3. Help
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ACARS
ACARS is a term used to refer to Flight Tracking software used to provide data to our System. Tha...
FlightTrackerXP | MacOS
Prior to 1 December 2021, this was known as Belerophon. FlightTrackerXP is a paid application. Y...
smartCARS 3 | Windows PC Mac OS Linux
If you haven't already read the Flight Operations chapter, we recommend you do so now before cont...
smartCARS 3 | XPUIPC for X-Plane 11/12
In order to fly with Walker Air Transport using smartCARS 3 and X-Plane 11 or 12, you are require...
Awards
Awards are available for successfully completing a wide variety of flying-related activities with...
Events
You're required to bid your flights using the 'Bid Flight' button found on the Event page. You do...
Flight Operations
Introduction
There are four [4] types of flights available at Walker Air Transport: Cargo Charter Scheduled...
Cargo
The Cargo Flight Module gives Pilots an opportunity to experience life as a 'Freight Dog' for a m...
Charter
Leveraging a list of all airports around the world, the Charter system allows a pilot to create a...
Scheduled
The Scheduled Flight Module gives Pilots an opportunity to experience life as a 'Line Pilot' for ...
Tours
A Tour provides an opportunity for a pilot to discover the world in a new and unique way. Each on...
Jumpseat
When flying Cargo and Scheduled flights – and Charter flights, though only when Worldwide Persist...
Liveries
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Locate your Community Folder for Microsoft Flight Simulator. NOTE: The location depends on how y...
Prepar3D
We don't use livery installation programs provided by developers – such as PMDG Ops Center. Why? ...
X-Plane
There are a significant number of modifications available in the X-Plane community – from 3D en...
Online ATC
Do not use the flight number given to you when bidding on a flight. All pilots must use their pil...
Pilot Reports (PIREPS)
A PIREP is, quite simply, a Pilot Report. It contains digital data about the flight you flew and ...
Locating Your PIREP
PIREPS are stored in your Logbook. They may be accessed by using the Navigation Bar in the Crew O...
Approved, Rejected & Diverted
A completed flight will automatically be categorized in one of the following ways:Manually-comple...
Deleting a PIREP
How to delete your PIREP? Pilots have a 72 hour clock after submitting their flight to delete it...
Point System
Points are awarded for each completed flight receiving an ‘Approved’ designation. The number of ...
Manual PIREPS
TL;DR: Manual PIREPS are not allowed.Data generated by your flight simulator about your flight i...
Rank & Points
Rank Walker Air Transport utilizes the smartCARS 3 (Windows/MacOS/Linux) or FlightTrackerXP (Mac...
simBrief
simBrief enables Pilots to automatically create an Operational Flight Plan (OFP) based on the det...
Worldwide Persistence
What is it? Worldwide Persistence (WWP) changes your Charter flight experience in our airline. ...
FAQ
Find answers here to questions frequently asked of us by those in our Pilot community.
Introduction
If you’re just checking us out – or if you’re already a member of our team – thanks very much for...
General Questions
What’s a Virtual Airline? As the name implies, a Virtual Airline (VA) is not a real airline. It ...
Application & Registration
I’ve just completed your Application Form. How long will it take for it to be approved? All Appl...
Getting Started
I’m signed up and want to take my first flight. Now what? The steps you need to take to prepare ...
Flight Operations
What if my computer or flight simulator crashes? This topic is covered in some detail within ou...
Squawks & Comments
Something doesn’t seem to be working properly on the website. How do I report that? Submit a Hel...