- What is the WestWind Training Center?
The WestWind Training Centre is your first "port of call" when you begin
"working" for WestWind Airlines. It is here that you obtain a "type
rating" to fly the Beech 1900D Airliner. You will fly this aircraft for your first 15
flight hours. If can be found from the Main FBO page.
- How do I find out who is my Hub Manager?
You can find out who your Hub Manager is by looking it up in the Management
Directory. This can be found in the Personnel Department that is accessible from the
Main FBO page.
- How do I find out details about my Hub?
Details about your Hub can be found on your Hub Page. A link to your Hub can be
found on the Operations Page. This is accessible from a link on the Main FBO page.
- Where can I find a list of flights?
A list of each Hub's routes can be found on the Hub's Route Page. This is available
from many places, but most notably from each Hub's Page.
- Which Routes can I fly?
You can fly any route, from any hub, as long as your airliner has sufficient range
for you flight. For example, you cannot fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in the Beech
1900D.
- What is a PIREP?
A PIREP (Pilot Report) is a computer input that YOU must do EACH MONTH. This is
one of YOUR most important responsibilities or the "ROBOT" will remove you from
WestWind, VA. You fill this out by going to your Hub's site and selecting
"PIREP". Through your PIREP your total flight hours are accounted for and
displayed on your hub's roster.
- Do I have to fly only WestWind Aircraft?
No, but WestWind hours may be logged only
when flying official WestWind aircraft that are in our hangar.
To encourage pilots to join the WestWind test pilot
program, hours flown during approved testing of new aircraft being
considered by WestWind may be logged. Aircraft must be approved by
WestWind's Vice President of Aircraft and Scenery or WestWind's Chief Pilot
prior to official testing. Contact Ed
Ward, Jr., Chief Pilot, if you would like to become a test pilot.
- Can I file more than one PIREP per month?
Yes, you can file as many PIREP'S per month as you wish. For example, you could
file one after each of your flights. The important thing is that you must file at least
one per month or you will be removed.
- Who is my FIRST contact person if I have a question?
Your Hub Manager is your first contact person. Hub Managers are selected for their
computer and aviation knowledge. If they can't answer your questions then THEY will refer
you to higher authority.
- Where can I get basic pilot knowledge?
Microsoft Flight Sim gives a good training program included within
your copy of their program. Post on our
Tech Support / Forum any other questions that you may have.
- I have heard about a WestWind Concorde. How many hours do I need to fly it?
The Concorde is available for pilots with a 1,000 WestWind Flight Hours.
- What WestWind Airliners can I fly as I progress up to the higher categories?
You can fly all of the WestWind Airliners in your present category and all of the
WestWind Airliners from your previous categories.
- Does WestWind have a "Pilot's Forum"?
Yes, go to the WestWind Forum
- I noticed that some of the WestWind Airliners do not have a panel included in the download. Why?
Panels are changing so fast that it isn't possible to make "the latest"
ones available.
Also, panels are very subjective. A panel that is great to one pilot may not be so good
to another. There are many places, on the net, to find panels. You might try the following
sites to begin your search.
This is only a "first step" in finding that perfect panel for your WestWind
Airliner. Your Hub Manager can advise you if more assistance is needed.
- What is the primary purpose of WestWind, VA?
Our Mission Statement is: "To provide an environment, which
simulates a real world airline, where pilots have an opportunity to learn and
experience the professional skills of Aviation."
- I have reached the required number of hours for upgrade but I enjoy my present
category. Do I have to upgrade?
You do not need to upgrade into a higher category if you do not want to.
- I have over 300 hours, do I need to visit the WTC again to become a Senior Captain?
Once you are a Cat V pilot, you do not need to
visit the WTC to be promoted further. Once you have the hours, you are promoted
automatically.
- I am having trouble filing my PIREP. The Form will not take my input.
Most errors in filing your PIREP occur due to careless typing.
Your user name is your pilot number and your password is the email address you
used when you joined the airline.
- If I change my e-mail address, whom should I notify?
You should send an email to your hub manager and assistant hub manager using your new email
address so that he can keep his records up to date and update the WestWind
database. After he has made the database update, your new email address
will replace your old email address as your password when you log in to file a
PIREP.
- How close is WestWind VA to a real airline?
WestWind, VA is as close as we can make it to a real airline. As advances are made
in computers and programming the realism can only improve.
- I have logged hours with another Virtual Airline. Do these count towards
my career with WestWind?
The policy within WestWind Airlines is that hours logged with another Virtual
Airline do not count towards the WestWind Promotion scale. All new pilots to the
airline must start from the bottom.
