Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about joining, flying, and being part of WJA Virtual.
General
WJA Virtual is a non-commercial virtual airline inspired by North American aviation. We offer a realistic virtual airline experience for flight simulation enthusiasts on IVAO and VATSIM. Our community offers training, events, and a dedicated global community.
No. The WJA Virtual Group is 100% free to join. There are no membership fees or hidden charges. We are a volunteer-run community focused on providing a quality virtual airline experience at no cost.
We support Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS), X-Plane, and Prepar3D. Our ACARS software tracks and logs flights across simulators. Flights must be flown on IVAO and/or VATSIM.
Our main hubs are Toronto (CYYZ), Calgary (CYYC), and Vancouver (CYVR). Our route network and fleet reflect realistic WestJet operations.
No. However, We strongly encourage utilizing IVAO and/or VATSIM.
Joining
Click Join in the top menu and complete the registration form. Our team will review your application. If approved, you'll receive a follow-up email and Crew Center login credentials.
To join WJA Virtual, you must have an active IVAO or VATSIM account and belong to no more than two other virtual airlines. We recommend at least 100 flight hours on the network. See our Rules for full details.
Yes. You need an account on at least one network to join and to submit flights. We do accept offline flying, however we strongly encourage using VATSIM/IVAO.
Visit our Join page and complete the application. You may need to pass a practical navigation test. Allow up to a few business days for a response.
Yes. We allow up to 50 verifiable hours from other VAs. We also offer Fast Track: with a real-world license.
We allow membership in a limited number of other VAs (see Rules). When flying under our callsigns, you must represent our community professionally.
Flying
Pilots must log a minimum of 4 hours per month to maintain active status. See our Rules for leave of absence.
A minimum of 4 hours per month is required. See Rules for full policy.
You must fly authorized aircraft for your rank and type rating. Operate within IVAO and or VATSIM and fleet. Custom flights are not allowed.
Through our Crew Center. Flights are tracked via the acars system. See Rules for reporting requirements.
Technical
Use the password reset on the Crew Center. If you don't receive the link, check spam or contact staff via Contact or Discord.
Through the Crew Center and/or our Discord. Use only official or approved sources for correct branding and compliance.
Community
Join at https://discord.gg/6BKBdR9M2e. Discord is our primary platform for announcements, events, and support. Link is on the website and in the Crew Center.
Yes. We host group flights and events on IVAO and VATSIM. Announced on Discord, Facebook Group and the Crew Center.
