# Discord # Overview - - - - - - *Discord* is an instant messaging and VoIP application and digital distribution platform designed for creating online communities. We use it primarily as a communications tool – to connect and interact with our Pilots in real-time.
*While joining the company’s Discord is not mandatory, it’s **strongly encouraged**.*
*Lurkers are always welcome! Be as active as you desire. Having an active or lurking presence in our Discord is a wonderful way to stay up to date on Company developments and actively engage with your fellow Pilots.*
To join the discord, click **Discord** in the menu under your name in the *Navigation Bar* on the *Crew Operations* website. You may also submit a **Help Ticket** for assistance. # Behavior Guidelines - - - - - - Our *Discord* is an online, public forum and may only be accessed by a member of our community – in other words, a Company Pilot. As such, in addition to having your behavior meet the Standards set forth within our **[Code of Conduct](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/1-policies-procedures/page/code-of-conduct "Code of Conduct")**, it should also conform to those general *Behavior Guidelines* listed below.*Because we have an international community, we've chosen to do what the aviation community has done by adopting English as the official language of our Discord.*
When on our *Discord*... - Follow all Staff instructions immediately – and at all times. - Do not ping Staff Members for trivial or inconsequential reasons. - Do not ping more than four (4) people at once – or ping members randomly (unless in a Group Flight). - You need to be *at least* 16 years old to use our *Discord*. - Respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal information – yours or that of others. - Remain on topic and use our channels correctly. - Community members are free to express themselves openly and give constructive criticism and feedback. When doing so, we expect those interactions to be civil and respectful. - Be welcoming, kind, respectful and considerate of other Users at all times. Bullying, threatening and/or harassing anyone in any way is not tolerated. - Do not promote your own content by posting personal *Discord* Server Invite links or codes. The only Server Invite links or codes allowed are those for official *Discords* or industry communities. - NSFW (Not Suitable For Work) content is not allowed under any circumstances. Content is expected to be suitable for all ages at all times. - Do not advertise (buy, sell or trade ) and/or give anything away without first obtaining permission from the Business Office staff (Red names). - Leave moderating to the Marshallers. Avoid engaging in back-seat moderating. - These rules may vary at any time. Marshallers reserve the right to warn and ban Users at their discretion. - The most important rule of all is to have fun! # Groups & Channels - - - - - - There are a number of *Groups* and *Channels* within our *Discord*. They are as follows:*Our Discord is dynamic and subject to change at any time to better serve the needs of our pilot community. As such, the Groups and Channels listed below may **not** be 100% accurate at the time they’re viewed. The list will be updated periodically, though **not** on a regularly-scheduled basis. Login to our Discord to view the current list.*
**Channel** | **Description** |
**Walker Air Transport** | **Access: All Pilots** |
events | Posts on upcoming [Walker Events](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/3-help/page/events) |
liveries | Updates when we add or update[ liveries](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/1-policies-procedures/page/aircraft-liveries) |
news | General news from the flight simulation community |
notams | Communications and updates intended for the entire pilot community **NOTE:** *NOTAM = Notice To All Missions* |
info | Section containing high-level information about the general running of the company |
roles | Section allowing a pilot to join optional channels in the Discord |
**Squawk** | **Access: All Pilots** |
lounge | Voice chat with others in our community |
group flight | Fly with others in the community - Group 1 |
group flight 2 | Fly with others in the community - Group 2 |
live flight | Share your flight with the community - Group 1 |
live flight 2 | Share your flight with the community - Group 2 |
other-games-live | Share your other gameplay with the community |
**Community** | **Access: All Pilots** |
general | Anything related to flight simulation |
hardware | Anything related to computer or flight sim hardware |
live-streaming | A place to post YouTube or Twitch Streams |
memes | Anything funny or interesting that you’d like to share |
real-life | Anything related to real life you wish to share |
screenshots | Screen shots of anything related to flight simulation |
support | Ask for help – **for VA-related matters only** |
videos | A place to share videos of anything aviation-related |
*If you cannot see these channels and want to join them, please head over to #roles and select the necessary icons.*
**ATC Networks** | **Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)** |
ivao | Any discussions related to the IVAO network |
pilotedge | Any discussions related to the PilotEdge network |
