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As long as you’re flying offline and don’t do anything to interrupt the operation of ACARS, you may pause your flight and resume it at any time afterwards without penalty. If you’re flying online in a simulated, real-world environment, though, the contr...

I’ve just completed your Application Form. How long will it take for it to be approved? All Application Forms are acknowledged and confirmed as soon as staff is available. Historically, decisions for applications are sent out within 24 hours of receipt, tho...

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% accurat...

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Something doesn’t seem to be working properly on the website. How do I report that? Submit a Help Ticket or post to the #support channel in our Discord. I see my name is no longer on the Pilot Roster. What do I have to do to get back on it? Submit a Help...

What if my computer or flight simulator crashes?  This topic is covered in some detail within our Policies & Procedures Document. It may be found here. What if I crash during one of my flights? If you crash or have any other in-flight event preventing you ...

I’m signed up and want to take my first flight. Now what? The steps you need to take to prepare yourself for your first flight are detailed in our New Pilot Orientation document. It may be found here. Review it carefully. Afterwards, if you have any questi...

When flying Cargo and Scheduled flights – and Charter flights, though only when Worldwide Persistence is on/enabled – your departure airport must be the same as the arrival airport of your previous flight. A Jumpseat enables you to change that. With a Ti...

A Tour provides an opportunity for a pilot to discover the world in a new and unique way. Each one is themed, and unless specified differently, can be completed in an aircraft from any of the company's fleets. They are comprised of planned legs, each of which ...

What’s a Virtual Airline? As the name implies, a Virtual Airline (VA) is not a real airline. It simulates the various operations of a real one, though with only a single element – the Pilot. In a typical VA, the Pilot selects the flights they wish to fly,...

Time compression – changing the simulation rate during a flight – is permitted as often as desired; however, a 15% penalty will be assessed against the total number of points earned for that flight if its use is detected by ACARS. EXAMPLE:  53 points ear...

If you’re just checking us out – or if you’re already a member of our team – thanks very much for your interest in Walker Air Transport. While we’ve made every effort to keep things simple and straightforward here, we recognize the fact questions wil...

While we do not require you to fly online, it’s strongly encouraged. To assist you in doing so, we’ve partnered with PilotEdge and VATSIM. You can fly on the IVAO network, however Walker Air Transport is not partnered with this company nor will we be due...

When you complete a flight and it’s Approved, you’re compensated in virtual currency – what's referred to as our Virtual Money. The amount you make per hour – and subsequently, for each completed flight – depends on the Pilot Rank you hold. Your Vir...

Our flight modules are built in a way substituting aircraft isn’t necessary. We do not, therefore, accept substitutions. If a PIREP documents a different aircraft than what was initially selected for the flight after ACARS was started, it will be Rejected. ...

Unlimited Fuel The use of unlimited fuel – a PIREP indicating no fuel was consumed during a flight – is not permitted. If the use of unlimited fuel is detected, your PIREP will be Rejected. No hours, distance or points will be awarded – and it will not...

It’s wise to monitor your Flight Log periodically throughout your flight to ensure its data is being logged/recorded and transmitted correctly. If, at any time before you land and taxi to a stop at the end of your flight, you see the entry below in your Fli...

If entries in your Flight Log file are determined to be improperly sequenced as a result of a SIM crash, the PIREP will be removed from your Logbook. Manual changes cannot and will not be made.

If you experience an in-flight emergency, or you simply have to divert to another airport, treat it as a real life experience. You may find the information below helpful in your recovery planning. Worldwide Persistence If You Stop ACARS and Submit PIREP If...

  Answers to general questions you may have about Discord, its features and how it works may be found here.   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, ...