Yeh I want to do one aswell. I have been using fs9 for a while. Though I maybe new to the forum I have exsperience but no were I have looked has given a in depth discrioyion of what it is!

If tvale80 hasn't dampened you interest, check with Hyperion, he also knows a thing or two about VAs.

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kwl. im lookin at mayb starting up a va with a twist. kinda a virtual air show. i woz planing a va were experianced pilots can come and do airobatics. would this be possible?

hi agamer. know u told me about VA's. but i wanna set up a va were people do airobatics not a va like ba. in mine people can show of airobatics or what people do airobatics.

i havent done a aerobatics VA, good luck.  i run a military va

as far as i know, no.  that would be a good way in my opinion to lose pilots, i wouldnt join a VA that forces pilots to fly

is thair eney thing leggle in starting a passenger va

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Yes and no.

Many virtual airlines have tried to start up with names like virtual Delta, and virtual American Airlines.

This is quite dangerous.  Often times, the real world airline will be quite angry at your use of their name, logos, and the like without their permission.  This can lead to some rather strongly worded letters asking that you stop doing so immediately, which leaves your pilots out there flying for an airline with no name.

Very, very rarely, an airline will let you use their name and likeness.  It's not common at all, but it's also not impossible.  (If you look at Austrian Virtual, not only did Austrian let them use their logos, but they hosted the virtual airline's website for them.  Incredibly rare.  So rare that I can't think of another instance of it happening.)

Personally, I'd much rather use my own name, that way I'm free to do pretty much whatever I want with it.  (And keep in mind that I'm a former Continental employee in the real world, and I still wouldn't use a real name.  lol)

You've got much more freedom in picking your own name, which results in more fun.  And after all, isn't that what we're trying to simulate?

hardest part probably is getting your management team together and the first few pilots flying.. like scot said get everything sorted before you launch so the pilots are not waiting on anything... im finding it hard getting my va off the ground infact theres only me at the moment lol

There are many virtual United's out there...one is listed as a subdomain of the real world airline site...a very impressive, and incredibly rare feat!

Yes, Midway is real.  Unfortunately, in late 2002 or early 2003, Midway filed for bankruptcy protection, like so many of their larger counterparts.

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If anyone is looking to gain experience in the Virtual Airline industry, and looking for administrative position in an existing airline that'll help you learn the ropes, Eire Airlines is looking for administrative staff.  PM me if your interested. All positions in a VA are open.