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 NGS8074 - NGS Virtual

NGS VIRTUAL

Accepted

EGLL

London, ENG

EGCC

Manchester, Greater Manchester, ENG

FLIGHT

NGS8074

DATE

Dec 14, 2025

DURATION

0h 53m

DISTANCE

172 nm

AIRCRAFT: NGS A350-900 – G-HOPE

NGS8074

EGLL EGCC

Flight Progress

EGLL

London, ENG

2:38 PM

EGCC

Manchester, Greater Manchester, ENG

3:31 PM

Departed: Sun, Dec 14, 2025 2:38 PM

Arrived: Sun, Dec 14, 2025 3:31 PM

Duration: 0h 53m

Flight Info

Aircraft: G-HOPE

Type: Passenger (Scheduled)

Source: ACARS

Status: Arrived

Performance

Score: 100/100

Landing Rate: -192 fpm

Flight Time: 0h 53m

Distance: 172 nm

Route

Departure: EGLL

Arrival: EGCC

Filed Route: D268D D280G BUR D356D UMLAT WOBUN WELIN AKUPA TIMP...

Timeline

Filed On: Dec 14, 2025 2:26 PM

Updated: Dec 14, 2025 3:32 PM

Flight Path

Custom Fields

Simulator: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Version: 2.1.179 beta

Departure METAR: METAR EGLL 141426Z 20014KT 13350M 11 Q1017

Departure Gate: West Parking 700 (Ramp GA Large)

Aircraft ICAO: A350-1000

Aircraft: A350-1000 (Default Cabin) (Virgin Atlantic (G-VPOP | Mamma Mia))

Unlimited Fuel: Off

Blocks Off Time (Sim): 2025-12-14T14:38:39Z

Blocks Off Time (Real): 2025-12-14T14:38:39Z

Ramp Weight: 369746.62

Taxi Out Time (Sim): 2025-12-14T14:41:25Z

Taxi Out Time (Real): 2025-12-14T14:41:25Z

Departure Runway: 27R

Takeoff METAR: METAR EGLL 141446Z 20021KT 13060M 11 Q1016

Takeoff Flaps: CONF 1

Takeoff Weight: 369281.12

Takeoff Roll Time (Real): 2025-12-14T14:46:52Z

Takeoff Roll Time (Sim): 2025-12-14T14:46:52Z

Departure Centerline Deviation: 1.81

Departure Heading Deviation: -0.68

Taxi Fuel Used: 465.53

Taxi Out Time: 5m 27s

Takeoff Time (Real): 2025-12-14T14:47:10Z

Takeoff Time (Sim): 2025-12-14T14:47:10Z

Takeoff Speed: 145.76

Arrival Runway: 23R

Landing METAR: METAR EGCC 141522Z 19010KT 10660M 10 Q1009

Landing Flaps: FULL

Landing Speed: 119.24

Landing Fuel: 7627.30

Landing Weight: 356195.00

Landing Heading: 227

Landing Roll: -0.87

Landing G-Force: 1.19

Landing Pitch: 2.77

Landing Rate: -192.02

Landing Time (Real): 2025-12-14T15:22:44Z

Landing Time (Sim): 2025-12-14T15:22:44Z

Arrival Centerline Deviation: 4.98

Arrival Heading Deviation: -4.06

Arrival Threshold Distance: 1535.22

Arrival Gate: Parking 106 (Gate Medium)

