I am 12 years of age, and I have been a Virtual Pilot for 3 years and I decided to make my own VA which is now 2 years.
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 12 years of age, and I have been a Virtual Pilot for 3 years and I decided to make my own VA which is now 2 years.
How it started
When did you start your Virtual Airline?
I started it on April 23, 2016.
Success
Do you consider your Virtual Airline successful?
Yes, because I have seen its glory through thick and thin.
Best moment
What is your most interesting experience with your Virtual Airline, what has happened that makes you think so?
Its when my va was on the brink of its bankruptcy… Thankfully I managed to save it.
Hard times
Did you have any bad experiences with your Virtual Airline?
Yes, my airline was passed to a few owners regarding the catch of my airline through its bankruptcy, but I had the guts to manage it again.
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?
Its Just pure beauty, And I guess I could improvise to find more ways to attract great pilots. And I guess they leave because they are looking for more features as I am still trying to develop the VA more.
Fleet and liveries
What types of planes does your Virtual Airline use and do you have all the custom liveries available for your VA?
My VA’s fleet are:
- EMBRAER PHENOM 100
- EMBRAER ERJ 190-200
- Beechcraft 1900C
- CESSNA 172
- CIRRUS SR22 TURBO
- 737-800
- 757
- 767
- 777
And Yes, My VA has all the custom liveries.
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?
Yes, and its doing fine, and it supplements the experience and I think the network is a way to organize the flights that my VA operates.
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?
Yes, we use the FlyCARS System from www.vabase.com/
And I am happy about it, nothing much to improve.
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?
Yes, and they have good offers and it fits greatly.
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, I have a site for my VA made from google sites, and I am happy about its web page.
The year ahead
And lastly, what are your expectations for your Virtual Airline in the coming twelve months?
I hope it grows larger and better… And also I hope my pilots become more skilled.
The original questionnaire
This is the questionnaire as the CEO sent it to us, in PDF.
