Rules - GCC Virtuals

GCCVAS Rules and Regulations:

The Basics ( 1 )

1.1 Virtual Organizations

IVAO and VATSIM Pilots can apply to GCCVAS.

1.2 Registration

Pilots Interested should complete the application to join our GCCVAS.

1.3 Valid Email

During registration the pilot must register a valid email, otherwise we will cancel your registration.

1.4 Applications

Once the application has been completed, you will be sent an email, if accepted.

Operations (2)

2.1 Aircraft Selection

Pilots must commit to the aircraft available in our virtual airlines only. Which is on the fleet page on our VAS websites.

2.2 Flight Booking

Refrain from booking a flight if you are not sure of flying it within 24 hours.

2.3 Operating Procedures

Pilots are expected to already be familiar with and follow the airplane Operating Procedures including those relating to: Speed Limits and Fuel Management.

2.4 Fuel Management

The pilot must have enough experience to carefully calculate enough fuel for the trip, If the pilot uses air refueling, then the PIREP will be rejected.

2.5 Simulation Mode

The Simulation Mode must be on Normal mode (1x sim rate), Avoids using the Simulation Rate, Pause and Slew modes, If used then the PIREP will be rejected.

Activities (3)

3.1 PIREPs Activities

Pilots must fly at least 3 flights per month to maintain account active status.

3.2 Flights Mode

All flights must be done in ONLINE mode while connected to the IVAO or VATSIM network.

3.3 Tours

Must Pilot choose an aircraft that is suitable as stated in the tour rules or leg description. See the description of the tour or the description of the leg. If 3 Legs rejected you will be cross off from the tour.

Reporting (4)

4.1 SmartCARS

GCCVAS uses the smartCARS system. it is a flight tracking software made for Flight Simulator X, Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D, Laminar Research's X-Plane, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

4.2 Submit PIREPs

Pilots should utilize the PIREP comments field to provide any necessary information to justify any occurrences to assist the validator and avoid inquiries/delays in validation.

GCCVAS Regulations (5)

5.1 Right information

You must put the right information during registration in our page, otherwise we will cancel your registration.

5.2 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

During the registration (Refer 5.1), the only informations collected are the form entries, on the one hand a part of your basic personal informations like your name, birth date, e-mail... and on the other hand, your virtual informations (Location and Hub).

By creating your account you accept to make your real name, virtual callsign, virtual flights's date, virtual destinations, virtual flights's duration, virtual flights's landing rate etc... public.

This data is collected by Kuwait, Qatar, Emirates, Gulf Air, Jazeera, and Etihad Virtuals (KAC,QTR,UAE,GFA,JZR and ETD-VA) and secured for the private real informations (e-mail and password).

In addition, your profile picture is accessible to everyone.

All pilots can download their respective personnal data via the profile page.

Furthermore you can hide you name at least the public or if you want to delete your accout you can mail to info@gccvas.org

This follows the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.

5.3 PIREPS Evaluate

Pilots submitting more than 3 PIREPS that are evaluated as rejected in the last 10 PIREPS (%30) will be subject for review and possible suspension or termination.

5.4 Termination

GCCVAS Management can terminate any member who violates the Rules & Regulations of the VA or of IVAO.