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5. Training System
Training within BlueLake Airways is focused on operational competence and realism. 5.1 Type Rating Before operating any aircraft, pilots must complete the respective type rating. This includes: Understanding of aircraft systems SOP knowledge Standard procedu...
6. Fleet Concept
BlueLake Airways operates a shared fleet system. This means: Aircraft are centrally managed by the airline No aircraft is assigned to individual pilots All pilots operate from the same fleet pool This system ensures: Operational consistency Equal access to ...
7. Flight Operations
7.1 General All flights must be conducted in accordance with: BlueLake SOP Realistic airline procedures Approved aircraft and routes Unrealistic behavior or deviations from procedures may result in penalties or rejected flights. Callsign & Flight Number Usag...
8. Aircraft SOP Integration
Each aircraft type has its own dedicated SOP (e.g. A320 SOP). These documents are: Mandatory Part of training and evaluation Binding for all operations Pilots are expected to follow these procedures at all times.
9. ACARS & Flight Logging
All flights must be recorded using the airline’s ACARS system. Flights are subject to: Automatic validation Manual review A flight may be rejected for reasons including: Incorrect aircraft usage Unrealistic operation Failure to follow SOP Incorrect callsign...
10. VATSIM Requirement
BlueLake Airways is a fully VATSIM-based airline. Mandatory Requirements VATSIM usage is required At least 70% of all flights must be conducted on VATSIM Operational Expectations Pilots must: Use correct ATC phraseology Follow ATC instructions Maintain real...
11. Emergencies & Diversions
To maintain realism, diversions are fully supported when justified. Valid reasons include: Technical failures Weather conditions Operational constraints Requirements: ATC must be informed when flying online A clear explanation must be included in the PIREP ...
12. Simulator Stability Policy
In case of a simulator crash: The simulator must be restarted The aircraft must be repositioned at the destination airport The flight may then be submitted A clear explanation is required in the flight report. Abuse of this policy will be monitored.
13. Community & Conduct
BlueLake Airways is not only an operational system, but also a community. All members are expected to: Act professionally and respectfully Support other members Represent the airline positively Discord Usage Discord is the primary communication platform of ...
14. Staff Structure
BlueLake Airways is currently structured into the following areas: CEO Management Flight Operations Additional departments such as Training may be introduced in the future. Staff members are expected to: Be active pilots Act as role models Support the commu...
15. Membership Rules
Membership may be terminated if: No activity after joining Misconduct within the community Manipulation of systems (e.g. ACARS) Behavior damaging to the airline’s reputation The airline reserves the right to remove members at its discretion.
16. Final Statement
BlueLake Airways is a: Structured Realistic VATSIM-based Community-driven airline It is designed for pilots who value realism, professionalism, and progression. All members are expected to operate in accordance with this SOP at all times.
Airline Tutorial
Join the Airline
Create Your Account All pilot registrations are handled via: 👉 FS Airlineshttps://www.fsairlines.net/en/home What to do: Open the website Click Sign Up and create your account Log in after registration Join BlueLake Airways In FS Airlines, search for: Blue...
Documentation and Type Rating
Read the Documentation 👉 Knowledgebasehttps://kb.bluelakeairways.com/books Before continuing, read: General SOP Aircraft SOP (e.g. A320) Airline procedures ⚠️ This guide explains the workflow only👉 All procedures are defined in BookStack Complete Your Type...
Booking & Flight Preparation
Book Your First Flight In FS Airlines: Go to Personal → Book Flight Select a flight Booking Process: Choose Aircraft Must match your type rating Select Packages Optional cargo for additional revenue Open Briefing Document Right side of the screen ...
First Flight
Start Your Flight Before starting your simulator: Open ACARS Select your booked flight Click Start Flight During the Flight ACARS runs automatically No manual input required 👉 Follow all procedures from BookStack End Your Flight After parking: Open ACAR...
Aditional Information
Callsign vs Pilot ID Pilot ID→ Automatically assigned by FS Airlines→ Used internally only Callsign→ Comes from your booked flight→ Used in: Simulator ATC ACARS ⚠️ Always use the flight callsign, NOT your Pilot ID Important Rules ❗ ACARS trackin...