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Participating in Discord
We invite all pilots to join the event in our Discord server to socialize with other Canada Air p...
Connecting to Canada Air Virtual
The first time you connect, you will be asked if you want to fly "On my Own" or "With a Community...
Downloading smartCARS 3
Download smartCARS 3 for your operating system from https://smartcars.tfdidesign.com/central/down...
Overview of features
Incredibly detailed flight tracking Plan flights on SimBrief without leaving smartCARS View a...
Verify your tour leg is being tracked properly
While flying a tour leg, you can double-check that your flight is being tracked properly by check...
Saving and submitting the pirep
By default, smartCARS 3 will automatically submit your pirep to our VA Management System once the...
Dispatching events
From an Event Details page, click on the green Dispatch button to dispatch the event flight and m...
Which tour legs can be dispatched?
For some tours, the legs must be flown in order. In that case, you will only be able to dispatch ...
Logging into your account
Provide your credentials in the form of your email address or callsign (i.e. CAN1001) and passwor...
Understanding the dashboard
Once logged in, this is what your dashboard in smartCARS 3 looks like. Note: you may not have ...
What is this TFDi Design Login about?
The very first screen that you see upon launching smartCARS 3 is a login screen for a TFDi Design...
Unverified Plugins
When launching smartCARS 3, you may see a popup message asking you to confirm the installation or...
Dispatching an Event
To dispatch an event, visit the Flight Center and click Dispatch Event. Here you will see all ...
Dispatching a Tour Leg
This works similarly to dispatching a schedule, but you click the Dispatch Tour button. You're...
Dispatching a Schedule
Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My D...
Importing flight details from SimBrief
Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My D...
Dispatching a Charter Flight
Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My F...
Help Resources
Visit the #helpdesk channel for community support. Use Discord’s Help Center for detailed guid...
Common Issues
Can’t hear in voice channels? Check your mic and audio settings in User Settings. Missing chan...
Notifications
Customize notifications for specific channels to avoid overload: Right-click on a channel. Se...