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 Mark was the fleet manager.
They implemented an automated
PIREP system and brought the routes online. Next came the original
aircraft that the gone-but-not-forgotten airline used to operate coast to coast.
The roster swelled quickly and Ozark Virtual 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 took the reins. A short time later The PIREP system started to become unstable
because of a PHP upgrade and Mark knew nothing about scripting. He 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
a new CEO, Brian Wilber who is the author 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!"
-Brian Wilber OVACEO