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Incredibly detailed flight tracking Plan flights on SimBrief without leaving smartCARS View and review past PIREPS Integrated map showing online Canada Air traffic Create a one-of-a-kind experience by installing (or creating) plugins Listen to music and...

smartCARS 3 and our previous Acars application from VaBase are similar, but there are some significant difference that we'd like to point out here: smartCARS 3 has these additional features: full searchable access to all of our schedules directly inside th...

Windows 10 or later, x86_64 Linux, MacOS 12 or later 1GB or more of RAM 250MB of hard drive space Ensure the tracking provider is set properly in the Settings

Download smartCARS 3 for your operating system from https://smartcars.tfdidesign.com/central/download Below is a video with step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure smartCARS 3.

See https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/books/smartcars-3/page/compatibility-and-system-requirements

We will note here any common installation issues along with resolutions where possible. Please keep in mind that smartCARS 3 is not a Canada Air Virtual application, so all support requests should be pointed at TFDi Design's support system. I'm told not to r...

The first time you connect, you will be asked if you want to fly "On my Own" or "With a Community". Choose "With a (another) Community". Simply click on the Canada Air Virtual logo in the list of airlines, or use the search box to search for "Canada Air" an...

Provide your credentials in the form of your email address or callsign (i.e. CAN1001) and password. This is the same password that you use to log in at https://va.canadaairvirtual.ca. We suggest you leave the "Create Desktop Shortcut" checkbox checked. This...

Once logged in, this is what your dashboard in smartCARS 3 looks like. Note: you may not have one of the icons on the right side until you install the Simbrief plugin, should you so desire.

Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My Dispatched Flights screen, which will show any dispatched flights that are ready to be flown. Dispatch a Scheduled Flight To dispatch a new flight from our vast l...

Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My Flights screen, which will show any dispatched flights that are ready to be flown. Create a Charter Flight A Charter Flight is merely a flight that you create on ...

Access the Flight Center via the icon in the left sidebar. You will be presented with the My Dispatched Flights screen, which will show any dispatched flights that are ready to be flown. Import from SimBrief To import flight details from SimBrief, click t...

The icon in the bottom left of the sidebar is the Settings icon: This is where you can configure various functions of smartCARS 3 to your liking. Some settings worth noting are: Dark Mode Flight Tracking Settings Automatic PIREP submission (recomm...

The latest version of smartCARS 3 will automatically start tracking a flight once you have loaded into the simulator at the correct departure airport for a dispatched flight   The icon indicates that this flight is being tracked and considered a live fligh...

During your flight, it is a good idea to keep an eye on the flight tracking in smartCARS 3 to avoid any nasty surprises upon arrival. The screen below will show you all the details of how smartCARS 3 is tracking your flight.  You can also consult the Liv...

If the simulator is not running, smartCARS 3 may not be able to connect. Double-check that you are at an airport from which you have a dispatched flight departing. For support, you can try our Discord, or escalate to TFDi Design support.

By default, smartCARS 3 will automatically submit your pirep to our VA Management System once the deboarding stage is entered. This is typically triggered by shutting off the engines. If you want to file your pirep manually, you can disable the automatic subm...

You can access your logbook on our website, but it is also available inside smartCARS 3. Click on any flight to view further details.

smartCARS 3 supports SimBrief integration via the use of an optional plugin. Follow these steps to install and configure it. Install SimBrief Plugin Go to the Plugins icon in the left side bar. Click the Browse Plugins button in the top right. Find the...

The Tours Listing Our tours are found on our website under the Operations Centre menu. There, you will be able to see all active tours, search for them by name, or filter them based on your progress. You must be logged into the website to see your progres...