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Virtual Air Canada Airline is a non-commercial flight simulation group, established purely for educational and recreational use. It operates independently and holds no official ties to Air Canada or any other real-world airline, business entity, or aviation organization. If you are trying to reach Air Canada website, please visit www.aircanada.com

Getting Started

New to Virtual Air Canada Airline? These resources will help you begin your virtual flying career:

Essential Resources

Learn about the core systems and procedures for vACA pilots:

Pilot One-pager

Quick reference guide for essential pilot operations

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

Accepted Aircraft

Learn about the aircraft that are accepted in Virtual Air Canada Airline

Accepted Liveries

Learn about the aircraft that are accepted in Virtual Air Canada Airline

Aircraft Checklists

Standard checklists for each aircraft type in the vACA fleet:

vACA Community

Virtual Air Canada Airline is more than just flying - it’s a community of aviation enthusiasts:
  • Discord: Join our active Discord server for real-time communication
  • Events: Participate in group flights and special operations
  • Training: Access mentorship from experienced pilots (coming soon)

Airline Standard Operating Procedures (ASOPs)

Executive Overview

Key objectives and introduction to Virtual Air Canada 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

Need Help?

Discord Community

Get answers to your questions in our active Discord community

Email Support

Contact our support team for personalized assistance