Introduction
Welcome to the Virtual Air Canada Pilot ASOPs
Welcome to Virtual Air Canada
Virtual Air Canada Airline (VACA) is a flight simulation community dedicated to replicating the operations of Air Canada in the virtual world. This knowledge base contains the Airline Standard Operating Procedures (ASOPs) that will guide you through your journey as a virtual pilot.
Getting Started
New to Virtual Air Canada? These resources will help you begin your virtual flying career:
New Pilot Quickstart
Get up and running as a new VACA pilot in under 3 minutes
Download Software
Install the required software for your virtual flying career
Essential Resources
Learn about the core systems and procedures for VACA pilots:
Pegasus ACARS
Learn how to use the flight tracking software
Pilot Hub
Master the central pilot management application
Booking Flights
Learn how to book and prepare for your flights
Pilot Ranks
Understand the rank structure and career progression
VACA Community
Virtual Air Canada is more than just flying - it’s a community of aviation enthusiasts:
- Forums: Connect with other pilots and share experiences
- Discord: Join our active Discord server for real-time communication
- Events: Participate in group flights and special operations
- Training: Access mentorship from experienced pilots
Airline Standard Operating Procedures (ASOPs)
Executive Overview
Key objectives and introduction to Air Canada Virtual Airline ASOPs
Governance & Responsibility
Regulatory basis, operational control, and manual hierarchy
Safety Culture & CRM
Crew Resource Management and Threat & Error Management model
Flight‑Deck SOPs
Standard operating procedures for normal flight operations
Abnormal & Emergency Procedures
Procedures for handling abnormal situations and emergencies
Cabin Operations
Cabin-related procedures and safety protocols
Ground Handling & Ramp Safety
Procedures for safe ground operations
Performance & Weight/Balance
Aircraft performance calculations and weight & balance
Winter & Adverse Weather
Operations in winter conditions and adverse weather
Security & Dangerous Goods
Security protocols and dangerous goods handling