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Download Software Download Software To participate in Virtual Air Canada Airline operations, you’ll need to download and install several key pieces of software. This guide will help you get everything set up properly.

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Download Pegasus ACARS

Pegasus ACARS Pegasus ACARS is the flight tracking software that logs your flights and transmits data to our servers. It is required for all vACA flights.

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Download ACARS

Track your flights and submit PIREPs.

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Pilot Hub Desktop App

Pilot Hub Desktop App Pilot Hub Desktop App For a more convenient experience, you can download the Pilot Hub desktop app. The desktop app gives you quick access to flight booking, statistics, and pilot tools directly from your computer without needing a browser. Download Pilot Hub

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System Requirements

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later
  • Additional Requirements: None for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane. FSX, FSX:SE, Prepar3D, and FS2004 require FSUIPC.
  • Note: If you run your simulator as Admin, you must also launch Pegasus as Admin

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Flight Simulator Requirements

  • Supported Versions: FS2004, FSX, MSFS2020, MSFS2024
  • Recommended Specs: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 32GB RAM, RTX 3080 / RX 6800 XT, 1TB NVMe SSD
  • Required Add-ons: None (Air Canada liveries available separately)
  • Connection: SimConnect for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 (built in, nothing to install); FSUIPC for FSX, FSX:SE, and FS2004

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Installation Instructions

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Install Pilot Hub

  1. Download the Pilot Hub installer for your operating system
  2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
  3. Launch Pilot Hub after installation
  4. Sign in with your vACA pilot credentials
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Install Pegasus ACARS

  1. Download the installer from canadava.com/software
  2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
  3. During installation, select your flight simulator
  4. Complete the installation and launch Pegasus ACARS
  5. Sign in with the same vACA pilot credentials used for Pilot Hub
If you run your simulator as Administrator, you must also launch Pegasus ACARS as Administrator for proper connectivity.
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Connect Your Simulator

How Pegasus connects depends on which simulator you fly. For most pilots there is nothing extra to install.
  • MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024: Nothing to install and nothing to configure. Pegasus connects through SimConnect, the interface built into the simulator itself. Start MSFS and Pegasus in either order and the connection establishes on its own.
  • X-Plane 10, 11, and 12: No additional downloads. Pegasus connects over UDP.
  • FSX, FSX:SE, Prepar3D, and FS2004: These connect through FSUIPC. Download the version that matches your simulator from fsuipc.com and install it. The free version is sufficient for flight tracking.
FSUIPC is no longer needed, or used, for MSFS. If you installed it only for Pegasus, you can leave it in place - it will simply be ignored.
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Install Air Canada Liveries

  1. Download the Air Canada livery pack for your simulator and aircraft from:
  2. Extract the files to the appropriate directory:
    • MSFS: Community folder
    • X-Plane: Aircraft/[aircraft name]/liveries folder
    • P3D: SimObjects/Airplanes/[aircraft name]/texture.[variant] folder
  3. Launch your simulator to verify the liveries appear correctly

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How to use Pegasus ACARS

Using Pegasus ACARS

Learn how to properly use Pegasus ACARS, including important tips for recording flights and avoiding common issues.

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Updating Your Software

We regularly release updates to improve functionality and add new features:
  • Pilot Hub: Will automatically check for updates on launch
  • Pegasus ACARS: Will prompt you when updates are available

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation:
  1. Verify System Requirements: Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements
  2. Check Antivirus/Firewall: Temporarily disable security software that might block installation
  3. Run as Administrator: Try running installers with administrator privileges
  4. Clean Install: Uninstall previous versions completely before installing updates

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Technical Support

For installation assistance:

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