Blocks On Time (Sim): 2025-12-14T15:31:39Z

Blocks On Time (Real): 2025-12-14T15:31:39Z

Taxi In Time: 8m 55s

Total Flight Time: 53m 00s

Passengers

Economy Class (Y): 0

Premium Economy (W): 0

Business Class (J): 0

Cargo (CGO): 0

Mail Service (MAIL): 0

Flight Log

Time	Event
Dec 14, 2025 2:26:52 PM	Started boarding at 2025-12-14T14:26:52Z, aircraft: A350-1000 (Default Cabin) (Virgin Atlantic (G-VPOP \| Mamma Mia))
Dec 14, 2025 2:26:52 PM	Starting at gate West Parking 700 (Ramp GA Large)
Dec 14, 2025 2:26:52 PM	METAR EGLL 141426Z 20014KT 13350M 11 Q1017
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	External Power set to off
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	APU set to on
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Navigation Lights set to on
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Beacon Lights set to on
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Strobe Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Engine 1 is off
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Landing Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Engine 2 is off
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Landing Gear set to down
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Started pushback
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Taxi Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Autopilot set to off
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Transponder set to on
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Battery set to on
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:39 PM	Wing Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 2:38:59 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Dec 14, 2025 2:39:23 PM	Engine 1 is on
Dec 14, 2025 2:40:31 PM	Engine 2 is on
Dec 14, 2025 2:41:25 PM	Started taxi out
Dec 14, 2025 2:41:34 PM	Parking brake set
Dec 14, 2025 2:43:39 PM	Taxi Lights set to on
Dec 14, 2025 2:45:07 PM	Parking brake released
Dec 14, 2025 2:46:26 PM	Landing Lights set to on
Dec 14, 2025 2:46:29 PM	Strobe Lights set to on
Dec 14, 2025 2:46:52 PM	Takeoff Time: 2025-12-14T14:46:52Z
Dec 14, 2025 2:46:52 PM	Taxi time was 5m 27s
Dec 14, 2025 2:46:52 PM	Started Takeoff
Dec 14, 2025 2:47:29 PM	Taxi Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 2:47:46 PM	Landing Gear set to up
Dec 14, 2025 2:47:49 PM	Flaps set to UP
Dec 14, 2025 2:50:29 PM	Landing Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 2:50:30 PM	Crossed above 10,000 feet
Dec 14, 2025 3:01:35 PM	On approach
Dec 14, 2025 3:06:56 PM	Landing Lights set to on
Dec 14, 2025 3:08:25 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Dec 14, 2025 3:08:25 PM	On final approach
Dec 14, 2025 3:09:01 PM	Flaps set to CONF 2
Dec 14, 2025 3:09:02 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Dec 14, 2025 3:09:19 PM	Flaps set to CONF 2
Dec 14, 2025 3:15:08 PM	Flaps set to CONF 3
Dec 14, 2025 3:16:37 PM	Flaps set to FULL
Dec 14, 2025 3:16:50 PM	Landing Gear set to down
Dec 14, 2025 3:17:07 PM	Taxi Lights set to on
Dec 14, 2025 3:22:44 PM	Runway 23R, threshold distance: 467.94 m
Dec 14, 2025 3:22:44 PM	Runway deviation, rwy heading(mag)=231.05999755859375 (53.358673,-2.264694)
Dec 14, 2025 3:22:44 PM	Landing rate: -192.02
Dec 14, 2025 3:23:21 PM	Landing Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 3:23:26 PM	Flaps set to CONF 3
Dec 14, 2025 3:23:26 PM	Flaps set to UP
Dec 14, 2025 3:23:26 PM	Flaps set to CONF 1
Dec 14, 2025 3:23:26 PM	Flaps set to CONF 2
Dec 14, 2025 3:26:53 PM	Parking brake set
Dec 14, 2025 3:27:21 PM	Parking brake released
Dec 14, 2025 3:27:30 PM	Strobe Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 3:28:34 PM	Taxi Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 3:30:08 PM	Parking brake set
Dec 14, 2025 3:31:35 PM	Beacon Lights set to off
Dec 14, 2025 3:31:39 PM	Setting on block
Dec 14, 2025 3:31:39 PM	Blocks on time: 2025-12-14T15:31:39Z
Dec 14, 2025 3:31:39 PM	Taxi In Time: 8m 55s
Dec 14, 2025 3:31:39 PM	Engine 2 is off
Dec 14, 2025 3:31:39 PM	Arrived at gate: Parking 106 (Gate Medium)
Dec 14, 2025 3:31:39 PM	Engine 1 is off