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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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago by Jan P.

What is this TFDi Design Login about?

smartCARS 3 Logging In

The very first screen that you see upon launching smartCARS 3 is a login screen for a TFDi Design...

Updated 3 months ago by Jan P.

Unverified Plugins

smartCARS 3 Logging In

When launching smartCARS 3, you may see a popup message asking you to confirm the installation or...

Updated 3 months ago by Jan P.

Dispatching an Event

smartCARS 3 Setting Up a Flight

To dispatch an event, visit the Flight Center and click Dispatch Event. Here you will see all ...

Updated 3 months ago by Jan P.

Dispatching a Tour Leg

smartCARS 3 Setting Up a Flight

This works similarly to dispatching a schedule, but you click the Dispatch Tour button. You're...

Updated 3 months ago by Jan P.

Dispatching a Schedule

smartCARS 3 Setting Up a Flight

Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My D...

Updated 3 months ago by Jan P.

Importing flight details from SimBrief

smartCARS 3 Setting Up a Flight

Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My D...

Updated 3 months ago by Jan P.

Dispatching a Charter Flight

smartCARS 3 Setting Up a Flight

Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My F...

Updated 3 months ago by Jan P.

Help Resources

Pilot’s Guide to Discord Troubleshooting and Additional Resources

Visit the #helpdesk channel for community support. Use Discord’s Help Center for detailed guid...

Updated 4 months ago by Jan P.

Common Issues

Pilot’s Guide to Discord Troubleshooting and Additional Resources

Can’t hear in voice channels? Check your mic and audio settings in User Settings. Missing chan...

Updated 4 months ago by Jan P.

Notifications

Pilot’s Guide to Discord Tips for Using Discord Effectively

Customize notifications for specific channels to avoid overload: Right-click on a channel. Se...

Updated 4 months ago by Jan P.