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smartCARS 3 Updates Flight Center Plugin

This version ensures that even a live flight is still visible in the Flight Center. The aim of th...

Updated 9 months ago by Jan P.

Connecting to smartCARS 3 to your simulator

smartCARS 3 Starting a Flight

The latest version of smartCARS 3 will automatically start tracking a flight once you have loaded...

Updated 9 months ago by Jan P.

Monitoring your flight

smartCARS 3 During the Flight

During your flight, it is a good idea to keep an eye on the flight tracking in smartCARS 3 to avo...

Updated 9 months ago by Jan P.

Dispatching a flight from our website

smartCARS 3 Setting Up a Flight

Flights can also be dispatched from our website. This applies to schedules, events, and tour legs...

Updated 10 months ago by Jan P.

Troubleshooting connection issues

smartCARS 3 Starting a Flight

If the simulator is not running, smartCARS 3 may not be able to connect. Double-check that you ar...

Updated 10 months ago by Jan P.

Configuring settings & plugins

smartCARS 3 Logging In

The icon in the bottom left of the sidebar is the Settings icon: This is where you can configu...

Updated 10 months ago by Jan P.

Troubleshooting common installation issues

smartCARS 3 Installation

We will note here any common installation issues along with resolutions where possible. Please k...

Updated 10 months ago by Jan P.

Compatibility and system requirements

smartCARS 3 What is smartCARS 3?

Windows 10 or later, x86_64 Linux, MacOS 12 or later 1GB or more of RAM 250MB of hard drive s...

Updated 10 months ago by Jan P.

smartCARS 3.3 Update - February 2025

smartCARS 3 Updates

TFDi Design is scheduling a mandatory update to the smartCARS 3 client. Here's what you need to k...

Updated 10 months ago by Jan P.

How to send VA-List Voting Reminders

Sending VA-List Voting Reminders

Follow these instructions to prepare and send the monthly VA-List voting reminder emails to pilot...

Updated 11 months ago by Jan P.

Participating in Discord

Events Joining Events

We invite all pilots to join the event in our Discord server to socialize with other Canada Air p...

Updated 11 months ago by Rod J.

Connecting to Canada Air Virtual

smartCARS 3 Logging In

The first time you connect, you will be asked if you want to fly "On my Own" or "With a Community...

Updated 11 months ago by Jan P.

Downloading smartCARS 3

smartCARS 3 Installation

Download smartCARS 3 for your operating system from https://smartcars.tfdidesign.com/central/down...

Updated 11 months ago by Jan P.

Overview of features

smartCARS 3 What is smartCARS 3?

Incredibly detailed flight tracking Plan flights on SimBrief without leaving smartCARS View a...

Updated 11 months ago by Jan P.

Verify your tour leg is being tracked properly

Tours Dispatching Tours

While flying a tour leg, you can double-check that your flight is being tracked properly by check...

Updated 11 months ago by Jan P.

Saving and submitting the pirep

smartCARS 3 Ending a Flight

By default, smartCARS 3 will automatically submit your pirep to our VA Management System once the...

Updated 11 months ago by Jan P.

Dispatching events

Events Joining Events

From an Event Details page, click on the green Dispatch button to dispatch the event flight and m...

Updated 1 year ago by Jan P.

Which tour legs can be dispatched?

Tours Dispatching Tours

For some tours, the legs must be flown in order. In that case, you will only be able to dispatch ...

Updated 1 year ago by Jan P.

Logging into your account

smartCARS 3 Logging In

Provide your credentials in the form of your email address or callsign (i.e. CAN1001) and passwor...

Updated 1 year ago by Jan P.

Understanding the dashboard

smartCARS 3 Logging In

Once logged in, this is what your dashboard in smartCARS 3 looks like. Note: you may not have ...

Updated 1 year ago by Jan P.