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smartCARS 3 for Windows® smartCARS 3 for Windows® Download & Support To acquire the smartCARS3 application for Windows, Mac, or Linux, kindly visit our official download portal at https://smartcars.tfdidesign.com/central/download. Required Plug-Ins ...

Our esteemed recognition system offers a plethora of accolades to our pilots, acknowledging a diverse range of accomplishments. Upon successfully fulfilling the specified criteria for each award, our automated system seamlessly processes and appends the accola...

What Is the Flight Search Page? The Flight Search page allows you to browse and filter UVA’s published schedules. This is where you select your next operational flight. All scheduled flights listed here are part of the official UVA route structure. Using the...

Dear Esteemed New Member, It is with great pleasure that I extend to you a warm welcome to the Flight Operations team at United Virtual Airlines. Your decision to join our dynamic and expanding community marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and we are h...

Purpose The primary objective of this operations manual is to furnish comprehensive guidance to all pilots and staff members of United Virtual Airlines (UVA). It delineates the operational procedures, standards, and expectations within which UVA functions, ens...

Administrative Staff Cody B. | UAL1 ceo@flyuva.org Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chairman of the Board of Directors The Chairman plays a pivotal role in steering the Board of Directors (BOD), which is democratically constituted by members o...

To ensure a streamlined and compliant registration process, please carefully review and adhere to the following requirements: Age Limitation: You must be at least fourteen (14) years of age to register with United Virtual Airlines. Use of Real Name: It ...

To maintain the professionalism, integrity, and functionality of our staff team, we have established the following requirements for all staff members at United Virtual Airlines: Flight Commitment: Staff members are required to complete a minimum of four (4)...

To uphold a professional and respectful environment, all Staff Members and Pilots of United Virtual Airlines (UVA) are expected to adhere to the following Code of Conduct across all communication channels and representations of UVA: Prohibited Actions: Verba...

Pilot Requirements: Monthly PIREP Submission: Pilots are required to submit at least one (1) Pilot Report (PIREP) per month. The submission must be made using the smartCARS flight logging and monitoring software provided by United Virtual. If unable to comp...

To maintain consistency and uphold standards, United Virtual Airlines (UVA) follows specific criteria for Pilot Report (PIREP) approval. Pilots are required to adhere to the following guidelines: Note: Any PIREP routed for staff will be reviewed within 48 hour...

At United Virtual Airlines (UVA), we champion the freedom of our pilots to select their preferred aircraft types, regardless of their experience level. Whether you're embarking on your journey with us or are a seasoned pilot, our philosophy encourages flying t...

My Bids What Is a Bid? A bid is your reserved flight. When you bid on a schedule, you are telling the system: “This is the flight I am planning to fly next.” At UVA, pilots are limited to one active bid at a time, helping keep operations organized and realis...

Events What Are Events? Events are organized flights hosted by UVA staff. These may include: Group Flights VATSIM Events Community Fly-Ins / Fly-Outs Special Operations Flights Tour Launch Events Training Sessions Events are designed to bring pil...

Join Our Discord Community If you're not already a part of our vibrant Discord community, click here to join. Discord serves as our central hub for event hosting and collaborative flying experiences. Discord membership is mandatory for event participation. ...

What Is UVTours? UVTours is UVA’s structured tour system. A tour is a multi-leg flight experience designed around a specific theme, region, aircraft type, or operational objective. Each tour consists of sequential flight legs that must be completed in order. ...

What Are Free Flights? Free Flights allow you to create and fly a custom route that is not part of the published schedule. This feature gives you flexibility while still operating within UVA’s structure and tracking system. If you want to fly something differe...

What Is a PIREP? A PIREP (Pilot Report) is your official flight record.After completing a flight and submitting it through ACARS, your PIREP becomes a permanent log of that operation. This page allows you to review your flight in detail. What You’ll See on th...

What Is AutoPIREP? AutoPIREP is UVA’s automated flight evaluation system. After you submit a PIREP, the system immediately analyzes your flight data and determines whether it: Meets operational standards Requires staff review Should be rejected This en...

What Is a Manual PIREP? A Manual PIREP is a flight report submitted without using smartCARS. At UVA, manual PIREPs are not the standard method of tracking flights. They exist strictly as a backup option when technical issues prevent smartCARS from functioning...