Interested in a VA with 737's

John Skibo · « **on:** March 16, 2011, 05:54:20 PM »

I'm looking for a VA that will allow me to fly the 737-800 series without going through a lot of other planes in order to get there.

The reason for this is I'm in the middle of building a full 737-800 hardware cockpit, but with the way I am set up, I cannot fly other aircraft. Doing so would require moving at least one of the computers to another area, then disconnecting the yoke and throttle.

The Sim is based mostly on FLighdeck Solutions Hardware, with CPFLight Dual EFIS and MCP and a Revolution Simproducts Yoke. Once the house is complete, I will be moving it to its final location and adding a 180 degree, three projector visual system. Driven by Sim Avionics systems logic and Avionics Software

The other issue is between building and testing, I cannot always make minimum required flights each month, at least not until August. Though I have time to help out with other activities that the VA may need.

So any VA's looking for a 738 jockey?

Here's some pics of progress:

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Brian Pryor · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:22:05 PM »

Offhand I don't know for sure, but you might try any of the spawns that simulate Southwest Airlines since they only operate a 737 fleet.

Scott DeWoody · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:27:01 PM »

Quote from: Brian Pryor

Offhand I don't know for sure, but you might try any of the spawns that simulate Southwest Airlines since they only operate a 737 fleet.

Not sure if Southwest flies the 737-800. But I do know that American Airlines has tons of 737-800 flights on their schedule. So you might want to look into the few AA themed VA's out there and pick the one that suits your needs the best. Good luck.

Romano Lara · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:45:15 AM »

Wow, that's a really impressive build I must say! Check out http://joinava.org - they're always hiring a 738 jockey like yourself.

Brendan Lynch · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2011, 09:03:02 PM »

Dang, that's a really nice setup. Sorry though, can't think of any VAs that do so.

Brian Sommers · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:48:43 AM »

you need to go to Air Source VA

http://www.air-source.us/

you can fly anything you want there.

Chase Dollar · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2011, 09:26:12 PM »

www.deltava.org is a very great VA. Tons of pilots. Plenty of B738 routes. But, it may be difficult to try and get in there. I think their roster has hit their 10,000(is that right?) limit recently.

David Oliveira · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:12:32 PM »

VCAIR (Virtual Continental) will allow you to fly the 737 within 50 hours. When you join, 80% of your VATSIM hours are credited. So if you have at least 62.5 hours on VATSIM, you can fly the 737 automatically.

Plus, out other full 737 simulator guy could use a buddy

Tim Farrell · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2011, 09:37:47 AM »

John,

Checkout Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo. They have a 737-800 cargo in their fleet. Their pilots fly anywhere, anytime, in any aircraft that hauls cargo. Minimum flight requirement is only one hour every sixty days. They also have an automated logbook (no pesky pireps to fill out).

Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo

Salvatore Barcia · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2011, 02:32:36 PM »

Great setup there budd. I think you would enjoy joinava with that simulator. Great people, and great routes for the 737 fleet!