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The Tour Details page will show you which legs you've flown so far. In the screenshot below, you'll see that I've flown the first 3 legs of this tour so far. At the bottom of the Tour Details page, you will see a summary of tour participants, along with the...

For some tours, the legs must be flown in order. In that case, you will only be able to dispatch a tour leg if you've flown all previous legs in the tour. You can see that this is the case on any Tour Details page. Note how the green Dispatch button is only a...

While flying a tour leg, you can double-check that your flight is being tracked properly by checking the Live Flights page on the website. Pay close attention to the Type column in the table. It should refer to the tour and leg you are flying. If it does n...

First, ensure you dispatched the tour leg on the website. You should see a message like this after clicking the green Dispatch button. Then, open smartCARS 3 and visit the Flight Centre. You should see the tour leg as a bid near the bottom of the list. Look...

Our events are always listed on the Events page on our website, accessible via the Operations Centre menu. Events Calendar The events calendar will display all events in a familiar calendar layout. Each event's start and end times are listed below its im...

From an Event Details page, click on the green Dispatch button to dispatch the event flight and make it available in smartCARS 3. An event flight can only be dispatched after the event start time and before the event ends. Outside of those hours, you will s...

We invite all pilots to join the event in our Discord server to socialize with other Canada Air pilots while flying. For convenience, we've added a Join Discord Event button to each event detail page. Click it to be taken to the event in Discord, where you ...

First, ensure you dispatched the event flight on the website. You should see a message like this after clicking the green Dispatch button. Then, open smartCARS 3 and visit the Flight Centre. You should see the tour leg as a bid near the bottom of the list...

While flying an event flight, you can double-check that your flight is being tracked properly by checking the Live Flights page on the website. Pay close attention to the Type column in the table. It should refer to the event you are flying. If it does not...

The very first screen that you see upon launching smartCARS 3 is a login screen for a TFDi Design account. This is entirely optional and not required for your Canada Air Virtual flights! Here are some potential benefits to creating a TFDi Design account: ...

Flights can also be dispatched from our website. This applies to schedules, events, and tour legs. Visit the Scheduled Flight, Tour Leg or Event in question and look for the Dispatch button. or  Once clicked, the Scheduled Flight, Tour Leg, or Event fli...

SmartCARS 3 features a Pause at TOD toggle button which will pause the simulator when smartCARS 3 think it's time for you to descend. This may not be 100% accurate, but it is a decent way to ensure you don't forget to return to the cockpit when it's time to do...

smartCARS 3 has Sky Blue Radio integrated into the application. You can access it via the button at the bottom of all screens. Clicking the button will open a new window with a Sky Blue Radio player where you can perform the usual functions such as Play, Pa...

Our events are always listed on the Events page on our website, accessible via the Operations Centre menu. Events Types Underneath the events calendar, you'll see a list of all events grouped by their type. Click on any event image to view the Event Det...

Discord is a free communication platform designed for communities to connect via text, voice, and video. Think of it as a virtual hub where Canada Air Virtual pilots can: Chat in real-time. Share screenshots of flights. Ask and answer aviation and simulat...

Discord is central to CAV's operations because it offers: Instant communication with fellow pilots. Community bonding through chats and events. Powerful tools and bots for easier access to VA functions.

Download Discord: On your PC or Mac: discord.com On your phone or tablet: Search for "Discord" in your app store. Create an Account: Sign up with an email address, create a username, and set a password. Join Canada Air Virtual’s Server: Use the inv...

Channels: Text Channels: For typing messages (e.g., #general or #screenshots). Voice Channels: For real-time audio communication (e.g., during group flights). Server Menu: On the left-hand side, you'll see icons for all servers you're part of. Click...

Text Chats: Click on a text channel and type your message. Press Enter to send. Mentions: Tag someone with @username to get their attention. Reactions: Click the emoji icon on a message to react.

Click a Voice Channel to join. Use the controls at the bottom to mute/unmute or adjust your audio settings. When you're done, click Disconnect (the phone icon with an 'x') to leave.