# Discord

# Overview

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*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.

<p class="callout success">*While joining the company’s Discord is not mandatory, it’s **strongly encouraged**.* </p>

<p class="callout success">*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.*  
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To join the discord, [click here to review the steps to join](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/2-training/page/pilot-profile-discord "Pilot Profile – Discord").

# Behavior Guidelines

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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.

<p class="callout info">*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.*</p>

When on our *Discord,* you are required to observe below.

1. Follow all staff instructions immediately – and at all times.
2. Do not ping staff members for trivial or inconsequential reasons.
3. Do not ping more than four (4) people at once – or ping members randomly (unless in a Group Flight).
4. You need to be *at least* 16 years old to use our *Discord*.
5. Respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal information – yours or that of others.
6. Remain on topic and use our channels correctly.
7. 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.
8. Be welcoming, kind, respectful and considerate of other Users at all times. Bullying, threatening and/or harassing anyone in any way is not tolerated.
9. 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.
10. NSFW (Not Suitable For Work) content is not allowed under any circumstances. Content is expected to be suitable for all ages at all times.
11. Do not advertise (buy, sell or trade) and/or give anything away without first obtaining permission from the Business Office staff (Red names).
12. Leave moderating to the Marshallers. Avoid engaging in back-seat moderating.
13. These rules may vary at any time. Marshallers reserve the right to warn and ban users at their discretion.
14. The most important rule of all is to have fun!

# Groups & Channels

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There are a number of *Groups* and *Channels* within our *Discord*. They are as follows:

<p class="callout info">*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.*</p>

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-group-%7C-channel-desc" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 832px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 28.1481%; background-color: grey; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Channel**</span></td><td class="align-center" style="width: 71.8519%; background-color: grey; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Description**</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 29px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Walker Air Transport**</span></td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 29px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access: All Pilots**</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">events</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Posts on upcoming [Walker Events](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/3-help/page/events)

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">liveries</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;">Updates when we add or update[ liveries](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/1-policies-procedures/page/aircraft-liveries)

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">news</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">General news from the flight simulation community

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td class="align-left" style="width: 28.1481%; vertical-align: middle; height: 57px;">notams</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 57px;" width="993">Communications and updates intended for the entire pilot community  
**NOTE:** *NOTAM = Notice To All Missions*

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">info</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Section containing high-level information about the general running of the company

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">roles</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;">Section allowing a pilot to join optional channels in the Discord

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 29px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Squawk**</span></td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 29px; background-color: #a64040;" width="993"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access: All Pilots**</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">lounge</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Voice chat with others in our community

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">group flight</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Fly with others in the community - Group 1

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">group flight 2</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;">Fly with others in the community - Group 2

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">live flight</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Share your flight with the community - Group 1

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">live flight 2</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Share your flight with the community - Group 2

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">other-games-live</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;">Share your other gameplay with the community

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 29px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Community**</span></td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 29px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access: All Pilots**</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">general</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Anything related to flight simulation

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">hardware</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Anything related to computer or flight sim hardware

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 29px;">live-streaming</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 29px;" width="993">A place to post YouTube or Twitch Streams</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">memes</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Anything funny or interesting that you’d like to share

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">real-life</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Anything related to real life you wish to share

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">screenshots</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Screen shots of anything related to flight simulation

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">support</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;" width="993">Ask for help – <span style="color: #dc4949;">**for VA-related matters only**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 28.1481%; height: 35px;">videos</td><td style="width: 71.8519%; height: 35px;">A place to share videos of anything aviation-related

</td></tr></tbody></table>

The Groups noted below have sub-channels which haven’t been listed. To view them in *Discord*, click on the Group’s *name*.

<p class="callout warning">*If you cannot see these channels and want to join them, please head over to #roles and select the necessary icons.*</p>

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-atc-networks-access%3A" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 810px; height: 1403px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 29px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**ATC Networks**</span></td><td style="width: 584px; height: 29px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)**</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">ivao</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Any discussions related to the IVAO network

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">pilotedge</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Any discussions related to the PilotEdge network

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">vatsim-atc</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Any discussions related to controlling on the VATSIM network

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">vatsim-calendar</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Update feed on VATSIM events happening on the network

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">vatsim-amas</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Any discussions related to flying on the VATSIM network in the Americas

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">vatsim-apac</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Any discussions related to flying on the VATSIM network in Asia Pacifc

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">vatsim-emas</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Any discussions related to flying on the VATSIM network in Europe, Middle East and Africa

</td></tr><tr style="height: 33px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 33px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**MSFS**</span></td><td style="width: 584px; height: 33px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 38px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 38px;">msfs-general</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 38px;">General discussions and support related to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 57px;">msfs-aircraft</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 57px;">Aircraft add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 57px;">msfs-plugins</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 57px;">General add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 57px;">msfs-scenery</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 57px;">Scenery add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**P3D**</span></td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 38px;"><td class="align-left" style="width: 226px; vertical-align: middle; height: 38px;">p3d-general</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 38px;">General discussions and support related to Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; vertical-align: middle; height: 35px;">p3d-aircraft</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Aircraft add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td style="width: 226px; vertical-align: middle; height: 57px;">p3d-plugins</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 57px;">General add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td style="width: 226px; vertical-align: middle; height: 57px;">p3d-scenery</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 57px;">Scenery add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**X-Plane 11**</span></td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">xp11-general</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">General discussions and support related to Laminar Research's X-Plane 11

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">xp11-aircraft</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Aircraft add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 11

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">xp11-plugins</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">General add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 11

