I`ve been waiting for this post as the other teams are already deep into Recruitment and practise for this years race .As the Current holders of this most prestigious of Flight sim trophy`s now is time to prepare and practise for the defence of this years RaceThis post is for all ,Veterans, previous competitors and most Importantly new recruits who fancy trying a part of flight simulation with a competitive and "adrenaline inducing " continuous flight around the world with fun, friendly ,helpful , likeminded FS fans with the ultimate goal of flying around the world non-stop , as a team , as quickly and cleanly as we can in a variety of different Aircraft . Full details can be found here http://www.fsrtwrace.com/index.htm .The Race generally starts the first Weekend following Valentines Day 14th FebAny queries or questions not covered in the comprehensive Round the World website can be asked and answered on the Questions and Answers thread here :)All who wish to express an interest in helping Avsim defend this prized title are welcome to register that interest here :)please state the following in your post :-( Callsign ) post nickname( Flightsim version ) FS9 or FSX or both( Experience in Flightsim ) A/C types flown and preferred( Timezone =/- UTC ) Vital to have a roster of Pilots from around the GlobeThis is a competitive , fun and exhilarating Event which you will never forget :) Lets keep the Tornado Trophy here at Avsim

( Callsign ) Bry( FS Version ) FSX( Experience ) Vet Racer , Fly Anything( Timezone ) 0 UTC London

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to compete in 2010; there's a bit of uncertainty about my commitments during Fabruary but I'm hoping for the best. My family is getting together for Xmas this weekend so I'll be away for that, but I can get right into practice next week.HighmikeBoth FS9 and FSXTEAM AVSIM "Fly Anything" MemberAustralian East Coast DST: UTC +11

( Callsign ) Buzzbee( FS Version ) FS9 and FSX - most likely 9 for the race( Experience ) Vet Racer , Fly Anything( Timezone ) UTC -7 Denver, Colorado USA I will be scheduling time off from work for this.

( Callsign ) arrvoo( FS Version ) FS9 and FSX (FSX mainly)( Experience ) Vet Racer , Fly Anything( Timezone ) UTC - UKI'm also planning to book time off work as usual :)

I am in again for the third time.Looking forward to this event.I have vacation all week, only for this event.When will the exact starting date be announced ?I remember last year there was some confusion. :( So Race Committee time to get at least the starting date on the web-site.( Callsign ) JockHA( FS Version ) FSX( Experience ) Racer , Fly many things( Timezone ) UTC+1, Copenhagen, Denmark GO GO GO TEAM AVSIM."Fly Manythings" Member

( Callsign ) DarkCharizma( FS Version ) FSX( Experience ) Vet Racer, Fly Anything( Timezone ) UTC+1, Stockholm, SwedenCan barely wait for the race to start!

( Callsign ) StoneC0ld( Flightsim version ) FS9 or FSX, probably FS9 if I'm unable to budget for race-suitable aircraft in FSX( Experience in Flightsim ) RTWR Veteran, fly anything I have( Timezone =/- UTC ) UTC-6, times of availability may vary, depending on work.There's a question of timing between the race and the long application process for the job I'm applying for, as the race may end up being about the same time as the formal interview, give or take a week or two... I'll probably know more about my availability around mid-January to end of January.

So Race Committee time to get at least the starting date on the web-site.

And get the countdown timer counting down to even just a tentative starting date/time... :)

[ Callsign ) jt_williams( Flightsim version ) FSX ( Experience in Flightsim ) Vet Racer, Fly Anything (specializing in triple bounce arrivals)( Timezone =/- UTC ) UTC -5 Arlington, VirginiaI will be taking the race week off as usual

(Callsign) Vicious(Flightsim version) FS9 or FSX (Likely FS9)(Experience) Will fly anything!(Timezone) UTC -8; San Diego, CALooking to repeat last years great effort.

Hey all, good to be back.. Hope to get in some much needed practice soon( Callsign ) epwatson (Eamonn)( FS Version ) FS9 and FSX - but most likely FS9( Experience ) Flies anything with wings, possibly even the starship Enterprise if its an option.. :( ( Timezone ) UTC - 5 (near Toronto, Ontario, Canada)Thanks all,

(Callsign) Rob(Flightsim version) FSX(Experience in Flightsim) RTWR '08 / '09 "My favorite aircraft is the one I'm flying."(Timezone =/- UTC) UTC-5 Indianapolis, IN

Hello fellow race fans I flew this race last year but it looks like I will not be able to do so this year I will try to follow the race if I can.Lots of luck GO TEAM AVSIM

Ah yes.....It is time again! (Callsign) Rndguy35(Sim Type) FS9 and FSX, most likely FSX(Experience) GA, Turboprops, Warbirds, Jets (That is just about anything). (Time Zone) UTC-6; Central US, Des Moines, IA

Still a little early to tell the schedule around Valentines, but will start practicing wholeheartedly after the New Years. Cannot wait to meet up with the team again. (Callsign) Spokes2112, or Roman(Sim Type) FS9(Experience) 2 years on team, FS'r since FS95, Just about everything except choppers. :-((Time Zone) UTC-6; w/dst, Green Bay,WIEDIT - How are the forums acting? I know in some forums pictures and attachments disappear after a day or 2. Maybe it has been fixed or allowed here for extended time. Now would be the time to make sure it's all good if not already done.