Pilot Handbook
Wy'East operations are structured but flexible. These are the standards every official flight follows, from booking to PIREP.
01Callsign and Airline Identity
| ICAO | IATA | CALLSIGN | SPOKEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| WYE | WY | WY'EAST | "why-east" |
Use the WYE callsign on VATSIM and IVAO. Flights booked under WYE also work with BeyondATC for offline flying.
02ACARS and Flight Tracking
All official Wy'East flights are tracked through FlightLinq ACARS from pushback to shutdown. FlightLinq handles automated PIREP submission, live flight monitoring, and block time logging.
Only flights logged through FlightLinq count toward pilot statistics and progression.
03Booking and Scheduling
Fly any published route at any time. No staff dispatch approval is needed, and routes can be repeated.
| RULE | STANDARD |
|---|---|
| Book before departure | Required, through FlightLinq |
| Time to fly a booking | 8 hours, then released as abandoned and flagged |
| Abandoned bookings | 5 in a calendar month is an operational violation and may require staff review |
04PIREP Review and Auto-Approval
A PIREP is approved automatically when it meets every standard below.
| CHECK | LIMIT |
|---|---|
| Landing rate | No harder than 600 fpm |
| PIREP score | At least 75% |
| Total pause time | 90 minutes or less |
| Simulation rate | 4x or less, offline only |
Flights outside these limits go to manual review. Review is there for oversight and clarification, not discipline.
05Pilot Performance Metrics
FlightLinq gives you post-flight data on your landing and overall flight quality. Use it for self-review and to track improvement over time. It is not a pass/fail test.
06Weather, Alternates and Diversions
Real-world weather is recommended but not required. Plan adequate fuel reserves and file alternates when conditions warrant.
Diversions to planned alternates are allowed. Document them in your FlightLinq PIREP.
07Simulation Settings
| NETWORK | TIME ACCELERATION | ACARS SUPPORT |
|---|---|---|
| Offline (BeyondATC) | Up to 4x | Supported |
| VATSIM | None | Fully supported |
| IVAO | None | Fully supported |
| PilotEdge | None | Planned |
All network rules and ATC instructions must be followed.
08Aircraft Access
Every pilot has full fleet access from day one. There are no rank restrictions.
Flexible model substitution is allowed when needed, as long as the substitute is the same class: regional, narrowbody, or widebody. Wy'East-branded aircraft are preferred whenever possible.
09Ranks and Progression
Ranks recognize experience and participation. There are no minimum monthly flight or hour requirements, and ranks never restrict aircraft access.
| RANK | ABBR. | HOURS | FLIGHTS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Officer | FO | 0 | 0 | Entry rank |
| Senior First Officer | SFO | 40 | 20 | Fully line-qualified |
| Captain | CPT | 120 | 65 | Aircraft command authority |
| Senior Captain | SCP | 250 | 150 | Veteran pilot |
| Summit Captain | SCM | 450 | 275 | Elite Captain |
10Eligibility
Pilots of all experience levels are welcome. You must be at least 16. Virtual airline experience helps but is not required, though you should understand basic simulation and airline-style operations.