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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...
2025-01-23 - More Map Features
This update adds a couple of small, but hopefully useful, map features. Pilot Logbook Added ...
2025-01-19 - Initial V2 Release
This update is a major update to the website that fundamentally changes all systems away from the...
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 1.1.0
This version ensures that even a live flight is still visible in the Flight Center. The aim of th...
Version 1.0.4
Initial release Shows all currently dispatched flights for a pilot, mirroring the My Dispatche...
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...
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...