A virtual airline (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the Internet, similar to a real airline. Many hundreds of virtual airlines of significance currently active, with tens of thousands of participants involved at any one time.
Are you ready to start a new Virtual Career?
You are only one click away!
If so just click the REGISTER link on the menu to get started having fun in your new virtual career with FlyVirtual Alliance. We hope to be flying with you soon!
Every day, there is freight that needs to be flown throughout the world, and every day that freight is moved where it needs to be on time. Someone has to do this, to make it all happen, to keep the wheels of commerce moving. This is where FlyVirtual steps in and keeps the planes flying.
We are a virtual cargo holding company with a strong union of virtual pilots traveling throughout the world with one goal in mind; Complete the flight in a timely manner with safety first.
Currently over 100 airlines have virtual agreements with FlyVirtual because they know our pilots get the job done. But even though it's all business in the front office, it's not all business here, we are here to have fun along the way! Our pilots are some of the best in the industry flying into and out of some of the most famous airports in the world. We also fly to some of the most remote places on the planet. From flying low and slow over frozen Alaskan tundra, to flying across oceans and even around the world; FlyVirtual has a flight that fits your needs.
When you're ready to join your "Last" Virtual Airline, the one that will challenge you and your flying needs for a long time, then put your application in at FlyVirtual. We look forward to seeing you on the flight line!
Regards, Louis Merck
FlyVirtual Chairman
Navigraph AIRAC Cycle
Posted by Jimmy Settles on 02/14/2012
Cycle 1202 is now available in the FMS Data section.
Each cycle costs 20 credits, independent on the number of addons/downloads you make during that cycle. We also offer an annual cycle package (13 cycles) for 200 credits - a 23% discount compared to purchasing each cycle individually. The annual cycle package can be used until the 13th cycle (counted from the current cycle at the time of purchase), as long as you keep your account - even if, at a later stage, your account balance is zero or in the event your credits expire.
If you check today’s new releases at simMarket, you might feel the need to raise an eyebrow at the fact that FSPassengers for FS2004 and FSX is listed… Well, you’d be right. It’s been away, but now it’s back available again, as of today.
If you don’t know the add-on, FSPassengers brings a whole new dimension to your MSFS experience, allowing you to build a career from small single engined piston aircraft through to A B747, A380 or Concorde if you so desire. Not only does it allow you a career progression though, it also brings with it aircraft failures, passenger problems and a virtual crew.
To check out the full features list and purchase, click here for FS2004, or here; for FSX.
TropicalSim
Posted by Jimmy Settles on 02/10/2012
TROPICALSIM - TIRANA INTL - LATI
FEATURES
Highly detailed Tirana Intl' Airport / LATI
Photoscenery surrounding the airport area with night lighting and autogen
FS9 version compatible with default and add-on FS9 scenery
FSX version compatible with default and add-on FSX scenery
Compatible with add-on AI traffic
Usage of FS9 SDK for the FS9 version for best performance
Usage of FSX SDK for the FSX version for best performance
Auto-installer
Microsoft Flight Launch Date
Posted by Jimmy Settles on 02/10/2012
February 6, 2012 – Microsoft Flight Launches February 29, 2012
Prepare for takeoff! On the heels of a successful beta, we’re excited to announce that “Microsoft Flight” will be available to download worldwide for free starting February 29, 2012, right here at www.microsoftflight.com. In addition, the Hawaiian Adventure Pack – which includes the remaining Hawaiian Islands, a new plane and 20 new missions – will be available to purchase the same day through Games for Windows—LIVE.
Microsoft Flight lets players jump into the fun, freedom, and adventure of flight with no special hardware or past experience. If you have a mouse and a PC, you can fly!
Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 23:38
Staff reviewer Ted Gold gives us a detailed review of A2A Simulations' B377 Captain of the Ship while taking it on a trans-Atlantic multi-leg flight. "Included in the package are liveries featuring Aero Spacelines for the “Guppy”, Pan Am, BOAC, Northwest, AOA, and a dedicated A2A paint job."
"The B377 navigation systems (or lack thereof!) assume the pilot is capable of handling basic VOR-VOR and NDB navigation principles. There is no GPS but not to worry….your navigator has a full chart suite at his disposal to assist you. The autopilot is incredibly simple - essentially you can turn right, left, pitch up, pitch down, and hold current altitude. No RNAV, no VNAV….the PIC needs to navigate via the instruments and map position (or ATC instruction) and this will take practice for those entirely too used to “flying the magenta line” and punching buttons on your FMS."
"I am pleased to report that regardless of the A2A B377 COTS complexity and immersive depth, the model has absolutely ZERO impact on frames. The performance is actually extraordinary and I can state unequivocally it is the best flying experience I have EVER had within FSX. Frankly, I am blown away. Every flight was a pleasure to make and a thoroughly enjoyable learning experience. The A2A B377 COTS is, simply put, the very definition of what flying in FSX should be all about. I loved it….and so will you."
Editor's Note: AVSIM contributing reviewer Ray Marshall is currently polishing a piece specifically regarding the A2A “Guppy” model of this title release.
