Since 1998
Connecting you and the world
VAC is a global virtual airline community of real-world pilots and aviation enthusiasts seeking enhanced realism in their flights. Using flight simulation software, VAC replicates daily operations, aligning with real-world schedules, equipment, and routes.
Headquarters
• Montreal, Canada
Pilot Bases
• Montreal (YUL)
• Toronto (YYZ)
• Vancouver (YVR)
• Winnipeg (YWG)
Flight Simulator Platforms We Support
Our team strives in delivering an authentic aviation experience with an extensive fleet and flight routes based on real-world schedules. The following approved platforms provide intricate systems simulations.
✔ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024
✔ Lockheed Martin Prepar3D V1-6
✔ Laminar Research X-Plane 11 & 12
Flight Operations
Your Journey With Us
Our pilots progress through 8 ranks as they accumulate flying hours. The current ranking structure is listed below:
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Regional First Officer
0 - 10 Hours
DH4, CRA, E75 |
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Regional Captain
10 - 20 Hours
DH4, CRA, E75 |
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Narrow-body First Officer
20 - 40 Hours
+ 223, 319, 320, 321, 7M8 |
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Narrow-body Captain
40 - 65 Hours
+ 223, 319, 320, 321, 7M8 |
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Wide-body Relief Pilot
65 - 120 Hours
+ 76F, 333, 788, 789, 77L, 77W |
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Wide-body First Officer
120 - 300 Hours
+ 76F, 333, 788, 789, 77L, 77W |
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Wide-body Captain
300 - 800 Hours
+ 76F, 333, 788, 789, 77L, 77W |
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Senior Captain
800 + Hours
+ 76F, 333, 788, 789, 77L, 77W |
Strive For Excellence
All VAC pilots have the opportunity to earn the following awards, based on their conduct and/or performance as a pilot:
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2 Years of Service |
Active VAC Pilot for over 2 years. |
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4 Years of Service |
Active VAC Pilot for over 4 years. |
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6 Years of Service |
Active VAC Pilot for over 6 years. |
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500 Flight Hours |
Have over 500 hours in your logbook. |
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1000 Flight Hours |
Have over 1000 hours in your logbook. |
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2000 Flight Hours |
Have over 2000 hours in your logbook. |
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50 Flights Completed |
Complete 50 flights as a VAC pilot. |
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100 Flights Completed |
Complete 100 flights as a VAC pilot. |
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300 Flights Completed |
Complete 300 flights as a VAC pilot. |
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Nice Landing |
Achieve touchdown at less than 100 feet per minute. |
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Great Landing |
Achieve touchdown at less than 40 feet per minute. |
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Legendary Landing |
Achieve touchdown at less than 20 feet per minute. |
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5000 Passengers Award |
Transport 5000 passengers as a VAC Pilot |
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10,000 Passengers Award |
Transport 10,000 passengers as a VAC Pilot |
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50,000 Passengers Award |
Transport 50,000 passengers as a VAC Pilot |
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Award of Recognition |
For noteworthy contributions to VAC. |
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Award of Distinguished Service |
For remarkable contributions to VAC. |
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Award of Excellence |
For extraordinary contributions to VAC. |
Our Passion Is YOU
Explore Further
5 operation divisions: Mainline, Leisure, Regional, Freight and Charter. Fleet size of 308 aircraft. Detailed custom payware aircraft textures available for download.
NextGen myVAC Portal
Choose the latest flights, generate detailed flight briefing packages via SimBrief, access our downloads section, online events and maintain your account.
Pilot Mentor Network
Real world pilots specialized in coaching aviation enthusiasts. Explore exciting new destinations from our beautiful home in Canada. We have one of the youngest and technologically advanced aircraft fleet in the skies.
Realism At Its Best
We have a professional partnership with VATSIM and VATCAN in providing our members with realistic virtual air traffic services utilizing real world procedures.
