Frequently Asked Questions

JetStream Virtual is a free virtual airline community where you fly real-world airline schedules in your flight simulator. We operate 120+ airlines covering 226,000+ routes worldwide. Track your flights, earn ranks, collect awards, and fly alongside other pilots — all from MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12, or Prepar3D.

Signing up takes less than a minute:

• Go to our registration page
• Choose a name, email and password
• Select your home airport and preferred airline
• You're in — no approval needed, start flying immediately

Yes, JetStream Virtual is completely free. There are no membership fees, subscriptions, or hidden costs. All features, airlines, and routes are available to every pilot.

Not at all! Whether you're new to flight simulation or a seasoned virtual pilot, you're welcome. There are no flight hour requirements or skill tests. Just pick a flight and go.

We support all major simulators:

• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS 2024)
• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS 2020)
• X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11
• Prepar3D (v4 and v5)
• FSX (Steam Edition included)

ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System) is a small application that connects your simulator to JetStream Virtual. It tracks your flight in real time, logs your route on the live map, and automatically files your pilot report (PIREP) when you land. Download it from our downloads page after registering.

Setting up ACARS is simple:

• Download and install ACARS from the downloads page
• Enter the URL: https://jetstreamvirtual.com
• Enter your API key (found in your profile settings)
• Select your simulator — ACARS auto-detects the rest

For MSFS, you'll also need the FSUIPC WASM Module installed in your Community folder.

• Browse the Flights page and find a route you like
• Click Book to reserve the flight
• Open ACARS, select your booked flight, and load it into your simulator
• Fly the route — ACARS tracks everything automatically
• Land at your destination and click End Flight to file your PIREP

You can fly any airline on our network! While you choose a home airline when registering, you're free to book and fly routes from all 120+ airlines. Fly KLM from Amsterdam, then Emirates from Dubai, then Southwest domestically — no restrictions.

A PIREP (Pilot Report) is a record of your completed flight. It includes your route, flight time, fuel used, landing rate, and more. PIREPs are filed automatically when you finish a flight with ACARS. They contribute to your total flight hours, rank progression, and awards.

Yes! Our Live Map shows all pilots currently in the air in real time. You can see their aircraft, route, altitude, speed, and current position. It's publicly accessible — no login required.

Ranks are based on your total flight hours. As you accumulate more hours flying, you automatically advance through the ranks — from Student Pilot all the way up to Captain. Higher ranks unlock access to additional aircraft types and subfleets.

Yes! We have dozens of awards for milestones like your first flight, flying long-haul routes, visiting specific airports, and more. Awards are displayed on your pilot profile for the community to see.

Join our Discord server — it's the main hub for the community. Ask questions, share your flights, and connect with other virtual pilots. You can also email us at ops@jetstreamvirtual.com.

No, online ATC networks are completely optional. You can fly offline, on VATSIM, IVAO, or any other network — ACARS tracks your flight regardless.

No. Fly whenever you want, as much or as little as you like. There are no minimum hours per month or mandatory schedules. It's your hobby — enjoy it at your own pace.