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Glossary of Terms & Terminology
This is a small glossary of terms as they are used in smartCARS 3 in relation to our website or o...
Version 1.0.4
Initial release Shows all currently dispatched flights for a pilot, mirroring the My Dispatche...
Version 1.0.6
Minor fix to ensure a flight imported via Simbrief without an airline icao will not result in a "...
Version 1.0.5
fix: update flight data handling to reflect new API response structure feat: enhance flight cr...
Version 1.1.0
This version ensures that even a live flight is still visible in the Flight Center. The aim of th...
Connecting to smartCARS 3 to your simulator
The latest version of smartCARS 3 will automatically start tracking a flight once you have loaded...
Monitoring your flight
During your flight, it is a good idea to keep an eye on the flight tracking in smartCARS 3 to avo...
Dispatching a flight from our website
Flights can also be dispatched from our website. This applies to schedules, events, and tour legs...
Troubleshooting connection issues
If the simulator is not running, smartCARS 3 may not be able to connect. Double-check that you ar...
Configuring settings & plugins
The icon in the bottom left of the sidebar is the Settings icon: This is where you can configu...
Troubleshooting common installation issues
We will note here any common installation issues along with resolutions where possible. Please k...
Compatibility and system requirements
Windows 10 or later, x86_64 Linux, MacOS 12 or later 1GB or more of RAM 250MB of hard drive s...
smartCARS 3.3 Update - February 2025
TFDi Design is scheduling a mandatory update to the smartCARS 3 client. Here's what you need to k...
2025-03-02 - NOTAMs
Added a NOTAMs page under the Operations Centre dropdown that lists all NOTAMs ever posted.
2025-01-19 - Initial V2 Release
This update is a major update to the website that fundamentally changes all systems away from the...
2025-01-23 - More Map Features
This update adds a couple of small, but hopefully useful, map features. Pilot Logbook Added ...
2025-02-07 - New social fields on Profile and Join page
This update adds Bluesky to the social links and adds all social fields to the Join page. Genera...
2025-02-18 - Import SimBrief Flight Plan via Website
For those that like to plan their flights in SimBrief, you can now easily import your latest gene...
Version 1.0.6
Initial public release Replicates most functionality of our website's Live Flights page Click...
How to send VA-List Voting Reminders
Follow these instructions to prepare and send the monthly VA-List voting reminder emails to pilot...