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Tour Status and Categorization

The colored ribbons situated in the top corner of each tour serve as indicators of the tour's status concerning your participation:see:

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Tour Details

To access more in-depth information about a particular tour, simply click on the corresponding image displayed on the main screen. This action provides a comprehensive overview, allowing you to delve into the specifics of the tour's theme, planned legs, and any unique features it may offer.

Tour Details Page Navigation

Upon entering the tour details page, the top section features the tour image along with a concise Tour Description. To access the complete description, click on the box labeled 'Tour Description' to expand and reveal the full details.

Should you wish to enroll in the tour, locate the blue 'Sign Up' button beneath the description and click on it.

Congratulations! You are now officially signed up for the tour. Continue scrolling down the page for additional information and insights into your chosen tour.

Tour Navigation and Leg Details

In this section, a map visualizes the various legs of the tour. The starting point is denoted by the green flag, while the red flag signifies the concluding point. Numbered flags represent the individual legs or flights between the start and end.

Adjacent to the map, a list of flights is presented. Each flight entry includes essential details such as Airports, Flight Time, and Mileage. To integrate these flights into your bids, simply click the blue '+' button.

Keep an eye out for yellow buttons featuring a clock icon; these indicate flights that are yet to be completed. It's imperative to adhere to the designated order of flights during the tour progression.

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• It's essential to note that certain tours may necessitate flying into compact airports with short runways. Take heed of runway lengths at these airports to ensure you select an appropriate aircraft. Opting for a B747-400 on aFull tour leg involving a 3,000ft runway, for instance, would not be ideal.description

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choosing your aircraft, click the 'Bid Flight' button to confirm your selection. Subsequently, proceed to the Dispatch page within the crew website to generate your flight plan. Additional information on the dispatch system can be found here.

• Towards the bottom of the page, you'll encounter a table displaying all pilots who have signed up for the tour, along with their progress. This provides a collective overview of the pilot community engaged in the same tour.

  

  Tour Participant Information

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Once accepted, the system advances you to the next leg.

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Why Participate in Tours?

UVTours provide:

• Structured flight progression

• Themed operational experiences

• Long-term flying goals

• Award eligibility

• Recognition within the flightcommunity

  in SmartCARS, and delete the flight from your bids.
• Navigate back to the Tour page.
• Rebid the leg from the Tour page.
• Go to "My Bids."
• File a Manual PIREP—this step is crucial. Make sure the manual PIREP is created from the bid associated with the Tour (not just a bid from the schedule search page). In the comments, include For Tour Advancement.  The status of your tour will be verified at our earliest availability and any advance any stalled progress at that time.
• In the event the system marks your tour as complete prior to the last leg being flown, the system is set to auto refresh every 4 hours so check back in a little while and see if it has reset.

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Important Notes

• VideoTours Reference: https://youtu.be/kb2ZNVjrE9s?si=_p4Auxox08cs3tO-require accepted PIREPs.

• Manual PIREPs must meet validation standards.

• AutoPIREP scoring still applies.

• Only one active bid is allowed at a time.

• Tour legs must be completed in sequence.