Emerald Air VA Introduction

What is Emerald Air?

Emerald Air is an AVSIM Partner Virtual Airline for flight simmers who use a recent version of MSFS and who really want to fly "as real as it gets" in a challenging Virtual Airline environment. Members can download our aircraft and schedules from the Emerald Air website then fly our scheduled flights and send in their Pilot Reports, like real pilots do. Reported hours are logged and displayed on the Pilot Roster. When an Emerald pilot gathers enough hours, he becomes eligible for promotion to the next rank, and as he goes up the hierarchy, he'll be allowed to fly heavier and faster aircraft, thus building a VA pilot career.

Emerald Air is operating continuously since 31 March 2001. Founded by former Air Ireland officials Aidan Rice and Csaba Sághi as an Irish regional operator, Emerald Air has by now developed into a significant VA of the British Isles. Emerald Air Ireland flies out of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Belfast and Londonderry, while Emerald Air Great Britain flies out of London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Cardiff. Our flight schedule contains a wide range of flights from short hops to the Aran Islands off the West Coast of Ireland in a DHC6 Twin Otter to long-haul intercontinental flights in our Boeing 747. Furthermore, our pilots can fly within or out of Greece with our Greek partner airline.

Why should I fly with Emerald Air?

» Because we provide you a top quality FS2002 / FS2004 fleet that consists of nothing but the very best freeware aircraft available in every category from small turboprops to heavy jets. Our downloads contain panels, sounds and ultra-realistic flight dynamics developed exclusively for our VA so you needn't waste your time looking for such addons. Everything that you need for flying "as real as it gets" is available on our Fleet peges. CHECK IT

» Because we provide you an unparalelled level of support including detailed Aircraft Manuals and Checklists, prepared Flight Plans, up-to-date Aeronautical Charts, Airport Sceneries and other useful addons. Whatever aid you need to prepare for a flight or simply to improve your flight experience, you'll most likely find it on the Emerald Air Support pages. CHECK IT

» Because our Training Center offers you Flight, Navigation and Communication training articles explaining important aspects of flight that you cannot read about in the MSFS Handbook. Moreover, they contain examples and tips from our most experienced pilots. Reading through these training materials will help you improve your skills and become one of the best VA pilots. CHECK IT

» Because we provide you lots of opportunities to fly together with your fellow pilots under live ATC on the VATSIM or IVAO Network. Our online pilots regularly participate in major VATSIM events and we do organize Online Events of our own, too. Emerald Air pilots with much Online experience are always ready to help their new collegues through the initial difficulties. CHECK IT

» Because we put you in command of your own career. We do not assign you aircraft and routes but you can pick your own flights out of the published flights you're qualified for (or you can fly a Charter flight from any Emerald Air hub), and you can choose from among several aircraft of the same category for a given route. Finally, our flexible ranking system allows you to select your own scheme of advancement, building a unique, personal career. CHECK IT

» Because Emerald Air is a great community of flight simmers from all over the world. Our Forum is a place of lively discussion where Emerald Air pilots discuss problems, share experiences or simply drop in for a friendly chat. You are very welcome to join either as a registered Forum member or as Guest. CHECK IT

» Because the Management is always ready to lend you a helping hand. Please feel free to contact us via email or on the Forums.

How can I start a career with Emerald Air?

Starting a VA Pilot career at Emerald Air is easy. All you need to do is:

1) Read our Operations Guide carefully
2) Fill and submit our Application Form
3) Download the approprate Aircraft and Checkrides
4) Fly your Checkride and submit it to the Chief Pilot

Thank you for your interest in Emerald Air VA. We wish you a successful and happy VA Pilot career.