Frequently Asked Questions

We support Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020/2024), X-Plane 11/12, and Prepar3D (P3D). Windows, macOS, and Linux are all supported, including multi-PC and networked simulator setups.

Yes! It is completely free to join and fly with. There are no membership fees, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs.

Register for an account and pick a realism level that suits your style. From there, a step-by-step onboarding checklist walks you through setting up the tracking software, booking your first flight, and getting airborne.

No, VATSIM is optional but encouraged. You can fly offline or on any multiplayer network. Flights on VATSIM are tracked automatically and are recognised for additional achievements.

We offer three realism levels: Casual (simplified procedures, depart from any airport), Balanced (standard rules, the default), and Realistic (full real-world procedures with exclusive perks). Pick your level during onboarding and change it anytime from account settings.

We use purpose-built tracking software that runs alongside your simulator and automatically records your flights — including route, altitude, speed, and fuel data. Manual logging is also permitted if you prefer.

No. We don't use a rank hierarchy. Progression comes through achievements, badges, and community events rather than a rigid rank structure.

A single account gives you access to every partner airline in the Lufthansa Group. Each airline has its own CrewNet with dedicated routes, fleet, and branding, but you fly them all under one profile.

Austrian Airlines operates from a single hub at Vienna International Airport (VIE). Vienna's strategic position makes it the perfect gateway between East and West, with strong connections to Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Yes! Austrian operates Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on long-haul routes from Vienna to destinations across the Americas and Asia, including New York, Washington, Bangkok, and Tokyo.