PM	Taxi Lights set to on
Apr 25, 2026 1:54:59 PM	Engine 2 is off
Apr 25, 2026 1:55:18 PM	Engine 3 is off
Apr 25, 2026 1:56:44 PM	Runway 02, threshold distance: 755.99 m
Apr 25, 2026 1:56:44 PM	Landing rate: -676.82
Apr 25, 2026 1:56:44 PM	Rule Triggered - Hard Landing, -20pts
Apr 25, 2026 1:56:44 PM	Runway deviation, rwy heading(mag)=22.713001251220703 (38.772744,-9.140576)
Apr 25, 2026 1:58:08 PM	Flaps set to CONF 3
Apr 25, 2026 1:58:09 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Apr 25, 2026 1:58:09 PM	Flaps set to CONF 2
Apr 25, 2026 1:58:09 PM	Flaps set to UP
Apr 25, 2026 1:58:24 PM	Strobe Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 1:58:26 PM	Landing Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 2:01:19 PM	Parking brake set
Apr 25, 2026 2:01:44 PM	Beacon Lights set to off
Apr 25, 2026 2:01:53 PM	Engine 1 is off
Apr 25, 2026 2:01:54 PM	Taxi In Time: 5m 10s
Apr 25, 2026 2:01:54 PM	Setting on block
Apr 25, 2026 2:01:54 PM	Blocks on time: 2026-04-25T14:01:54Z
Apr 25, 2026 2:01:54 PM	Arrived at gate: Gate 142 (Gate Heavy)
Apr 25, 2026 2:01:55 PM	Engine 4 is off