Fellow Simviators

May is upon us and while I had a few interesting ideas for this month's contest, recent events within the aviation industry allowed me to shift focus and try something different. It was rather unfortunate seeing the closure of the low cost carrier Spirit Airlines and while many folks despised their business practices and in some cases their service, others enjoyed the ability to fly at an affordable airfare more suited to their budget.

We won't use this as a discussion piece into why they did not survive but we know the last few years has been a struggle for the company to keep afloat after enduring engine problems with some of their newly purchased NEOs being grounded as a result.

However, we we use this month's contest to pay tribute to Spirit and their dedicated team members who kept the carrier going for 34 years (1992 - 2026).

Rules of engagement!!

All images must have a Spirit livery of some sort to be considered and or there may be something within the terminal/ground services environment to reflect that it is owned and or operated by Spirit Airlines.

X-Plane 11

X-Plane 11

MSFS 2020

MSFS 2024

MSFS 2024

MSFS 2024

MSFS 2024

MSFS 2024

MSFS 2024

MSFS 2020

Remember creativity is always a plus, let's see what you have to offer.

Good Luck to All!!

@kroswynd

You read my mind!!! I was going to tell you that SAME idea.

Regards,

Aharon

Old and New. Preflight at DTW (MSFS2020).

Entering into KLGA runway 13 for departure to Myrtle Beach, SC in middle of drizzle. Please click on the screenshot for sharper and bigger view.

Hi all,

My entry for this month is a Spirit A320 departing Detroit on a final ferry flight, passing the Spirit hangar before heading west to Arizona's desert storage fields at Goodyear. One of the last journeys of a Spirit aircraft before joining the rows of grounded jets awaiting an uncertain future.

This screnshot is a tribute to the pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, dispatchers, and ground crews whose dedication kept these aircraft flying and connected millions of passengers over the years 🖤💛

My version of Spirit, as always, good luck to everyone participating

Darryl

On 5/31/2026 at 4:57 PM, IvanRS said:

Hi all,

My entry for this month is a Spirit A320 departing Detroit on a final ferry flight, passing the Spirit hangar before heading west to Arizona's desert storage fields at Goodyear. One of the last journeys of a Spirit aircraft before joining the rows of grounded jets awaiting an uncertain future.

This screnshot is a tribute to the pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, dispatchers, and ground crews whose dedication kept these aircraft flying and connected millions of passengers over the years 🖤💛

Fellow Aviators!!!

Congrats to IvanRS!!!

This month's contest was filled with some sorrow as it was rough to see many of our fellow colleagues who were overnight found to be without employment.

The entries this month all have some level of sentimental and or emotional feelings attached to them which made it a huge toss-up.
The image that really drove this contest was that of IvanRS as he was able to capture the true concept of FAREWELL

Email to follow shortly

Cheers