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2025-02-07 - New social fields on Profile and Join page

Website Patch Notes

This update adds Bluesky to the social links and adds all social fields to the Join page. Genera...

Updated 1 year ago by Jan P.

2025-01-23 - More Map Features

Website Patch Notes

This update adds a couple of small, but hopefully useful, map features.  Pilot Logbook Added ...

Updated 1 year ago by Jan P.

2025-01-19 - Initial V2 Release

Website Patch Notes

This update is a major update to the website that fundamentally changes all systems away from the...

Updated 1 year ago by Jan P.

Glossary of Terms & Terminology

smartCARS 3 What is smartCARS 3?

This is a small glossary of terms as they are used in smartCARS 3 in relation to our website or o...

Updated 1 year ago by Jan P.

Version 1.1.0

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 1 year ago by Jan P.

Version 1.0.4

smartCARS 3 Updates Flight Center Plugin

Initial release Shows all currently dispatched flights for a pilot, mirroring the My Dispatche...

Updated 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago by Jan P.