I am 47 years old, worked for SWISSAIR in 1988 till 1990, and I create my own virtual Airline, because I like to be independent.
Answers are published as the CEO wrote them, spelling included.
About the CEO
Can you tell us a bit about yourself? For example; how old you are, what your background with flying in general is and what brought you to creating your own Virtual Airline.
I am 47 years old, worked for SWISSAIR in 1988 till 1990, and I create my own virtual Airline, because I like to be independent.
How it started
When did you start your Virtual Airline?
On August 2014
Success
Do you consider your Virtual Airline successful?
Well, it`s difficult to find good Pilots who flies, but I would say yes, successful!
Best moment
What is your most interesting experience with your Virtual Airline, what has happened that makes you think so?
My Pilots who fly for air Switzerland, then we are also friend outside the VA
Hard times
Did you have any bad experiences with your Virtual Airline?
No
Pilots coming and going
What do you think of your Virtual Airline’s flow of new and leaving VA pilots? Is there something you do to attract more pilots? And why do you think some pilots leave your Virtual Airline?
I make publicity in Facebook, and now here. I never had Pilot who leaves my VA.
Fleet and liveries
What types of planes does your Virtual Airline use and do you have all the custom liveries available for your VA?
We have a big fleet: B747-400, B747-400F, B777-200LR, B777-300ER, B737-800, A320-200, A321-200, Avro RJ100, PA28-Archer, Bae 4102 Jetstream 41, Embraer 500 Phenom 100 and Rockwell Commander AC-114. Yes, we do have Livery for all Aircraft!
Online networks
Does your VA fly on a network? If so, what do you think about it? Do you feel it supplements the general flying experience, what do you think of the network in general and is it required for your pilots to fly on this network?
We fly on Vatsim, but is no required for new Pilot`s. Vatsim is a nice Network, but because of the time not always possible to fly online.
Flight tracking
Do you use any flight tracking software? If so, which one, and are you happy about the service it provides? Would you like to improve it for example?
We use VAFS, which is very nice.
Developer offers
Do you make use of the offers some developers / distributors have for Virtual Airlines? Do you think these developers / distributors have good offers? And does it fit your Virtual Airline policy?
No, I don’t have any experience in that!
Website
Does your Virtual Airline have a custom made internet web page or do you use, for example, PHPVMS and equivalents? Are you happy about your VA’s web page?
Yes, we have an own Homepage, that our Webmaster make by himself, with my ideas.
The year ahead
And lastly, what are your expectations for your Virtual Airline in the coming twelve months?
More Pilot`s, fun and a wonderful friendship in the Virtual Sky’s!
The original questionnaire
This is the questionnaire as the CEO sent it to us, in PDF.
