# 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.*  
</p>

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

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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*...

- 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

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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;">**X-Plane 12**</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;">**Other Games**</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?**

The first thing to do is join our *Discord*. You can do that by logging into CrewOps, clicking your name in the top right, and choosing 'Discord' at the bottom.

[![image-1668087664067.png](https://docs.walkerair.us/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/image-1668087664067.png)](https://docs.walkerair.us/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/image-1668087664067.png)

If you have issues, submit a [**Help Ticket**](https://docs.walkerair.us/books/2-training/page/help-submit-a-ticket).

After having your online ID activated, scroll though the *Groups* and *Channels* you encounter to get a feel for what’s being posted in each one. And then, post away and allow your fellow Pilots to get to know you…

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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>