Raising money through Flight Simulation
Team Velocity UK is a group of friends who raise money for charity by streaming events on Twitch, from a full sized, fixed base Boeing 737-800 Simulator.
We will once again be heading to around the world to take part in the annual WorldFlight event on the VATSIM network, from the 2100z on the 31st of October, until 0830z on the 7th of November.
This year we are once again partnering with the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity to help support their life-saving role in the community.
We will be flying on the VATSIM Network using the callsign Neptune 11 Whiskey (NPT11W), check out the tracking map to see where we are!
Our Charity - Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
more about us
Crew
Team Velocity UK consists of 14 members, who over the course of the week fly a Fixed Base 737-800 Simulator around the world on the VATSIM Network for Charity.
About Us
Over the last 7 years Team Velocity as raised over £30,000 for our Partner charities. The Team come from all walks of life, including Commercial and Private Pilots.
The Simulator
For our Fundraising Events, we are given free of charge usage of Velocity Flight Training's Boeing 737-800 Fixed Base Simulator, we connect it to the VATSIM Network.
Get involved where it matters
Connect with us and make a real difference to the life of those in need.
Donate
Your generosity makes GWAACs Life saving efforts possible, please consider any donation, big or small - It really does have an impact.
Watch us LIVE on Twitch
You can join in with the fun, chat to crew and critique the landings as we stream our events for you Live!
Follow us on Facebook
Keep up to date with all things Team Velocity UK, take part in competitions, and see what is coming next on our Facebook Page.
Join our Discord
Chat to the Crew, keep track of where NPT11W is, See the latest Landing rates and much more on our Discord Server
Meet the Crew
Duncan MacKellar
Dunc is the owner of the Sim we use for WorldFlight, and also is a Systems Engineer within the Aerospace Sector. Over the summer he has built a suite of tools which will hopefully simplify the WorldFlight Experience for the crew. He can usually be found either fixing the sim or the software! In his spare time he is also a member of the photo team at the Royal International Air Tattoo
Dave Cox
Dave has been working in the aviation industry for an airline for about 16 years. Private Pilot since 2005. He is 33 and lives on the island of Guernsey. Having grown up with aviation he is proud to be part of Team Velocity!
Zimbru aka Wilson
Zim is our Mascot for WorldFlight, often found snoozing behind which ever seat Dunc is in, or offering his ball to anyone who looks like they aren’t working hard enough.
Mickey Champion
Mickey has been working in the aviation industry for 13 years. He currently works for his Local Airline – Aurigny Air Services. He lives in Guernsey and is thankful to be part of this fantastic team.
Scott Eastwood
A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Scott has been flight simming and an active pilot and controller on the VATSIM network since ~1999. After 27 years in the Royal Navy as an Aircrewman, he’s thrilled to be part of Team Velocity UK, combining his love of aviation, teamwork, and adventure for World Flight.
Gareth Moore
Gareth aka 104th_Maverick has been flight simming for more than 26 years. Starting with Microsoft Flight Simulator he is now a well known content creator heavily involved in Digital Combat Simulator.
Alex Hill
If you see and hear a crew member yapping away, it’s probably Alex…
Jen Paszkowski
Jen was born with Jet A1 in her blood stream! Her father introduced her to aircraft at a young age and initially it was all military! But a trip to her local airport turned her to civil aircraft and she loves flying the 737 simulator especially with the team at Velocity!
Ben Smith
Ben has been a keen VATSIMmer for about 15 years and has been lucky enough to have followed that into a career pressing buttons and occasionally flying aeroplanes. Ben is currently undergoing command training at a major airline.
Andrew “Hobbsy” Hobbs
Hobbsy has been working in the aviation industry since 2011. He has had a Private Pilots Licence since 2015. He currently lives on Guernsey, with a passion for aviation and feels very lucky to be part of a fantastic team.
Alec Walker
Alec Walker? Should have been Alec Flyer…
Alec is an Aviation professional, who works for the UK Air Traffic Control service provider in their training centre. In his spare time he is also a member of the Air Traffic Control team at the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Martin Pirie
Martin was born in Aberdeen and has spent his life so far working in bars, clubs and eventually, Airlines. Highlights so far include being based in Ljubljana, Slovenia for a few months (amazing scenery!) and seeing the Northern Lights for the first time from the air
Liam Pickering
Liam is a software engineer and professional computer wrecker from South Africa. He has been super intrigued by aircraft since he was little, and now works in the aviation industry (so don’t get on any commercial aircraft). He is thrilled to be apart of Team Velocity and support such a vital charity!
Kieran Riley
Kieran is an IT Technician and flight sim enthusiast from Wolverhampton. In his spare time he works for patient transport for West Midlands Ambulance Service and also volunteer his time as a community first responder.
Paul O’Sullivan
Jack of all trades master of none. Paul works supporting West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Tristan Marchent
I’m really excited to be back at WorldFlight this year and raising money for a fantastic cause! With experience on the ATR 72 and Embraer 195, I’ve always loved aviation both personally and professionally, and looking forward to flying a few sectors for Team Velocity, that’s if I can see over the top of the glareshield! Let’s raise some good money!
Chris Novoth
Chris is a long time Velocity simulator instructor who has graduated to a First Officer slot with a UK airline.
Riyad McCollin
Riyad is a Product Designer and aviation enthusiast from the UK. When he’s not designing digital experiences, he’s usually in the virtual skies flying the latest aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Having been part of the community for years, he’s thrilled to be joining Team Velocity for WorldFlight, combining a passion for aviation with a great cause and some brilliant people along the way!
Jon Paris
Jon started flying in 2007. Finally went down the commercial route in 2012. With over 8 years’ experience flying the 737, you’d think he could land the sim better…
Tom Wood
Previously an accomplished rally co-driver, Tom has a track record of winning multiple championships in the competitive world of rallying over his 15 years of competing. After transitioning from the adrenaline of rallying, He now channels that passion into flight simming, mastering the skies with the same dedication and precision. This is Toms’ 2nd year with the team and had spent the past year dedicated to learning the 737 after being an airbus fanboy previously.
Katie Anderson
Katie is an Airbus A320 Captain for a large UK based airline and has been flying for around 7 years commercially. She’s always had an interest in aviation and decided she would be an airline pilot aged 8. With that said, she’s slightly apprehensive about flying without a tray table to assist – so don’t expect miracles!