Hello guys. I've noticed that when it comes to VATSIM, helicopters are in few numbers. I'd like to change that by getting together an organized community of helicopter enthusiasts who actively use VATSIM (A VA in other words, and yes I'm aware that there is already one), but first it was suggested that I see the interest levels. So I have just a couple questions for you FS enthusiasts:

#1. Would you join a helicopter-based Virtual Airline? If you wouldn't, why? Would a new approach to a heli VA change your mind?

#2. What kind of helicopter opperation would you like to see in a newly started VA? Transportation of cargo? Military? Scenic or taxi flugs?

#3. What level of realism would you like to see in a newly started helicopter based VA? Beginner we-don't-care-if-you-crashed-into-the-trees or a heavily realistic one, or something inbetween?

#4. What kinds of areas would you most enjoy flying in for helicopter flights? Swiss Alp sort of things, or more of a city opp deal?

#5. What kinds of helicopters would you like to see in a helicopter based VA? Lighter single engines or larger heavy helos?

Thanks for answering these questions, as it will greatly influence the decisions made to help bring more helicopter traffic to VATSIM.

Thanks Brandon!

Here's  a new questionf or you guys.  Would you join a helicopter based VA if it also included fixed wing aircraft?

I wouldnt join a heli VA for the reason you just said, I wouldnt know what im doing in a heli!  But defiantly have some fixed wing. Keep the pilots interested to fly different aircraft if they want.