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This glossary is written for virtual airline and flight simulation use within Virtual Air Canada Airline. It is not intended as a real-world aviation reference.
CVR has two distinct meanings in aviation operations. In airline operational use, CVR stands for Captain’s Voyage Report - a post-flight report completed by the captain documenting technical defects, deferred items, delays and their causes, fuel figures, and any other notable events from the flight. The Captain’s Voyage Report feeds into the airline’s technical log and maintenance tracking system, ensuring that any faults observed during the flight are communicated to maintenance engineers before the aircraft’s next sector. It is also used by operations control to analyze delays and report on irregular operations. In safety and accident investigation contexts, CVR stands for Cockpit Voice Recorder - one of the two mandatory flight recorders (alongside the Flight Data Recorder, or FDR) required on commercial aircraft above a certain weight. The CVR records audio from cockpit microphones, including crew conversations, ATC communications, and cockpit sounds (engine noise, alerts, and environmental cues). CVR recordings are protected by law in many jurisdictions and may only be used for accident investigation purposes. The CVR and FDR together are commonly referred to as “black boxes,” though they are actually bright orange to aid in recovery after accidents.

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In Virtual Airline Operations

At Virtual Air Canada Airline, the Captain’s Voyage Report function is fulfilled through the PIREP submission process. After each flight, pilots submit a PIREP through Pegasus ACARS or the pilot portal, which captures the equivalent of a CVR’s operational data - flight time, fuel burn, route, and any notes about the flight. Completing your PIREP accurately after every flight is the virtual airline equivalent of signing off the technical log.
  • ACARS - Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
  • ASR - Air Safety Report
  • CRM - Crew Resource Management