Awards System
JetStream Virtual features an awards system that recognises pilot achievements and milestones. Awards are displayed as badges on your profile.
How Awards Work
- Awards are automatically checked after each accepted PIREP
- Once earned, awards are permanently displayed on your profile
- Some awards can only be earned once; others may have multiple tiers
- Awards are purely cosmetic — they do not affect gameplay or aircraft access
Types of Awards
Hour Milestones
Earned by accumulating total flight hours:
- First Wings — Complete your first flight
- 100 Hours — Reach 100 total flight hours
- 500 Hours — Reach 500 total flight hours
- 1,000 Hours — The “thousand hour club”
Route-Based Awards
Earned by flying specific routes or visiting specific airports:
- Globe Trotter — Fly to airports on every continent
- Hub Hopper — Visit all JetStream Virtual hub airports
- Long Hauler — Complete a flight of 12+ hours
- Atlantic Crossing — Fly a transatlantic route
Skill-Based Awards
Earned by demonstrating flying skill:
- Butter Landing — Land with a vertical speed between 0 and -50 fpm
- Consistent Performer — Maintain an average landing rate below -150 fpm over 50+ flights
Activity Awards
Earned by regular participation:
- Dedicated Pilot — Fly at least once per week for a specified number of consecutive weeks
- Event Participant — Participate in a virtual airline event or group flight
Viewing Your Awards
Your earned awards appear in the Awards section of your profile page. Each award shows:
- The award badge/icon
- Award name and description
- Date earned
Browse all available awards on the Explore → Awards page to see what you can work towards.