Welcome to vWestJet! Just like most Virtual Airlines, we at vWestJet have our own set of rules, which are defined in our Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) document.

This SOP establishes the rules, procedures, and standards of the safe, realistic and professional operation of our Virtual Airline. All pilots and staff must adhere to these procedures to ensure our simulated mirror real-world standards while remaining accessible and enjoyable.

2.1 Minimum Flight Requirements & Activity

• We are well aware you have a life outside flight sim - no minimum flight requirements, fly as YOU want

2.2 Flight Dispatch, PIREP Submission, Fuel Planning & Diversions

• Dispatch: All flights must be booked via the dispatch system, with simulator time synchronized to the booked departure time.

• PIREP Submission: Pilots must submit flight reports immediately after landing using the ACARS system—known as Pegasus.

• Manual PIREPs (Claims): Manual submissions are accepted only when accompanied by verifiable proof. Pilots must attach screenshots from their tracking tool that clearly display the relevant flight data. Links to external trackers (e.g., Volanta, IVAO, or VATSIM) are not acceptable.

• Fuel Planning: Use approved tools (e.g., SimBrief) to ensure accurate fuel calculations; please check the output against our sop before fuelling your aircraft. any deviation beyond approved limits will incur penalties.

• Diversions & Abnormalities: Any diversions, non-normal events, or deviations must be thoroughly documented in the PIREP comments.

2.3 Approach & Landing Standards

• Stabilized Approaches: Approaches must be stabilized at 1000ft AGL; failure to stabilize by this altitude required go-aound.

• General Requirement: All approaches must adhere to these stability rquirements to ensure safe and controlles landings.

3.1 Approved Aircraft, Livery & Add-On Standards

• Fleet Consistency: Only aircraft from the approved fleet may be used - You have to fly the aircraft you've booked.

• Livery Requirements: The aircraft must display the correct livery corresponding to the operator. Fictional liveries are not accepted.

• Add-On Standards: Modified or customized add-ons that violate the End User License Agreement (EULA) of the respective developer are strictly prohibited.

  For example, the use of the Toliss A320ceo mod that contravenes the developer’s EULA will not be accepted.

3.2 Aircraft Substitution Guidelines

• General Rule: No aircraft substitutions are allowed unless prior management approval is obtained.
  A general Substitution List is available within the respective Appendix below - Any substitutions listed there, does not require a PIREP Comment.

Procedure:

1. Pilots must book the designated aircraft.

2. If the designated aircraft is unavailable, contact management for approval before substituting.

3. Any unapproved substitution will result in PIREP invalidation.

4.1 Operational Conduct, Standard Behavior & Netiquette

• Company Language: Our company Language is english. This allows the participation of a wider community. Specific Areas are in German and marked as such.

• Professionalism: All pilots and staff must exhibit professional, respectful, and courteous behavior at all times.

• Netiquette: All online communications (Discord, online networks, etc.) must follow proper netiquette standards. Disruptive, inflammatory, or offensive language is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. Rule of thumb: What ever you wouldn't do at the dinnertable with your parents, is a nogo here too.

4.2 Safety, Speed, Weight & Simulation Parameters

• No simulation rate adjustments are allowed. All flights must be conducted at a 1× simulation rate.

• No excessive pausing is permitted during any phase of flight. If a pause is unavoidable, it must be pre-approved and documented in the PIREP.

• The maximum taxi speed is 30 knots during all taxi operations.

• Ensure aircraft loading is within certified limits.

• Follow all operational procedures without resorting to non-standard practices such as slew mode or accelerated simulation rates.

4.3 Penalties and PIREP Scoring

• Points System: PIREPs are automatically scored based on factors such as fuel planning, landing rates, proper aircraft and livery usage, and adherence to no-fly zones.

• Infractions: Violations—including unauthorized simulation rate adjustments, excessive pausing, unapproved aircraft substitutions, use of incorrect liveries, unstable approaches, or exceeding taxi speed limits—will incur point deductions/invalidation as detailed in the vAMSYS Points Manual and the appendix below.

• Review Process: Repeated or significant violations may result in suspension or termination from the virtual airline.

The following list shows the approaved Substitutions which do not require a PIREP comment - Any deviation from this list is not allowed, except expressive written approval by Managment.

• 17.01.2026: First Version

• 01.02.2026: Updated