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">xp11-scenery</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Scenery add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 11

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**X-Plane 12**</span></td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access: All Pilots (Signup in #roles required)**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">xp12-general</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">General discussions and support related to Laminar Research's X-Plane 12

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">xp12-aircraft</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Aircraft add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 12

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">xp12-plugins</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">General add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 12

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">xp12-scenery</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Scenery add-on discussions (payware and freeware) related to X-Plane 12

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Licensed Pilots**</span></td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px; background-color: #a64040;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Access:** **Selected channels limited to Student and Licensed Pilots**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">pilot-talk</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Chat about piloting with company pilots having real-world credentials.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">photos-videos</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Photos and videos shared by pilots

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">training-help</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Discussions for training, non-pilots are limited to view-only

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">training-room-1</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Voice and video call channel for pilots learning and being trained by others in the community

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">training-room-2</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Voice and video call channel for pilots learning and being trained by others in the community

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; background-color: #a64040; height: 35px;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Other Games**</span></td><td style="width: 584px; background-color: #a64040; height: 35px;"></td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 226px; height: 35px;">Multiple Channels</td><td style="width: 584px; height: 35px;">Channels for popular games in the community, as well as a general catch all for other games

</td></tr></tbody></table>

<p class="callout info">*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.*</p>

# Discord FAQ

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-answers-to-general-q" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 100%;">##### **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").**

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##### **I’ve never used *Discord* before. How do I get started?**

[Please click here to review how to join Discord.](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/2-training/page/pilot-profile-discord "Pilot Profile – Discord")

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##### **How do I interact with others in *Discord*?**

How to use *Discord* is well beyond our ability to describe here - however, there are any number of online resources you can access to help you ‘fill in the blanks’, so to speak. In your browser, enter the phrase ‘how to use *Discord*’ or something similar – and select any of the many items that appear to learn more.

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##### **What does the color of someone’s company ID mean?**

We use the color of a Pilot’s ID in *Discord* to acknowledge a variety of roles | designations within the company.

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-if-the-color-of-the-" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 261px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; background-color: grey; vertical-align: middle; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**ID Color**</span></td><td class="align-center" style="width: 85.1852%; background-color: grey; vertical-align: middle; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Position and Role**</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #f1c40f; background-color: #313338;">**Gold**</span></td><td style="width: 85.1852%; height: 29px;">These pilots are<span style="color: #f1c40f;"> </span><span style="color: #f1c40f; background-color: #313338;">**Founders**</span> who helped Storm build *Walker Air Transport*.</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #fc4f4f; background-color: #313338;">**Red**</span></td><td style="width: 85.1852%; height: 29px;">These pilots in the <span style="color: #fc4f4f; background-color: #313338;">**Business Office**</span> help Storm with the day-to-day management of the Company.</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; vertical-align: middle; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #edff00; background-color: #313338;">**Yellow**</span></td><td style="width: 85.1852%; height: 29px;">These pilots serve as <span style="color: #edff00; background-color: #313338;">**Marshallers**</span> and provide information and guidance to all.  
</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; vertical-align: middle; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #e67e22; background-color: #313338;">**Orange**</span></td><td style="width: 85.1852%; height: 29px;">These pilots are members of our <span style="color: #e67e22; background-color: #313338;">**Paintshop**</span> and assist in creating liveries for the Walker fleet.</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #3498db; background-color: #313338;">**Blue**</span></td><td style="width: 85.1852%; height: 29px;">These pilots are <span style="color: #3498db; background-color: #313338;">**Private Pilot's License**</span> holders (PPL) in the real world.</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #2ecc71; background-color: #313338;">**Green**</span></td><td style="width: 85.1852%; height: 29px;">These pilots are <span style="color: #2ecc71; background-color: #313338;">**students pursuing their Private Pilot's License**</span> in the real world.</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #1abc9c; background-color: #313338;">**Turquoise**</span></td><td style="width: 85.1852%; height: 29px;">These pilots are <span style="background-color: #313338;">**<span style="color: #1abc9c;">members of the [Patreon program](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/2-training/page/pilot-profile-patreon)</span>**</span> who help support the company</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 14.8148%; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #ffffff; background-color: #313338;">**White**</span></td><td style="width: 85.1852%; height: 29px;">These are members of the <span style="color: #ffffff; background-color: #313338;">**pilot roster**</span> of the company.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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##### **Receiving Pilot Roles in Discord**

If you’re a *Student* or *Private Pilot* in real life and would like to have your company ID’s appearance reflect that designation in *Discord* like below

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-student-pilot-privat" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; background-color: grey;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**SAMPLE – Student Pilot**</span></td><td style="width: 50%; background-color: grey;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**SAMPLE – Private Pilot**</span></td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 50%; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1643559162181.png](https://docs.walkerair.us/uploads/images/gallery/2022-01/scaled-1680-/image-1643559162181.png)](https://docs.walkerair.us/uploads/images/gallery/2022-01/image-1643559162181.png)

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 50%; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1643559028310.png](https://docs.walkerair.us/uploads/images/gallery/2022-01/scaled-1680-/image-1643559028310.png)](https://docs.walkerair.us/uploads/images/gallery/2022-01/image-1643559028310.png)

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here’s what you need to do:

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-student-pilot%3A-conta" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; background-color: grey;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Student Pilot:**</span>

</td><td style="width: 50%; background-color: grey;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">**Private Pilot:** </span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%;">- 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.

</td><td style="width: 50%;">- 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.

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<p class="callout info">*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.*</p>