Ozark Virtual started in early 2002. Back then Ron Sprinkel along with his fleet manager Mark Plumley had a idea and wanted to start a classic virtual airline. Most airlines were already spoken for. So we searched high and low and finally landed Ozark. We talked and wondered why this awesome airline was never brought to the VA world? So we made it happen. Ron was the web and idea man, and I was the fleet manager.

We implemented a automated PIREP system and brought the routes online. Next we brought the original aircraft the gone but not forgotten airline used to operate coast to coast. The roster swelled quickly and we qualified for VATSIM by the end of that year.

By late 2002, Ron had to step down from the position of CEO. And Mark Plumley (Current CEO) took the reins. I quickly figured out that I had bit off way more than I could chew. The PIREP system started to become unstable because of a php upgrade and I knew nothing about scripting. I learned a few tricks and Ozark Virtual gained some knowledgeable staff that helped carry us along.

Well, a few scripts and a few years later. We are still strong and have some long time members such as Brian Wilber who is our VP of Operations, and writer of our current VA suite of scripts. Virtual Admin is here to carry us far into the future as we evolve to bring our members the best virtual airline we can!

Ozark Virtual "We are always getting better!"

-Mark Plumley OVACEO