It’s official! We will have the Eric Flight Caribbean Skies Flight Sim Marathon starting at 8AM EDT (1200z) on Saturday, July 25th, 2026. All the information you need to participate is in the briefing https://tinyurl.com/caribbeanskiesmarathon
Also, you will need to register in order to be “official” and qualified to win raffle prizes. Register here (make sure you read the briefing first): https://tinyurl.com/caribmarsignup REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
We will try contacting sponsors so we can get some prizes like we have in the past for participating pilots
Save the date! Saturday, July 25th, 2026 with departure at 8AM EDT as of now.
The Eric Flight Caribbean Skies Flight Sim Marathon marks the sixth annual endurance flight simulator livestream marathon in support of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, as part of the Great Cycle Challenge. This event is more than a flight—it is a continuous, single-session journey across one of the most breathtaking regions on Earth, uniting aviation, exploration, and purpose into one unforgettable experience.
Departing from the shores of South Florida, this marathon expedition will trace a sweeping arc through the Caribbean, connecting a diverse chain of islands, cultures, and landscapes. Over the course of the flight, viewers and pilots alike will witness a stunning evolution of scenery—from the shallow, crystal-clear banks of the Bahamas to the rugged mountain terrain of Hispaniola, the lush tropical beauty of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Lesser Antilles.
As the journey progresses southward, the landscape transforms once more into the vibrant coastal regions of Trinidad and Venezuela, before culminating in the unique, desert-like beauty of the ABC Islands. Each leg offers its own visual story: brilliant turquoise waters, coral reefs stretching beneath the surface, densely forested hillsides, colorful island towns, and some of the most iconic aviation approaches in the world.
This marathon is flown entirely in one continuous session, symbolizing endurance, commitment, and the unwavering pursuit of hope. Just as the flight presses forward across open ocean and distant horizons, so too does the mission behind it—raising awareness and funds to support life-saving research for children battling cancer.
Broadcast live across Twitch, Kick, and YouTube, the Eric Flight Caribbean Skies Flight Sim Marathon invites a global audience to follow along, engage, and contribute to a cause that reaches far beyond the cockpit.
One flight. One journey. One mission: Hope.