vatsim-atc | Any discussions related to controlling on the VATSIM network |
vatsim-calendar | Update feed on VATSIM events happening on the network |
vatsim-amas | Any discussions related to flying on the VATSIM network in the Americas |
vatsim-apac | Any discussions related to flying on the VATSIM network in Asia Pacifc |
vatsim-emas | Any discussions related to flying on the VATSIM network in Europe, Middle East and Africa |
**MSFS** | **Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)** |
msfs-general | General discussions and support related to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 |
msfs-aircraft | Aircraft add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 |
msfs-plugins | General add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 |
msfs-scenery | Scenery add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 |
**P3D** | **Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)** |
p3d-general | General discussions and support related to Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D |
p3d-aircraft | Aircraft add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D |
p3d-plugins | General add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D |
p3d-scenery | Scenery add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D |
**X-Plane 11** | **Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)** |
xp11-general | General discussions and support related to Laminar Research's X-Plane 11 |
xp11-aircraft | Aircraft add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 11 |
xp11-plugins | General add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 11 |
xp11-scenery | Scenery add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 11 |
**X-Plane 12** | **Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)** |
xp12-general | General discussions and support related to Laminar Research's X-Plane 12 |
xp12-aircraft | Aircraft add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 12 |
xp12-plugins | General add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 12 |
xp12-scenery | Scenery add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 12 |
**Licensed Pilots** | **Access:** **Selected channels limited to Student and Licensed Pilots** |
pilot-talk | Chat about piloting with company pilots having real-world credentials. |
photos-videos | Photos and videos shared by pilots |
training-help | Discussions for training, non-pilots are limited to view-only |
training-room-1 | Voice and video call channel for pilots learning and being trained by others in the community |
training-room-2 | Voice and video call channel for pilots learning and being trained by others in the community |
**Other Games** | |
Multiple Channels | Channels for popular games in the community, as well as a general catch all for other games |
*Active comments in any Group or Channel will make its name appear in **bold print**. If you are tagged in any channel, a **number in red circle** will appear beside it.*
# Discord FAQ - - - - - - ########## **Answers to general questions you may have about *Discord*, its features and how it works may be found [here](https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us "Discord Information").** |
**ID Color** | **Position and Role** |
**Gold** | These pilots are **Founders** who helped Storm build *Walker Air Transport*. |
**Red** | These pilots in the **Business Office** help Storm with the day-to-day management of the Company. |
**Yellow** | These pilots serve as **Marshallers** and provide information and guidance to all. |
**Orange** | These pilots are members of our **Paintshop** and assist in creating liveries for the Walker fleet. |
**Blue** | These pilots are **Private Pilot's License** holders (PPL) in the real world. |
**Green** | These pilots are **students pursuing their Private Pilot's License** in the real world. |
**Turquoise** | These pilots are **members of the [Patreon program](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/2-training/page/pilot-profile-patreon)** who help support the company |
**White** | These are members of the **pilot roster** of the company. |
**SAMPLE – Student Pilot** | **SAMPLE – Private Pilot** |
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**Student Pilot:** | **Private Pilot:** |
- DM a member of the *Business Office* on Discord - (and make sure to include your name and WAT Pilot ID); and, - Provide a copy of your *Student License* (block out your mailing address information) – or – for those outside the US, something of an equivalent nature to validate your status. The name on your license **must** be visible and **must** match the name you have on-file with the virtual airline. Your license must be valid and **not** expired. | - DM a member of the *Business Office* on Discord (and make sure to include your name and WAT Pilot ID); and, - Provide a copy of your *Pilot License* (block out your mailing address information) to show you hold, at a minimum, a Private Pilot endorsement. The name on your license **must** be visible and **must** match the name you have on-file with the virtual airline. Your license must be valid and **not** expired. |
*If you’d rather **not** submit a copy of your license for either designation, that's your decision. However, you can’t obtain the roles in Discord without verifying you're either a Student or Licensed Pilot.*